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The advantages of attending the 2012 World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) are getting better by the day. I'm happy to announce that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) have each approved more than 30 sessions at WREF for continuing-education and learning-unit credit.
Yes, by attending, an architect can come up to speed on the state of the art in solar and sustainable design, and get all the required AIA Learning Unit credits for an entire year. Though we have offered AIA LU credits at past conferences, this is the first time we've also gotten approval for GBCI learning credits.
It's no secret that green building is a great way to increase efficiency while lowering impacts in our daily lives. That's why I'm proud to say that WREF is able to contribute to the efforts by empowering our sustainable-conscious engineers, architects, builders and installers. Before I forget, note that WREF will host the annual meetings of the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) and the Solar Buildings Division of ASES.
Now, all I want to know is, will I see you at WREF 2012?
Sincerely,
Chris Maher,
President, InREA
Read on for more...
Program Highlights
Attending WREF 2012 will allow you to earn continuing education credits from 30+ sessions approved by the AIA and the GBCI. An AIA member can earn up to 20 AIA Health, Safety, Welfare and Sustainable Design Learning Units, and a LEED Professional can earn up to 33 credits.
Sessions include:
- Daylighting and Bioclimatic Design
- Building Integrated PV
- Solar Shading Strategies
- Building Performance Modeling and Design Tools
- Merging of Sustainability and Affordability
- Building Case Studies and Examples of Exemplary Design
- Emerging Architecture (highlighting the AIA Committee on the Environment 2011 Winners)
Sessions approved for credit are noted on the detailed WREF schedule -- check out the whole list!
Register Now!
If you're a member of any of WREF 2012'sParticipating Organizations, be sure to use your discount code during registration.
Additionally, we are still in the early bird registration period, and there are several registration options as well as discounted lodging near the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. When calling hotels to make reservations for your lodging, please mention WREF 2012 for the best deals.
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