What is LEED?
"Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 160 countries. Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council® (CaGBC) and LEED Canada have been redefining the buildings and communities where Canadians live, work and learn.
LEED works because it recognizes that sustainability should be at the heart of all buildings – in their design, construction and operation. Since 2004, the CaGBC has certified over 3,300 LEED buildings in Canada and registered over 7,800 – with the second highest number of LEED projects anywhere in the world.
Green buildings create a healthier indoor environment for occupants through better indoor air quality, less harmful products, and more natural daylight. They also reduce waste, conserve energy, decrease water consumption, and drive innovation. All of this can positively affect your bottom line and boost productivity."
- Canadian Green Building Council
LEED works because it recognizes that sustainability should be at the heart of all buildings – in their design, construction and operation. Since 2004, the CaGBC has certified over 3,300 LEED buildings in Canada and registered over 7,800 – with the second highest number of LEED projects anywhere in the world.
Green buildings create a healthier indoor environment for occupants through better indoor air quality, less harmful products, and more natural daylight. They also reduce waste, conserve energy, decrease water consumption, and drive innovation. All of this can positively affect your bottom line and boost productivity."
- Canadian Green Building Council
LEED learning 101
Interesting in learning more about LEED and why it's transforming the Canadian building industry? Click the video below produced by the Canadian Green Building Council.
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