Green Building Rating Systems
2023-EXCEL01
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1.00
LU|HSW
4.37
Course expires on: 05/02/2026
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Description
Building certification systems offer valuable frameworks for designing buildings with environmental and human outcomes in mind. This presentation reviews the mechanics, goals, values, and the relative cost and effort of five common building certifications on the market today (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and Green Globes) providing attendees with a deeper understanding of which rating system might be most appropriate for their next project.
Course expires 05/01/2024
Learning Objectives
Define green building rating system mechanics and identify corresponding components of each rating system.
Recognize the benefits and considerations for the following third-party green building rating systems: LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and Green Globes.
Gain a general understanding of certification costs, recertification requirements, prerequisites and minimum requirements, health and environmental benefits, and market maturity of each rating system.
Identify which rating systems would be most appropriate for a project based on client objectives and budget.
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Ecoimpact is a leading sustainability firm out of the nation’s capital. Summer has managed the certification of more than a half-million square feet of green building space and is currently managing the certification of another two million square feet. Her expertise in sustainable design and construction is backed by 15 years of experience in green building rating systems, design guides, building product standards, and certifications. Summer specializes in green building program project management including documentation and submission for LEED and Green Globes. Summer is also an active member of the US Green Building Council’s Carolinas Community where she serves as Market Leadership Advisory Board Co-Chair.