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About LEED

LEED, which is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was developed by the United States Green Building Council for the design of high-performance, sustainable buildings and interiors. The LEED ratings system is a widely used set of standards for evaluating sustainable, environmentally responsible facility design and construction.

The LEED Building Rating System is organized into several categories:

• Energy and atmosphere
• Indoor environmental quality
• Innovation in design
• Materials and resources
• Sustainable sites
• Water efficiency

There are three different types or classifications of LEED standards:

1. LEED BD+C: New construction
2. LEED O+M: Operations and Maintenance
3. LEED ID+C: Interior Design and Construction

The Rating System is based on a project checklist containing 69 items, each worth one point. There are four certification categories:

1. Certified: at least 26 points plus documentation.
2. Silver: at least 33 points plus documentation.
3. Gold: at least 39 points plus documentation.
4. Platinum: at least 52 points plus documentation.

É«É«À² buildings with LEED Certification