The Next Evolution of Green Building is Here.
LEED v5 Project Implementation: Master the Transition
The transition from LEED v4 to LEED v5 is more than just a version update—it is a fundamental shift in how we design, build, and operate. With a heavy focus on ultra-low carbon strategies and climate resilience, the implementation process has changed.
GBRI is currently finalizing the definitive implementation guide for the LEED v5 framework.
What’s Changing in Implementation?
While you wait for the full course launch, here is a preview of the v5 implementation pillars we will cover:
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Carbon-First Design: Navigating the new mandatory requirements for operational and embodied carbon reduction.
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The Resilience Assessment: Learning how to implement the new “Climate Risk Assessment” required at the project’s inception.
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Social Equity in Action: Moving beyond intent to documented impact through the new “Human Impact Assessment.”
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The 2026 Deadline: A step-by-step roadmap for projects transitioning from v4 or v4.1 before the mandatory July 2026 registration cutoff.
Course Features Under Development
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Interactive v5 Scorecards: Dynamic tools to estimate your project’s success under the new credit weightings.
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Step-by-Step Documentation Guides: Visual walkthroughs of the new submittal requirements in LEED Online.
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Expert Interviews: Insights from LEED Fellows on the biggest challenges of the v5 pilot phase.
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AIA & GBCI CE Hours: This course will be eligible for continuing education credits upon release.
Don’t Get Left Behind.
As LEED v4 begins its sunset phase, the industry’s demand for v5 expertise is surging. Be among the first to lead a LEED v5 project team.
Coming [May, 2026] | Exclusively on GBRI
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