The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. The USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

Healthcare 251 Workshop: Understanding the LEED for Healthcare Rating System

When: October, 25th 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 N. Thoreau Dr. Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 USA
Learn: The unique challenges of implementing green building practices to sustainable healthcare facilities. This workshop will present the background for the development of the LEED for Healthcare Rating System as well as a strong business case for the use of LEED for Healthcare.
Instructor: Gail Vittori was Founding Chair of the LEED for Healthcare committee and she is currently Co-Director of the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems. View her full bio.

Learning Objectives:
• Define the unique needs and issues for applying green building in the healthcare industry.
• Describe the background for the development of the LEED for Healthcare Rating System.
• Distinguish between LEED NC and LEED for Healthcare.
• Discuss the value/business case for the use of LEED for Healthcare.
• Summarize key credit intents and requirements.
• Understand pilot credits relevant to LEED for Healthcare.

LEED AP's and Architects can receive the following continuing education credits:
• GBCI CE Hours 3.5
• GBCI CE Hours (LEED BD+C Specific) 3.5
• AIA/CES (LU) 3.5

Register for the Healthcare Development Conference today!

www.HealthcareDevelopmentConference.com