DOWN TO EARTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING – NATURAL & LOW ENERGY BUILDS

  • DOWN TO EARTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING – NATURAL & LOW ENERGY BUILDS

    1 HSW
    • Course Description / Learning Objectives 

    • In 2023, Habitat for Humanity Gunnison Valley (HHGV) received the Green Builder Home of the Year Award Overall Grand Winner. That illustrated how big benefits can come in small packages. Cillian Liam Barrett, founder of Hearth Home Design/Build construction homes for HHGV in Colorado will discuss the homes in detail and show how emphasizing sustainability is a way for local families to obtain affordable housing. Cillian will also explain how similar principles were incorporated into a home on Hopi land in northern Arizona. These homes are grounded to the earth, incorporate materials that are earth-friendly, and incorporate passive heating and cooling design principles. Learn about his strategies and those incorporated into other affordable housing across the country. (The course assumes that the attendee will have a grasp of basic building science such as the homes envelope, R-values, insulation, HVAC basics, air tightness, and passive solar.)

      Learning Objectives

      • Understand that sustainable housing designs promote health by utilizing earth-friendly materials and passive heating and cooling principles to create a healthier living environment for occupants.
      • Analyze how proper orientation and architectural features of a home enhance safety by reducing risks associated with extreme temperatures and power outages.
      • Introduce affordable housing solutions that emphasize energy efficiency, which ultimately supports the welfare of families by lowering living costs and improving overall quality of life.
      • Articulate the importance of stable interior temperatures achieved through strategic design, as it significantly contributes to the occupants' comfort and welfare during varying climate conditions.
      • This is a SARA approved 1 HSW Course

  • Certificate/ Transcript Information

  • This course is open to both SARA members and future members.

    It has been certified by SARA. All participants will receive a certificate upon review and approval. If you are a SARA member, this course will also be automatically recorded in your official SARA member transcript. If you are not yet a member, you will still receive your certificate—and we hope you will consider joining us.

    Our mission is Architect Helping Architect. We believe continuing education should support the profession—not burden it. That is why we provide free Zero Net Carbon training for California licensed architects, free Accessibility training, and free Florida Advanced Building Code courses for Florida licensed architects.

    If you are not already a member, we invite you to join a growing community committed to advancing architects through education, advocacy, recognition, and support. Join today for only $99 and support our mission!

    To begin:
    • Enter the name and email address you used to register your SARA membership (or the email you are using for this course).
    • Watch the video in full.
    • Click “Next” and complete the multiple-choice questions.
    • Click “Submit.”

    Upon review and approval, your certificate will be issued. SARA members will see this course reflected in their official transcript.

    If you have any questions, please contact us at ceus@saranational.org

  • Q&A

    All questions must be answer correctly in order to submit the form and receive your certificate of completion.
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