Green Building Tools and Resources

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a popular green building rating system in the United States that evaluates buildings based on their sustainability performance.

BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, which is a green building rating system developed in the United Kingdom.

GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) is a green building rating system specifically designed to assess the environmental performance of commercial buildings.

LEED Canada is the green building rating system adapted for use in Canada, based on the original LEED system developed in the United States.

CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) is a green building rating system developed in Japan that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings.

The Green Globes green building rating system evaluates buildings based on their performance in various categories, including energy efficiency, water conservation, material sustainability, and indoor environmental quality.

The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is a green building rating system that focuses on creating buildings that promote occupant health and well-being through various design and operational strategies.

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) is the organization that administers the LEED green building rating system, but it is not a green building rating system itself.

Estidama is a green building rating system developed in the United Arab Emirates that is specifically tailored to the environmental and cultural context of the Middle East.

NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is a green building rating system that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings in Australia.

Energy Star is a green building rating system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that focuses on energy efficiency in buildings.

GBES (Green Building Evaluation Standard) is a green building rating system developed in China that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings.

The Living Building Challenge is a green building rating system that focuses on creating buildings that are net-zero energy, net-zero water, and net-zero waste, with a strong emphasis on sustainable materials and construction methods.

GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a green building rating system developed in India that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings.

The Resilient Design Institute is a non-profit organization that provides resources and guidance for designing buildings that are resilient to climate change and other environmental challenges.