Learning Objectives
1 LU approved by AIA | HSW, ASID, GBCI, IDS, IDC, IDCEC | HSW, IIDA

1 - Review and assess the impact of materials on indoor environments and their potential contributions to meeting LEED prerequisites and earning credits.

2 - Develop an understanding of circular design concepts applied in the built environment to minimize disposal of construction and demolition waste, encourage material recovery, reuse, and recycling, and explore the potential for earning LEED credits.

3 - Gain an overview of sustainability benchmarks for evaluating project materials, and discover specialized industry channels for accessing and defining transparent material attributes as set forth by WELL v2 Optimization: Material Transparency.

4 - Explore the integration of digitalization for improving project processes while emphasizing sustainability and resource optimization, including LEED v4.1 guidelines, promoting eco-friendly material usage, fostering regenerative solutions, and advancing environmentally conscious design and construction techniques.