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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...

Assess impact on human health related to geographical locations where trash from the building ends up

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments 2nd Public Comment
posted by Crystal Dreisbach on Oct 28, 2024, 3:25 pm

Part of the human impact assessment should include identifying where the trash from the building ends up (i.e., geographical location of landfills and/or incinerators) and the...

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization- Social Responsibility

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Steven Kooy on Oct 28, 2024, 3:33 pm

With respect to social health and equity, BIFMA recommends third party certification at the product level. The product manufacturer may conduct it's own social responsiblity audits versus a...