Green Building Calculator

Estimate green building certification points across sustainability categories.

Energy Efficiency (max 33 pts)

Energy Reduction vs Code (%)

On-site Renewable (%)

Water Efficiency (max 11 pts)

Indoor Water Reduction (%)

Outdoor Water Reduction (%)

Materials & Resources (max 13 pts)

Recycled Content (%)

Regional Materials (%)

Indoor Environmental Quality (max 15 pts)

Ventilation

Low-VOC Materials

Daylighting Coverage (%)

Site & Location (max 26 pts)

Public Transit Access

Stormwater Management

Estimated Points

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Energy Points

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Water Points

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Materials Points

0 / 13

IEQ Points

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Green Building Certification Levels

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has four certification levels: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59), Gold (60-79), and Platinum (80+) out of 110 possible points. The largest category is Energy and Atmosphere (33 points), making energy efficiency the most impactful area. Water efficiency, materials selection, indoor air quality, and site sustainability round out the scoring categories.

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