LEED v5 Resources
Critical LEED v5 resources are outlined below, including scorecards, fact sheets, and the launch edition of the Reference Guides. These Reference Guides expand on the requirements outlined in the LEED v5 rating system. They offer background information on each LEED category along with a detailed explanation of the technical requirements for each credit. Designed for contractors, engineers, architects, interior and landscape designers, building operators and managers, and LEED consultants, the guides emphasizes the importance of selecting the right rating system. They highlights the need to understand Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) and to clearly define project boundaries early in the process to facilitate a smoother path to certification.
Canadian Regional Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs):
- LEED BD+C LTc1 Sensitive Land Protection, Option 2. Previously Undeveloped Sites – RACP1 – Prime Farmland
- Other Canadian regional ACPs are expected to be released in 2026 Q1.
Crosswalks
LEED v5 BD+C
- Rating System
- Version with tracked edits from April Launch
- Reference Guide
- Fact Sheet
- Credit library: New Construction and Major Renovations and Core and Shell Development
- Scorecard: New Construction and Major Renovations and Core and Shell Development
- Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Calculator
- Embodied Carbon Calculator
- Reduce Peak Thermal Load Calculator
LEED v5 ID+C
- Rating System
- Version with tracked edits from April Launch
- Reference Guide
- Fact Sheet
- Credit library
- Scorecard
- Systems Optimization Calculator
- Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Calculator
- Embodied Carbon Calculator
- Reduce Peak Thermal Load Calculator
LEED v5 O+M
- Rating System
- Version with tracked edits from April Launch
- Reference Guide
- Fact Sheet
- Credit library
- Scorecard
- Scorecard Builder (designed to help project teams quickly assess anticipated performance under the new O+M rating system)
- LEED v5 Recertification Guidance
- Green Cleaning Calculator
- Waste Reduction Performance Calculator
Other resources:
- Addenda Database
- LEED v4/4.1 Sunset Deadlines
- LEED v5 Glossary
- Project Priorities library
- Summary of Changes to LEED v5
- Checklists
- Templates
- Biophilic Design Template
- Energy Simulation Report
- Calculators
- Refrigerant Inventory
- Outdoor Water Use
- Daylight
- Acoustics
- Quality Views
- Materials Reuse
- Renewable Energy
- Plug and Process Load
- Electrification
- Rainfall Management
- Building Products
- Whole Project Water Use
- Fixture and Fittings Water Use
- Transportation Demand Management
- FAQ
- Register a LEED v5 Project
Updated November 3, 2025