Leed Certification

The future of the construction industry is dependent upon the ability to transform the practices of successful businesses into leadership programs that are able to successfully complete LEED construction projects. The ability to complete these projects at a high level of expertise will help utilize green practices in the industry to reduce building emissions and the buildings carbon footprint on the planet. . LEED projects are defined by sustainability. The definition of sustainability is providing for the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to provide for their needs. Providing healthy, resource – conserving, energy-efficient buildings. “Green” building. Through this paper I will explain some of the advantages and disadvantages, different incentive programs, the effectiveness and the rating system of the LEED certified projects. (Allen and Iano 984) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third – party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies intended to improve performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and their sensitivity to their impacts. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) The development of LEED began in 1993. LEED has grown into more than 200 volunteers on nearly twenty committees and over 200 professional staff in Washington. LEED has a specific rating system that was designed to represent every sector of the building industry. The rating system covers eight major areas; Location and planning, Sustainable sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process, and Regional Priority.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Some of the merits that come

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