Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Energy and Atmosphere LEED credit category within the LEED for New Construction Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expa nding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for improving energy performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for New Construction Rating System for the Energy & Atmosphere credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Energy & Atmosphere credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Indoor Environmental Quality LEED credit category within the LEED for New Construction Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for improving the indoor environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for New Construction Rating System for the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Materials and Resources LEED credit category within the LEED for New Construction Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for the acquisition, installation and management of project materials.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for New Construction Rating System for the Materials & Resources credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Materials & Resources credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Sustainable Sites LEED credit category within the LEED for New Construction Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for site management.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for New Construction Rating System for the Sustainable Sites credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Sustainable Sites credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Water Efficiency LEED credit category within the LEED for New Construction Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of theLEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for water efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for New Construction Rating System for the Water Efficiency credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Water Efficiency credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Energy and Atmosphere LEED credit category within the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for improving project systems and energy impacts.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System for the Energy & Atmosphere credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Energy & Atmosphere credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Indoor Environmental Quality LEED credit category within the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for improving the indoor environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System for the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category

This article instructs students on the details of Integrated Project Delivery- definitions, processes, member input, etc. The course also outlines how these IPD compares and contrasts to conventional construction design. Building impacts on the environment and the concept of the triple bottom line are also covered. Review questions are given during the course so that students can determine if he or she understands the material correctly.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply Integrated Project Delivery theories and methods to real-world scenarios
• Think creatively and develop new ideas about running their own projects to be beneficial to all stakeholders
• Differentiate between the old methods of traditional construction and IPD
• Understand impacts of building on the environment and resources as well as explain the concept of the triple bottom line.

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Indoor Environmental Quality LEED credit category within the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for improving the indoor environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System for the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Materials and Resources LEED credit category within the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for the acquisition, management, and installation of project materials.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System for the Materials & Resources credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Materials & Resources credit category

Project teams face the challenge of learning the latest technical requirements and implementation strategies for LEED. This course will take you step-by-step through each one of the prerequisites and credits for the Sustainable Sites LEED credit category within the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System. Save your project time, money and frustration by expanding your current knowledge of the LEED requirements, referenced standards, related credits, and implementation strategies. You will analyze real-world scenarios, technologies, case studies and calculations as they illustrate the best practices for site management.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply green building theories and technologies to real-world scenarios
• Develop new ideas when analyzing credit relationships and requirements
• Differentiate between the technical requirements for the 2009 LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System for the Sustainable Sites credit category
• Calculate LEED requirements in the Sustainable Sites credit category

This class is designed to teach people about implementing successful bicycle programs into building projects. Bicycle networks, storage, and showers are explained, different options are covered, and implementation examples are given. The class will teach participants calculations involved in creating an approved bicycle program in their LEED projects. This course provides real world examples to illustrate proper understanding, challenges, and success stories.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the benefits of a bicycle network
• Determine the best location for bicycle storage
• Select appropriate bicycle racks and security measures
• Calculate the bicycle storage and showers needed for LEED projects
• Show employers how to increase bicycle commuting

This class is designed to teach people about landscaping that conserves water and protects the environment. Selecting the correct plants is not enough. The class will teach participants to apply good landscaping techniques and maintenance practices that will savethem time, money, and water. This course provides real world examples to illustrate proper understanding of Xeriscaping and how Xeriscaping can be used in LEED to achieve a water efficient landscape.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the difference between Xeriscaping and traditional landscaping
• Evaluate the environmental, economic, and social issues
• Explain the seven principles of Xeriscaping
• Explore various methods of implementation
• Describe LEED credit requirements and strategies as related to Xeriscaping