1 LU CMP/AIA/HSW/SDArchitects play a key role in the success of a LEED project, but often that role is not well defined. This session defines the Architect’s role as project team leader without LEED Project Administrator duties, including decision making, owner/client relationship, quality assurance checks, documentation responsibilities, and much more. Best Practices and lessons learned from actual LEED building projects are included. This program is registered with GBCI for 1 CMP hour, LEED Specific BD+C, and with the AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour. Take the course.
- Posted:
- October 2012
- Subject(s):
- LEED
- Sponsor:
- Marvin Windows & Doors
This webinar will open with a brief introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, followed by a discussion of the specific impacts the residential building sector on our shared environments. We will then discuss the benefits of green homes and how LEED for Homes can help us obtain green, high performance homes. The key aspects of rating system will be explored as well as the roles and responsibilities of the key stake holders involved in a LEED for Homes project, including; USGBC, a LEED for Homes Provider, a LEED for Homes Green Rater and the design and construction team. By the end of the webinar you will be familiar with the education and additional resources available to you and well as the next steps you should take to get started on your next LEED for Homes project. This program has been registered with the AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour, and with GBCI for 1 CMP hour. Take the course.
- Posted:
- October 2011
- Subject(s):
- LEED
- Sponsor:
- United States Green Building Council
At the end of this session, you should be able to follow LEED criteria to help achieve green building certification; list which LEED categories apply to interior lighting and how you may earn points on your next project by implementing the solutions outlined; describe today’s changing aggressive energy legislation and what you can do to meet or exceed these requirements; and finally, describe revolutionary new lighting control technologies that save energy and help achieve LEED certification. Take the course.
- Posted:
- August 2011
- Subject(s):
- LEED, Interiors, Lighting
- Sponsor:
- Philips Ledalite
1.0 LU HSW/SDThis learning unit will explore the sustainable choices available for architectural wood doors. You will review the requirements for FSC certification, and how different core compositions qualify for LEED assistance. You will identify how increasing need for low-emitting products is impacting wood door manufacturers and sustainable veneer options. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2011
- Subject(s):
- Green Design, Windows, Doors, LEED
- Sponsor:
- VT Industries
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NARI
1.0 LU HSW/SDBy the end of this course you should be able to describe why daylight is an important component of sustainable design. You will be able to compare and contrast the different daylighting strategies available. You will also understand the minimum requirements for achieving LEED with daylighting and cite the specific ways that tubular daylighting devices can help projects earn LEED accreditation. Take the course.
- Posted:
- January 2011
- Subject(s):
- Daylighting, Energy Efficiency, LEED
- Sponsor:
- Solatube
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NARI
1 LU HSW/SD Making the Grade – LEED for Schools 2009 is an AIA-certified learning unit that will explain how and why indoor air quality and acoustic performance affect learning environments. Furthermore, the course provides an in-depth review of both indoor air quality and acoustic performance as they relate to the LEED® for Schools 2009 requirements. Take the course.
- Posted:
- December 2009
- Subject(s):
- Acoustics, Building Science, Energy Efficiency, LEED, Walls and Ceilings
- Sponsor:
- USG
- Certification(s):
- AIA
1.5 LU HSW/SDAfter completing this course, you will be able to describe what hydronic heating is and why its use is advantageous to the homeowner. You will be able to identify the parts of a hydronic heating system including the heat sources. You will be able to classify different heat emitters by component. Take the course.
- Posted:
- August 2009
- Subject(s):
- LEED, Energy Efficiency, Water Heaters, Sustainability
- Sponsor:
- Propane Education and Research Council
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NAHB, NARI
- 1.0 LU HSW/SD
After completing this course, you will be able to identify the benefits of using propane instead of other energy options in green residential building; you will be able to describe distribution of propane, retail services available, residential propane storage options and applications. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2009
- Subject(s):
- Renewable Energy, LEED, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Water Heaters
- Sponsor:
- Propane Education and Research Council
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NAHB
1 LU HSW/SDYou will examine issues that provide momentum for green building. You will be introduced to how synthetic gypsum is produced, why it can be used in green building, how it can contribute to the LEED rating system and why it is just as good as natural gypsum. Take the course.
- Posted:
- June 2009
- Subject(s):
- LEED, Sustainability
- Sponsor:
- Temple-Inland
- Certification(s):
- AIA
1 LUYou will learn strategies for reducing water consumption and how these strategies contribute to LEED building certification. New technologies are discussed, water consumption statistics reveal how important water conservation really is, and various LEED category requirements are reviewed. Take the course.
- Posted:
- July 2008
- Subject(s):
- Faucets, LEED
- Sponsor:
- Delta
- Certification(s):
- AIA
