Sunday, September 25, 2005
LEED Residential in Pilot Stage
The LEED for Homes program is being developed by the USGBC with input from local and national stakeholder groups. It is a voluntary initiative promoting the transformation of the mainstream home building industry towards more sustainable practices. It will provide a much-needed tool for homebuilders, homeowners, and local governments for building environmentally sound, healthy, and resource-efficient places to live. ...
The LEED for Homes Committee is pleased to announce the call for projects to participate in pilot testing the LEED for Homes Rating System. The new rating system builds on the incredible success of the existing LEED rating systems for commercial buildings, and addresses the unique needs of the home building market. ...
There was a good deal of resistance to having a national program from local green home programs. I believe that since both the national and local programs are voluntary, that they can coexist, at least for awhile.