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Basics of High Performance Building

NAHB Member:
$249.00
Non-member:
$349.00

Implementing cost-effective green building techniques into your construction projects requires a whole-house approach to building science. In this course, you will learn how to use green building practices in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or a multifamily project. With a focus on flexibility, building science basics and cost-effective solutions, the course provides tools for a successful green project and includes a review of the newly revised ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard®. This course must be taken in its entirety and is made-up of six modules, each focusing on a different high performance building topic.

Implementing cost-effective green building techniques into your construction projects requires a whole-house approach to building science. In this course, you will learn how to use green building practices in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or a multifamily project. With a focus on flexibility, building science basics and cost-effective solutions, the course provides tools for a successful green project and includes a review of the newly revised ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard®. This course must be taken in its entirety and is made-up of six modules, each focusing on a different high performance building topic.

Learning objectives:

  • Integrate sound building science principles and a whole-house approach into the design, construction and remodeling process;
  • Analyze an array of water, resource and energy-efficiency solutions and techniques, as well as indoor environmental quality practices;
  • Examine specific practices in each chapter of the ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard®; and
  • Explore how to market and sell in the expanding green home marketplace.

Course Length: 6 hours

Designations: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR, Master CGP, Master CSP

Continuing Education Credit: 6.0 hours towards CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, CMP, CSP, CGP, GMB, GMR, Master CSP, Master CGP and MIRM.

Important Registration Details:

Please note: You have one year after purchase to access the materials associated with this course.

This course is non‐transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course.  If you are registering as a member, please use a PIN tied to your legal name. NAHB PINs are tied to a person, not a company. If you are not registered on nahb.org, Create Your Login now.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: No refunds are issued for on-demand courses upon purchase. Any questions or need more information? Please contact [email protected].