Does the LEED Rating System Recommend Building Products?
No, USGBC certifies buildings and tenant spaces under the LEED rating system, not the materials that are used to construct the building. But within the LEED rating systems, building products contribute to achieving LEED points following performance based requirements. To meet these requirements, practitioners identify products that have attributes that contribute to the project’s aggregate environmental or health value. AVL Systems’ Products and the LEED Rating System The LEED Building Rating System was established by the USGBC to evaluate all aspects of design and construction to emphasize • Energy efficiency • Conservation • Overall Health of the Building As such, the use of environmentally progressive manufactured materials can contribute to the overall rating of the construction project. As an active Member of the USGBC, AVL Systems’ in-house LEED CI AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Commercial Interiors Accredited Professional) assists Project Managers and Professi
