The LEED Rating System
The LEED rating system provides a framework to measure building improvements in areas including energy use, carbon emissions, indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources. In response to LEEDs recent exclusion of parking areas, theparking industry has developed its own certification process for garages known as Parksmart. Even when jurisdictions have mandated green ordinances pertaining to parking, Parksmart certification can bring more value to the life of a project.