The LEED reference guide for this credit states that the LCA option can only be used on new buildings or extensions to existing buildings. In the flowchart in LEEDuser in order to determine the different options, it seems that LCA is can be used for existing buildings. This seems to be a contradiction.
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Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
183 thumbs up
September 12, 2016 - 7:29 am
Emmanuel, good catch! That chart needs an update!
FABIO VIERO
Head of SustainabilityManens S.p.A.
18 thumbs up
May 9, 2018 - 7:02 am
What about the case of renovation of a building maintaining existing structure and providing a new envelope?