Explore the LEED project directory to view LEED-certified project profiles, including project details, a credit scorecard, and photos. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system.
This LEED Platinum project demonstrates that quality housing can be both affordable and sustainable and was designed to encourage community building. This low energy, high performance building consists of 30 studios to 4-bedroom units for low to moderate income families.
Situates homes close to a diverse list of over a dozen nearby amenities to increase community connectivity and interaction. Most notably, this project maintains a passive ventilation system design that allows for local island breezes and promotes healthy air movement through the home.
In the first half of 2023, less than 8% of LEED-certified multifamily projects in the US were awarded the LEED Platinum level. Achieving this level requires a significant investment from the building owners or developers, with factors such as materials, energy, water, and innovation to consider.
Establish the LEED rating that the project team desires (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum) and identify supporting credits to achieve the desired rating. Make sure that all prerequisites can be met.
Projects go through a verification and review process by GBCI and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Determine the appropriate LEED rating system and version: LEED v5, LEED v4.1 or LEED v4.
