| This course covers the fundamental concepts of green building and is intended for design, construction and real estate professionals, building owners, or anyone who wants to develop their knowledge in this area. The course will prepare students to earn the LEED Green Associate credential from the Green Building Certification Institute and fulfill the eligibility requirement to sit for the exam. Students examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. In each of the first seven units we cover all specification sections listed by the Green Building Certification Institute as exam content areas. The final unit focuses on exam preparation. To be successful in this course and on the exam I recommend you view all the presentations, thoroughly read and understand all the readings, successfully pass each of the unit''s quizzes and engage in the discussion forums with me and your fellow students. You will examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process. Kelly Gearhart, your instructor, holds the designations LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, and will answer your questions in the online discussion.
Agenda
Unit 1
Introduction and Project Site Factors
Introduction to LEED
Community Connectivity
Zoning Requirements
Development
Unit 2
Water Management
Types and Quality of Water
Water Management
Unit 3
Project Systems and Energy Impacts
Environmental Concerns
Green Power
Unit 4
Acquisition, Installation and Management of Project Materials
Recycled Materials
Locally Harvested and Manufactured Materials
Construction Waste Management
Unit 5
Improvements to the Indoor Environment
Ventilation
Pollutants
Indoor Air Quality During Construction
Indoor Air Quality Before Occupancy
Unit 6
Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation & Project Surroundings and Public Outreach
Integrated Project Team Criteria
Durability Planning and Management
Innovative and Regional Design
Codes
Unit 7
LEED Certification Process
Project Requirements and Resources
Costs
Project Resources
Standards
Unit 8
Green Associate Exam Preparation
Credentials
USGBC and GBCI
Exam Application and Eligibility Requirements
What to Expect on Exam Day
After the Exam
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