LEED-EB Revisions Aimed at Boosting Certifications

摘要

With existing structures comprising about 99% of the nation's building stock, LEED for existing buildings (LEED-EB) arguably should be the U.S. Green Building Council's top LEED category, one that could have a much bigger environmental impact than LEED for new construction (LEED-NC). With its focus on sustainable maintenance practices and on improving performance throughout a building's life cycle, LEED-EB is packed with potential that hasn't been realized since its provisions were finalized in October 2004.