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The long-anticipated finalized version of LEED v5 has officially arrived, and with it, meaningful changes that reshape how we approach indoor air quality (IAQ) in sustainable building design. Among the most impactful changes are the updated requirements and credits related to Indoor Air Quality, shaping how design teams approach environmental quality in the built environment.
In this webinar, Kaiterra is joined by Sarah Gudeman, Practice Lead at BranchPattern and former Chair of LEED’s EQ Technical Advisory Group, to unpack what’s new in the finalized LEED v5 and how these changes affect IAQ strategies, certification pathways, and air quality monitoring practices. From updated prerequisites to the finalized IAQ Performance Credit, we’ll explore how LEED v5 raises the bar and what building professionals need to know to stay ahead, for both new and existing buildings.
Ideal for architects, engineers, operators, owners, developers, and sustainability consultants, this session will offer practical insights to help you understand and implement IAQ management best practices aligned with the latest LEED standards.
What we’ll cover:
- What’s new and confirmed in the finalized version of LEED v5
- How LEED v5 updates impact indoor air quality requirements and strategies
- The details of the IAQ Performance Credit and its implementation
- Practical tools, technologies, and methods for meeting IAQ goals
- Discussion of LEED IAQ testing versus continuous IAQ monitoring
- Best practices for integrating IAQ into design, construction, certification, and operation
- How to align ongoing monitoring with LEED’s performance-based approach
Sarah Gudeman is a professional mechanical engineer with close to two decades of expertise in energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, sustainability, and wellness. A Principal and Building Science Practice Lead at BranchPattern working in her hometown of Omaha, NE, Sarah also loves to volunteer in educational endeavors and community service. An active contributor to industry advancement, Sarah regularly speaks, writes, and presents on a variety of building science topics. She is a holder of numerous professional certifications and credentials and possesses a strong commitment to society with a dedication to helping organizations, developers, and designers of commercial real-estate understand and improve the environmental and social impact of their assets. In alignment with BranchPattern's mission, Sarah supports the aim to "Improve Life through Better Built Environments." And strives to embody the principle of "Be the Change you want to see in the world".
