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Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts | Program Details

This one-day introduction course focuses on the evolution of green buildings, the concept of sustainability in buildings, and the principles, practices, and components that distinguish sustainable from traditional buildings.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize competency and USPAP implications of appraising green buildings. 
  • Understand the evolution of green buildings.
  • Understand the six elements of green building.
  • Identify benefits and costs of green buildings.
  • Recognize the green building certification and ratings programs for energy conservation and sustainability.
  • Understand the primary areas of green reporting.
  • Understand highest and best use implications.
  • Consider the three approaches to value in context of green buildings.
Note. This course is in the Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program. For a list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you'll need to successfully complete the program, click here.

This course is approved for GBCI CE Hours by the USGBC.

Program Overview
Table of Contents and Overview [PDF]
Course Schedule [PDF]

Recommended Text
The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 5th ed.
Appraising Residential Properties, 4th ed.
The Appraisal of Real Estate, 13th ed.
An Introduction to Green Homes

Ordering Information
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Tuition
Please contact the sponsoring chapter for information on fees applicable to chapter programs.

Required
HP-12C Calculator.

Appraisal Institute Hours
8 (including 1-hour exam)

To receive credit, participants must attend 100% of the program.

AI CE Credit for Designated Members and Candidates for Designation
Please check your state's approval status regarding CE and QE education credit.

This program is approved for 1.25 hours of Appraisal Institute CE credit for every hour taken.

Completing Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts and Case Studies in Appraising Green Residential Buildings satisfies the Advanced Continuing Education (ACE) requirement for MAI, SRPA, SREA, RM, or SRA Designated and general or residential Associate members. OR completing Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts and Case Studies in Appraising Green Commercial Buildings satisfies the Advanced Continuing Education (ACE) requirement for an MAI, SRPA, SREA, RM, or SRA Designated Member, general or residential Candidate for Designation and general or residential Practicing Affiliates.

This program is approved for 1.25 hours of Appraisal Institute CE credit for every hour taken.

This course may not be repeated in any subsequent continuing education cycle unless it has been substantially revised, as determined by the Admissions and Designation Qualifications Committee.

For further information, please visit our Continuing Education Page for all members.

Prerequisites
None.

Who Should Enroll
Appraisers, lenders, underwriters, public officials, architects, designers, attorneys, property tax assessors, builders, AMCs

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Class Schedule & Locations

05/31/2013 - 05/31/2013
Location: Louisville, KY
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Sponsor: Bluegrass
Contact: Susan Katz, (502) 727-9181
Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA
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09/05/2013 - 09/05/2013
Location: Austin, TX
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Sponsor: Appraisal Institute
Contact: National Programs, (312) 335-4207
Instructor: Adomatis, Sandra K., SRA
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