LEED Credits in Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

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Energy and Atmosphere is the single most important category in LEED, as reflected in the 35 points available. To earn a majority of those points (19 to be exact), projects have to show a reduction in predicted energy use based on whole building computer simulations. A lesser number of points are available based on prescribed measures instead of model simulation. This course will focus on ways technological tools, such as Building Information Modeling and Geographic Information Systems, can help achieve sustainable credit goals using model simulation, including:

Daylighting Studies
Energy Analysis
Computation of Material Quantities and LEED Documentation
Specification Management
Reducing Waste and Inefficiency
Conservation Planning Characterize Environments
Predict Consequences of Change
Develop Environmentally Sensitive Mitigation Strategies
Renewable Energy Siting
Carbon Accounting

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

Recall the important focus on the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED within the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System for buildings
Differentiate between LEED version 3.0 and previous Energy and Atmosphere LEED Credit Rating Systems
Recognize the three prerequisites to the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED
Identify criteria to obtain Energy and Atmosphere credit rating goals through planning/design/construction phase activities, recommend approaches, and responsible parties
Recognize the benefits of using Building Information Modeling and Geographic Information Systems for environmental considerations for Energy and Atmosphere LEED credits

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master’s degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

Dr. Young has eight years of private practice experience, six of which working with the firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. She was involved in a variety of work including a wide range of park and recreational planning and design projects. Landscape Architectural experience ranges from preparation of detail site design plans, inventory and analysis documents, park, recreation and open space master plans, city-wide comprehensive plans, interpretive prospectus documents, construction document preparation, and preparation of grant applications and rezoning applications for cities throughout Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Dr. Young currently works as a Military Master Planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in the Planning, Environmental, and Regulatory Branch. Dr. Young is involved in a variety of work including a wide range of military planning, programming, and design projects. Project Management experience ranges from installation design guides to campus master plans. Projects also focus on the impacts of development on human health and the environment, and improvements through better siting, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of military projects.

Dr. Young is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture. She teaches master’s level landscape architecture design studio course(s).