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Join us for an engaging discussion about the latest sustainable building tends and learn more about how you can become a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA). RSVP by clicking on the date that works for you:
June 13, 2013
July 18, 2013

Early Bird Registration Discounts

Register by 5/15 and save $200 on tuition for the next 4-month SBA Program that begins on June 15, 2013.  See the schedule and learn about the tuition discounts.

Continuing Education Credits

Earn 100 American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Learning Units and Built It Green continuing education credits by participating in the SBA Program. LEED APs & LEED GAs may also earn up to 100 continuing education units through this USGBC approved Mastery Level Education Provider Program.

SBA Blog

World’s First Algae-Powered Building Opens

New green building materials are constantly popping up on the market and it has become hard to stay on top of what’s latest and greatest.  Occasionally, however, one catches your eye and makes you double take – thinking, “how on earth is that possible?” I recently came across a headline that made me do just [...]

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Innovative Education

Read below what our alumni are saying:

“Having taken the classes and exam for 5 different Green Building Certifications, I can assure you that the SBA Program is hands down the most important. Students can expect to leave the course with the ability to fully comprehend all aspects of sustainability through the eyes of the built environment as well as empowered with the desire to share their newly found understanding.”

Matt Macko, CSBA, LEED AP, HERS, CGBP
Environmental Building Strategies

“The SBA Program was an incredibly effective way for me to increase my knowledge in green building principles and to learn a more holistic approach to energy management. I found the instructors to be of the highest caliber and were experts in their field, yet approachable and engaging. I also felt the course was beneficial in getting us to think outside the box. It was time well-spent and I am proud of my accomplishment in becoming a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA)!”

Andrea Schumer, CSBA
Account Executive, PG&E

“[Through the course] I was able to realize my strengths and weaknesses in green building and improve in each area. I've had at least one person say when reviewing my resume that it's very evident that I am interested in continually growing my green building education, a fact which made that person approach me over someone else for a contracting opportunity.”

Rebecca Anderson, CSBA, LEED AP
O&M Environmental Specialist
University of California, Berkeley

“When I first heard about the course I thought the curriculum would be tailored to Architects and Engineers… As a realtor I didn't have that background in building, but as I went through the course I saw that anybody – in any field – would find the program beneficial.”

Andre Doss, CSBA, CGBP, LEED AP
Realtor, Prudential California

“The program teaches and reminds us that there are many ways to contribute to our society, so that we can all live better. The principles learned are applicable to any field. No matter where you live.”

Tyson Krumholz, CSBA, LEED AP
Senior Project Manager, Webcor

“This is a great class, truly a cut above. The SBA Program was able to weave-together holistic sustainability issues, with formula/equation level detail. I whole-heartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to acquire a better contextual understanding of LEED and other green-rating systems, in addition to collaborating with like-minded professionals to gain a greater understanding of the sustainability issues that affect us all.”

TJ Glidden, CSBA
General Contractor

“This course has enable me to start Sustainable Contra Costa and Citizens for a Sustainable Walnut Creek… My personal goal is to see that a self supporting Sustainability Commission is added to the Walnut Creek group of Commissions. With the education gained from the SBA Course along with the national certification, I feel armed and ready to work with the city in order to make this happen.”

Robert Joe, CSBA, LEED AP
Co-founder, Sustainable Contra Costa

See the video above to find out more about the SBA Program

The SBA Program in the San Francisco Bay Area is part of an international network of course providers offering programs throughout North America. Course curriculum and certification are granted by the Sustainable Building Advisor Institute.

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Unified Systems

Unified Systems

Lifelong Education Institute

Lifelong Education Institute

Sustainable Building Advisor Institute

Sustainable Building Advisor Institute

PG&E

PG&E


American Institute of Architects (AIA)

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Bay Area Green Business Program

Bay Area Green Business Program

Build It Green

Build It Green


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