Can products be certified under LEED?
No. LEED applies only to green building projects. LEED criteria are performance-based, though individual products can contribute to points earned under the rating system. Products with desired attributes (eg, energy-efficiency, recycled content, low chemical content, etc.) should be identified and chosen to maximize credits in particular categories. Note that some LEED criteria do require specific product data as part of the documentation and submittal process.
No, LEED applies to green building projects. Individual products can contribute to points under the rating system; LEED criteria are performance-based. In attempting to meet these requirements, LEED practitioners identify products that have desired attributes. However, some LEED criteria do require specific product data as a part of a successful submittal.
No, LEED applies to green building projects. Individual products can contribute to points under the rating system; LEED criteria are performance-based. In attempting to meet these requirements, LEED practitioners identify products that have desired attributes. However, some LEED criteria do require specific product data as a part of a successful submittal. How much does it cost to register a project? The registration fee for a project is $450 for USGBC members and $600 for nonmembers. What is the average LEED certification fee? LEED certification fees vary by project size but the average certification cost is $2000. Does green building cost more? No, green buildings do not have to cost a penny more. LEED certified projects to date demonstrate that you can achieve LEED certification and reap its many benefits with a common-sense approach to design with no additional dollars. Depending on your green building strategy and the level of certification your project is targeting, there may be
