The Low Impact Land Development/Sustainable Construction certificate is a two-semester program that addresses the following: principles of low impact development including best management practices (BMP) for development conservation, impact and control of storm water runoff and non-point source pollution, computer design for residential and commercial land use applications, concepts of holistic construction, alternative transportation options, water conservation, environmental building design, and the LEED rating system for the civil engineering aspects of development project."
Deadline for registration is extended to December 10th, and classes start January 5, 2011. Contact Tim Ray, CET Academic Program Coordinator, Engineering Technology at 790-7521 or e-mail rayt@midlandstech.edu.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Work begins on updating National Green Building Standard for 2012 Edition
The NAHB Research Center is preparing to start work on the 2012 edition of the National Green Building Standard.
Originally developed in 2007-2008 by NAHB and the International Code Council, the 2008 National Green Building Standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute in January 2009, making it the first point-based rating system for green residential construction, remodeling and land development to be approved by ANSI.
As an ANSI-approved standard, the document is subject to periodic updates so that advances in building codes, technology and other developments can be incorporated into it.
First, the NAHB Research Center issued its call for committee members on Nov. 15. The consensus committee that develops the standard will include government officials, advocacy groups, home builders, product manufacturers and other affected industry stakeholders in residential construction.
Those who would like to serve on the consensus committee must submit their applications online by Jan. 4, 2011.
At the same time, the NAHB Research Center will announce its call for proposed changes to the 2008 edition of the standard. Individuals and groups can submit their proposals online by Jan. 31, 2011.
For more information, please visit this website.
Originally developed in 2007-2008 by NAHB and the International Code Council, the 2008 National Green Building Standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute in January 2009, making it the first point-based rating system for green residential construction, remodeling and land development to be approved by ANSI.
As an ANSI-approved standard, the document is subject to periodic updates so that advances in building codes, technology and other developments can be incorporated into it.
First, the NAHB Research Center issued its call for committee members on Nov. 15. The consensus committee that develops the standard will include government officials, advocacy groups, home builders, product manufacturers and other affected industry stakeholders in residential construction.
Those who would like to serve on the consensus committee must submit their applications online by Jan. 4, 2011.
At the same time, the NAHB Research Center will announce its call for proposed changes to the 2008 edition of the standard. Individuals and groups can submit their proposals online by Jan. 31, 2011.
For more information, please visit this website.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sustainable Holiday Celebration - TONIGHT
Good friends, Good Food & Wine, Unique and Affordable Gifts, tonight at the 2nd annual Sustainable Holiday Celebration presented by Sustainable Midlands.
We will celebrate Sustainable Communities by coming together to shop locally, support local producers, artisans and non-profits that all make our community wonderful and unique! Some of our favorite sustainable restaurants and caterers, Mr. Friendly’s, Solstice, Spotted Salamander and Rosewood Market will be there to dazzle your taste buds. Cellar on Greene will offer a cash wine bar.
Visit www.sustainablemidlands.org for more information. We'll see you at 701 Whaley across from Olympia Mills today (Nov. 29) from 4:30p to 8:30p.
We will celebrate Sustainable Communities by coming together to shop locally, support local producers, artisans and non-profits that all make our community wonderful and unique! Some of our favorite sustainable restaurants and caterers, Mr. Friendly’s, Solstice, Spotted Salamander and Rosewood Market will be there to dazzle your taste buds. Cellar on Greene will offer a cash wine bar.
Visit www.sustainablemidlands.org for more information. We'll see you at 701 Whaley across from Olympia Mills today (Nov. 29) from 4:30p to 8:30p.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Scoring Home Energy Use, the 2011 Car Fuel Guide, and More Big Solar
Ten states and communities have been chosen as the sites for a new federal Department of Energy program that “scores” homes on an energy rating scale of 1 to 10. Appraisers, brokers and others in the real estate industry will be closely watching these projects – especially if it adversely affects the price of existing homes compared to new, energy-efficient ones.
More information on-line here.
The sites are Charlottesville, Va.; Allegheny County, Pa.; Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, Mass.; Minnesota; Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.; Indiana; Portland, Ore.; South Carolina; Texas; and Eagle County, Colo.
The federal initiative is one of the outcomes of Vice President Joe Biden’s “Recovery Through Retrofit” program that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing while providing new green jobs for the construction industry. Other components include an FHA-insured financing program so homeowners can pay for the improvements, training requirements, and a series of recommended best practices for energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
The pilots end in late spring 2011. Later in the year, DOE expects to launch the Home Energy Score nationally, based on the findings from the initial programs. NAHB plans to closely monitor the program and submit comments on all its component parts. See more details in the story running in the Nov. 15 issue of Nation’s Building News.
For more information, please contact Calli Barker Schmidt at 800-368-5242, ext. 8132.
More information on-line here.
The sites are Charlottesville, Va.; Allegheny County, Pa.; Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, Mass.; Minnesota; Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.; Indiana; Portland, Ore.; South Carolina; Texas; and Eagle County, Colo.
The federal initiative is one of the outcomes of Vice President Joe Biden’s “Recovery Through Retrofit” program that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing while providing new green jobs for the construction industry. Other components include an FHA-insured financing program so homeowners can pay for the improvements, training requirements, and a series of recommended best practices for energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
The pilots end in late spring 2011. Later in the year, DOE expects to launch the Home Energy Score nationally, based on the findings from the initial programs. NAHB plans to closely monitor the program and submit comments on all its component parts. See more details in the story running in the Nov. 15 issue of Nation’s Building News.
For more information, please contact Calli Barker Schmidt at 800-368-5242, ext. 8132.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
SC Energy Office now accepting applications for BPI and HERS certified building analysts
The South Carolina Energy Office is assembling a list of pre-qualified home energy raters (HERS and BPI) in anticipation of possible residential energy efficiency incentives. This list will be made available to homeowners and others seeking energy audits through any of several financing programs and will also be accessible through the SC Energy Office website.
The SC Energy Office is not the employer and will not employ or reimburse BPI or HERS professionals who are engaged and reimbursed by homeowners, contractors, or others. To obtain necessary form and instructions, please visit www.energy.sc.gov and click on “news” or call 803-737-8025.
The SC Energy Office is not the employer and will not employ or reimburse BPI or HERS professionals who are engaged and reimbursed by homeowners, contractors, or others. To obtain necessary form and instructions, please visit www.energy.sc.gov and click on “news” or call 803-737-8025.
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