LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - The Martha

The Martha is pursuing LEED for Homes certification at a Gold level! LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is a voluntary third-party certification system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.

LEED homes are safer, healthier, more comfortable and more durable.
Green homes perform better than the average home. LEED-certified homes provide a healthy place to live, produce lower utility bills and have a smaller environmental footprint.

LEED certification provides proof that homes that have been third-party inspected, performance-tested and certified as truly green homes that will perform better than conventional homes.

Benefits of LEED

A few of the benefits of this LEED home include:

Cleaner, healthier air.
- Exhaust fans above the stove and in the bathroom remove moisture and other contaminants directly to the outdoors
- Low-emission materials including paints, flooring, insulation and composite wood.
- Reduced air infiltration that also means contaminants such as radon, wildfire smoke, and pests cannot sneak in through cracks.
Reduced water usage that has ranged from 20-50% in case studies.
- Lower flow but high performing faucets and toilets.
- ENERGY STAR dishwashers and clothes washers.
- This project uses 61% less water in the landscape compared to the EPA baseline.
Reduced energy usage - HERS rating of 66 (www.hersindex.com)
- Better insulation.
- Efficient heating equipment.
- ENERGY STAR appliances.
- Tight air sealing to prevent drafts.

LEED Credit Categories

LEED for Homes addresses the whole home through eight credit categories, including:

Integrative Process
Location & Transportation
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Regional Priority

LEED Resources

If you are a resident of The Martha, you can find the LEED checklist, your appliance operating manuals, and other resources below.