“A lot of good design decisions don’t follow the LEED matrix,” admits Christine Mondor, AIA, LEED AP and principal of evolve environment :: architecture. She explains that her biggest fear is that LEED will be seen as a certificate so formulaic that it can be achieved without thinking outside the box and that there are projects that could push harder. She believes that LEED is really a great starting tool for discussion, but many of her clients have different motivations, especially in residential design.”