Architecture & DesignLEED® v5 for Neighborhood Development (ND): Sustainable Community Planning

LEED® v5 for Neighborhood Development (ND): Sustainable Community Planning

SKU: JCOM-00090

Duration: 1.58 Hrs

This course thoroughly examines LEED® v5 for Neighborhood Development (LEED®-ND), the newest standard in eco-friendly neighborhood planning. Participants will develop a complete understanding of the concepts, credits, and techniques required to attain LEED® certification for neighborhoods. Through case studies, the course will equip participants with the necessary tools to apply LEED®-ND principles effectively. Covered topics include green infrastructure, smart growth, resilience planning, and community involvement. By the conclusion of the course, participants will be prepared to implement LEED®-ND principles to create sustainable, resilient, and vibrant communities that align with contemporary environmental and social objectives.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the intention and structure of LEED® v5 for Neighborhood Development
Explain LEED® v5’s goals and organization, including how it enhances prior versions to tackle evolving sustainability issues
Recognize the primary credit categories and requirements for LEED®-ND certification
Identify the essential elements of LEED®-ND, such as Smart Location and Linkage, Neighborhood Pattern and Design, and Green Infrastructure and Buildings, along with required prerequisites
Assess approaches to incorporate sustainability into neighborhood layout and planning
Implement practical strategies for embedding eco-friendly practices into urban development, including transit-oriented design and the integration of renewable energy sources
Explain the advantages of LEED®-ND certification in promoting environmental, economic, and social resilience
Analyze how LEED®-ND aids in climate adaptation, cost reduction, better health outcomes, and increased community participation
Utilize knowledge of LEED®-ND credits to assess hypothetical case scenarios

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Author

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

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