The driving force behind future green communities worldwide
June 28, 2010
‘Will be the driving forces behind future green communities worldwide’
The Green Building Certification Institute announced the launch of a new Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, or LEED, professional credential: the LEED standard for neighborhood development.
This credential will designate the specialized knowledge and experience of professionals participating in the planning and development of environmentally responsible communities. The LEED AP ND exam measures knowledge of LEED for the Neighborhood Development rating system, introduced by the U.S. Green Building Council in April, and the ability to facilitate the LEED project certification process.
“LEED AP for Neighborhood Development professionals will be the driving forces behind future green communities worldwide,” said Peter Templeton, president of the institute. “This credential recognizes leading practitioners committed to the principles of smart growth, neighborhood design and green building.”
The green building council, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Congress for the New Urbanism partnered to develop the standards for the new designation. It is intended to encourage the development of healthier communities by reducing the environmental impact of urban sprawl, increasing alternative transportation choices and promoting neighborhood walkability and access to public space.
The new designation is part of the suite of LEED professional credentials that provide employers, policymakers and other stakeholders with assurance of an individual’s green building knowledge and skills.
“LEED professionals are influential and effective catalysts of change creating a more sustainable built environment for us all,” said Mr. Templeton.
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