LEED points are awarded on a 100-point scale, and credits are weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts.
Additionally, 10 bonus credits are available, four of which address
regionally specific environmental issues. A project must satisfy all
prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points to be certified.
Sustainable building strategies should be considered early in the development cycle. An integrated project
team
will include the major stakeholders of the project, such as the
developer/owner, architect, engineer, landscape architect, contractor,
and asset and property management staff. Implementing an integrated,
systems-oriented approach to green project design, development and
operations can yield synergies and improve the overall performance of a
building. Initial LEED assessment will bring the project team together
to evaluate and articulate the project's goals and the certification
level sought.
The
Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
administers LEED certification for all commercial and institutional
projects registered under any LEED Rating System. USGBC administers the
development and ongoing improvement of the LEED rating systems. USGBC is
also the primary source for LEED and green building education and
resources for project teams, such as reference guides, rating system
addenda, workshops, online trainings and other tools to help you achieve
success on your LEED project.
Eligibility
Building types that are eligible for certification include – but are
not limited to – offices, retail and service establishments,
institutional buildings (e.g., libraries, schools, museums and religious
institutions), hotels
and residential buildings of four or more habitable stories. If you are unsure whether your building or space
is a candidate for LEED certification, review the
LEED Rating System Checklist that applies to your project.
Your
project is a viable candidate for certification if it meets all
prerequisites and can achieve the minimum number of points necessary to
earn the Certified level.
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