In a nutshell, LEED certification works like this: Projects apply for LEED certification under a particular rating system (LEED for Building Design & Construction, LEED for Interior Design & Construction, LEED for Building Operations & Maintenance, Homes, etc.). Projects achieve points by satisfying various requirements, which are geared toward different methods of green building practice. […]
What is LEED?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Back in 1993, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) was established to promote sustainable building practices. To market their concept of “building green”, they had to create a system to introduce their ideas to the industry – one that has measurable performance standards and strategies […]
LEED v3 Credentials: Green Associate + AP Specialty Test Taking Information
I’m going to attempt to make sense of all the new changes and how it will impact your current or future LEED credential: There is now a two-tiered credentialing system for LEED. Under LEED v3, you can either be A LEED AP with Specialty A LEED Green Associate Click the highlighted text below to find […]
The LEED 2009 Greenbuild Update & the LEED 2009 Exam
Beth Holst, VP of credentials for the GBCI (Green Building Certification Institute), made an announcement today at Greenbuild 2008. There’s a LOT of things going on with LEED APs regarding LEED 2009, so I’ll do my best to break the major points down for you. Here it goes… What You’re Probably Dying to Know The […]
100,000 Visitor Giveaway Results & LEED 2009 News
First of all, I would like to congratulate the winners of the greenexamacademy.com 100,000 visitor giveaway! And the winners are………drumroll please………. Timothy Bakewell & Sandra Alvarado! Congratulations! Both of you win a brand new 8 gig ipod nano from Apple. You will be receiving an email from me soon so I can get the colors […]
How About All About LEED Submittal Documentation
I’ve received a few questions lately asking why I don’t add a section within each credit about what documents are needed to be submitted for credit compliance. My initial thought was that the submittal documentation could be easily determined based on the information provided in the credits. I guess I was being biased because I […]
100,000 Visitors! A Celebration Giveaway!
I can’t believe it! greenexamacademy.com has reached 100,000 visitors in only 9 months! I can’t thank you enough for using greenexamacademy.com as your trusted online LEED AP resource. I’ve put in so much work into this site and my E-book, the LEED AP Walkthrough, but it was worth every second for me. Thank you for […]
Serious and Fast Help – The LEED AP Walkthrough
That’s right folks. Due to popular demand, I decided to write a study guide! Knowing that LEED 2009 is just around the corner, I know many of you will be scrambling to earn your LEED AP credential as fast as possible. I wanted to give all of you "last minute" LEED AP hopefuls some serious […]
Which NC Reference Guide Are YOU using? – LEED Erratas
If you didn’t know already, there are three editions of the LEED for New Construction version 2.2 reference guide. The first was issued in October of 2005, the second in September of 2006, and the third and latest edition in October of 2007. If you borrowed one from a friend, or have one in your office, […]
The Four Categories of LEED and What the Heck They Mean
By special request, I have decided to tackle the four topics of LEED for your better understanding. Yay! I’ve been searching for new topics to write on, and this seems to be one that many people will hopefully benefit from.Ok, so – the questions on the LEED NC v2.2 exam are broken down into four […]
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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Hi! My name is Pat and I’m the guy behind GreenExamAcademy.com. I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley, and was working in an Architecture firm for the last few years in Southern California...