In a context where sustainability has become a cornerstone of modern construction, the Sustainable Building course. LEED certification offers a unique opportunity to break into a booming sector with high demand for skilled workers. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the LEED methodology – one of the world’s most prestigious certifications in sustainable construction – and familiarise you with the system’s rating process, from the basics right through to real-world case studies. You will learn how to integrate sustainable principles that not only improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, but also add economic and social value to building projects. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to play an active part in creating healthier, more environmentally friendly spaces. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the transition towards a greener future.
Sustainable Building. LEED certification
Architecture, construction and urban planning
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of sustainable building in the current context.
- Identify the basic principles of LEED certification and their importance.
- To analyse the LEED methodology and its relationship with the USGBC/GBCI.
- Assess the basic concepts of the LEED categories for projects.
- Describe the structure of the LEED rating system.
- Explain the basic LEED certification process step by step. - Apply the knowledge gained through real-life case studies.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE BUILDING. TEACHING UNIT SHARED WITH THE BREEAM CERTIFICATION COURSE.
Introduction. Construction and sustainable development. The European Agenda for Sustainable Construction.
Management and evaluation tools. How can we improve communication and the environmental value of projects?
Building materials and the environment. The ISO 140XX standards. Environmental declaration of construction products (EDCP). Methodology and case studies. PCR. Procedure for its development.
Legislation, regulations and the state of the art in the sustainability assessment of buildings.
TEACHING UNIT 2. WHAT IS LEED? METHODOLOGY, WHAT IS USGBC/GBCI?
Introduction.
LEED methodology.
USGBC and LEED.
WGBC.
GBCI.
TEACHING UNIT 3. ANALYSIS OF THE BASIC CONCEPTS IN EACH CATEGORY.
Introduction.
The LEED certification process.
Certification schemes: rating systems.
Credentials for LEED certification.
TEACHING UNIT 4. DESCRIPTION OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE LEED RATING SYSTEM AND THE BASIC CERTIFICATION PROCESS.
Introduction.
Categories in LEED V4 BD+C.
Credit analysis.
Implementation of LEED certification. LEED International.
TEACHING UNIT 5. CASE STUDIES
Resources.
A simplified example of the assessment of various criteria for LEED certification.
Case studies.