SIGA WORKSHOP FLYER 2011

The Small Planet Workshop is hosting another round of Air-Tight Construction Workshops on the Product and Method from the Swiss Company Siga.

These workshops are “hands on” application workshops using the tapes and membranes from Siga. There are 2 locations where you can catch these:

Seattle WA 1/18, Olympia WA 1/19

The workshop will start with building physics and move to Air-Tight Construction based on an increasing vapor permeable gradient assembly.

The workshops are free and held at the local business: Home Show Daily in Seattle and Sunset Air in Olympia.

Space is limited to 20 participants per workshop. In order to assure yourself a seat, please register at www.smallplanetworkshop.com

It’s good healthy fun for us “energy nerds”.

Cheers,
Wayne Apostolik
President, Northwest Homecrafters
CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP, CBA

Introduction to Thermography
Thursday, January 20, 2011 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PT)
Seattle, WA

Click Here for Details: Introduction to Thermography – Eventbrite.

Thursday, February 03, 11   through   Thursday, March 17, 11

Time:  4:30 p.m.   -   7:30 p.m.

Location: tm4Group LLC Interpretive Training Center, 3849 1st Ave South, Seattle

This seven-week course for construction and design professionals focuses on incorporating sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient building techniques in residential construction. The class will cover and explain the indoor air quality techniques designated by several green building programs. Extensive in-depth information and resources will be discussed, which can be directly applied to daily practices.

All topics address impacts associated with the practical applications of healthy building techniques. Classes are taught by national and regional experts in the field. Attendees will learn healthy construction techniques, visit a model healthy home and gain greater understanding of the benefits of indoor air quality to better meet their customer's needs.

This training satisfies the coursework required for Health House Builder certification.

Who should attend? Builders, designers, health practitioners and other professionals.

Instructors include: Harriet Ammann, Ph.D, D.A.B.T., Former Sr. Toxicologist for DOE and DOH, Nicole Starnes Taylor, AIA, MAKE Design Studio, Dan Wildenhaus, Building Science Specialist, NW Energy Star Homes, Dan Morris, Senior IAQ Consultant, EHS International, Scott Ballou, MM Comfort Systems, Thor Peterson, Consultant, Synthesis Consulting, Aileen Gagney, MArch, MFA, GA-C, HHS, Environmental, Jon Alexander, Sunshine Construction LLC, Doug Kennedy, Operations Manager, Pathway Design & Construction and Cate O'dahl, Owner and Instructor, EPS Services

Contact: Kristin Parker

Phone: (425) 451-7920   Ext 231

Email: education@mbaks.com

Cost: Until Jan. 15, 2011: $425/member*/$475 non-member

After Jan. 15, 2011 $525.

* Member price applies to MBA and NW EcoBuilding Guild Members.

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Who should attend: Builders, architects, planners, sanitarians, building inspectors, facilities managers, tribal housing authorities, health care professionals, and community outreach workers. Opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available.

Workshop Track Descriptions:

• Indoor Air Quality and Health -Health- People spend over 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air pollution can reach 100 times the concentration as outdoor air. Where you live, work, and go to school can have an impact on your health. Come and learn how you can identify indoor air pollution sources and ways to mitigate and improve your indoor air.
• Homes, Indoor airPLUS and Energy Star – Come and learn all the new and exciting improvement and upgrades for existing homes, new energy saving features for new homes (ENERGY STAR and Home Star), and options to improve healthy indoor living (Indoor airPLUS). ENERGY STAR, and Home Star
• Green Buildings – How can we improve our current buildings to make them more energy efficient? Come and learn more about LEED and Built Green programs and other technologies you could do to make you building healthier, more energy efficient and marketable.
• Sustainable Communities – Come and learn from city planners and urban developers on sustainable community designs. Concepts to improve a community’s accessibility.

Draft agenda: http://www.epa.gov/region10/pdf/air/draftagenda_w_speakers_v1_2011.pdf

Apply now for a Scholarship to the Workshop! February 2-3, Seattle Red Lion

What is included?

• Registration fee only, travel costs not covered.
• Who should apply?
• State and local governments, tribes, colleges,  and other non profit organizations.
• How to apply?
• Fill out the application below and return by email or mail to the address below.

Scholarship Application

• Susan Titus
• Indoor Air Program
• titus.susan@epa.gov
• 206-553-1189

Commercial Building Sustainability

High Performance Buildings SSCC Training Flyer

Training for Jobs in Commercial Building Sustainability

Free training at South Seattle Community College High Performance Buildings: The Integration of Science & Sustainability

A class that examines how high‐performing buildings function, highlights career pathways in this field and teaches methods of determining building sustainability.

• During classroom and hands–on training you will:
• Develop an ENERGY STAR Portfolio Management evaluation
• Complete a LEED Existing Building O&M draft checklist
• Perform a sustainability audit of your project building
• Write a proposal to improve the overall sustainability of your project building

Help with your resume, interview preparation and job leads will also be available.

SSCC will be having an Energy Efficiency Open House on December 15th from 6-8 pm and will have more information for the Residential Audit class at this event, as well as the commercial building classes. Details (as they are worked out) are posted on http://georgetown.southseattle.edu under our What’s Happening section – right side of the page.

Similar funding was just made available for Residential Energy Auditing and Basic Weatherization Technician!  Details will follow…

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Free training at South Seattle Community College Level 1 Commercial Energy Auditing Class

Learn techniques of commercial building auditing for energy efficiency and conservation improvements.

During classroom and hands–on training you will:

• Learn the science of commercial buildings and energy conservation
• Receive training in commercial energy auditing
• Use audit tools to perform audits on buildings
• Create, review and evaluate EnergyStar Portfolio Manager files
• Create real world reports for building improvements
• Help with your resume, interview preparation and job leads will also be available.

Time

Monday, December 20 · 8:00am – 5:00pm

Location LOTT CleanWater Alliance WET Education Center

500 Adams Street NE

Olympia, WA

Created By

Northwest EcoBuilding Guild – South Puget Sound Chapter

More Info

Turn the new State Energy Code into an Opportunity for your Firm!

For over 10 years, Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes has helped builders stay ahead of local energy codes and anticipate future changes. In this workshop, they review the new residential energy codes along with the 2011 ENERGY STAR specification. Learn how to ensure your next project meets the most recent code changes by following these time-tested methods, and prepare… for code changes now and in the future.

Topics include:

* Top 10 changes to your state energy code and what this means for builders and trades

* Code change requirements and new market opportunities

* 2011 ENERGY STAR specification overview

* High performance building techniques

* Process improvements – tips for cost-savings and market differentiation

* Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Program Benefits

Start Building for Tomorrow’s Codes, Today!

Instructor: Dan Wildenhaus, Building Science Specialist. Dan is the Technical Standards Chair of Home Performance Washington.

Course Fee: $60 for Guild Members, $75 for Non-Members

Register at www.SouthSoundGreenTour.org

Course textbook is included, lunch will be provided.

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South Seattle Community College and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle – King County are teaming up to provide two hands-on training sessions for career development in Commercial Building Sustainability. Classes begin in January 2011 and will be held at the Georgetown Campus of South Seattle Community College.

Learn more about the programs highlighted below by attending the informational meeting on December 15th, 2010, from 6-8 PM at the Georgetown Campus, Bldg. A, Room 112. (http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/).
High Performance Buildings: The Integration of Science & Sustainability

A class that examines how high‐performing buildings function, highlights career pathways in this field and teaches methods of determining building sustainability.

Description: This 44 hour course provides an overview of the terms & technology used to define high performance building and sustainability function. It is intended to provide building decision makers and students with an understanding of current and future jobs and job functions associated with building sustainability management and guide their future career choices. During this course students will review the LEED‐EBOM process and fill out a LEED checklist for a specific project. They will also be introduced to the Energy Star Portfolio Manager and learn to input facility and utility data. The course includes a final project to document a building’s sustainability status.

Level 1 Commercial Energy Auditing
Learn techniques of commercial building auditing for energy efficiency and conservation improvements.

Description: This 160 hour course combines class and field study to teach the basics of auditing a commercial facility for energy use. It includes curriculum that is certification‐based for systems. The successful graduate will be able to assess and report on the status of energy use for simple commercial buildings and recommend a path forward for further investigation, upgrade and improvement.

For questions or more information, please contact:
Ellen Gordon, 206‐768‐6653, egordon@sccd.ctc.edu
Kristyn Clayton, 206‐768‐6672, kclayton@sccd.ctc.edu

Thanks for sending this over Dale…

It’s the Law

The extension period has ended. GET REGISTERED NOW.

All contractors, tradespersons and property managers must be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and be certified by taking the mandatory Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) Certification Training course NOW.. Penalties of $37,500 can be applied to each violation.

Home Performance Washington negotiated a special discount for its members and trade partners. Join them in locking down this important certification and SAVE $$$.

Register today.   Call 425-­644-­5355   Discount code HPW122

Download the Workshop Flyer HERE!!!

I am not sure if any of of you still need IR training, but WSU Energy Extension Program and Snell Group are offering a really good deal on Level 1 Thermography for Buildings training here in Seattle on December 7th-10th.

There are some open spots…. But they may go fast.

Here is the link for the WSU-Energy Extension Program listing for the level I Buildings course. http://www.energy.wsu.edu/apps/training.aspx

The cost for the class is $850, and registration is done directly with the university.

According to Michael over at Fluke, this is a great deal at nearly half-off the standard list price of the course. “This is the same class that many of the membership has already been to… as I saw a few folks in person down in Olympia last winter.”

Thanks for the note Michael…