LEED Credential Prep: Green Building & Design

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This six-week summer course will cover the LEED BD+C rating system categories, including Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. We will also discuss potential improvements to LEED standards. The course includes a comparative analysis of international green building rating systems (e.g., BREEAM, DGNB, CASBEE) and associated standards like WELL. Each category's content will be elaborated in detail, providing students with a foundational knowledge to better prepare for the LEED credential exam. In addition to scheduled quizzes, a question bank with 200 multiple-choice questions will be provided. A significant component of this course is a team project where students, in groups of three to five, will simulate the entire LEED certification process for a case study project. The final grade will be based on a combination of quizzes, attendance, and the course project report and presentation.