Norma LEED Versión 3

ORIGINAL: USGBC.org

The LEED green building certification program’s greatest strength lies in its consensus-based, transparent, ongoing development cycle. The next version of LEED is here! On April 27, 2009, USGBC launched LEED v3. The ability to be flexible allows LEED to evolve, taking advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions reductions.Education, resources and tools: USGBC remains your source» Education: The LEED core curriculum is responding to the new version of LEED and helping professionals prepare for the LEED professional credentials.» LEED v3 webcasts: USGBC members are invited to join us live for a series of free weekly webcasts on LEED v3. Members will also have the opportunity to ask questions during these live online sessions.» Reference guides: LEED 2009 reference guides are now available.» Learn how LEED v3 and GBCI's new credentials will affect you.

What is LEED v3?

• LEED 2009: Technical advancements to the LEED credits and points.Learn More »Regional Priority Credits: Now Available for Download »
• LEED Online: An upgrade to LEED Online that is faster and easier to use, featuring new help options.Learn More »
• Certification model: An expanded certification infrastructure based on ISO standards, administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for improved capacity, speed and performance.Learn More »

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LEED v3 Timeline

LEED v3 TimelinePDF

• March 27: Reference guide e-copies available for order; hard copies available for pre-order.
• April 27: LEED v3 launches.
• June 27: New projects will be required to register for LEED 2009.
• Dec. 31: Last day of free migration period, during which currently registered projects can transition to LEED 2009 and LEED Online v3 without paying a new registration fee.

How does LEED v3 affect me?

For Project Teams with LEED Projects

I have a LEED registered project I plan to register a project with LEED Project Certification Projects registered under the version 2 rating system can be transferred to LEED v3 after April 27. This transfer will be free of charge through the end of the year. Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, there will be a new registration fee.Projects that remain registered under version 2 will be unable to use the new version of LEED Online. Registration for new projects under LEED v3 is now available as of April 27.From April 27 through June 26, new projects can be registered under either version 2 or version 3.With the launch of LEED v3, project registration is now handled by the Green Building Certification Institute. LEED Online All LEED v3 projects will use LEED Online version 3. The new version of LEED Online is faster, smarter and a better user experience. It is designed to be scalable and more robust, through improved design, a more intuitive user interface, better communication between project teams and certifying bodies, and upgrades that respond to the changes in the LEED 2009 rating system. See the latest information on the new LEED Online. For Professionals in the Green Building Industry I am a LEED AP I want to become a LEED AP or GA Taking the LEED AP Exam LEED Professional Accreditation is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute.Find out how GBCI's changes to the credentials will affect current LEED APs »In response to GBCI's new credential maintenance requirements, USGBC's education programs are being updated.Learn how »Choose a learning path » LEED Professional Accreditation is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute.Find out how GBCI's changes to the credentials will affect future candidates for the LEED credentials »USGBC Education will help you prepare for the LEED AP and GA credentials.Choose a learning path »Find out which USGBC courses satisfy GBCI's eligibility requirements for the LEED GA exam »