LEED Certifications

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is a voluntary rating system for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions.

Since its inception in 1998, LEED has evolved through three versions to more accurately represent and incorporate emerging green building technologies.

Today, LEED consists of a suite of nine rating systems across five major categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Additional points can be assigned for Innovation in Design and Regional Priority.

Read more information about LEED certification here.

LEED Certified Buildings - SMU Main Campus:

• J. Lindsay Embrey Engineering Building - Awarded LEED Gold - 2007 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Caruth Hall - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Annette Caldwell Simmons Hall - Awarded LEED Gold - 2012 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Elizabeth Perkins Prothro Hall - Awarded LEED Silver - 2013 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Anita and Truman Arnold Dining Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Armstrong Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Crum Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Kathy Crow Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Loyd Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Ware Commons - Awarded LEED Gold - 2014 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Moody Coliseum and Miller Event Center - Awarded LEED Silver - 2014 - (LEED NC Version 3)
• Dallas Hall - Awarded LEED Gold - 2015 - (LEED EBOM Version 3)
• Harold Clark Simmons Hall - Awarded LEED Gold - 2016 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Dr. Bob Smith Health Center - Awarded LEED Silver - 2016 (LEED HC Version 3)
• Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center - Awarded LEED Gold  - 2018 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Armstrong Fieldhouse - Awarded - LEED Silver  - 2020 (LEED NC Version 3)
• Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation - Awarded LEED Silver (LEED NC Version 3)
• Frances Anne Moody Hall - Certified (LEED NC Version 4)
• Owen Arts Center -  Silver (LEED NC Version 3)

LEED Certified Buildings - SMU-in-Taos Campus:

• Casita Armstrong - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Clements - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Harvey - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Thetford - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Ultima East - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Ultima West- Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Casita Ware - Awarded LEED Gold - 2010 (LEED NC Version 2.2)
• Carolyn and David Miller Campus Center - Awarded LEED Silver - 2016 (LEED NC Version 3)

LEED Certified Interior - SMU Main Campus:

• The Martha Proctor Mack Grand Ballroom - SMU Dallas - Awarded LEED Certified - 2012 (LEED CI Version 3)