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A new study shows occupancy, rental rates and sale prices higher than in conventional buildings.

New York Times: 'Green' Buildings Don't Have to Be New

Just about every month, a glitzy tower rises somewhere in the country, boasting the latest in "green" design and technology. To many people, that is an encouraging trend, especially when considering that commercial buildings account for more than 60 percent of the nation's electricity consumption.

New Certification Bodies will Expand Service, Eliminate Backlogs

As administration of the LEED certification process moves to the Green Building Certification Institute in January 2009, the selected certification bodies will help deliver a substantially improved, ISO-compliant certification process. Find out who they are.

  • LEED Rating Systems

    The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  LEED provides building owners and operators with the tools they need to have an immediate and measureable impact on their buildings’ performance.

  • Project Certification

    LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.

  • Professional Accreditation

    LEED Accredited Professionals are professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes.

  • LEED Resources

    Find all the resources you need to help you achieve LEED certification, including reference guides and templates for submitting your project’s documentation.