Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
The certification system LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) of the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) assesses the sustainability of buildings according to the following criteria:
- Integrative Process
- Location and Transportation
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Materials and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation
- Regional Priority
The core system “Building Design and Construction” (LEED v4) is applicable to:
- New Construction
- Core and Shell
- Schools
- Retail
- Data Centers
- Warehouses and Distribution Centers
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
Buildings are awarded “certified” (36%), silver (45%), gold (55%) or platinum (73%).
