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.