The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the release of an update to LEED, the world’s most widely used sustainability rating system. Version 4.1 for new construction (BD+C) and interior spaces (ID+C) is now open for registration. “As the global green building market has evolved, we must evolve with it,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president & CEO of USGBC, when the update was launched in late January. “The hallmark of LEED is continuous improvement.”
There are currently more than 96,200 commercial projects participating in LEED in 167 countries and territories. While some indications suggest that the percentage of green building projects seeking certification is starting to plateau, the dramatic growth predicted for green building globally through 2021 means that LEED v4.1 will likely affect an increasing number of projects in an expanding culture of sustainability.
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