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This LEED® Specific course looks at concepts of New Urbanism in its applicability to the LEED rating system. This course will compare, contrast, and provide design elements that fall within the standards of New Urbanism but meet the standards set forth by the LEED rating system. LEED for New Construction and LEED for Neighborhood Design are addressed throughout the course. Key concepts include community connectivity, density issues, streetscapes and project site and surrounding factors. Ways to earn the LEED credits are also addressed.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Implement sustainable planning strategies that comply with community connectivity and density requirements of the LEED rating system.
- Calculate formulas proving compliance with LEED credits in the LEED Building Design and Construction Sustainable Sites category.
- Discuss the social aspects of community interaction through good architectural planning.
- Discuss the relationship between New Urbanist concepts, Smart Growth, and LEED credit compliance.
- Compare similarities between LEED Building Design and Construction to various other LEED rating systems.
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Amy Stalbosky, AIA, LEED AP BD&C, Homes on behalf of Amy Stalbosky, AIA, LEED AP BD&C, Homes. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Amy Stalbosky, AIA, LEED AP BD&C, Homes
Title: Architect, Amy Stalbosky
Background: Amy Stalbosky is a registered architect with a decade of experience in the sustainable design and construction industry. In 2008 she participated in a national task force for the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) to analyze the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) 2009 rating system and LEED Accreditation requirements. She is also recognized as one of the nation’s first accredited professionals under the LEED Specialty accreditation program. Amy holds a Legacy LEED Accreditation from 2005, plus a LEED Specialty Accreditation in Building Design and Construction and LEED Specialty in Homes. Since 2007, she has taught numerous courses in sustainable design across the U.S., including one course certified by the USGBC Education Provider program. She is a previous Chair of the Emerald Coast Florida branch of the US Green Building Council and is currently active in LEED certification management, consultation, and education. She has been a guest speaker at a variety of events in the sustainable building industry. Today she continues her research into sustainable building materials and products, with an emphasis on sustainable daylighting techniques.
