What is LEED?

What is LEED?

• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
• Certification system to promote sustainable design
• Now the standard benchmark
• Provides assessment and documentation framework
• Provides public recognition and visibility

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• Integrated or holistic design

• Performance-based

LEED Rating System Product Portfolio

Currently in place:

LEED - NC  New Construction

LEED - EB   Existing Buildings

LEED - CI   Commercial Interiors

Under development as of October 2005:

LEED - CS  Core & Shell

LEED - H    Homes

LEED - ND  Neighborhood Development

LEED Point System - 69 points total

Sustainable Sites (14)

•  Erosion & Sedimentation Control (P)
• Site Selection & Location (3)
• Alternative Transportation (4)
• Minimize Site Disturbance (2)
• Stormwater Management (2)
• Reduce Heat Islands (2)
• Reduce Light Pollution (1)

Water Efficiency (5)

• Water Efficient Landscaping (2)
• Innovative Wastewater Technology (1)
• Reduce Water Use (2)

Energy & Atmosphere (17)

• Building Commissioning (P)
• Minimum Energy Performance (P)
• CFC Reduction (P)
• Optimize Energy Performance (10)
• On-Site Renewable Energy (3)
• Enhanced Commissioning (1)
• Enhanced Refrigerant Management (1)
• Measurement & Verification (1)
• Green Power (1)

Materials & Resources (13)

• Store & Collect Recyclables (P)

• Building Reuse (3)
• Manage Construction Waste (2)
• Resource Reuse (2)
• Recycled Content (2)
• Regional Materials (2)
• Renewable Materials (1)
• Certified Wood (1)

Indoor Environmental Quality (15)

• IAQ Performance & ETS (P)
• Air and CO2 Monitoring (1)
• Increased Ventilation (1)
• Construction IAQ Plan (2)
• Low-Emitting Materials (4)
• Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Control (1)
• System Controllability (2)
• Thermal Comfort (2)
• Daylight & Views (2)

Innovation & Design (5)

• Innovation (4)

• LEED Accredited Professional (1)

LEED Levels 

Platinum 52-69 points

Gold 39-51

Silver 33-38

Certified 26-32

 0-25 No LEED Level.

Application

Integrated Design - Some features address several LEED points, for example, Green Roofs, Daylighting, Natural Ventilation, Gray water systems, Photovoltaics.

Why Green Buildings?

How to Get a Green Building

What is USGBC?

Green Building Resources