LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognised green building certification system. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in March 2000, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

LEED promotes sustainable building and development practices through a suite of rating systems that recognise projects that implement strategies for better environmental and health performance. The LEED rating systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED committees, diverse groups of volunteers representing a cross-section of the building and construction industry. Key elements of the process include a balanced and transparent committee structure, technical advisory groups that ensure scientific consistency and rigor, opportunities for stakeholder comment and review, member ballot of new rating systems, and fair and open appeals.

LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types – commercial as well as residential. It works throughout the building lifecycle – design and construction, operations and maintenance, tenant fitout, and significant retrofit. And LEED for Neighborhood Development extends the benefits of LEED beyond the building footprint into the neighborhood it serves.

CIBSE are now offering training that will give you the foundation for pursuing the LEED Green Associate exam.

Course dates:

20th March, London - Click here to book

LEED 201 Core Concepts and Strategies 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 LEED, including basics of the building certification process. The core of the workshop presents:

LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level for the various rating systems. Key LEED metrics and LEED referenced standards are addressed throughout the workshop. This workshop is intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED and those pursuing GBCI's LEED Green Associate credential.

• 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 credit category goals.

This course is not eligible for CMP hours but does satisfy LEED Green Associate eligibility requirements.  You will be provided with a certificate of completion that will enable you to apply to take your LEED Green Associate exam.