10% Extracted, Processed & Manufacturer Regionally Intent: Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region. This supports indigenous resources and reduced environmental impacts from transportation. Implementation: Use materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site Minimum 10% (based on cost) of […]
How and When to take the LEEP AP Exam
“What should I know before signing up for to take the LEED AP Exam?” Before you think about signing up for the LEED AP exam, it’s good to know exactly what’s on the test. That way you can gauge how much time you’ll need to study before you pick a date. You should also download […]
Common Acronyms and Abbreviations for LEED
As you read through your reference guide you’ll notice a ton of acronyms, many of which you have probably never seen before. As you become familiar with LEED you will learn what these are just from reading your material over and over again. I’m providing this list so that as you read through your guide […]
WIMSEE is Your Friend
See the chart below? His name is WIMSEE. Memorize him, it’s easy! WIMSEE stands for each of the 6 LEED Categories as seen in the table of contents . This is a helpful way to easily visualize all of the credits and how many prerequisites and points are in each. It’s a great way to […]
Innovation and Design Process 2 – LEED Accredited Professional
Easiest points in the book. Have a LEED-AP on the team, you gain this 1 point. Hopefully someday, it will be you earning a LEED project this one point in the near future! Good luck!!! Intent: To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED for New Construction green building project and to […]
Innovation and Design Process 1.1 thru 1.4 – Innovation in Design
Intent: To provide design teams and projects opportunities for extra credit points or exceptional performance points for going above and beyond LEED for New Construction Green Building Rating System requirements. Implementation: Substantially exceed a LEED NC performance credit such as energy performance or water efficiency. Apply strategies that demonstrate a comprehensive approach and quantified environment […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 8.2 – Daylighting and Views – Views for 90% of Spaces
Intent: Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building. Implementation: Achieve direct line of site to outdoor for occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas glazing between 2′-6″ & 7′-6″ Plan View: area within sight lines drawing from perimeter vision glazing Section […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 8.1 – Daylighting and Views – Daylight 75% of Spaces
Intent: Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building. Implementation: OPTION 1 – GLAZING FACTOR CALCULATION achieve min. 2% glazing factor in minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas. OPTION 2 – DAYLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL through computer simulation, demonstrate min. daylight illumination level […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.2 – Thermal Comfort – Verification
Intent: Assessment of building’s thermal comfort over time. Implementation: Survey within 6-18 months after occupancy anonymous responses of overall satisfaction of thermal performance If 20% or more of building occupants dissatisfied, develop a plan for corrective action Plan should be in accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004 Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.1 – Thermal Comfort – Design
Intent: Provide a comfortable thermal environment supporting productivity and well-being of building occupants. Implementation: Design HVAC systems and Building Envelope per ASHRAE 55-2004. Evaluate air temp. radiant temp, air speed, relative humidity Coordinate with EQ P1. EQ 1, & EQ 2. Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal Phase: design Indoor Environmental […]
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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