Construction Trades – LEED student

Construction Trades - LEED Home

Instructor:

Brian Peets

 

Para-Professional:

John Smolen

 

Course Description:

Construction Trades - LEED (CTL) has been designed to teach students the basics in residential construction using environmentally friendly (green build) and Energy Star® features. Using U.S. Green Building Council guidelines, students will build the house from the ground up focusing on environmental performance in categories such as site choice and preparation, energy and water use, building and finishing materials, quality of indoor air, and the skills and knowledge necessary to build a LEED certified home.

*Enrollment for Construction Trades LEED is recommended for returning seniors from our Habitat for Humanity home build or seniors who have not been able to dedicate two years to the construction program.

 

 

View Course Syllabus

Construction Trades

View site progress:

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Site sign

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Walls

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Pouring walls. 2008/09 home in background.

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Finishing walls

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Finishing walls

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Laying floors

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Interior walls

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Interior walls

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Walls and trusses

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Exterior walls

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Heating system

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Wiring with assistance from B & L Electric

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Prep for siding

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Exterior as of February 2, 2010

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Special Features of the Program:


The major feature
of the program is
the focus on building a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) home.

Work-based learning opportunities are available for qualified students.

Articulated college credit is available from Barren Institute of Technology, and Ferris State University.

 

View a list of program advisors:

Construction Trades LEED advisory committee

Construction Trades – LEED