Intro to Living Building Challenge

With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge – a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature’s architecture.To be certified projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements, including net zero energy and waste and water, over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy.

Learning objectives:
1. Understand the basic philosophy of the Living Building Challenge
2. Describe the key components of the program
3. Discuss the rationale for restorative design principles
4. Identify and locate the resources provided by the International Living Future Institute for deeper engagement