Climate action in the built environment extends beyond efficient buildings to include decisions about where projects are located, how people travel, and how development connects to existing infrastructure. In LEED v5, the Location and Transportation (LT) category elevates these considerations as critical levers for achieving decarbonization, resilience, and livability at the community scale.
This course explores LT through a systems-thinking approach, recognizing that transportation emissions and climate risk are shaped by a continuum of strategiesโfrom avoiding climate and land-use risk through responsible site selection, to minimizing emissions through compact, connected development, to mitigating transportation emissions through demand management and vehicle electrification. Participants will examine how LEED v5 organizes LT credits by impact area and why many transportation strategies intentionally deliver multiple climate and social benefits simultaneously.
Focusing on LT credits that reflect meaningful evolution or expanded emphasis in LEED v5, the course addresses applicability across BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems. Rather than treating credits as isolated requirements, the article demonstrates how integrated location and transportation decisions influence long-term carbon performance, occupant behavior, and community resilience. Designed for professionals seeking LEED-specific continuing education, this course supports informed decision-making that extends well beyond the building envelope.
