What is LEED? How can ICFs be used in USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program?
LEED was launched in an effort by the United States Green Building Council to develop a “consensus-based, market-driven rating system to accelerate the development and implementation of green building practices.” The program is not rigidly structured, i.e., not every project must meet identical requirements to qualify. The LEED rating system has five main credit categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Each category is divided into credits. The program outlines the intent, requirements, technologies, and strategies for meeting each credit. Credits are broken down into individual points. Additional points can be earned for innovation and use of a LEED-accredited professional on the project team. There are five ways ICFs help when using the LEED rating system. They include: • ICFs optimizes energy performance. • Concrete contains recycled materials. • Concrete creates sustainable sites. • Concrete i
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- What is LEED? How can ICFs be used in USGBCs Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program?
- What is LEED? How can ICFs be used in USGBCs Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program?
- What is LEED? How can ICFs be used in USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program?
