The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based standard to support and certify successful green building design, construction and operations. LEED is transforming the marketplace by providing a nationally recognized certification system to promote integrated, whole-building design practices in the building industry.
LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures. All certified projects receive a LEED plaque, which is the nationally recognized symbol demonstrating that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.
There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification. LEED-certified buildings:
- Lower operating costs and increased asset value
- Reduce waste sent to landfills
- Conserve energy and water
- Healthier and safer for occupants
- Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities
- Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility
LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. AES can support Owners and Architects interested in achieving LEED certification with the following LEED point-contributing services:
Environmental Consulting
- Brownfields Development Services
- Site Acquisition and Development Services
- Site Investigation and Remediation Services
- Environmental Management Services
- Sustainable Stormwater Management
Renewable Energy Consulting
- Wind Energy Assessment, Design, and Installation
- Solar Energy Assessment, Design, and Installation
- Geothermal Heating & Cooling System Development
Water Resources Consulting
- Groundwater Development
- Source Water Protection
- Stream Restoration and Dam Removal
Ecological Services
- Terrestrial Ecology
- Wetland Services
- Aquatic Biology