GBCI Announces New Professional Credential – LEED Fellow
09 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
in business and development Tags: accredited professional, certification scheme, expert, GBCI, green building, LEED, LEED AP, LEED Fellow, professional credential, USGBC
This week, Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) announced via a newsletter to existing LEED Accredited Professionals its newest professional credential for the world of LEED – the LEED Fellow. Through a nomination and review process, this program hopes to create an elite class of LEED experts. More
USGBC faces $100 Million Class Action Lawsuit
19 Oct 2010 Leave a Comment
in laws, codes, and regulations Tags: GBCI, lawsuit, LEED, LEED Italia, USGBC
Henry Gifford, photo by Travis Roozee
In a self-proclaimed attempt to keep the green movement honest, Henry Gifford has filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Green Building Council. His motivation?
“I’m afraid that in a few years somebody really evil will publicize the fact that green buildings don’t save energy and argue that the only solution [to resource constraints] is more guns to shoot at the people who have oil underneath their sand.” More
LEED CMP | enrollment for LEED APs without specialty
03 Dec 2009 Leave a Comment
in education and awareness Tags: CE hours, CMP, education, GBCI, LEED AP, specialty, USGBC
The GBCI literature is confusing to say the least. There are about 12 places to look and they all overlap or contradict each other. If for no other reason than to organize my own thoughts, I need to post a clear explanation of how to maintain my credentials. Hopefully this will help someone else as well. There are 3 options… with 3 very different price tags. More
