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Basic LEED Overview

Learning objectives and expected outcomes

  • Be able to identify primary categories and considerations within the LEED Rating System.
  • Be able to describe strategies for working toward LEED Certification.
  • Understand the goals and intentions of different credits and categories within the LEED Rating Systems.

Lecture slides and multimedia materials

Basic LEED Overview PDF

Active learning exercises

Synergies and Trade-offs: For each credit, identify synergies between the different potential credits. For example, the single strategy of green roofs could address stormwater management, energy efficiency, and open space.

Homework and Reading

Read More About LEED

LEED reference guide