Background on LEED v5 Carbon Credits With the release of LEED v5, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has expanded its focus on carbon-related credits and prerequisites. Prerequisites are required by the USGBC to achieve…
LEED v5 was balloted and approved by USGBC members in late spring, with the final rating system and initial reference guide being published in May 2025. Like all major LEED rating system updates, there are…
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are…
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Materials Pledge are both initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the built environment, but they operate in slightly different spheres. LEED…