Introducing LEED 2009
On April 27, 2009, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED v3. LEED 2009 does not reinvent the wheel in terms of what exists in the market, but it reorganizes existing commercial and institutional rating systems and offers several important advancements. The flexibility of the LEED structure is key – allowing it to evolve, build upon new technologies in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 emission reductions.
So you may ask how has it evolved and how does that effect the kitchen and bath industry? As you are well aware, products do not earn LEED certification points, but projects do – the very projects you want to get your products into. Therefore, supplying your client base with green products that conserve water, are composed of low-emitting materials, recycled content, or certified wood will all likely serve as big selling points in 2009.
Here’s a Breakdown: