Scribd
Upload
64 views6 pages

Leed Design

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. It addresses the entire lifecycle of a building through design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. Projects earn points across several credit categories including sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. LEED certification lowers operating costs while reducing environmental impacts like waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Uploaded by

Marymol Anto
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
64 views6 pages

Leed Design

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. It addresses the entire lifecycle of a building through design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. Projects earn points across several credit categories including sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. LEED certification lowers operating costs while reducing environmental impacts like waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Uploaded by

Marymol Anto
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, market--driven program that provides third-party

verification of green buildings.


• From individual buildings and homes, to entire neighbourhoods and communities, LEED is transforming the way built
environments are designed, constructed, and operated. Comprehensive and flexible, LEED addresses the entire lifecycle of a
building.
• It provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. Brief history of USGBC The U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC), co-founded by Mike Italiano, David Gottfried and Rick Fedrizzi in 1993, is a non-profit trade organization that promotes
sustainability in how buildings are designed, built, and operated. USGBC is best known for the development of the LEED green
building rating systems.
. How LEED works?
For commercial buildings and neighbourhoods, to earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all LEED prerequisites and earn a
minimum 40 points on a 110-point LEED rating system scale. Homes must earn a minimum of 45 points on a 136-point scale.
• Projects earn points to satisfy green building requirements.
• Within each of the LEED credit categories, projects must satisfy prerequisites and earn points.
• The number of points the project earns determines its level of LEED certification.
Why LEED? 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

MAIN CREDIT CATEGORIES:


• 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.
OTHER CREDIT CATEGORIES:
• Awareness & Education encourage home builders and real estate professionals to provide
homeowners, tenants and building managers with the education and tools they need to
understand and make the most of the green building features of their home. • Innovation &
Design address sustainable building expertise as well as design measures not covered under
the five LEED credit categories. Six bonus points are available in this category.
• Location & Linkages encourage construction on previously developed or infill sites and
promotes walkable neighborhoods with access to efficient transportation options and open
space.
• Green infrastructure & buildings credits reduce the environmental consequences of the
construction and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
•Regional priority credits address regional environmental priorities for buildings in different
geographic regions. Four bonus points are available in this category.
LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations addresses design and construction activities for
both new buildings and major renovations of existing buildings, which includes major HVAC
improvements, significant envelope modifications, and major interior rehabilitation.
LEED for Existing Buildings helps maximize the efficiency of your operations while minimizing the
impact on the environment by:
• exterior building site maintenance programs
• water and energy use
• environmentally preferred products and practices for cleaning and alterations
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green
tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain.
INTERIOR OF MCAMI/CT SCAN SUITE HOW LEED CONRTIBUTES:
• sustainable purchasing policies
• waste stream management
• ongoing indoor environmental quality.

LEED for Core & Shell can be used for projects where the developer controls the design and
construction of the entire core and shell base building (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and
fire protection systems) but has no control over the design and construction of the tenant fit-out.
LEED for Homes promotes the design and construction of high-performance homes – energy
efficient, resource efficient, and healthy for occupants. A home that achieves LEED certification
has been designed to maximize fresh air indoors, minimizing exposure to airborne toxins and
pollutants. It also has the potential to use 20-30% less energy. THE VANDEMUSSER RESIDENCE A
LEED CERIFIED BUILDING IN NEWYORK LEED for neighborhood contributes towards Thoughtful
neighborhood planning can limit the need for automobiles and their greenhouse gas emissions.
Mixed-use development and pedestrian-friendly streets encourage walking, bicycling and public
transportation.
LEED RATING IN INDIA: IGBC has licensed the LEED Green Building Standard from the U.S. Green
Building Council and currently is responsible for certifying LEED-New Construction and LEED-Core
and Shell buildings in India. There are many energy efficient buildings in India, situated in a variety
of climatic zones. Indian Green Building Council, is continuously striving towards wider adoption of
eco-friendly / green building concepts in the Indian Industry. IGBC promotes a whole-building
approach to sustainability, based on the principles of 5 elements of nature [ earth, water, fire, air
& sky] by recognizing performance in the following five key areas:
• Sustainable site development
• Water savings • Energy efficiency
• Materials selection
• Indoor environmental quality

You might also like