LEED Version 3
LEED v3 (LEED 2009) was officially launched by USGBC on April 27, 2009. The new system has been recalibrated and the result is a three-tiered accreditation environment with a new point structure that emphasizes CO2 Emissions Reductions & Energy Efficiency. The new accreditations are: LEED Green Associate, LEED AP+, and LEED Fellow. Read on to see what these changes mean to you. Existing LEED APs can click here to see what is necessary to keep your AP status.
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Tier 1:
»Green Associate - Any professional who wants to express their green building expertise. This level of accreditation represents your basic understanding of green building principles specific to construction, operations, & design. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to become a LEED Green Associate.
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1. Experience on a LEED Project OR
2. In a sustainable field of work OR
3. Attendance at an education program on green building principles (i.e. LEED Seminars)
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Tier 2:
LEED AP+»BD+C»ID+C»Homes»O+M»ND - AEC Professionals that have an in-depth knowledge of one or more of the specific LEED rating systems. The prerequisite to take any of the LEED AP+ Exams is to have already successfully passed the LEED Green Associate Exam. Click any of the links to left to learn more. Existing LEED APs have three different options to keep their accreditation - learn more.
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1. Pass the Green Associate Exam AND
2. Experience on a LEED Project within the last three years as evidenced by a letter of attestation (click here for sample). Learn more by reading this article.
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Tier 3:
»LEED Fellow
- This is the most prestigious designation awarded by GBCI. It was developed to recognize professionals who have demonstrated mastery in areas of technical proficiency, education, leadership, & advocacy as they relate to green building, and have made a significant contribution to the field of green building & sustainability.
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Each year a new nomination period begins, and candidates must be nominated by a LEED AP+ who has at least 10 years of green building experience. Requirements to be eligible:
1. Must be LEED AP+ & have held the LEED AP credential for min. 8 years.
2. At least 10 years of experience in the green building field.
3. A minimum of 4 peers must endorse and verify candidate's achievements.
LEED Version 3 (LEED 2009) may have gotten more complicated, but our classes are still just as clearly organized as ever! Click here to learn more about the upcoming seminars in your area. Contact us for any other inquiries.
