How to achieve Gold/Platinum GreenStar Homes
Published 2022-06-16
Each of the levels in GreenStar Homes builds up on one another. This course is the continuation of the certified and silver level courses which can be found here.
This session will cover the requirements and alternative approaches to achieving Gold and Platinum certification and how each item fits in the five pillars of green building; energy, health, materials, water, and place.
To better follow along in class you may wish to access the full manual and workbook here
greenhomeinstitute.org/greenstar-homes-certificati…
While GreenStar Homes is meant to address our existing housing stock, it can and has been used on new construction, and we will briefly cover this too.
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) - LEED AP Homes
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Lessons learned:
1. Know more about the Gold and Platinum level of GreenStar Homes Certification to improve home health
2. Articulate sustainable design features of a Gold or Platinum project to improve occupant welfare
3. Understand where to go to get more information about silver greenstar home requirements and trade offs
4. Review details for the next level of a greener home and further resources.
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-ac…
Instructor - Brett Little – Program Manager – Certified GreeHome Professional
Brett has served at GHI since 2011 and since then has helped oversee the LEED for Homes program ensuring certification over nearly 10,000 units across 100’s of projects and many certified GreenStar Homes. Brett helps to instructor moderate education sessions that are both online and in-person, frequently conducting more than 50 per year. He serves as a LEED for Homes Green Rater on small, affordable housing projects in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Brett has certified 2 of his own homes under the GreenStar Homes Certification program.