There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S. representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. But how do we approach green remodeling differently than new construction? This course, led by green building expert Peter Yost, will use the new web-based tool, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, to make the comprehensive case for green remodeling. This will be a “soup-to-nuts” approach to green remodeling, covering all of the essential principles of building science on projects ranging from weatherization to gut rehab to deep energy retrofits. Day 1 will focus on green remodeling principles and the tools available to employ them. Day 2 will be driven by case studies (including the 8-year deep energy retrofit of Peter’s own 100-year old home) and YOUR projects; bring plans, photos, drawings, etc. to bring green remodeling home!
 

  • Competency Level: All Levels

Course Objective

The best way to learn anything, including green remodeling, is to do it. The best we can do over one weekend is to use your remodeling projects in the classroom. All students are strongly encouraged to bring a project with you-photos, details, construction documents, even models if you have them!

NOTE: The course materials fee will purchase a two month membership to GreenBuildingAdvisor.com.

Course Schedule

Saturday

9 am - noon

Building Science for Green Remodeling

  • How does heat get around?
  • How does water get around?
  • How are the two related?
  • Does air flow get things wet or dry things out?
  • Does wood love the sun?

1 pm - 5 pm

Applied Building Science for Green Remodeling

  • How to interview building materials
  • How to interview building assemblies
  • How to interview buildings
  • Tools of the Trade: IR thermometers, moisture meters, blower doors, HOBOs, TEDs, DIY materials testing, Residential GreenSpec

Sunday

9 am - noon

Green Remodeling Projects, by example

  • Green Bathrooms
  • Green Kitchens
  • Green Home Offices
  • Your remodeling projects

1 pm - 5 pm

More Green Remodeling Projects, by example

  • Green Gut Rehabs
  • Deep Energy Retrofits
  • Finished Basements
  • Decks, etc.
  • Your remodeling projects

 

Start Date: February 18, 2012
Closed
Start Date: September 15, 2012
Duration: 2 Days
Instructors:
Tuition: $320
Materials: $30
Registration