LEED AP (BD+C)
Economy
Economical quality
Green value
EQ2.2
Communication of green building value
1
Articulating environmental and social benefits of GBs, related to market values
EQ2.1
Value creation and risk exposure
1
Understanding the values of sustainable design
Financing schemes and business models
EQ3.1
Financing schemes for sustainable building
1
Understanding the concepts and benefits of green finance
Understanding the most effective and more popular strategies to encourage green buildings
Environment
Energy
Energy Management
EN2.3
Building Management Systems (BMS)
3
Understanding the importance of BMS
Preliminary assessment of energy saving potential by means of BMS
Proposing conceptual solutions for BMS
EN2.1
Smart grid systems
3
Understanding the importance of smart grid systems
Applying tools for smart grid system simulation
Proposing conceptual solutions for smart grid systems
Energy Reduction
EN4.5
Passive systems for cooling and heating
1
Understanding the importance of passive systems for cooling and heating
EN4.4
Solar shading systems
2
Understanding the importance of solar shading systems
Applying basic solutions for solar shading systems
Energy Production and HVAC systems
EN3.1
Heating and cooling systems
2
Understanding the importance of heating and cooling systems
Applying basic solutions for heating and cooling systems
Materials
Sustainable materials
MA2.3
Regenerative materials and technologies
1
Understanding the importance of using nature-based materials in a building construction.
MA2.1
Life Cycle Assessment (building scale)
2
Understanding minimal environmental principles needed to do the job successfully.
Understanding the principles of a life cycle assessment approach to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment.
Applying LCA analysis in a design process.
Solid waste
MA3.1
Solid waste management
1
Understanding the benefits and principles of recyclable building materials and components.
Design for deconstruction, reuse and recycling
MA1.1
Materials and components for ease of disassembly
1
Understanding the concept of design to disassembly.
Understanding the concept of building as material bank (BAMB) and building material passport
Water
Effluents management
WA2.3
Urban Waste Water Treatment
2
Understanding the principles of wastewater reuse systems in relation to efficient water-saving measures
Proposing and selecting basic solutions for wastewater reuse systems
Proposing and selecting basic requirements for wastewater collection and purification
Water efficiency
WA1.2
Indoor water use management
1
Understanding the principles of water consumption patterns in buildings and strategies in relation to reducing water consumption for indoor uses
WA1.1
Outdoor water use management
1
Understanding basic stolutions to reduce water consumption for outdoor uses
Habitat
Land Use
HA1.1
Site preservation, regeneration and development
2
Understanding the value of sustainable development strategies
Proposing a waste management plan
Determining the concept of watercourses quality management
Proposing and selecting basic solutions for conservation of nature, in relation to forestry issues
Understanding the principles of watercourses quality management
Understanding the concept of the information and data required for a comprehensive site assessment
Process
Sustainable Building Design
Integrative design
BD1.1
Integrated Design Process
3
Understanding the Integrated Design Process (IDP)
Applying IDP approach
Analysing the interrelation among building systems
Analysing project design and execution phases
Analysing technical specifications of the project
Sustainable construction
Sustainable construction management
SC1.1
Construction Activity Pollution Management
3
Defining deconstruction method in the site
Proposing and selecting basic solutions for pollution prevention
Performing the assessment and control of Silica Dust Hazards
Preparing the details of tender documentation based on the pollution prevention plans
Providing employees with Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Proposing and selecting alternative solutions for pollution management
Built Environment Certification systems
Building sustainability certification
BE1.1
Energy Performance Certification
3
Understanding the importance of energy efficiency
Understanding the positive impact on the energy transition through energy management and energy building retrofits
Applying specific legislation, interpreting indicators and standards in the energy sector
Applying basic solutions for energy performance
Analysing building designs and documents compliance for EPC
BE1.2
Building sustainability certification systems
3
Understanding of sustainability assessment methodologies
Understanding building sustainability certification (BSC) systems processes
Applying a sustainability certification process
Selecting the appropriate sustainability certification system
Society
Mobility
Alternative mobility
MO1.1
Sustainable mobility strategies
1
Understanding the concept of sustainable mobility
Understanding the concept of shared mobility
Comfort and well being
Acoustic comfort
CO4.1
Sound insulation
1
Understanding the importance of sound insulation
Quality of air
CO1.2
Indoor air pollutants management
3
Understanding the importance of indoor air pollution control
Applying basic solutions to control indoor air pollution
Proposing conceptual solutions to control indoor air pollution
Visual comfort
CO3.2
Interior lighting
1
Understanding the importance of indoor lighting
CO3.1
Daylighting
3
Understanding the importance of daylighting
Applying basic solutions for daylighting
Proposing conceptual solutions for daylighting
Installing windows, skylights and light transport systems
Thermal comfort
CO2.1
Indoor Thermal Comfort
3
Understanding the importance of thermal comfort for indoor spaces
Applying basic solutions for indoor thermal comfort
Proposing conceptual solutions for indoor thermal comfort