The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) to promote responsible and sustainable practices in the design, construction and operation of new or renovated buildings. Those projects succeeding in this pursuit, as defined by various LEED® rating systems, receive recognition for their efforts in the form of formal building certification. Four levels of certification may be achieved: Basic, Silver, Gold and Platinum, each subsequent level requiring more of a commitment to sustainble design systems and strategies.

R E N U's staff includes LEED® Accredited Professionals who have the knowledge and experience with the USGBC's LEED® certification process to assist in your realization of a LEED® certificed building.

R E N U can provide assistance in two modes:

• Consultation services to the project Design Team and Owner to guide the decision-making process toward sustainable solutions that will comply with LEED® prerequisites and credits.

• Management of certification paperwork and coordination of required documentation contributed by the project team’s design professionals and contractors.

We are versed in the various LEED® rating systems, including:

• LEED® 2009 (v3) for:

o New Construction and Major Renovations
o Core and Shell
o Schools
o Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
o Commercial Interiors
o Retail: New Construction and Major Renovations -Pilot
o Retail: Commercial Interiors -Pilot

• LEED® for Healthcare (in public comment phase)
• LEED® for Homes (Version 2008)
• LEED® for Neighborhood Development -Pilot

Contact us regarding your LEED® Consulting needs and we will be happy to prepare a proposal for your specific project.