Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
- State the reason for the update.
- Recall the differences between LEED 2009 and LEED v4.
- Describe the new credit categories and the changes to be implemented per credit.
- Explain the changes to technical content in LEED v4.
- Summarize the new point distribution.
- Identify the implications of the changes.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Seaneen Brown
Seaneen Brown is project coordinator currently working with her husband on small commercial and residential architecture in private practice. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Villanova University. She later obtained her Masters in Architecture from the University of TN. After interning in Florida and Sydney, Australia, Seaneen now calls Nashville home. She has previously served at 2 year term as the Middle TN delegate for the Southeast Regional Council of the USGBC, and is a member of the local chapter of the AIA Committee on the Environment as well as a volunteer for the Tennessee Fund for Sustainability. Outside of work, Seaneen enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children and, in her free time, is an avid CrossFitter.
State Licenses
AK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
AR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0610721)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0610721)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0610721)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0610721)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
IA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
IL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
KS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
KY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
MD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NJ - Landscape Architect (General)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
PA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
PR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
SD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
TX - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare, Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design - Approved LA CES-2026)
UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
WI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
WV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2026)
WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
Professional Organizations
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)