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.
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.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System » (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and
technologies/strategies for each credit.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Checklist » (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.
Rating System and Reference Guide Addenda » (PDF)
This addenda document lists changes to the LEED 2009 for New Construction, Schools, and Core & Shell rating systems, as well as LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 2009 Edition. Project teams are required to adhere to the Rating System addenda based on registration date. It is strongly recommended that project teams adhere to the Reference Guide addenda based on registration date.
Major Changes from LEED-NC v2.2 to LEED 2009 NC » (PDF)
See how each credit in the LEED for New Construction rating system changed from v2.2 to LEED 2009.
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, 1st Edition Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.
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)
