LEED Building Design and Construction: An Exam Guide

Importance of Sustainability and LEED Certification

The significance of environmental sustainability is evident through the impacts of global warming, the rise in CO2 emissions, and the spread of diseases like COVID-19. Buildings play a significant role in these issues, but well-designed structures can alleviate environmental stress and enhance human health.

LEED: Advancing Green Building Standards

LEED, a renowned green building certification program, establishes the benchmark for creating and operating high-performance green buildings and communities globally.

Holistic Approach to Sustainability

Sustainability encompasses more than just recycling or implementing solar panels. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of LEED's holistic approach, contributing to the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.

LEED BD+C V4: Setting the Standard

The widely used LEED BD+C V4 sets the bar for building standards, addressing energy efficiency, water conservation, site and material selection, daylighting, and waste reduction.

Foundational Course on LEED BD+C

This course serves as a foundational tutorial, covering all the credits, standards, and requirements of the global LEED BD+C standard, as outlined in the extensive 800-page Standard Reference V4 BD+C guide.

Understanding the Benefits of Learning LEED BD+C

What will you gain from this course?

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of LEED BD+C key concepts through over 70 lessons, each ranging from 2-8 minutes.
• Understand the intricacies of LEED credits, including their requirements and underlying intents to align with sustainability goals.
• Explore specific strategies for reducing parking, indoor and outdoor water usage, energy consumption, reliance on the grid, and increasing renewable energy utilization.
• Gain insights into the Life Cycle Assessment approach and the implications of increased usage.

Reasons to Take this Course

• Develop confidence in discussing LEED BD+C and sustainability.
• Grasp the disparities among terms, definitions, and requirements.
• Benefit from the expertise of an experienced sustainability consultant and educator.

How will this Course Benefit You?

• Improve your ability to deliver LEED projects more effectively and efficiently while avoiding common mistakes.
• Enhance your preparedness for job roles that necessitate knowledge of LEED and sustainability.
• Boost your confidence in understanding and applying LEED principles.

Course Creator's Background

I'm a proficient Managing Director of a green building consultancy in Malaysia. Additionally, I hold the esteemed titles of LEED AP and USGBC Faculty. Prior to this role, I garnered experience as a university teacher at Yonsei University in Korea, a Project Manager, and an entrepreneur. My academic background includes an MBA from the prestigious London Business School, and I derive immense satisfaction from creating educational courses.

Inappropriate Audience for this Course

• Individuals who prioritize quantity over quality.
• Individuals who prefer lengthy and theoretical explanations.
• Those unwilling to complete the entire course and take notes.
• Individuals expecting results without effort or preparation.

Course Overview

By enrolling in this course, you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of LEED BD+C.
• Receive clear explanations of all credits, requirements, and points.
• Enhance your knowledge of sustainability, enabling you to effectively deliver consulting projects.
• Explore topics including definitions, intent, requirements, concepts, and exemplary performances.

Join me now to delve into the details of LEED and learn how to apply this knowledge to your professional endeavors.

1. Individuals seeking knowledge about LEED and LEED BD+C
2. Professionals already possessing a LEED Green Associate certification or aspiring to obtain one, as this course serves as an excellent foundational resource
3. Individuals keen on pursuing a career in sustainability consultancy
4. Developers, Engineers, Business Analysts, Architects, and anyone with a vested interest in LEED
5. Open-minded individuals eager to expand their knowledge base
6. Enthusiastic learners who are capable of taking notes and implementing the concepts and tools presented in the course
7. Individuals preparing for the LEED AP exam

1. Hi Mr. Hans. Thanks for providing this course. It is short and full of knowledge. It help me to passed my LEED AP BD+C exam in first attempt ~ M Moeen
2. This is a great course and an excellent overview of the LEED AP BD+C credit system. There is a great deal of data provided in the videos and also a brief explanation of the intent of each credit, which I found useful. I thought the course could be improved by adding a section on the overall USGBC vision and the certification process (including CIRs, how/when the credits are submitted and approved), discussion of synergies and maybe some links to USGBC resources. Overall I found the course to be really useful for my exam prep ~ K Rizvi
3. This course gives good practical guidance and understanding on how to lead in the design and construction of environmentally friendly spaces for living, working and recreation ~ Sanjay C
4. Good overall view on the topic and enough details about the subject to be useful ~ Jean-Luc P

1. You will learn all the concepts of LEED V4 BD+C.
2. All credits, requirements and points will be clearly explained to you.
3. This course will set the foundation for the LEED BD&C exam.
4. How to apply strong sustainability principles in your job and projects.

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