The Attribute : LEED

After the pioneership, there is indeed a move towards the attributes for the clientele to be convinced by the facts and objectives of LEED.

The Anomaly

Peculiarly LEED is providing a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

Characteristics do not end as there is another aspect, where LEED is a voluntary rating system, whereas USGBC does not enforce any building or development to go for LEED certification.

It is a consensus based system, where it is acceptable to all stake holders in construction market. LEED rating systems are driven by the input from a large section of members, from every sector of market like contractors, manufacturers etc.

It is a third party certification, the project is assissted and certified by agencies which are not related to the project.

It is very important to discuss and tell the less-informative portions of civilization to know about the metamorphose for all environmental issues.

The Liability

Taking over the liabilities or answerability towards all the issues related to environment, is again a stigma for the metamorphose to be accomplished in the same way.

LEED is developed, based on the Triple bottom line, normally referred to as People, Profit and Planet.

There are different yet specific propounds by the LEED certified buildings.

Starting from, Social Responsibility, which is the better living conditions for people; Environment Stewardship, which is, less impact on environment i.e. Planet; and last, Economic Prosperity, which is the reduction of the life cycle cost of building, that makes the essential to remark, Profit.

There are these three pillars, which form a base for the development of LEED.

The Genus

LEED however, could influence the sphere with its popularity and name, but there are further, the rating systems, or specifications which make the depth of LEED more aspiring.

LEED for Building Design and Construction

Starting with this category of certifications and credentials.

It is applicable for new constructions and the major renovations of buildings. Further, there is a differentiation between major and minor renovation of buildings. Some changes like, the Building envelope changes, which is the shell of the building which separates the interior and exterior, or it also separates the conditioned and non-conditioned areas of the building.

Another change, the HVAC system change and Major interior change, both of which significantly impact towards the energy assumptions of the buildings.

LEED for Interior Design and Construction

The second category, this application is for projects whose scope is limited to the interior fit out only. Such projects don't have any scope on the structure or the shell of the building.

LEED for Operation and Maintenance

Third categorial is applicable to existing buildings undergoing improvements. Including some minor upgrades as well, along with projects which would like to demonstrate their sustainable practices.

LEED for Neighbourhood Development

Categorial is applicable for land development projects, mixed use development projects for example Beijing olympic village.

LEED for Homes

This category, specifies the application for all residential projects except for the high rise buildings, acceptance is till the 8 habitable stories.