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Prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam, which gives you credentials that demonstrate core competency in green building design, construction, and operations.

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Syllabus IntroductionLEED Green Associate effective exam preparationWhat you should know1. LEED Green Associate: OverviewLEED Green Associate exam overview2. Environmental Impact of BuildingsLEED impact categories3. Integrative ProcessIntegrative process overviewPhases of the integrative processIntegrative process in the LEED rating system4. Location and TransportationLocation and transportation overviewSmart growth vs. urban sprawlUnpreferred locationsPreferred locationsAlternative transportation strategiesLEED neighborhood development5. Sustainable SitesSustainable sites overviewSustainable site construction strategiesSustainable site design strategies: Site assessmentSustainable site design strategies: Open spaces and habitatsSustainable site design strategies: Rainwater managementSustainable site design strategies: Heat island reductionSustainable site design strategies: Lighting pollution reduction6. Water EfficiencyWater efficiency overviewOutdoor water use reductionIndoor water use reductionCooling tower water useWater metering7. Energy and AtmosphereEnergy and Atmosphere overviewEnergy consumption reductionBuilding commissioning processRenewable energy production, green power, and carbon offsetsEnergy meteringDemand ResponseRefrigerant management8. Materials and ResourcesMaterials and Resources overviewWaste managementBuilding product disclosure and optimization: DisclosureBuilding product disclosure and optimization: Responsible sourcing of materials9. Environmental QualityIndoor Environmental Quality overviewIndoor air quality management design strategiesEnhanced indoor air quality strategiesIndoor air quality management during constructionOccupant comfortLighting, views, and acousticsIndoor Environmental Quality practices during operations10. Innovation and Regional PriorityInnovationRegional priorityConclusionNext steps Read more