- WHAT: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Charrette with Michael Koman
- WHEN: Tuesday, February 21st 6:00pm-9:00pm
- WHERE: Green Quad, Learning Center for Sustainable Futures
- WHO: Michael Koman, USC Director of Sustainability
The annual Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Charrette is back and we'll be presenting a three part series this year! The first part will be held on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM and will be composed of an engaging presentation by USC Director of Sustainability, Michael Koman, geared towards educating students on LEED, LEED Certification, and the charrette process.
LEED is the premier system utilized throughout the world and by USC to design, construct and certify a building as ‘green’. It addresses issues such as sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy efficiency and climate, indoor air quality and material and resources. USC currently has over 600,000 sq. ft. of green buildings on campus and by the end of 2013 will surpass 1 million sq. ft. These projects will effectively save the university over $1.5 million every year in energy and maintenance costs. Some of the LEED certified projects on campus include Green Quad, Honors Residence Hall, Patterson Hall and the Darla Moore School of Business that is under construction.
This training will cover an introduction to green buildings, the US Green Building Council and the professional accreditation process. It will then go into detail on what the LEED certification system is and how it works. As the sessions progress participants will participate in design charrette for a real project and experience the green design process. This will all be done at no charge compared to paying hundreds of dollars for the same training elsewhere. Students interested in taking the LEED exam will then be provided with study materials at no cost and organized into self-study groups to work towards the exam in the future.
LEED accreditation as a green associate for professionals provides individuals with the base knowledge to participate in and address issues related to construction and development in a more sustainable and green manner. It can benefit real estate agents, developers, estimators and others. Building professionals such as architects, engineers and construction managers pursue an advance level of accreditation.
Following these events, students who would like to further their contribution will have the opportunity to take the LEED Green Associate Exam. Sustainable Carolina will be able to set up study sessions once or twice a week to prepare for the exam. Exams may be taken at anytime.
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