i became yet another member of the USGBC’s list of accredited professionals yesterday after taking and successfully passing the 2 hour exam. it now gives me the opportunity to assist in the development and materialization of buildings to adopt ‘green building’ standards. the certificaton process involves many parties of the design and construction team to implement various categories of responsible features to the building. energy savings, water conservation, material resources, environmental site selection, indoor environmental aspects, and innovation are the key categories the LEED AP is to follow during the process.

the examination was a true test of the requirements held by the USGBC.  i studied very religiously and am proud to have become a member of the growing list. i find myself now critically responsible for promoting the practices of this organization – that someday, the efforts put forth by many of these architects, contractors, designers, suppliers, engineers, etc. will help keep our planet earth in a state of ‘ecological-healthiness’ (for lack of a better word) for the future generations.