LEED

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LEED points

With Instagreen you can opt for a LEED certification because of our recyclable, environmentally friendly and innovative products. You can visit the LEED program website for more information.

LEED is for all building types and all building phases including new construction, interior fit-outs, operations and maintenance and core and shell. Unsure of which rating system to use? Check out the rating system selection guidance to make a final decision.

BD+C

Building Design and Construction

For new construction or major renovations. Includes:

  • New Construction
  • Core & Shell

BD+C also includes applications for Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers and Healthcare

BLEED v4 BD+C rating system PDF / LEED v4 BD+C scorecard / Reference guide overview

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ID+C

Interior Design and Construction

For complete interior fit-out projects. Includes:

  • Commercial Interiors
  • D+C also includes applications for Retail and Hospitality.

Learn more about interior design and construction.

LEED v4 ID+C rating system PDF / LEED v4 ID+C scorecard / Reference guide overview

O+M

Building Operations and Maintenance

For existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction. Includes:

  • Existing Buildings
  • O+M also includes applications for Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Data Centers, and Warehouses & Distribution Centers.

Learn more about operations and maintenance.

LEED v4 O+M rating system PDF / LEED v4 O+M scorecard / Reference guide overview

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ND

Neighborhood Development

For new land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix. Projects can be at any stage of the development process, from conceptual planning to construction. Includes:

  • Plan and Built Project

Learn more about neighborhood development.

LEED v4 ID+C rating system PDF / LEED v4 ID+C scorecard / Reference guide overview

Homes

For single family homes, low-rise multi-family (one to three stories) or mid-rise multi-family (four to six stories). Includes:

  • Homes
  • Multifamily Lowrise
  • Multifamily Midrise
  • Homes and residential buildings that are greater than six stories use LEED BD+C.

Learn more about LEED homes.

LEED v4 O+M rating system PDF / LEED v4 O+M scorecard / Reference guide overview

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Cities and Communities

For entire cities and sub-sections of a city. LEED for Cities projects can measure and manage their city’s water consumption, energy use, waste, transportation and human experience.

Learn more about LEED for Cities.

LEED v4 ID+C rating system PDF / LEED v4 ID+C scorecard / Reference guide overview

LEED Recertification

LEED recertification is a core step in protecting your building asset. Recertification helps you maintain and improve your building while keeping your sustainability investment in place. Applies to all occupied and in-use projects that have previously achieved certification under LEED – including BD+C and ID+C, regardless of their initial rating system or version.

Learn more about recertification.

Recertification guide

LEED Zero

Available for all LEED projects certified under the BD+C or O+M rating systems or registered to pursue LEED O+M certification. LEED Zero is for projects with net-zero goals in carbon and/or resources.

Learn more about LEED Zero.

Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points for various green building strategies across several categories based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Learn more.