What is LEED?

LEED is an acronym that stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.  LEED is a green building rating system designed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that defines an established standard to promote an integrated, whole-building design process. 
 
LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability gools that are based on well-founded scientific standards and emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
 
LEED provides the framework to plan, design, construct and operate high performance green buildings that have a positive impact on environmental, human and economic health.