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Pre-Conference Workshops
Building Healthy In Today's World
Bau-Biologie Principles in Practice – Going Beyond Green
Presented by: Paula Baker-Laporte and Vicki Warren
Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 9-5 pm
In Partnership with: The International Institute for Bau-Biologie
Location: Fort Mason Center, Room C235
Fee: $175
Continuing Education: 7 AIA Units, HSW 8hrs AmIAQ
Building a healthy home or office in today's world of prolific toxins may appear to be insurmountable. Join us as we discuss a well-tested approach to building using "Healthy & Green" products and methods. This seminar introduces the Principles of Bau-Biologie®, that is building using both biologically compatible and ecologically sound products and processes – Going Beyond Green. Seven myths regarding current construction practices will be debunked to demonstrate the need for a new approach. Students will learn what kinds of health hazards a house may contain and how during the design and construction phases to avoid them.
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This session will include demonstrations and exercises using Bau-Biologie® evaluation protocols and scientific instrumentation to assess products and processes. This seminar benefits home dwellers, architects, interior designers and other building professionals. This seminar meets the requirements for 20 hrs of the Building Biology Practitioner (BBP) Certification. Additional requirements for BBP Certification are the successful completion of the IBE 101 self-study course and an additional 30 hrs of on-line course material.
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LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop:
Distinguish yourself with a LEED Credential
Presented by: Alex Spilger, USGBC-NCC Faculty Member
Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 9-5 pm
In Partnership with: U.S. Green Building Council, Northern California Chapter
Location: Fort Mason Center, Room C370
Fee: Standard Rate: $345
USGBC-NCC Member: $295
Full-Time Student: $275
Join the momentum of the emerging green building movement and distinguish yourself with the new LEED Associate credential. The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential focuses on basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.
USGBC-NCC’s full-day LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop is designed to prepare you to pass the test with confidence--the first time. Participants will receive an eligibility certificate to take the LEED Green Associate exam upon completion of this course.
The workshop will focus on the key information necessary to pass the LEED Green Associate exam, including: LEED implementation process, project site factors, water management, energy impacts, synergistic opportunities, stakeholder involvement in innovation, project surroundings, public outreach & test taking tips and strategies.
Course Benefits:
Reviews for USGBC-NCC Faculty Member: Alex Spilger
“Alex, our five staffers that took your class have all taken the exam and passed. We are 5 for 5. As the leader of our company, I knew the day was well worth the investment when we finished up. But the results speak for themselves. We can’t wait to get our feet wet in real world applications. Thanks again for helping our staff down the path of accreditation.” - P. Verdicchio, LEED AP, SEC Planning
“Alex's teaching style is concise yet engaging. He has a wide breadth of knowledge about the LEED rating system and is eager to pass this along to his students. His class was a valuable learning tool that helped me pass the LEED exam on my first try.” - Karen Buse, LEED AP, Architect
“Alex Spilger's practical knowledge and first-hand experience make him an engaging and effective LEED instructor. The real-world examples provided in class opened up the full range of challenges and opportunities for building under LEED guidelines in ways that the reference guide alone could not. I highly recommend Alex as an instructor.” - Maureen Ladley, LEED AP, Real Estate Strategy Consultant
“I just took the exam and passed with a score of 181! As an architect and attorney, I’m a veteran of many licensing exams and associated prep classes. I must tell you, your course is one of the very best I’ve taken. It was very concise and well focused, with great exam-specific content. I was able to prepare effectively solely from the materials you provided. I would heartily recommend your course to anyone hoping to obtain a passing score. Many thanks.” - R. Reiss, esq. AIA NCARB LEED AP
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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBO&M)
Introduction, Overview and the Business Case
Presented by: Eric Baxter and Jessica Black Kennedy, USGBC-NCC Faculty Members
Date: Wednesday, September 30th, 9-5 pm
In Partnership with: U.S. Green Building Council, Northern California Chapter
Location: Fort Mason Center, Fleet Room
Fee: Standard Rate: $345
USGBC-NCC Member: $295
Full-Time Student: $275
Continuing Education: 7 AIA CEU credits
Walk through the LEED EBO&M system, assessment process and the business case for pursuing certification with green building experts in the field. Learn about LEED EBO&M implementation and documentation processes and the roles and responsibilities of team members working within a typical project time line. This workshop is geared towards helping building owners, operators and facility managers improve the energy efficiency, occupant health and environmental impact of their building operations.
Course benefits:
USGBC-NCC Faculty:
Eric Baxter
Eric is a LEED Accredited Professional, has a B.A. in Urban Studies and technical A.A.S in commercial building Energy Management and has over 13 years experience in the energy efficiency and green building sector. His work in the private sector has included analyzing existing buildings for energy efficiency opportunities, developing and implementing energy efficiency projects, managing retrocommissioning teams and providing post implementation measurement and verification evaluations. He has also worked for in the government and non-profit sectors developing and managing energy efficiency programs and educational outreach efforts targeted to the new construction and existing building sectors. This experience has transferred well during the past 5 years consulting to and facilitating project teams seeking LEED for New Construction and Existing Building certification. In his free time he has served as an active member of the Cascadia Green Building Council and Oregon Association of Professional Energy Managers, is restoring his 1920's era home, and enjoys the great outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest.
Jessica Black Kennedy
Jessica is the director of the Brightworks San Francisco office, which manages over 30 LEED projects in the bay area including projects for Cisco, Yahoo!, Facebook, BAE Systems, Hewlett Packard, CSU San Jose State and Chico Universities, Chevron, and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). She has taught over 30 LEED training and sustainability-based workshops to audiences in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Jessica has been invited to conduct several presentations including a Sustainability Visioning Workshop for the City of Seattle’s Department of Planning and Development, “Value Proposition of Green Buildings” to Essex Property Trust, “LEED Project Management Process” to Cisco Systems and has been on panels for The Clean Tech Institute in San Jose, the Structural Engineering Association of Northern California (SEAONC), Urban Land Institute (ULI), and others. Jessica continues to study classical piano with her professor from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in her spare time.