Understanding the Integrative Process Credit Category in LEED BD+C: Enhancing Collaboration for Sustainable Building Design

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…

Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

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…

Fundamental Refrigerant Management: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

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: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

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…