(3) SS_ Sustainable Sites of LEED BD+C v4

🌱 Course Title: Mastering Sustainable Sites in LEED BD+C v4 - SS_ Sustainability with MFN, LEED AP🍃

Headline: Dive into the Essentials of Sustainable Site Design and Management with an Expert 🌍✏️

Course Overview:

Join us on a journey through the key aspects of sustainable site design and management as outlined in the LEED Building Design and Construction (BD+C) v4 rating system. This course, led by Ming-Feng Nian, an experienced LEED AP with specialties in 5 areas and a USGBC Faculty member, will guide you through the complexities of the SS credit category.

What You'll Learn:

🌳 SS C2 - Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat

• Understanding the importance of preserving natural habitats.
• Strategies for habitat protection and restoration during construction.

🏞️ SS C3 - Open Space and Community Connections

• Designing open spaces that serve the community and contribute to well-being.
• Integrating green spaces into the project design effectively.

💦 SS C4 - Rainwater Management

• Implementing sustainable methods for rainwater management.
• Best practices for site design with a focus on water conservation.

🔥 SS C5 - Heat Island Reduction

• Techniques to mitigate the urban heat island effect.
• Materials and strategies to reduce heat island impact.

🌃 SS C6 - Light Pollution Reduction

• Designing for night sky visibility and reducing light pollution.
• Strategies to improve nighttime outdoor lighting.

🏫 SS C7 - Site Master Plan

• Developing a site master plan that incorporates at least 4 out of 6 key credits.
• Aligning the project with the principles of high sustainability performance.

🛑 SS C8 - Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines

• Creating sustainable design guidelines for tenants.
• Ensuring compliance with LEED IDC V4 requirements.

🧳 SS C9 - Places of Respite in Healthcare

• Designing indoor and outdoor spaces that promote relaxation and healing.
• Exploring various options for creating places of respite within healthcare settings.

🚪 SS C10 - Direct Exterior Access to Outdoor Space in Healthcare

• Understanding the importance of direct exterior access in healthcare facilities.
• Ensuring compliance with specific requirements and options.

♻️ SS C11 - Joint Use of Facilities

• Sharing building space to maximize community benefit.
• Exploring different models for joint use agreements.

Your Instructor:

Ming-Feng Nian (MFN) is not just a LEED AP with expertise in five specialties but also a USGBC Faculty member, an Urban GHG Inventory Specialist, and a Certified ESG Analyst, among other certifications. With an MBA from Chicago Booth and an MEng in CEM from UMichigan, MFN brings a unique blend of business acumen, engineering expertise, and sustainability knowledge to the course.

Course Materials:

• Comprehensive curriculum covering all SS credits.
• Real-world examples and case studies.
• Interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning.
• Access to a range of multimedia resources, including videos, articles, and more.

Why Take This Course?

• Expert Guidance: Learn from an industry leader with extensive experience in sustainability and green building.
• Practical Application: Gain hands-on knowledge that you can apply directly to your projects.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Engage with all aspects of the SS credits, ensuring a deep understanding of sustainable site practices.
• Community Engagement: Join a network of professionals committed to sustainability and green building practices.

Enroll Today!

Secure your spot in this transformative course and take a significant step towards mastering sustainable sites and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

We make every effort to provide accurate and complete information. However, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Thank you for choosing our course, and we look forward to embarking on this sustainability journey with you! 🌱

Background Music: Music from YouTube Music Library, copyright-free track by 88KeysToEuphoria - Aakash Gandhi, enhances the learning experience.

Note: This course is designed for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in sustainable site practices as outlined in the LEED BD+C v4 rating system. It is ideal for architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and anyone involved in the planning, design, and construction of sustainable buildings. Let's make a positive impact together! 🌟