Leed V5 Essentials: General Introduction

Master the essentials of LEED, get updated for Version 5, and gain the sustainability knowledge that helps you lead LEED

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of LEED, USGBC, and the benefits of certification

Registering a project

Reviewing the LEED Scorecard and points system for certification

Introduction to the categories and specific sections related to each

Requirements

No design or building experience needed

Description

Learn the basics about LEED and the changes for the new Version 5 to easily enter into the world of LEED certification, one of the fastest growing needs in the design and construction industry.  By the end you will know the lingo and more about LEED than 90%+ of those in the industry.  Discover the transformative principles of LEED Version 5 in this comprehensive course designed for designers, architects, engineers, and construction professionals.  Learn the essentials of sustainable building practices, explore the latest updates to LEED certification, and gain practical knowledge to implement eco-friendly solutions in your projects.  Whether you're new to green design or looking to deepen your expertise, this course will equip you with the skills and lingo to excel in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry. This course is intended to give you a jump start into the world of LEED.  We will cover the many standards, terminology, and acronyms used when talking and walking through these mission critical facilities.  In this course we cover:USGBC and LEED Overview & Point SystemLEED Categories & ScorecardPrerequisites & Credits - all of them, under every categoryStandards & References Terms and acronyms - most common descriptions, definitions, and practicesExample LEED-accredited projects - and including credit considerations that go into a LEED v5 project

Overview

Section 1: Course Overview & Introduction

Lecture 1 LEED & USGBC Introduction

Section 2: LEED Scorecard & Points System

Lecture 2 LEED Scorecard & Points System

Section 3: Category: INTEGRATIVE PROCESS, PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENTS (IP)

Lecture 3 INTEGRATIVE PROCESS, PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENTS (IP): Introduction

Lecture 4 IP: P1 Climate Resilience Assessment

Lecture 5 IP: P2 Human Impact Assessment

Lecture 6 IP: P3 Carbon Assessment

Lecture 7 IP: C1 Integrative Design Process

Lecture 8 INTEGRATIVE PROCESS, PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENTS (IP): Conclusion

Section 4: Category: LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION (LT)

Lecture 9 LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION (LT): Introduction

Lecture 10 LT: C1 Sensitive Land Protection

Lecture 11 LT: C2 Equitable Development

Lecture 12 LT: C3 Compact and Connected Development

Lecture 13 LT: C4 Transportation Demand Management

Lecture 14 LT: C5 Electric Vehicles

Lecture 15 LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: Conclusion

Section 5: Category: SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)

Lecture 16 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS): Introduction

Lecture 17 SS: P1 Minimize Site Disturbance

Lecture 18 SS: C1 Biodiverse Habitat

Lecture 19 SS: C2 Accessible Outdoor Space

Lecture 20 SS: C3 Enhanced Resilient Site Design

Lecture 21 SS: C4 Heat Island Reduction

Lecture 22 SS: C5 Light Pollution Reduction

Lecture 23 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS): Conclusion

Section 6: Category: WATER EFFICIENCY (WE)

Lecture 24 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE): Introduction

Lecture 25 WE: P1 Water Metering and Reporting

Lecture 26 WE: P2 Minimum Water Efficiency

Lecture 27 WE: C1 Water Metering and Leak Detection

Lecture 28 WE: C2 Enhanced Water Efficiency

Lecture 29 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE): Conclusion

Section 7: Category: ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (EA)

Lecture 30 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (EA): Introduction

Lecture 31 EA: P1 Operational Carbon Projection and Decarbonization Plan

Lecture 32 EA: P2 Minimum Energy Efficiency

Lecture 33 EA: P3 Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning

Lecture 34 EA: P4 Energy Metering and Reporting

Lecture 35 EA: P5 Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Lecture 36 EA: C1 Electrification

Lecture 37 EA: C2 Reduce Peak Thermal Loads

Lecture 38 EA: C3 Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Lecture 39 EA: C4 Renewable Energy

Lecture 40 EA: C5 Enhanced Commissioning

Lecture 41 EA: C6 Grid-Interactive

Lecture 42 EA: C7 Enhanced Refrigerant Management

Lecture 43 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (EA): Conclusion

Section 8: Category: MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR)

Lecture 44 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR): Introduction

Lecture 45 MR: P1 Planning for Zero Waste Operations

Lecture 46 MR: P2 Assess and Quantify Embodied Carbon

Lecture 47 MR: C1 Building and Materials Reuse

Lecture 48 MR: C2 Reduce Embodied Carbon

Lecture 49 MR: C3 Low-Emitting Materials

Lecture 50 MR: C4 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization

Lecture 51 MR: C5 Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion

Lecture 52 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR): Conclusion

Section 9: INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ)

Lecture 53 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ): Introduction

Lecture 54 EQ: P1 Construction Management Plan

Lecture 55 EQ: P2 Fundamental Air Quality

Lecture 56 EQ: P3 No Smoking or Vehicle Idling

Lecture 57 EQ: C1 Enhanced Air Quality

Lecture 58 EQ: C2 Occupant Experience

Lecture 59 EQ: C3 Accessibility and Inclusion

Lecture 60 EQ: C4 Resilient Spaces

Lecture 61 EQ: C5 Air Quality Testing and Monitoring

Lecture 62 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ): Conclusion

Section 10: Category: PROJECT PRIORITIES AND INNOVATION (IN)

Lecture 63 PROJECT PRIORITIES AND INNOVATION (IN): Introduction

Lecture 64 IN: C1 Project Priorities

Lecture 65 IN: C2 LEED Accredited Professional

Lecture 66 PROJECT PRIORITIES AND INNOVATION (IN): Conclusion

Section 11: LEED Registration and Credit Tracking

Lecture 67 LEED Online & Credit Tracking

Section 12: Optional: Behind the Scenes

Lecture 68 LEED Essentials Behind the Scenes

This course is built to learn more about LEED and gets beyond the basics to cover 90%+ for a LEED project