Green Building Education - Is one large signage enough

From my project experience, comprehensive LEED signage has always been acceptable.  The designers seem to do a better job in showing the integration of sustainable strategies when it is one comprehensive sign as opposed to small, independent signs.

Hi Aishwarya,

No, one comprehensive sign will not comply. If you are pursuing the permanent signage as one of the two necessary options, you will need to sign various features. The signage must include comprehensive (address at least one credit or prerequisite in each category applied to the project) information about the LEED strategies used in the building/tenant space in each traditional component.

We have been successful with digital signage on a single monitor within the project (prominently located) as long as the signage contains a series of slides (or a video) that addresses the various sustainable strategies, as described above by Michelle.

Btw, note that the LEED Credit requires two forms of educational outreach. Signage counts for one form.

Hello,

It's great that you're considering sustainable practices for your campus project. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) generally encourages comprehensive and efficient signage to meet Green Education Credit Requirements. While having a larger sign in the lobbies is a positive step, it's also beneficial to incorporate smaller signage around the buildings. This approach contributes to a more inclusive and accessible environment, aligning with LEED's emphasis on promoting environmental awareness. Including smaller, strategically placed signage can enhance the overall effectiveness of your sustainability initiatives, providing clear information and fostering a heightened sense of environmental consciousness throughout the campus.

Best regards,
Hassan Izhar

Regarding the requirement for signage to be "comprehensive" and "address at least one credit or prerequisite in each category applied to the project" - Does this include the Integrative Process category? Additionally, my ID+C project is not achieving any points in the Location and Transportation category. Does this mean we don't need to include signage on any LT credits/concepts, or does it mean we are not eligible for this credit as we aren't able to provide signage addressing each category?

In our experience, this is one of the most creative credits in all of LEED ever since version 1.  The intent behind the credit drives so many opportunities to be diverse, inclusive, and most of all, educate.  It provides an opportunity to reach different audiences so that understanding what LEED is, what the project accomplished, what were the challenges (like no LT credits achievable), all can be included and wrapped under the definition of "Integrative Process."  There isn't a formula of how to meet the intent.  Just do active, engaging things and write a solid narrative to explain how the project signage, website, case study, building tours, open houses, etc. will give staff and visitors a chance to learn.  (Being robust and changeable into the future also helps!)

Thank you, Kath! I'm thinking to address the LT category, we can still write about promoting walkability and alternative transportation, even though we didn't meet LEED's minimum thresholds. I appreciate your response!

When we have gone after this credit, the reviewers want to see two educational strategies pursued and each strategy needs to address topics in each of the LEED categories. (i.e. Sustainable Sites, Location & Transporation, etc.) I guess that one sign would probably work as long as it touched on a minimum of one topic from each LEED category.