LEED-certified buildings are designed to:
Lower operating costs and increase asset value
Reduce waste sent to landfills
Conserve energy and water
Be healthier and safer for occupants
Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities
Main credit categories
- Sustainable Sites (SS)
- Water Efficiency (WE)
- Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
- Materials and Resources (MR)
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Innovation in Design (ID)
- Regional Priority (RP)
Sustainable sites credits encourage strategies that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources.
Water efficiency credits promote smarter use of water, inside and out, to reduce potable water consumption.
Energy & atmosphere credits promote better building energy performance through innovative strategies.
Materials & resources credits encourage using sustainable building materials and reducing waste.
Indoor environmental quality credits promote better indoor air quality and access to daylight and views.
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