Overview

This 6-hour continuing education course for architects, engineers, interior designers and landscape architects covers residential and commercial Green Building based on general compliance with LEED NC 2009 — New Construction.  The unique aspects of Green Building are treated in detail, with particular emphasis on handling of hazardous waste, materials recycling and reuse, energy conservation, indoor air quality, use of environmentally safe products, design principles, system planning and construction best practices.

Learning Objectives

 The Participant will be able to:

1. Recognize the LEED 2009 NC project certification process for Residential, Commercial and Major Renovations;
2. Identify the minimum program requirements that apply to LEED 2009;
3. Recall the areas of LEED Rating system credits that apply to major renovations;
4. Identify criteria used to assess a building to identify feasible LEED rating credits based on the limitation of an existing structure;
5. Explain how to assemble a project team focused on LEED implementation;
6. Discuss the process of a LEED project by building function for water, electrical efficiency, usage, and control rating credits;
7. List the best types of accessories, fixtures, and materials to use in a LEED project;
8. Identify the anatomy of a roof, discuss roof material choices, and describe proper roof installation in a LEED project;
9. Describe the advantages of installing solar electric (PV) to supplement city power Usage in a LEED project;
10. Explain the types of remodeling projects, such as a major addition, gut rehab, deep energy retrofit, and addition of outdoor living area, and what information you need know before embarking on the project;
11. Discuss the different types of paint and how to choose the least toxic paint for a LEED project;
12. Discuss Green Energy Management and Optimization.

Qualifies for six credit hours of Green / Sustainable Design (6 PDH; 0.6 CEU).

 Acceptable continuing education for:

(AL) ALABAMA:Architect, (AL) ALABAMA:Engineer, (AK) ALASKA:Architect, (AK) ALASKA:Engineer, (AK) ALASKA:Landscape Architect, (AR) ARKANSAS:Engineer, (CO) COLORADO:Architect, (GA) GEORGIA:Architect, (GA) GEORGIA:Engineer, (ID) IDAHO:Engineer, (IL) ILLINOIS:Architect, (IN) INDIANA:Architect, (IN) INDIANA:Landscape Architect, (IA) IOWA:Architect, (IA) IOWA:Engineer, (KS) KANSAS:Architect, (KS) KANSAS:Engineer, (KS) KANSAS:Landscape Architect, (KY) KENTUCKY:Architect, (KY) KENTUCKY:Engineer, (LA) LOUISIANA:Architect, (LA) LOUISIANA; Engineer, (ME) MAINE:Engineer, (MN) MINNESOTA:Architect, (MN) MINNESOTA:Engineer, (MN) MINNESOTA:Landscape Architect, (MS) MISSISSIPPI:Architect, (MS) MISSISSIPPI:Engineer, (MS) MISSISSIPPI:Landscape Architect, (MO) MISSOURI:Architect, (MO) MISSOURI:Engineer, (MO) MISSOURI:Landscape Architect, (MT) MONTANA:Engineer, (NE) NEBRASKA:Architect, (NE) NEBRASKA:Engineer, (NE) NEBRASKA:Landscape Architect, (NV) NEVADA:Architect, (NV) NEVADA:Engineer, (NH) NEW HAMPSHIRE:Engineer, (NH) NEW HAMPSHIRE:Landscape Architect, (NM) NEW MEXICO:Architect, (NM) NEW MEXICO:Engineer, (NC) NORTH CAROLINA:Architect, (ND) NORTH DAKOTA:Engineer, (OH) OHIO:Architect, (OH) OHIO:Engineer, (OK) OKLAHOMA:Architect, (OK) OKLAHOMA:Engineer, (OR) OREGON:Architect, (OR) OREGON:Engineer, (PA) PENNSYLVANIA Engineer, (RI) RHODE ISLAND:Architect, (SC) SOUTH CAROLINA:Architect, (SC) SOUTH CAROLINA:Engineer, (SD) SOUTH DAKOTA:Engineer, (SD) SOUTH DAKOTA:Landscape Architect, (SD) SOUTH DAKOTA:Architect, (TN) TENNESSEE :Architect, (TN) TENNESSEE :Engineer, (TN) TENNESSEE :Landscape Architect, (TX) TEXAS:Architect, (TX) TEXAS:Engineer, (TX) TEXAS:Interior Designer, (TX) TEXAS:Landscape Architect, (UT) UTAH:Architect, (UT) UTAH:Engineer, (VT) VERMONT:Architect, (WV) WEST VIRGINIA:Architect, (WV) WEST VIRGINIA:Engineer, (WY) WYOMING:Engineer