Narrative
Introducing the basics for green buildings and sustainability: The main objective is to summarize the Green principles and rating system and explaining the main LEED Categories in a simple manner in order to help and assist the readers and the students to achieve the LEED Green Associate exam.
The course objectives are to presents a simple summarized lessons learned focusing on the main issues related to location & transportation, sustainable sites, Water efficiency, Energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation and regional priority, additionally I will focus on the LEED for neighborhood development, plus pattern and design in addition to the green infrastructure and buildings.
The course contents will discuss the rating system and the LEED categories in addition to the steps of certification for new construction and buildings projects,
The course contents will discuss the MPRs and the integrated project delivery and the LEED online with the CIRs and the LEED approaches and Systems.
Ending up with the terminologies and major definitions and terms of green principles and ideologies.
It is an excellent reference for all students and beginners reaching to achieve the LEED accreditation, and aim to understand the Main principles of green buildings and sustainability in a very comprehensive and simple explanation to be able to memorize the subject for the exam.
Course brief & Content
Chapter One: About LEED
- Sustainability introduction and LEED literature review
- Introduction of Green Principles
- USGBC & LEED
Chapter Two: LEED Rating Systems & Certification
Project Certification requirements
LEED rating systems LEED Process
Accreditations & Certifications
Chapter Three: LEED Categories
- System thinking, life cycle, Integrative process, iterative process
- Location & Transportation
- Sustainable sites
- Water efficiency
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Material & Resources
- Indoor Environmental quality
- Innovation
- Regional Priority
References:
- USGBC Core concept study guide
- GBRI LEED Green Associate Study Guide
- LEED green Associate candidate handbook
- LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements
- Guidance on innovation and design
