Program Details
Learn
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started or advance in the field of high-performance buildings. Learn cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, and durability of homes, enhancing overall client appeal.
After successful completion of this course, the participant will have the knowledge and skills to successfully build, certify, and market EarthCraft homes.
- Building science basics
- EarthCraft program fundamentals
- The EarthCraft certification process
- Strategies for marketing EarthCraft projects
- Green building incentive programs
Earn
Upon completion of the course, qualifying builders will be prepared and eligible to sit for a 50-question EarthCraft Builder exam, register and join the EarthCraft House program, and begin the process of certifying their first EarthCraft House.
Schedule
This is a one-day, live, in-person training. The course begins at 9:00am ET and ends at 5:00pm ET. The training takes place at Virginia Housing’s Conference Center located at 4224 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Course Requirements
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite requirements needed to attend this training. Students are required to complete a short set of online prep modules before training begins. Access to these modules is sent upon course registration.
Our Trainers
Bill Riggs
Technical Director
Viridiant
Andrew Grigsby
Community Energy Services Director
Viridiant