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How Does LEED Certification Work?

In a nutshell, LEED certification works like this:

Projects apply for LEED certification under a particular rating system (LEED for Building Design & Construction, LEED for Interior Design & Construction, LEED for Building Operations & Maintenance, Homes, etc.). Projects achieve points by satisfying various requirements, which are geared toward different methods of green building practice. If a project earns enough points, it gets a ranking (certified, silver, gold or platinum) and is then dubbed a “LEED certified” project.

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6 Comments On This Post

  1. manuel andres says:
    November 2, 2009 at 5:53AM

    Hi!!! i am so glad to found this website. I am a foreigner architect, but i wuld like to make the LEED exam, is it possible? Thanks

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  2. Sonu says:
    December 16, 2009 at 7:14AM

    I am not a architech, but an Instrumentation and control engineer. We work on infrastructure projects and just wanted to know, can I also take LEED exams.

    Reply
  3. Gary Halashewski says:
    November 8, 2010 at 8:42PM

    I would like to be a affiat whould this help me

    Reply
  4. Gary Halashewski says:
    November 8, 2010 at 8:45PM

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    Gary Halashewski says: November 8, 2010 at 8:42PM I would like to be a affiat whould this help me

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  5. Gary Halashewski says:
    November 8, 2010 at 8:49PM

    My name is garhala,Iwould like to give a try.

    Reply

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