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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
For green builders, this is both a benchmark and a support system. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed LEED as a rating and certification system, to provide consistent standards for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. A LEED-certified building will have taken into account sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. |