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California Supplemental Exam Preparation |
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Green Learning Institute, using feedback from Candidates and Architects that have taken the Supplemental Exam, has compiled a one of a kind webinar in which candidates will have the maximum exposure to real time exam situations as well as the ability to ask a panel of experts questions regarding planning, Building Codes, California Energy Code, Sustainable practice, etc.
Note: Complimentary 1 hour session with the panel of instructors 2 days before the exam.(Details will be given during the lecture)
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Saturday, Aug 28th 2010 / 9 AM to 2 PM (Exam prep webinar) |
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Saturday, September 11th 2010 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM,(CSE mock/discussion panel webinar)
Saturday, October 16th 2010 – 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (preparation for the Nov 2010 exam)
Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (CSE mock/discussion panel webinar)
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Live webinar |
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$ 285 Per Person / 256.50 Per Person ( For Members) |
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| Instructor |
Alpheus Jessup, AIA, NCARB
Steve Lynch: AICP, Senior Planner with the City of Sunnyvale
Miles Hancock: CGBP, CEPE
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We at Green Leaning Institute believe that candidates for the California Supplemental Exam, in addition to keeping up with study material, need practice in order to focus on relevant questions under very stressful and sometimes confusing circumstances. Green Learning Institute, using feedback from Candidates and Architects that have taken the Supplemental Exam, has compiled a one of a kind webinar in which candidates will have the maximum exposure to real time exam situations as well as the ability to ask a panel of experts questions regarding planning, Building Codes, California Energy Code, Sustainable practice, etc.
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Pass the CSE exam on the first attempt and be confident in your work life
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Lecture:
The first part of the webinar will cover the fundamental aspects of the California Oral Exam including the candidate's brochure, AIA documents, state codes and regulations. This portion of the lecture will also help candidates focus on the critical concepts of each topic. The second part of the lecture will be to answer questions generated by the candidates in the course of the first part of the lecture series.
Mock/Workshop:
Mock workshop will be conducted by three professional's expert in their fields:
Alpheus Jessup, AIA, NCARB
Steve Lynch: AICP, Senior Planner with the City of Sunnyvale
Miles Hancock: CGBP, CEPE
The mock exam will be divided into two sessions. The first session will be an interactive mock exam which will simulate the actual Oral Exam. Candidates will practice answering questions from a panel of judges and receive feedback and tips on taking the exam. Each candidate will get an opportunity to be in the "hot seat". The second part will be an intense workshop in which candidates ask our experts questions, get one on one feedback and clarify last minute pre exam confusion.
Topics covered are:
1. What to expect at the examination
2. How to prepare for the examination
3. The California Coastal Act
4. The California Environmental Quality Act
5. The California Energy Efficiency Standard
6. The California Historical Building Code
7. The Essential Services Building Act
8. Architects Practice Act
9. The California Lien Law
10. The California Accessibility Standards
11. The Americans with Disabilities Act
12. Accessibility - local codes
13. Consultant and Document corrdination
14. The Standard Agreement Between Owner and Architect, A.I.A. B-102
15. The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, A.I.A. A-201
16. Local, State and national jurisdictions for a project
17. Insurance
18. Bonds
19. The architect's contractual responsibility
20. The architect's social responsibility
21. Specifications
22. Contract administration
23. Seismic concerns
24. Consultant coordination
25. Licensing
26. Proposals
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| Seminar Material |
| The registered candidates will be provided with a soft copy of the material one week prior to the webinar.
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Architects, Intern Architects, Associates, Designers, Planners.
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Bay Area Green Building Requirements |
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| Green Sustainable | Online Courses | |
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This course will outline the different requirements of Bay Area communities for individual green building ordinances with an emphasis on creating a submittal package that will meet their individual requirements. We will also go in detail over the Green Point Checklist for different projects
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Saturday, Feb 26th 2011 / 9 AM to 2 PM |
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Live webinar |
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$75.00 Per Person / $ 67.5 Per Person ( For members ) |
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| Certification / CEUs |
5 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units. |
| Instructor |
Miles Hancock CGBP, CEPE |
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This webinar will outline the different requirements of Bay Area communities for individual green building ordinances with an emphasis on creating a submittal package that will meet their individual requirements. We will also go in detail over the Green Point Checklist for different projects
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- Community Requirements
Understanding Green measures
Selecting the Green team
Green Point Checklist
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I. Bay Area Communities Green Building Requirements
II. Overview of Green Techniques
III. Green Team:
A. Architect/Designer
B. Energy consultant
C. Structural engineer
D. Contractor
E. Green Point Rater
IV. Hands on Checklist Workshop:
A. New Single Family
B. Existing Single Family
C. Multi-Family
V. Q&A and Post-class evaluation
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| Seminar Material |
| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar. (Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Designers, Contractors, Engineers, Energy Consultants, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers
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Building Systems – ARE |
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Three days intensive live webinar using teaching material designed for architects. Information is presented using photographs, charts, diagrams, drawings, and limited amounts of text, as topics in this ARE section require extensive use of visual examples. The webinar is structured following a path that alternates difficult topics with accessible ones to facilitate students' learning. MS PowerPoint presentations are used to organize sequence, time, and subject matter.
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Thursday, Jul 29th 2010 / 6 PM to 8 PM |
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Saturday, July 31st 2010 / 9AM to 12 PM - Break - 2 PM to 5 PM.
Sunday , Aug 1st 2010 / 9AM to 12 PM - Break - 2 PM to 5 PM.
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Live Webinar |
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$265 Per Person / $ 238.50 Per Person ( For Members ) |
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| Instructor |
Gustavo E. Mibelli AIA
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Three days intensive live webinar using teaching material designed for architects. Information is presented using photographs, charts, diagrams, drawings, and limited amounts of text, as topics in this ARE section require extensive use of visual examples. The webinar is structured following a path that alternates difficult topics with accessible ones to facilitate students' learning. MS PowerPoint presentations are used to organize sequence, time, and subject matter.
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· Understand the approach needed to be successful taking the exam.
· Introduction and overview of the material, and the expected knowledge level.
· Cover some important and/or misunderstood topics in detail.
· Provide detailed references to specific information location and sources.
· Explain the use of the software for the graphic section.
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Day One and Two :
· Introduction to this seminar: objectives and approach, bibliography, the role of time and test strategies.
· Plumbing: system design criteria, pipes, drainage system, vents, septic systems, connections.
· Fire: concepts, smoke, standpipes, sprinklers, extinguishers, alarms.
· Acoustics: sound properties, noise, masking and reduction, absorptive materials.
· Light: illumination, inverse square law, light quality, daylighting and other sources, illumination systems, and zonal cavity. Day Two and Three :
· Mechanical A: comfort and the psychrometric chart, heat gain and loss, sun path,
· Mechanical B: heating systems, hydronic circuits, compressive and absorptive refrigeration, local and central systems, single duct, constant air volume system, multi-duct system, air-water induction system, fan-coil system, closed-loop heat pump, selecting equipment, chiller, VAV boxes, cooling towers.
· Electricity: Ohm's Law, DC /AC, circuits and resistance, generation, electric motors, transmission and transformers, wiring and conduit, panels and switches.
· Vertical Transportation: elevators and escalators.
· Sustainability: Natural resources and the built environment, energy, Green Building /LEED, site planning, water efficiency, atmosphere, materials, and indoor quality.
· Vignette: software, strategies and example.
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Hand-outs to be provided by the presenter in a digital format (color and B&W PDF files) and distributed via down-loads from WWW.ARE-Mibelli.com to the students prior to the webinar.
Students should have access to high speed internet and writing material for extra notes. |
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Efficient HVAC ( Mechanical ) |
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| Codes / Other | Online Courses | |
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Introduction to principals of energy and solar design. Identification of code compliance,efficient and effective heating and cooling systems,including the latest requirements for mechanical ventilation.
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Saturday, Oct 02nd 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Saturday, Feb 19th 2011 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar. |
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$ 65.00 Per Person / $ 58.5 Per Person ( For members ) |
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| Certification / CEUs |
3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units.
3 Credit Hours ( CEU for Recertification Units as a CGBP, GPR or a Rater). |
| Instructor |
Miles Hancock ( CGBP,CEPE ) |
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Introduction to principals of energy and solar design. Identification of code compliance, efficient and effective heating and cooling systems, including the latest requirements for mechanical ventilation
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Energy Conservation.
System Types.
System Sizing.
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Energy Sources.
Building Envelope.
Passive Techniques.
Mechanical Techniques.
Geothermal – Radiant – Forced Air.
System capacity.
Distribution and Sizing.
Mechanical Ventilation.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.
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A soft copy of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar.
(Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers.
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Introduction to Renewable Energy |
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| Green Sustainable | Online Courses | |
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| This course will cover solar thermal (water heating) installations in combination with water heaters and space heating. Topics will cover roof mounted water heating panels for space heating, water heating, photovoltaic systems "Solar electric" and associated tax credits. |
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Monday, Sep 13th 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Saturday, March 12th 2011 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar |
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$75.00 Per Person / $ 67.5 Per Person ( For members ) |
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| Certification / CEUs |
3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units.
3 Credit Hours ( CEU for Recertification Units as a CGBP, GPR or a Rater). |
| Instructor |
Miles Hancock ( CGBP, CEPE ) |
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This course will cover solar thermal (water heating) installations in combination with water heaters and space heating. Topics will cover roof mounted water heating panels for space heating, water heating, photovoltaic systems "Solar electric" and associated tax credits.
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Selecting the correct system for your project.
Basics of equipment selection.
Tax Incentives.
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Site analysis.
Passive Techniques.
Needs assessment.
Equipment Selection.
Project examples.
Energy Star Rebates.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.
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| Seminar Material |
| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar.
(Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Planners, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers
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Energy Efficient Construction |
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| Green Sustainable | Online Courses | |
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| We will show you the construction components of your home that will make it more efficient in order to save you money on your energy bills. Topics will include framing materials, plumbing, lighting, mechanical, insulation, windows and doors, roofing and many more. |
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Saturday, Sep 25th 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Saturday, Jan 22nd 2011 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar |
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$75.00 Per Person / $ 67.5 Per Person ( For members ) |
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3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units.
3 Credit Hours ( CEU for Recertification Units as a CGBP, GPR or a Rater). |
| Instructor |
Miles Hancock ( CGBP,CEPE ) |
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We will show you the construction components of your home that will make it more efficient in order to save you money on your energy bills. Topics will include framing materials, plumbing, lighting, mechanical, insulation, windows and doors, roofing and many more.
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Energy Efficient Construction.
Cost Benefit Analysis.
Products.
Building envelope efficiencies.
Energy upgrades.
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Introduction to Energy Efficiency.
Utility cost analysis.
Standard construction vs efficient construction techniques.
Product availability.
Quality installation.
Third party verification.
Increasing home efficiencies.
Energy Star Rebates.
Q&A and Post-class evaluation.
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| Seminar Material |
| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar.
(Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Planners, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers
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Introduction to Sustainable Design |
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This course will give you a basic understanding of how sustainable design can affect your life and project with some design steps you can take to make your project more efficient and effective.
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Saturday, Oct 16th 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Saturday, March 7th 2011 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar |
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$75.00 Per Person / $ 67.5 Per Person ( For members ) |
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3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units. |
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Miles Hancock ( CGBP, CEPE ) |
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This course will give you a basic understanding of how sustainable design can affect your life and project with some design steps you can take to make your project more efficient and effective.
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Understanding Sustainable design.
Distinguishing Sustainable design and Green Building Practices.
Outline Regulatory Requirements.
Effective Implementation of Sustainability.
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Technical Overview
What Is a Sustainable Design?
Ecological Importance
Impact on the environment
Carbon Footprint
Regulatory Mechanisms
Federal
State
Local
Management Perspectives
Design Process
Permitting
construction
Finalizing the project
Q&A and Post-class evaluation
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| Seminar Material |
| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar. (Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Planners, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers.
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Title 24 |
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This course will show you how to read and understand the title 24 energy compliance documentation for your project. We will use the latest software program to help you understand how to properly and effectively analyze your building to meet the State mandated energy compliance requirements
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Monday, Nov 08th 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar |
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$50 Per Person / $ 45 Per Person ( For Members ) |
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| Certification / CEUs |
3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units. |
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Miles Hancock ( CGBP, CEPE ) |
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We will use the latest software program to help you understand how to properly and effectively analyze your building to meet the State mandated energy compliance requirements.
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Documentation Requirements
Learning how to read Title 24 Documents
Sizing of mechanical ventilation for Indoor Air Quality, ASHRAE 62.2
New lighting requirements for residential and commercial.
HERS requirements
Glazing requirements.
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Residential Compliance Documentation.
HERS – HVAC, Insulation, Blower Door.
Residential Cool Roofing.
Residential Mechanical Ventilation
Residential lighting.
Non-Residential Compliance Documentation.
Non-Residential Lighting.
Non-Residential Envelope.
Non-Residential Mechanical.
EnergyPro computer modeling summary.
Q&A and Post-class evaluations.
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| Seminar Material |
| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar. (Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Planners, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers
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Energy Modeling |
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| This webinar will show you how to utilize the EnergyPro software program to achieve compliance with the State mandated Title 24 energy standards in the most economical and beneficial way available in order to optimize energy savings for you and your clients. This course will cover the current energy standards. |
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Saturday, Sep 18th 2010 / 9 AM to 12 PM |
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Monday, April 11th 2011 / 9 Am to 12 PM |
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Live Webinar |
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$50 Per Person / $ 45 Per Person ( For Members ) |
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3 Units towards AIA Continuing Education Units. |
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Miles Hancock (CGBP, CEPE ) |
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This webinar will show you how to utilize the EnergyPro software program to achieve compliance with the State mandated Title 24 energy standards in the most economical and beneficial way available in order to optimize energy savings for you and your clients. This course will cover the current energy standards.
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Documentation Requirements.
Complete an energy report.
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Detailed Residential Compliance Documentation.
Detailed Energy Pro computer modeling using actual Architectural drawings.
Q&A and Post-class evaluations.
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| A soft copy (pdf ) of the Course Material would be emailed to the registered candidates 3 days prior to the Webinar. (Material is provided free of charge ) |
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Architects, Contractors, Engineers, Planners, Developers, Project Managers, Property Owners, Environmental Professionals, City Departments and Designers.
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