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Length: 67 minutes

Credit: 1 (AIA | USGBC)

Cost: $49

This presentation explores several well-known building certification programs including LEED®, Green Globes and ENERGY STAR®.

Overview

Examine the key components and certification procedures of popular rating systems for residential and commercial buildings. Are all building rating systems the same? Which program is best for addressing a given client's requirements? Join us for answers to these questions and more.

AS A RESULT OF THIS PRESENTATION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Describe the importance of building rating systems
Compare the key components and certification procedures of LEED, Green Globes and ENERGY STAR
Identify the appropriate building rating system for a given project
Cite the sources used for building rating system standards

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

Gain a solid understanding of several building rating systems
Analyze the source content of the rating systems standards
Determine which rating system is best for your clients

Who should view this webcast?

Engineers, architects, builders, contractors, developers and anyone interested in green building rating systems

Agenda

Why were building rating systems created?
Global building rating systems
Nationally recognized building rating systems
Source standards
LEED
Green Globes
ENERGY STAR
Summary
Last half hour reserved for live Q&A

Credits

The Energy Center of Wisconsin is an Authorized Provider for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is committed to developing quality learning activities. You will receive .1 Continuing Education Units for viewing this webcast.

Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 1 HSW/SD/LU (Learning Unit). This course has been approved at the 200 level by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and will award 1 Continuing Education Unit as part of the GBCI Credentialing Maintenance program.