Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED is the most widely used green building system in the world, and is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
It is a holistic system that doesn't simply focus on one element of a building such as energy, water or health, rather it looks at the big picture factoring in all of the critical elements that work together to create the best building possible.
The goal of LEED is to create better buildings that:
Reduce contribution to global climate change
Enhance individual human health
Protect and restore water resources
Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services
Promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles
Enhance community quality of life