Building a home or commercial building anywhere in Hawaii lends itself to ensuring that the architectural style fits in with the environment. What’s even more ideal is to design and build a home or facility that is not only suitable, but sustainable. Building a “green” home or building can encompass a wide range of options, from solar water heating to an entire design that uses green building materials and efficient sustainability. If you’ve done any research on sustainable building practices, you’ve likely come across the abbreviation LEED. This stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it’s one of the world’s most popular green building certifications programs in the world. What LEED Means The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is a private nonprofit … [Read more...] about What Is LEED Certified In Architectural Design?