On many jobs the builder is the designer. This course will concentrate on developing the design skills that builders need in order to complement their building business. Our goal is to be able to provide good design, which will add value to both renovation and new construction, in addition to generating customer satisfaction, at no extra cost. Through analysis of existing buildings, we will explore what constitutes successful design and what design pitfalls to avoid. If you have no particular project, you can pick one at the time of the class. Please consult with the instructor(s) regarding what information to bring with you. No prior drawing or engineering experience is required. The class includes morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Fee: $750. Register: http://www.yestermorrow.org.
BPI Building Analyst
Keene State College Continuing Education
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 15 - March 10, 6 - 10pm
Keene State College, Keene
Expertly demonstrate to homeowners how to increase their comfort and save money. This program is intended for those individuals who conduct building performance audits or for those who specify, sell, coordinate, or install certain building performance enhancements. The key to energy-efficient building performance is in understanding the house as a system: the interaction of the HVAC system, the building envelope, and the home itself. Training includes a combination of classroom presentations and field exercises using blower door, duct blaster, air barrier, and pressure-testing equipment. Fee: $1,200; Information: 603-358-2290; continuing-ed@keene.edu; http://www.keene.edu/conted.
Advanced Green Building
HBRA of New Hampshire
Friday - Saturday, February 25 - 26, 9am - 5pm
Preferred Building Systems, Claremont
This two-day course instructs builders and remodelers on proper building science techniques for constructing and remodeling high-performance homes. The high performance ideal encompasses more than just energy efficiency- it's about potentially creating a more durable, environmentally responsible and sustainable living environment. By using case studies, detailed construction drawings and other resources found on
GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, NAHB and Building Green, LLC have developed this course to provide builders and remodelers with the highest-level information available. Fee: HBRA Member $250; Non-Member $300. Register: https://builderfusion.hbranh.com.
