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1. Introduction to LEED

2. LEED Defined
•LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
•Internationally recognized
•Developed by the USGBC, LEED is a practical rating tool for
green buildings
•Benefits of LEED: Energy Savings, Water Efficiency, CO₂
emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental
quality, and stewardship of resources

3. USGBC Facts
FOUNDED:
1993
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS:
20,000+
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS:
120,000+
SQUARE FEET COMMERCIAL BUILDING SPACE INVOLVED
IN LEED:
3.6 billion+

4. LEED Rating Systems
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LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighborhood Development

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Building Design & Construction
Reference Guide Rating System
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighborhood Development
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition

6. LEED for New Construction

7. LEED for Schools

8. Green Interior Design & Construction
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Rating SystemReference Guide
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighborhood Development
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition

9. LEED Interior Design & Construction

10. Green Building Operations & Maintenance
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Rating SystemReference Guide
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*
LEED for Homes
LEED for Neighborhood Development
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition

11. LEED for Existing Buildings

12. LEED for Homes
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Rating SystemReference Guide
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*LEED for Neighborhood Development
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes

13. LEED for Homes

14. LEED for Neighborhood Development
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Rating SystemReference Guide
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare*
LEED for New Construction
LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Retail*
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools*
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors*
LEED for Homes
GREEN BUILDING DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION
2009 Edition
Green Interior Design &
Construction
2009 Edition
Green Building
Operations & Maintenance
2009 Edition
LEED for Homes
LEED Neighborhood Development*LEED for Neighborhood Development

15. LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentAtlantic
Station
Atlanta, GA
138 acre
brownfield
redevelopmen
t
15million square feet
of office, retail,
residential and
hotel space
11acres of parks

16. Who does LEED Impact?
• Architects / designers / engineers
• Contractors
• Owners / facility managers
• Developers
-Commercial
-Residential
-Mixed Use
• Real estate brokers / agents
• Investors / financial industry
• Manufacturers / distributors /product representatives

17. • Nationally recognized credentials (Green Associate, LEED AP with Specialty)
• Demonstrated knowledge of LEED Building Design, Construction, and Operation
• Tier 1 or 2 Required for most LEED Project RFPs (especially Federal work)
LEED Credentialing
Tier 3
Tier 1
Tier 2

18. Exam Options Flow Chart
Do You Have Work Experience On a LEED
Project?
Tier I: Pass the GREEN ASSOCIATE Exam
Use Tier I GREEN ASSOCIATE
Credential To Gain Experience
Choose Your Specialization
Tier II: LEED-
Homes Exam
(RESIDENTIAL)
Tier II: LEED-
Building Design &
Construction
Exam (New Non-
Residential
Buildings & Major
Renovations)
Tier II: LEED-
Interior Design &
Construction
Exam (For
Tenants That
Want to Fit Out a
Space)
Tier II: LEED-
Existing Buildings
Exam
(Demonstrate
Sustainable
Operations &
Maintenance of a
Building; Minor
Renovations)
Tier II: LEED-
Neighborhood
Development
(Entire
Sustainable
Neighborhoods)
LEED AP+ LEED AP+ LEED AP+LEED AP+LEED AP+
NO
YES
YES

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