Green and LEED-certified homes are becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly constitutes a green home? Does a home have to be LEED-certified to qualify as Green? No. Many homes have green features, yet don't hold a LEED certification. To become LEED certified requires a costly and lengthy process. Many homeowners, architects and builders opt to follow the LEED recommendations without actually completing the certification process. A home with LEED-certified features will always be indicated by the LEED logo provided by the





