LEED Canada Rating Systems
There are a number of LEED® Canada rating systems available to meet the needs of different building and project types.
If you are unsure whether your project is a candidate for LEED certification, identify the rating system you believe best applies from the menu on the left and then review the Checklist found within that certification's Green Building Rating System document. Generally, your project is a viable candidate for certification if it meets all prerequisites and can achieve the minimum number of points necessary to earn the Certified level. However, project teams should pay careful attention to the additional detail on the applicability of the rating systems found in the introductory sections of
the LEED Canada Reference Guides. In particular, note the Minimum Performance Requirements (MPRs) for LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009 and LEED Canada for Core and Shell Development 2009.
Healthcare, Retail and School Projects: Projects of these building types have two certification options open to them. Please see the following FAQ for more information: Registering a project with the CaGBC or the USGBC.
LEED Volume Program: In the fall of 2010 the US Green Building Council (USGBC) launched their LEED Volume Program for Design and Construction, and in 2011 they launched a program for Operations and Maintenance. The LEED Volume Program provides a streamlined certification path for organizations planning to certify a large number of projects. For information about participation in this program, please see the FAQ: Registering a project with the CaGBC or the USGBC.
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