Leedpoints Estimator Simple
Free Leedpoints Calculator for environmental & safety projects. Enter dimensions to get material lists and cost estimates.
Reviewed by Abdullah, Technical Content Specialist
Formula
Total Points = Water + Energy + Materials + Site + Indoor + Innovation + Regional
LEED scores are calculated by summing points across all credit categories. Each category has a maximum point allocation. Water Efficiency offers up to 11 points, Energy and Atmosphere up to 33, Materials and Resources up to 13, Location and Transportation up to 26, and Indoor Environmental Quality up to 16. Innovation and Regional Priority add up to 10 bonus points.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Office Building Targeting Gold
Problem:An office project achieves 30% water reduction, 35% energy reduction, 25% recycled materials, 18 site points, and 12 indoor quality points.
Solution:Water: (30/100) x 11 = 3 pts\nEnergy: (35/100) x 33 = 12 pts\nMaterials: (25/100) x 13 = 3 pts\nSite: 18 pts | Indoor: 12 pts\nBonus: 4 + 2 = 6 pts\nTotal = 3+12+3+18+12+6 = 54 pts
Result:54 points = Silver certification (need 6 more for Gold)
Example 2: High-Performance Green Building
Problem:A building achieves 50% water savings, 60% energy savings, 40% recycled content, 22 site points, and 14 indoor quality points.
Solution:Water: (50/100) x 11 = 6 pts\nEnergy: (60/100) x 33 = 20 pts\nMaterials: (40/100) x 13 = 5 pts\nSite: 22 pts | Indoor: 14 pts\nBonus: 4 + 2 = 6 pts\nTotal = 6+20+5+22+14+6 = 73 pts
Result:73 points = Gold certification (need 7 more for Platinum)
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