##LEED Certification

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a certification program developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) to encourage and recognize sustainable building practices. The program evaluates buildings based on several criteria, including:

• Site selection
• Water efficiency
• Energy use
• Materials and resources
• Indoor environmental quality
• Innovation

Buildings can earn one of four levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

###Example of a LEED Platinum Building

One example of a building that has achieved LEED Platinum certification is the Bank of America Tower in New York City. The tower uses a variety of sustainable features, including:

• A green roof
• Rainwater harvesting
• Daylight harvesting system that adjusts lighting based on natural light levels
• Cogeneration system that generates both electricity and heat from natural gas, reducing the building's energy use by 50% compared to a typical office building of similar size.

###Popularity of LEED Certification

LEED certification has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many new buildings seeking certification and many existing buildings undergoing renovations to become LEED certified. The certification can add value to a building, increase its marketability, and provide a sense of environmental responsibility for building owners and occupants.

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