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Build a Greener Future: Unlock Your Potential with High-Performance Building Skills

Are you a carpenter in Vermont looking to elevate your career, contribute to a sustainable future, and gain in-demand skills? The “Basics of High Performance Building” course offers a unique opportunity to do just that. This two-part training is designed to equip both aspiring and experienced builders with the essential knowledge of building science and high-performance construction principles.

Why is This Course for You?

Vermont is in urgent need of skilled builders who understand the nuances of high-performance construction. This course directly addresses that need, offering numerous benefits:

  • In-Demand Jobs: Gain a working knowledge of building science, making you a highly sought-after professional in Vermont’s growing green building sector.
  • Professional Recognition: Be acknowledged as a professional by major construction and architectural firms across Vermont.
  • Swift Career Opportunities: For existing carpenters, this college-free path opens doors to quicker advancement in your profession.
  • Second Career Path: If you’re a carpenter seeking a meaningful second career, this course provides an avenue for personal growth and positive statewide change.
  • Climate Crisis Mitigation: Directly contribute to addressing the energy crisis, making a tangible and positive impact on the environment.

What You’ll Learn: A Deep Dive into Building Science

Taught by instructor Junio Anthes-Moody, this comprehensive course is a key component of Vermont’s homebuilder certification system for high-performance builders. It’s part of a larger initiative to educate and mentor the next generation of building professionals.

You’ll gain an introduction to the scientific laws governing heat, water, and air movement within buildings. The course then applies these concepts to the assessment, design, and execution of modern high-performance building and renovation practices. Expect hands-on experience with modern building assessment tools and an understanding of control layers on architectural drawings.

Here’s a breakdown of the course units:

  • Unit 1: Science – Where’s the water coming from, where’s the heat going?

    • This unit introduces you to the fundamental scientific principles of heat, air, and moisture movement. You’ll explore how these principles relate to the durability and efficiency of high-performance building components. Hands-on introductions to tools like blower doors, manometers, IR cameras, hygrometers, and moisture meters are included.
    • Key Topics: Definitions of Building Science and High-Performance Building, Damage Factors (UV, Heat, Water), Physics of Heat Transfer, Moisture Transfer, Hygrothermal Dynamics, Air Movement, and Building Assessment Tools & Terminology.”‘

 

  • Unit 2: Buildings – Bringing it all home. (Hey hey, my my, that assembly has to dry…)

    • Building on Unit 1, this unit brings the science into the context of design and execution practices for both traditional and modern high-performance building. You’ll learn about the building as a whole system, integrated design principles, and the identification and compatibility of control layers. The course also covers historical and modern insulation, fenestration components, basic HVAC systems, and an introduction to the Vermont 2020 Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES). You’ll engage in hands-on work with architectural drawings.
    • Key Topics: Building as a System, Control Layers (water, air, heat, UV) and their materials, identifying control layers on plans, Ventilation, Heating Systems, and Vermont 2020 RBES.

Upcoming Training Dates & Locations:

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your skills and career!

Cost & Registration:

  • SEON Members: $500 (with a $50 member discount applied)
  • Non-members: $550. Consider becoming a member to receive a $50 discount on all classes!
  • Group Discount: Get 10% off for multiple registrations from one company. Contact Guy Payne at guy@building.org or 802-367-9264 for more details.

Ready to build a better future? Sign up today and take the first step towards becoming a certified high-performance builder in Vermont!