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Green Building/LEED AP Building Design& Construction Exam PreparationBe among the first to master the new green buildingprinciples in the regionFebruary 16–17 and May 11–12, 2011American University of SharjahSharjah, United Arab Emirates
OverviewDeveloped by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners andoperators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurablegreen building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.For professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance,healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, andhigh-rise residential buildings, the LEED AP Building Design Construction (BD C) exam isdesigned to measure your knowledge and skill in understanding the LEED Rating Systemand ability to facilitate the project certification process. This course helps participantsunderstand and prepare for the LEED AP BD C exam. Additionally, the course will providean advance preview of LEED 2012 and explore as to how LEED compares to the Abu DhabiUrban Planning Council’s Estidama program.Course ObjectivesThis course will be an introduction to the concepts of sustainable, high performance greenbuildings, as well as methods for designing, constructing and evaluating them. The emphasiswill be on reviewing the fundamentals of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and MajorRenovations Rating System and the relevant LEED certification process as per LEED Version-3requirements.Accordingly, the course will provide key preparatory information about the needed toolsand technical expertise for taking both the LEED Green Associate exam (part 1) and theLEED AP BD C specialty exam (part 2). Moreover, the course will provide project teams withthe necessary procedures and technical tools for planning, designing and constructing LEEDcertified projects.Who Should Attend?All industry professionals seeking to work on green building projects and more particularlythose seeking to become LEED AP BD C professionals and/or work on LEED 2009 projects,including:· Developers· Building Owners· Client Representatives· Architects· Engineers· Contractors· Consultants· Environmental, Health and Safety Managers· Sustainability Managers· Facility ManagersIt is strongly recommended that course applicants have some level of experience withworking on LEED projects within the past three years.Please review the eligibility requirements for the LEED AP BD C exam at www.gbci.org1
Course OutlineDay One (8 Hours)· Introductions· Basics of Green Building· Different Rating Systems, including local systems· Exam Information· Why Build Green? – Cost Benefit/Local Trends/Demand· Basics and Goals of LEED BD&C Rating Guide – LEED AP Fundamentals / Green Associate· LEED Sustainable Sites Prerequisites & Credits· LEED Water Prerequisite & Credits· LEED Energy Prerequisites· Interactive Session· RecapDay Two (8 Hours)· Welcome· LEED Energy Credits· LEED Material Prerequisites & Credits· LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisites· LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Credits· LEED Innovation Credits· Project Management Tools· Brief LEED Cost Analysis· Advance preview of LEED 2012· How LEED compares to the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council’s Estidama program· Interactive Session· Sample Exam· RecapCourse DirectorJourdan YounisBSCM (Hons), CMAA, LEED AP Associate-UAEJourdan Younis has over 10 years of experience in the fields ofsustainable development, finance and cleantech. His MBA fromLondon Business School and Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly arecoupled with several years of sustainability consultancy experience(LEED & Estidama). He has launched and developed sustainabilitydepartments in both the USA and the UAE. His project portfolioincludes commissions ranging from a multi-billion USD financial center development in theUAE to the training of over 1,000 professionals in multiple facets of sustainability and greeninvestments. Mr. Younis is currently the head of sustainability for Oger International – AbuDhabi and teaches Estidama’s Pearl Rating System for the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Counciland LEED for the American University of Sharjah and AMIDEAST.2
VenueThis course will be held on the distinguished campus of American University of Sharjah,www.aus.edu/photos/aus/index.php. Free parking and free wireless Internet access areavailable to the guests. Internet spots and fax, photocopy and printing services are alsoavailable upon request.MaterialInstructor’s handouts and presentation notesCertificateParticipants who attend and complete the course obtain two Certificates of Accomplishment:one from AUS and one from AMIDEAST. The certificate awarded form AUS is signed by theuniversity’s Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. The certificateawarded from AMIDEAST is signed by the AMIDEAST Country Director.Course FeeThe course fee includes course attendance, course material, coffee breaks and lunches, andCertificates of Accomplishment.Public Fee, AED 3,000Early Bird Fee (for registrations received one month before course starts): AED 2,750Groups of 2 or more or AUS Alumni: AED 2,600 per personRegistration closes two weeks before the first day of class.Accommodation is not included in course fees. However, any accommodation required canbe arranged by AMIDEAST/AUS at the time of booking with special discounted rates. Driverservice from the hotel to AUS and back can be provided for participants staying in therecommended hotel (pick up and drop off timings are fixed).About AUS AMIDEAST Professional Development CoursesAmerican University of Sharjah (AUS) and America-Mideast Educational & Training ServicesInc. (AMIDEAST), a not-for-profit educational organization, have a strategic partnershipon testing and professional training. Both organizations have a common goal: to provideupdated and advanced courses for professionals in the Gulf region for reasonable fees.Many successful courses have already taken place under this partnership and more arecoming in the near future. As both AUS and AMIDEAST are aware of the importance ofprofessional training as an investment in human capital, special arrangements, such asdiscounted fees and hotel reservations, are available for organizations sponsoring courseparticipants.Tailored Executive CoursesExecutive education programs can be designed according to an organization’s specific needs.AUS and AMIDEAST will ensure the instructor’s availability and arrange the communicationbetween the organization and the instructor. The organization usually will conduct theadministrative tasks, but AUS/AMIDEAST can provide support upon request.3
Course Registration FormLEED AP BC & D preparationFebruary 16–17 (), May 11–12(), 2011, American University of SharjahPersonal DetailsAUS ID (if applicable):Type: Vendor (Title:Name:Position:Dept:Tel:Fax:E-mail:Car Info (model, color & plate #):(for parking permit purposes only))Personal ()Company DetailsOrganization:P.O. Box:City:E-mail:Industry:Approving Manager:Tel:Fax:Country:Website:Number of employees:Position:E-mail:Date and VenueVenue:Timing:American University of SharjahDaily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Workshop FeeFee:Public Fee, AED 3,000AED 2,750 per participant for early registrationsAED 2,600 per participant (groups of 2 or more, AUS Alumni)Fee includes course attendance, course material, coffee breaks and lunches, and Certificatesof AccomplishmentPayment and CancellationAn invoice will be sent upon receipt of your registration form. For payments to AUS an AUSID number will be issued. Please contact AUS for details. If a participant cancels three ormore weeks before the course starts, a full refund applies less an administrative fee of AED500. No refund applies for cancellations requested less than two weeks before the coursestart date. AUS and AMIDEAST reserve the right to make changes in the course program,venue and speakers or to cancel the course when conditions prevail.DeclarationI have read and understood the refund policy and the cancellation conditions.Signature and Full Name:For any inquiries please contact:AUS: Tel 971 6 515 1014/5 Fax 971 6 515 1011 epapailia@aus.eduAMIDEAST: Tel 971 50 310 9373 uae.training@amideast.org
· How LEED compares to the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council’s Estidama program · Interactive Session · Sample Exam · Recap Course Director Jourdan Younis BSCM (Hons), CMAA, LEED AP Associate-UAE Jourdan Younis has over 10 years of experience in the fields of sustainable development, finance and cleantech. His MBA from London Business School and Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly
