September 22, 2006—The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed LEED “Version 3.0”, which will harmonize and align the many versions of the LEED green building rating system (new construction, existing buildings, etc.) as well as incorporate recent advances in science and technology.
The organization says it is introducing a continuous improvement process into LEED: creating a more flexible and adaptive program that will allow USGBC to quickly identify and incorporate new knowledge through its consensus processes, and thus respond seamlessly to the market’s evolving needs.
“LEED Version 3” is thus a working title-nomenclature around which to coalesce development efforts-rather than a new product per se, says the organization
USGBC has been reaching out to leaders, visionaries, and experts from throughout the building and environmental communities and is conducting a series of workshops through local chapters.
Based on what USGBC officials hear, they will develop the scope and workplan for the development of 3.0.
USGBC is a community of leaders working to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated. For more information, see the USGBC Web site.
