Architects should encourage building owners, and clients to achieve a high level of energy performance for the design and construction of new and renovated buildings.
It is important that Clients and Architects clearly understand their respective obligations and responsibilities regarding energy performance targets and objectives.
LEED® Canada (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) uses a point system to assign values to six key areas:
- Sustainable Site Planning
- Safeguarding Water and Water Efficiency
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energ
- Conservation of Materials and Resource
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation and Design Process
