INT323GMC

  Blog #2 Gina Christopher LEED-AP, GREEN ASSOCIATED: LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED Certification is the recognition that a building has met certain standards and codes for sustainable design and energy efficiency.  LEED was created by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a green building industry coalition founded in 1993 amid an increased cultural focus on environmental concerns. The goal was to create better buildings optimized with people and nature in mind. A LEED AP credential distinguishes those with advanced knowledge in green building, plus expertise in a particular LEED rating system. The LEED AP exams measure knowledge about green building, a specific LEED rating system, and the certification process. Individuals sitting for the exam must do proper prep, pass the exam, and then earn 30 continuing education hours within two years of passing their exam. There are multiple LEED AP specialties geared towards different fields. Th...

What is your hometown? Carol Stream, Illinois  Why did you choose Interior Design as your major? I choose Interior Design because I loved watching my dad renovate our house when I was growing up.  What is your area of interest?  I think I am more interested in residential interior design!  Have you taken an online course before? Yes How can you be successful in this class? I can be successful in this class by composing a weekly schedule for myself so that I stay on track with all the different assignments.