Elevate has released a LEED v5 Credit Guide, among the first roofing-specific resources to help architects, designers, and builders navigate the updated LEED framework ahead of LEED v4 and v4.1 registrations sunsetting on June 30, 2027.
As LEED v5 transitions from a focus on documentation to measurable, proven performance, roofing now directly influences how projects achieve sustainability and certification goals. The Elevate LEED v5 Guide provides a comprehensive overview on how roofing systems intersect with each LEED v5 credit category, including Integrative Process, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Project Priorities.
The tool details how roofing systems are critical in supporting the new model’s emphasized impact goals of climate action, quality of life, ecological conservation and restoration. By outlining how the roof directly applies to each category, the resource helps project teams consider roofing decisions early in the planning process.
As the development of data centers and other high-demand facilities continue to expand, the need to manage thermal transfer and peak energy demand places greater emphasis on roofing performance. Reflective membranes, high R-value insulation, and airtight detailing reduce thermal transfer and peak energy demand, contributing to lowered operational carbon and alignment with LEED v5 standards.
“LEED v5 raises the bar for sustainability expectations across all entities involved in a building, including the specifier and manufacturer” said Sherrie MacWilliams, Senior Sustainability Manager, Amrize Building Envelope. “The Elevate LEED v5 credit guide equips project teams to connect roofing specification decisions to measurable certification outcomes.”
The wide portfolio of EPD-backed Elevate commercial roofing products, including MAX PVC membranes and ISOGARD polyiso insulation, complement the brand’s new LEED v5 roofing guide. Together, they help architects and designers connect roofing decisions to measurable sustainability and performance goals under the updated framework.
To access the Elevate LEED v5 Credit Guide, please click here.
