In seeking IDc1 Innovation and Design point for LEED CS v2009, would the purchase of carbon offsets to reduce natural gas emissions be acceptable in achieving the ID point?

I have a commercial client who is the owner of a new-construction, multi-tenant building entering the final review phase of LEED-CS. I have a few questions about potential ID credits: 1.

If you have more than 2 components to your program, is there an opportunity to earn more than 1 point for this ID credit?

In my LEED Reference Guide (2009 Edition), in the Materials and Resources section (p.

Can the 3 paths be used in combination in order to achieve 5 points? I was wondering if it is possible to achieve 3 points under exemplary performance and then attempt 1 point for a pilot credit a

On a french project, the future occupants will be involved in the best practice functionning of the building. When external conditions are satisfying (temperature and wind) LCD screens placed in th