LEED for NC or LEED for Homes?

Jennifer Marston

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January 10, 2011

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 01/11/2011 - 20:11

Jennifer, I think you are correct that LEED-NC is the right choice here. However, if you use the 40/60 rule given in the rating system selection policy I could see an arguement being made for LEED for Homes. Seems like you have some choice.

Elizabeth (Zeba) Floyd

Project Director

Sustainable Design Consulting LLC

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 03/01/2011 - 19:30

Do you view the LEED-Homes Multifamily Mid-Rise as the required rating system when the project is over 60% residential? Or is LEED-NC still an option?

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 03/01/2011 - 19:50

Elizabeth, I would say that LEED for Homes would be strongly recommended at 60% residential, but not necessarily "required." Are there particulars from your project that you'd like feedback on?

Ted Bardacke

LEED Faculty (ND), AICP, Senior Associate, Green Urbanism

Global Green USA

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Wed, 03/16/2011 - 16:24

Elizabeth: To me this sounds like a LEED for Homes project (3 stories, mostly residential, individualized HVAC) and will certainly be cheaper to pursue as HERS rating is almost always cheaper than commissioning. If the project is 4 stories, then it is LEED-Homes Midrise. Both regular Homes and Mid-rise have guidance for the commercial tenant space that will also be more flexible than NC.