Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts

• Recognize competency and standards implications of appraising green buildings.
• Trace the evolution of green buildings.
• Identify the six elements of green building.
• Identify benefits and costs of green buildings.
• Recognize the green building certification and ratings programs for energy conservation and sustainability.
• Identify the primary areas of green reporting.
• Address the highest and best use implications of green building.
• Consider the three approaches to value in the context of green buildings.

Program Overview:

Online Syllabus

Assignments:
No

Equipment:
None specified

Additional Information:

Exam:
This course contains a proctored, offline exam that may be required for credit in some states. Please contact your individual state(s) for specific exam requirements. Participants taking the class for the Professional Development Program are required to pass the exam. You will have 90 days from the time that you complete the course to take the exam. Testing center locations in your area can be found by clicking on this link: www.pearsonvue.com/ai.
Exam FAQ

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This course is approved for GBCI CE Hours by the USGBC.

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Online Education FAQ

• Residential Property Appraisal
• An Introduction to Green Homes
• Residential Green Valuation Tools
• The Appraisal of Real Estate, 15th ed.
• The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 7th ed.
• The Valuation of Green Commercial Real Estate