You can easily earn this point, simply by including a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) as an integral member of the project team. Since the LEED certification process relies on detailed understanding of LEED, having a LEED AP on board benefits the project and can save significant time and effort, while earning your project a point with this credit.

The LEED AP needs to be involved as a “principal participant” from the start of the project, according to the credit language.

To qualify for this credit you must have facility alterations and additions take place, under the specific LEED definition, during the Performance Period. Having just one trade specialty on the job does not constitute an alteration. Be sure your project is eligible for this credit by double-checking that the work performed meets the requirements shown below under the FAQs.

The large and thriving market for reused furniture makes this credit an easy one to achieve—and you can often find items that are as good as new. It can be a bit more time-consuming to search for furnishings that are appropriate for your project, and to ensure that what you find is durable enough.

If your project involves moving existing tenants from one location to a new commercial interior fit out, the easiest way to obtain this credit is to reuse your existing furniture.