LEED V3

LEED V3, or LEED 2009, is a recent major overhaul of the LEED rating and certification system. I, being a LEED Accredited Professional, have spent a long time going over and researching the changes to the new system. In this post I will highlight a few of the changes that I like the most and I think are a step in the right direction for LEED.

Regional Credits, in my opinion, is one of the most important changes to the LEED rating system. This places a focus on the location of the building geographically, rather than a blanket set of principles, whether you are in an Maine or Southern California. Although I wish they would have put a larger emphasis on Regional Credits, it is still a step in the right direction.

The changes for Accredited Professionals is also an improvement. They have revamped the whole process, which requires actual experience, ongoing education, more specializations, and different levels of attainment. This will especially help consumers or businesses decide who has the best qualifications for a given building type.

Anyone interested in more information on LEED V3 comment on this post and I will do my best to provide the information.