Here’s where I start to get a bit giddy (I know that’s geeky). When I was teaching high school environmental science, I had my students create and carry out green building projects. Partially due to my excitement about the topic, I had some of the best results in that class of any unit that I taught. The basic model that I utilized for most of my major lessons was the same: I would verbally present the content, followed by a demonstration of the topic, and conclude with a lab or project so that the kids could experience the concept first-hand.
The students came up with some really cool green building stuff, like a homemade microhydro system, a native species garden on campus, and a strawbale fence. The see-learn-do method worked well, especially when I was enthusiastic about the lesson. I was obviously excited by green building because I went on to build and renovate green for eight years.
I’m giddy because the days of dry, myopic USGBC classes are soon to be over. The organization is rolling out a new curriculum to complement LEED Version 3 and the new LEED AP+ credentials. The content is shifting from dissecting each and every credit in the rating system to covering real-world green-building topics and utilizing case studies. The goals are to train attendees for project implementation of best practices, not simply to pass the LEED tests. With clearer learning paths, the course offerings will allow people to focus on the most appropriate area for their work — homes, schools, neighborhoods, etc.
The USGBC will continue to offer classes, along with the chapters and the Education Providers. Education Providers will offer peer-reviewed customized courses. All the courses offered by the USGBC education network can be found atGreenBuild 365. Some courses are live webinars, some are online on demand, some are instructor led, or a combination of the above.
There are three clear learning levels for the courses.
- 100 Level: Awareness: for green building beginners to increase basic knowledge of sustainable building practices and LEED.
- 200级:个人理解:with prior experience and knowledge with green building and LEED. These courses are designed to enhance and expand knowledge.
- 300 Level: Application: for LEED implementation and green building problem solving.
LEED V3 Schedule
Here’s some scheduling info. Keep in mind, these dates are subject to change.
Available Now
Green Building Basics & LEED course (100 Level)
LEED Core Concepts & Strategies course (200 Level)
Green Building Operations and Maintenance: The LEED Implementation Process course (300 Level)
March 31 2009
Last date to register for the LEED NC AP exam
April 2009
LEED V3 roll out
May 2009
Green Home Design & Construction course offered
LEED AP+ Operations & Maintenance credential/exam launched
LEED Green Associate credential/exam launched
June 2009
Last chance to take the LEED NC AP exam
LEED AP+ Homes credential/exam launched
July 2009
Green Building Design & Construction course offered
Green Interior Design & Construction course offered
August 2009
New projects will be required to register for LEED 2009
September 2009
LEED AP+ Design & Construction credential/exam launched
LEED AP+ Interior Design & Construction launched
November 2009
Green Neighborhood Planning & Development course offered
REGREENcourse offered
LEED Implementation for Schools course offered
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