Understanding the LEED Certification Process

摘要

The LEED rating system is now 15 years old, and many building owners often have questions about LEED certification and whether it is worth pursuing. In this month's column, I'll break down some of the common questions I've received on this topic over the years. Since its inception, how has LEED influenced architects' designs? The answer to this question really comes down to the architect. There are some designers who have embraced the LEED rating system(s) as a design tool, and with that, their work reflects a movement toward more sustainable designs. Other designers choose to use the LEED rating system(s) to validate their credibility at the end of the process. For those individuals, designs have not changed all that much.