Overview of Green Building Rating Systems
This introduction to Green Building Rating Systems provides a general overview of the various codes and rating systems allowed by either the DC Green Building Act, the DC Green Construction Code, or the DC Energy Conservation Code. This course will review the various options and how to determine which rating system(s) are appropriate for your project.
Wed, Sep 23rd, 2026
9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Virtual
Learning Objectives
- Define the key aspects of Green Building Rating Systems
- Summarize the Green Building Rating Systems are allowed by either the DC Green Construction Code, or DC Energy Conservation Code
- Develop a process for determining the appropriate Green Building Rating System for a particular project
Course Details
- Define the key aspects of Green Building Rating Systems
- Determine which Green Building Rating Systems are required by the DC Green Building Act
- Determine which Green Building Rating Systems are under the DC Green Construction Code
- Determine which Green Building Rating Systems are under the DC Energy Conservation Code
Sustainable Design Consulting (SDC)
Instructor:Kara S. Strong, AIA, LEED BD+C
Course Type:Virtual, Live Instruction
Course Dates:Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am
Registration Deadline:September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM (20-person capacity)
Time Commitment:2 hours
Record of Completion:Certificate of completion
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