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Reduced Embodied Carbon
posted by Takiya Foskey on
Is paint considered to be part of the wall assembly?
Materials & Resources – Low Emitting Materials
posted by Takiya Foskey on
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 % c
Materials & Resources – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization
posted by Takiya Foskey on
The point system still requires clarification. A realistic example, with numerical values, should be provided to demonstrate the calculation of points
Last chance to comment on LEED v5
posted by Nadav Malin on
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.
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Climate Health
posted by Steven Kooy on
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.
Comment LEED V5: Bird Collision Deterrent Necessary Step
posted by Chloe Crumley on
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments the draft version (v.5) of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification criteria.
Last chance to comment on LEED v5
posted by Nadav Malin on
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.
Light Pollution and Bird Collision Reduction credits
posted by Annette Prince on
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
posted by Steven Kooy on
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.