Eric S. Brown earned the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation today by passing the USGBC LEED AP exam. LEED APs must demonstrate a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Special areas of focus within LEED are Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design Processes. LEED Accredited Professionals possess the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully steward the LEED certification process.