Special offer

LEED Your Homes into the Future on December 4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Image Design, LLC

On December 4th 2008 the West Michigan Chapterof the USGBC will be putting on a LEED for Homes program review class at Alliance for Environmental Sustainability in Grand Rapids Michigan. The class will be taught by Mike Holcomb one of the top green building authorities in the country. I highly recommend this class for anyone interest in green building.

WHAT'S THE CLASS ABOUT?
LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance "green" homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. LEED certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards, and gives homeowners confidence that their home is durable,healthy, and environmentally friendly.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:

· Describe how LEED® for Homes can be applied to various residential

building types.

· Define the Rating System credit categories

· Understand the evolution of the LEED for Homes Rating System through the

pilot process

· Communicate to stakeholders specific details of LEED for Homes

· Know where to go for additional resources and support

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Industry professionals seeking to increase their understanding of the LEED for Homes Rating System and green building strategies, benefits and resources

  • Architects
  • Builders
  • Residential Designers
  • Interior Designers
  • Consultants
  • Engineers
  • Developers
  • Home Owners
  • Product Supplier
  • Realtors
  • Appraiser
  • Building Officials

 



For all workshop inquiries, email workshop@usgbc.org or call
800-795-1747.

Comments (12)

Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

This is a great class for Realtors to learn and understand the LEED for Homes Rating system. Set yourself apart from the other green Realtors understand the LEED for Homes rating system.

We need any interested people to sign up by Friday the 10th.

Oct 07, 2008 06:36 AM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Just revised the post. The dates has be changed. So you still have a chance to take this great class. Be one of the most up today realtor's on the LEED for Homes program.

Nov 04, 2008 03:48 AM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Still time to sign up! Be a leader not a follow!

Nov 16, 2008 01:34 PM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Set your self apart from other realtor!

Nov 24, 2008 10:55 AM
Mary McGraw
GLREA - Rockford, MI
2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!

ERIC!~ this is an awesome way for people to familiarize themselves with LEED for Homes. Grand Rapids has the greatest number of LEED registered projects per capita and the LEED for Homes program is a great way to build new or follow the Re-Green guidelines for remodeling projects.

I understand there were 30K + in attendence at GreenBuild this year. A special new addition was a day dedicated to homes. I would recommend anyone interested in green buildings take the class so they have a basic understand of what is involved in LEED certification of homes. This is for anyone to attend - builders, realtors, loan officers, consumers.

I would recommend if you are within a 3 - 5 hour drive of Grand Rapids it is worth your while especially because these classes are offered so infrequently.

For all workshop inquiries, email workshop@usgbc.org or call 800-795-1747.

 

Nov 24, 2008 02:24 PM
Mary McGraw
GLREA - Rockford, MI
2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!

Eric - by the way I love the picture!!!

Nov 24, 2008 02:25 PM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Thanks Mary I couldn't agree with you more. Every Realtor & Builder hurt be this economy should be taking this class if they don't want to be obsolete in the next few years.

Nov 24, 2008 11:48 PM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Thanks Mary! I like my new picture too.

Nov 24, 2008 11:48 PM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Chris I agree with you Mike is one of my green building hero's too.  You couldn't find a better person to teach this class than Mike. We need more educated green professionals!

Nov 25, 2008 06:36 AM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

For those of you in Kentucky!!!!

LEED for Homes workshop

The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability will be holding a LEED for Homes workshop in Louisville, Kentucky. This workshop will review of the requirements of building a LEED home.

Date: December 12, 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky For more information contact: USGBC Louisville Chapter OEC 1136 W. Market Louisville, KY 40203 Seating is limited to 40 people.

Nov 25, 2008 08:28 AM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Changed it Mary!

Nov 26, 2008 04:48 AM
Eric Hughes
Image Design, LLC - East Grand Rapids, MI
the green home designer

Last chance to set yourself apart!

Dec 03, 2008 03:54 AM