For twenty years or so, companies like Pilkington (Spacia) have been cranking out R-5ish (center-of-glass) vacuum-insulated glazing (VIG). The attraction of glazing units with a very thin profile, relatively low weight, and a high level of performance is strong, particularly for retrofit applications.
Yes. This information can be found in the LEED Credit Library. Just navigate to your project’s rating system and version, and then select the “Innovation catalog” from the list of credit categories on the left. The Innovation catalog is a handy resource for browsing the USGBC-approved innovation credits available to your project. Check out our tipsheet for more information about Using the Innovation Catalog.
Yes. This information can be found in the LEED Credit Library. Just navigate to your project’s rating system and version, and then select the “Innovation catalog” from the list of credit categories on the left. The Innovation catalog is a handy resource for browsing the USGBC-approved innovation credits available to your project. Check out our tipsheet for more information about Using the Innovation Catalog.
Operational policies and plans can no longer be pursued as standalone credits. Instead, LEED v4 introduced a new Innovation credit called the LEED O+M Starter Kit. Teams must pursue two of the five EBOM v4 policies/plans listed below order to earn one Innovation point. A second Innovation point can be achieved by documenting an additional two policies/plans.
Yes. If there is no exterior lighting within the LEED project boundary, you can simply document this fact and achieve the credit. You don’t need to meet any fixture shielding requirements or take perimeter illumination measurements.
Sample Innovation documentation from a LEED BDC v4 Gold certified project in Denver, Colorado
Sample Innovation documentation from a LEED BDC v4 Gold certified project in Denver, Colorado
Sample Innovation documentation from a LEED BDC v4 Gold certified project in Denver, Colorado