I want to certify my project
Which certification, what scope, what programme? Start with a preliminary assessment.
Green buildings · Building performance
LEED, EDGE, WELL and YeS‑Int (YeS‑TR) certification
We guide certification of your building’s energy, water and indoor environmental performance.
Since 2018, we have provided certification, energy modelling and building performance consultancy in Türkiye and abroad.
100+ projectsConsultancy and engineering experience
Platinum · Gold · SilverLEED levels achieved
Industrial · Hotel · Office · Existing buildingCertified building types
2 working daysTo receive your proposal
Where would you like to start?
I am an architect or engineer
Technical support for your project team in energy modelling, daylight, building physics and certification.
I am studying or researching
What is LEED? An international certification system that scores the environmental performance of buildings.
Our Services
Green Building Consultancy
We provide specialist consultancy in international and national green building certification for all types of building projects. By determining the certification program that fits your project's needs and goals, we stand by your side through every stage, from design to operation.
Certification consultancy
LEED
LEED Consulting
AECO coordinates your LEED credit strategy, technical studies and submission, supporting your project through assessment.
Review the serviceLEED
LEED Existing Building Consultancy
Consultancy and preparation for LEED O+M assessment of existing buildings, using operational data and required measurements.
Review the serviceYeS-Int
YeS‑Int Green Certificate Consulting
AECO plans your YeS-Int application with a Green Certification Specialist (YESU), coordinating technical studies, documents and the project schedule.
Review the serviceEDGE
EDGE Consulting
Compare energy, water and material efficiency options for EDGE certification. AECO coordinates the calculations and application with your project team.
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WELL Consulting
Align air, water, light and comfort objectives with your design. AECO coordinates WELL documentation and the assessment process.
Review the serviceSustainable and Healthy Building Consultancy
Passive House Consultancy
We assess the envelope and building services together, considering climate, orientation, use and architectural constraints. Options are reviewed for reducing energy demand.
Review the serviceSustainable and Healthy Building Consultancy
Envision Consultancy
Our Envision consultancy considers environmental and community impacts, resource use and long-term performance. We establish objectives appropriate to the project stage and organise responsibilities and evidence collection across the team.
Review the serviceBuilding performance and simulation
ENERGY
Building Energy Modelling
We provide building energy modelling for project teams and LEED consultants, comparing envelope, system and lighting options through simulation.
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Building Optimisation
Compare envelope, lighting and HVAC options through building simulation. AECO evaluates energy performance, comfort and operating costs together.
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Daylight Simulation and Solar Radiation
Assess daylight, glare and solar radiation with AECO. Use simulation results to inform façade, glazing and shading decisions.
Review the serviceBuilding Performance Modelling Services
Building Physics Applications
We assess the building envelope and indoor environment as an interconnected system. Climate, material properties, use and junction details are considered for their effect on performance.
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Engineering Design
Electrical Design and Consultancy
We consider electrical infrastructure alongside building use, capacity and continuity of operation. From concept to detailed design, we coordinate with architectural and mechanical teams so that system selection, maintenance access and future changes are addressed from the outset.
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Mechanical Design and Consultancy
Mechanical design involves more than equipment capacity. We bring together the envelope, occupancy, indoor air quality, controls and maintenance requirements to develop solutions suited to the project.
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Interior Design and Consultancy
We evaluate aesthetic decisions alongside practical needs and technical requirements. Layout, lighting, finishes and ease of maintenance are considered in terms of how the space will work every day.
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Other Services
Testing and Measurement Services
We develop a measurement and verification plan to understand how design targets are met in use. Locations, timing, instrument requirements and assessment criteria are agreed before work begins.
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Sustainable Materials Consultancy
Sustainable material selection requires more than a single label or declaration. We review manufacturer documentation against the project's use and certification objectives, comparing options on a clearly defined basis.
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Training
We tailor training to participants' responsibilities, existing knowledge and organisational needs. Technical concepts are explored through examples, document reviews and exercises.
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Expertise in certification and building performance
Together we plan the technical studies, application documents and preparation for certification review around your project’s goals.
- Shared platform access
- Certification-platform access is shared with the client so the application and review process can be followed.
- Scope
- The proposal clearly sets out the scope of work, each party’s responsibilities and any exclusions.
Founder, Sustainable Building Consultant
LinkedIn profile ↗- LEED AP BD+C
- LEED AP O+M
- WELL AP
- EDGE Expert
- EDGE Auditor
- ENV SP
- Certified Passive House Designer
- Green Certification Specialist (YESU)
USGBC Silver Member- LEED AP BD+CLEED expertise for new buildings and major renovations.
- LEED AP O+MLEED expertise for existing building operations and maintenance.
- WELL APExpertise in the WELL Building Standard.
- EDGE ExpertProfessional expertise in EDGE certification consultancy.
All credentials (8)
- EDGE AuditorAuditor credentials for reviewing EDGE submissions and evidence.
- ENV SPExpertise in assessing infrastructure sustainability with Envision.
- Certified Passive House DesignerCredentials for designing low-energy buildings to the Passive House standard.
- Yeşil Sertifika Uzmanı (YESU)Expertise in YeS-Int applications and documentation.
Search by name in the issuing organisations’ professional directories:
LEED ↗WELL AP ↗EDGE ↗Passive House ↗Project analysis
KBSolar: a verified LEED Platinum result
AECO provided certification services for KBSolar Smart Green Building in Kocaeli under LEED 2009 BD+C: New Construction.
The project achieved LEED Platinum with 85 points on 24 May 2021. The certification result can be checked in the public USGBC project record.
View the project analysis- Certification
- LEED-NC v2009 · Platinum
- LEED points
- 85
- Certification date
- 24 May 2021
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
From first assessment to certification review, in 5 steps.
New-building certification progresses alongside design and construction. We align the work with these stages and define each deliverable at the outset.
Preliminary assessment
We review your project’s current status and suitability for the intended certification.
When · Deliverable
Targets and strategy
We agree the credit strategy, responsibilities and required information with the project team.
When · Deliverable
Design and analysis
Energy modelling, daylight and building physics analysis inform the design, as required by the agreed scope.
When · Deliverable
Implementation and documentation
We compile implementation evidence and prepare the documentation required by the certification system.
When · Deliverable
Review and outcome
We address review comments with the project team and prepare the outcome and close-out file.
When · Deliverable
Certification timeline and proposal scope
Why does certification follow construction?
New-building LEED certification requires evidence of both design and implementation. Construction completion, testing and final documentation determine when the review can proceed. One duration cannot apply to every project.
The proposal states which deliverable is due at each project stage. For existing buildings, we plan around the availability of operational data and required measurements.
Proposal: 2 working days. This is separate from the time required to complete certification.
Project experience
Selected project references
Selected work across building types and consultancy scopes.
A reference list suited to your sector and project scale is shared during the initial consultation.
Industrial
Alkım Textile Eurasia OSB Building
Yalova, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED v4 BD+C: NC · Silver
- Certified floor area
- 9,384 m²
- AECO’s role
- Certification consultancy · Building performance modelling
- Certification year
- 2022
SolarWall used solar heat to preheat fresh air.
View project Project analysis USGBC project record
Existing building · Hotel
Royal Uzungöl Hotel
Trabzon, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED-EB:OM v2009 · Gold
- Certified floor area
- 3,245.53 m²
- AECO’s role
- O+M consultancy
- Certification year
- 2019
LEED Gold certification awarded.
View project Project analysis USGBC project record
Industrial
Atasan Metal
Sakarya, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED v4 BD+C: NC · Gold
- Certified floor area
- 13,641 m²
- AECO’s role
- Certification consultancy · Building performance modelling
- Certification year
- 2023
LEED Gold certification awarded.
View project Project analysis USGBC project record
Office
Altınbaş - Pirnus 10 Office Building
İstanbul, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED-NC v2009 · Gold
- Certified floor area
- 1,598 m²
- AECO’s role
- Certification consultancy · Building performance modelling
- Certification year
- 2020
Modelled energy costs were reduced by 33.8% against the LEED reference.
View project Project analysis USGBC project recordNew building
KBSolar Smart Green Building
Kocaeli, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED-NC v2009 · Platinum
- Certified floor area
- 172 m²
- AECO’s role
- Certification consultancy · Building performance modelling
- Certification year
- 2021
The design combined energy efficiency and on-site PV to reduce modelled energy costs by 61.8% against the LEED reference, and the project achieved Platinum.
View project Project analysis USGBC project record
Industrial
Denge Plastic GEPOSB Factory
Kocaeli, Türkiye
- Certification
- LEED v4 BD+C: NC · Silver
- AECO’s role
- Certification consultancy · Building performance modelling · Daylight simulation
- Certification year
- 2019
Modelled energy costs were reduced by 20.5% against the reference building, and the annual daylight model calculated an sDA of 57.42%.
View project Project analysis USGBC project recordQuestions about green buildings
Before you decide.
Common questions about programme, scope and cost. A preliminary assessment helps us answer them for your project.
How long does LEED certification take?
For a new building, LEED progresses alongside design and construction. Construction completion, required testing and documentation, followed by certification-body review, determine the outcome date. A single week or month range would therefore be misleading. Our proposal aligns consultancy deliverables with your project stages; we respond with a proposal within 2 working days.
The 5-step process ↗What determines the cost of certification?
Consider four cost components: consultancy; certification-body registration and review fees; technical analysis such as energy modelling; and commissioning or performance testing where required. The proposal identifies which items are included. Certification bodies publish their fees on their official websites.
Official LEED registration and review fees ↗
See what shapes the proposal ↗EDGE or LEED: which is right for my project?
Is resource efficiency the main priority, or do you need a broader environmental assessment? Consider the building type, intended scope and systems accepted by the client or finance provider.
Certification services ↗| Decision factor | EDGE | LEED |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | Projects focused on measurable savings in energy, water and material-related impacts. | Projects assessing energy and water alongside indoor environments, transport, site and materials. |
| Planning | Design certification and the audit of the completed building are separate stages. | Design, construction and final submission shape new-building work; operational data shapes existing-building work. |
| Key benefit | Compare resource-efficiency measures in one model. | Document building performance across a broad set of credit categories. |
Can an existing building be certified?
Yes. LEED O+M provides a certification pathway for existing, operational buildings. We review the building’s use, operational data and eligibility to define the scope for initial certification or recertification.
Explore LEED consultancy ↗How can certification support finance and leasing?
Certification presents building performance through evidence that others can assess. Consider its relevance in three areas:
- Green finance
Certification can document a finance product’s building-performance requirements. Confirm the accepted system and level with the finance provider at the outset.
- Tenant and investor expectations
It helps present requested environmental criteria, reports and building performance in a common assessment framework.
- Operating costs
Energy and water analysis helps identify improvement options. Actual savings depend on implementation, use and operating conditions.
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