Increasingly, the construction industry is committed to the environment. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is a guarantee that a building meets high sustainability standards. But what does this mean in practice? We tell you in detail.
What does LEED Certification evaluate?
This international recognition measures the environmental impact of a building in key aspects such as:
✅ Energy and water efficiency
✅ Indoor air quality and comfort
✅ Selection of sustainable materials
✅ Location and accessibility
Now let's see how this translates into real benefits.
🌿 Location and connectivity
A sustainable building not only protects the environment, but also improves the quality of life of its inhabitants. To do so, it must be in a location that facilitates mobility and access to essential services such as schools, supermarkets and health centers. In addition, the building should encourage the use of bicycles and public transportation, thus reducing the carbon footprint.
💧 2. Efficient use of water
Water savings are key. To obtain LEED certification, a building must reduce its consumption by at least 20%, using technologies such as:
🚿 Energy-efficient toilets and showers
🌧 Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
🔄 Graywater treatment for reuse
⚡ 3. Optimization of energy consumption
Certified buildings implement smart solutions to save energy, such as:
🔆 Efficient lighting in common areas
☀️ Solar energy and other renewable sources
🏠 Home automation and energy-saving appliances
🏗️ 4. Sustainable materials
From the construction stage, priority is given to the use of local, biodegradable or recycled materials. Non-certified wood is avoided and options such as guadua or cork, which have less environmental impact, are preferred.
🏡 5. Air quality and indoor wellbeing
The well-being of the inhabitants is key. Therefore, materials with toxic compounds in paints, adhesives and sealants are avoided. Adequate ventilation spaces and specific areas for smokers are also created, reducing pollution inside the building.
Conaltura and its commitment to sustainability
At Conaltura we build with the future in mind. We not only deliver homes, but we guarantee quality of life with sustainable projects that save resources and benefit both people and the planet.
For this reason, we invite you to get to know VerdeVivo, the only sustainable housing project in the Aburrá Valley with LEED Certification. Located in Itagüí, it has:
🌱 Preservation of water sources, fauna and flora.
⚡ Energy efficiency
♻️ Resource reuse
Discover a new lifestyle in harmony with the environment, visit us and be part of the change!
