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LEED v5 Fundamentals: Structure, Impact and System Overview<\/h4>
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LEED v5 is the next generation of the world\u2019s leading green building rating system, shifting from simple efficiency checklists to measurable impact on carbon, resilience, and quality of life. It brings a more rigorous focus on operational and embodied carbon, integrates climate resilience and lifecycle thinking into core requirements, and strengthens the link between design choices and real\u2011world performance, aligning projects with ESG expectations and long\u2011term asset value.<\/p>\n

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This course introduces the structure and technical foundations of LEED v5 for BD+C, while also providing a focused transition overview for LEED v4 professionals. It explains key structural changes including carbon-centered prerequisites, embodied carbon quantification, resilience integration, and updated performance verification requirements. Suitable for both first-time LEED users and experienced practitioners, the course builds foundational knowledge and clarifies how LEED v5 redefines compliance and certification strategy.<\/p>\n


Date:<\/strong> May 8th, 2026
\nDuration:<\/strong> 8.30 – 13.00
\nLocation<\/strong>: Courtyard (by Marriott) Zurich North | link to the map<\/a>
\nCost: <\/strong>CHF 200.-
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\nGBCI:<\/strong>\u00a00920033717
Continuing education:<\/strong> 4 CE
LEED credential maintenance:<\/strong> LEED Green Associate, LEED AP BD+C<\/p>\n

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Participants will examine how LEED v5 shifts from an efficiency-driven framework toward an impact-based, performance-centered system that integrates carbon accountability, climate resilience, lifecycle thinking, and social equity. The course explores the revised category architecture, updated prerequisites, and the strengthened relationship between documentation and measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n

Key topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • The evolution of LEED and the development logic behind version 5<\/li>\n
  • Structural changes across all major BD+C categories<\/li>\n
  • The introduction of new prerequisites related to climate resilience, carbon assessment, and embodied carbon quantification<\/li>\n
  • Expanded emphasis on performance verification and operational accountability<\/li>\n
  • Integration of equity and community considerations within the rating structure<\/li>\n
  • Rebalanced category weighting and implications for certification strategy<\/li>\n
  • Changes in project team coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Learning objectives <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Describe the structural evolution of the LEED rating system and explain the key differences between LEED v4.1 and LEED v5.<\/li>\n
    • Identify the major changes in LEED v5 BD+C category architecture, including revised prerequisites, credit structure, and category weighting.<\/li>\n
    • Explain the purpose and implications of new LEED v5 prerequisites related to climate resilience, operational carbon planning, and embodied carbon quantification.<\/li>\n
    • Analyze how LEED v5 integrates performance verification, lifecycle thinking, and equity considerations across rating system categories.<\/li>\n
    • Interpret the certification workflow and documentation logic required under LEED v5, including the role of interdisciplinary coordination.<\/li>\n
    • Evaluate how LEED v5 requirements influence early project planning, design strategy, and long-term asset positioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Leader<\/h4>

      Marija Golubovic, ENERGO Principal & Owner<\/p>

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      Course agenda<\/h4>

      LEED v5 Fundamentals: Structure, Impact and System Overview Time: 330 Minutes - 4 CE hours<\/p>

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      Module 1 \u2013 Evolution and Development of LEED v5<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Duration: 45 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Purpose of certification systems
        \n\u2022 Evolution from LEED v1 to LEED v5
        \n\u2022 Development process and stakeholder engagement
        \n\u2022 Transition from efficiency-based to impact-driven framework
        \n\u2022 Overview of LEED v5 impact areas
        \n\u2022 Introduction to structural shift in version 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Learning focus:
        \nUnderstand the systemic evolution of LEED and the rationale behind LEED v5.<\/p>\n

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        Module 2 \u2013 LEED v5 System Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Duration: 45 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • LEED v5 BD+C category structure
          \n\u2022 Category weighting and point distribution (110 points total)
          \n\u2022 Overview of prerequisites and credits
          \n\u2022 Integrative Process, Planning and Assessments
          \n\u2022 Project Priorities category
          \n\u2022 Interdisciplinary coordination requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Learning focus:
          \nIdentify how the LEED v5 structure differs from previous versions and how categories are organized.<\/p>\n

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          Module 3 \u2013 Certification Workflow and Documentation Logic<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Duration: 45 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Project registration process
            \n\u2022 Role of LEED Online and ARC platform
            \n\u2022 Documentation requirements and verification logic
            \n\u2022 Preliminary and final review process
            \n\u2022 Common compliance challenges
            \n\u2022 Team roles and responsibilities under LEED v5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Learning focus:
            \nUnderstand certification process flow and documentation discipline under LEED v5.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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            Module 4 \u2013 Structural and Technical Differences: LEED v4.1 vs LEED v5<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Duration: 75 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Conceptual shift: performance optimization to impact-based logic
              \n\u2022 Carbon strategy integration (Operational Carbon Projection requirement)
              \n\u2022 Climate resilience assessment requirement
              \n\u2022 Embodied carbon quantification requirement
              \n\u2022 Water metering and performance monitoring
              \n\u2022 Equity and community integration across categories
              \n\u2022 Electrification and energy performance evolution
              \n\u2022 Governance and strategic flexibility (Project Priorities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Learning focus:
              \nAnalyze key structural changes and understand their practical implications for project planning.<\/p>\n

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              Module 5 \u2013 Performance, Market and ESG Alignment<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Duration: 30 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • From documentation to measurable performance
                \n\u2022 Relationship between certification and asset value
                \n\u2022 Carbon exposure and transition risk
                \n\u2022 Alignment with investor and regulatory expectations
                \n\u2022 Long-term strategic positioning through LEED v5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Learning focus:
                \nEvaluate how LEED v5 supports performance credibility and market positioning.<\/p>\n

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                Q&A and Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Integrated throughout modules<\/strong>
                \n(Discussion periods embedded within each module; total instructional time remains 240 minutes.)<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

                Event registration request form<\/h4>
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