LEED vs. Green Globes, Part One
Recent conversations and developments seem to make it clear that, in comparison with the dominant LEED standard, the Green Globes rating system is going to be primarily a niche player in the energy and environmental attribute ratings of commercial and institutional projects.
Recent conversations and developments seem to make it clear that, in comparison with the dominant LEED standard, the Green Globes rating system is going to be primarily a niche player in the commercial and institutional markets. The GSA report to Congress on September 15th, made it clear that the federal government was going to be and remain a strong supporter of LEED certification for its own projects. The addition of nearly 8,000 LEED Accredited Professionals over the last few months, to bring the total to more than 33,000, gives LEED an insurmountable marketing advantage in those hundreds of project meetings that take place each week to discuss project certification goals. After spending nearly $1,000 on workshops, publications and test costs, to say nothing of untold hours of study to pass the exam, most professionals have an emotional commitment to the LEED system and process. This is not to minimize the energetic support for Green Globes in certain quarters, such as Building Design & Construction magazine. Finally, recent activities by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to add a “Portfolio management” section to LEED for organizations that build dozens or hundreds of copies of a single prototype each year, have brought the Home Depots, PNC Banks and a host of other retailers into the LEED camp.
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