10-08-10 - AIA LA - GreenEdu LEED Academy - (8.0 HSW & GBCI CEUs)

AIA/LA and Green Education Services Present:
GreenEdu LEED Academy

Green Education Services, in partnership with AIA/LA, is hosting a one-day workshop consisting of six educational sessions for industry professionals interested in learning more about topics on green building and USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Why should you attend this workshop?

• All AIA members who attend our GreenEdu LEED Academy will receive 8.0 AIA HSW/SD credits! Non-AIA members can use our certificate of completion for self-reporting the 8 contact hours of instruction.


• Existing LEED Professionals (LEED Green Associate and LEED APs + Specialty) will receive 8.0 GBCI CE Hours upon completion of this workshop which can be reported to GBCI for LEED credential maintenance. 3.0 CE Hours qualify for LEED Specific credits. Attendance also fulfills the educational requirement for sitting for the LEED Green Associate exam. For more information about the LEED Credential Maintenance Program and required CEs, please click here.


• Green Education Services' seminars offer interactive learning experiences that keep you informed on the latest information available on LEED and the green building industry. The courses utilize real-world examples and engaging discussions to enhance the learning environment and student experience.

What's the schedule and course descriptions?

I. LEED for New Construction v2 to v3
9:00am-12:00pm | Worth 3.0 AIA HSW/SD; 3.0 GBCI CE Hours, 3.0 LEED Specific (BD+C, ID+C, O+M)
This course provides students information on the changes of the new 2009 version of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system. In June 2009, USGBC released the new rating systems’ 3.0 versions along with some revisions and additions to the registration and certification process. This course will briefly review the basics of LEED including terminology and the components of the system, including prerequisites and credits. The instructor will then introduce the updates to the overall system and then detail the specifics concerning LEED NC v3.

II. Introduction to Sustainable Sites
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Worth 1.0 AIA HSW/SD; 1.0 GBCI CE Hour
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of sustainable sites initiatives. It will discuss the importance of choosing an appropriate site location and development style. In terms of site location, the lecture will place an emphasis on minimizing sprawl, protecting virgin land, and encouraging alternative transportation. With regards to development style, the lecture will place an emphasis on erosion and sedimentation control, restoring habitat, practicing storm water management, and reducing light pollution and the urban heat island effect.

III. Introduction to the Heat Island Effect
1:30pm – 2:30pm | Worth 1.0 AIA HSW/SD; 1.0 GBCI CE Hour
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of heat island effect mitigation strategies and concepts. It will first define the heat island effect, reasons why it is a concern, and then describe several spillover benefits associated with mitigating the effect. Benefits described include stormwater management, habitat and open space restoration, as well as energy efficiency improvements. The seminar will place a particular emphasis on differences between roof‐oriented initiatives verses non‐roof oriented initiatives.

IV. Stormwater: Quantity and Quality Control
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Worth 1.0 AIA HSW/SD; 1.0 GBCI CE Hour
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of stormwater management, specific to quantity and quality control. Students will be introduced to the topic of stormwater pollution and the impacts it has on the environment, our economy and infrastructure, and our quality of life. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to identify technologies and strategies applicable to multiple project types in order to develop stormwater management plans to address quantity reductions and quality improvements.

V. Introduction to Water Efficiency
3:30pm – 4:30pm | Worth 1.0 AIA HSW/SD; 1.0 GBCI CE Hour
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of water efficiency initiatives, specific to consumption within buildings, production of waste water as well as water used for irrigation. The seminar will place an emphasis on minimizing use of potable water. It will also cover several real life examples of water efficiency initiatives.

VI. Integrated Project Deliver (IPD)
4:30pm – 5:30pm | Worth 1.0 AIA HSW/SD; 1.0 GBCI CE Hour
This introductory seminar will provide an overview of a project delivery method known as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The seminar will discuss key components of IPD, the difference between IPD vs. Design‐Bid‐Build, and ways to structure IPD contracts. The seminar will place an emphasis on IPD as a way of achieving LEED or green building design and construction goals, while keeping costs and delays at a minimum.

Register by phone in less than 60 seconds - 1-800-355-1751.

Green Education Services (formerly LEEDTeacher) is North America's premier LEED and sustainable esign education firm. Their proprietary curriculum and interactive approach is focused on helping AEC professionals tackle any LEED exam, and holistically understand the entire value chain of Sustainable Design applications and Green Building Certification specifications.