EARTHCRAFT
EarthCraft trainings, presented in conjunction with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, provide builders, renovators, architects, project managers and real estate professionals with the information they need to understand and implement the EarthCraft family of programs. Trainings last only one day, so participants can receive high quality instruction that fits within the scheduling needs of busy professionals, and all of the courses are approved for continuing education credits.
Number of Attendees:
Class size is limited to a maximum of 30 participants.
Class Dates and Times:
Dates and times vary; please check the Southface calendar for additional information.
Student Requirements:
Some trainings require participants to complete an online building science module prior to the course's start date. Information will be provided upon registration.
Available Trainings:
EarthCraft Real Estate Professional Training
EarthCraft Renovation Training
EarthCraft HVAC Trade Contractor Training
EarthCraft Technical Advisor Boot Camp
EarthCraft Builder Training
Builder Trainings provide a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector. Learn cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort and durability of homes, enhancing overall client appeal.
This training will discuss:
- Building science basics
- EarthCraft program fundamentals
- The EarthCraft certification process
- Strategies for marketing EarthCraft projects
- Green building incentive programs
The EarthCraft Builder training qualifies attendees for continuing education credit from the following organizations: AIA – 7 LU, CSI – .8 CEU’s, GBCI – 8 hours, The Housing Institute CPHB program – 6 hours, BPI – 7 hours. The course is also approved under the rules of the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for 6 continuing education hours.
EarthCraft Real Estate Professional Training
Real Estate Professional Trainings teach participants the fundamentals of the EarthCraft program, providing expert guidance on strategies for presenting and marketing sustainably built homes to sales prospects.
This three-and-a-half-hour class will discuss:
- Building science basics
- Green building benefits
- Unique features of an EarthCraft House
- Techniques for identifying categories and demographics of green home buyers
- Strategies for marketing green buildings
- Information on policy and mortgage incentives for purchasing energy-efficient buildings.
The EarthCraft Real Estate Professional training qualifies attendees for continuing education from the following organization: Georgia Real Estate Commission – 3 hours
Thanks to the Atlanta Home Builders Association (the provider of this course), the EarthCraft Real Estate Professional training qualifies attendees for 3 hours of continuing education from the Georgia Real Estate Commission.
EarthCraft Renovation Training
In this seven-and-a-half-hour course, renovators, contractors, architects and project managers learn how to apply high-performance construction techniques to renovation and remodeling projects.
The course will include:
- Methods for improving the energy efficiency, indoor air quality and durability of existing buildings
- An overview of EarthCraft marketing, administration and program protocol
- Information about construction materials and services provided by EarthCraft sponsors
The EarthCraft Renovation training qualifies attendees for continuing education credit from the following organizations: AIA – 7 LU, BPI – 7 hours.
EarthCraft HVAC Trade Contractor Training
EarthCraft’s HVAC Trade Contractor Training will help contractors understand and meet EarthCraft’s above-code HVAC standards, preparing them to offer EarthCraft services to builders, improve their level of customer service and expand their work into the growing green building sector.
The training will include:
- An overview of the EarthCraft program, including required documentation, the inspection process and scheduling implications
- An in-depth review of the EarthCraft Worksheet and Technical Guidelines
- Building science essentials, including duct sealing, pressure imbalances, return air pathways and combustion safety issues
- Proper Manual J, S and D calculations, ENERGY STAR® requirements and ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation standards
- Hands-on blower door and duct blaster instruction
The EarthCraft House HVAC Trade Contractor Training is approved under the rules of the Georgia State Licensing Board for Conditioned Air Contractors, Residential and General Contractors for 6 continuing education hours. In addition, is approved for 8 continuing education hours from North American Technician Excellence (NATE).
EarthCraft Technical Advisor Boot Camp
This three-day intensive training will cover the EarthCraft design review process, pre-drywall inspections and final inspections, preparing you for an EarthCraft Technical Advisorship. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the EarthCraft Technical Advisor field exam.
Attendees must be certified HERS raters or members of Southface Energy Rated Homes. Southface’s full-time EarthCraft staff will lead the training.
Please contact EarthCraft at regional@earthcraft.org with your HERS provider information. Please put ‘EarthCraft TA Training’ in the subject line.
Breakfast and lunch will be included during the training component.
