This is a nine-month program that enables graduates to become familiar with strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building.

• Designed specifically to address the construction environment in the greater New York area.
• Approved by the U.S. Green Building Council education provider as a 400-level mastery course
• Approved by the American Institute of Architects for 100 learning units

What is the Sustainable Building Advisor Institute?
It was founded as a non-profit corporation in Washington for the sole purpose of offering a unique curriculum to practicing professionals, the tools they need to make our environment truly sustainable. A national level peer group of experts reviews the content of the program annually to maintain the latest technical applicability and relevance. Approved by the USGBC education provider as a 400-level mastery course, the nine-month National Sustainable Building Advisor Program focuses on all the applications of sustainable concepts in the design, development, and construction of buildings to insure they are energy and resource efficient, healthy working and living environments, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective.

The following building-related professions have sponsored employees to take the SBA Institute course:

• Architectural Firms
• Engineering Firms
• Consulting Firms
• Developers and Contractors
• Public Utilities
• Facilities and Capital Projects Departments
• Permitting and Planning Departments
• Resource Conservation Departments
• Research, Educational, and Sustainability Institutions
• Professional Associations and Non-Profit Organizations

Learning Experience Designed for Professionals

• Expert Instructors: Experts in their fields will present proven methods and the latest trends in sustainable design, construction, and operation techniques with an  emphasis on applications and underlying theories.
• Interactive Format: Class discussion and rigorous inquiry will be integrated throughout the course. Participation will be encouraged to enhance a cooperative and fun learning experience. Each unit will include an in-depth small group project to reinforce technical concepts and develop competencies in applying LEED®, BUILT GREEN®, and other local programs.
• Demonstrated Competencies: Small group presentations and written papers summarizing results will be required for each unit to document learning.
• Field Trips: Site visits to exemplary projects will provide opportunities to combine conceptual understanding with real projects.
• Integrated Approach: The lead instructor will reinforce learning and provide familiarity with cross-disciplinary aspects of applied sustainability.
• Readings: Focused selections will be assigned for further learning.
• Resources: Internet and other resources will be integrated into the classroom experience.
• Cross-Sector Applicability: Course content (including case studies and project-based exercises) will address various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment, etc.)

 Program Objectives

1. Identify and discuss key practices of sustainable building.
2. Establish competencies in applying LEED® and relevant criteria or established guidelines.
3. Analyze costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures.
4. Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, utilities, and non-profit organizations.
5. Work with architects, designers, builders, building operators, and utilities to improve a building’s performance.
6. Establish a sustainable design goal for project development.
7. Assist in the education and training of staff in sustainable building.

Registration

Course Title: Sustainable Building Advisor Course (pdf)

Location: NYIT Old Westbury campus

Schedule: Nine sessions, beginning June 8 and 9, 2012.  Meets one weekend per month.

• Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dates: 

• 2012: June 8,9; July 13,14; August 10, 11; Sept. 14, 15; Oct. 12, 13; Nov. 16, 17; Dec. 14, 15
• 2013: Jan. 11,12,; Feb. 8, 9

Cost: $2,395* (limited to the first 30 paid registrants). Subsequent registrations will be placed on a waiting list. *Register before May 18, 2012, and receive a 10% discount

Spring Information Session

Location: NYIT Old Westbury Campus, Anna Rubin Hall, room 305, 6:30-8:00pm.

Date: April 16, 2012

• Improve your skills in a rapidly growing field
• Gain an understanding of current sustainability performance standards
• Complete a course that is recognized by the US Green Building Council as an Education Provider at the Mastery 400 level and is approved by the AIA for 100 learning units

Contact: Jannette Knowles at 516.686.7490 or jknowles@nyit.edu or Lilyan Robbins at 516.686.7855 to reserve your spot

Program: Speaking will be the Sustainable Buiilding Advisor Course's Lead instructor, Peter Caradonna of Peter Caradonna Architecture and Planning