Intention: To channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure. Protect greenfields and protect habitat and natural resources. Implementation: Density Development (OPTION 1) Commercial minimum 60,000 sq.ft. per acre compare to 2 story downtown building previously developed site Community Connectivity (OPTION 2) previously developed site within 1/2 mile radius of 10 "basic services" (see below) […]
Sustainable Sites 1 – Site Selection
Intention: To avoid development in inappropriate sites. To reduce environmental impact from the location of a building on a site. Implementation: DO NOT develop on sites: Below 5ft. above the 100 year flood elevation as defined by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Within 100ft. of Wetlands as defined by CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Prime […]
Sustainable Sites P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
This is a prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credits are mandatory credits that MUST be accomplished for a building to become LEED certified. There are 7 overall prerequisites in the New Construction version 2.2 LEED-AP reference guide which is the exam version this study guide covers. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is the first. Intention: During construction, there […]
Study Guides
My recommendations for the most helpful study guides and audio books that you can find for every LEED rating system.
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Practice Exams
There are tons of practice exams available to help you study for your LEED exam. Here are the BEST practice exams you can find that I’ve personally used and recommend to anyone.
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Continuing Education (CE) Units
This 30 hour package includes everything you need to meet the GBCI Credential Maintenance requirements for LEED APs with Specialty.
Classes
Find out where LEED exam prep classes are being held in your local area. Training courses will help you get through the exam process quickly and easily.
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