What is LEEDs take on reclaimed land that has not been previously developed? Can it still achieve the sensitive land protection credit if it does not meet the criteria for sensitive land, it is...

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I'm working in a project targeting LEED silvder under LEED v4 BD+C:NC. In our project, in addtion to the main buillding (LEED targeted), we have anogher supporting...

Eliot Allen LEED AP-ND, Principal Criterion Planners LEEDuser Expert 303 thumbs up March 5, 2024- 6:42 pm Lidia, you're correct there's no LEEDuser forum for Communities despite its official status. I'm unaware of non-contiguous land provisions in Communities, but it may not be a good idea to look toward ND because the two systems were developed very differently. ND doesn't allow non-contiguous land, except for intervening street rights-of-way. For Communities, you may want to check with USGBC staff. Eliot Log in or register to post comments Lidia Johansen Principal...

I am working on a LEED project with revolving doors at the building entrances. The project has a proposed glazing specification. The Client wants clear glass in the revolving doors which however...

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Under option 2 - Entryway systems, we need to put in place 10 feet elements in the primary direction of travel.

In our hotel project, the double door entrances leave no space...

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I am seeking clarification on a specific requirement mentioned in LEED V4.1 EQ Credit: Low Emitting Materials, specifically on page 235. The document mentions that...

Hello! We're assessing a single family home, where swimming pools will be build. I understand this goes against any outdoor water use saving, however there is no mention/ guidance/ limits set...

We have a mixed project with residential and office units. Residential area has apartments and few (12) duplex units. As per LEED requirement for Prerequisite 1- Minimum IA performance, CO...

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I am working on a mixed project targeting Parksmart for the parking area. In the design stage, the credits B3 and B4- Way Finding Systems- External and Internal were targeted....

There is a mixed-type building targeting LEED Platinum based in UAE. The project will have all toilet pods constructed offsite. If we go by the LEED V4 reference guide, any offsite application...