LEED
Sustainable building standard
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a certification system for buildings that meet sustainability and environmental standards.
A LEED-certified building has been evaluated for energy efficiency, water usage, materials, and indoor air quality: The new headquarters is LEED Gold certified.
The rating levels—Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—indicate increasingly rigorous environmental performance.
Minimizing wasted power
- water conservationMinimizing freshwater waste strategically
- sustainable designMinimizing environmental harm intentionally
- indoor air qualityEnclosed space atmosphere healthfulness
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
carbon footprint · recycled content · daylighting · emissions reduction · net-zero · biophilic · regenerative · resilience
Vegetation-covered rooftop system
- solar panelsLight-converting power generators
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- bamboo flooringFlooring from tall grass
- reclaimed woodReused timber from demolition
Sustainably designed structure
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
rating system · points · credits · checklist · accreditation · compliance · standards · verification
Proof of qualification
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
- specialtyArea of expertise
- NDState postal code
practitioner · consultant · facilitator · coordinator · subject matter expert
energy efficiency
Minimizing wasted power
- water conservationMinimizing freshwater waste strategically
- sustainable designMinimizing environmental harm intentionally
- indoor air qualityEnclosed space atmosphere healthfulness
renewable energy · carbon footprint · recycled content · daylighting · emissions reduction · net-zero · biophilic · regenerative · resilience
green roof
Vegetation-covered rooftop system
- solar panelsLight-converting power generators
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- bamboo flooringFlooring from tall grass
reclaimed wood · cool roof · natural ventilation · greywater · photovoltaics
green building
Sustainably designed structure
certified · rating system · points · credits · checklist · accreditation · compliance · standards · verification · documentation
credential
Proof of qualification
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
- specialtyArea of expertise
ND · practitioner · consultant · facilitator · coordinator · subject matter expert
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- green practicesrecycling, recycled paper, reusable bags, solar panels, solar power
- sustainabilityreduce, reuse, recycle, sustainable yield, recycling programs
- building healthsick building, mold exposure, radon, asbestos, carbon monoxide
- building specificationsblueprints, site plans, structural design, materials, flooring materials
- building technologysmart building, green building, prefab construction, steel frame, reinforced concrete
- LEED certificationSustainable building credential
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