CaGBC: The Canada Green Building Council
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Attempt to increase the use of green construction and sustainable design across Canada, encouraging professionals and clients to prioritize environmentally conscious design decisions
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Advocate for sustainable design practices to be adopted in all Canadian projects in hopes that every Canadian building will be designed to be environmentally responsible and economically profitable while also serving as a healthy setting for individuals to live and work
CBCI: The Green Building Certification Institute
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Active partner of CaGBC, establishing and administering courses and accreditation for professional devoted to sustain design practices
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Accreditation demonstrates an individuals commitment to the study, knowledge and practice of environmentally conscious building practices
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Designated as a Leed Accredited Professional (Leed AP) or Leed Associate
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LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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LEED establishing standards for sustainable building practices encompassing design, constructions, and operational use
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LEED set goals for professional within the field of design and architecture, that certify a building based of its level of sustainability
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Based on the amount of LEED credits a building is awarded for its sustainable design, construction and operational practices, it can be granted LEED silver, gold, or platinum certification
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LEED strongly influences how construction and interior design products are created, manufactured, and marketed
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LEED provides a standard measurement to evaluate the sustainability of a building and also accredits various designers, architects, and firms to recognize their commitment to sustainable practices
Five LEED Categories:
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Sustainable Sites
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Water Efficiency
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Energy and Atmosphere
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Materials and Resources
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Indoor Air Quality
References
CaGBC. (2015). Canada Green Building Council- every building greener. Retrieved from, https://www.cagbc.org/