What is LEED? G W H Green Works Houston Leadership in Energy and Environmental LEED-CERTIFIED BUILDINGS ARE DESIGNED TO: Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system > > > > > > > Lower operating costs and increase asset value. providing third-party verification that a building was designed and built using > > > > > > > Reduce waste sent to landfills. strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter > > > > > > > Conserve energy and water. most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor > > > > > > > Be healthier and safer for occupants. environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. > > > > > > > Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Coun- > > > > > > Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities. > cil (USGBC) LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework > > > > > > Demonstrate an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship > and social responsibility. for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions. The LEED Green Building Rating System encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through a universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED