LEED certification for new interiors

LEED for Interior Design and Construction

LEED for Interior Design and Construction (LEED ID+C) enables project teams, who may not have control over whole building operations, the opportunity to develop indoor spaces that are better for the planet and for people.

Who it's for

Commercial Interiors. For interior spaces dedicated to functions other than retail or hospitality.
Retail. Guides retailers interior spaces used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods. Includes both direct customer service areas (showroom) and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
Hospitality. Designed for interior spaces dedicated to hotels, motels, inns, or other businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food.

Resources

LEED v4.1

LEED v4.1 for Interior Design and Construction focus on the realities of interior spaces.

A new option within the Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control prerequisite that acknowledges potential limitations with addressing smoking in areas outside of the interior project’s control — smoking is still prohibited in the entire LEED project space
Acknowledgment for projects located within a LEED-certified building
Lower entry points for both the Daylight and Acoustic Performance credits to encourage more projects to consider daylight and acoustic performance during design
Greater focus on improving indoor air quality through more approachable air testing options and use of the latest standards for ventilation

How certification works

For projects in progress

There are a number of tools and resources available to support you when working on your LEED project including:

Post-certification

Once your project has earned LEED certification, there are some steps you can take to promote or maintain your certification.

Get the word out; you can start by updating your project profile in the usgbc.org LEED Project Directory.
As a LEED-certified project, you have access to Arc, a platform that allows you to meet LEED energy and water data tracking requirements (post certification) and manage performance across five areas: energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience. Learn more about Arc.
Protect your investment with LEED recertification. This new guidance presents a simple and data-driven pathway, reassuring projects that they are meeting ever-changing goals and staying on the cutting edge. Learn more about LEED recertification.

LEED certification for new interior spaces