Glossary & Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out information about Sustainability in the Tampa Bay Area

for LEED go to www.usgbc.org 
For Architecture go to www.aiatampabay.com 
For Residential go to www.floridagreenbuilding.org
Other Florida resources: www.thegbi.org, www.mygreenbuildings.com,
www.sarasotagreenconnection.com, www.greenerbuildings.com, www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/, www.energystar.gov, www.wbdg.org, www.architecture2030.org, www.buildinggreen.com, www.sbicouncil.org.

How do I get a project LEED Certified?

Certification is achieved through a documentation and submission process, usually facilitated by a person who has passed the LEED Accrediation Exam.  It is a design and documentation process that starts before the building site is selected.  To find a Local LEED AP in your area go to www.usgbc.org and look under members.

Where do I find out information about LEED for Homes?

Currently go to www.usgbc.org, or www.fgbc.org.
Soon there will be a seperate web page from USGBC specifically dealing with LEED for Homes.  Stay tuned.

Where do I find out information about LEED for Schools?

Go to www.usgbc.org or go there directly by  clicking here http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1586