LEED Certifications
Different LEED versions have varied scoring systems based on a set of required "Prerequisites" and a variety of "Credits" in the six major categories listed above. Buildings can qualify for four levels of certification:
- Certified - 40-50% of non-innovation points
- Silver - 50-60%
- Gold - 60-80%
- Platinum - over 80%
LEED certification is obtained after submitting an application documenting compliance with the requirements of the rating system. Certification is granted solely by the Green Building Council responsible for issuing the LEED system used on the project.
Recently the application process for new construction certification has been streamlined electronically, via a set of active PDFs that automates the process of filing the documentation.
LEED Versions Different versions of the rating system are available for specific project types:
- LEED-NC: New construction and major renovations (the most commonly applied-for LEED certification)
- LEED-EB: Existing buildings seeking LEED certification
- LEED-CI: Commercial interior fitouts by tenants
- LEED-CS: Core-and-shell projects (total building minus tenant fitouts)
- LEED-H: Homes (pilot stage--to be released early 2007)
- LEED-ND: Neighborhood development (drafting stage--to go into pilot late 2006, early 2007)
