Russell gives an overview of sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) rating system including:

1. What is sustainability?

2. Why get a building sustainability rated or certified?

3. What is LEED and why it is used?

4. What is a LEED Green Associate and LEED AP?

5. What are the LEED rating certifications

6. The LEED rating types.

7. Overview of the 8 LEED point system areas:

-Location and Transportation

-Sustainable Sites

-Water Efficiency

-Energy & Environment

-Materials and Resources

-Indoor Environmental Quality

-Innovation

Then the key areas above will be discussed in more detail in the next few podcast episodes.