LEAD BD+C Online Course

Full Credit Overview - Foundation Course - Created by approved USGBC Faculty

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Last Updated: 2022-04-25 11:04:06 English Course Type: Self Learning

You will learn all the concepts of LEED V4 BD+C
All credits, requirements and points will be clearly explained to you
This course will set the foundation for the LEED BD&C exam

About This Class

The importance of sustainability needs little introduction, we can see the impacts of global warming, the increase in CO2 emissions, the spread of diseases such as COVID 19. Buildings contribute to a large extent to this and when well designed they can reduce the stress on the environment and improve human health.

LEED is a green building certification program and the globally recognised standard for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings and neighbourhoods.

Sustainability is far broader than recycling or installing solar panels. This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the holistic approach taken by LEED to it contributes to the triple bottom line, people, planet, profit.

Todays most popular and most commonly used version of LEED BD+C V4, and it sets the bar for building standards to address energy efficiency, water conservation, site selection, material selection, day lighting and waste reduction.

Think of this course as a foundational course on LEED BD+C . This course is designed to provide you with a tutorial of all the credits, standards and requirements for this global standard. The Standard Reference V4 BD+C guide has over 800 pages.

What will you learn?

The key concepts in LEED BD+C. In over 70 lessons, ranging from 2-8 minutes we will cover the all of the credits and explain to you not only the requirements, but also what sits behind the intent to ensure you will understand how each credit aligns with the overarching sustainability goals.

We look at the specifics of how LEED deals with reduced parking, how indoor and outdoor water can be reduced and should be calculated, what strategies to use to reduce energy, reduce the reliance on the grid, and increase the use of renewable energy, we discuss the Life Cycle Assessment approach, the impact of increased

Why take this course?

You will be able to speak about LEED BD+C and sustainability with confidence.
You will understand the difference terms, definitions and requirements.
You will learn from an experienced sustainability consultant and education

How will this help you?

You will deliver LEED projects, better, quicker and avoid common mistakes
You will go prepared to a job that requires knowledge in LEED and sustainability.
You will feel more confident about LEED and how to apply it.

Who is behind this course?

I am the Managing Directorof a green building consultancy in Malaysia, and a LEED AP, and USGBC Faculty. Before that I was a university teacher (Yonsei University Korea), Project Manager, entrepreneur, and enjoy teaching. I have an MBA from London Business School. I enjoy creating courses.

This course is suitable for all levels and specifically for:

People who want to learn about LEED, LEED BD+C
Professionals that have a LEED Green Associate or aspire to one, this would be an excellent starting point in terms of experience or knowledge.
People who are interested in a career in sustainability consultancy
Developers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Architects, and basically anyone interested in learning about LEED
People with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
People capable of taking notes and applying the concepts and tools provided in this course.
People interested in taking the LEED AP exam.

This course is not suitable for:

People that prefer quantity over quality.
People that like lengthy and theoretical explanations.
People who aren't prepared to go through the entire course and take notes.
People who expect things to work out without any effort or preparation.

The Facts

You will learn all the concept of LEED BD+C
All credits, requirements and points will be clearly explained to you.
You will improve your understanding on sustainability, and allow you to deliver your consulting projects better and more effectively

Join me and start learning about LEED. We will go cover all the topics from the definitions, intent, requirements, concepts, and exemplary performances. So take the course now to learn what all of this means in more detail and how you can apply the knowledge gained from LEED into your world.

No prerequisites are needed. But an interest in sustainability or knowledge of LEED will help

People who want to learn about LEED BD+C
People who are interested in a career in sustainability consultancy

Section 1 : Integrative Process 2 Lectures 00:06:32
Lecture 1 :
IP_Integrative Process Preview
Lecture 2 :
Integrative Project Planning and Design
Section 2 : Location & Transportation 9 Lectures 00:36:02
Lecture 1 :
LT Overview
Lecture 2 :
LT_Neigbourhoud Development
Lecture 3 :
LT_Sensitive Land
Lecture 4 :
LT_High Priority Site
Lecture 5 :
LT_Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses
Lecture 6 :
LT Access to Quality Transit
Lecture 7 :
LT_Bicycle Facilities
Lecture 8 :
LT Reduced Parking Footprint
Lecture 9 :
LT Green Vehicles
Section 3 : Sustainable Sites 13 Lectures 00:36:15
Lecture 1 :
SS_Overview
Lecture 2 :
SS_Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Lecture 3 :
SS_Environmental Site Assessment
Lecture 4 :
SS_Restore or Protect Habitat
Lecture 5 :
SS_Open Space
Lecture 6 :
SS_Rainwater Management
Lecture 7 :
SS_Heat Island Reduction
Lecture 8 :
SS_Light Pollution Reduction
Lecture 9 :
SS_Site Master Plan
Lecture 10 :
SS_Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
Lecture 11 :
SS_Places of Respite
Lecture 12 :
SS_Direct Exterior Access
Lecture 13 :
SS_Joint Use Facilities
Section 4 : Water Efficiency 8 Lectures 00:19:42
Lecture 1 :
WE_Overview
Lecture 2 :
WE_Prereq Outdoor Water Use
Lecture 3 :
WE_Prereq Indoor Water Use
Lecture 4 :
WE_Building Water Metering
Lecture 5 :
WE_Credit Outdoor Water Use
Lecture 6 :
WE_Indoor Water Use
Lecture 7 :
WE_Cooling Tower Water use
Lecture 8 :
WE_Building Water Metering Credit
Section 5 : Energy & Atmosphere 12 Lectures 00:36:58
Lecture 1 :
EA Overview
Lecture 2 :
EA_Fundamental Commissioning & Verification
Lecture 3 :
EA_Minimum Energy Performance
Lecture 4 :
EA_Prereq Building Level Energy Metering
Lecture 5 :
EA_Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Lecture 6 :
EA_Enhanced Commissioning
Lecture 7 :
EA_Minimum Energy Performance
Lecture 8 :
EA_Advanced Energy Metering
Lecture 9 :
EA_Demand Response
Lecture 10 :
EA_Renewable Energy Production
Lecture 11 :
EA_Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Lecture 12 :
EA_Green Powerand Carbon Offsets
Section 6 : Materials & Resources 13 Lectures 00:39:13
Lecture 1 :
MR_Overview
Lecture 2 :
MR_Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Lecture 3 :
MR_Construction_and_Demolition Waste_Management_Planning
Lecture 4 :
MR_Preq_PBT Source Reduction - Mercury
Lecture 5 :
MR_Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
Lecture 6 :
MR_BPDO_Environmental Product Declaration
Lecture 7 :
MR_BPDO_Sourcing of Raw Materials
Lecture 8 :
MR_BPDO_Material Ingredients
Lecture 9 :
MR_PBT Source Reduction - Mercury Credit
Lecture 10 :
MR_PBT Source Reduction - Lead Cadmium Copper
Lecture 11 :
MR_Furniture and Medical Furnishings
Lecture 12 :
MR_Design for Flexibilty
Lecture 13 :
MR_Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Section 7 : Indoor Environmental Quality 13 Lectures 00:47:14
Lecture 1 :
IEQ_Overview
Lecture 2 :
IEQ_Min Indoor Air Quality Performance
Lecture 3 :
IEQ_Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Lecture 4 :
IEQ_Minimum Accoustic Performance
Lecture 5 :
IEQ_Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
Lecture 6 :
IEQ_Low Emitting Materials
Lecture 7 :
IEQ_Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
Lecture 8 :
IEQ_Indoor Air Quality Assessment
Lecture 9 :
IEQ_Thermal Comfort
Lecture 10 :
IEQ_Interior Lighting
Lecture 11 :
IEQ_Daylight
Lecture 12 :
IEQ_Quality Views
Lecture 13 :
IEQ_Accoustic Performance
Section 8 : Innovation 2 Lectures 00:04:20
Lecture 1 :
IN_Innovation Credit
Lecture 2 :
Innovation LEED AP
Section 9 : Regional Priotity 2 Lectures 00:02:53
Lecture 1 :
Regional Priority
Lecture 2 :
Regional Priority Credit
Section 10 : Completion 1 Lectures 00:01:14
Lecture 1 :
Completion

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I'm a visiting business school Professor in Korea, consultant, and corporate trainer. I focus on Strategic Magement, Entrepreneurship, and Project Management. I am particularly passionate about communicating complex concepts in a straight forward language to a general audience, whether this in the class-, meeting- or boardroom. I have worked with students, managers, directors and C-Level Executives