LEED Certification: what it is, how it is granted, and benefits for your company

What is LEED certification?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an international certification system that recognizes environmentally sustainable and efficient buildings. Its goal is to promote responsible construction that reduces environmental impact, improves energy efficiency, and ensures healthy spaces for the people who use them.

In other words, a LEED-certified building takes care of the planet and also of those who work in it, promoting more sustainable and healthy environments. 🌱

What do you need to obtain a LEED certification?

Obtaining LEED certification requires meeting a series of criteria in different areas, such as energy efficiency, water management, use of sustainable materials, indoor air quality, and innovative design. Buildings are evaluated through a points system, and the certification level is determined based on the points earned.

To achieve it, you need to:

• Design and construct the building following sustainable criteria.
• Document every step of the process, from the materials used to energy efficiency.
• Undergo audits and reviews by LEED-certified organizations.

LEED certification levels

LEED offers different certification levels depending on the score obtained in its evaluation. At Lexington, we are proud to have several LEED-certified centers, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

LEED Certified

This is the basic level, recognizing buildings that meet minimum sustainability standards.

LEED Silver

This level reflects a moderate commitment to efficiency and sustainability.

LEED Gold

A higher level of excellence in sustainability. Our flexible space at Lexington Diagonal 545 has LEED Gold certification, ensuring a space designed with energy savings and user well-being in mind.

LEED Platinum

This is the highest certification level, reserved for buildings that meet the most demanding standards of sustainability and efficiency. At Lexington, our Castellana 79 and Paseo de Gracia 56 centers are LEED Platinum certified, offering workspaces with maximum energy efficiency, innovative design, and superior comfort for users.

LEED certification categories

LEED classifies buildings into different categories based on their use and design, adapting sustainability criteria to each case:

Building Design and Construction

Focuses on sustainable planning and construction of commercial buildings and offices. Our flexible spaces are certified under this category. ✨

Interior Design and Construction

Evaluates energy and water efficiency, selection of low environmental impact materials, and improvement of indoor air quality, all to minimize the ecological impact of the project.

Building Operations and Maintenance

This category measures how buildings are managed daily to maintain efficiency and sustainability.

Neighborhood Development

Applies to projects that integrate sustainable urban development, promoting greener and more efficient cities.

Homes Design and Construction

Focuses on sustainability in home construction, considering energy efficiency and choice of materials.

Benefits of having a LEED certificate

Having a LEED-certified building offers tangible advantages for both companies and the people working in it:

• Reduction in energy and operational costs.
• Greater well-being and comfort for employees and visitors.
• Improved corporate image, showing a commitment to sustainability.
• Tax incentives and access to green financing programs.

Benefits for companies choosing to work in a LEED-certified coworking space

For companies that decide to set up in a sustainable coworking space, like Lexington’s, the benefits multiply:

• Healthy spaces that increase productivity and encourage in-person work.
• Environments with natural lighting, proper ventilation, and low-impact materials.
• Energy and utility cost savings thanks to building efficiency.
• Enhanced corporate image reflecting commitment and social responsibility.

Explore our spaces and learn about all the sustainability measures we apply in each center. If you are looking for a corporate coworking space that combines flexibility, well-being, and environmental commitment, complete the form and discover which of our spaces is the perfect match for your company. Make your next office sustainable, productive, and designed to grow! 🚀