Hi Everyone,
I am looking for some help if anyone has looked at the 2 rating
systems side by side. I am working with a company that is looking at
either certifying buildings on an individual building basis or trying to
certify the entire development instead of going through the hassel of
certifying 5-10 buildings. Has anyone done a comparison like this and
perhaps in a graphic form? I have looked at the 2 and noticed you do
need at least 1 certified new building to even attempt the neighborhood
development route, but was hoping someone did an extensive search
before. Thanks for any assistance!
Andrew
Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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February 24, 2011 - 1:20 pm
Andrew- I am not sure I would even know where to start on a comparison of the two Rating Systems, because they really are focused on two entirely different scales. The Neighborhood Development Rating System will require you to have a great deal of control over not only the buildings themselves, but also the roads, walkways and infrastructure that connects them. You would also need to make sure that the area the buildings are in would actually meet all the ND prerequisites. If you're really focused on the buildings primarily, I think you will likely be better off going with individual certifications.