What is LEED?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED provides standards for the environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings and neighborhoods. Since its inception in 1998, more than 14,000 projects have acquired LEED certification all across the United States and even worldwide. YPAL’s LEED certified Habitat for Humanity house will be the first of its kind in Louisville and only the second certified house in the state of Kentucky.

So why LEED? It has been proven LEED certified buildings use resources more efficiently when compared to conventional buildings and often provide healthier living environments for its residents. Some benefits compiled by the USGBC range from improving air and water quality to reducing solid waste, benefiting owners, occupiers and society as a whole.

YPAL will be working with LEED accredited architectural firm Joseph & Joseph Architects to turn an existing Habitat for Humanity blueprint into a certifiable LEED house for a Louisville family. An image of the blue print is coming soon!