A project that is located inside existing built density and/or which is at a walkable distance to diverse uses such as banks, restaurants, supermarkets, has great advantage for both the project users and the environment since such a project will also contribute to compact development. Increasing the residential and non-residential Read more…
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 30% of greenhouse gas emissions are from electricity, followed by 26% in transportation and 21% in industry. Adding green features to your building can reduce its impact. According to Bicycle Facilities Credit in LEED v4.1 If employees, customers, or residents are encouraged to use bicycle Read more…
LEED in its Green Building rating system v4.1 has put special emphasis on the development of the neighbourhood location of the project that has to be certified from Green building Certification. The intent to do so is – To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To Read more…
To encourage project location in areas with development constraints and promote the health of the surrounding area, LEED has introduced this credit. Total no. of Possible Points – (1-2) Credit Applies to – New Construction (8–16 points), Core & Shell (8–20 points), Schools (8–15 points), Retail (8–16 points), Data Centres Read more…
– Integrative process is a credit in LEED building design and construction and interior design and construction rating systems. An integrative process is all about achieving high performance and cost-effective green building outcomes. This is achieved through an early analysis of interrelationships between multiple building systems. Integrative process starts early Read more…
Buildings which are intended to require LEED certification need to assess many things relating to energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and related materials and resource selection. But we should know that choosing the right air filter also can be an essential part of a building’s environment approach. There Read more…
With LEED’s focus on sustainability and environmental performance, water efficiency has always been important in LEED rating systems. A primary goal of LEED v4 is to “Protect and Restore Water Resources.” The credit for outdoor water use reduction weighs about 1-3 points This credit is applicable for New Construction (1–2 Read more…
To conserve land and protect farmland and wildlife habitat by encouraging development in areas with existing infrastructure LEED has introduced a provision of awarding 1-6 credit points. The intent of this credit is to promote walkability, and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled and to improve public health by Read more…
The intent of this credit is as follows: – To encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices. – To reduced motor vehicle use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. – To reduce air pollution, and other environmental and public health harms associated with motor vehicle use. Possible Credit Read more…
Non-renewable fuels, also called fossil fuels supply about 80 percent of the world’s total energy consumption. They provide electricity, heat, and transportation and much more. When fossil fuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which in turn trap heat in our atmosphere, making them the chief contributors to global warming and climate Read more…