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Green Building Educational Resources
Green Building Educational Resources (GBER) is Green Advantage's foremost authorized training organization. Launched by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, the Green Advantage® Commercial Training and Certification Program that is now offered by GBER provides a very rich seminar format with both an architect and a contractor teaching each training session. This program has been accepted as the national standard for the certification of commercial construction personnel who are actively engaged in sustainable design and construction. You can learn more about them by visiting www.greenbuildinged.com.
Meet the Faculty
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University has developed an excellent 90 classroom hour course on green building that is used in preparation for the Green Advantage Commercial/Residential Exam. You can learn more about this course offering by contacting Bruce Hammond, president of the Redwood Empire Chapter of USGBCat bruce@hammondfinehomes.com.
University of Florida
The University of Florida has pioneered the development of Green Advantage and was responsible for its initial launch in Florida. The University of Floridahas offeredon and off campus workshops throughout Florida that have been used in preparation for the Green Advantage Residential Exam. For more information contact Dr. Pierce Jones at ez@energy.ufl.edu.
What's Working
David Johnston is an internationally renowned green building expert and trainer. He has developed residential curricula that are used in preparation for the Green Advantage Residential Exam. Visit www.whatsworking.com to learn more.
Wilson Technical Community College
Wilson Technical Community College coordinates the administration of proctored Green Advantage Exams nationally and is developing courses to be used in preparation for the Green Advantage Commercial and Green Advantage Residential Exams. You can learn more about their offerings and plans by contacting Rob Holsten, Dean of Sustainability and Continuing Education at rholsten@wilsontech.edu. |
