An Introduction to Leed Part 1 Flashcards
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Who created LEED?
The USGBC – the United States Green Building Council.
What is LEED?
It is a suite of rating systems to provide standards for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods.
What is LEED intended to accomplish?
LEED is intended to provide building owners and operators with a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
Is LEED a US thing?
No – it is internationally recognized.
Is LEED mandated?
No – it is consensus based, voluntary and market-driven.
What is the USGBC?
It is the U.S. Green Building Councel and was founded in 1992. It is a non-profit trade organization that promotes sustainability in building design, build and operations.
Three things about the USGBC.
- Best known for creating the LEED rating system
- Founder of Greenbuild – a green building conference.
- USGBC started as a grass roots movement.
Who can be a member of the USGBC?
- Companies only.
- Pricing Tiers $300 to $20,000 depending on organization (discounts only available for corporate members (not local chapter members).
Benefits of the USGBC?
- Discount for Greenbuild Expo, Reference guides and Certification
- Subscription to Greensource magazine
- Access to credit interpretation requests
- Member only email lists and webinars.
What is the GBCI?
The Green Building Certification Institute. GBCI was created as a sister organization to the USGBC to perform functions such as handling the credentials and the continuing education Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP).
What does the GBCI do?
- GBCI handles the accreditation process and the process of getting a building LEED registered and certified.
- It offers industry professionals the chance to develop expertise in the field of green building and to receive accreditation as green building professionals.
USGBC v. GBCI
USGBC creates the rating systems and reference guides.
USGBC creates education, background information and the LEED standards or rules..
GBCI conducts the credentialing exams and building registrations and certifications.
GBCI accredits professionals and certifies buildings based on USGBC’s standards.
What does accreditation mean?
Means you pass the exam administered by the GBCI and acknowledges that you are an expert on the LEED rating system.
What does registration mean?
Lets USGBC and GBCI know that a project plans on pursuing certification.
What does certification mean?
Confirmation that a building has achieved the required number of LEED points and is considered a “green building.”
What is LEED 2009?
LEED 2009 incorporates new process for ClRs, Credit Weighting and Regional Priority.
What are the LEED Accreditations?
Three tier system.
Tier I – Green Associate – basic understanding of green building principals & capable of supporting a LEED project.
Tier II – LEED AP+ An expert on one or more of the specific LEED specialties & prepared to administer a LEED project.
Tier III – LEED Fellow – Most prestigious level, based on experience in and contributions to the green building industry.
What is the LEED Green Associate?
1st Step in a LEED professional’s career pathway, the LEED Green Associate credential attests to demonstrated knowledge and skill in understanding and supporting green design, construction and operations.
What is the LEED AP+
This credential signifies an extraordinary depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in a particular field.