An Overview Of The Benefits Of LEED Certification
LEED Certification is awarded to buildings that have been designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with green building and energy efficiency practices. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is one of the most widely used green building certification programmes and examines more than 100 areas of green building. LEED is applicable to all buildings regardless of their age or stage of development. Based on the total points earned, LEED certification is awarded on 4 levels such as: 40-49 points: LEED certified 50-59 points: LEED silver 60-79 points: LEED gold 80 points or above: LEED platinum The LEED certification programme is the world's most well-recognised programme for environmentally friendly building design and construction. Obtaining LEED certification indicates environmentally conscious construction methods. This can help a building's owner and a contractor that designs and install LEED-certified structures improve their public image. A track recor