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The Green Building Institute Offers Sustainabile Building Classes | Classes & Seminars |
 Monthly classes on solar, air quality, lighting options, tax credits & more  OUR VISION: We see a world where the built environment enhances the natural environment. The Green Building Institute encourages everyone to get involved in creating a sustainable community and world. As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, the Green Building Institute relies on our Volunteers, Interns and financial support from contributions, memberships and class registrations. In the U.S. alone, buildings represent 39% of primary energy use, consume 12.2% of our potable water (15 trillion gallons per year), and 40% of global raw materials. Release of pollutants indoors can be 25 to 100 times greater than outdoors - an unsettling amount considering that people are estimated to spend about 90% of their time indoors. Green buildings significantly reduce these environmental burdens, as well as provide a healthier place to inhabit. Additionally, the green building market presents increasingly exciting and plentiful business opportunities.  Monthly classes, offered year round at our location at the Enviro Center. Some certifications are included. Check our website for up-to-date listings of classes and dates offered. Below is a master list of classes, certifications and seminars: Certifications 101 Understanding Green Building Certifications 201 LEED for Homes Green Roofs & Green Gardens 110 Plants & Green Buildings 111 Rainwater Harvesting for the Home Garden 212 Building a Pond Home 120 Energy Efficiency for the Home 121 The Homeowner's Guide to Green Building 220 Natural House Building & Renewable Energy Introduction 221 The Home Buyer's Guide to House Selection 320 Competitive Advantage for Future Home Building Solar 170 Introduction to Solar Energy (solar electric-PV) systems 171 Introduction to Solar Water Heating systems 172 Chasing the Sun - Solar Adventures Around the World Sustainable Communities 180 Designing Sustainable Communities Windpower 190 Understanding Renewable Energy Certificates (Green Tags) Instructors Paul Bassett Lee Bristol Jim Conlon Angie Durhman Eric Huffman Jeffrey E. Gilbert Stanley J. Sersen Scott Sklar John W. Spears We will be adding new seminars on a regular basis so check back regularly or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new offerings. Please note: Course schedule and fees Subject to change  Check our online calendar for specific dates and times for all currently offered classes: http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/pages/calendar.html  The Green Building Institute's Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who come from various industries. They are committed to the principles of sustainable building and to a green future. Stanley J. Sersen, NCARB, LEED AP, RS (President, Board of Directors) President, ASG, Inc. Founder & Architect, The EnviroCenter Matt Gordon, Environmental Director Structural Systems, Inc. Lyn S. Rowell (Treasurer and Secretary) Office Manager ASG, Inc. Leslie Philip Joseph Maurio Tom Liebel, AIA, LEED AP Associate Principal Marks, Thomas Architects Paul E. Basett, CID, CIC, CLIA, LEED AP (Vice President) President Hydro-Logix Solutions, Inc. Anca Novacovici, MBA, LEED AP Associate Principal Eco-Coach, Inc. Lynn Davidson Executive Director Environmental Solutions International John Alexander David Woolley-WIlson  Become a Member Enjoy the benefits of membership including discounts on classes, marketing opportunities and more! Be a Sponsor Partner with us to educate the public and building & design professionals about healthy, efficient and sustainable building practices. Volunteer Volunteer to help out with a workshop, staff a booth at a trade show or just help spread the word about green building and sustainable living. Volunteers who participate a certain number of hours receive workshop tuition in return. Donate Donate to The Green Building Institute. All donations are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to Green Building Institute and mail to 7761 Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794. Planned Giving/Matching Contributions Please call (443) 733-1234 for more information.  Rent our Classroom The Green Building Institute has a state of the art training facility located at the Enviro-Center, a green executive office building, in Jessup, Maryland. The classroom has several configurations and can accommodate groups of forty people. The Green Building Institute's facility is complete with integrated audio/visual and Internet access. Classroom Features: • Beautiful naturally-lit space • Primary room is 420 sq. ft., expandable to 660 sq. ft. • Private conference room is 240 sq. ft. • Modular tables and chairs for numerous configurations • Complete AV system (two screens, two projectors, CD/DVD/VHS players) Contact us at (443) 733-1234 for details on using this space for your next seminar, training session or gathering.  FROM BALTIMORE taking B-W Parkway: Take B-W Parkway (I-295) south to the exit for Rt. 175 W exit towards Columbia/Jessup. Go approximately 4 miles. 7761 Waterloo road is on the right immediately after the Enterprise Car Rental office and before Wesley Chapel. FROM BALTIMORE taking I-95: Take I-95 south to the exit #41 for Rt. 175 towards Jessup/Odenton. Go approximately 2 miles. Go through intersection with Rt. 1. Pass the Correctional Facility and the church on the left, and the Enviro-Center is the next building on the left before the Enterprise Car Rental office. FROM WASHINGTON DC taking B-W Parkway: Take B-W Parkway (I-295) north to the exit for Md 175 W towards Columbia. Go approximately 4 miles. 7761 Waterloo road is on the right immediately after the Enterprise Car Rental office and before Wesley Chapel. FROM WASHINGTON DC taking I-95: Take I-95 north to the exit #41 for Rt. 175 East towards Jessup/Odenton. Go approximately 2 miles. Cross over Rt. 1, pass the correctional facility and the Enviro-Center is on the left immediately after the church and before the Enterprise Car Rental office. FROM COLUMBIA: Take Rt. 175 East (Patuxent Parkway) towards Ft. Meade/Odenton. Go through the intersection with Rt. 1. After passing the Correctional Facility and then Wesley Chapel on the left, the Enviro-Center is the next building on the left before the Enterprise Car Rental office. FROM ANNAPOLIS: Take I-97 North to Rt. 32 west. Take B-W Parkway (I-295) north to Rt. 175 W towards Columbia. Go approximately 4 miles. 7761 Waterloo road is on the right immediately after the Enterprise Car Rental office and before Wesley Chapel..  Check our website at http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/pages/resources.html for interactive links to companies and organizations with a similar mission. |
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