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What is LEED?

February 6, 2007

LEEDWith the world focused on finding new energy solutions, more and more people are looking into green construction and design. You may have seen a building being LEED certified, have you ever took the time to explore more, about what LEED is?

What is LEED?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality

For more information on LEED or green building practices please visit:
United States Green Building Council

Written by Cole · Filed Under Green Building 

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3 Responses to “What is LEED?”

  1. Cole on February 6th, 2007 6:55 pm

    Nate,
    Is this sort of the articles you would like or am I headed in an entire wrong direction?

  2. Nathan on February 6th, 2007 9:07 pm

    Great post Cole, thanks!

  3. Cole on February 6th, 2007 9:43 pm

    Ok, I like doing this sort of thing.

    It is right up my alley.

    I will post more and more articles.

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