This course provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED rating systems. Learn about LEED intents at the credit category level, including common strategies, synergies, metrics and referenced standards; as well as basics of the LEED certification process. Interactive activities based on real LEED projects reinforce what you've learned. This course is recommended prior to taking commercial rating system-specific education programs. This is a full-day, USGBC Faculty-led course.
OBJECTIVES
IDENTITY the key components of the LEED Rating System.
DISCUSS overall LEED Certification process.
DESCRIBE the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category
EXPLAIN regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category
RECOGNISEsuccessful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Those with a stake in their company's or community's building practices, whether on project sites or in a non-technical field of practice; those directly involved in green building projects; those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential.
