LEED discourages developing on sensitive lands, such as prime farmland, flood zones, wetlands/water bodies, and habitats for endangered species. Choosing previously developed sites is encouraged.
- [Instructor] The LEED rating system rewards project teams…for avoiding certain types of lands.…Project teams are encouraged to build on previous developed…sites, while avoiding five types of sensitive lands…we will discuss.…According to LEED credit sensitive land protection,…the first type of sensitive land that is encouraged to…be avoided is the prime farmland.…Agricultural areas provide social, environmental,…and economic benefits.…Food production is directly correlated with our survival.…Agricultural areas also provide other benefits,…such as rainwater management, as well as economic benefits…of self-dependency for food, and support of local farmers.…
Project teams should also avoid flood plains…and flood lines.…You can imagine why this type of location is to be avoided,…due to risk of flooding and destruction.…You can build the greenest building on a flood plain.…If it is destroyed by floods, building it again, or making…necessary repairs, make it wasteful,…or even risky for its occupants' safety and possession.…
Author
Fulya Kocak Gin
Released
1/18/2019- LEED impact categories
- Smart growth vs. urban sprawl
- Alternative transportation strategies
- Sustainable site construction and design strategies
- Strategies for reducing indoor and outdoor water use
- Renewable energy production, green power, and carbon offsets
- Energy efficiency, metering, and demand response
- Building product disclosure and optimization
- Indoor air quality management design strategies
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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1. LEED Green Associate: Overview
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2. Environmental Impact of Buildings
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LEED impact categories6m 21s
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3. Integrative Process
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Integrative process overview5m 33s
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4. Location and Transportation
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Unpreferred locations3m 2s
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Preferred locations4m 13s
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5. Sustainable Sites
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6. Water Efficiency
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Water efficiency overview2m 21s
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Outdoor water use reduction4m 32s
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Indoor water use reduction4m 49s
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Cooling tower water use1m 59s
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Water metering1m 30s
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7. Energy and Atmosphere
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Energy consumption reduction3m 44s
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Energy metering1m 24s
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Demand Response2m 5s
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Refrigerant management2m 39s
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8. Materials and Resources
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Waste management4m 15s
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9. Environmental Quality
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Occupant comfort1m 27s
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10. Innovation and Regional Priority
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Innovation2m 10s
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Regional priority1m 13s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 1s
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