LEED® is a third-party certification program created by the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canadian Green Building Council that encourages the adoption of sustainable green building and development practices. Known officially as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™, LEED is recognized as the national benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation in design.
Why green building is important.
LEED-certified projects cost less to operate and maintain than traditional buildings, are energy- and water-efficient and have higher lease rates than conventional buildings in the same market.*
LEED certification, which includes a rigorous third-party commissioning process, offers compelling proof to you, your clients, your peers and the public at large that you've achieved your environmental goals and your building is performing as designed. Getting certified allows you take advantage of a growing number of state and local government incentives, and can help boost press interest in your project.
Learn how Lennox can help obtain points toward certification.
*Benefits of LEED certification, U.S. Green Building Council, www.usgbc.org
