Category: LEED Certification
LEED Course in Saudi Arabia?
Raz asks: I moved recently to Saudi Arabia, and I’m looking to get the LEED course, which I’m aware that it’s not available over here. Is there a way to get the course online? If not... Read More
LEED O+M Tenant Restrictions?
Question: Roxie asks: For a building that has achieved a LEED EB certification, are there any restrictions on the tenant’s buildout of the premises associated with LEED? Answer Hi Roxie, Taking up ... Read More
LEED Innovation in Design Points: Threshold for MR2 Construction Waste Management?
Question: Catherine asks: Anyone know what the threshold is for exceeding MR2 (Construction Waste Management) to qualify for an innovation point? If you go strictly by the “next threshold” wordin... Read More
LEED Consulting Firm: What’s the Best Way to Start One?
Question: Nicolas asks: I have just passed my LEED BD+C exam and would like to know the following: 1- What is the best approach to establish a LEED AP consultancy firm 2- How and best approach to pro... Read More
LEED Certified Restaurant: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Question: Marc asks: I own a restaurant and am considering going for LEED certification. What should I know before getting into this process? Is LEED CI the best approach or should I wait for LEED Re... Read More
LEED AP Requirements: What Do I Need to Know?
Question: Justin asks: Hello, I was wondering what the LEED AP requirements were. I just graduated from NC State University in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Water Resources and am quite i... Read More
LEED AP CI vs. NC: Which Exam is Easier?
Question: Marie asks: Which is easier to take, the New Construction or the Commercial Interior Exam? Answer Hi Marie: The answer is totally subjective to the person taking the exam. If we had to choo... Read More
LEED Recertification: Will Our LEED Certification Expire?
Question: Jim asks: Is LEED certification for construction companies or for each individual construction project? Is there any type of “expiration date” associated with LEED or a LEED recertificat... Read More
Is LEED Enough? Consider the Living Building Challenge
Is LEED Enough? It is a question that is being asked by a lot in the industry. My answer is NO. LEED is only a stepping stone that all need to know. We are in a time of change just like back in the mi... Read More
How Should I Build a LEED Certified Restaurant?
Question: John asks: Hello, I’m thinking about starting my own restaurant and I want it to be LEED certified. It will most likely be in an existing building, but I do not have a set location for it... Read More