LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a certification process that spreads environmental awareness to architects and contractors when constructing buildings. The design incorporates energy-efficient, water-conserving buildings with sustainable materials.

In order to achieve each of these recognition levels, a building must comply with nine key features:

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Location and Linkages
• Awareness and Education
• Innovation in Design
• Regional Priority

Interested? Check out the Guide to LEED Certification for yourself!

Discover the 6 LEED-Certified buildings around campus:

In addition to these, many other buildings on campus are in the process of becoming LEED Certified, and we are working to add more to the list!

Ready to learn more? Here are some resources to keep your ideas flowing:

• Visit the LEED website
• Explore LEED in education
• Find out more about the United States Green Building Council!