As the constructed environment progresses towards enhanced resilience, the LEED® v5 Materials and Resources (MR) category offers guidance for minimizing environmental effects, increasing material transparency, and promoting principles of a circular economy. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the updated LEED v5 standards, specifically focusing on the Materials and Resources (MR) credit category.Learners will be equipped to effectively incorporate green materials into projects, enhance sustainability outcomes, and contribute to LEED v5 certification goals. Explain the importance of sustainable material sourcing and its environmental impact.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key changes and updates in the Materials and Resources credit category under LEED v5
• Explain the importance of sustainable material sourcing and its environmental impact
• Evaluate material choices based on life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs)
• Understand the role of material transparency, such as Health Product Declarations (HPDs), in sustainable building projects
• Develop strategies for achieving higher performance in LEED MR credits, including waste reduction and resource reuse
• Integrate LEED v5 MR credit strategies into design, construction, and operations processes to maximize certification potential