Austin, Texas LEED Requirements

The City of Austin has numerous green building provisions within the city building code, with requirements that vary according to location, zoning designation and building type. The building standards rely on the Austin Energy Green Building Rating system and the LEED* certification system as metrics.

Mueller Redevelopment Project - all offices, single tenant retail establishments, institutional buildings larger than 25,000 square feet, and multi-family residential buildings with three or more units. LEED Certification can be used as an alternative form of compliance.