The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council’s newest version of the LEED green building program, LEED v4.1, is open for registration for new construction projects and interior spaces with LEED v4.1 BD+C and LEED v4.1 ID+C.
“The hallmark of LEED is continuous improvement and that is exactly where we are going with LEED v4.1,” explains Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “LEED v4.1 is set to raise the bar. … From improving energy performance to emphasizing human health and integrative building design, LEED is encouraging project teams to operate beyond the status quo.”
The goal of LEED v4.1 is to make the rating system more accessible to more projects based on lessons learned from LEED v4 project teams. This newest beta version updates performance thresholds and referenced standards to ensure LEED remains a global leadership standard for green buildings and continues to expand the marketplace for LEED. The changes also advocate for improved performance throughout the life of buildings; reward leaders based on their performance; and incorporate performance reporting to enable building owners to track progress toward environmental, social and governance goals. Currently, there are more than 96,200 commercial projects participating in LEED in 167 countries and territories.
To participate, users can register using LEED Online, review the LEED v4.1 Beta Guide and download the LEED v4.1 rating system. The latest education videos and live online webinars featuring USGBC subject-matter experts also are offered. USGBC staff will be available to meet in person at the 2019 Greenbuild and regional events.