Green Interior Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process

Presented by: U.S. Green Building Council

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI's LEED AP Interior Design + Construction credential.

The workshop addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of this particular rating system. Workshop participants will discuss the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in the LEED process, as well as strategies for communicating with team members at various stages of that process. Official USGBC LEED Faculty who are LEED and facilitation experts will walk the class through the phases of a typical project, including key decisions that project teams must make and guidance on how to make them. Throughout the day, you will engage with other participants in interactive activities using case examples to enable you to work hands-on with LEED implementation strategies and Rating System tools, including credit forms from LEED Online v3. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to apply your newfound knowledge to real-life LEED projects.

RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE To ensure that you make the most of this workshop, you should have the following knowledge in advance:

  • Experience with interior design and construction practices
  • Competency with the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System, including knowledge of prerequisites and credits
  • Competency with the LEED Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction
To help you assess if this course is at the appropriate learning level for you, you should understand the fundamentals of interior design and construction and be able to answer the following questions in advance of taking this course:
  • Who are the parties involved in an interior project, and what are their general roles?
  • What are basic green strategies and technologies?
  • What are all of the prerequisites and credits of the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System, as well as their intents and requirements?
If you do not yet have a solid grasp of this information, we encourage you to take LEED Core Concepts & Strategies to build your knowledge to the appropriate level before you take this 300-level workshop.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
  • Instruction from official USGBC Faculty who are experts in LEED and trained in facilitation and adult learning techniques
  • Participant workbook, which includes PowerPoint slides, interactive learning activities based on real LEED projects, and a glossary of key green building definitions
  • Option to order one copy of the Reference Guide at a discounted rate
  • Continuing education for 7 hours of instruction directly reported to AIA and CSI; certificate of completion for self-reporting to other professional organizations
  • Lunch and refreshment breaks
  • Upon completion of a post-workshop survey, access to additional supplementary resources

This course, like all USGBC LEED education programs, meets GBCI eligibility requirements for the LEED Green Associate.


  • Learning Objectives

    • Explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors rating system
    • Recognize key green decisions throughout the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors process.
    • Implement LEED 2009 for CI process for interior fit-up projects.
    • Apply integrative approach with project stakeholders.



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