(FALL 2009)

An elective course in the Certificate Program in Light Construction and Development Management and the Certificate Program in Sustainability Leadership
What new skills and knowledge do you need to understand and apply the principles of sustainable development and green design/construction in a residential and community development project? This course gives you insight into the underlying principles of sustainable development, the practical application of green building practices, including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and their relevance to residential developments and communities. You will learn how to identify, assess, rate and rank green building practices and elements based on their return on investment and customer satisfaction. The U.S. Green Building Council's new LEED programs for new residential construction will be explained and their applications examined through case studies and local site visits of award winning projects. Guest speakers will provide their perspectives gained from practical experience in relevant sustainable design and construction elements. Gain the foundation of knowledge you need to integrate sustainable design practices into company structures and organization, enhance site and marketing analysis, and integrate into project planning and costing, financial considerations, construction operations, and implementing a green marketing plan. Learn the fundamentals of reducing the environmental footprint of residential buildings and developments.

David "HARD" Harding, CMP, C.Arb., is President of HARDintelligence.com, an Irvine-based training company for homebuilders. With over 30 years international experience in residential and commercial development, the world's very largest financial institutions have relied on HARD's "workout" advice. He has been part of the "Land-Acquisition" team at the largest homebuilders in the country. A member of "Who's Who - the Industry's Finest", he was NAHB Sales Manager of the Year, and has been published in every single major housing journal.