An acoustical consultant’s experiences with the leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) green building rating system(s).

Abstract

The panelist will discuss his experiences with several leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) green building rating systems, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). He will provide insight into the process, advantages, and challenges of becoming a LEED accredited professional, his observations of how the promulgation of LEED acoustics credits will impact acoustics professionals, and also how the systems affect the solutions and products he recommends. The panelist became LEED accredited in 2006 and has consulted on several LEED projects across the country. He is active in his local chapter of the USGBC. Additionally, the panelist has attended the last four Greenbuild conferences put on by the USGBC.