Escape from LA: Survival Strategies

Escape from LA: Survival Strategies

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In the heart of Los Angeles, where the skyline meets the unpredictable forces of nature, a battle is brewing against earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, and more. As the city grapples with the looming threats of drought, smog, and power grid failures, design professionals are stepping up to create resilient buildings that can withstand the chaos. In this course, we discuss LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies to protect occupants and promote urban safety. With innovative strategies that tackle seismic shocks, air pollution, and even civil unrest, this rating system is the ultimate weapon in the fight for a sustainable future. Discover how these cutting-edge strategies can help transform Los Angeles into a fortress against nature’s fury while ensuring a thriving environment for generations to come.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Explore how earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, drought, and power grid failures can affect the built environment in the city of Los Angeles and what design professionals can do to prepare for natural disasters
  2. Discuss LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies that help design professionals design resilient buildings, protect occupants from disasters, and reduce risks
  3. Explain how LEED v4.1 BD+C credits can help design professionals decrease impacts of seismic activity and power grid failures
  4. Review LEED v4.1 BD+C strategies that address flood and landslides, wildfires, and human induced hazards
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Applicable Credits
$45.00