buidling that is in total 9 stories - 8 stores residential can it be certified under LEED BD+C?

Stephan Zweig

Civil Engineer

BLPTK Construction

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June 23, 2020

I have a new buidling that is in total 9 stories (ground floor + 8 floors). The ground floor is a retail and the 8 stores are residential. Can this building be certified under LEED BD C v4, or does it need LEED Ap Homes?

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Cam Fitzgerald

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 06/24/2020 - 11:57

Yes, it is considered mixed use (although the retail may be a small portion of the building area).

Stephan Zweig

Civil Engineer

BLPTK Construction

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Mon, 07/06/2020 - 09:31

Do you know if this building ( is in total 9 stories (ground floor + 8 floors). The ground floor is a retail and the 8 stores are residential) that will be certified under LEED BD C v4 needs a green rater for Homes?

Konstantina Kalliakoudi

Mechanical Engineer

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Tue, 07/07/2020 - 08:19

Projects pursuing certification under LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction do not require a Green Rater. Check the rating system selection guidance here: https://www.usgbc.org/leed-tools/rating-system-selection-guidance. From 4 stories and above a residential buidling can be certified under LEED BD New Construction.