LEED Certification

Jul 18

LEED certification stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.

The LEED Green Building Rating Program is the most widely used benchmark for green buildings today. It is voluntary program backed by the US Green Building Council and an “entire industry of committed organizations and individuals paving the way for market transformation.”

LEED-certified buildings provide a framework for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings and are a critical part of addressing climate change, enhancing resilience, and supporting more equitable communities.

The LEED rating program guides, measures, and certifies a building’s performance in terms of energy use, water use, materials use, sustainable site development, and indoor environmental quality. There are LEED rating systems for a wide range of building types from commercial buildings to schools to homes. LEED can be applied to both new and existing buildings. Watershed provides an array of services to help manage the LEED certification process, and train professionals to use it successfully. The earlier in the design process that a project decides to utilize LEED, the greater the potential benefits and the lower the potential for additional costs.

LEED Certified Projects:

Featured

Auburn University Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory

Auburn University’s Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility built to withstand extreme structural testing loads previously only possible in the field.

Gulf State Park Lodge

The Gulf State Park Lodge is now the first SITES® hospitality project in the world and the first certified FORTIFIED™ Commercial Building in the world, raising the bar globally for resilient structural design and land development projects.

Gulf State Park Master Plan

An overarching vision for every visitor to be able to connect with nature. Watershed is proud to be part of the master planning team for Gulf State Park, led by internationally recognized Sasaki Associates, and supported by a team of local experts.

The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park

The Learning Campus is sited on 16 acres of upland forest at Gulf State Park, adjacent to park headquarters. The facilities include “bunk room” style lodging facilities, an auditorium, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and a restaurant.

Rosemary Beach Residence

In December of 2008, the Rosemary Beach residence was the first custom home in Florida to be certified LEED Platinum.

Center for Ecosystems Based Fisheries Research

A research facility and education center that’s a model of energy efficient design.

Lake Martin Cabin

A LEED Silver certified family retreat on a lot that has sheltered 5 generations over 60 years.

Alabama Association of Realtors

A showcase of green design and construction techniques.

Shelby Center for Engineering and Computer Science

USA’s New Engineering and Computer Science Building is a natural fit for green building practices.

Faulkner State Community College

Smart building technology creates a healthy environment for study.

USA Dining Hall

Sustenance and sustainability: The University of South Alabama’s new dining facility is the first of three LEED registered buildings on campus to achieve LEED Certification.

Center for the Study of Infectious Disease

This highly secure specialized laboratory will provide superior indoor environmental quality for researchers while saving the university in operating costs and utility bills.