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The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications
Next program starts: Autumn 2010
Details will be posted in Spring
Single courses may be available
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Learn about the smart decisions that can help you protect and enhance your single biggest investment-your house. Explore the elements of the architectural process that entail buying a house or building one, planning a major remodel, or looking for the perfect lot. Study function, aesthetics, sustainability, safety, and design so you can make prudent, well-informed choices. Build your awareness of how basic systems in a house work, when and where maintenance money is best spent, and why good design makes a big difference.
What the Program Covers
- The history of Northwest residential architecture
- House styles, sizes, and costs
- Step-by-step overview of the whole process - from initial space planning through design, permitting, and construction
- The roles and services of design and construction professionals and how to choose them
- The basic systems and maintenance of a house
- Residential building, zoning, and energy codes
- The choice of materials and finishes for the interior and exterior
Benefits
You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to make informed decisions and avoid costly or time-consuming mistakes in planning or maintaining your own house project. You will learn about the design and construction process first-hand when you visit an architect-designed house and acquire knowledge in sustainability and green design during a one-day workshop.
Who Should Apply
Level: All experience levels
- New or long-time home owners
- Individuals planning to buy or build a home, add to one, or undertake a major remodel
- Real estate agents
- Developers and commercial architects who want to learn about residential architecture
If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.
Related Workshop
Creating the Sustainable Home - A One Day Workshop
Contact a Program Representative
If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.
