leadership in energy and environmental design
Growing concern for the environment has caused a rise in what has come to
be called "green building." The United States Green Building Council has
been developing over the past 4 years the "Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design," or LEED green building rating system, with the
purpose of accelerating the implementation of green building practices and
establishing a standard for the certification of environmentally conscious
buildings. The rating system is based on credits awarded in 6 categories:
Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and
Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design. The Duke
The Home Depot Smart Home intends to achieve a Platinum rating.
