LEED Green Associate
The LEED Green Associate is the foundational credential for sustainable building. It is increasingly required as a baseline for any commercial contractor bidding on federal or modern corporate jobs.
Core Impact Categories
The exam tests your understanding of the intent behind LEED credits. Memorize the impact categories weighting.
- Climate Change (35%): Focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the building lifecycle.
- Human Health (20%): Indoor environmental quality, VOC limits, and daylighting.
- Water Resources (15%): Protection and restoration of water. Understand baseline usage vs. design usage.
- Biodiversity (10%): Protecting and restoring ecosystems.
FTE Calculator (Full-Time Equivalent)
Many LEED credits (like indoor water use reduction and bicycle facilities) rely on FTE calculations. Regular occupants and transients are weighted differently.
Calculated FTE
FAQ
Is project experience required for the Green Associate?
No. Unlike the LEED AP with Specialty, the Green Associate exam does not require documented experience on a registered LEED project.