LEED Green Associate case studies
LEED Green Associate · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The LEED Green Associate is a professional credential offered through the U.S. Green Building Council and GBCI for people who want to demonstrate general knowledge of green building practices and the ability to support others working on LEED projects. USGBC describes it as ideal for those newer to sustainability and LEED, and as a credential that can strengthen a resume, open doors to new job opportunities and advance a career in the green building industry. There are no prerequisites or eligibility requirements, so candidates can register for the exam directly. The LEED Green Associate case studies are 5 cases and about 2,540 words.
1The Boundary Question on a Mixed-Use Block
An owner is renovating an eight-story 1920s building. Floors 2–8 will be office space; the ground floor is leased to a bank under a long-term triple-net lease with its own utility meter.
537 words, about 3 min2Charrette After the Contract
A developer has committed to LEED Gold for a 12-story office tower. The general contractor was hired before schematic design finished, and the curtain-wall bid was awarded based on a baseline design.
519 words, about 3 min3Transit vs Brownfield
A 300-employee insurance company is choosing between two sites. Site A is a greenfield parcel in a suburb, 0.4 mi from a highway interchange, with 300 surface parking spaces and no fixed-route transit within 1 mi.
517 words, about 3 min4Water Balance in a Cooling Tower
A 150,000 ft² office building uses a 500-ton cooling tower and irrigates about one acre of turf. The water bill shows 4.0 million gallons per year for tower makeup and 1.5 million gallons for irrigation.
493 words, about 2 min5Ventilation Complaints in a New School
A new 30-classroom elementary school opened last fall. Each classroom has a CO2 sensor tied to demand-controlled ventilation.
474 words, about 2 min