What SBA Program Graduates Have to Say:

“I came into this program wanting to confirm the things I (thought) already knew. I’m leaving it realizing I’ve only just scratched the surface. I’m not a tree-hugger as some say (not even sure what that is) but I am a realist – when it comes to construction anyways. We have a lot of changes to make in this industry. I’ll be a proud part of the change process.”
~ Graduate Vancouver 2009

“The SBA Program was an incredible experience for me. The instructors are people you would be lucky to see in a keynote address at a large conference. We got to spend half a day with most of them, and they all offered us their business cards in case we wanted to contact them. There is no price you can put on the relationships that were made in the class. We agreed to stay in touch and get together every few months after graduation. The 9 months went by way too fast.”
~ Graduate, Vancouver 2009

“Although I was initially anxious about not having a professional background in architecture or engineering, I found great value in the course and felt I was able to make valuable contributions to my team project. My geography background turned out to be surprisingly useful.”
~ Graduate, Vancouver 2008

“This course has had an incredible influence over my life. It has given me the opportunity to really begin to see where my own strengths and weaknesses lay. In addition, it provided me with a path that will allow me to use my skills and be fulfilled as a person.”
~ Engineer, Abacus Engineering

“I have taken many continuing education courses and seminars, but never have I experienced an instructor and Guest Speakers with such dedication and passion for the subject. Upon learning that several papers would be required in order to successfully complete the course, I admit to being less than enthusiastic. However, the discipline of applying the concepts to our group project proved to be the ideal way to understand how sustainable issues learned in class must be tailored to affect real projects. In the end, organizing my thoughts and writing the papers proved to be an enjoyable process.”
~ Architect, Hoshide Williams Architects

“The team projects were a great way to focus the learning on practical applications.”
~ Sustainability Specialist

“I’ve just received my CSBA and must say that it was exactly what I was looking for. Coming from an outside profession, I needed to comprehensive overview of green building. The SBA Program offered this, along with the networking that really helps. Because of the class I am now helping a small Architectural Firm wad through the LEED process for 4 projects.”
~ Todd Staheli,CSBA – class of 2007

“Over the last 2 years I have been responsible for developing guidelines, providing green building assistance to state projects and reporting to the Governor and legislature on the implementation for ESSB5509, the law that requires LEED Silver certification for all state funded projects. The SBA Program was critical in launching my green building career and in turn has been important in the implementation of our LEED Silver law.”
~ Stuart Simpson, CEM, LEED AP, State of WashingtonDept. of General Administration