"Energy Atmosphere 6.1" change to "Energy & Atmosphere 6.1 (a) and EA 11.1"

"EA 8.2" change to "EQ 8.2"

" ENERGY STAR w/ IAP" change to "EPA Indoor airPLUS"

"...plants and the house perimeter limits the habitat suitable for insect infestation." change to: "...plants and the house perimeter limits the habitat suitable for insect infestation. To earn SS 5 (d), all structures that connect to the home without a gap (e.g., porches, steps) must be at least 24" from mature plant parts."

"Include no wood-to-concrete connections." Change to: "Include no wood-to-concrete connections or separate any exterior wood-to-concrete connections with metal or plastic dividers. SS 5 (c) applies to all exterior elements, including the fa

"Keep all wood (i.e., siding, trim, structure) at least 12 inches above soil (code typically requires 8 inches)." change to: "Keep all wood (i.e., siding, trim, structure) at least 12 inches above soil (code typically requires 8 inches). This requirement only applies to wood within the built structure; it does not apply to material stored on-site during construction. This requirement applies to wood that is directly exposed to soil or air, including non-structural elements such as trim and siding.

[Add new paragraph just before Exemplary Performance section] Trees installed should be mature enough to have a caliper (trunk thickness) of at least 1.5 inches. Also, it is acceptable to use ten 2-gallon shrubs rather than four 5-gallon shrubs per 500 sf."

"Deliver any equipment literature (e.g., user manuals, brochures, specifications) to the builder or project team leader." change to: "Present any system equipment information and design plans to the Verification Team."

[Add a new paragraph under Approach and Implementation just before the paragraph starting "Rather than choosing a landscape first..."]"If a temporary irrigation system is installed below ground , it should be treated as permanent and it can be awarded points under WE 2.1. If an irrigation system is installed above ground, it should be treated as temporary and it cannot be awarded points under WE 2.1"

In the fourth line of the third paragraph, replace the text "Washington, DC 20036" with "Washington, DC 20037"