In this post, we will comment on some highlights of the LEED Certification model. It is currently one of the most important and leading certification process at the international level. Its objective is to assess the quality of sustainability of a building. LEED certification aims to guarantee specific sustainability policies through seals or certificates.
Leed certifications are essential.
It is a type of international certification developed by the US Green Building Council for buildings to meet Building Energy Simulation standards. The first LEED-certified building was created in the United States in 1998. Since then, it has been used in several countries, expanding borders for its interest. The objective of leed certification is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. It is based on implementing necessary aspects to improve energy efficiency in projects, as well as the use of renewable energies, improving the quality of the indoor environment, efficiency in water consumption, sustainable development, and respecting the nature of free spaces.
LEED certification process and its validation
The system for granting LEED certification is based on the analysis and assessment of aspects above by an independent agent or certifier accredited by the USGBC. Four different types of energy certification are distinguished, which are awarded based on the credits assigned or the score obtained for each building. They are:
• LEED Platinum (Platinum): For buildings that earn 80 or more points.
• LEED Gold (gold): for buildings that get between 60 and 79 points.
• LEED Silver (silver): for buildings that achieve in the range of 50 to 59 points.
• LEED Certified: for buildings that score between 40 and 49 points.
The specialist is in charge of collecting all the necessary information in each project, to carry out their analysis and thus grant the corresponding qualification. The assessment work is divided into the following stages:
• Project registration at the USGBC.
• Definition of the type of certification chosen.
• Pre-evaluation: from the data obtained intentions and goals of the project.
• Certification request.
• Review and certification.
Conclusion
Different systems allow the evaluation depending on the type of building, as well as its complexity. They are standards that have been varying and modifying over time, always without losing sight of the main objective aimed at improving sustainability both in the industrial sector and in other types of buildings of any use.
