LEED Certification Classification
LEED has assessment tools applicable to different groups of buildings. Specifically:
LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) applicable for new construction or major renovation projects.
LEED ID+C (Interior Design and Construction) applicable for commercial interior finishing projects (office, retail, …)
LEED O+M (Building Operations and Maintenance) applicable to projects in operation
LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) Applicable to urban projects, complexes…
LEED Homes Applicable to single-family housing projects, or apartment and low-rise housing projects
LEED Rating Scale
LEED awards certification to construction projects that meet the requirements. The LEED rating scale for new construction and major renovations is as follows:
– 40 – 49 points: Certified
– 50 – 59 points: Silver
– 60 – 79 points: Gold
– 80 points or more: Platinum
LEED Scoring Criteria
Credit |
Score |
| Energy & Atmosphere (EA) | 35 points |
| Water Efficiency (WE) | 10 points |
| Location and Transportation | 26 points |
| Material & Resources (MR) | 14 points |
| Indoor Environment Quanlity (IE) | 14 points |
| Innovation & Design (ID) | 06 points |
| Sustainable Sites (SS) | 04 points |