Is LEED AP BD+C valued in landarch firms?

[Dennis J. Jarrard, PLA, CLARB]

If you are looking to work in a Landscape Architecture only firm, I would say it is not important to them. However, having a specific credential can only add to your resume’ and give a firm a bigger picture of who you are and your ablitlities. Having those credentials would probalby be more valued at a Multi disciplinary firm. Too bad the cost is so high, but I would maintain it if it was me.

[Suzan Hampton]

Thanks for the feedback-much appreciated. I agree w/the overall value of maintaining it, just time/$ are the real issues. Will see what others say. Thanks again.

[Andrew Garulay, RLA]

The fact that you had it is proof that you had the qualifications.

[Suzan Hampton]

Thanks for the feedback.

[Jason T. Radice]

BD+C is fine, as it has a landscape component with the WE credits and many of the concepts of ND are already there. If you want to get ahead and go into an LA firm, familiarize yourself with the Sustainable Sites Initiative, which is like LEED for site work. There is no exam, and the download is free.

 

I have BD+C and don’t feel the need to go back for ND just yet. I don’t think it is refined enough in its current form. For the type of work I do, ND is not really applicable, but BD+C is.

[Suzan Hampton]

Thank you, Jason-that’s very helpful!

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