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Course Description: CEU Events: What's New in LEED v4 and 4.1: Focus on Material & Resources (MR) & Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) for the Ceiling Category
This course provides an overview of LEED v4 and 4.1 standards for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C). It examines the latest updates in Material and Resources (MR) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credits, particularly in the ceiling category for occupant wellness and security. The curriculum covers the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in BD+C, addressing Whole Building Impact Reduction and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Strategies for Interior Life Cycle Impact Reduction and material ingredients transparency credits are explored, emphasizing flexibility and sustainable product choices. The course concludes with insights into how IEQ credits contribute to enhancing occupants' productivity, comfort, and well-being through optimized lighting strategies.
Learning Objective 1 Comprehend the goals outlined in LEED v4 and 4.1 for BD+C and ID+C, and recognize their role in fostering innovation and influencing market dynamics.
Learning Objective 2 Discover LEED v4 & 4.1 updates for MR and IEQ credits, focusing on ceilings to enhance occupant wellness and security.
Learning Objective 3 Explore the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in LEED v4 BD+C, including Whole Building Impact Reduction (Option 4) and the MR credit on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Learning Objective 4 Comprehend strategies for Interior Life Cycle Impact Reduction (Option 3: Design for Flexibility) with an emphasis on well-being and sustainability.
Learning Objective 5 Explore the influence of material ingredient transparency credits in LEED v4 & 4.1 BD+C and ID+C, prioritizing products with sustainable life-cycle impacts and well-being.
Learning Objective 6 Gain an understanding of how IEQ credits in LEED v4 & 4.1 for BD+C and ID+C enhance occupants' productivity, comfort, and well-being with optimized lighting.