We’ve known for a long time that the LEED rating systems, though they’ve had a tremendous impact on the global building industry, can’t move the needle fast enough to prevent the most catastrophic climate change impacts.

One thing we really need is a framework that focuses on decarbonizing existing buildings at the portfolio scale. Turns out we’re going to get it.

Part of the point of LEED certification is that it should incentivize all the right things. No need to second-guess the requirements: just fulfill those requirements and hang the plaque.

But here at LEEDuser, we’re all about digging in, making sure we understand the context, the nuances, and sometimes the critiques that come with LEED certification. One of those critiques is that people are encouraged to “chase points” without really caring about or fully understanding the intent of the credits.