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LEED For Homes
LEED-certified home is designed and constructed
in accordance with the rigorous guidelines of the LEED for Homes
green building certification program. LEED for Homes is a consensus-developed,
third party-verified, voluntary rating system which promotes the
design and construction of high-performance green homes. The U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed a LEED for Homes
Rating System. The following shows the credit categories and a
brief summary of their intent:
Innovation and Design Process (ID) •Encourages project planning and design to improve the coordination and
integration of the various elements in a green home. Early assessment of long-term durability risks to minimize
future failures. Locations and Linkages (LL) •Minimize the environmental impact of development practices by avoiding
environmentally sensitive sites and encouraging the building of
LEED homes near or within existing communities. Sustainable Sites(SS) •Minimize long term environmental damage during the building
process, along with adding landscape features that minimize demand
for water and chemicals and minimize erosion and runoff from the
home site. Water Efficiency (WE) •Minimize the demand for outdoor and indoor water through water-efficient
irrigation, fixtures, and fittings. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) •Improve the overall energy performance of the home by minimizing heat
transfer and energy consumption. Materials and Resources (MR) •Optimize the
use of framing material, increase demand for environmentally preferable
products, and reduce waste generation. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) •Improve the overall quality of the home’s environment by
controlling the indoor moisture level, reducing indoor pollutants,
reducing particulate matter, and improving thermal comfort and
energy performance. Awareness and Education (AE) •Maintain the performance of the home by educating the occupants about the operations
and maintenance of the home’s LEED features.