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In this session will explore the credits within the Indoor Environmental Quality category. We will look at the overall intent of the category, as well as the individual intent of the prerequisites and credits within them. We will also discuss the requirements to obtain each measure within the category, including the requirements and verification steps for each credit and some real world examples of strategies used to fulfill each measure.

In this session will explore the credits within the Water Efficiency and Materials & Resource categories. We will look at the overall intent of the two categories, as well as the individual intent of the prerequisites and credits within them. We will also discuss the requirements to obtain each measure within the categories, including the requirements and verification steps for each credit and some real world examples of strategies used to fulfill each measure.

In this session will explore the credits within the Energy & Atmosphere category. We will look at the overall intent of the category, as well as the individual intent of the prerequisites and credits within them. We will also discuss the requirements to obtain each measure within the category, including the requirements and verification steps for each credit and some real world examples of strategies used to fulfill each measure.

This session will explore the credits within the Location & Linkages and Sustainable Sites categories. We will look at the overall intent of the two categories, as well as the individual intent of the prerequisites and credits within them. We will also discuss the requirements to obtain each measure within the categories, including the requirements and verification steps for each credit and some real world examples of strategies used to fulfill each measure.

This session will explore the credits within the Innovation & Design Process and Awareness and Education categories. We will look at the overall intent of the two categories, as well as the individual intent of the prerequisites and credits within them. We will also discuss the requirements to obtain each measure within the categories, including the requirements and verification steps for each credit and some real world examples of strategies used to fulfill each measure.

This webinar will open with a brief introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, followed by a discussion of the specific impacts the residential building sector on our shared environments. We will then discuss the benefits of green homes and how LEED for Homes can help us obtain green, high performance homes. The key aspects of rating system will be explored as well as the roles and responsibilities of the key stake holders involved in a LEED for Homes project, including; USGBC, a LEED for Homes Provider, a LEED for Homes Green Rater and the design and construction team. By the end of the webinar you will be familiar with the education and additional resources available to you and well as the next steps you should take to get started on your next LEED for Homes project.

In this final session of our three part series, we will explore the key elements in maximizing a home`s energy efficiency. We will learn how to accomplish home energy reductions of 50-90% through conducting a home performance audit and addressing all energy loads within the home and the condition of the building envelope. Energy reductions of this magnitude require an extensive systems approach and we will explore and honor the relationships between energy, indoor air quality, durability and thermal comfort.

This session will help you to actually begin to incorporate greening into your remodeling projects. You will understand the key elements in greening a kitchen and bath renovation. Through descriptive case studies, we will describe specific strategies and show you how they are implemented. We will highlight specific solutions that make good economic and environmental sense while adding beauty, functionality, and durability to your kitchen and bath spaces.

As we aspired to green our built environment, we must begin to look at our existing building stock. Green renovations are a tremendous opportunity to improve the health of our existing indoor environments, enhance durability of our already in-use buildings and make measureable environmental improvements. This is your chance to learn how to incorporate the REGREEN, the green residential remodeling guidelines, into your next home renovation project. We will walk you through the history, intent and content of the REGREEN guidelines as well as share information on the future of the program. You will also learn what educational opportunities are provided around the REGREEN program through USGBC and ASID where to go for more resources.

In our final installment of our LEED for Healthcare podcast series, we'll dive into some of the specific credits that the LEED for Healthcare Rating System addresses in unique ways. Ben Davenney and Greg Tocci discuss how healthcare facilities address issues surrounding noise and patient privacy. Jason Choyce explores the importance of air quality control during building construction and renovation. Lastly, Ray Pradinuk and Andrew Crosson highlight the need for proper daylight and views, as well as lighting controls.

Part 2 of our LEED for Healthcare podcast series focuses on the business case for pursuing LEED certification for healthcare facilities. Richard Beam of Providence Health System and Mara Baum of HOK discuss design strategies for healthcare buildings and highlight some of the successes they've had in achieving LEED certification for healthcare facilities.

Listen and learn as we explore the history behind USGBC's new LEED for Healthcare Rating System, as well as some of the unique situations that arise when achieving sustainability in healthcare facilities. Kim Shinn and Steve Guttman, two members of USGBC's committee tasked with developing the rating system, share their experiences in LEED for Healthcare's creation and how they see it positively impacting the built environment.

Join as we discuss the role that green building plays in affordable housing projects. Highlighted are two projects, Kenyon House and Legacy House, which serve as stellar examples of how different approaches to sustainability in affordable housing can meet the unique needs of communities across the country.

Listen in as USGBC's Doug Gatlin, Vice-President of Market Development, Sundee Wislow, Director of Sustainability at U.S. Equities, and Gail Borthwick, Architect with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, discuss the retrofits being conducted to the Willis Tower - and how conducting retrofits as a building ages can make both dollars and sense for this commercial property.

USGBC's Tom Dietsche sits down with Liz Ogbu of Public Architecture to discuss the use of salvaged material in commercial projects.