In this event, Lauren Huynh, AIA, LEED AP BD+C of The Weidt Group provides a general overview of the USGBC’s LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) fundamentals and describes how it encourages communities and neighborhoods toward more sustainable developments.  The presentation covers the LEED-ND rating system, the design/ planning principles behind LEED-ND, and outline the certification process.   In addition, she will provide information on the expectations for owners and design teams considering LEED-ND for future projects.

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) was developed to integrate Smart Growth principles and green design practices into neighborhood design. LEED-ND also acts as a guideline for decision-making  in determining site location, design and construction of neighborhoods. 

LEED-ND version 1.0 just came out in Spring 2010 as a standalone rating system after being in pilot mode for several years.  LEED-ND focuses on issues that affect the everyday person with how we live, work and play, and is the first rating system that addresses social sustainability and long term preservation and conservation of our natural habitat.

In this web event, Lauren Huynh, AIA, LEED AP BD+C of The Weidt Group provides the participants the basic understanding of LEED-ND and the certification process. She also talks about the benefits of these design principles, and assesses the feasibility for current or future projects. 

After this event the participants will be able to:

 

• Have a general overview of the LEED-ND rating system
• Understand how the LEED-ND rating system provides a framework for sustainable developments
• Understand the driving factors behind LEED-ND principles
• Know the benefits of LEED-ND
• Identify the process and key players involved in creating a successful LEED-ND project

 

Lauren Huynh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C is a Project Manager at The Weidt Group. With her experience in sustainable design, she provides consulting services and design assistance for high performance energy efficient buildings. Her expertise involves LEED-ND and LEED-NC, and state of Minnesota B3 Guidelines projects. Ms. Huynh also serves on the Board of Directors for the USGBC (US Green Building Council) Minnesota Chapter as well as the Secretary of the Minneapolis Planning Commission. She also co-chaired the LEED-ND Heartland Regional Task Force and Minnesota State LEED-ND Task Force. She has also completed the documentation and submissions for a LEED-ND Certified development project and is currently working with two local neighborhoods on LEED-ND Certification in Minneapolis, MN. Ms. Huynh finished her BA in Architecture and a minor in Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota and has a Masters Degree in Architecture from the same university.