Critiquing LEED Certification: Design and Green Architecture - Lecture 21

Explore a critical analysis of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification system in this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's Environmental Politics and Law course. Examine the strengths and limitations of LEED's criteria, focusing on energy efficiency and waste reduction while highlighting potential shortcomings in environmental health and chemical safety. Investigate the implications of a non-profit organization managing this influential certification program, including potential conflicts of interest with for-profit board members. Delve into topics such as energy intensity, building codes, new construction and renovation certification, indoor environmental quality, and the broader impacts of green architecture on health and the environment. Gain insights into the complexities of sustainable design and the challenges of balancing various environmental priorities in the built environment.

- Chapter 1. Growth, Consumption and Understanding Energy Intensity
.
- Chapter 2. Building Codes and Green Certification Programs
.
- Chapter 3. New Construction and Renovation Certification
.
- Chapter 4. Chemical Contents and Indoor Environmental Quality
.
- Chapter 5. Certification and Its Limits on Health and the Environment
.