February Chapter Dinner Meeting: Designing for Carbon, Health, and Equity: A LEED v5 Primer’

 

February 24, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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This high-level LEED v5 overview presentation provides a closer look at the latest version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system, focusing on its enhanced sustainability frameworks, and updated performance metrics. Attendees will gain insights into how LEED v5 aligns with global climate goals, supports equitable design practices, integrates material transparency in a circular economy, and promotes resilience in the built environment. The presentation is designed to equip design professionals with a better understanding of LEED v5’s requirements to speak confidently to their clients and colleagues to drive impactful, sustainable project outcomes.


Learning Objectives:


1. Understand Key Updates - Gain insight into the significant enhancements in LEED v5, including new strategies, updated performance metrics, and revised credit requirements designed to drive sustainable development.


2. Explore Climate and Carbon Strategies - Examine how LEED v5 advances climate ac on with integrated strategies for reducing operational, embodied, and transportation carbon emissions across various credit categories.


3. Discover Resiliency and Health Strategies – Integrating equitable development, resilience to climate risks, and health-focused solutions through community engagement, sustainable design practices, and improved ventilation and infrastructure.


4. Interpret Project Impacts - Delve into the updated LEED v5 certification requirements, including the pathways to achieve Platinum-level status through advanced sustainability and performance strategies.