Recent studies suggest that the number of LEED Certified architecture projects in San Diego is primarily limited by fiscal cost. This research report examines the economic costs and benefits which a LEED Certification places upon projects applying to become certified by the United States Green Building Council. The Research Strategy focuses upon several primary case studies of San Diego’s LEED certified buildings and in-depth interviews with LEED Certified architects. The analysis aims to provide a critical evaluation of the costs associated with building to LEED certification standards to promote a more efficient use of resources in future projects looking to incorporate LEED design guidelines. Evidence was gathered through archival research, interviews, and first hand observation of LEED oriented construction sites. The report found that if several LEED design guidelines were removed project costs would lower significantly and LEED design guidelines would become increasingly mainstream.
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