What is LEED? For a while now, terms like ‘green building’ and ‘LEED’ have been hogging the limelight in the media, especially as the noise around climate crisis gains momentum. So what exactly is a LEED certified building? How is it different from regular buildings? Let us find out… LEED is one of the most […]
We are almost headed towards the end of 2019 and are ready to welcome 2020. However, we are nowhere close to effectively tackling climate change and limiting our carbon emissions. This had led to every sane individual with some love for the planet – right from Prince Charles to the Secretary-General of the United Nations […]
In today’s world, when people across borders are suffering from the effects of climate change and are trying to limit its impact by adopting eco-friendly lifestyles, the term ‘green building’ is not unheard of. Even if you are not an architect, builder or realtor, chances are high that you have heard about the concept of […]
Okay, first things first. You cannot become LEED certified – not unless you are a building. People often confuse LEED ‘certification’ with LEED ‘accreditation’. Becoming LEED certified is a process for buildings, people become LEED ‘accredited’. With this major confusion cleared, let us now proceed to understand what LEED certification and LEED accreditation mean. What […]
10 Reasons to Become LEED Accredited Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the position of industry standard. LEED certification accounts for the bulk of green design verification. According to USGBC (US Green Building Council), LEED certified space increases 1.85 million square feet per day. A professional designation can accompany your name as LEED […]