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.

Green Buildings : The Pioneering

Green Buildings are now reflecting a metamorphose for the blemishes of environmental change. These kind of buildings are however offering impeccability in Energy efficiency; Water efficiency; Better indoor facility which further includes thermal comfort, lighting comfort, air quality and acoustics; Use of environmental friendly and sustainable materials; Lesser waste produced; Reduction of transportation requirement; as well as, Protection of habitat.
Therefore, there is reduced version of environmental impact throughout the life cycle.

The Fascination
Well, in the light of enlargement, there should be reasons for why there is a lot of talk or fascination about green buildings.Benefaction is equal in segments of climatic change, depletion of resources, ozone depletion, land pollution, water pollution, and air pollution. These buildings use much less resources as compared to conventional buildings, and hence they can be a part of solution to these environmental issues.

The Correspondents

Contributors of green house gases by various sectors include, Residential buildings by 43%, Commercial buildings by 17%, and Industrial buildings by 5%, then, Transportation by 32% and Industrial sector by 25%.However, a frequent philosophy would mark out at Industrial and Transportation sector to be the major ones, however, Buildings are the major contributors.

GCC concerns

Concerns are never less, and so, there is a major assortment of GCC countries. The Gulf cooperation council countries, offering to be the regional intergovernmental political and economic union comprising of all Arab states of Persian Gulf, except for Iraq, whereas current member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.The issue lies in the fact that GCC countries have higher per capita CO2 emission, when compared to developed or developing ones.The pretext for the above can be majorly the climatic conditions, lack of public transportation and the higher percentage of per capita income.GCC countries have extremely hot and humid climatic conditions which anyhow would require cooling and dehumidification. Space cooling is energy intensive as compared to space heating.

The Virtue

For any surmise, there are multiple inducements, illustrations as per the USGBC, green buildings can reduce energy use from 24%-50%, CO2 emission from 32%-39%, water use upto 40% and solid waste upto 70%.

The Certification

The certification, prompting towards the next step. Green buildings are certified by various Green buildings rating systems across the world.For instance, there are different names for green buildings systems in different countries like Green star for Australia, Aqua/LEED Brasil for Brazil, LEED/Green globes for Canada, GB evaluation standard for China, PromisE for Finland, HKBEAM for Hong Kong, GRIHA/LEED India for India, Pearl rating system for UAE, LEED for US, BREEAM for UK, EEWH for Taiwan, and GSAS for Qatar.All of these rating systems are applicable to their respective countries only, however only LEED and BREEAM are the international ones.The assessment tool for all of these is however same, judging in terms of energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials used and location of site etc.

LEED : The Introduction

Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED), which is primarily merchandise of US, deals with 8 climatic zones within US, ranging from hot and humid conditions to cold and dry conditions and so it's adaptation is valid for any kind of climatic zone.
Moreover, LEED is internationally accepted or recognized as green building rating system, and according to USGBC, it is applied in 135 countries across the world. It has an already built up acceptance in India, Brazil and Canada. Also, not to neglect LEED is very well accepted and recognized in GCC construction market, along with GCC market being most happening place in construction market.