In the latest issue of our blog series, LEED v4 to v5: Know Before you Go, we break down the major changes shaping the future of LEED certification through a detailed visual guide. 

This edition highlights the restructured impact areas and essential new prerequisites. From carbon assessments and climate resilience to building envelope commissioning, the visual guide outlines how credits shift in the new version and what has changed from optional to mandatory requirements. 

Read the full summary to see how previous LEED projects stack up against these new benchmarks.

Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.

See all posts in the series here.

Get ready to make the switch to LEED v5 alongside HUSARCH’s team of experts. Learn what is changing and tips for effective implementation.

This is the third post in our LEED v4 to v5 Blog Series.

Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.

See all posts in the series here.

Watch the boxing match between LEED v4 & LEED v5 to find out which is the best for your project!

This is the second post in our LEED v4 to v5 Blog Series:

Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.

See all posts in the series here.

Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.

Get your projects ready with the help of our LEED v4 to v5 Blog Series.