(4) WE_ Water Efficiency of LEED BD+C v4

🌟 Course Title: Mastering Water Efficiency in LEED BD+C v4 (WE_ Credit)

Unlock the Secrets of Water Conservation with He-Kui Sustainability Matters!

🚀 About Your Instructor: Ming-Feng Nian, our course instructor, is not just a LEED AP with a remarkable achievement of passing 6 LEED AP exams, including Legacy and 5 specialties. Ming-Feng's teaching prowess has been officially recognized by the USGBC as a USGBC Faculty member. With an impressive background that includes a Chicago Booth MBA, UMichigan MEng in CEM, Ming-Feng holds a suite of sustainability certifications: WELL AP, SITES AP, Urban GHG Inventory Specialist, and is also a CESGA Certified ESG Analyst (2021), with a GRI certification to boot. Additionally, Ming-Feng is versed in ESG Investing through the CFA Institute, and holds an array of PMI certifications including PMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP/PBA/RMP/SP. 🏆

Course Overview: LEED BDC v4.0's Fourth Credit Category - WE_ Water Efficiency - is a cornerstone for sustainable building practices. This course dives deep into the essentials of water conservation, focusing on the 3 Prerequisites and 4 Credits that every LEED professional should master:

• WE P1 Outdoor Water Use Reduction

  • Option 1: No Irrigation Required
  • Option 2: Reduce by 30% of Landscape Water Requirement (LWR)

• WE P2 Indoor Water Use Reduction

  • A Building Water Use
  • B Appliance & Process Water Use

• WE P3 Building-Level Water Metering

  • Install permanent water meters to measure total potable water usage

• WE C1 Outdoor Water Use Reduction

  • Option 1: No Irrigation Required
  • Option 2: Reduced Irrigation with WaterSense Water Budget Tool

• WE C2 Indoor Water Use Reduction

  • A Requirements
  • B Appliance & Process Water Use

• WE C3 Cooling Tower Water Use

  • Conserve water for cooling tower makeup while addressing microbes, corrosion, and scale in the condenser water system.

• WE C4 Water Metering

  • Install at least 2 water sub-systems to monitor usage efficiently.

Why Take This Course? 💧 Understanding LEED's WE Credit: These credits are critical for earning LEED certification and can significantly impact your project's sustainability performance. Mastering the WE credits not only helps you in the certification process but also contributes to global water conservation efforts.

🏗️ Practical Application: This course is designed with both theoretical knowledge and practical application in mind. You will learn how to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, ensuring you're prepared to tackle water efficiency challenges head-on.

📚 Comprehensive Learning Experience: From understanding the intricacies of prerequisites to mastering the credits, this course provides a comprehensive learning experience that covers all aspects of WE in LEED BD+C v4.

What You'll Gain:

• A deep understanding of the WE credit requirements in LEED BD+C v4.
• Strategies to implement water-efficient landscapes and indoor fixtures.
• The ability to install and manage building-level water meters effectively.
• Insights into reducing non-revenue water losses from cooling towers.
• A mastery of sub-system metering for improved water management.

Course Structure:

• Engaging video lectures with real-world examples.
• Interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding.
• Downloadable resources and reference materials.
• Opportunities for peer interaction through forums and Q&A sessions.

🎶 Music Accompaniment: The course features a selection of music from the YouTube Music Library that is copyright free, ensuring an immersive learning experience. 88KeysToEuphoria - Aakash Gandhi sets the perfect backdrop for your educational journey.

🌟 Take the next step in your sustainability journey with He-Kui Sustainability Matters' Mastering Water Efficiency in LEED BD+C v4! 🌟