Business Chief US+CAN Magazine July 2016 | Page 13

BUSINESS REVIEW USA & CANADA
movement as a whole can count LEED among its successful endeavors . Found across all sectors and in nearly every area of the world , LEED plaques adorn college campuses , hospitals , office buildings , sports arenas , restaurants , apartment complexes , manufacturing facilities , retail stores , data centers , police and fire stations and more . Situated at the intersection of business and environmental interests , LEED symbolizes the power of a collective will that insists that our built environment no longer do less harm , but do more good . We have only just begun to unleash its potential . million square feet of space every day . LEED guides the design , construction , operations and maintenance and recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices .
To receive LEED certification , building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification . Prerequisites and credits differ for each rating system , and teams choose the best fit for their project .
LEED projects earn points by adhering to prerequisites and credits across nine measurements for building
Can you explain LEED and its importance to the USGBC ?
Since its launch , LEED green building certification system has quickly become the world ’ s most widely-used green building rating program , recognizing commercial , institutional , and residential projects showing leadership in environmental and energy performance .
LEED transforms buildings , homes , and communities in all 50 states and more than 150 countries and territories worldwide , certifying more than 1.85
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