SAB HOMES 2 | LEED Canada for Homes

The Builder’s Perspective… and what the homeowner should know about
the new green home rating system

Andrew Oding and Chris Higgins

In Issue 1 of SABHomes, we provided an overview of the new LEED Canada for Homes rating system for single family homes and multifamily homes up to three stories. In this article we will describe what builders and homeowners can expect when embarking on a LEED Canada for Homes project.

What is LEED CANADA for homes?

It is part of the LEED Rating System for green buildings. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.It is worth restating that LEED Canada for Homes differs from other LEED programs currently in place in that it is administered by regionally-based Providers with demonstrated experience and expertise in local markets.  LEED Canada for Homes Providers register projects, offer consultation at the design stage, guide the project team through the process and provide third-party certification on successful completion. All projects that wish to participate in the LEED for Homes program must do so through a LEED for Homes Provider.

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