1. LEED Green Associate Made Easy
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2. Author’s Profile: K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed
1999: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering – Bharathidhasan University, India
2002 Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Specialized in Heat Power Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, India
– Academics: Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Heat & Mass Transfer, Thermal Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics etc
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2006 till date MEP Contracting, Energy Audits, Green Building facilitation, CFD Simulation for buildings
2007: Qualified as Certified Energy Manager and Auditor, BEE India
2008: LEED AP,2010: LEED AP BD+C, 2011: LEED AP O+M
2014: Qualified as ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Assessment Professional
Conduct LEED training courses from March 2010, trained more than 1500 Professionals.
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Supporting Authors:
Mr. Arshad Siddique,
Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Trainer & Consultant,
Green Building Academy
Mr. G. Balaji,
Civil Engineer, LEED Green Assoc., IGBC AP
Consultant,
Green Building Academy
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Course Objective
To help candidates become LEED Green Associate within next 4-6 weeks
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Course Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Green Buildings and LEED Credentials
Chapter 2: Introduction to LEED Rating Systems
Chapter 3: Location and Transportation
Chapter 4: Sustainable Sites
Chapter 5: Water Efficiency
Chapter 6: Energy & Atmosphere
Chapter 7: Materials & Resources
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Course Content…
Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality
Chapter 9: Integrative Process
Chapter 10: Bonus Categories
Chapter 11: More about USGBC & LEED
Chapter 12: Value of Sustainable: Cost Vs Benefit
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8. Chapter 1: Introduction to Green Buildings & LEED Credentials
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Disclaimer
LEED® and USGBC® are registered trademarks of the U.S. Green Building Council. The author is not affiliated to USGBC or GBCI. The information provided in the presentation are compiled by the author and is not endorsed by USGBC or GBCI
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Learning Objectives
What is a Green Building?
What is the Significance of Green Buildings?
What are the various Green Building rating systems?
Why LEED?
What are the various LEED Credentials?
LEED Examination information
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11. What are the characteristics of Green Buildings?
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Green Buildings are
Energy Efficient
Water Efficient
Better Indoor Environment
Use environmental friendly or sustainable materials
Less waste
Reduced transportation requirement
Protect/restore habitat
Hence reduced Environmental impact throughout the life cycle
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13. What is the Significance of Green Buildings?
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Buildings directly contribute to the following
Climate change
Depletion of resources
Ozone depletion
Land pollution
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Solution?? Green Buildings
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Can you guess which of the following have the highest contribution to Green house gas emission?
Industries
Buildings
Transportation
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16. Contribution of Green House gases by various sectors
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17. GCC countries have higher Percapita CO2 emission:
Data Source: Wikipedia
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19. How a building can be certified as Green Building?
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20. Green Building Rating System
Green Buildings are certified by various Green Building rating systems across the world
Did I pass?
How many points did I score?
Am I good the environment
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Various Green Building System
Australia: Green Star
Brazil: AQUA / LEED Brasil
Canada: LEED Canada/ Green Globes
China: GB Evaluation standard for green building
Finland: PromisE
Germany: DGNB
Hong Kong: HKBEAM
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Various Green Building System-contd.
India: GRIHA and LEED India
United Arab Emirates: Pearl Rating System
United States: LEED
United Kingdom: BREEAM
Taiwan: EEWH
Qatar: GSAS
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Why LEED?
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LEED- Internationally recognized Green Building rating system
Adapted in many countries like India, Brazil and Canada
Very well accepted in GCC construction market
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26. What LEED Credentials you can earn?
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29. LEED Green Associate Examination
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Who can appear for LEED Green Associate Exam
Eligibility:
Age 18+
No specific educational requirements
Appropriate for
Architects
Civil Engineers
MEP Professionals/Building Service Engineers
Facility Engineers/Managers
Developers
Students in above disciplines
Any building professionals who wish to take their carrier ahead
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How much LEED Green Associate Exam will cost?
USD 200 for members
USD 250 for non members
Full time employees of USGBC member companies are considered members
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How to apply for exam? & Where I will take the exam?
Apply for exam through
Exam can be taken through prometric centers in any country.
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More about the exam
Computer based test, 100 multiples choice & multiple response questions.
Total duration 2 Hrs and 20 minutes (10 minutes tutorial on interface + 2 Hrs exam + 10 minutes exit survey)
Passing score 170/200 – This doesn’t mean 85 percentage. The evaluation is based on relative performance against baseline performance.
No negative marking
Results available immediately after the exam
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Exam Interface
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Exam Interface- contd.
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Study Resources
LEED Green Associate Made Easy study guide
Recorded video lectures
Downloadable audio lectures
Q&A + Sample exams
Online discussion forum
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37. LEED Green Associate & LEED AP Combined Examination
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Two part examination, 4 Hrs
Part 1: Green Associate & Part 2 LEED AP Specialty exam
Exam Fee: USD 400 for members, USD 550 for non members
Apply for exam through
Computer based test, 100 multiples choice questions.
Total duration 4 Hrs and 20 minutes (10 minutes tutorial on interface + 4 Hrs exam + 10 minutes exit survey)
Passing score 170/200 in Part 1 and Part 2.
Pass part 1 and failed in Part 2: LEED Green Associate
Generally not recommended for working professionals
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Summary
What is a Green Building?
What is the Significance of Green Buildings?
What are the various Green Building rating systems?
What is LEED? Why it is important to us?
What are the various LEED Credentials?
LEED Examination information
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40. Questions? Ask your questions in the forum section
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