Revisit your baseline materials budget as the design evolves to make sure that the numbers remain accurate and that you’re on track to achieve your goal for the credit.
The cost value for LEED calculation is determined by separating each component by weight as a percentage of the total. For example, if a $100 piece of built-in casework contains 80% (by weight) salvaged
Choose one of two options depending on whether your project is new construction or rehabilitation:
Option 1: For new construction, total parking capacity must not exceed minimum parking required by local zoning. Also, provide preferred parking for carpools and vanpools that can serve at least 5% of total building occupants.
Option 2: For rehabilitation projects, provide no new parking, and preferred parking for carpools and vanpools that can serve at least 5% of total building occupants.
Based on which is best for your project, choose one of two options:
Option 1: Tenant parking spaces must not exceed minimum parking capacity required by local zoning. Also, provide preferred parking for carpools and vanpools that can serve at least 5% of tenant occupants.
Option 2: Provide no parking or subsidies for parking for tenant occupants.
Consider this credit, and the reduction of parking capacity, before negotiating your lease. It is helpful to research zoning requirements for any building you are considering leasing.
