Hernando Miranda, PE, LEEd AP, Sole Proprietor, Soltierra LLC, Carlsbad, Calif.

Reform the LEED process

The U.S. Green Building Council recently released proposed versions of its LEED rating systems, collectively called LEED 2009. Use of the LEED system has grown tremendously, and is expected to accelerate as local and state government agencies pass resolutions requiring LEED certification for both public and private projects.