USGBC Nevada LEED Study Group Update and Assignment
David F. Schmidt
We met for the first time on Wednesday, March 24th at 5:30 PM at
Stephanos, located at 4632 South Maryland, in the shopping center
across from the UNLV Student Union Building. Please note that this
study group is free of cost other than purchase of your own study
materials. We are beginning with studies necessary to become a LEED
Green Associate. The plan is to then continue with studies necessary
to become a LEED Accredited Professional on LEED for Homes. Please
note that several hours of self study (such as participation in this
study group) can count toward your Credential Maintenance requirements
if you are already a Legacy LEED AP. If you know anyone that is
interested in participating in a LEED Study Group, please forward this
e-mail to them accordingly. We will be meeting again on Wednesday of
next week at the same time and location.
At this first study group meeting, we discussed the process to become
a LEED Green Associate and a LEED Accredited Professional. We reviewed
information available in the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook
as follows:
See the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook at:
http://www.gbci.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3571
The assignment for the next meeting will be to read the first 53 pages
of the LEED Green Associate Study Guide by the Green Building
Education Services [Item Number 1) below] for continued discussion at
the meeting.
Study Reference materials needed for each study group participant:
1) Website: http://www.greenexamprep.com/store/products/PTLEEDGREENASSOCIATE.html
(LEED Green Associate Practice Tests with Exam Simulator and Study
Guide...Price $49.95)
2) Website: http://www.greenexamprep.com/store/products/PTLEEDHOMES.html
(LEED AP Homes (2009) Practice Tests with Exam Simulator...Price
$49.95)
3) Website: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147; LEED
for Homes Reference Guide, 2009 Edition Price $120.00 for non-
members; $100.00 for USGBC national members)
4) Optional additional purchase by study group members...a 40%
discount can be obtained for study group members for my classes on any
of the materials offered at this website: Website: http://www.ptlexamprep.com/
Reference materials: http://www.ptlexamprep.com/examprep_hardcopies_homes.php
Following is the Local USGBC Chapter Study Group Website which I
maintain: http://groups.google.com/group/leed-ap-studygroup-nv?hl=en
You are all encouraged to join this website so that you can take
advantage of the available study resources and other opportunities of
LEED study group activity related to the local USGBC chapter LEED
program.
You should also visit the local USGBC Chapter located at: http://www.usgbcnv.org/
Going to the local monthly USGBC Chapter meetings be very helpful
toward gaining knowledge about sustainable design and construction
practices. Meetings typically occur the second Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 AM and last until 9:00 AM. They include a continental
breakfast and coffee. Check the calendar meeting schedule on the above
web site and RSVP ahead to reduce your participation cost.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have questions.
David F. Schmidt AIA NCARB LEED® AP
Registered Architect, Urban Planner, Land Planner, LEED
Consultant
Home Phone: (702) 240-4208
Home Fax: (702) 240-4208
Cell Phone: (702) 612-9902
E-mail: davidschmid...@yahoo.com