U.S.Green Building Council(USGBC)has released a new alternative set of Global Alternative Compliance Paths(ACPs)for international commercial projects seeking LEED green building certification using the 2009 versions of the rating systems,according to a company release.Global ACPs are used for international projects to verify compliance with LEED standards.
"Global consistency and a regional approach mean providing flexibility in referenced standards while ensuring that LEED certification signifies the same level of excellence worldwide,"says Scot Horst,Senior Vice President,LEED,USGBC."By focusing on global standards and solutions,these Alternative Compliance Paths make LEED increasingly flexible and ensure a common language for all green buildings."
LEED certifies 186,000 square meters of commercial building space per day,comprising more than 49,100 LEED-certified and registered projects in 135 countries.
