 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED concentrates its efforts on improving performance across five key areas of environmental and human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, sustainable site development and water savings.
LEED has special rating systems that apply to all kinds of structures, including schools, retail and healthcare facilities. Rating systems are available for new construction and major renovations as well as existing buildings. The program is designed to inform and guide all kinds of professionals who work with structures to create or convert spaces to environmental sustainability, including architects, real estate professionals, facility managers, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, construction managers, private sector executives and government officials.
Vito can help your project earn up to 7 LEED credits through an integrated
water program by developing long-range, site-specific water
demand models that integrate: |
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Historic climate data (rainfall, snowfall, and temperature) |
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Building occupancy and fixture data |
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Landscape and greenroof plans |
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Stormwater management plans |
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Rainwater harvesting options |
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Air conditioner condensation harvesting options |
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Graywater harvesting options |
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Proposed irrigation schedules and plans |
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