There are many benefits to pursing LEED certification for your next major building project. These include;

• Cost Savings. LEED-certified buildings designed and constructed to be energy-efficient, ensuring that each structure can be comfortably heated and cooled with minimal energy and indoor and outdoor water usage. These buildings typically use an estimated 30 to 60% less energy than a comparable one.
• Added Value. Researchers have found that certified homes and buildings offered higher values when compared to non-certified ones. Internationally, building owners and consumers are driving the demand for buildings, offices, and homes where energy and resource efficiency is prioritized. Additionally, tenants understand and are looking for the benefits that LEED-certified spaces have to offer, with rates for green buildings typically ranging from average to 20 percent above average.
• Improved Health and Well-Being. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that indoor air is two to ten times more polluted than outdoor air. LEED-certified buildings are designed to maximize the quality of indoor air and minimize exposure to airborne toxins and pollutants. They require proper ventilation, high-efficiency air filters and measures to reduce mold and mildew. Each LEED-certified building undergoes onsite inspections, detailed documentation review and performance testing to ensure the health and safety of its residents or occupants.
• Reduced Environmental Impact. LEED certified buildings have an overall positive impact on the environment. Some further reduce our dependence on conventional energy by using alternative sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. Similarly, there are other sustainable methods that can be adopted to ensure the positive effect on environment. Standard building practices also use and waste millions of tons of materials each year; green building uses fewer resources and minimizes waste. LEED projects are responsible for diverting more than 80 million tons of waste from landfills, and by 2030 that number is expected to grow to 540 million tons.

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