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LEED v5 in Action: Sustainable Design at John Ball Zoo’s African Expansion Project

March 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

LEED v5 in Action: Sustainable Design at John Ball Zoo’s African Expansion

Description:
Join us for a dynamic one-hour webinar exploring the latest in sustainable building practices with LEED v5. This session will cover both the key updates and critical changes in LEED v5, as well as a real-world application at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn how the Zoo is implementing v5 principles in their new African Expansion project, demonstrating sustainable design in action.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Understand the most important updates and changes in LEED v5.
  2. Learn critical information and best practices for applying LEED v5 to new projects.
  3. See a real-life case study of John Ball Zoo’s Giraffe & African expansion using LEED v5.
  4. Gain actionable insights for implementing sustainable design strategies in your own projects.

This webinar will be valuable for:
Architects, designers, project managers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in the latest developments in LEED certification and sustainable design practices.

Panelists:

  • Lana Crouse, Regional Director, Market Transformation & Development at U.S. Green Building Council
  • Allmon Forrester,  Director of Facilities, Planning, and Sustainability, John Ball Zoo
  • Kelsey Groesbeck, Director of Building Science, TowerPinkster

Moderator:
Kayla Snyder, Senior Programs Manager, Michigan Green Building Collaborative