Populus offers an intensive hands-on LEED for Homes training class.
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LEED For Homes Intensive Training
LEED For Homes Intensive Training
Populus’ LEED for Homes Intensive Training is designed to expand
your knowledge of the USGBC’s LEED for Homes program or to help
you study for the LEED for Homes AP specialty exam. Looking for LEED for
Homes study materials but not ready to take a class? You can purchase
a Green Associate Study Guide, LEED for Homes flashcards or practice LEED
Accredited Professional exams through the Populus
Green Building Bookstore.
Populus' LEED for Homes classes are taught by David
Neiger, Principal at Populus Sustainable Design Consulting:
- B.S. Architecture, Penn State University
- RESNET Home Energy Rater & Green Rater
- BPI Certified Building Analyst
- LEED AP Homes
- Served as a Subject Matter Expert to the USGBC
Featuring
- Hands-on learning experiences that emphasize project team roles and
credit requirements
- Green Rater demonstrations
- In-depth coverage of building science, including air leakage, moisture
control, ventilation strategies and durability management
- Overview of RESNET's Home Energy Rating System (or "HERS rating"),
including key energy efficiency strategies
- Comprehensive coverage of green building, including materials and
resources, water efficiency, indoor air quality, energy efficiency,
sustainable sites and landscaping
- Introduction to complimentary green building certification programs,
including EPA's Indoor airPLUS and ENERGY STAR for New Homes program
Upcoming Classes
Populus' LEED for Homes Intensive Training is Currently by Appointment Only
If you'd like to schedule a LEED for Homes Intensive Training Class for your organization, please contact Laura Hutchings at 303-325-7650 or use the registration form below.
We are happy to schedule a training at your location or at our training facilities in Boulder, Colorado.
Who Will Benefit From This Training
The class is geared toward green building professionals (especially architects
and builders) interested in learning more about the USGBC’s LEED
for Homes program, those interested in learning green building and building
science principles (especially as it relates to durability issues, indoor
air quality and energy efficiency), real estate professionals who seek
to understand and market green homes, as well as product manufacturers
and salespeople who want to better understand how their products interact
with green building certification programs.
While the class is an intensive introduction to green building and building
science principles, it is also designed for those interested in studying
for GBCI’s (the “Green Building Certification Institute”)
LEED for Homes AP (or “Accredited Professional”) exam.
Registration
Included with Registration: LEED for Homes Intensive Training class
and Populus’ LEED for Homes outline.

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