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Barriers to LEED Survey

Dear Industry Professionals,
 
I am a 4th year Architectural Science student in the Project Management Option at Ryerson University. I am conducting a survey as part of my research for my thesis titled "Barriers to LEED Certification Projects".
 
The objective of this study is to investigate the barriers that are associated with the process of LEED Certification which discourages practitioners to employ this process.
 
We are in the midst of a major shift in public awareness and concern about our environment. Surrounding buildings fundamentally impact people's lives and the health of our planet. When it comes to the design and construction of a project, going green and the process of LEED Certification should not be merely a cliche; it should be a way of life.
 
Through your participation in this survey I hope to obtain adequate information that will assist in the analysis portion of my study to provide answers and/or potential solutions to this concern. The survey will be conducted through a secure website, by clicking the link below, which will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. The provided information will collectively be grouped in form of data which will only by used towards this study and your anonymity is ensured.
 
By completely the survey you are agreeing to participate in this study. The results of this study will be available upon request. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the information provided below.
 
I thank you in advance for your interest and participation in this survey.
 
Please click on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5936JQH 
 
Kind Regards, 
 
Parisa Nafeh
Architectural Science
Ryerson University
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August Chapter Meeting a Thunderous Success!
Despite thunder, lightning, flooding, tornadoes and the lights going out, our August Chapter meeting, an Incentives Showcase hosted by the Toronto's Better Buildings Partnership and Enbridge's High Performance New Construction Program (HPNC) was a resounding success. Over 140 Chapter members attended the event and enjoyed two presentations by our hosts in the beautiful environs of the Toronto Botanical Gardens.

Big thank you's to our sponsors for the evening: The Better Buidlings Partnership and the High Performance New Construction Program who's support was integral to making this event such a big success.

The presentations for this event are included below.

Jane Dalziel, Better Buildings Partnership Presentation: Click Here

Susan Clinesmith, High Performance New construction Program Presentation: Click Here