How good you know about the LEED Certified Building?

The scoring system used for LEED Certified Building was created with the aim of transforming the construction sector into a sustainable sector. It provides standards that define what a green building or sustainable building is. The LEED certification process follows the entire project schedule, from the initial stage of choosing the site and the design of the project until the delivery of the work.

After its completion and the start of operation of the project, information regarding the project and the construction process is forwarded to the GBC. Within 25 working days, it performs a documentary audit. New information can be requested from the project team for a second assessment. An average period of 4 to 6 months after completion of the work should be considered to obtain LEED certification.

Despite these predictions, the process may take longer due to the amount of evidence, simulations, and documentation required and the lack of a working methodology for the design and evaluation team. Based on these criteria – Space Sustainability, Rational Water Use, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Internal Environmental Quality, Innovation and Project Process – the primary assessment is done.

Prerequisites – These are minimum requirements to be met by the project so that it is entitled to accumulate points for certification. If they are not met, the project cannot be certified.

Score – The score varies according to the serving category: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

It is estimated that a green building certified by LEED can cost 15 to 20% more. But there is also a 20% appreciation of the property, and the maintenance cost can decrease by an average of 30%. The LEED stamps bring a guarantee for customers and positive marketing for the enterprise. 

The LEED label was created in the USA and is largely adapted to the Indonesia market. What you need to know is that some prerequisites are highly valued with high scores, which end up making the work more expensive, and economic sustainability is not achieved. The use of artificial air conditioning and security systems is more encouraged than the adoption of bioclimatic strategies. They do not generate extra costs for the work and lead to less energy consumption and greater user comfort. You can also facilitate the LEED Certified Building with the Daylighting Analysis Indonesia service. It shows how you can incorporate natural daylight into your green building. Thus, maintaining an adequate luminance.