LEED

·         Workshop: Green Building Core Concepts & Understanding (Green Associate)

This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED – including those with a stake in their company’s or community’s building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing GBCI’s LEED Green Associate credential.
The workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the workshop presents LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level – across building types and rating systems – touching on strategies, synergies, and specific examples that are reinforced by real project cases. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the workshop. Interactive activities within the course keep you engaged and reinforce what you’ve learned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

o   Identify the key components of the LEED rating system

o   Discuss the basic LEED certification process

o   Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category

o   Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals

o   Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category

 RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

o   None

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES

·         Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques. The Faculty for this workshop will be David Freeman. Instructors are subject to change.

·         Participant workbook, which includes interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects and a glossary of key green building definitions

·         Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations

·         Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments

·         Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resourcesThis course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.

§  GBCI 7 CE Hours

§  AIA 7 HSWs

§  CSI .7 CEUs

§  BOMI 7 CPDs

§  IFMA 7 CFM/FMP

·         Green Associate Exam Preparation Study

o   The LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Study sessions will be facilitated by individuals who have taken and passed the LEED GA exam.  They will provide useful insight and tips for attendees looking to take their exam soon.

·         Workshop: Building Design & Construction

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the LEED for New Construction or LEED for Core & Shell Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is also appropriate for those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential – and complimentary, discounted exam preparation and practice test resources will be available in fall 2009 for workshop participants pursuing the LEED credential.

An official USGBC LEED Faculty member will walk the class through the phases of a typical project, including key decisions that project teams must make and guidance on how to make them. Throughout the day, you will engage with other participants in interactive activities that use case examples to enable you to work hands-on with the LEED Rating System.  Participants receive exclusive online access to the reference guide, and the rating system is available for free at www.usgbc.org

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Building industry professionals seeking to increase their understanding of the LEED for New Construction and Core & Shell Rating Systems and green building strategies, benefits and resources, including:

• Architects • Designers • Consultants • Owners • Engineers • Developers • Contractors       • Manufacturers

To make the most of this workshop, you should have the following prior knowledge: Experience with building design and construction practices and high level competency with the LEED for New Construction and/or LEED Core & Shell Rating System and the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 2009 Edition.

LEARNING LEVEL

This is a 300-level course. The 200-level LEED Core Concepts and Strategies course is strongly recommended as preparation.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

·         AIA/CES HSW/SD LU: 7

·         BOMI (CPD): 7

·         CSI (CEU): 7

·         IFMA (CFM/FMP): 7

·         Building Design & Construction Exam Preparation Study

o   The LEED Building Design & Construction Exam Preparation Study sessions will be facilitated by individuals who have taken and passed the LEED BD+C exam.  They will provide useful insight and tips for attendees looking to take their exam soon.