Welcome to the SBA Course Designed for working professionals Sustainable Building Advisor Course Mt. Hood Community College Sustainability, Health & Safety.

Welcome to the SBA CourseDesigned for working professionals

Sustainable Building Advisor CourseMt. Hood Community College

Sustainability, Health & Safety ProgramDecember 15, 2009

© 2007 National Sustainable Building Advisor Program

SBA Informational Meeting Agenda

Opening and WelcomeOverview of PresentationProgram History and SponsorsCurriculum Review and Testimonials Questions and Registration Information

The National Sustainable Building Advisor Program

Non-profit based in Seattle Washington

Maintains and Distributes the Curriculum

Supports Local Schools to Offer Program

Administers the Certified Sustainable Building Advisor Exam

www.nasbap.org

Sustainable Building Advisor Course

Offered byMt. Hood Community College

Sustainability, Health & Safety Program

National SBA ProgramCascadia Region Green Building Council

Earth AdvantageTM

Green Building Services, Inc.Energy Trust of Oregon

BetterBricks

© 2007 National Sustainable Building Advisor Program

Sponsors of the Program

Sponsors of the ProgramThe Energy Trust of Oregon is offering two 50% tuition assistance for Trade Allies www.energytrust.org/TA

BetterBricks – Initiative of the NW Energy Efficiency Alliance www.betterbricks.com

NaSBAP - US Green Building Council (USGBC) Approved Education Provider

The SBA Course is a Level 400

(Mastery) Program

Rigorous course review by USGBC

Education Provider Program (EPP) is a clearinghouse for sustainable building education programs

http://www.usgbc.org/epp

The 'USGBC Education Provider Program Logo' is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.

NaSBAP – Part of the Cascadia Sustainability Academy

Partnered with Cascadia Region Green Building Council in 2008 to provide increased professional learning opportunities.

Cascadia Sustainability Academy offers training and certification to building professionals on sustainability topics.

To view all Cascadia Sustainability offerings: http://www.cascadiagbc.org/education/cascadia-sustainability-academy/cascadia-sustainability-academy

Sampling of Schools Offering SBA Course (08-09)

Seattle Central Community College (Seattle WA)Mt Hood Community College (Gresham OR)Central Oregon Community College (Bend OR)Bucks County Community College (Newtown PA)Olympic College (Poulsbo WA)Community Colleges of Spokane (Spokane WA)New College of California (San Francisco CA)Light House Sustainable Building Centre (Vancouver BC, Canada)Santa Monica College (Santa Monica CA)Tacoma Community College (Tacoma WA)Gateway Community College (North Haven CT)Whatcom Community College (Bellingham WA)

Course Intention

To build a community of Sustainable Building Advisors who can confidently and knowledgeably promote sustainable building to the industry and the public.

Sustainable...

“ Then I say the earth belongs to each . . . generation during its course, fully and in its own right, no generation can contract debts greater than may be paid during the course of its own existence."

– Thomas Jefferson, September 6, 1789

Sustainable Building

Environmental, economic, and social sustainability is placed at the core of design and construction practice and professional responsibility

Sustainable Building Advisors

Listen...

Analyze...

Articulate...

Achieve…

Sustainable Buildings

Curriculum

Fundamentals of Sustainable Building

Importance of Place: Site & Transportation

Energy & Lighting: Design & Equipment

Green Materials

Human Factors: Health & Indoor Air Quality

Protecting and Conserving Water

Job Site Operations

Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance

Format

Expert Instructors

Rigorous Inquiry

Hands-on Exercises

Demonstrated Competencies

Field Trips

Integrated Curriculum

Readings & Resources

Cross-Sector Applicability

Expert Instructors

Importance of Place: Lesson Plan

Lecture Components – Respected Experts Speak on:

Technical Approach to Sustainable Site Assessment

Intuitive Approach to Sustainable Site Assessment

Transportation Planning and Smart Growth

Interactive ComponentsOn-Site Assessment in Teams

In Classroom Discussion of Results

Field Trip to Transit-Oriented Development Subdivision, Town Center & Live-Work

Importance of Place: Lesson Plan, cont.

Analytical Components

Analysis of transportation and site aspects of actual projects.

Writing Components

Report of analyses completed for the class.

Reading Components

Required and recommended readings on the topic.

Importance of Place: Lesson PlanInteractive Components On-Site Assessment in Teams

Step 1: Reconnaissance

Step 2: Inventory Features

Step 3: Analysis

Step 4: Site Building on lot

Organizations with cSBAs

Architectural FirmsEngineering FirmsFacilities, Capital Projects ManagersResearch, Educational, and Sustainability InstitutionsDevelopers & ContractorsPublic UtilitiesPermitting & PlanningGovernment Agencies, Resource Conservation Div.Consultants

By June 2008, over 690 professionals will have completed the SBA course

MHCC Class Makeup: 2005-2006Architects & Designers (8)Planner (2)Construction Manager (2)Developer (1)Contractors (5)Engineers (5)Sustainability Specialists (2)Environmental Educators/Trainers (1)Energy & Resource Conservation Staff (3)Facilities Operations & Project Staff (1)Marketing Specialist (1)

Benefits to Students and Organizations They Represent

You and the organization you represent can offer:

A skillful and integrated approach in a rapidly growing field.

Knowledge of the latest sustainability performance standards.

Real value in opportunities to save money, reduce liability, and improve productivity and health conditions.

Benefits to the Region

You and the organization you represent can:

Reduce environmental impacts.

Improve overall sustainability, including economic and social conditions.

Make a real difference.

Testimonial

“It is a great program, full of practical information that can be applied in the workplace at many levels of detail.  The program's strength is it's teachers, who bring to the class their practical, real life experience in implementing sustainable building strategies.  They also bring considerable, and infectious, enthusiasm for the subject matter.”

 Matt KorotRecycling & Solid Waste Program ManagerCity of Gresham 2007

Testimonial“Although I’ve had a smattering of “Green Building” ideas and techniques, what I have learned so far is just unbelievable in as much as I’m sure that all of the material and ideas that have been presented so far is just the tip of the iceberg. As someone who has been in the construction industry for 40 years and now in education, I hope to be able to not only teach construction to high school level students at Estacada High School, but be able to instruct them in sustainable building practices and theories to go along with the structural side and how they are both adaptable to building a sound and sustainable structure. I also hope to able to put together a class in Sustainable Practices for those people interested in taking steps toward their own efforts in sustainability in their every day lives.”

Cliff Brown, Educator 2007

Testimonial“As a developer of LEED Platinum home communities, I needed exposure to all of the subjects covered--energy, air, water, green building materials and more. Top notch instructors provided excellent power point presentations, hands on, interactive sessions, and delightful field trips guided by specialists.  These field trips supported the class notes with added depth.  Through our team projects, we were able to apply our knowledge to an actual project, and present it to the class. Also, students had many opportunities create a solid network for future collaboration. With this comprehensive knowledge, combined with a new network of peers, I feel a new confidence in my work and ability to provide future consulting services for sustainable branding for new clients. I never could have experienced this vast amount of information without this course which pulled it all together.”

LillyVillage Green Homes Development Team2007

Testimonial

“I have been extremely satisfied with the SBA course, and it has exceeded my expectations.  It has been the personal and professional highlight of my year. With the guest instructor format, it felt like I was getting private lectures by an expert on each topic, which is not likely to happen without a class format.  This course is absolutely worth the time and money.”

Bend Green Building Consultant

2007

Just the facts…

Length & Schedule: 9 months (March 5 to November 2010).Friday & Saturday, once a month.

Time:Number of Contact Hours: ~100.Estimated number of hours outside class for reading, researching, writing, and interacting with your team ~75 hrs.

MoneyTuition is $2,445 - $24.45 per hour of contact!January 22, 2010 deadline for Worksource funding approval.Price includes National Sustainable Building Advisor Program Certification Exam.

Next Steps

Go to the web site for registration form and course schedule www.mhcc.edu/sbap

Registration & sponsorship deadline is January 22, 2010

Class begins March 5, 2010

Tuition assistance for Energy Trust trade allies www.energytrust.org/TA

Sponsorships available-contact Antonio Paez

Contact Information

Antonio Paez Business & Industry Training

Mt. Hood Community [email protected]

Dr. Javid MohtashamMt. Hood Community College Sustainability, Health and Safety Program503-491-7440 [email protected]

Rosemary DiCandiloLead InstructorZero Waste [email protected]

www.mhcc.edu/sbap www.nasbap.org

www.zerowaste.org/sbap