Concord, NH The New Hampshire Chapter of the Appraisal Institute presents the Introduction to Green Buildings: Principles & Concepts on October 13 at the Holiday Inn at 172 North Main St.

This one-day introduction course focuses on the evolution of green buildings, the concept of sustainability in buildings, and the principles, practices, and components that distinguish sustainable from conventional buildings.

Registration at 7:45 a.m. Class schedule is 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.with lunch from noon-12:30 p.m. (provided by the Holiday Inn and included in the cost of class).

To register please visit: www.myappraisalinstitute.org/education/newhampshire/

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize competency and standards implications of appraising green buildings

• Understand the evolution of green buildings

• Understand the six elements of green building. Identify benefits and costs of green buildings

• Recognize the green building certification and ratings programs for energy conservation and sustainability. Understand the primary areas of green reporting

• Understand highest and best use implications

• Consider the three approaches to value in context of green buildings.