LEED ® GA ™ V4 & V4.1 Exam prep. course + 2xMockup Exams

Description

What's LEED?

LEED Stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.

LEED is the most popular building rating system worldwide is a leading-edge system for certifying high-performance buildings and sustainable neighborhoods.

LEED was developed by USGBC, and the LEED Green Building Rating System is the USGBC's primary vehicle for promoting sustainable design and construction

LEED was created to accomplish the following:

•Define "green building" by establishing a common standard of measurement.

•Promote integrative, whole-building design practices.

•Recognize environmental leadership in the building industry.

•Stimulate green competition.

•Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits.

•Transform the building market.

Why LEED ? What driving us to choose LEED?

-State and local government incentives - many government agencies give tax breaks for green building.

-Projects may require it - many local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as developers are requiring LEED certification in order to win bids and award contracts

-LEED facilitates the integrative process from start to finish - LEED encourages design teams to use a holistic approach and to measure progress.

-Third party validation of achievement – LEED is the mechanism through which project teams certify the performance of their buildings through an independent third party certification.

-Cost Savings on Utilities - A study conducted by the New Buildings Institute titled ‘Energy Performance of LEED for New Construction Buildings’ analyzed 121 LEED Certified office buildings in the U.S. and found that they use 24% less energy than

similar buildings. Indoor and outdoor water use can also be reduced.

-Good PR – Your project will receive marketing exposure through the USGBC Web site, case studies, media announcements, and a LEED certification plaque to mount on the building.

-Increased Value – LEED certified buildings studies are able to charge higher rents for their optimal office environments, making the building itself more valuable for owners and stakeholders.

Green Buildings Definition

   Is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building's life cycle. That life cycle respectfully analyzes and integrates site selection through design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. The practice expands and also complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort.

Green buildings are specifically designed structures that reduce the overall negative impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by:

•Efficiently using energy, water, land, and materials.

•Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity.

•Reducing waste and pollution from each green building.

•Continuously looking for ways to improve performance.

•Use environmental friendly or sustainable materials.

•Have lesser transportation requirement.

•Protect/restore habitat

Credit categories

1-Location and Transportation

2-Sustainable Sites

3-Water Efficiency

4-Energy and Atmosphere

5-Materials and Resources

6-Indoor Environmental Quality

7-Innovation

8-Regional Priority

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