LEED Standards

Areas covered by standards include:

• Environmental
  • Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
  • Improve air and water quality
  • Reduce solid waste
  • Conserve natural resources
• Economic
  • Reduce operating costs
  • Enhance asset value and profits
  • Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
  • Optimize life-cycle economic performance
• Health and Community
  • Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
  • Enhance occupant comfort and health
  • Minimize strain on local infrastructure
  • Contribute to overall quality of life

(Source: USGBC LEED Fact Sheet)

Urban Visions supports LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards which were developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. This voluntary certification program defines and measures high-performance green buildings, and encourages construction of buildings that are healthy, profitable, and environmentally responsible.