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LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Takiya Foskey on Oct 28, 2024, 9:54 pm

Is paint considered to be part of the wall...

Materials & Resources – Low Emitting Materials

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Takiya Foskey on Oct 28, 2024, 9:56 pm

Given that the LEED program will be updated every five years, the thresholds for low emitting materials should be increased to the proposed values in phases (from the LEED v4.1 value of 75 %...

Materials & Resources – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Takiya Foskey on Oct 28, 2024, 9:57 pm

The point system still requires clarification. A realistic example, with numerical values, should be provided to demonstrate the calculation of points

Manufacturer Inventories (3rd party...

Last chance to comment on LEED v5

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Water Efficiency 2nd Public Comment
posted by Nadav Malin on Sep 27, 2024, 9:56 am

Weigh in on the second public comment draft of LEED v5 here. You can reply to this thread or use the "Post a Question/Comment" button to start a new thread.

The...

Last reply: Andy Rhoades, Oct 28, 2024, 7:42 pm

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization- Climate Health

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Steven Kooy on Oct 28, 2024, 4:06 pm

Current language awards additional points for products that reduce their carbon footprint by 15% below the industry average. Furniture does not have an industry average. BIFMA is working with...

Last reply: Roberto Cucitore, Oct 28, 2024, 7:33 pm

Comment LEED V5: Bird Collision Deterrent Necessary Step

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Sustainable Sites 2nd Public Comment
posted by Chloe Crumley on Oct 28, 2024, 5:45 pm

Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments the draft version (v.5) of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification criteria. First off, I would like to commend the...

Last chance to comment on LEED v5

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Nadav Malin on Sep 27, 2024, 9:58 am

Weigh in on the second public comment draft of LEED v5 here. You can reply to this thread or use the "Post a Question/Comment" button to start a new thread.

The...

Last reply: Jodie Thill, Oct 28, 2024, 5:43 pm

Light Pollution and Bird Collision Reduction credits

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Sustainable Sites 2nd Public Comment
posted by Annette Prince on Oct 28, 2024, 4:58 pm

The LEED Light Pollution and Bird Collision Reduction credits are separate issues and should be given their own point designations. They should not be options with and "either/or" designation....

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization- LEVEL Recognition

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Steven Kooy on Oct 28, 2024, 3:55 pm

BIFMA will be releasing a new version of the e3 standard late 2024 or early 2025. BIFMA e3/LEVEL requires third party certificaiton for products to the e3 standard. BIFMA and it's members believe...

Add provisions for reuse to "Planning for Zero Waste Operations"

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources 2nd Public Comment
posted by Crystal Dreisbach on Oct 28, 2024, 3:16 pm

Please add a section on REUSE:

To eliminate single-use foodware, beverageware, and other disposable kitchen items from building’s waste stream:

  • Ensure in the building design...