LEED® for new construction and major renovations is a rating system for buildings that was designed to guide and distinguish buildings that have less of an impact on the environment. The system used for rating is performance based, where projects earn points for satisfying specific criteria. This certification is very similar to the nutrition label on packaged foods – it is information about the building that will help guide decision making
The LEED® certification is third party verification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that helps owners measure and manage their properties. This certification system is organized into five categories; Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED® Certification the project receives.
Chestnut Construction has completed two projects that have LEED® Silver Certification.
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What does it mean to be LEED® Certified?
LEED® (LEED® 2009) was officially launched by USGBC on April 27, 2009. The new system has been recalibrated and the result is a three-tiered accreditation environment with a new point structure that emphasizes CO2 Emissions Reductions and Energy Efficiency. The new accreditations are: LEED® Green Associate, LEED® AP+, and LEED® Fellow.
