In this article, you'll learn:
 

• The LEED rating system and its focus areas.
• Examples of LEED-certified buildings, like Wild by Nature and Tanger Outlet Mall.
• How LEED certification can enhance building efficiency and reduce costs.
• The benefits of going green, including tax incentives and environmental impact.

LEED buildings seem to be springing up all over Long Island and their presence is bringing greater awareness to environmentally friendly techniques and energy conservation for major establishments. LEED stands for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; it’s a company designed to provide their clients with sustainable techniques and tools to make their building run more efficiently and ecologically.