Let's talk about LEED certification!
Casa Avantra (Avantra House) is committed to innovation, resilience, wellness and the environment, so certifications will not only help us prove compliance with our commitment, but will also force us to maintain high standards year after year. Below, we explain one of the certifications we seek to obtain.
LEED is the world’s most recognized sustainability certification. Its influence has motivated the transformation of the construction industry through the use of increasingly environmental techniques and continuous updates to its standards.
The certification encourages new buildings to become less environmentally aggressive and design methodologies to become more integrative and collaborative.
LEED is becoming a standard in the design and construction industry, thanks to new laws passed and global awareness of pollution and increasing climate change.
In this certification system, there are different categories to which buildings can apply, according to their scope and use, such as new construction, home construction, interior design, neighborhood development, among others. The certification system rates the following items: sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environment quality, and innovation. Each category is subdivided into credits. Based on how many credits are earned, the building can earn one of the following 4 levels of certification: certified, silver, gold, and platinum.
The green building market is expected to grow by $30-40 billion per year by 2022. By then, about 10% of new commercial buildings will be green. LEED certification can LEED is the world’s most recognized sustainability certification. Its influence has motivated the transformation of the construction industry through the use of increasingly environmental techniques and continuous updates to its standards.
The certification encourages new buildings to become less environmentally aggressive and design methodologies to become more integrative and collaborative.
LEED is becoming a standard in the design and construction industry, thanks to new laws passed and global awareness of pollution and increasing climate change.
In this certification system, there are different categories to which buildings can apply, according to their scope and use, such as new construction, home construction, interior design, neighborhood development, among others. The certification system qualifies the following items: sustainable site development, provides many benefits for those who obtain it, for example, generates an immediate and measurable impact on the performance of buildings, offers a competitive advantage, as green buildings attract a growing number of corporate, public and individual buyers.
It also helps attract experienced customers who want to benefit from all that green buildings offer: cleaner and healthier environments, the opportunity to raise the profile as a company that cares about the environment and the future, lower operating costs and greater tax benefits and incentives, as well as immediate and measurable savings in energy, water, and other resources.
Beyond the badge itself, LEED certification will help us generate lifelong improvement and growth so that Casa AVANTRA can thrive in a changing world and thus serve our community and future generations.
Compiled from BioConstruction and Alternative Energy: FAQ BEA