According to the United States Green Building Council website, “LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification. LEED certified buildings save money and resources and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.” – http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/
There are 4 levels of LEED certification…certified, silver, gold and platinum and our Los Angeles community, Lotus Gardens received the honor of a Platinum certification. More details on this exciting news below!
