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Assess Embodied Carbon/ Reduce embodied carbon
posted by Chantal Carius on
Not sure where the reference Table of the prerequisite comes from. For the GWP measures using EPD's is not enough, a LCA is completely needed.
Optimize building product BD+C and CS
posted by Chantal Carius on
- It is not clear how many products the project team will need for the option 1 or the option 2, the same table that ID+C has should be shown in this part.
- The credit's requirements
Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction
posted by Chantal Carius on
This credit should be attempting zero waste management in construction.
Minimized Site Disturbance
posted by Chantal Carius on
This prerequisite is a great goal to achieve.
The Thermal Environment Credit Category Needs Attention
posted by Chris Mackey on
I’m glad to see that the new standard includes a reference to a specific known problem of thermal comfort (overcooling) and the ASHRAE-55 section on it but I am overall very disappointed that there
Sound Environment and Occupant Experience
posted by Projetos Giner on
The LEED mission, as stated in the Strategic Plan, is to ensure that buildings create spaces that promote human and environmental well-being, including designing healthier and safer environments fo
Arbitrage option
CS-v4 EAc5:Renewable energy productionposted by Glen Boldt on
When using the "arbitrage" option, is there a limit regarding where, geographically, the replacement RECs can be purchased form?
Emmissions factor sources should be specified
posted by Caroline Quinn on
Recommend that in accordance with GHG Protocol emissions factors should be sourced from the EPA used for non-electricity energy sources.
LEED v5: O+M - Public Comments
posted by Kelly Mehring on
Integrative Process, Planning & Assessments
Credit: Operational Planning and Response for Resilience
Social Equity Assessment: Would be good to reference the Building EJ Toolkit as a resource for the social
posted by simon fowell on
I would recommend referencing the Building EJ Tool (https://www.ejtoolkit.com/) in this credit as a tool for project teams to more-easily complete the checklist / Social Assessment.