A series of rating systems aimed at increasing the environmental and health performance of buildings’ sites and structures and of neighborhoods. LEED® covers the design, construction, and operations of all types of buildings.
Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
For new construction or major renovations. Includes:
- New Construction
- Core & Shell
BD+C also includes applications for: Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers and Healthcare
Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
For complete interior fit-out projects. Includes:
- Commercial Interiors
ID+C also includes applications for Retail and Hospitality.
Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
For existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction. Includes:
- Existing Buildings
O+M also includes applications for Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, and Warehouses & Distribution Centers.
Neighborhood Development (ND)
For new land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix. Projects can be at any stage of the development process, from conceptual planning to construction. Includes:
- Plan and Built Project
Homes
For single family homes, low-rise multi-family (one to three stories) or mid-rise multi-family (four to six stories). Includes:
- Homes
- Multifamily Lowrise
- Multifamily Midrise
Homes and residential buildings that are greater than six stories use LEED BD+C.
Cities and Communities
For entire cities and sub-sections of a city. LEED for Cities projects can measure and manage their city’s water consumption, energy use, waste, transportation and human experience. Learn more about LEED for Cities.
Existing Cities and Communities scorecard / New Places (Plan and Design Phase) scorecard / Guide to LEED Certification: Cities and Communities Pilot
LEED Recertification
LEED recertification is an important step in protecting your building asset. Recertification helps you maintain and improve your building while keeping your sustainability investment in place. Applies to all occupied and in-use projects that have previously achieved certification under LEED – including BD+C and ID+C, regardless of their initial rating system or version.
How does LEED work
Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points for green building strategies across several categories. Based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.