The Three Industrial LEED Categories

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

A certification program that identifies and acknowledges building strategies and practices that are exemplary in terms of environmentally friendly design.

A point system is in place that allows for different levels of certification – These are the three categories that are applicable to the industrial field:

Building Design and Construction •  The LEED BD + C certification•  Applies to the design and

construction of a new building,•  Provides guidelines to create a

cost-effective & resource-efficient green building

•  The most common projects that can apply to be BD+C rated are: New Construction & Major Renovation, Core & Shell Development, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitatlity, Healthcare & Multi-family Residential buildings

Building Operations and Maintenance •  The LEED O+M certification •  Category for buildings that

already exist. •  Provides guidelines for getting

old buildings into better shape. •  According to the LEED website,

“it can take up to 80 years to make up for the environmental impacts of demolishing an existing building and constructing a new one” -- so it’s important to try to renovate existing buildings.

•  Common projects are: Retail, Schools, Hospitality, Data Centers, Warehouses

Interior Design and Construction •  LEED ID+C Certifications •  Used when resources or

extenuating circumstances prevent complete overhaul of the building.

•  Guidelines for creation of indoor spaces that are good for the planet & the people in those spaces.

•  Encourage creation of healthy and sustainable work and/or living spaces.

•  The most common projects for this category are: Retail, Hospitality, and Commercial Interiors.

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