Building Council Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

LEED Tax Incentives and Credits for Green Buildings ...s not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to list federal, state and utility incentives and rebates. - You will be able to discuss financing and loan programs. - You will be able to explain the impact of American Recovery Reinvestment Act. - You will be able to state potential impact of pending federal legislation.  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ...s not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to interpret key issues addressed by form-based codes. - You will be able to list elements of form-based codes. - You will be able to repeat legal considerations and regulations. - You will be able to review of the application and approval processes. Attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Documenting and Organizing LEED Projects: Lessons Learned for Better LEED Submissions ...s not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize the LEED documentation process. - You will be able to compile information for LEED submittals. - You will be able to record progress toward achieving LEED points. - You will be able to formulate tools available to improve your LEED certification effort. Architects,  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy BenefitsWhatever your business is, the proper illumination can provide paybacks that far exceed the energy saved. Studies have confirmed findings. This topic will be presented in a fast paced teleconference with many real life examples. System efficiencies, impact on other architectural systems and integrated controls will all be discussed. We will discuss daylighting, a 100 year old feature that  more...

Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risk in Sustainable Design and Construction Contracts BenefitsRising energy costs, government mandates and market forces are combining to produce a surge of interest in sustainable development. The introduction of new green practices and processes requires a fresh review of old design and construction template agreements. In this teleconference, you will learn to identify areas of contractual risk in the green development context. You will also learn  more...

Understanding LEED for Sustainable Building ...conference will help you better understand the U.S. Green Building Council 2009 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) program. In January 2009 the U.S. Green Building Council installed the third-generation version of its well known green building performance rating and certification system, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This latest LEED system results from more  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control nAcoustics strongly affects the human response to our environment and yet noise rises to the top of any list of user complaints in buildings. Complaints relate to poor hearing conditions, annoyance from neighbors, inadequate privacy, noisy mechanical equipment and a plethora of other issues. This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED. in 2009 - What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...ity to job centers and infrastructure. n nThe U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for new construction and neighborhood development is undergoing changes in 2009 affecting how owners are to be certified for realizing the benefits of designing for energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the lower greenhouse gas emissions attributes  more...

Understanding LEED. for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance ...Building Councils' LEED® for Existing Buildings' program goal is obtaining higher performance in buildings that have already been constructed and are currently in operation. LEED® EB emphasizes maximizing operational service and efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. The system addresses whole-building energy and water use, indoor comfort and air quality, cleaning and maintenance  more...

Green Leases: Negotiating Renewals and Direct Leases Under Sustainability Mandates nA steadily increasing number of tenants, along with state pension funds and other institutional partners of commercial landlords, and state and local legislators are combining forces to press commercial landlords into moving forward with green buildings and the greening of existing buildings. The LEED® movement for green building leases started with encouraging energy efficiency and then  more...

Maximizing Innovation and Design Process Credits for LEED. Certification ... become LEED® accredited professionals. n nThe U.S. Green Building Council is installing its third-generation version green building performance rating and certification system, LEED®. The 2009 revisions focus mainly on further reductions in energy waste and enhanced water conservation, representing a major upgrade and harmonization of key technical criteria. This latest version (effectively  more...