Missing that the emergency response plan should be communicated to the local fire department. 

The draft version of LEED v5 for existing buildings (1)undervalues cleaning in the weighting process, (2)eliminates the prerequisite for systems and worker training, and (3) does not provide a...

The term “Project Priorities” implies transactional activities. There is no recognition of operational activities. As this credit category represents an opportunity for an additional 10 points,...

Granted a maximum of 10 points, this credit category is overweight, given that an existing building has no control over its location and minimal control over transportation alternatives. The...

While the total of 20 points for this category is adequate, it is overweighted toward the Indoor Air Quality Performance and Occupant Satisfaction Survey. How much weight should an occupant...

There are no basic concerns with the Sustainable Sites credit category, as the credit/points are all within the building sphere of control. The credit category may be underweighted at 2 points....

This credit category is underweighted from an operations perspective. More attention should be focused on adopting circular economy principles over simple waste disposal strategies. The shift to...

This credit category is underweighted from an operations perspective. More attention should be focused on adopting circular economy principles over simple waste disposal strategies. The shift to...

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,...

This credit provides 3 options to achieve a total of 12 points for...