The sustainability movement in Lexington, Kentucky continues to expand and includes efforts that are education, government, business, faith and community based. Integrating these initiatives has been enhanced by the creation of the Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community which will help us move towards a more sustainable city.
CSI is a national association of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, building materials suppliers and others involved in commercial and institutional building design and construction. The organization has 145 chapters and more than 16,000 members. CSI provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of building design and construction, and to meet the industry's need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction information.
Mission Statement: We intend to make a sustainable difference in the southeastern United States.
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Purpose of Exam: To ensure that a successful candidate has knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the design process, to support and encourage integrated design, and to streamline the application and certification process. To test understanding of green building practices and principles, and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources, and processes.