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**FREE** LEED Flashcards

You can use these to study for the LEED AP exam.

* EA - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/366277/d74f
* EQ1 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/368068/k4s3
* EQ2 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/368070/2us1
* MR1 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/368058/z9f4
* MR2 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/368060/1jc8
* SS1 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/352556/4tl1
* SS2 - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/352570/q1a9
* WE - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/362309/2i7e
* Certification - http://www.flashcardmachine.com/372591/7xc8

Submitted by Saundra Little, AIA, LEED AP

A2SO4 in Indianapolis Seeking Summer Interns

A2SO4’s summer internship program provides exceptional architecture and interior design students with opportunities to gain professional experience at our headquarters in Indianapolis.

A2SO4 will be offering two internship positions — one for 3rd year or above architecture students and one for 3rd year interior design students.

See the A2SO4 Opportunities page for contact information.

Urban Memories: The Quilt & Fabric Art of Carole Harris

The colorful and richly innovative quilts and textiles of Detroit artist and interior designer Carole Harris, whose work has been nationally recognized and graces many public and private collections, will be exhibited at the Ellen Kayrod Gallery at the Hannan House.

An evening reception is scheduled for Friday January 30th, from 5:00-8:00 pm, with a performance by a special jazz duo. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the artist, Carole Harris, visit: http://charris-design.com/art/index.html .

The Ellen Kayrod Gallery is located on the first floor of the Hannan House at 4750 Woodward in Detroit, MI, three blocks south of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Free parking is provided in rear of building.

For more information about the gallery visit http://www.hannan.org/

LEED Exam Studying Advice

Thanks to Saundra Little, who passed the exam and found success with this method.

Hello NOMA-D. Here's a suggested study methodology which I used for v2.1. The pressure is on because LEED 2009 in due out later this year. Legend has it that exams always get harder or a higher level of difficulty is added to the newer exams. So my advice would be to take it now.

First some prerequisites:

1. Get the reference guide. The LEED for New Construction v2.2 Reference Guide at http://www.usgbc.org/Store/PublicationsList.aspx?CMSPageID=1518
http://www.intheleed.com/what-to-study/

2. Get a copy of a suitable mock exam with answers. (I used the *** v2.1 mock exam with answers)

3. Get access to the USGBC website. [Membership required]

4. Schedule the exam. It doesn't cost anything to move it, if you do so more than two business days before your exam. (Check that.) Scheduling the exam forces you to move on studying. Also, Prometric didn't charge me until after I took the exam, so there doesn't seem to be any "upfront" cost to doing this. (Check this as well.)

Now, how to study:

A. Download the LEED-NC checklist-v2.2.xls from USGBC (excel format).

B. Use this as a basis to make your own study/cheat sheet.

C. In excel add, three more columns with the headings: Requirements, Submittals, References

D. Start filling these out. The act of looking them up and filling them out kinda forces you to go through the reference book step-by-step. Filling out your cheat sheet also gives you a "goal" and sense of accomplishment. If you just try to read the book alone, it get's pretty dry and seems a bit overwhelming. (BONUS: when you're done with your sheet, it also gives you a quick reference to some of the major contents of the exam.)

E. But, do read the entire reference guide

F. Review definitions at the end ofthe Reference guide.

G. Go to USGBC website and review the following:

- process to certify a building, including steps to take. Generally how fees are calculated, review periods, and under what LEED (NC, CI, etc.)?

- CIR process: how to do it.

H. Test yourself.

I. Do the mock exam and check your answers. Review weak areas. Move the exam date if you're freaking out.

J.Take the exam.

Web Links:
http://www.usgbc.org/
http://www.gbci.org/
http://www.intheleed.com/

The ARE Forum (Has discussion on the LEED Exam):
http://www.areforum.org/
http://www.areforum.org/forums/search.php?s=&q=leed
http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum12/12831.html

LEED Study Guide: http://ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIShop_ct_LEED

http://www.buildinggreen.com/live/index.cfm/2008/3/13/LEED-AP-Practice-Exam-Test-USGBC

Good Luck,

Saundra Little, AIA, LEED AP NOMA

2009 Board Members Announced

NOMA Detroit recently hosted their annual Holiday Cheer Gathering on a snowy Tuesday, December 16th. Amist peers, drinks, food, and fun, the 2009 Board of Directors was announced. The new Board of Directors will assume their positions for a 1-year term beginning January 1, 2009 as follows:

Kenneth Crutcher, President

Tiffany Brown, Vice President

Darron Green, Past President

Saundra Little, President Elect

Louis Fisher, Treasurer

Terrance German, Secretary

At-Large Directors

-Karen Davis

-Sybil Griffin

-Craig Wilkins

-Damon Dickerson (Student Representative, UofM)

NOMA-D would like to thank all those who came to the Holiday Cheer Gathering despite the weather to show your support for our chapter.

Vote for NOMAD 2009 At-large Directors

NOMAD members:


Click on the link at the top right of the sidebar to electronically cast your vote for Directors and Student Representatives, the remaining positions for the 2009 election. Voting closes on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

The Nominating Committee