LEED v5 Workshop: A Comprehensive Framework for Green Building Practices
ARUP, 8 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BJ, UK
About this Event
USGBC and GBCI Europe would like to offer a half-day workshop that dives into the principles and framework of the LEED v5 rating systems – Building Design and Construction (BD+C), Interiors Design and Construction (ID+C) , and Operations and Maintenance (O+M). Participants will learn how LEED v5 provides a comprehensive understanding of how buildings can contribute to critical environmental and social imperatives through the LEED v5 framework.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is a standardized, globally recognized green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It evaluates a building’s impact on the environment and provides a framework for designing, constructing, and operating sustainable buildings. The session will present the impact areas of the newest generation of the tool, LEED v5, launched in April of 2025. The focus areas covered are decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration – and how they are aligned with LEED v5 credits to drive real-world change.
The overview workshop will review each credit category and discuss key prerequisites and credits. The session will also present the key changes from the previous version of LEED v4/v4.1 and the available tools and resources to support project teams. This is a beginner to intermediate level workshop and will be offered free of charge.
USGBC + GBCI Europe
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) independently verifies sustainability performance against globally recognized standards, ensuring the integrity of outcomes and strengthening market confidence in sustainability investment and innovation.
Certification
GBCI works rigorously to maintain quality control on the project certification through the following global green building standards:
LEED
LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings that offer environmental, social, and governance benefits.
SITES
SITES certification promotes sustainable and resilient landscape development for projects with or without buildings, enhancing sustainability and resilience.
TRUE
TRUE zero waste certification promotes sustainable resource management and reduction practices to improve environmental, health, and economic outcomes.
WELL
WELL certification sets performance requirements in seven categories (air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind) to improve the effects of buildings on human health.
PEER
PEER certification promotes reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems, enhancing tracking to prevent failures.
EDGE
EDGE certification for green buildings focuses on enhancing the resource efficiency of buildings by identifying cost-effective measures.
Credentialing
GBCI offers credentials that demonstrate proficiency in green building and sustainability. These credentials help professionals showcase their knowledge, experience, and credibility in the green building and sustainability marketplace. Obtaining a credential strengthens your resume, and showcases knowledge and expertise to employers.
GBCI Europe provides third-party verification services for LEED certification and credentialing in Europe while driving the adoption of green business practices, fostering global competitiveness and enhancing environmental and human health benefits. GBCI Europe was established in Munich in 2017 to serve teams throughout the continent pursuing LEED certification through education, technical support, events and celebrating achievements.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization that promotes green building practices and sustainability in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and communities. They are best known for creating and managing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a widely used green building rating system. USGBC aims to transform the built environment to make it more environmentally responsible, healthy, and prosperous.
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