To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality.

Projects go through a verification and review process and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification:

Sustainable Sites (SS): Contributes to Heat Island Reduction

Materials & Resources (MR): Offers Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Cradle to Cradle certification

Energy & Atmosphere (EA): Enhances energy efficiency through high reflectivity

Materials & Resources (MR): Contains recycled and bio-based materials.

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ): Provides superior acoustic performance and low VOC emissions.

Sustainable Sites (SS): Aids in Heat Island Reduction when applied to rooftops

Sustainable Sites (SS): Supports rainwater management, heat island reduction, and habitat restoration.

Water Efficiency (WE): Promotes stormwater retention and reduces irrigation needs.

Energy & Atmosphere (EA): Improves building energy efficiency through insulation.

Sustainable Sites (SS): Assists in Heat Island Reduction with reflective coatings

Materials & Resources (MR): High recycled content

Sustainable Sites (SS): Facilitates stormwater management through permeability