C-Ports
are LEED certifiable. The
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating
System® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing
high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building
Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED
and continue to contribute to its evolution.
LEED was
created to:
• Define "green building" by establishing a common standard
of measurement
•
Promote
integrated, whole-building design practices
•
Recognize
environmental leadership in the building industry
•
Stimulate
green competition
•
Raise
consumer awareness of green building benefits
•
Transform
the building market
LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED continues to make news by leading environmentally responsible, healthy and efficient buildings into the mainstream.
Click here to learn more about the LEED Program.
Click here for the latest information on LEED project certifications, product developments, committee announcements, and local adoptions.
