Green Building Council LEED: Why Build According to Their Guidelines?

 
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design founded by the Green Building Council (LEED) is an eco-friendly construction system that supports and hastens worldwide acceptance of sustainable practices through the design and execution of collectively understood and accepted tools and performance standards. Below are some of the reasons why you should adopt Green Building Council LEED standards for your home:
  1. The Green Building Council (LEED) encourages a whole-building approach to sustainability by acknowledging performance in key areas. LEED building credits can be earned for: the sustainability of the project’s site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor air quality, location and linkages, awareness and education, innovation in design, and regional priority.
  1. Green Building Council (LEED) certified homes offer a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for families. These homes have lower utility bills, use less water, are linked to fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew. Living in a green home means that you’re helping to stop the causes of climate change. LEED will not certify a home unless it is energy efficient, water-smart, built from non-toxic materials and it respects the environment in which it’s built.
  1. LEED is an open and transparent process. Individuals recognized for their knowledge of the LEED test rating system are permitted to use the LEED AP (for accredited professional) acronym after their names, indicating that they have passed the accreditation exam given by the Green Building Certification Institute, a third-party organization that handles the accreditation for the USGBC.
The most criticized issue about constructing certified LEED green buildings is their cost. Energy efficient appliances, photovoltaic systems and modern technologies tend to cost more money. However, while there is a higher upfront cost, these buildings yield energy savings, and promote the well being of their occupants, so there is excellent return on investment to be made.
 

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