LEED Green Building Design
LEED green building design efficiently use resources such as water, land, materials and energy. A rating system, known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), is a voluntary system for defining what elements make a building green.
Sustainable buildings considerably lower operating and maintenance costs, and these financial benefits are realized over the life of the building:
Reduced energy costs
Reduced water usage
Reduction in resource consumption
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
For the construction industry, building green will continue to grow in importance, whether it is because of consumer demand, regulatory requirements, or the cost of energy.
“The LEED process guides designers and builders to make technically superior decisions in a manner that is environmentally responsible. By embracing this process, they are showing commitment to their clients, their profession and the world community at large. It allows them to provide the best design solution for both the owner and the environment.”
Vipul Acharya, Durisol Building Systems Inc., a leader in ICF green building materials.
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