LEED-NC stands for which rating system?

• A. LEED New Construction
• B. LEED Neighborhood Development
• C. LEED National Construction
• D. LEED Core and Shell

Answer: (A)

LEED-NC stands for LEED for New Construction. This designation is used for certifying new buildings and major renovations, evaluating how well the project plans and executes aspects like energy performance, water efficiency, materials, indoor environmental quality, and overall sustainable design from early planning through completion. The other options refer to different LEED tracks: Neighborhood Development focuses on sustainable community planning, Core & Shell targets spaces where much of the interior work is done later by others, and there isn’t a LEED program called National Construction.