LEED is approaching “mainstream discussions” these days. Are you a LEED AP? Why did you pursue that? How does it affect how you practice? Does it offer value and benefits to your clients beyond? Does LEED certification for a building make it “better”? What are your thoughts?
—Lisa Stacholy, AIA
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Just got LEED AP accreditation on March 30th, took a month of hard study (like in college, but less beer). Wanted it to enhance resume for new government job. It worked, I was hired, and am immediately applying LEED to several projects, including a LEED for Homes certification for a 28 unit housing project in Grand Teton National Park.
Yes, I'd have to say LEED makes a building better, because you are forced to look at EVERY aspect of what is sustainable, from site selection to embodied energy of products specified. Do I think LEED is a racket/monopoly? Sure. I spent about $1,300 out of my own pocket to study and get the suffix.
Posted by Doug Walter | April 16, 2009 12:58 PM
Posted on April 16, 2009 12:58