US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)
Description | A series of rating systems aimed at increasing the environmental and health performance of buildings' sites and structures and of neighborhoods. LEED® covers the design, construction, and operations of all types of buildings. For more information go to: http://www.usgbc.org/leed |
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¹ In the building community, there is no consistent use or definition of the term "standard". EPA uses the term "standard" here in a broad sense to mean "something established by authority, custom, or general consent as a model or example: CRITERION" (Merriam-Webster). EPA uses it as an umbrella term to encompass model codes, rating systems, and other publications that provide criteria for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings.
² Any standard may be adopted as a voluntary or mandatory program. We indicate here the intent of the authors.