LEED v4
Schools – New Construction
Sustainable Sites
Site master plan

Schools-NC-v4 SSc7: Site master plan

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The project must achieve at least four of the following six credits, using the associated calculation methods. The achieved credits must then be recalculated using the data from the master plan.

  • LT Credit: High Priority Site
  • SS Credit: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
  • SS Credit: Open Space
  • SS Credit: Rainwater Management
  • SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction
  • SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction
A site master plan for the school must be developed in collaboration with school authorities. Previous sustainable site design measures should be considered in all master-planning efforts so that existing infrastructure is retained whenever possible. The master plan must therefore include current construction activity plus future construction (within the building’s lifespan) that affects the site. The master plan development footprint must also include parking, paving, and utilities. Projects where no future development is planned are not eligible for this credit. See all forum discussions about this credit »

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Steve Loppnow

LEED AP BD+C, Homes, EB:OM

Stok
Sustainability Account Manager

Credit language

USGBC logo

© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

Requirements

The project must achieve at least four of the following six credits, using the associated calculation methods. The achieved credits must then be recalculated using the data from the master plan.

  • LT Credit: High Priority Site
  • SS Credit: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
  • SS Credit: Open Space
  • SS Credit: Rainwater Management
  • SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction
  • SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction
A site master plan for the school must be developed in collaboration with school authorities. Previous sustainable site design measures should be considered in all master-planning efforts so that existing infrastructure is retained whenever possible. The master plan must therefore include current construction activity plus future construction (within the building’s lifespan) that affects the site. The master plan development footprint must also include parking, paving, and utilities. Projects where no future development is planned are not eligible for this credit. See all forum discussions about this credit »
Guest expert

Steve Loppnow

LEED AP BD+C, Homes, EB:OM

Stok
Sustainability Account Manager