Green Building/LEED AP Building Design & Construction Exam Preparation Be among the first to master the new green building principles in the region February 16 17 and May 11 12, 2011 American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Overview Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. For professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) exam is designed to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the project certification process. This course helps participants understand and prepare for the LEED AP BD+C exam. Additionally, the course will provide an advance preview of LEED 2012 and explore as to how LEED compares to the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council s Estidama program. Course Objectives This course will be an introduction to the concepts of sustainable, high performance green buildings, as well as methods for designing, constructing and evaluating them. The emphasis will be on reviewing the fundamentals of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System and the relevant LEED certification process as per LEED Version-3 requirements. Accordingly, the course will provide key preparatory information about the needed tools and technical expertise for taking both the LEED Green Associate exam (part 1) and the LEED AP BD+C specialty exam (part 2). Moreover, the course will provide project teams with the necessary procedures and technical tools for planning, designing and constructing LEED certified projects. Who Should Attend? All industry professionals seeking to work on green building projects and more particularly those seeking to become LEED AP BD+C professionals and/or work on LEED 2009 projects, including: Developers Building Owners Client Representatives Architects Engineers Contractors Consultants Environmental, Health and Safety Managers Sustainability Managers Facility Managers It is strongly recommended that course applicants have some level of experience with working on LEED projects within the past three years. Please review the eligibility requirements for the LEED AP BD+C exam at www.gbci.org 1
Course Outline Day One (8 Hours) Introductions Basics of Green Building Different Rating Systems, including local systems Exam Information Why Build Green? Cost Benefit/Local Trends/Demand Basics and Goals of LEED BD&C Rating Guide LEED AP Fundamentals / Green Associate LEED Sustainable Sites Prerequisites & Credits LEED Water Prerequisite & Credits LEED Energy Prerequisites Interactive Session Recap Day Two (8 Hours) Welcome LEED Energy Credits LEED Material Prerequisites & Credits LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisites LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Credits LEED Innovation Credits Project Management Tools Brief LEED Cost Analysis Advance preview of LEED 2012 How LEED compares to the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council s Estidama program Interactive Session Sample Exam Recap Course Director Jourdan Younis BSCM (Hons), CMAA, LEED AP Associate-UAE Jourdan Younis has over 10 years of experience in the fields of sustainable development, finance and cleantech. His MBA from London Business School and Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly are coupled with several years of sustainability consultancy experience (LEED & Estidama). He has launched and developed sustainability departments in both the USA and the UAE. His project portfolio includes commissions ranging from a multi-billion USD financial center development in the UAE to the training of over 1,000 professionals in multiple facets of sustainability and green investments. Mr. Younis is currently the head of sustainability for Oger International Abu Dhabi and teaches Estidama s Pearl Rating System for the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council and LEED for the American University of Sharjah and AMIDEAST. 2
Venue This course will be held on the distinguished campus of American University of Sharjah, www.aus.edu/photos/aus/index.php. Free parking and free wireless Internet access are available to the guests. Internet spots and fax, photocopy and printing services are also available upon request. Material Instructor s handouts and presentation notes Certificate Participants who attend and complete the course obtain two Certificates of Accomplishment: one from AUS and one from AMIDEAST. The certificate awarded form AUS is signed by the university s Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. The certificate awarded from AMIDEAST is signed by the AMIDEAST Country Director. Course Fee The course fee includes course attendance, course material, coffee breaks and lunches, and Certificates of Accomplishment. Public Fee, AED 3,000 Early Bird Fee (for registrations received one month before course starts): AED 2,750 Groups of 2 or more or AUS Alumni: AED 2,600 per person Registration closes two weeks before the first day of class. Accommodation is not included in course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by AMIDEAST/AUS at the time of booking with special discounted rates. Driver service from the hotel to AUS and back can be provided for participants staying in the recommended hotel (pick up and drop off timings are fixed). About AUS AMIDEAST Professional Development Courses American University of Sharjah (AUS) and America-Mideast Educational & Training Services Inc. (AMIDEAST), a not-for-profit educational organization, have a strategic partnership on testing and professional training. Both organizations have a common goal: to provide updated and advanced courses for professionals in the Gulf region for reasonable fees. Many successful courses have already taken place under this partnership and more are coming in the near future. As both AUS and AMIDEAST are aware of the importance of professional training as an investment in human capital, special arrangements, such as discounted fees and hotel reservations, are available for organizations sponsoring course participants. Tailored Executive Courses Executive education programs can be designed according to an organization s specific needs. AUS and AMIDEAST will ensure the instructor s availability and arrange the communication between the organization and the instructor. The organization usually will conduct the administrative tasks, but AUS/AMIDEAST can provide support upon request. 3
Course Registration Form LEED AP BC & D preparation February 16 17 ( ), May 11 12( ), 2011, American University of Sharjah Personal Details AUS ID (if applicable): Type: Vendor ( ) Personal ( ) Title: Name: Position: Dept: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Car Info (model, color & plate #): (for parking permit purposes only) Company Details Organization: P.O. Box: City: Country: E-mail: Website: Industry: Number of employees: Approving Manager: Position: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Date and Venue Venue: Timing: American University of Sharjah Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Workshop Fee Fee: Public Fee, AED 3,000 AED 2,750 per participant for early registrations AED 2,600 per participant (groups of 2 or more, AUS Alumni) Fee includes course attendance, course material, coffee breaks and lunches, and Certificates of Accomplishment Payment and Cancellation An invoice will be sent upon receipt of your registration form. For payments to AUS an AUS ID number will be issued. Please contact AUS for details. If a participant cancels three or more weeks before the course starts, a full refund applies less an administrative fee of AED 500. No refund applies for cancellations requested less than two weeks before the course start date. AUS and AMIDEAST reserve the right to make changes in the course program, venue and speakers or to cancel the course when conditions prevail. Declaration I have read and understood the refund policy and the cancellation conditions. Signature and Full Name: For any inquiries please contact: AUS: Tel +971 6 515 1014/5 Fax +971 6 515 1011 epapailia@aus.edu AMIDEAST: Tel +971 50 310 9373 uae.training@amideast.org