Healthcare 251: Understanding the LEED for Healthcare Rating System hosted by the USGBC - Illinois Chapter!

Date: 25 Oct 2011 

Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 

Program Description:

Learn about the unique challenges of implementing green building practices to sustainable healthcare facilities. This workshop will present the background for the development of the LEED for Healthcare Rating System as well as a strong business case for the use of LEED for Healthcare. Participants will learn about key credit intents and requirements, the pilot credits relevant to LEED for Healthcare, and how this new rating systems differs from LEED for New Construction. REGISTER.

Learning Objectives:

Define the unique needs and issues for applying green building in the healthcare industry.

Describe the background for the development of the LEED for Healthcare Rating System.

Distinguish between LEED NC and LEED for Healthcare.

Discuss the value/business case for the use of LEED for Healthcare.

Summarize key credit intents and requirements.

Understand pilot credits relevant to LEED for Healthcare.

Credential Maintenance Units:  GBCI CE Hours 3; GBCI CE Hours (LEED BD+C Specific) 3; AIA/CES (LU) 3; BOMI (CPD) 3; CoreNet (CPD) 3; CSI (CEU) 0.3

Registration & Fees:

$140 Workshop Registration Only

$74 Workshop Registration w/ full Conference Registration (full conference fee varies)

Register online here!

Course Instructor: Gail Vittori, USGBC LEED Faculty, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems

For event fees, online registration and additional information:

http://usgreenbuildingcouncilchicagochapter.roundtablelive.org/ViewEvent.ashx?eventId=386277

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