GBRI partners with Wattics to enhance their green building learning program by offering FREE LEED and AIA approved CE courses

A LEED professional credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. Part of that proficiency is staying up to date on the latest industry innovations. LEED professionals are thus required to maintain their credential by earning Continuing Education (CE) credits. And this is exactly what the Green Building Research Institute (GBRI) will help LEED […]

LEED Green Associate Exam Vs LEED AP Exam: Which is more difficult?

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In today’s world, when people across borders are suffering from the effects of climate change and are trying to limit its impact by adopting eco-friendly lifestyles, the term ‘green building’ is not unheard of. Even if you are not an architect, builder or realtor, chances are high that you have heard about the concept of […]

LEED AP O+M Exam Guide – Take Your Career To The Next Level‎ With GBRI

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What is LEED? As the awareness about terms like climate change and green buildings is rising, people are increasingly opting for homes that have a minimal impact on the environment. Even businesses consider it essential to practice sustainable social and environmental policies that set a good example to communities. As a result, the popularity of […]

How to Pass LEED AP BD+C Exam: Important Tips & Tricks

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third party verification system for green buildings developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). For centuries, operation of buildings and the construction of new buildings have had a negative impact on the environment. As more and more people are becoming aware of this aspect of […]

What is LEED & Types of LEED Credits Categories [A Complete Guide]

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It is a well-known fact that buildings have a massive environmental impact due to their huge carbon footprint. And apart from the environment, they affect the health of their inhabitants too. Right from the time of construction and throughout their lifecycle, buildings use a huge amount of our limited resources and generate a lot of […]

What makes LEED homes so green?

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What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and it is a certification program for green building. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed in a manner […]

Scholarship Program for CE & LEED Exam Prep material for Everyone During Covid-19

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We understand times are tough right now. Your health, safety and well being is of the utmost importance to us just as much as the planet. With the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak being felt more and more each day, secondary effect such as the shutting down of gatherings, schools, and businesses continue to put financial hardships […]

Take your LEED Professional Credential Exam from Home

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As the demand for green buildings and LEED-certified buildings has increased across the globe, so has the demand for LEED accredited professionals. Right from construction and design, to operations and facility management, LEED professionals are in great demand today. According to the Green Building Certification Institute, the organization that administers the LEED AP program, “the […]

Who can take the LEED Green Associate Exam? Eligibility and Qualifications

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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources […]

LEED Schools – Why Green Schools Are So Important?

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LEED is one of the most popular green building certification programs worldwide designed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed keeping in mind the following parameters: Maximum energy savings Efficient use of water Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Healthier indoor air quality Increased […]

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