LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system. Available for virtually all buildings, communities and homes, LEED provides a framework to …

USGBC is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED. Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and …

LEED v5 is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard—offering clear steps to achieve near-zero carbon, prioritize people, and build for resilience. The best buildings use LEED to …

The interactive scorecard below is for LEED v4.1 for Building Design + Construction: New construction and Major Renovations. View the scorecards and resources for other project types.

LEED v4.1 is the next generation standard for green building design, construction, operations and performance. LEED helps buildings to focus on efficiency and leadership to deliver the triple bottom …

What is LEED? LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a …

The Guide to LEED Certification provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the steps and processes needed to achieve certification under the LEED rating system. It includes essential …

LEED is the world’s leading green building rating system, delivering a comprehensive framework for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance.

How do projects earn LEED certification? To earn LEED certification, a project team must demonstrate compliance with all mandatory prerequisites and select a number of optional credits to pursue. To …

Preparing a LEED application All articles in this section Certification review process All articles in this section After certification is complete All articles in this section LEED recertification All articles in this …