What does certified mean?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED™, is a voluntary rating system developed and third party certified by the US Green Building Council. Information on LEED™ and the USGBC can be found at http://www.usgbc.org.
LEED™ Integration, Documentation, and Certification Submittal:
- Review designs at each stage (SD, DD, CD) and coordinate and conduct LEED™ integration meetings with team
- Establish goals using the LEED™ rating system in sustainable site design, water conservation, energy and atmosphere conservation, materials and resource conservation, and indoor environmental quality
- Establish responsibilities and track goals through each phase
- Review Specifications and drawings at each phase for incorporation of appropriate information and requirements
- Make recommendations to the design team for technologies and strategies to achieve LEED™ certification at no or little additional first cost
- Track goals through construction process and prepare LEED™ submission/documentation
- Submit and respond to USGBC inquiries as needed to ensure certification level goal is achieved
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