UMaine LEED Certified Buildings
What does LEED Certified mean?![LEED Gold Plaque](https://umaine.edu/sustainability/wp-content/uploads/sites/162/2013/12/leed-gold-300x294.jpg)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is internationally recognized green building certification. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED includes a set of rating systems that aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.
Areas of sustainable design include:
• Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency
• Energy & Atmosphere • Materials & Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality • Awareness & Education
• Locations, Linkages & Regional Priority • Innovation in Design