by Brianna Crandall — May 25, 2011—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced that the virtual tour of its LEED Platinum headquarters is now available online. The tour went live online concurrently with the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.
Modeled after live tours given at its DC headquarters to members of the green building community worldwide, the three-dimensional tour explores the integrated design approach fundamental to the LEED green building rating system, and integrated throughout the offices.
The tour features embedded videos, audio podcasts and information on building materials and products used throughout the space. By taking the virtual tour, professionals can earn GBCI continuing education (CE) hours for the LEED AP with specialty and LEED Green Associate credentials.
Several educational courses offered by USGBC’s broad network of education providers are linked throughout the tour, including Excel Dryer Inc./Sloan Valve Company, The Mohawk Group, National Gypsum, USG Corporation, IceStone and Wilsonart International, Inc. These courses qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) for several industry organizations and professional development requirements, including AIA/SD LU’s.
