USGBC: LEED Green Associate Workshop

Title: USGBC: LEED Green Associate Workshop
Location: Gensler, 711 Louisiana St. #300 Houston, TX 77002
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Description: n today´s economy, LEED is the language of Green. This 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.This course provides a foundation for pursuing the LEED Green Associate Exam. It is a great place to start if you are considering taking the Green Associate Exam Prep Course.

OBJECTIVES:

* Identify 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
* Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving category goals

LEED FacultyTM: Chip Henderson

Credentials:
AIA/CES 7
CoreNet 7
CSI 0.7
BOMI 7

This course is not eligible for CMP hours but does satisfy the LEED Green Associate eligibility requirements.

See the link for more information on how to register.
Start Time: 08:30
Date: 2011-06-22
End Time: 17:00