building to be LEED-certified

Considered practical examples of structural engineering, acoustical engineering, and architecture. In this assignment, you'll have a chance to do a deeper dive into Sustainable Buildings, by learning more about LEED Certification Links to an external site.. Conduct individual research on what it means for a building to be LEED-certified, and prepare an original written discussion (2-3 paragraphs) touching on the certification process, the different levels of LEED certification, benefits of certification, cost-vs-benefit of the certification process, and the role of architectural engineers in achieving LEED-certified buildings. Then, consider local examples of LEED-certified buildings (see the bullet list below), and select two local LEED-certified structures to compare and contrast. In your compare/contrast discussion (2-3 paragraphs), discuss the LEED-certification levels for the two buildings, their different uses/purposes, and the fundamental characteristics of each structure that enabled it to be LEED-certified. • University of Kansas buildings: https://energy.ku.edu/buildings • KU Architecture Studio 804 buildings: https://studio804.com/projects/ Links to an external site. • Lawrence Public Library: https://lawrenceks.org/sustainability/green-buildings/ Links to an external site. • Douglas Co. Public Works Facility: https://www.douglascountyks.org/depts/sustainability/green-building-and-leed#Link-To-LEED-certified-Public-Works-Facility