Habitat for humanity & LEED

What is LEED?The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

A GREEN building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, and aims to improve performance in: • Energy savings• Water efficiency• CO2 emissions reduction• Improved indoor environmental quality• Stewardship of resources and their impacts

What is LEED for Homes?LEED for Homes is a third party-verification rating system that provides a basis for quantifying the

benefits of green homes.

The rating system measures a home's performance based on eight categories: • Site selection • Water efficiency • Materials & resources• Energy & atmosphere

• Indoor environmental quality• Location • Awareness & education• Innovation

► Benefits of a LEED Home ◄

► All About Habitat Homes ◄

Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Home Depot Foundation Sustainable Building Program, provided training, resources, and financial support towards their LEED Platinum Certification.

► Habitat for Humanity Builds A LEED Platinum Home ◄

At $175,000, this extremely energy-efficient house, built by Habitat for Humanity and designed by Building Science Corporation, may be the most affordable LEED Platinum home in the country.

► Eco Village ◄ ► LEED Platinum House ◄

► Building a Real Home ◄ ► The Zero Energy House ◄