1. LEED AP BD+C Made Easy
Welcome to Green Building Academy’s LEED AP BD+C Examination preparation course LEED AP BD+C Made Easy
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2. Course Objective
Prepare yourself for LEED AP BD+C examination in 6 to 8 Weeks
The objective of the course is to prepare yourself for LEED AP BD+C examination within the next 6 to 8 weeks. Consist study is the key to success of LEED AP Exam. We strongly recommend you to keep a target date for examination and spend 1-2 hr on daily basis till the examination.
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3. Author’s Profile: K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed
1999: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering – Bharathidhasan University, India
2002 Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Specialized in Heat Power Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, India
– Academics: Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Heat & Mass Transfer, Thermal Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics etc
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4. Author’s Profile: K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed contd..
2006 till date MEP Contracting, Energy Audits, Green Building facilitation, CFD Simulation for buildings
2007: Qualified as Certified Energy Manager and Auditor, BEE India
2008: LEED AP,2010: LEED AP BD+C, 2011: LEED AP O+M
2014: Qualified as ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Assessment Professional and GSAS Certified Green Professional.
Conduct LEED training courses from March 2010, trained more than 1500 Professionals.
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5. Supporting Authors: Mr. Arshad Siddiqui, Architect,
LEED AP BD+C & ID+C
Trainer & Consultant,
Green Building Academy
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6. Who Should take this course?
Candidates who passed LEED Green Associate Examination
Candidates who have under gone a course on LEED Green Associate or familiar with LEED Green Associate course contents
Does not cover the basics of Green Buildings or LEED
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7. Course Contents Chapter 6: Materials & Resources
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Location and Transportation
Chapter 7: Indoor Environmental Quality
Chapter 3: Sustainable Sites
Chapter 8: Integrative Process
Chapter 4: Water Efficiency
Chapter 5: Energy & Atmosphere
Chapter 9: Innovation & Regional Priority
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8. Chapter 1:Introduction
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9. Learning Objectives Review of LEED Rating Systems
Review of LEED Certification requirements
Categories in BD+C Rating system
Minimum Program Requirements
Course structure
Exam preparation tips
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10. LEED Rating System families
LEED for BD+C
Applicable for New construction and Major renovation of buildings*
LEED for ID+C
Applicable for Projects whose scope is limited to interior fit out
LEED for O+M
Existing buildings undergoing improvement
Minor upgrade may be included
LEED for ND
Applicable for Land development projects. Mixed use developments etc
LEED for Homes
Applicable for all residential projects except high rise residential building
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11. LEED for BD+C adaptions
LEED BD+C: New Construction
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell
LEED BD+C: Schools
LEED BD+C: Retail
LEED BD+C: Healthcare
LEED BD+C: Data Centers
LEED BD+C: Hospitality
LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers
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12. LEED BD+C: Credit Categories
Integrative Process (IP)
Location and Transportation(LT)
Sustainable Sites(SS)
Water Efficiency(WE)
Energy & Atmosphere(EA)
Materials & Resources(MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality(IEQ)
Innovation (Inn)
Regional Priority(RP)
Prerequisites & Credits
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13. Minimum Program Requirements for LEED BD+C Projects
Must be in a permanent location on existing land
Must use reasonable & consistent site/LEED boundaries
Must comply with project size requirements
1000 sq.ft for LEED BD+C
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14. Reference Guide for Building Design and ConstructionWD CS DC Sc Hs Rt Hc
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15. Prerequisite/Credit Design/Construction NC Sc CS Rt Hc Hs DC WD
R/Pts+EP
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16. Requirements – NC, Sc, CS, Rt, Hs, DC, WD, Hc Behind the Intent
Step by Step Guidance
Further Explanation
Strategies / Implementation
Required Documentation / Calculations
Related Credit Tips
Changes from LEED 2009
Reference Standards
Exemplary Performance
Definitions
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17. Preparing for the exam Spend 1-2 Hrs/day for the first 5 weeks
Spend longer hrs during the week before the examination
Active participation during the course.
Use the forum to clarify your doubts
Use our study materials as primary resource
Take practice questions
Refer to Reference manual when you need more explanation or clarification
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18. Thank You and Good Luck
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