What is Green Advantages relationship with USGBC, GBCI, and LEED Accreditation?
Green Advantage is a strong supporter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), USGBC Chapters, and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). According to the USGBC, “LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes individuals with detailed knowledge of LEED project certification requirements and processes and a command of integrated design principles. LEED accreditation is awarded to building industry practitioners who successfully demonstrate these proficiencies on a comprehensive exam.” The USGBC encourages its members to become LEED-Accredited. Green Advantage Certification is designed to be a non-competitive, complementary offering that supports LEED Accreditation. Intended primarily for individuals working within the construction industry – such as contractors, subcontractors and tradespeople, Green Advantage Certification is recommended as an additional offering for developers, architects, engineers and designers who wish to be both LEED Accredited and Green Advantage C
