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LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification system. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in March 2000, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

LEED promotes sustainable building and development practices through a suite of rating systems that recognize projects that implement strategies for better environmental and health performance. The LEED rating systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED committees, diverse groups of volunteers representing a cross-section of the building and construction industry. Key elements of the process include a balanced and transparent committee structure, technical advisory groups that ensure scientific consistency and rigor, opportunities for stakeholder comment and review, member ballot of new rating systems, and fair and open appeals.

LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types – commercial as well as residential. It works throughout the building lifecycle – design and construction, operations and maintenance, tenant fitout, and significant retrofit. And LEED for Neighborhood Development extends the benefits of LEED beyond the building footprint into the neighborhood it serves.

Originally published at www.usgbc.org

LEED – New Construction
Materials & Resources Credit 4.1 – 4.2 1 – 2 points Recycled Content
Materials & Resources Credit 6 1 point Rapidly Renewing Materials
Indoor Environmental Quality Credit 4.1 1 point Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives, and Sealants
Indoor Environmental Quality Credit 4.2 1 point Low-Emitting Materials, Paints, and Coatings
LEED – Existing Buildings
Materials & Resources Credit 2.1 – 2.5 1 – 5 points Optimize Use of Alternative Materials
Materials & Resources Credit 3.1 – 3.2 1 – 2 points Optimize Use of IAQ Complant Products
LEED – Commercial Interiors
Materials & Resources Credit 4.1 – 4.2 1 – 2 points Recycled Content
Indoor Environmental Quality Credit 4.1 1 point Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives, and Sealants

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