Leadership in energy & environmental design (leed)
In a 5 January 2006 memorandum, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment announced that the Army will transition from the Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System® effective with the FY08 Military Construction Program.
The LEED Green Building Rating System® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.
LEED was created to:
- define "green building" by establishing a common standard of measurement
- promote integrated, whole-building design practices
- recognize environmental leadership in the building industry
- stimulate green competition
- raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
- transform the building market
LEED provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. Based on well-founded scientific standards, LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED recognizes achievements and promotes expertise in green building through a comprehensive system offering project certification, professional accreditation, training and practical resources.
More information about LEED can be found at the U.S. Green Building Council website.
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