Sustainable Home Design Schooling Training
To start you career as a sustainable home designer you will need quite a bit of training. You will need to understand architecture, construction and all the appliances and energy efficient practices that go along with construction.
A degree in architecture is need and can cost $8 to $10 thousand a year provided you attend a local college. It could be more for out of state universities.
Another good certification to have is LEED. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED) is a certification of people who have completed a course and test showing that they are knowledgeable in green building practices. This can help you get ready to become a leader as a sustainable home designer.
Sustainable Home Design Resources
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Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction (Builder's Guide)
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Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities
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Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
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Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building
Green Training
Green Schooling
Green Jobs
Green Entrepreneurship
Media/Press Coverage
