1. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – It is one of the most widely recognized green building certifications, providing a comprehensive framework for sustainable building design, construction, and operation.
2. Passive House – This standard focuses on energy efficiency and reducing a building’s ecological footprint by implementing advanced insulation, airtightness, and ventilation systems.
3. Living Building Challenge – This certification sets the highest standard for sustainable building with criteria covering energy, water, materials, equity, and beauty.
4. WELL Building Standard – It prioritizes occupant health and well-being by addressing aspects such as air quality, lighting, water quality, comfort, and mental well-being.
5. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) – Widely used in Europe, it assesses the environmental performance of buildings based on energy efficiency, materials, pollution, water usage, and waste management.
6. Green Globes – It provides a flexible framework that assesses and promotes environmentally friendly practices in building design, operation, and management.
7. Energy Star – Focusing primarily on energy efficiency, this certification is widely recognized and indicates that a building or home has met strict energy performance standards.
8. EarthCraft – Primarily used in the Southeastern United States, it focuses on sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and site development.
9. Green Star – This Australian standard assesses the sustainability performance of buildings through areas such as energy, water, materials, and indoor environment quality.
10. RESET – It focuses on indoor air quality by continuously monitoring and certifying a building’s air quality to ensure a healthy and comfortable indoor environment.