USGBC Green Building Basics & LEED

Title: USGBC Green Building Basics & LEED
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Description: For those new to green building, this instructor-led course offers an introduction to USGBC, green building principles and the fundamentals of the LEED Rating System. It includes topics on climate change and building impacts; motivators for green building; and conventional versus integrative approaches – and the associated benefits – to building design, construction and operations. This is the first step in building your knowledge of USGBC, LEED and green building best practices and is a recommended prerequisite for any 200 or 300-level LEED education program.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe USGBC and the LEED Rating System
• Consider the value of building green
• Define specific examples of green building practices
• Know where to go for additional resources and support

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Building industry professionals seeking to gain an introductory understanding of the LEED® Rating System and green building strategies, benefits and resources.
• Architects • Designers • Consultants • Facility Managers
• Engineers • Developers • Contractors • Subcontractors
• Owners • Homeowners • Manufacturers • Real Estate Professional

For more information and to register, visit https://www.usgbc.org/CourseCatalog/coursedetail.aspx?ID=90000027
Start Time: 08:30
Date: 2010-06-25
End Time: 12:30