Principles of Building Science Training Event Scheduled for Nov.

The Environments For Living® green building rating program is offering a two-day training event in Phoenix on Nov. 9 and 10, featuring national building technology leader John Tooley. Participants in the class will learn key principles of building science focused on developing environmentally responsible homes that are energy efficient, durable and comfortable.

The course is designed to help building professionals compete more effectively in today's housing market by understanding green building issues of importance to home buyers. Participants will learn techniques for green home construction, including improved energy performance, indoor air quality and moisture management. The training will cover the following topics:

•Understanding why green is important to your business
•Building a tight structure
•Improving the thermal boundary
•Developing a conditioning strategy that works in your climate
•Understanding and implementing moisture management
•Offering indoor environmental quality in your homes
•Achieving water conservation without sacrificing homeowner comfort
•Developing an energy-efficient lighting plan
•Implementing and promoting sound control for enhanced quality of living
•Maximizing the power of green marketing

All interested building professionals are invited to attend. Those completing the course are eligible for Building Performance Institute (BPI) and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) continuing education units (CEUs).

The instructor, John Tooley, is the recipient of several awards and recognitions in the science of energy efficient building and is a prolific, nationwide trainer and author or co-author of many papers. He has diagnosed and repaired more than 5,000 residential buildings, received the Energy Efficient Building Association's Joule Award for innovative contributions to the building industry, and the State of Florida's "Governor's Energy Award" for his contributions to Florida Power & Light's duct leakage program.

To register for the Principles of Building Science training, visit www.environmentsforliving.com or call (866) 912-7233.