Even before COVID-19 and mandated social distancing, humans were spending an incredible amount of time indoors—roughly 90% of our time, in fact. All this time spent indoors has a tremendous impact on our health and wellness, but now, more than ever the quality of our building environments matters as concerns over limiting the spread of infectious diseases and maintaining air quality have prompted a closer look at the buildings in which we live, work, and operate.
The Ultimate Guide to LEED Certification
The certifying body for LEED certification is the USGBC, a private 501(c)3 membership-based non-profit that was established in 1993. The purpose of the USGBC is to promote sustainability in building design, construction, and operation, which is most prominently enacted through the LEED program.