This 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 will 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.

Exam: This 7 hour course contains an optional offline exam for 1 additional hour of credit. Students taking the class for the Professional Development Program (see below) are required to complete the exam.

Course Credit

State Continuing Education Credit: Click here for approvals

Appraisal Institute Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved for 1.25 hours credit for every 1 hour taken.

Appraisal Institute Advanced Continuing Education (ACE) requirement for MAI, SRPA, SREA, RM, or SRA Designated and general or residential Associate members:
Completing BOTH Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts and Case Studies in Appraising Green Residential Buildings satisfies this requirement.

Appraisal Institute Professional Development Program:
This course is in the Valuation of Sustainable Buildings Professional Development Program. For a list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the other courses you'll need to successfully complete the program, click here.

Note: Appraisal Institute members may not repeat this course 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.

AI CE Credit for Designated members, Candidates for Designation and Practicing Affiliates
This program is approved for 1.25 hours of Appraisal Institute CE credit for every hour taken.

I agree to the terms and policies set forth under the Appraisal Institute Online Education Policy. I also certify that I am the person identified above under Personal Data and that I will personally complete each assigned module of instruction and any examination(s). I understand and agree that if I misrepresent my identity or arrange for someone else to represent himself or herself as me at any time during the Appraisal Institute online course or seminar, I will be immediately removed from the course or seminar and I will not be entitled to any refund. I further understand that if I am a member of the Appraisal Institute and participated in any misrepresentation of identity, by affirmative act or failure to act, that I will be the subject of a peer review proceeding under Regulation No. 6 for violation of the Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics and Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice, and that such peer review proceeding may result in termination of my Appraisal Institute membership.