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Introduction to LEED

LEED Defined• LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design• Internationally recognized• Developed by the USGBC, LEED is a practical rating tool for

green buildings• Benefits of LEED: Energy Savings, Water Efficiency, CO₂

emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources

USGBC Facts

FOUNDED:1993

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS:20,000+

LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS:120,000+

SQUARE FEET COMMERCIAL BUILDING SPACE INVOLVED IN LEED:

3.6 billion+

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LEED Rating Systems

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Reference Guide Rating System

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Homes

LEED for Neighborhood Development

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Building Design & ConstructionReference Guide Rating System

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Homes

LEED for Neighborhood Development

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Schools

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Green Interior Design & Construction

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Rating SystemReference Guide

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Homes

LEED for Neighborhood Development

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

LEED Interior Design & Construction

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Green Building Operations & Maintenance

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Rating SystemReference Guide

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*

LEED for Homes

LEED for Neighborhood Development

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Existing Buildings

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LEED for Homes

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Rating SystemReference Guide

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*LEED for Neighborhood Development

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Homes

LEED for Homes

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LEED for Neighborhood Development

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Rating SystemReference Guide

LEED for Schools

LEED for Healthcare*

LEED for New Construction

LEED for Core & Shell

LEED for Retail*

LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Schools*

LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED for Retail Interiors*

LEED for Homes

GREEN BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

2009 Edition

Green Interior Design & Construction2009 Edition

Green Building Operations & Maintenance

2009 Edition

LEED for Homes

LEED Neighborhood Development*LEED for Neighborhood Development

LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentAtlantic StationAtlanta, GA

138 acre

brownfield

redevelopment

15 million square

feet of office, retail,

residential and hotel space

11 acres of parks

Who does LEED Impact?

• Architects / designers / engineers• Contractors• Owners / facility managers• Developers

-Commercial-Residential-Mixed Use

• Real estate brokers / agents• Investors / financial industry• Manufacturers / distributors /product representatives

• Nationally recognized credentials (Green Associate, LEED AP with Specialty)• Demonstrated knowledge of LEED Building Design, Construction, and Operation• Tier 1 or 2 Required for most LEED Project RFPs (especially Federal work)

LEED Credentialing

Tier 3

Tier 1

Tier 2

Exam Options Flow ChartDo You Have Work Experience On a LEED

Project?

Tier I: Pass the GREEN ASSOCIATE Exam

Use Tier I GREEN ASSOCIATE Credential To Gain Experience

Choose Your Specialization

Tier II: LEED-Homes Exam

(RESIDENTIAL)

Tier II: LEED- Building Design &

Construction Exam (New Non-

Residential Buildings & Major

Renovations)

Tier II: LEED- Interior Design &

Construction Exam (For

Tenants That Want to Fit Out a

Space)

Tier II: LEED-Existing Buildings

Exam (Demonstrate Sustainable

Operations & Maintenance of a Building; Minor Renovations)

Tier II: LEED-Neighborhood Development

(Entire Sustainable

Neighborhoods)

LEED AP+ LEED AP+ LEED AP+LEED AP+LEED AP+

NO

YES

YES

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