We have just submitted a LEED(TM) Certification Package for the 1st of three buildings comprising a corporate campus. Submitted with this Certification Package for the 1st building were 3 potential Innovation Credits. These credits dealt with the campus as a whole and are applicalbe to all 3 buildings. Should the Innovation Credits be awarded for the 1st building, will the two remaining buildings of the campus be eligible for these same Innovation Credits?
The strategies and documentation for achieving site credits may be "duplicated" in your applications, but a clear description of how the whole site achieves the intended credits is necessary. It must be clear that none of the required areas or facilities is counted twice. Each credit should be carefully assessed and treated fairly, respective of overall site issues (e.g., pervious surfaces) versus individual building issues (e.g., roofing). For example, if the project is applying for SSc5.2, which requires that permanent open space be designated adjacent to the building, the area of this open space must reflect the combined footprints of all of the buildings. Applicable internationally.