LEED Construction As the awareness of the need for green commercial and residential construction has grown, so has the necessity for a certification system that rates how well a structure is built or remodeled...

As more architects, planners and corporate executives pay closer attention to "green" buildings when it's time for an expansion or a new facility, the official certification designation called "LEED" (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is becoming a standard to follow...

If you have ever been involved in the construction or sale of homes in the past few years, you may have heard about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification...

The green building trend in construction grew out of a concern for the environment and as an effort to reduce the negative impact of everything from carbon emissions to conserving natural resources...