{"id":14751,"date":"2025-09-24T08:10:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/?p=14751"},"modified":"2025-09-24T08:10:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:10:39","slug":"mjarc-architects-obtains-leed-certification-and-reinforces-commitment-to-sustainable-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/mjarc-architects-obtains-leed-certification-and-reinforces-commitment-to-sustainable-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"MJARC Architects Obtains LEED Certification and Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, MJARC Arquitetos has consistently sought to promote sustainable construction in every project, approaching it as a genuine process of continuous improvement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that today\u2019s \u201cbest practices\u201d will become tomorrow\u2019s standards, laying a solid foundation for increasingly higher levels of performance.Acreditamos que as \u201cmelhores pr\u00e1ticas\u201d de hoje se tornam os padr\u00f5es de amanh\u00e3, estabelecendo uma base s\u00f3lida para n\u00edveis cada vez mais elevados de desempenho.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are convinced that the permanent evolution of design, planning, construction, and operation practices leads to built environments with lower impact\u2014more sustainable and, ultimately, regenerative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, our team welcomed <strong>another LEED-certified membe<\/strong>r, further strengthening the firm\u2019s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/sustainable-architecture-principles-and-contemporary-challenges\/\">sustainable architecture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/energy-certificates-advantages-of-energy-efficiency\/\">energy efficiency<\/a>, and the creation of spaces that foster well-being, health, and quality of life, in alignment with the highest national and international standards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the LEED certification <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/people\/ricardo-cordeiro\/0011691970\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>The Relevance of LEED Certification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the significance of this certification and its impact on the contemporary architectural sector, it is important to highlight that:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/en\/architecture-and-urbanism\/\">Sustainable construction<\/a> is fundamentally a process of continuous improvement, in which today\u2019s best practices become tomorrow\u2019s standards, paving the way for higher levels of performance.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It contributes to the development of stronger communities, healthier indoor and outdoor environments, and closer connections with nature.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to drive permanent change in design, planning, construction, and operation practices, resulting in lower-impact, more efficient, and ultimately regenerative buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is LEED Certification? <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED <em>(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)<\/em>, created in 1992 by the <em>United States Green Building Council<\/em> (USGBC), is today the most globally recognized green building rating system. Its purpose is to distinguish projects that integrate responsible and efficient practices, establishing a benchmark methodology for architects, engineers, and developers seeking to align their work with global environmental and social goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To achieve certification, a building must meet objectives across several categories, assessed through a points system. Key categories include: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Location &amp; Transportation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sites well served by transport and infrastructure, reducing reliance on automobiles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Sustainable Sites:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solutions that preserve biodiversity and minimize environmental impact.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Water Efficiency:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reducing and reusing water consumption indoors and outdoors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Energy &amp; Atmosphere: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy efficiency, use of efficient systems, renewable energy sources, and CO\u2082 emissions reduction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Materials &amp; Resources:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use of recycled or local materials and waste reduction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Indoor Environmental Quality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ventilation, air quality, natural light, thermal and acoustic comfort.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Innovation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practices and technologies that go beyond minimum requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the number of points achieved (minimum 40, maximum 110), projects can obtain: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>LEED Certified <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(40\u201349 points)<\/span><br \/>\n<b>LEED Silver<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (50\u201359 points)<br \/>\n<\/span><b>LEED Gold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (60\u201379 points)<br \/>\n<\/span><b>LEED Platinum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (80\u2013110 points)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-14742\" src=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Supporting2_Introduction_to_LEED_Certification-1000x281.webp\" alt=\"Symbols of the LEED certification categories, based on the scoring system: LEED Certified (40\u201349 points), LEED Silver (50\u201359 points), LEED Gold (60\u201379 points), and LEED Platinum (80\u2013110 points).\" width=\"1000\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mjarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Supporting2_Introduction_to_LEED_Certification-1000x281.webp 1000w, https:\/\/mjarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Supporting2_Introduction_to_LEED_Certification-768x216.webp 768w, https:\/\/mjarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Supporting2_Introduction_to_LEED_Certification-1536x432.webp 1536w, https:\/\/mjarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Supporting2_Introduction_to_LEED_Certification.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>International Recognition <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, LEED is one of the most widely used and recognized certifications worldwide, present in more than 180 countries, with over 100,000 certified projects. Residential buildings, offices, cultural facilities, schools, hotels, and even transport infrastructures have adopted LEED to ensure greater efficiency and international recognition. Beyond technical validation, LEED represents a commitment to sustainability, valued by users, investors, and public institutions, and often aligned with governmental energy efficiency policies.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Portugal, several landmark buildings have been awarded LEED certification. Among them are the Sonae Tech Hub and Lumnia, achieving Platinum and Gold levels respectively. Porto Business School became the first school in the country to achieve LEED Gold, while the Neya Porto Hotel was a pioneer in the hospitality sector with the same distinction. The S\u00e3o Dinis building, headquarters of GO Porto, also marked a milestone as the first rehabilitated public building in Portugal to earn certification.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Benefits of a LEED-Certified Project <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a LEED-certified project offers multiple advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Environmental:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced energy and water consumption, lower carbon emissions, and the promotion of renewable energies and sustainable materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Economic:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced operating costs over the medium and long term, greater durability of buildings, and increased property value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Social: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved indoor air quality, greater thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort, contributing to users\u2019 health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>Reputational<\/b>:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strengthened corporate image, market differentiation, and visible commitment to sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED has consolidated its position as one of the most important sustainability benchmarks in the construction sector. At a time when cities and buildings face the challenges of climate change, energy efficiency, and the demand for improved quality of life, LEED emerges as a clear path for architects, engineers, and investors committed to building responsibly and with a vision for the future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, MJARC Arquitetos has consistently sought to promote sustainable construction in every project, approaching it as a genuine process of continuous improvement. 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