LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

LEED is redefining the way we think about construction, design, buildings and the environment along with how we live and work.

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the LEED Rating Systems in 2000. The LEED Rating Systems are developed based upon a consensus process led by LEED Committees where the Public can have input into the rating systems as well. The Rating Systems are reviewed, analyzed and adjusted continuously to adapt to the current industry.

LEED 2012 will be balloted June 1-30, 2012, and is set to launch in November 2012. If you would like to review the LEED 2012 content, click here.

The different LEED Rating Systems are:

Not sure which Rating System is for your project, view the Rating System Selection Guidance document.

Each rating system is broken up into five different categories and two bonus categories:

Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality

Bonus Categories:

Innovation & Design
Regional Priority

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) was established in 2008 to be a third-party certification body to provide oversight on project certification and professional accreditation.

GBCI develops and administers the professional accreditation examinations along with overseeing the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).

For more information regarding CMP please see our CMP page.

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