SUSTAINABLE DEIGN

• What is LEED?

  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• is a globally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• LEED certification provides a comprehensive framework for creating: healthy, efficient, and sustainable buildings
• 3 Types of Certification

  LEED - Globally

  BREEAM - UK Based

  BERDE - Local
• • CATEGORIES FOR POINT BASED SYSTEM

  SUSTAINBALE SITES

  WATER EFFICIENCY

  ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

  MATERIALS AND RECOURCES

  INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

  INNOVATION

  REGIONAL PRIORITY
• 1. Sustainable Sites


  Encourages selecting sustainable locations and implementing site development strategies that minimize environmental impact.
• 2. Water Efficiency


  Promotes the efficient use of water resources and reduces potable water consumption.
• 3. Energy and Atmosphere


  Encourages the design and implementation of energy-efficient systems, the use of renewable energy, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
• 4. Materials and Resources

  Supports the reduction of waste generated by the building and its occupants and encourages the use of sustainable materials and products
• 5. Indoor Environmental Quality


  Aims to create healthy and comfortable indoor environments by considering air quality, thermal comfort, and access to daylight and views.
• 6. Innovation


  Rewards the use of innovative building strategies, technologies, and design practices that go beyond LEED’s standard requirements
• 7. Regional Priority


  Addresses specific environmental concerns and priorities unique to a project’s location.
• • IMPORTANCE OF LEED

  Environmental Responsibility

  Cost Savings

  Higher Property Value

  Increased Occupant Satisfaction

  Competitive Advantage

  Positive Public Image
• IMPORTANCE OF LEED

  Environmental Responsibility

  Cost Savings

  Higher Property Value

  Increased Occupant Satisfaction

  Competitive Advantage

  Positive Public Image
• Environmental Responsibility


  LEED-certified buildings contribute to a more sustainable built environment by reducing their ecological footprint.
• Cost Savings


  LEED-certified buildings typically have lower operating costs due to their efficient use of energy, water, and other resources.
• Higher Property Value


  LEED certification often leads to higher property values as environmentally conscious buyers and renters increasingly seek sustainable living and working spaces
• Increased Occupant Satisfaction


  LEED-certified buildings provide healthier and more comfortable living and working environments thanks to improved indoor air quality, access to natural light, and thermal comfort.T
• Competitive Advantage 


  → As awareness of environmental issues grows, businesses and organizations that occupy LEED-certified buildings can gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Positive Public Image


  LEED certification can enhance an organization’s public image by showcasing its dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• LEED Rating Systems:


  Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

  Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)

  Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)

  Neighborhood Development (ND)

  Homes
• Building Design and Construction (BD+C)


  → is designed for new construction and major renovation projects, focusing on the building’s design and construction phases. This rating system includes several subcategories: New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses and Distribution Centers, Hospitality, and Healthcare.
• Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)


  →is tailored for projects that involve designing and constructing interior spaces within an existing building or newly constructed shell. This rating system suits commercial interiors, retail spaces, and hospitality projects.
• Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)


  → targets existing buildings undergoing improvements or seeking certification for ongoing operations and maintenance practices. This rating system applies to various building types, including commercial, institutional, and residential facilities.
• Neighborhood Development (ND)


  → is designed for new land development projects or redevelopment projects involving multiple buildings, such as residential neighborhoods, mixed-use developments, and commercial centers.
• Homes


  → is tailored for single-family homes, low-rise multi-family buildings, and mid-rise multifamily buildings up to eight stories. This rating system focuses on creating healthy, comfortable, and energyefficient living spaces by addressing site selection, water efficiency, energy performance, and indoor environmental quality.
• HOW TO GET LEED CERTIFIED: PROJECT REGISTRATION

  1. Determine the Appropriate Rating System

  2. Create an Account on the LEED Online Platform

  3 Register Your Project

  4. Pay Registration Fees

  5. Assemble Your Project Team
• How to get LEED Certified: Project Registration

  1. Determine the Appropriate Rating System
• How to get LEED Certified: Documentation and Submission:

  Collect Relevant Documentation

  Organize and Prepare Your Submission

  Upload Documentation to LEED Online

  Pay Certification Review Fees

  Submit Your Application for Review
• Maintaing Certification

  1. Ongoing Performance Monitoring
• Maintaing Certification

  2. Recertification Process
• BENEFITS OF LEED CERTIFICATION:

  ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS

  Enhanced Occupant Health and Well-being

  Environmental Benefits

  Increased Property Value

  Incentives and Recognition
• 1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND COST SAVINGS

  → Reduced Energy Consumption

  → Lower Operating Costs
• 2. Enhanced Occupant Health and Well-being

  → Improved Indoor Air Quality

  → Access to Natural Light
• 3. Environmental Benefits

  → Sustainable Resource Use

  → Waste Reduction
• 4. Increased Property Value

  → Higher Market Demand

  → Competitive Advantage
• 5. Incentives and Recognition

  → Tax Credits and Rebates

  → Positive Brand Image
• LEED CERTFICATION LEVEL

  LEED Certified

  LEED Silver

  LEED Gold

  LEED Platinum
• This is the basic level of LEED certification, earned by projects that meet the minimum requirements for sustainable design and construction.

  To achieve this level, projects must score at least 40 out of a possible 110 points

  LEED Certified
• To attain this level, projects must score between 50 and 59 points.

  LEED Silver