Cutting Edge Green Rating Systems
| Format | Instructor-led |
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| When | 06/20/2013 (All day) |
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| Price | $35.00 |
| Category | Other |
The LEED rating system was developed to recognize excellence in sustainable design and to transform the design and construction industry. Now that LEED has successfully become a familiar guideline, what new benchmarks are leading sustainable design and construction? How is the next generation of green rating systems promoting new standards for building performance, architectural products, andregenerative site design? Our expert panel will explore the aspirations and strategies behind the Living Building Challenge, SITES and Passive House.
This seminar is for design professionals who are already implementing the basic principles environmentally-conscious design, and who are interested in further exploring the potential of sustainable design projects to lead by example. Attendeeswill include architects, landscape architects, construction managers, engineers, and manufacturers of green products.
Objectives
At the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the general principles of Living Building Challenge, SITES, and Passive House, with reference to case studies.
- Discuss how these emerging green rating systems aspire to shift the market place or are responding to current environmental issues.
- Provide a practical perspective in navigating the program standards and documentation requirements, with reference to available tools and resources for further information.
- Discuss practical approaches tointegrating green rating systems into a project process.
| CE Hours | 1.5 |
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