Significance of LEED Certification in Green Building Projects

Building industries have significantly affected the usage of resources from the time of existence. The architects now have started thinking of new ways to create projects that are sustainably oriented. It is all because the need of the hour is to save the environment and increase its sustainability. The cumulative effects of growth in environmental regulations and requests from clients and investors to minimize impacts on the environment force the property owner to both acknowledge and be accountable for environmental efficiency.

To assure this, property owners these days prefer getting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the respective authorities. In today’s articles, we will learn more about the importance of this certification for building projects.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification

Founded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this certification is a third-party structure that validates a green building project. We have very clearly seen that for several years the development and construction of new buildings have harmed the climate. Due to this, the architects and property owners now have switched to construct buildings and societies that are environment-friendly.

LEED offers a blueprint that is based on creating an efficient, healthy, and cost-saving green building which are recognized internationally for their sustainability. Therefore, it is clear until now that LEED certificate plays an important role in the development of a green building. For making things clearer to you, we have summarized its benefits below:

Lowers the Carbon Footprints

Having a LEED certification can help you reduce the carbon emissions when compared to the non-certified buildings which create a negative impact on the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is 10 times more polluted in comparison with the outdoor air. LEED-certified architecture is planned to improve the quality of air and also lowers the number of toxins around.

Every building that is certified by LEED has to go through an on-site inspection, health tests of employees or residents, and thorough document review. The maintenance and construction of buildings also contribute to the development of harmful indoor spaces. Due to all this, many people tend to suffer from sick building syndrome which lowers the productivity of the employees.

Achieve Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Goals

This certification also helps the property owners and stakeholders in achieving the ESG goals. It provides them with an internationally recognized and comprehensive framework for green buildings to manage the performance of the green building.

Cost-Efficient

Acquiring LEED certification or improving the LEED score, can enable you to save more money over the long term. It improves the overhead reduction for commercial companies which is involved in the construction of a building. It can save you from paying electricity bills by reducing energy efficiency.

Increases the Property Value

Green energy efficiency is decided as per the home capability. The resale price of green buildings is estimated to be over 30 percent higher than in traditional homes.

Green building today has become a significant part of the construction industry, as regulated by the higher authorities. Therefore, it becomes a must to get the certification from LEED to get an assurance from the respective organizations.

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The author has good knowledge in Environment Study and also Eia (Environment Impact Assessment).