What is LEED?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

The USGBC is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building and design industry working to promote buildings and products that are environmentally responsible, profitable and make for healthier places to live and work.

what is LEED AP?

individuals recognized for their knowledge of the LEED rating system are permitted to use the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) acronym after their name, indicating they have passed the accreditation exam given by the USGBC.

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Results
By using LEED, you can ensure an immediate and measurable impact where it really counts: dramatic energy savings, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, better indoor air quality, and lower operation costs.

Collaboration
LEED gives you a framework for integrating design and construction processes, which are the foundation for building better buildings. Collaboration from the earliest phases of project development helps to optimize building performance and save money.

Accountability
If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Anyone can say a building is “green", but LEED’s third-party certification validates your achievement. With LEED, you can be confident that your building is healthier for the environment, for the people who occupy it, and for your bottom line.

Credibility
LEED is backed by more than a half-billion square feet of LEED registered and certified buildings; over 40,000 LEED APs; thousands of member organizations; and more than a decade of experience.

Continuous Improvement
LEED certification gives you a quantifiable baseline for building performance and the tools to continuously maximize operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.