Volley Automation: A Smart Path to Higher LEED Certification and Long Term Value
If you’re building in dense urban environments, sustainability is no longer a luxury—it’s a requirement. Environmental awareness has reshaped the real estate market: tenants, investors, and municipalities all expect green, energy-efficient buildings. Created by the US Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is the most recognizable marker of a sustainable building, and achieving a higher certification level unlocks a range of economic benefits. However, moving up in LEED certification isn’t always straightforward—each level requires accumulating valuable points across various environmental categories. That’s where Volley Automation becomes a game-changer.
By choosing Volley Automation’s automated parking solutions, developers can secure as many as 8 out of the 10 LEED points needed to advance their project by one certification level. In a single decision, developers gain a significant head start on LEED progress, offering both immediate and long-term value.
Why LEED Certification Matters
LEED certification delivers more than just environmental kudos—it creates tangible economic advantages for developers. LEED-certified buildings attract higher property values, reduced operational costs, and better tenant retention.
- Lower operating costs: Energy-efficient features reduce water and energy consumption, delivering ongoing savings for property owners.
- Increased marketability: LEED-certified spaces are increasingly favored by both commercial and residential tenants, leading to reduced vacancy rates and premium rents.
- Regulatory incentives: Many cities and states offer tax breaks or expedited permitting for LEED-certified buildings, providing financial relief during development.
- Higher resale value: Certified properties are more appealing to institutional investors, who increasingly prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
With LEED’s multi-tiered system—Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—each level unlocks more of these benefits. However, reaching these levels requires careful planning, as developers must earn points across areas such as water efficiency, energy performance, and environmental impact reduction. This is increasingly true with LEED v4.1, the current active version of LEED, which emphasizes improved energy performance, material transparency, and grid harmonization – all of which are inherent elements of a Volley garage.
Volley Automation: As Many as 8 Points with One Smart Decision
Volley Automation’s innovative parking solutions provide an exceptional advantage: leveraging the capabilities of our system, projects may be able to claim up to 8 LEED points out of the 10 needed to move up an entire certification level. This kind of point accumulation through a single infrastructure decision is incredibly rare and can make the difference between achieving a higher LEED tier—or falling short.
Our automated garages reduce the environmental footprint of a building by:
- Minimizing land use: Volley densifies a garage by up to 2x, freeing up more space for green areas or revenue-generating amenities.
- Cutting energy consumption: Fewer moving parts and vastly reduced needs for ventilation and lighting of large spaces make these systems much more energy-efficient.
- Reducing emissions: Automated garages eliminate the need for vehicles to idle while searching for parking, directly reducing CO2 and other harmful gas emissions.
- Enhancing EV charging capacity: Automated parking systems can automate EV charging as well, improving utilization of EV charging stations.
These contributions align with key LEED credit categories, particularly in sustainable sites, energy optimization, and innovative design.
Immediate and Long-Term Value for Developers
Securing LEED points with Volley Automation isn’t just about earning a certification badge—it’s about building for the future. The upfront benefits are clear: developers can move from LEED Silver to Gold or from Gold to Platinum, enhancing the property’s appeal and commanding higher rents or sales prices.
In the long run, automated garages not only reduce operational costs but also future-proof the building. With stricter environmental regulations on the horizon, sustainable infrastructure will become even more essential, and retrofit solutions will become exceptionally expensive. Developers who invest in automated solutions today are better positioned to meet tomorrow’s standards while enjoying lower energy bills and maintenance costs.
Volley Automation: Your Partner for Smarter, Greener Development
Choosing Volley Automation is more than just a decision about parking—it’s a strategic move that enhances the overall value and sustainability of your project. Our automated garages are designed to align with the goals of modern developers by delivering environmental, economic, and operational advantages.
By helping developers secure LEED points through one smart infrastructure decision, Volley Automation makes it easier to achieve higher LEED certification levels—unlocking new opportunities for savings, marketability, and regulatory benefits. Whether your project is aiming for LEED Silver, Gold, or Platinum, Volley Automation is the partner that brings you closer to your sustainability goals.
With green buildings becoming the gold standard, it pays—literally and figuratively—to build with sustainability in mind. Contact us today to learn how Volley Automation can elevate your next project.
