Green buildings and how they relate to building codes and regulations has become a major focus in the design and construction industry as innovative systems and standards continue to push the envelope on sustainability. This training addresses the need for education and awareness in the commercial realm around green building and the building codes in both the public and private sectors. Together, these two groups can effectively identify code conflicts and develop solutions for overcoming obstacles to sustainable development within the context of safeguarding public health and welfare.

These trainings will only be held in Oregon in 2009!

Workshop Overview

Continuing education hours available!
AIA/CES HSW: 6
ICC CEUs: 0.6

The workshop will provide detailed information and practical applications of green building as it relates to commercial building codes, while engaging participants in group discussions and activities. The course will include:

• What is green building?
• Making sense of green building standards, both regional and national
• Green building technologies & best practices
• Code barriers to green buildings & opportunities for addressing obstacles
• Case studies & lessons learned

Who Should Attend

This training is funded through the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) Building Codes Division 1% Training Program

• Building officials
  
• Public works
• Plans examiners
  
• Architects
• Building inspectors
  
• Engineers
• Program managers
  
• Contractors
  
  
• Policy makers
  
• Land use planners
• Community planning professionals

Cost*

Public agency employees: FREE!

All other attendees:

Cascadia members: $50 early registration, $60 regular registration
Non-members: $65 early registration, $80 regular registration

*All ticket types add $15 meal fee for Salem and Hood River workshops

Workshop Dates and Locations

City	Date	Address	Register
Salem	03.24.09	City of Salem Public Library Anderson   Auditorium, 585 Liberty St. SE	This workshop has passed
Medford	03.31.09	Community Justice Building 1101 W. Main St.	This workshop has passed
Hood River	09.22.09	Hood River Hotel, Landmark Room, 102 Oak St. Hood river
Hillsboro	09.23.09	Charles D. Cameron Public Service Building, 155 N. 1st Ave

Thank you to our Sponsors!