LEED for Existing Buildings
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized program of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED establishes uniform standards for existing buildings that focus on environmentally-friendly operation and maintenance. Existing buildings that have achieved LEED certification, whether at the Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum level, demonstrates high performance as a “green building” in five major categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. The LEED for Existing Buildings (EB): Operations and Maintenance (O&M) designation is available to a number of different building types. LEED EB is becoming increasingly popular as building owners and managers seek to distinguish their spaces from among those of their competitors.
Sieben Energy Associates (SEA) is well-equipped to assist your business or organization in beginning the LEED EB process. SEA’s dedicated team of LEED APs maintains thorough knowledge about the latest protocols from the USGBC and applies a methodical approach to every building project. For firms interested in reducing their energy costs, implementing sustainability strategies, and improving their buildings according to LEED principles, SEA provides high-quality project management and administration. Certifying with LEED EB is often a complex, overwhelming task for those who are not involved with it on a daily basis. SEA simplifies the process for you, leading the team, answering questions, implementing creative solutions, and delivering confidence that your LEED EB goal will be achieved.
If you are just beginning to think about what certifying your building might entail, consider our gap analysis services. If you are ready to register and start your LEED project, our consultants can help you translate your LEED EB vision into reality.
Gap Analysis
Before pursuing LEED EB certification, SEA recommends conducting a feasibility study, called a LEED gap analysis. LEED gap analysis helps building owners determine the effort and cost that would be associated with applying for LEED certification. Our team will identify the path from existing facility operations to the sustainable operations required to attain your desired LEED certification goal. The results will help determine whether LEED EB is the right If certification is sought, the LEED gap analysis report serves as the perfect roadmap for managing a successful LEED EB project. Download our LEED gap analysis brochure to learn more about the value of this service for your business or organization.
Consulting for Certification
LEED EB certification begins with characterizing current operating practices to develop a well-rounded picture of your building. SEA designs a custom approach to achieve the chosen level of LEED certification. Our responsibility is to guide the LEED project team through the LEED EB certification process with hands-on project management, regularly scheduled project meetings, and broad expertise on sustainable alternatives for your building. We work closely with the building owner, building staff, contractors, and vendors to achieve LEED EB credits. Our engineers are proficient in conducting comprehensive energy audits and other site visits as part of the LEED certification process. Our objective is to achieve your certification goal in a streamlined approach, within budget, and on schedule. SEA consulting services for LEED EB projects incorporate project registration, strategic sustainability consulting, project documentation management, and LEED Online administration. SEA is your team's LEED EB guide from initiation of the project through application review and awarding of certification.