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KPH is firmly committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. As part of this commitment we have developed a strong team of LEED certified professionals who are poised to deliver the highest level of energy efficient construction solutions. With this team KPH will promote integrated whole-building design practices and demonstrate for the client all the benefits and long term cost savings of green building techniques.
What is LEED?

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) created LEED as a rating system for green building.

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most.

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.

If you are interested in making your building a green building you can review the LEED Rating System Checklist that applies to your project to tally a potential point total. Your project is a viable candidate for certification if it meets all prerequisites and can achieve the minimum number of points necessary to earn the certified level.
Visit the LEED Rating System section to find the Rating System Checklist applicable to your project.
Environmental and financial benefits to earning LEED certification

Implementing an integrated, systems-oriented approach to green project design, development and operations can yield synergies and improve the overall performance of a building.

LEED-certified buildings are designed to:
  • Lower operating costs and increase asset value.
  • Reduce waste sent to landfills.
  • Conserve energy and water.
  • Be healthier and safer for occupants.
  • Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities.
Our LEED Team

KPH has 7 members on our team of Certified LEED personnel and the number will continue to grow. Our staff of LEED professionals are dedicated to sustainable design that will be will be integrated as seamlessly as possible into the existing design and construction process. These professionals can suggest ways to earn LEED credits without extra cost, identify means of offsetting certain expenses with savings in other areas and spot opportunities for synergies in your project.