LEED is among the most widely used green building ratings systems in the world. It works through an accumulation of credits for various design, operational, and construction decisions and implementations. Although the system is mainly concerned with issues such as energy use and the materials that go into a building, with version 4.0, LEED incorporated pilot credits for resilience. Therefore, as part of achieving a desired rating, designers can receive points for developing more resilient buildings. This article will explore the various resilience credits and how they can be achieved.
The resilience pilot credits are divided into three groups: Assessment and Planning for Resilience (IPpc98); Designing for Enhanced Resilience (IPpc99); and Passive Survivability and Back-Up Power During Disruptions (IPpc100).