You can also let tenants know that the facilities for collection and storage of recyclables are available to them, automatically earning MRp1 for LEED-CI.

Consider how LEED-CS prerequisites impact tenant fit-outs and communicate this to tenants before build-out. For example: 

During the leasing process, provide each tenant with the guidelines. They will need the guidelines before beginning their fit-outs.

If you plan to use the tenant guidelines for marketing purposes, make them a priority early in the process. 

Start the process early and make sure that everyone on the team understands roles and requirements, as it can be difficult to get the design team to provide specific information, and many owners are reluctant to review the guidelines. 

Providing tenants with cut sheets for your paint selections and other products will help them both understand the environmental benefits of your building, and help them select similar items for their own spaces.  

Having this information readily available streamlines the documentation process and makes for less work when incorporating the information in tenant guidelines.  

If including cut sheets in the tenant guidelines, the design team should track and collect product data sheets on all low-emitting materials, as well as those containing recycled content, and regional materials; FSC-certified wood; water-efficient products; energy-efficient systems; and IEQ features.

Be as specific as you can. For example: “We have provided X number of VAV boxes, giving you the ability to control your individual spaces if you are interested in pursuing LEED-CI IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort.”

Start developing the tenant guidelines by providing an outline of materials and systems essential to the sustainability of your CS building. Details of energy and water savings and exact products used can be filled in once they are finalized. Many projects choose to structure their guidelines in a credit-by-credit list.