For more information, contact Evelyn Melendez at 203-332-5057
LEED ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE TO BE OFFERED THIS MONTH AT HCC
BRIDGEPORT – Housatonic Community College later this
month will offer a three-day LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design) certification preparation course.
The LEED Green Associate course, offered on April 21, 22 and 23, will
provide students with a working knowledge of the LEED certification
system. Students passing the course will be eligible to take the LEED
Green Associate exam at an approved testing center.
- The latest information on sustainable technologies.
- Subjects such as global warming, carbon footprint, water efficiency, light pollution reduction, water classification and irrigation, metering and cooling tower management, onsite renewable energy and green power, recycling, building reuse, construction waste management, construction materials, FSC certified wood, sustainable purchasing, solid waste management, indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
- Emerging green building core concepts.
- How buildings become LEED Certified.
- Information to help pass the accreditation exam.
- The role of the Green Associate on a LEED project
- Working on a LEED project team.
The LEED credentialing system was developed by the Green Building
Council to provide a framework for meeting Green sustainability goals
and assessing Green building performance. LEED is the nationally accepted
benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance
Green buildings and neighborhoods.
LEED credentials provide employers, policymakers and other stakeholders
assurance that an individual is not only competent, but is the most
qualified, educated and influential green building professional in
the marketplace.
The course meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 133 in Beacon Hall.
Tuition is 2,445, including all course materials.
For information about the class or to register, call Continuing Education
at 203-332-5057 visit www.hcc.commnet.edu/conted <http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/conted> .
HCC is located at 900 Lafayette Blvd. in downtown Bridgeport, less
that 150 yards off I-95 (Exit 27) and Rte. 8 (Exit 1), a block from
the Arena at Harbor Yard. Free parking is available in the HCC garage.
Anson C. Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Tel: 203-332-5229, Fax: 203-332-5247
E-mail: asmith@hcc.commnet.edu