Purpose
The program provides the skill and knowledge to apply sustainable concepts to designing or constructing a building. It is approved by the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program (NaSBAP).
Program Description
The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) program is a 9-month certificate training program and exam specifically designed for working professionals eager to apply sustainable concepts to the building design, development and construction. Through expert instructors and guest speakers, team projects, site visits to exemplary projects, and access to the latest in green building resources, the SBA program provides the information needed to create buildings that are energy and resource efficient, healthy working and living environments, environmentally responsible and cost effective. The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) program welcomes a diverse range of students drawn from architecture and planning firms, engineering companies, developers and contractors, government agencies, research institutions, resource conservation organizations, utilities and environmental consulting organizations. This is a 108-hour program offered over 9 months.
Primary Goals
By the end of the program, participants should be able to
- Identify and discuss the key practices of sustainable building.
- Apply LEED, Built Green and other relevant criteria or established guidelines.
- Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures.
- Work with architects, designers, builders, building operators, and utilities to improve a building’s performance.
Consideration for Industry Certification
Individuals successfully completing the Sustainable Building Advisor course are eligible to take an exam and earn the designation CSBA (Certified Sustainable Building Advisor).
Curriculum
Sustainable Building Advisor Course Code # BICST 2083
PREREQUISITE: Construction, design or environmental background preferred.
Recognition of Completion: A certificate of program completion will be awarded by the College upon passing scores on papers, presentations, and other course requirements.
