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Achieving LEED v4 SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
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Achieving LEED v4 SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

Learn how to achieve LEED v4 credit points in a simple way. A must have for Lighting Designers.
Created byNelca Roco
Last updated 4/2024
English
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What you'll learn

  • Understand the LEED v4 credit requirements
  • Learn how to achieve the SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
  • Gain knowledge on how to select the right luminaire for LEED v4 credit
  • Understand the benefits of achieving LEED v4 credits in lighting design

Course content

7 sections39 lectures59m total length
  • Introduction7:03

    Explore reducing light pollution under LEED v4 SS credits by selecting efficient luminaires, performing lighting calculations with Lux Evo and AGI 32, and documenting sustainable design strategies.

  • What is LEED v4?3:46

    Explore LEED v4, the streamlined green building framework that emphasizes healthy, efficient design and goal-oriented credits for reducing light pollution.

  • What is Sustainable Sites?1:15

    Discover the LEED v4 sustainable sites category, covering rainwater harvesting, ecological assessment, land suitability, biodiversity, light pollution, and learn protective pre-construction decisions to reduce environmental impact.

  • What is Light Pollution Reduction Credit?5:19

    Explains how the light pollution reduction credit fits into sustainable sites for new construction across hospitality, schools, and data centers, focusing on night sky access and wildlife impact.

  • Behind the Intent3:45

    Identify how LEED v4 light pollution reduction aims to balance exterior lighting for safety, security, wayfinding, and aesthetics while preventing skyglow, glare, and light trespass.

  • Lighting Design Inspiration20:42

    Explore lighting design inspiration through major LEED-certified projects, showing outdoor, facade, and interior lighting strategies to achieve LEED v4 light pollution reduction with detailed calculations and reports.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge in lighting design
  • Basic knowledge in Dialux evo and AGI32
  • Basic knowledge in sustainable design

Description

Are you a lighting designer seeking to enhance your knowledge and skills in sustainable design practices? Look no further! In this comprehensive online course, join lighting design expert Nelca Roco as she guides you through the intricacies of achieving the LEED v4 SS Credit for Light Pollution Reduction.

The course delves into the principles, strategies, and techniques necessary to meet the stringent requirements of LEED v4 SS Credit, focusing specifically on light pollution reduction. You will gain a deep understanding of the detrimental effects of light pollution on the environment, human health, and wildlife, and learn how thoughtful lighting design can mitigate these impacts.

Through a combination of informative lectures, case studies, practical examples, and interactive exercises, you will:

  • Explore the fundamentals of light pollution and its implications for sustainable design.

  • Understand the LEED v4 SS Credit requirements and criteria for light pollution reduction.

  • Learn how to run the lighting design calculations using Dialux evo and AGI32 software to achieve LEED credit points.

  • Learn best practices and innovative strategies for minimizing light pollution in various architectural and outdoor lighting applications.

  • Gain insights into selecting appropriate lighting fixtures, controls, and technologies to optimize energy efficiency while reducing light pollution.

  • Acquire practical tips for collaborating effectively with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate light pollution reduction strategies into project designs.

  • Receive guidance on documenting and implementing light pollution reduction measures to successfully earn LEED v4 SS Credit.

Whether you're a seasoned lighting professional or just starting your career, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in sustainable lighting design and contribute to creating healthier, more environmentally conscious built environments.

Join us on this illuminating journey towards achieving LEED v4 SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction and make a meaningful impact through your lighting designs!

Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a LEED-accredited lighting designer!

Who this course is for:

  • Lighting designers who wants to learn the LEED v4 outdoor lighting requirements
  • LEED AP professionals who wants to learn how to achieve the LEED v4 credits
  • Building Officials who wants to learn sustainable lighting design
  • MEP consultants who wants to learn sustainable lighting design
  • Architects who wants to learn sustainable lighting design
  • Landscape designers who wants to help LEED AP professionals select the right luminaires