Low carbon neighborhood design with LEED-ND

The single greatest environmental benefit that LEED for Neighborhood Development projects can produce is climate change mitigation. Of the 56 LEED-ND credits, 38 have carbon reduction effects through less building and transportation energy use, more efficient infrastructure, and neighborhood use of renewable resources. This presentation includes an overview of neighborhood energy demands and sources, a tour of the LEED-ND rating system, and a Sacramento infill case study that uses 19 credits to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. Participants will receive a copy of the LEED-ND rating system with carbon credits noted, and a summary of the Sacramento case study. The session will conclude with Q&A about low-carbon neighborhood design and LEED-ND generally.

For more information and to RSVP please see http://sustainableseattle.org/Programs/emergingppi/STARs/classes/2010110...

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