LEED GA Exam Prep

Join us for a free, fast-paced and engaging course, designed to give you the guidance, tools, and direction needed to pass the exam. This virtual training will focus on key areas covered on the test, including:

• USGBC and LEED
• Sustainability synergies
• Exam-specific LEED credit details
• Test-taking tips and strategies

1. Explain the core concepts of green building and design as they relate to global and local environmental impact.
2. Identify and describe the purpose and structure of the LEED rating systems, including the role of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
3. Differentiate between LEED prerequisites and credits within the five key Impact Categories (Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality).
4. Apply the Integrative Design Process to a building project to maximize synergies between design strategies and environmental outcomes.
5. Recognize third-party standards and organizations that inform LEED baselines and requirements (e.g., ASHRAE).
6. Prepare for and successfully pass the LEED Green Associate exam.

Instructor:

Loren K. Aiton

CA Architect C18957, SARA, NCARB, CASp, LEED AP BD&C

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