The Use of Supporting Evidence
LEEDS Certification
Devan Boss
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third party verification system for green buildings developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The operation of buildings and the construction of new buildings have had a negative impact on the environment for countless years. Because of this, builders and building owners alike are now turning to LEED to assist them in retrofitting and designing more environmentally conscious buildings and communities.
LEED provides certification for all types of buildings, from corporate headquarters to small homes. Certification also covers all phases of development from design and construction, to operations and maintenance, to significant retrofits.
All building projects can benefit from obtaining a high LEED certification. But this is especially true for existing commercial buildings, government buildings and school buildings.
The following are just a few of the reasons why obtaining LEED certification is so important.
You can reduce your environmental footprint. The operation of your building has a huge impact on the environment. A LEED Gold certified building produces 34 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than a non-LEED certified building.
You can save money. By obtaining LEED certification or even improving your LEED score, you can save more money in the long run. This is especially important for businesses in commercial spaces that need to reduce their overhead as much as possible. By improving things such as energy efficiency and water efficiency, you’ll greatly reduce the monthly utility bills, which can add up to a substantial amount in the long run – especially for larger buildings. Additionally, if your building is up to LEED standards, there’s a good chance that you may qualify for certain government tax credits.
You can create a healthier environment. Buildings that are built and operated in ways that are not environmentally-friendly often contain unhealthy indoor environments. Many of the people that work in such environments become ill due to what’s known as sick building syndrome. Sick building syndrome causes absenteeism and a drop in productivity, which is why creating a healthy indoor environment is so important. The healthier your indoor environment is, the more comfortable it will be.
As you can see, LEED certification is something that building owners and managers should take very seriously. One of the ways that you can improve your building’s energy efficiency to gain a higher LEED rating is by implementing BOSS Controls. Find out more about what we can do to help improve your energy efficiency by contacting BOSS today.
Question 1
Which statement best expresses the point of view of this passage?
Responses
ALEEDS certification for buildings is often over-rated and over-valued.
LEEDS certification for buildings is often over-rated and over-valued.
BLEEDS certification is often claimed falsely by unscrupulous business owners.
LEEDS certification is often claimed falsely by unscrupulous business owners.
CLEEDS certification for buildings usually costs building owners more in the end.
LEEDS certification for buildings usually costs building owners more in the end.
DLEEDS certification can not only save owners money, but also help improve worker productivity.
1 answer