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All buildings in.LEED works for all buildings -- from homes and schools to corporate headquarters and factories -- at all phases of development. Projects pursuing LEED Certification earn points across several areas that address sustainability issues. Based on the number of points achieved, a project then receives one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. LEED was developed to address all buildings everywhere, regardless of where they are in their life cycle. From hospitals to data centers, from historical buildings to those still in the design phase, there is a LEED for every building. Select a project type below to learn more.
LEED is pushing the green building industry further.LEED Certified buildings are resource efficient, use less water and energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As an added bonus, they save money by offering lowering operating costs and better indoor environmental quality, making them attractive to a growing group of corporate, public and individual buyers. "If I have a one floor ride on an elevator to describe LEED, I say it is similar to
LEED v4 is bolder, more transparency and specialized for building projects worldwide.
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