Credentialing
All
LEED AP Specialty
credential exams are comprised of two part testing: Green
Associate & the specialty. If you are interested in obtaining a
LEED credential, we highly encourage you to first enroll in one of our
Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshops, which will
greatly increase your ability to pass the first part of the exam, and
then take this course for the
LEED AP Homes credential, or take another one of
our
LEED AP Specialty Exam Prep Workshops.
This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.
Workshop Description
This workshop is intended for homebuilders and residential design
professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts in the LEED for
Homes Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking
to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new
LEED APs, as well as those pursuing the LEED AP Homes credential.
The workshop addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of the LEED for
Homes rating system. Workshop participants will discuss the roles and
responsibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED process, as well as
strategies for communicating with team members at various stages of
that process. USGBC Faculty Member Pepper Smith will walk the class through the phases of a typical project,
including key decisions that project teams must make and guidance on
how to make them. Throughout the day, you will engage with other
participants in interactive activities using case examples to enable
you to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and Rating
System and verification tools. At the end of this workshop, you should
be able to apply your newfound knowledge to real-life LEED for Homes
projects.
Registration
How to register for this workshop:
1. Visit
USGBC National's workshop page.
2. In the "Workshop Type" field, select "Green Homes Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process" and click Search.
3. Select the November 17th course in San Francisco.
4. Click Register on the right-hand side.
On-site sign-in and registration for the workshop begins at 8:00 a.m., and the workshop will take place from 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Early Registration Fees: $225 National Member and $275 Non-Member
Late Registration Fees: $255 National Member and $325 Non-Member
Please note that late registration rates take effect on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Member rates are for employees of USGBC National Member companies,
not USGBC - Northern California Chapter Members.
USGBC now offers student pricing (limited spaces available).
Student Pricing
The student rate of $150 for USGBC's LEED workshop registrations only applies to full-time, currently enrolled students. To register under the student rate, please email a copy of your current unofficial transcript (or a copy of your current schedule)
and a copy of your student ID for verification purposes to
workshop@usgbc.org. Both documents are required. If you must fax your documents, please send them to 202.828.7580, and send an E-mail to notify us of the fax. In your email or fax, include your name, workshop of interest, phone number and preferable times to call you as student registrations must be completed over the phone with a USGBC representative. To expedite the registration process, please
create a site user account prior to sending your documents.
Registration Fee Includes
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Instruction from official USGBC Faculty Member Pepper Smith, who is ab expert in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques. Instructors are subject to change.
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Participant workbook, which includes PowerPoint slides, interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects and a glossary of key green building definitions.
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Online access for one year to view and download a non-printable PDF of the LEED for Homes Reference Guide.
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Option to order one print edition of the corresponding Reference Guide at a discounted rate ($75 + S&H); no exchanges or refunds. For Reference Guide details, please visit the USGBC Store.
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Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI.
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Certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations, including GBCI (7 CE hours).
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Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
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Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources.
A few days prior to the workshop, you will receive short case studies to review in preparation of the course. These case examples will provide the basis of the morning discussion and set the stage for rest of the day.
Learning Objectives
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Facilitate the participant process for a LEED for Homes project
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Effectively communicate the unique aspects of LEED for Homes
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Successfully use LEED for Homes assessment and verification tools
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Communicate the roles and responsibilities of various players in the LEED for Homes process
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Identify key green decisions throughout the process of earning LEED for Homes certification
Recommended Prior Knowledge
To ensure that you make the most of this workshop, you should have the following knowledge in advance:
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Experience with residential green building practices
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Competency with the LEED for Homes Rating System, including knowledge of prerequisites and credits
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Competency with the LEED for Homes Reference Guide
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Familiarity with the LEED for Homes delivery model
To help you assess if this course is at the appropriate learning level for you, you should understand the fundamentals of home building design and construction and be able to answer the following questions in advance of taking this course:
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Who are the parties involved in a LEED for Homes project, and what are their general roles?
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What are basic green strategies and technologies?
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What are all of the prerequisites and credits of the LEED for Homes Rating System, as well as their intents and requirements?
If you do not yet have a solid grasp of this information, we encourage you to take
LEED for Homes Program Review webinar series (available starting in August) to build your knowledge to the appropriate level before you take this 300-level workshop. Visit
www.greenbuild365.org for more information and to register.
Continuing Education Credits
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GBCI 7 CE Hours
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AIA 7 HSWs
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CSI .7 CEUs
This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.
Venue Sponsor
About the Instructor
Pepper Smith joined Davis Energy Group in 2007 managing the green consulting group and the 5000+ units registered by DEG in LEED for Homes. She previously worked for D.R. Horton, Sacramento where she was a project manager in the land acquisition group and a warranty supervisor in the construction group where she worked on Environments for Living and LEED for Homes projects. Pepper is a LEED AP Homes, Certified Green Building Professional and GreenPoint Rater. She is a member of the USGBC LEED Curriculum Committee and a USGBC LEED Faculty. Pepper earned a B.S. in Merchandising/Marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi, a J.D. with a specialization in Environmental Law from Mississippi College and an M.B.A. with a specialization in Marketing from the University of South Florida. Prior to building homes she managed software development and R&D projects for 10 years using the Integrated Design Process.
As a LEED for Homes Provider, Pepper has reviewed and certified with USGBC over 400 units in LEED for Homes and have over 5,000 more units registered. She is currently the Green Rater on 3 mid-rise projects and 3 custom homes at various stages of the LEED for Homes process.managed software development and R&D projects for 10 years using the Integrated Design Process.
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