What are LEED points?
An association called the U.S Green Building Council is a coalition of pioneers from every sector of the construction industry working to create projects with a significant positive impact. The Association serves as a third party to certify projects to meet a defined criteria. More than 9,000 member organizations are thus creating buildings, building sites and communities to improve the quality of life. They do this using designs, materials and methods that improve the environment where possible and limit the negative impact of construction. A U.S. General Services Administration Website describes the LEED program as a sustainable design program which has as it goals, to: • Optimize site potential; • Minimize non-renewable energy consumption; • Use environmentally preferable products; • Protect and conserve water; • Enhance indoor environmental quality; and • Optimize operational and maintenance practices. • Sustainable Design Program The advantage to everyone involved in a LEED certif
