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LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Michael Scharpf on May 16, 2024, 1:40 pm

The big difference to LEED v4 is that this credit only considers NON-STRUCTURAL building products in the optimization process.

Why have structural building products been excluded from the...

Materials and Resources | Optimized Building Products

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Michael Scharpf on May 16, 2024, 1:49 pm

Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) responsible sourcing certification for concrete pertains to sustainable sourcing and manufacturing practices for concrete. It addresses similar...

Receptacles in multifamily midrise building

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Emma McKay on May 16, 2024, 2:14 pm

Hi all,

I have a project that is pursuing this pilot credit, as it aligns with city requirements for separate collection for organic waste. The building is 15 stories, and corridors are...

Water Efficiency (WE) – Public Comment Draft, Page 17

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Diane Bauer on May 16, 2024, 7:45 pm

From an operations perspective, we believe the Water, Energy, Waste and IEQ credit categories should have a more balanced point allocation. With increasing concerns over access to fresh water,...

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: CSC and structural building products

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Carsten Rieck on May 17, 2024, 10:40 am

The certification according to the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) should be considered in version 5. CSC aims to promote responsible sourcing and production of concrete, cement and...

What consultants are included in a design contract?

Pilot-Credits IPpc90: Social equity within the operations and maintenance staff
posted by Rebecca Holt on May 17, 2024, 12:27 pm

Can anyone confirm what consultants should be included in the design contract? In a typical prime consultant contract, there are subconsulting disciplines which we assume would be part of the...

LEED and complex factors BPF, PI, PIt, BBUEC, BBREC- Could be more accessible for everyone.

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Energy and Atmosphere Public Comments
posted by Alex Edwards on May 17, 2024, 1:31 pm

At the upcoming SimBuild event, an intriguing presentation awaits: ‘I’m speaking at the #SimBuild 2024 Conference in Denver, discussing ASHRAE 90.1’s Building Performance Factors. I hope to...

Regional Materials

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Sarah B Gregg on May 17, 2024, 1:57 pm

Consider adding an option to reward the use of locally sourced materials. I understand previous variations of this type of credit have been quite difficult to achieve since most building...

Social Equity Assessment: Would be good to reference the Building EJ Toolkit as a resource for the social

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments Public Comments
posted by simon fowell on May 17, 2024, 2:52 pm

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...

Emmissions factor sources should be specified

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments Public Comments
posted by Caroline Quinn on May 17, 2024, 3:44 pm

Recommend that in accordance with...