I've reviewed all the ID points for NC that I can find here and in the ID Catalogue and haven't found any reference to achieving an ID point for panelized or modular construction. It would provide multiple energy and waste reduction benefits, but these are either included in other LEED credits or expressing excluded, as relates to MRc2. However, the materials efficiency aspect is not covered in the main credit set, and in LEED Homes there is a credit for Framing Efficiency including a path for modular components. For mixed-use projects using LEED NC has anyone been successful in achieving a related ID point? If so, details appreciated...
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Glen Phillips
Sustainability ProfessionalBright Green
42 thumbs up
January 28, 2015 - 2:43 pm
Did you consider MRpc63 (Pilot credit for Whole Building LCA)? I expect that this would be rather time intensive to document, and I can't say if any of the whole building LCA software knows how to address modular construction, although it does seem like it might offer a plausible way forward if your client is especially motivated to be recognized for the modular approach. Since this credit (or pilot credit for LEED 2009) is specific to the structure and enclosure, it seems like a good match for this type of strategy.
Deborah Lucking
Director of SustainabilityFentress Architects
LEEDuser Expert
245 thumbs up
June 3, 2015 - 8:13 pm
We achieved an Innovation Credit (under v2.2, mind you) for demonstrating the embodied energy savings realized by using brick instead of pre-cast, on a project. I could dig up more details, if you are interested.
Lawrence Lile
Chief EngineerLile Engineering, LLC
76 thumbs up
June 4, 2015 - 1:56 pm
Currently, reviewers are rejecting ID credits that involve "only one product or process", which gives this less of a chance of passing, even if it mirrors a previously approved credit. That being said, it is probably worth turning it in, just don't count on it. If you can recast it under an available pilot credit you have a better chance.
Jon Clifford
LEED-AP BD+CGREENSQUARE
LEEDuser Expert
323 thumbs up
June 4, 2015 - 10:46 pm
You might find something similar in the Innovation Catalog on the USGBC LEED Credit Website: http://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction/v2009/innovation-catalog. If not, you will find numerous examples of “comprehensive” approaches that you might use as templates for developing strategies that could qualify as ID credits.
Finally, I believe that LEED Canada has a “Durable Building” credit that could come close to what you describe.