LEED® - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - is a voluntary building rating system, for evaluating environmental impacts of a building process, created by USGBC. LEED is one of the most widely used green building rating system in the world, used in 165+ countries and working for all building types anywhere.
Fonte: https://new.usgbc.org/
CATEGORIES
The rating system is composed of prerequisites (mandatory) and credits (optional) divided into 9 categories:
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IP - INTEGRATED PROCESS
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Utilize integrative approaches and techniques for
green design and construction. |
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LT - LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
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Promote a compact development, through the
choice of building location, and enhance
alternative transportation. |
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SS - SUSTAINABLE SITES
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Restore project site elements, integrate the site
with local and region ecosystems, preserve the
biodiversity. |
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WE - WATER EFFICIENCY
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Water efciency, reduce potable water use,
promote the use of nonpotable and alternative
sources of water. |
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EA - ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
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Energy use reduction, energy-efcient design
strategies, promote renewable energy sources
and reduce greenhouse gases emissions and
fossil fuel uses. |
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MR - MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
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Selection of resources and transparency in
processes to improve the knowledge and the
impact of building’s components on health and environment. Waste Management and Life Cycle
Approach. |
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EQ - INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Indoor air quality, thermal and visual comfort and
occupant’s satisfaction. |
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IN - INNOVATION
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Recognize projects for innovative building
features and sustainable building practices and
strategies. |
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RP - REGIONAL PRIORITY
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Applies to some environmental issues that are
particular to a locale. |
THE CONTRIBUTION OF SELECTED PRODUCTS, PROCESSES AND SERVICES IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR
DEVELOPERS ADDRESSING PRINCIPLES AND SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS FOR ORIENTING INVESTMENTS.
PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS AND TO
QUALITY OF BUILDING INDUSTRY.
LEED®
The LEED rating systems aim to promote a transformation of the construction industry through strategies designed to achieve seven goals:
• to reverse contribution to global climate change
• to enhance individual human health and well-being
• to protect and restore water resource
• to protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services
• to promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
• to build a greener economy
• to enhance social equity, environmental justice, community health, and quality of life
LEED defines a standard for measuring building sustainability, seeks to optimize the use of natural resources, promote regenerative and restorative strategies, minimize the negative environmental and human health consequences of the building industry. The standard promotes an integrative design and an integration of the skills.
CERTIFICATION LEVELS
he rating system has 4 leveles of certification, depending on the overall performance achieved:
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LEED® RATING SYSTEMS
LEED is designed to be flexible, covering every type of building project

LEED BD+C - Building Design and Construction - applies to buildings that are being newly constructed or going through a major renovation.
LEED ID+C - Interior Design and Construction – applies to projects that are a complete interior fit-out.
LEED O+M - Building Operations and Maintenance – applies to existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction.
LEED ND - Neighborhood Development – applies to new land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix.
LEED HOMES – applies to single family homes, low-rise multi-family or mid-rise multi-family.
Fonte: https://new.usgbc.org/