Biomimicry in Sustainable Design
Biomimicry is a design philosophy and process
that studies nature's biology and imitates these
models to solve human design problems. The
course will explore natural forms, measures, and
biological processes with examples of how
designers can mimic nature's design lessons
with the goal of helping projects reach deeper
sustainability. The instructor is Janus Welton,
AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CSBA, Biomimicry
Specialist. CEUs: AIA 6LU - HSW
April 27• 10 am - 4:30 pm
1 session • $150
HSI 577-02 • BRC
Living Infrastructure
This course will provide an introduction to the
concepts of Living Roofs, Living Walls, Urban
Agriculture and various stormwater management
techniques which use living plants in integral
and equal partnership with grey infrastructure.
These design methods are finding increasing
acceptance and popularity as locally adaptive,
aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective sustainable
design approaches. The class will discuss
living building methods relevant to the
Hudson Valley and why these could be helpful
in addressing pressing issues in the region. The
course will be augmented with readings, work
projects and optional field trips. The instructors
are Gail Beverly, CSBA, LEED GA, GRP and
Barbara Z. Restaino, ASLA, LEED AP
BD&C.
Thursday evenings, Apr 4 - May 9 • 6 - 8 pm
6 sessions • $349
HSI 590-01 • SRC
Living Home Design (Living Building Challenge)
This program illustrates the imperatives of the
Living Building Challenge Certification
Program: 7 Petals of SITE, WATER, ENERGY,
HEALTH, MATERIALS, EQUITY and BEAUTY
and the 20 imperatives necessary to achieve
a Living Home. The course explores how a
Living Home Design Competition winner
planned for a cold climate while meeting the
standards of "Living Building" and how that can
be applied in the Northeast. The instructor is
Janus Welton, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CSBA,
Biomimicry Specialist. CEUs! AIA6LU - HSW
July 20, 2013 • 10 am - 4:30 pm
1 session • $150
HSI 578-02 • BRC
Placemaking in a Changing Climate - Workshop
Placemaking – the collaborative creation of the
places we want to live in –promotes economic
revitalization while helping communities cope
with climate change. This workshop fosters
resilient, sustainable communities through asset based
urban design at any scale from a block to
a city. Principles include "architecture of place",
urban landscape; streets designed for people as
well as vehicles; lighter, quicker, cheaper ways
to make visible change; and getting people
involved. Focus on needs and opportunities in
your community. Partial scholarship via work
Myrick, AICP, Senior Vice President, Project
for Public Spaces, and Melissa Everett, Ph.D.,
Executive Director, Sustainable Hudson
Valley
Sat, Apr 6 • 9 am - 12 pm
1 session • $90
HSI 595-01 • SRC
Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program
The Sustainable Building Advisor Program is a nine-month certification course focused on practical,
innovative ways to design, construct and manage buildings that are resource efficient, environmentally
responsible, cost effective, and healthy for all occupants. It includes consideration of the
US Green Building Council LEED rating system criteria but the curriculum goes beyond LEED topics.
The curriculum utilizes guest speakers who present in their area of expertise, as well as field
trips to instructive sites.
The program is geared toward, but not limited to, building professionals who are looking to extend
their knowledge of high performance buildings and sustainable development practices. There are no
specific prerequisites for the program other than the desire to learn about creating buildings that are
responsive to the needs of sustainability. Graduates include architects, engineers, realtors, planners,
builders, developers and many others – even those who want a career change.
SBA training prepares professionals to take the CSBA exam, which provides the nationally recognized
Certified Sustainable Building Advisor designation. The SBA program is rated as a 400 Level
Mastery Course by the US Green Building Council's Education Provider Program. The course is
approved for LEED AP credential maintenance credits and fulfills the LEED Green Associate exam
eligibility criteria.
May 11 - January 18 (9 months) • 9 am - 5 pm
18 sessions • $2,245
HSI 900-07 • BRC
Instructor: Janus Welton, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, CSBA, Biomimicry Specialist.
Tuition includes certification exam fee. Payment plan available.
Call 687-5012 for more information.