How do I cite LEED certification?

Referencing LEED®-registered projects Do say: Project is registered with the certification goal of LEED Certified®/ LEED Silver®/ LEED Gold®/LEED Platinum®. Do say: Upon completion, this project will apply to become LEED®-certified. Do say: Project is registered under the LEED® green building program.

What is LEED v3?

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System® is a voluntary standard for developing environmentally responsible, low emission, high-performance, sustainable buildings.

What does every credit category begin with in the LEED reference guides?

Each credit category begins with an overview that discusses sustainability and market factors specific to the category.

What is the purpose of the LEED reference manual?

The reference guides walk project teams through all of the information you need to successfully achieve credits. Navigate your LEED project from registration through certification.

What is LEED new construction?

LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) LEED-NC is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and laboratories.

What is Blackwater LEED?

blackwater. wastewater containing urine or fecal matter that should be discharged to the sanitary drainage system of the building or premises in accordance with the International Plumbing Code.

What are the LEED credit categories?

There are four levels of certification:

• Certified (40–49 points)
• Silver (50–59 points)
• Gold (60–79 points)
• Platinum (80+ points)

What are the different types of LEED tools?

All LEED tools Project types New Buildings New Interiors Existing Buildings and Spaces Neighborhood Development Cities and Communities Residential Recertification Retail Register a LEED project Credentials Credentials LEED Green Associate LEED AP with specialty Certificates Badges Exam prep Credential maintenance Green careers Education Education

What’s in the LEED Credit Library?

LEED Credit Library Addenda Database All LEED tools Project types New Buildings New Interiors Existing Buildings and Spaces Neighborhood Development Cities and Communities Residential Recertification Retail Register a LEED project Credentials Credentials LEED Green Associate LEED AP with specialty Certificates Badges Exam prep

How many buildings can you build with LEED certification?

All the land area and all building floor areas within the LEED project boundary must be included in every prerequisite and credit submitted for certification. There is no specific limit on the number of structures, but the aggregate gross floor area included in a single project must not exceed 1 million square feet (92 905 square meters).