Michigan Greenstar Remodeling Contractor Qualifying Training

AES, Next Building Forum & MNGS have partnered to bring a Remodeling Program that allows homes to participate in a green certification without going to the lengths and costs of LEED for Homes, National Green Building Standard or GreenBuilt Michigan.

Details
We are offering a major discount to the training, design review and project registration for those attend the pilot training, go through a pilot project and give us constructive feedback on how to make this program more relevant to Michigan.

Currently the checklist and manual are written on Minnesota guidelines but the cold weather climate program is applicable in our climate zone.

8 Hour Training includes

• Why Remodel Green? Best Practices
• Introduction to Green Remodeling Concepts and Opportunities
• Navigating the Michigan GreenStar Program & Checklist
• Basic Building Science Introduction
• MI Builder CEs (Green Building) /AIA/GBCI/NARI Green Continuing Education – 7 Hours
• Be able to lead GreenStar Remodeling Projects
• Become and official GreenStar Qualified Professional

Michael Anschel is heavily involved in the Green Building movement. He led the GreenRemodeling Group in the development of MN GreenStar Certified Green Homes and Remodeling, considered by some to be the most progressive and rigorous green residential building standard in the US. After serving as interim director, he works to facilitate the adoption and incorporation of Green building techniques into the entire Residential construction industry. Michael is also the owner and principal of Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, L.L.C., a nationally recognized award-winning design-build firm that focuses on older residential homes. Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build has been dedicated to Green building for over a decade. They were the recipient of the first National GreenRemodeling Chrysalis Award, and the first MN COTY Award for sustainable remodeling.Michael has served on the Board of Directors for NARI of MN and his spare time is spent outdoors climbing small mountains, cooking, and reading.

Speakers: Michael Anschel

Date/Time: May 28, 2013 / 8am – 5pm

Cost: 2 tiers – 2 heads per business per ticket
1) $125 Basic Fee (normally $300.00 )
2) Tier 2 $500 Full Service

• Free Project Registration – ($300.00 for 2000 Square foot Home)
• Free Design Review ($200 – $300 – Not required)
• Training Fee
• Case Study
• Yard Sign ($90.00)

Location: Builders and Remodelers Association Greater Ann Arbor, 179 Little Lake Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: 734.996.0100

Email: info@nextbuildingforum.org

Links: http://www.alliancees.org/education-and-events/cold-weather-climate-natural-wall-assemblies-strawbale-success-free-webinar/

Event Sponsors

Alliance for Environmental Sustainability
The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability is a resource dedicated to helping people understand the options available for designing, building and occupying structures that offer environmentally friendly alternatives, energy efficient products and improved indoor air quality. AES is dedicated to helping people understand the options available for designing, building and occupying structures that offer environmentally friendly alternatives, energy efficient products and improved indoor air quality.

AES is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of providing sustainable building education to the general public and building industry. Due to the need and the emerging interest of green practices, LEED, and sustainability AES has grown and now serves communities throughout the United States. We are the premiere LEED for Homes Service Provider in the Midwest.

Corporate Sponsor

Big George’s Appliance Mart
Big George’s Home Appliance Mart has been a family owned, local business in Ann Arbor since 1959. We provide our customers with a wide selection of affordable and premium home appliances, home automation and television, fireplace and mattress products. Our purpose is to exceed expectations through personable service with a courteous and efficient delivery team that is timely with minimal disruption to your time and schedule. We are proud of our repeat and referred customer relationships. We pride ourselves on earning an Energy Star Dealer of the Year Award for the 4th straight year by presenting the benefits of energy efficient appliances. Our building features a green roof that reduces heating/cooling costs, limits storm water run-off, and creates a usable space to celebrate the green movement.

Supporting Sponsors

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor), established in 1956, represents more than 300 members and is committed to high standards for the housing industry. Through networking opportunities, education, marketing, activism, and events, we connect businesses and the public in effort to improve our community.