LEED Certification & Fundamentals

The LEED credit library explained: what lives at usgbc.org/credits, how to filter it to your rating system, and how project teams and exam candidates use it.

13 famous LEED certified buildings, from the Empire State Building to Apple Park: their certification levels, the strategies behind them, and what they teach.

Every LEED certification requirement in one place: the Minimum Program Requirements, all 16 prerequisites, the 40-point minimum, and documentation rules.

The LEED certification process step by step: rating system selection, registering on Arc, prerequisites and credits, GBCI review, and how long it takes.

The four LEED certification levels explained: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum point thresholds, how the 110 points work, and how to pick a target.

What is the LEED scorecard? See the full LEED v5 checklist: all eight credit categories, every prerequisite, the 110 points, and how project teams use it.

LEED v5 explained: release date, the three impact areas, new credit categories and prerequisites, tougher Platinum rules, and what it means for your exam.

How much does LEED certification cost? Registration and certification fees by rating system and project size, soft costs, and how to keep the total down.

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Learn the LEED definition, who runs the rating system, and what LEED-certified really means.