Would like to know if it would be possible to earn points under this credit for implementing an permanent educational program and physical installation for end users to learn about the sustainable features of their space. Something similar to LEED Schools' "the school as a teaching tool" but as continuing education for staff?
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TINGXI WANG
16 thumbs up
August 4, 2010 - 9:14 am
it seens that it meet the ID Credit" Green eduction"''s requirement
Philip Herriges
PM/PANeumann/Smith Architecture
143 thumbs up
August 4, 2010 - 9:41 am
A CIR Ruling for LEED NC v2.2 dated 4/6/2009 references established requirements for public education and outreach which had previously been ruled on under INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS RULING DATED 9/24/2001; under LEED 2009, CIR’s are no longer relevant, but you might try to structure an ID credit around this and submit your own CIR to see whether the prior compliance path would still be acceptable. The prior rulings are as follows:
"To take advantage of the educational value of the green building features of a project and to earn a LEED point, any approach should be ACTIVELY instructional. Two of the following three elements must be included in the educational program:
1) A comprehensive signage program built into the building's spaces to educate the occupants and visitors of the benefits of green
buildings. This program may include windows to view energy-saving mechanical equipment or signs to call attention to water conserving landscape features.
2) The development of a manual, guideline or case study to inform the design of other buildings based on the successes of this project. This manual will be made available to the USGBC for sharing with other projects.
3) An educational outreach program or guided tour could be developed to focus on sustainable living, using the project as an example."
Also, the LEED 2009 ID+C Referene Guide on page 419 under heading "8.Examples" discusses in detail the qualities that an educational program would need to include.
Hope this helps
Alejandra Feliciano
LEED AP BD+CArchitects Smith Metzger
38 thumbs up
August 4, 2010 - 11:26 am
Thank you!