Advanced Buildings™ Core Performance Program Training

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 – Port Angeles, WA –8:00 am – 12:30 pm This training is sponsored by BetterBricks, Clallam County PUD, City of Port Angeles, and the Cascadia Chapter - USGBC. Registration
Location: Port Angeles Council Chambers 321 E 5th St. Port Angeles, WA Map

Agenda

7:30 a.m. - Registration and continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Program begins
12:30 p.m. - Adjourn

Topics

Introduction to the Advanced Buildings Core Performance program and application of the Core Performance Guide to a new commercial building project including:

• Identifying appropriate projects
• Advanced Buildings alignment with LEED and Sustainable Design
• Benefits: Utility savings are only half the story
• The Quick Step Process: Teamwork and timing make the difference
• Economic justification without energy modeling
• High Performance Building Envelope
  • The importance of Glazing
  • Impact of Air Barriers
  • Opaque envelope design made easy
• The deciding factor: "Beyond Code" quality lighting
• Integrated HVAC design: Savings, comfort, success
• Supercharging through utility support and incentives

Cost: $99, which includes:

• Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide (a $95 value!)
• Advanced Buildings Benefits Guide
• On-line access to the Advanced Buildings reference materials for one year

Continuing Education Credits: Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will earn 4.0 Learning Units (HSW) for attending this training. All attendees will earn 0.35 Continuing Education Units for attending this training.

Cancellations: All cancellations will be assessed a $25 administrative fee with the balance of the registration fee refunded. Cancellations made within three business days of the event are non-refundable. If this program is not held for any reason, liability is limited to the refund of the program fee.

Contacts:
Registration-related:
Pat Heatherly, 509.493.4468, ext. 12

Training content:
Terry Egnor,