LEED is a sustainable building certification system, created in 1998 (LEED v1) by the U.S. Green Building Council for the United States.
It is the most widely used certification internationally, with 160,000 m² certified daily across buildings and cities.
The USGBC ensures LEED is kept up-to-date based on international and U.S. standards. The current versions are LEED v4 and LEED v4.1.
The certification requires meeting 12 prerequisites and achieving a minimum score of 40 points through credits in the various LEED categories.
Costs are divided into two parts: payments to the certifying body (registration + review) and payments to the consultancy. Additional costs may range from 0–4% of the total project budget, depending on the certification level sought.
LEED Certified: 40 a 49 points.
LEED Silver: 50 a 59 points.
LEED Gold: 60 a 79 points.
LEED Platinum: 80 a 110 points.
This level is awarded to buildings that meet a defined set of criteria. To achieve LEED Silver, a building must score 50–59 points.
It indicates the building has implemented sustainable practices in areas such as energy and water efficiency, waste management, sustainable material selection, and indoor air quality.
Awarded to buildings meeting a broader and more rigorous set of sustainability criteria than LEED Silver.
To achieve LEED Gold, a building must score 60–79 points. This is a highly respected level of certification and can significantly influence decision-making in the construction industry.
The highest level of LEED certification.
To achieve LEED Platinum, a building must score 80 points or more. This level demonstrates exceptional sustainable practices in energy efficiency, water management, sustainable materials, indoor air quality, design innovation, and environmental education.
Achieving LEED Platinum is a notable accomplishment and considered a standard of excellence in sustainable construction.
LEED-certified building owners report:
- Lower operating costs and reduced employee absenteeism (up to 35%)
- Higher resale value (up to 10%)
- Higher rental rates (up to 20%)
- Increased employee productivity (2–10%)
- Lower risk exposure
Brazil leads with 1,586 registered projects, followed by Mexico with 1,217. However, Mexico has the most LEED-accredited professionals (636), followed by Brazil (244).
More than 50% of certified projects in the region are Gold or Platinum. We have over 973 LEED Gold projects.
- Client
- LEED AP or LEED-expert consultancy
- Certifying Body
- LEED for Residential Buildings
- LEED for Offices
- LEED for Industries
Energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, material selection, and water management usually have a direct impact on operating costs and market perception.
LEED enhances value propositions: it facilitates sales/rentals due to better energy and wellness reputation, attracts international corporate tenants, and can justify higher prices or rents.
Higher levels (Certified → Platinum) require more credits and construction investments. The exact difference depends on the selected credits and the project’s initial budget.
Yes. It is possible to adjust scopes and implement additional measures to meet prerequisites, although feasibility depends on project stage and available budget.
We coordinate, accompany, and document all commissioning visits, verifications, and tests, ensuring installations deliver the intended performance.
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