In today’s world, sustainability has become a top priority in the building industry. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Design + Construction (BD+C) rating system has emerged as a leading standard for green building practices. In this article, we will provide an overview of the LEED BD+C Read more…
In today’s world, sustainable building design and construction practices have become a top priority for the building industry. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Design + Construction (BD+C) rating system has emerged as a leading standard for green building practices. One key credit category within the LEED Read more…
The Site Development credit category under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification focuses on sustainable design and construction practices that minimize site disturbance, protect and restore natural habitats, and reduce stormwater runoff. This credit category encourages the use of strategies such as green roofs, permeable pavements, and Read more…
As sustainability and environmental consciousness become increasingly important in the design and construction of buildings, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification has become a widely recognized standard for sustainable building practices. One of the credits within the LEED v4 rating system is the Open Space credit, which Read more…
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is an internationally recognized green building rating system. One of the LEED EBOM (Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance) credits that buildings can earn is the SUSTAINABLE SITE Credit: Rainwater Management. This credit is intended to reduce the volume of runoff and improve Read more…
Water is a valuable resource that must be preserved and managed efficiently, especially in buildings. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes a Water Performance prerequisite for existing buildings (O+M) and interiors. The intent of this prerequisite is to Read more…
The Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M) is designed to promote continuity of information to ensure that energy-efficient operating strategies are maintained and provide a foundation for training and system analysis. This prerequisite applies to O+M: Existing Buildings and O+M: Interiors. To meet this prerequisite, building owners Read more…
The use of refrigerants in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems can have a significant impact on the environment, especially when it comes to stratospheric ozone depletion. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system has recognized this issue and has included a prerequisite for Fundamental Refrigerant Read more…
Energy performance is a critical aspect of sustainable building design and operation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes several prerequisites and credits related to energy efficiency and management. One of the Energy and Atmosphere prerequisites for LEED Read more…
Refrigerants play an important role in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment. They are essential to keep our indoor environment comfortable and cool. However, some refrigerants contribute to climate change and ozone depletion. The use of such refrigerants has prompted building owners and managers to adopt new refrigerant management Read more…