LEED certification

  • Posted by Elly
  • May 20, 2008

RPI is using the LEED standards for new building design for  two of their biggest projects this year. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (US Green Building Council). The standards are transforming the marketplace by providing a nationally recognized certification system to promote integrated, whole-building design practices in the building industry. The rating system for new building design is based on 69 possible points and buildings can qualify for four levels of certification:

  1. Certified: 26-32 points
  2. Silver: 33-38 points
  3. Gold: 39-51 points
  4. Platinum: 52-69 points

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