Many of our new buildings also take the additional step of being officially certified under the LEED system, with key elements of the facility’s design and construction reviewed by a third party.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a point-based rating system for buildings developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). It promotes a whole-building approach ...

and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points) and Platinum (80+ points). Learn more about the LEED ...

The LEED ratings system is a widely used set of standards for evaluating sustainable, environmentally responsible facility design and construction.

The LEED certification system used for this building was based on a 69-point scale. For Gold certification, a minimum of 39 points is required. Harris Hall was awarded 44 points. Notable features ...

Miami's new campus construction is held to sustainable standards, as established by the LEED organization, but there is more than meets the eye as new buildings are raised and old buildings renovated.