The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and laboratories.
As of January 1, 2006, all LEED for New Construction projects must register under our most current rating system: Version 2.2.
Resources for Versions 2.1 and 2.0 are included below for projects that were registered prior to that date.
As of April 20, 2007, all new construction and major renovations of K-12 school facilities seeking LEED Certification must use the LEED for Schools Rating System.
LEED v3
LEED v3 launched on April 27, 2009, including an upgrade of LEED for New Construction under the suite of LEED 2009 rating systems. LEED for New Construction 2009 is served by the Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide.
Download the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009 Rating System » (PDF)
Download the checklist » (XLS)
Version 2.2
Version 2.2 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.2 Credit Checklist (PDF)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
Version 2.2, 2nd Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Version 2.2, 3rd Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Download the introduction chapter of the LEED for New Construction Reference Guide
Version 2.1
Version 2.1 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.1 Credit Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
Version 2.1 Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
Version 2.0
Version 2.0 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.
Version 2.0 Credit Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against the requirements for certification.
LEED for Multiple Buildings
The LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building rating system provides direction in applying LEED for New Construction to projects in a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses and government installations (i.e., a single owner or common property management and control). It is intended for projects where either several buildings are constructed at once or in phases, or a single building is constructed in a setting of existing buildings with common ownership or planning with the ability to share amenities or common design features.
LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Application Guide (PDF)
