Leed
LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (U.S.)
Evaluation Criteria
LEED is one of the world’s leading and most widely used certification systems for environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and sustainable construction. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, the system evaluates buildings based on key criteria such as energy efficiency, material selection, resource conservation, and indoor environmental quality.
Cost-Effectiveness
Lower energy and water consumption reduces ongoing maintenance costs. In addition, certified buildings often command higher rental and resale values.
Environment & Climate
By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making targeted use of environmentally friendly materials, the ecological footprint is minimized.
Health
Strict standards regarding indoor air quality, pollution prevention, and lighting improve the well-being and productivity of building occupants.
Advantages
LEED enables sustainable building quality that is transparent, internationally recognized, and visible to investors, users, and owners.
LEED certification enhances a property’s quality and market appeal by reducing operating and maintenance costs, increasing energy efficiency, improving indoor environmental quality, and supporting long-term value appreciation.
Market Advantage
The international reputation of the USGBC standard facilitates the global marketing of real estate and attracts sustainability-minded investors and tenants.
Administration
The entire certification process is managed digitally through the LEED Online platform, enabling a structured and efficient workflow. For the European market, GBCI Europe serves as the central point of contact throughout the entire process.
Levels of Certification
Depending on the number of points earned, projects are awarded Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum status. In this way, LEED makes sustainable building quality transparent, internationally comparable, and visible to investors, users, and owners.
• Platinum (80+ points)
• Gold (60–79 points)
• Silver (50–59 points)
• Certified (40–49 points)
