Education

The Leading Edge

The Leading Edge Student Design Competition seeks to support and enhance the study of sustainable and energy-efficient building practices in architectural education. We invite students and instructors of architecture to explore the use of new materials and strategies for buildings that approach the goal of zero-net energy use.
Leading Edge Website

Living Building Leader

Through Cascadia Green Building Council’s web based Living Building Leader series, design professionals can engage and learn from leaders and experts in the various fields that need to be addressed when designing Living Buildings.  Comprised of seven “petals” or courses, participants in the Living Buildings Leader series have the possibility to earn the full Living Building Leader designation upon completion.  

NBI’s Technical Director Mark Frankel serves as the primary presenter for the “Energy” category (petal) and presents on such energy topics as passive and active strategies, and building performance metrics.
Living Building Leader sessions on energy