Part of USGBC's commitment to providing smart solutions for large users of LEED.
The LEED Volume Program is for organizations planning to
certify a large number of design and construction projects or existing
buildings. It works by establishing verifiable guidelines that streamline the
certification process without compromising LEED's rigorous standards. This new
program dramatically increases the efficiency of LEED certification and lowers
the associated costs.
The LEED Volume Program has three goals:
- Preserve the integrity of the LEED certification system
- Leverage uniformity in building design, construction, and management to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs for program participants
- Encourage building owners to integrate LEED practices and documentation into organization-wide practices
Key benefits of the LEED Volume Program
Enjoy the many advantages of LEED-certified buildings:
- Reduced operating costs through lower resource consumption
- Building and operational techniques that foster healthier, safer interior environments
- Enhanced compatibility with the building site and external environment
- Increased asset value
- A demonstrated public commitment to environmental stewardship
- Important opportunities to benefit from financial incentives
Profit from the efficiency of the Volume certification process:
- Savings from a more comprehensive LEED implementation process
- Economies of scale based on uniform building design and construction, or operations and maintenance practices
- Lower costs than those associated with traditional LEED certification
Continue to Design & Construction »
Contniue to Operations & Maintenance »
