Essentials of Green Building Certification Standards
LEED Essentials: Overview of LEED Rating Systems
Green Building certifications play a pivotal role in in driving sustainability initiatives within the built environment and demonstrating performance standards. They serve as a key reference for investors seeking to align their portfolios with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as well as to unlock sustainable finance.
As the world’s most widely used green building rating system, the globally-recognised Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) provides a framework for healthy, energy-efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. As of 2023, there are 105,000 LEED-certified buildings in 185 countries worldwide.
Delivered in collaboration with the USGBC, the SGBC LEED Essentials Course offers a structured deep-dive into LEED certification to unpack the standard’s technical requirements as well as the value it brings to the built environment.
WELL Essentials: Understanding the Core Principles of Healthy Building Design
More than just bricks and mortar, the built environment can dramatically impact your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Delivered in collaboration with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the SGBC WELL Essentials course delves into the science behind the crucial connection between our health and our buildings, empowering participants to understand how design choices like air quality, lighting, water, nourishment, exercise, and even mind and community can significantly enhance the lives of occupants.