RedVector RV-10819AW

LEED v4 for New Construction Projects

LEED v4 for New Construction Projects

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10819AW

SME: Roxanne Button AIA, LEED AP

This course will describe how to navigate the new credits and prerequisites under the new version of LEED. It will address the changes from LEED 2009 in each credit category and how they will affect new projects registering under Version 4.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Identify the most important changes in the LEED Rating System under Version 4 compared with LEED 2009 and demonstrate how the new rating system goals impact the health of people and communities.
  • Describe the integrative design process and how it would impact the early stages of designing a LEED project.
  • Describe the separation of Sustainable Sites credits into two categories and how they encourage strategies that minimize impact on eco-systems and water resources. 
  • List the changes in the Materials & Resources category. Describe how to utilize Building Product Disclosures from manufacturers to achieve LEED credits and disclose the health, safety and environmental hazard and risk of chemical ingredients.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Roxanne Button AIA, LEED AP
Roxanne Button AIA, LEED AP Photo
Roxanne Button is the founder and principal of Design Synergies, a sustainable design and consulting firm located in Upstate New York. She is a licensed architect in New York and a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C; Homes) who has been involved in sustainable design in both the U.S. and Canada for over 20 years. She holds undergraduate degrees in Urban/Economic Geography and Environmental Design Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Architecture from the Technical University of Nova Scotia. Roxanne’s diverse experience includes green building design and consulting, scriptwriting for a green renovation TV series, and managing LEED projects. Roxanne is a former board member for the New York Upstate Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, and a current member of the Board Advisory Panel. Roxanne has presented numerous seminars on LEED and green building. She led the team that created Public Day for the American Solar Energy Conference in 2009 and co-hosted a monthly Green Drinks networking event. As a member of the national education reviewers Team for USGBC, Roxanne contributed to the development of educational programs for fellow LEED Accredited Professionals, including the annual Greenbuild conference. She is also a GPRO-certified trainer, conducting workshops for construction professionals on green and LEED projects.
State Licenses
AK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
AK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
AL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
AR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
AR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
CO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
CT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
FL - Contractor, Certified (General - 0611394)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Electrical (Technical - 0801537)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Electrical Specialty (Technical - 0801537)
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FL - Contractor, Palm Beach County (General - 0611394)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Pinellas County (General - 0801537)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0611394)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
FL - Engineer (General - 0000272)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider 33
FL - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
FL - Landscape Architect (Optional - 0010131)
Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771
GA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
GA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)
HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
ID - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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IL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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IL - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
IN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
KS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
KY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
KY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
LA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)
MA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
MN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
MO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
MS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
MT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
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NE - Architect (General, Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NE - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)
NH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
NJ - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)
NV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
OH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OH - Engineer (General - ,)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
OK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OK - Engineer (General - ,)
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OR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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OR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
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PR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
PR - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
RI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
SD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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TN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
TX - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare, Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
TX - Interior Designer (Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TX - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare, Sustainable Design / Energy-Efficient Design - Approved LA CES-2025)
UT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
VA - Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)
VT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
WI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General - ,)
WI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
WV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2025)
WY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
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American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General - ,)
American Hospital Association - AHA - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Institute of Certified Planners/American Planning Association - AICP - Certified Planners (Laws & Rules - 9277369)
American Society of Landscape Architects (LA CES) - ASLA - Member (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (Core - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV1904-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General - ,)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General - ,)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP BD+C) (LEED Specific - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP Homes) (LEED Specific - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ID+C) (General - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP ND) (LEED Specific - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Accredited Professional (AP O+M) (General - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - LEED Green Associate (GA) (General - 0920030636)
Green Business Certification Inc. - GBCI - WELL Accredited Professional (AP) (General - 0920030636)
International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)
International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)
International Society of Automation - ISA - Certifications (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)