LEED CERTIFICATION: WHAT IS IT & IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT?

 

LEED CERTIFICATION: WHAT IS IT & IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT?

What Is LEED Certification?

LLED certification is a Worldwide used process that evaluates a building project’s sustainability efforts. Using detailed rating & points-systems, LEED-certification gauges sustainable building-design for new construction, existing-buildings, commercial-interiors, single family homes and other.

What Are The LEED Building Certification Requirements?

For a building to get LEED certification, it must meet certain require during construction. Depending on the kind of project, LEED Certification uses various rating systems. If you’re curious about what building rating system fits your situation, use the Discover LEED Certool.

Here are some of the major components of getting LEED certification:

·       Improving water efficiency

·       Using sustainable building materials

·       Using sustainable land-scaping

·       Minimizing energy consumption

·       Reducing emissions into the atmosphere

·       Building in neighbor-hoods with high walkability

·       Improving air and indoor environmental quality

What Are The 4-Levels Of LEED Certified Buildings?

There are 4-levels of LEED certified buildings: Green, silver, gold and platinum. Each of these-levels corresponds with a number of points that a building is awarded-based on 7-categories:

1.           Sustainable site (up to 26 points)

2.           Water efficiency (up to 10 points)

3.           Energy and atmosphere (up to 35 points)

4.           Materials and resources (up to 14 points)

5.           Indoor environmental quality (up to 15 points)

6.           Innovation in design (6 points)

7.           Regional priority (4 points)

The 4-levels have their own point range:

•            Green: 40 to 49 points

•            Silver: 50 to 59 points

•            Gold: 60 to 79 points

•            Platinum: 80 to 110 points

 

How Do You Get LEED Certification in Dubai for your Home ?

The 1st step to btain a LEED certification is figuring out which energy efficient increase you want to make to your current-home, or, if you want to completely design an energy-efficient home from layout.

Once you have your home project outlined, you make call to Envirolink team and talk to a LEED representative about your home project. They’ll put you in touch with a builder and get the necessary document together.

Invirolink is best LEED Certification consultancy in Dubai. We offer our services at the best price in the market.