Environmental Science
Green Building Standards Like LEED and Their Impact
Quick fact
As of 2023, over 100,000 buildings worldwide are LEED certified, covering more than 11 billion square feet of space, and they collectively save millions of tons of CO2 emissions each year.
Why this is interesting
You've probably seen 'LEED Certified' on a building plaque, but did you know that these standards can make buildings use 30-50% less energy and water than conventional ones? How does a rating system create such huge environmental savings?