LEED Certification v5

LEED v5 O&M will be launched 2024

The latest version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v5, is an important milestone in the effort to align the built environment with the Paris Climate Accord’s 2030 and 2050 targets. The rating system addresses crucial issues such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience.

The rating system for existing buildings, LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings, is the first to be released, to be launched in BETA 2024.

Blue Ocean is already versed in the upcoming changes and can help guide through the process.

USBGC - LEED v5

The latest version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v5, is an important milestone in the effort to align the built environment with the Paris Climate Accord’s 2030 and 2050 targets.

The rating system addresses crucial issues such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience.

LEED v5 Overview

Water Efficiency

Addresses water holistically, looking at indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses, and metering. As a result, this performance category looks at water efficiency to support water management and the reduction of water consumption.

Indoor Air Quality

Rewards decisions made by project teams about indoor air quality and thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort. Green buildings with good indoor environmental quality protect the health and comfort of building occupants. This includes IAQ testing, fresh air testing in the building along with a tenant satisfaction survey.

Energy and Atmosphere

Approaches energy from a holistic perspective, addressing energy use reduction, energy-efficient design strategies, and renewable energy sources. This category recognizes that the reduction of fossil fuel use extends far beyond the walls of the building.

Materials and Resources

Focuses on minimizing the embodied energy and other aspects associated with the extraction, processing, transport, maintenance, and disposal of building materials.

Location and Transportation

Transportation is a v4.1 Performance measure designed to reduce pollution and land development effects from transportation.

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