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Free Information Session

Please join us on July 18, 2013 for an engaging discussion about the latest sustainable building trends and learn more about how you can become a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA).

SBA program information sessions are held at the Pacific Energy Center
851 Howard St SF at 6:00 pm

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Early Bird Registration Discounts

Register by 7/12 and save $200 on tuition for the next 4-month SBA Program that begins on August 9, 2013. See the schedule and learn about the tuition discounts.

SBA Blog

New York Hosts 2nd Annual Passive House Symposium

The second annual Passive House Symposium will be held on Saturday, June 8th at the Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York.  Among the most prominent speakers will be Dr. Berthold Kaufmann, a senior scientist at the Passivhaus Institut, and Richard Leigh, research director of the Urban Green Council. Julie [...]

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The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) Program is a comprehensive certification program that trains you in the practical, forward-thinking ways to design, construct and manage buildings that are resource efficient, environmentally responsible, cost effective, and healthy for all occupants. The SBA Program is applicable to new construction and existing buildings, in both the commercial and residential sectors.

How It Works

How it works - Sustainable Building Advisor ProgramThe SBA Program in San Francisco is offered in nine-month and four-month formats. The nine-month program is designed for busy professionals and meets only two days per month.  The four-month program covers the same curriculum in a shorter period of time, meeting every two weeks. Both programs are taught by a network of over thirty subject experts and include field trips to exemplary projects throughout the Bay Area. The SBA Program is delivered to you in an interactive format that encourages innovation and systems thinking.


Certification

Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA)After successfully completing the SBA program, your next step is to become a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA) by taking the CSBA exam. A passing score entitles you to use the designation CSBA after your name on business cards, resume and other marketing material. Certification is granted by the Sustainable Building Advisor Institute.


Continuing Education

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - LEED AccreditationThe SBA Program is approved for 100 Learning Units with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as continuing education for Certified Green Building Professionals and GreenPoint Raters with Build It Green. LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED Green Associates may also earn up to 100 continuing education credits for this Mastery Level Education Provider Program approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).


Other Cool Stuff

Bay Area Green Business Remodeler ProgramContractors and Architects with the Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA) credential meet the requirements to be a part of the Bay Area Green Business Remodeler Program.


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