March 19, 2026 | noon – 1:30pm
Virtual
Tickets: $15 Member, $30 Non-member
CEUs: AIA LU|HSW
Sponsored by
Join us for an overview of the Living Building Challenge and a relaunch of BuildGreenCT’s Living Future Community.
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification defining the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment today. It addresses all buildings at all scales and is an inclusive tool for transformative design. Whether the project is a single building, a renovation, an infrastructure project, or a park, the Living Building Challenge provides a framework for design, construction, and improvement of the symbiotic relationships between people and all aspects of the built and natural environments.
This program will include a presentation and Q&A.
Presenters
Melissa Kops, AIA, LEED BD+C, LFA, CPHD
City of New Haven
Architect
Melissa Kops was one of the first 20 Living Future Accredited Professionals and was named an International Living Future Hero in 2020. Melissa is a board member at BuildGreenCT. Read her full bio here.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and mission of the Living Building Challenge 4.1.
- Identify what sets LBC apart from other green building certifications.
- Outline the seven performance categories (Petals) and their intents.
- Review certification pathways and compliance approaches.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
1.5 LU|HSW approved
Learners must attend the entire session to be awarded credit for completing the program.
You can self-report general CEUs for:
- AIA LU (HSW credits only available by attending the live event)
- USGBC/LEED
- WELL Building Standard
- LFA Living Future Accreditation
- State licensure
- etc.
BuildGreenCT is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education.
Event Logistics:
A link to the virtual event will be emailed in the registration confirmation email.