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The Earth Rangers Retrofit a LEED Gold building and earn LEED Platinum

Earth Rangers is a conservation organization dedicated to educating millions of children across Canada about the importance of protecting biodiversity. The Earth Rangers Centre located in Woodbridge, Ontario has been awarded LEED Platinum Certification from the Canada Green Building Council, for Existing Buildings…

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Durability Risk Evaluation Form

Completing a durability assessment and management plan is a prerequisite for LEED certification. Creating a durability risk evaluation and management plan means determining the specific risks and challenges your home would face - starting with the climate zone where you are building and moving on to building lot…

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The LEED for Homes Checklist

The checklist is your dashboard for tracking and reaching target points for the level of certification you wish to obtain. The checklist will help you understand the requirements for each LEED category, and help you decide on your targeted level of certification. It will not only be used for the evaluation of your…

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LEED Certification for Homes - frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about how to get a home LEED certified? Learn all about the LEED process here or ask your own questions in our discussions below. How do I find LEED certified building materials? There are no LEED certified materials, only buildings can be certified . There are certain products that can help…

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LEED project eligibility

How to determine whether your project is eligible for LEED certification. The sooner you register a project the better. Ideally before design even begins, as knowing the requirements and understanding the rating system can help you from the initial stages, even as early as picking a location to build. But a …

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Find a LEED Provider

A LEED for Homes Provider will be your agent through the certification process. LEED Canada for Homes Providers: Atlantic Canada: Quebec: ThermalWise Jordan MacDonald [email protected] T: (902) 407-9276 Toll Free:1 (877) 771-9276 Mailing address: P.O. Box 31236 Halifax, NS B3K 5Y1 Office: 2459 Agricola Street…

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The 19 LEED for Homes prerequisites

These 19 features must be incorporated into the building design to qualify for certification. This is designed to offer only an overview of the 19 LEED for homes prerequisites that must be met for certification. Not all categories have prerequisites, and some have more than one. Please refer to the rating system for…

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Getting Started

Getting started with LEED The LEED ® Canada for Homes certification program is based on documentation of the building process and visual inspections by LEED certified Green Raters . Upon successful completion of your project, your home can be awarded a level of either Certified, Silver, Gold or the highest possible…

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LEED Platinum Home in British Columbia

With Beachaus II about to recieve LEED Platinum certification from the CaGBC, Inhaus Developments continues to raise the bar for home construction in White Rock, BC. A quick update : as of September 13 Beachaus II has officially been awarded LEED Platinum, the highest possible achievement in the LEED for homes…

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A beautiful lakeside LEED Platinum home

Targeting LEED Gold, Architects Superkul Inc. Drop a Green Building Smack Into the Lap of Luxury. LEED Platinum home in Ontario As described by the Architects: Designed for a client with environmental sensitivities, +HOUSE is a manifestation of a sustainable and healthy approach to building that does not sacrifice…

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The Yukon's First LEED Certified Home

Built on an infill lot surrounded by postwar military homes in one of the harshest climates in Canada, this LEED Gold duplex is one of, if not the most energy efficient buildings in the city. The Yukon's first LEED certified home was born of new city policies designed to develop people-friendly neighbourhoods…