Study Group Meeting Update and Assignment "LEED Green Interiors Design and Construction"

[David F. Schmidt]

Hi all,

Our first organizational meeting was held on Thursday, last week,
January 20th, at 5:30 PM at Stephanos, located at 4632 South
Maryland, in the shopping center across from the UNLV Student Union
Building.

The reading assignment for next Wednesday is to read through page 53
in the LEED Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and
Construction , item number 1) below.

We will be meeting again on Wednesday, January 26th at the same time
and place.

Following is information on the study materials that are recommended
for use for this study group.

1) Textbook Website: http://www.usgbc.org/Store/PublicationsList_New.aspx
2009 Edition Reference Guides and LEED Publications LEED Reference
Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction
(Hard Copy Book Price: $195.00 for non-members; $150.00 for USGBC
national members) They now have a bulk pricing listing of $135.00
each for the purchase of 10 or more hard copies by USGBC national
members..
2) Practice Test Website: http://www.greenexamprep.com/store/products/PTLEEDIDC.html
(LEED AP Interior Design + Construction Practice Tests with Exam
Simulator...Price $49.95) If you also need study materials for the
Green Associate Exam, they can be ordered at the same time for no
increased cost.

We will also be reviewing the PTL educational video for the LEED for
Interior Design & Construction credentialing program for LEED 2009.
These DVD videos can be purchased as an optional separate purchase by
students...a 40% discount can be obtained for a group order for the
class on any of the materials that they offer Website:
http://www.ptlexamprep.com/examprep_hardcopies_idc.php (Interior
Design & Construction DVD Set---LEED 2009 Version 3.0...Normal Price
$49.99)

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 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 can be very helpful
toward gaining knowledge about sustainable design and construction
practices. These meetings are held at Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai
Golf Club, located at 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV. The
new venue is centrally located in the valley with easy access from the
I-15 freeway. Meetings typically occur the first Tuesday of each month
at 7:00 AM and last until approximately 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 call me if you have any 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