In today’s world, when people across borders are suffering from the effects of climate change and are trying to limit its impact by adopting eco-friendly lifestyles, the term ‘green building’ is not unheard of. Even if you are not an architect, builder or realtor, chances are high that you have heard about the concept of […]
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LEED is one of the most popular green building certification programs worldwide designed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed keeping in mind the following parameters: Maximum energy savings Efficient use of water Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Healthier indoor air quality Increased
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In today’s world, when people across borders are suffering from the effects of climate change and are trying to limit its impact by adopting eco-friendly lifestyles, the term ‘green building’ is not unheard of. Even if you are not an architect, builder or realtor, chances are high that you have heard about the concept of
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As the demand for green buildings and LEED-certified buildings has increased across the globe, so has the demand for LEED accredited professionals. Right from construction and design, to operations and facility management, LEED professionals are in great demand today. According to the Green Building Certification Institute, the organization that administers the LEED AP program, “the
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What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and it is a certification program for green building. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed in a manner
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third party verification system for green buildings developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). For centuries, operation of buildings and the construction of new buildings have had a negative impact on the environment. As more and more people are becoming aware of this aspect of
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The LEED Green Associate credential denotes documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices. It is basically the most comprehensive and high level introduction to green building techniques, providing insights into a 100+ areas of green building. The key to earning a LEED Green Associate credential is a thorough understanding of
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We all are aware that buildings have a massive environmental impact. And apart from the environment, they affect the health of their inhabitants too. Right from the time of construction and throughout their lifecycle, buildings use a huge amount of our limited resources and generate a lot of waste. As the awareness on this aspect
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Civil Engineering The built environment around us represents civil engineering. Right from roads, railways, power supply to schools, offices and hospitals, everything is the product of civil engineering. Technically, civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such
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Most people who are in some way associated with sustainable architecture must have heard of the terms LEED AP and WELL AP. While the former credential indicates that the professional has the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED certification process, the latter’s aim is to improve human health and well-being through the built environment.
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