This seminar gives an overview of Green Building Certifications, including:
- Overview of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) certification in the UK,
- Overview of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in the US,
- Comparison between BREEAM and LEED,
- Overview of the ARZ for offices certification in Lebanon
The intent, benefits, and procedures on how to apply for the green loans currently available in Lebanon for certified and non-certified projects will be presented, covering:
- The NEEREA & LEA loans financed by the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL)
- The LEEREFF loan developed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Central Bank (BDL)
- The GEFF loan financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Architects, engineers, building & construction students or professionals.