A breakdown of LEED acronyms for ya

I have a theory about the flu shot they gave me this year that is deeply rooted in some serious personal experience: they missed the mark. Since about the 20th of January my family and I have been experiencing, as I know many of you have, bouts of various illnesses that have left us in a variety of states, strewn about the house, moaning and wishing for unconsciousness. Although I believe we are all on the mend at this point it means my camera has been a bit lonely for a few weeks and I have not taken any LEED photos. I did want to give you all who are new to LEED a key so that you know what the different acronyms associated with a LEED certification are.

Rating Systems:
LEED CI = LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED CS = LEED for Core & Shell
LEED EB = LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED EBOM = LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
LEED H = LEED for Homes
LEED NC = LEED for New Construction (and Major Renovations)
LEED ND = LEED for Neighborhood Development

Building Types:
C = Commercial (e.g., office, retail, hospitality)
E = Educational
I = Industrial
L = Laboratory
N = Nonprofit
P = Public (civic / governmental / community)
R = Residential

LEED Certification Levels:
Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

(this was taken from http://www.mlandman.com/gbuildinginfo/leedbuildings.shtml where they have a lovely and extensive list of LEED certified buildings in Northern California)

Next week I am heading up to the Stockton area along with my camera and although the weather is calling for some rain (um, a LOT of rain, actually) I am hell bent on getting some good shots.

9. Silver Certified Mixed-use Space in Encinitas

Pacific Station in downtown Encinitas, CA is the first mixed-use development with LEED certification (Silver) in the area. Anyone who lives here will only have to go down stairs to get their groceries, hit any one of several restaurants or grab some gifts from one of the shops in the center.

Common areas were designed into the space to encourage residents to congregate and interact.

The space is well lit and beautifully positioned for many of the residences to have sunset views. In addition, there are planted areas to breakup what would normally be standard concrete walkways.

For more details on leasing retail space or buying one of these great condos/townhomes go here.