LEED Workshops at Greenbuild
Attend LEED workshops at Greenbuild and earn up to 7 hours of continuing education credit. Many workshops also qualify for LEED-specific hours.
Most USGBC LEED education programs meet credential maintenance requirements for the Green Associate and LEED AP credentials. USGBC workshops are taught by our skilled LEED Faculty and experienced LEED practitioners who are also trained facilitators.
Leed Workshops are offered at the following times:
- Tuesday, Nov. 19:
- 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19 (Green Rater only)
- 8:30 am - 5:30 pm each day
Tuesday, Nov. 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
LD01: LEED 252: An Introduction to the LEED v4 Rating Systems
This course provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts fundamental to all commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, with brief mention of LEED for Homes. Learn about LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level, including strategies, synergies, metrics and referenced standards; as well as LEED certification process basics. Interactive activities based on real LEED projects reinforce what you've learned. This course is recommended prior to taking commercial rating system-specific education programs.
LD09: LEED 252: An Introduction to the LEED v4 Rating Systems
Gain broad insight and establish a foundation for adopting LEED v4 into your green building practice. Explore common themes in this new rating system such as synergies within the rating system, integrative process, and the role of performance. Expert practitioners will review new resources designed to improve green building practices and encourage projects to invest in strategies that reduce impact, and have a positive effect on their surroundings. Participants will take an in-depth look at the system goals and how these concepts are visible in all parts of the LEED v4 rating system.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
LD02: BD+C 251 for LEED v4: Understanding the Building Design+Construction LEED v4 Rating System
For project teams just starting or in the middle of a green building project registered under the LEED 2009 Building Design and Construction rating system, this workshop introduces essential knowledge for successful implementation. Topics including benefits and return on investment of LEED 2009; credit intents, key elements, requirements, referenced standards, and synergies; and foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, LEED® Faculty™ engage you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects to reinforce what you’ve learned. Required prior coursework: LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies or equivalent knowledge.
LD03: O&M 251 for LEED v4: Understanding the Operations+Maintenance LEED v4 Rating System
For project teams just starting or in the middle of a green building project registered under the LEED 2009 Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system, this workshop introduces essential knowledge for successful implementation. Topics including benefits and return on investment of LEED 2009; credit intents, key elements, requirements, referenced standards, and synergies; and foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, LEED® Faculty™ engage you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects to reinforce what you’ve learned. Required prior coursework: LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies or equivalent knowledge.
LD05: LEED 201: Core Concepts and Strategies
This course provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts fundamental to all commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, with brief mention of LEED for Homes. Learn about LEED intents and concepts at the credit category level, including strategies, synergies, metrics and referenced standards; as well as LEED certification process basics. Interactive activities based on real LEED projects reinforce what you've learned. This course is recommended prior to taking commercial rating system-specific education programs.
LD06: O&M 251 for LEED v2009: Understanding the Operations+Maintenance LEED Rating System
For project teams just starting or in the middle of a green building project registered under the LEED 2009 Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance rating system, this workshop introduces essential knowledge for successful implementation. Topics including benefits and return on investment of LEED 2009; credit intents, key elements, requirements, referenced standards, and synergies; and foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, LEED® Faculty™ engage you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects to reinforce what you’ve learned. Required prior coursework: LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies or equivalent knowledge.
LD07: ND 251 for LEED v2009: Understanding the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System
For project teams just starting or in the middle of a green building project registered under the LEED 2009 Neighborhood Development rating system, this workshop introduces essential knowledge for successful implementation. Topics including benefits and return on investment of LEED 2009; credit intents, key elements, requirements, referenced standards, and synergies; and foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, LEED® Faculty™ engage you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects to reinforce what you’ve learned. Required prior coursework: LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies or equivalent knowledge.
LD08: BD+C 251 for LEED v2009: Understanding the Building Design + Construction LEED Rating Systems
For project teams just starting or in the middle of a green building project registered under the LEED 2009 Building Design and Construction rating system, this workshop introduces essential knowledge for successful implementation. Topics including benefits and return on investment of LEED 2009; credit intents, key elements, requirements, referenced standards, and synergies; and foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, LEED® Faculty™ engage you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects to reinforce what you’ve learned. Required prior coursework: LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies or equivalent knowledge.
LD10: BD+C 251 for LEED v4: Understanding the Building Design+Construction LEED v4 Rating System
Gain essential knowledge for successful implementation of the LEED v4 Building Design and Construction rating systems. Topics include credit intents, key elements, requirements, strategies, referenced standards and synergies within the Building Design and Construction rating systems, as well as foundations of the LEED certification process. Synergies and differences to the Interior Design and Construction rating systems will also be addressed. Throughout the day, expert practitioners will engage with you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects. Course prerequisites: LEED 201 or equivalent knowledge.
LD11: O&M 251 for LEED v4: Understanding the Operations+Maintenance LEED v4 Rating System
Gain essential knowledge for successful implementation of the LEED v4 Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating systems. Topics include credit intents, key elements, requirements, strategies, referenced standards and synergies of the rating systems, as well as foundations of the LEED certification process. Throughout the day, expert practitioners will engage with you in discussions and interactive activities based on real LEED projects. Course prerequisites: LEED 201 or equivalent knowledge.
LD12: Sustainable Sites Rating System Technical Workshop
This workshop will introduce attendees to the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) and its newly released rating system for high-performing landscapes. Modeled after LEED®, the SITES v2 Rating System is a set of guidelines and performance based metrics for projects with or without buildings, covering areas such as soil, vegetation, water, materials, and human health and well being – from initial site selection and site design to construction and maintenance. SITES has partnered with the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) to administer the certification program for SITES projects. By aligning design and development practices with the functions of healthy ecosystems, SITES provides a valuable tool grounded in science and applicable to diverse bioregions, that demonstrates how designers, developers, property owners, governments, and others can protect critical resources, and more importantly, improve upon the comprehensive value of a site through regenerative landscapes and an ecosystem services framework. The workshop will provide an overview of the SITES v2 Rating System, a clear understanding of the LEED and SITES credit synergies, and will illustrate the strategies employed in the first SITES certified pilot projects. This interactive workshop will ultimately convey how any project can pursue SITES and enhance its regenerative capability and foster resiliency.
Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday, Nov. 19
8:30 am - 5:30 pm each day
LD13: HOMES 401: Green Rater Training
Prepare to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. Applicants for the LEED for Homes Green Rater Certificate must meet initial qualifications and are required to complete this two-part training. Following the training, participants must take a written exam provided by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) and complete a mentorship on real projects before earning the certificate. Visit usgbc.org/greenrater for details.