Going Green in Architecture – LEED Certification
4:52
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: What does it take for a building to become LEED certified? What’s the difference between silver, gold, and platinum certification? How do LEED buildings impact the environment? To find the answers to these questions and more on the process of LEED certification, check out the video above.
Type of Video: Story*
Unique Video ID: Environment-21**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Have students compare and contrast the features of a LEED certified building with a non-LEED certified building.
- Have students report on the various benefits (i.e.: economic, environmental) of a LEED certified building.
- Are there LEED certified buildings in your community? If so, contact them to see if a building tour or guest speaker is available for your class.
*Story videos employ a narrative form to highlight a topic, location, or practitioner in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
