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In the context of green architecture, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program evaluates buildings based on their sustainability performance.
The four LEED certification levels, ranked from lowest to highest based on the number of points achieved for green compliance, are:
- Certified
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum1