NY Design Event Calendar

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Upcoming Events

Intro to Building Energy Efficiency

 February 1
Online

(30 hrs / 6-month access) - $510

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

For prospective weatherization professionals, gain baseline knowledge in the essential concepts needed for weatherization work. Prospective Installers will be introduced to best practices in air sealing, insulating, duct sealing, and base-load energy improvements for conventional homes and mobile homes. In addition, you will learn the essential concepts in building science in order to help you understand not just how but why particular measures need to be taken to improve the energy efficiency, combustion safety, and indoor air quality of buildings.

This course is accessible for 6 months online and is instructor supported. Average course completion time is 30 hours. There is no set start date.

 

 

Solar Hot Water Heating

 February 1
Online

(60 hrs / 12-month access) - $1010

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

For current or future employees in the solar hot water industry, explore the basics of installing code-compliant solar hot water systems. Topics include practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems.

This course is accessible for 12 months online and is instructor supported. Average course completion time is 60 hours.

 

 

Green Building Technical Professional

 February 1
Online

(40 hrs / 6-month access) - $540

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

Are you an engineer, architect, or builder interested in learning a more in-depth approach to green building? Get the tools you need to plan and navigate a green project.  Topics include an introduction to green building, environmental quality, resource efficiency advantages, sustainable preventative maintenance, and advanced green technologies.

This course is accessible for 6 months online and is instructor supported.  Average course completion time is 40 hours. There is no set start date.

 

 

Green Building for Contractors

 February 1
Online

(60 hrs / 12-month access) - $1310

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

Once an emerging trend, green building has become a growing part of today’s construction industry. Learn green building practices for experts in the field - and train your crew to be “green” savvy! This seven-course track - ideal for contractors - will teach you the fundamental principles of green building relating to energy efficiency, building durability, indoor air quality, resource efficiency, and water efficiency. You will receive a Green Builder Certificate upon completing the seven courses and passing each course's final exam.

This course is accessible for 12 months online and is self-paced.  Average course completion time is 60 hours. There is no set start date.

 

 

LEED Green Associate

 February 1
Online

(8 hrs / 2-month access) - $380

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes a demonstrated knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. The LEED Green Associate credential also serves as the first step for professionals pursuing a LEED AP specialization. This course will help you:

  • Identify the key components of the LEED Rating Systems
  • Discuss the LEED Certification process for both Buildings and Homes
  • Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category
  • Describe successful LEED strategies
  • Prepare for the LEED Green Associate examination

This course is accessible for 2 months online and is self-paced.  Average course completion time is 8 hours. There is no set start date. 

 

 

Energy-Efficient Design for Architects

 February 1
Online

(57 hrs / 12-month access) - $1510

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

This group of courses will help architects (as well as contractors, building owners, and consulting engineers) understand, apply, and comply with the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 -- the minimum energy efficiency standard in the U.S. for all non-residential buildings and all residential buildings exceeding three stories. This course is a U.S. Green Building Council-approved Education Provider Program and offers a foundation for those wishing to move on to the LEED Rating Systems. This series is comprised of the following three courses: Energy-Efficient Design - Fundamentals of Standard 90.1, Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings, and Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. The latter two courses are a thorough study of the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations suited to the energy requirements of small retail buildings and small office buildings, respectively.

This course is accessible for 12 months online and is self-paced.  Average course completion time is 57 hours. There is no set start date.

 

 

LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C)

 February 1
Online

(8 hrs / 2-month access) - $380

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

Replacing the LEED AP for New Construction exam track, this new exam preparation course provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthy, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings.

This course is accessible for 2 months online and is self-paced.  Average course completion time is 8 hours. There is no set start date.

 

 

Fundamentals of Sustainable Buildings and High Performance Systems Design

 February 1
Online

(35 hrs / 12-month access) - $1610

TO REGISTER, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404.

This course is ideal for architects, technicians, recent engineering graduates working in HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration), and engineers entering HVACR from another area. Receive a thorough introduction to green design practices, environmental benefits, and new green building ideas. You will also review the impact some architectural decisions have and how these decisions affect sustainable and green project goals. The topics covered will include:

  • The Basics of Sustainable Design                    
  • Commissioning                                               
  • LEED Guidance                                                          
  • Integrated Design                                            
  • Indoor Environmental Quality                           
  • Energy Conservation                                       
  • Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems             
  • Building Controls    

This course is accessible for 12 months online and is self-paced.  Average course completion time is 35 hours. There is no set start date.