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Excluding spaces from the project's LEED Boundary

CI-v4 MPR2: Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
posted by Nadia Azzam on May 18, 2023, 4:34 pm

Hello, 

We are currently designing office space that will occupy a portion of the 1st level and the entire 3rd level of a building, with a staircase connecting the...

Last reply: Andrey Kuznetsov, Sep 18, 2024, 10:42 pm

Building reuse plus addition

NC-v4.1 MRc1: Building life-cycle impact reduction
posted by Erica Downs on Sep 1, 2021, 5:34 pm

Can someone please clarify if the entire project (including additions) is used as the "denominator" for this credit?  Or only the existing building that is being resused?  I am finding the credit...

Last reply: Lorax Partnerships, Sep 18, 2024, 4:31 pm

Reheating more than 30% at the VAV

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Dave Hubka on Sep 17, 2024, 12:29 pm

I am becoming involved with a project that is being designed to reheat more than 30% of the max cooling airflow rate at the...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Sep 18, 2024, 11:28 am

What Documentation- Specs or Submittals? Cadmium and Lead Paint still an issue for NEW Paint?

Healthcare-v4 MRc6: PBT source reduction - lead, cadmium and copper
posted by Heather Ane Zeto on Sep 18, 2024, 10:18 am

2 questions in 1!
What documentation are you uploading to meet the credit requirements?

  • The Credit Language reads "Specify..." for so many of the requirements.
    • This...

Clubhouse Building Type? Public Assembly or Non-Residential?

NC-v4.1 EAc2: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Junaid Mujahid on Sep 3, 2024, 1:47 am

A clubhouse project with amenities including: Gymnasium, Yoga/Aerobic Studios, Party Hall, Dining Hall, Lounge, Small Retail Stores, Prayer Rooms, Basement Parking should be categorised under...

Last reply: Junaid Mujahid, Sep 18, 2024, 4:00 am

Clarification Needed on Reporting Bus Trips

NC-v4.1 LTc5: Access to quality transit
posted by on Sep 17, 2024, 1:12 pm

I’m seeking clarification on a matter related to daily trip reporting for our local transit system. We have multiple buses running simultaneously on certain routes. For instance, the local Route...

Last reply: Andrey Kuznetsov, Sep 18, 2024, 2:50 am

SS Credit: Rainwater Management- Option 2- Natural land cover conditions

CS-v4.1 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Finance Team on Sep 14, 2024, 8:42 am

Hi All,

We are working on a major renovation of an office project (shell only) and aim to certify it under the LEED v4.1 BD&C CS scheme.

The project site is 2,000 m², with a...

Last reply: Finance Team, Sep 17, 2024, 5:19 pm

5 year replacement period?

CI-v4 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
posted by Laura Charlier on Sep 17, 2024, 2:03 pm

"For existing buildings with existing equipment or projects that use existing central plants, teams will need to check if CFC-based refrigerants are being used. If they are, LEED requires either...

When to submit this credit, DR or CR? Documentation of distribution of menstrual hygiene products

Pilot-Credits WEpc147: All-Gender Restrooms
posted by Linn Stolt on May 30, 2022, 10:38 am

Hi!

I am wondering when you should submit the documentation for this credit, during desgin review or during construction review? Where can you see this information? I have the same...

Last reply: Irene Garcia Saez, Sep 17, 2024, 6:51 am

Integrative Analysis of Building Materials

Pilot-Credits MRpc103: Integrative Analysis of Building Materials
posted by Chris Lombardo on Dec 3, 2021, 6:23 pm

of LEED/Environmental Services Choate Construction Company LEEDuser Premium Member October 4, 2023- 5:07 pm EPDs/HPDs,SDS/MSDS all help address the requirements of this pilot credit. This forum has been so helpful...

Last reply: Sayali Gudekar, Sep 16, 2024, 4:25 pm