LEED v5 is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard—offering clear steps to achieve near-zero carbon, prioritize people, and build for resilience. The best buildings use LEED to create healthier, stronger communities.
LEED v5 early adopters
From bold ideas to built reality, the first LEED v5 certified spaces are redefining performance excellence in existing buildings. Explore how these projects are meeting the moment—and shaping the future of the built environment.
Hung Kuo Building
LEED Platinum | Taipei, Taiwan
Photo: Hung Yee Properties
Gianni Giorgi–Alberti
LEED Platinum | Frascati, Italy
Photo: European Space Agency
International Commerce Centre
LEED Platinum | Hong Kong, China
Photo: Kai Shing Management Services
Portobello Shop Jardim Social
LEED Platinum | Curitiba, Brazil
Photo: Portobello Shop Jardim Social
BranchPattern Omaha
LEED Platinum | Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Photo: BranchPattern
Citigroup Center
LEED Silver | Miami, Florida, United States
Photo: Citigroup
LEED v5 provides flexibility and evolved rating system requirements in response to a changing market.
Moving to a five-year development cycle provides increased predictability for the market. This cadence will start with the 2025 release of the balloted LEED v5 rating system.
Continuity across the building life cycle by aligning performance indicators and data needs from design and construction to operational and maintenance through performance monitoring.
New requirements for Platinum certification have been created addressing energy efficiency, carbon emissions and renewable energy use.