Pre-Design

Typically, the requisite neighborhood density for Option 1 of 60,000 ft2 per acre can be met by two-story downtown development, or a denser area. The requirements for Option 2 can typically be met in a variety of settings, from dense urban areas to rural

Typically, the requisite neighborhood

Read more about Typically, the requisite neighborhood density for Option 1 of 60,000 ft2 per acre can be met by two-story downtown development, or a denser area. The requirements for Option 2 can typically be met in a variety of settings, from dense urban areas to rural

Determine early on which of the two compliance paths is most feasible for your project. This will be determined by your project location. For projects that have the choice, Option 2 may be easier to document, although both options require developing a sit

Determine early on which of the two compliance paths is most feasible for your project. This will be determined by your project location. For projects that have the choice, Option 2 may be easier to document, although both options require developing a site plan and documenting the existing conditions of the surrounding area.

Read more about Determine early on which of the two compliance paths is most feasible for your project. This will be determined by your project location. For projects that have the choice, Option 2 may be easier to document, although both options require developing a sit

Is your site “previously developed”? This credit is available only for projects on previously developed sites—those that have been graded or modified by human activity.

Is your site “previously developed”? This credit is available only for projects on previously developed sites—those that have been graded or modified by human activity.

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Using your preliminary LEED scorecard, note which Exemplary Performance thresholds might be attainable. Credits that are eligible for Exemplary Performance are noted throughout the LEED Reference Guide.

Using your preliminary LEED scorecard, note which Exemplary Performance thresholds might be attainable. Credits that are eligible for Exemplary Performance are noted throughout the LEED Reference Guide.

Read more about Using your preliminary LEED scorecard, note which Exemplary Performance thresholds might be attainable. Credits that are eligible for Exemplary Performance are noted throughout the LEED Reference Guide.

Brainstorm strategies for ID credits (Path 1) early, and involve your entire team, including designers, builders, owners, and occupants. Consider sustainability strategies that may fall outside the LEED rating system. Find out if the team has worked on an

Brainstorm strategies for ID credits (Path 1) early, and involve your entire team, including designers, builders, owners, facilities managers, and occupants. Consider sustainability strategies that may fall outside the LEED rating system. Find out if the team has worked on any past LEED projects that pursued interesting ID credits.

Read more about Brainstorm strategies for ID credits (Path 1) early, and involve your entire team, including designers, builders, owners, and occupants. Consider sustainability strategies that may fall outside the LEED rating system. Find out if the team has worked on an

No more than three of the points can be awarded for Exemplary Performance through Path 2, so to max out your points here you’ll need to also pursue Path 1 – Innovative Strategies.

No more than three of the points can be awarded for Exemplary Performance through Path 2, so to max out your points here you’ll need to also pursue Path 1 – Innovative Strategies.

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Consider whether one or both paths to earning points under this credit are suitable for your project:Path 1 – Innovation in Design: Use an innovative approach to something not already covered in the LEED rating system. This approach must represent a

Consider whether one or both paths to earning points under this credit are suitable for your project:

Read more about Consider whether one or both paths to earning points under this  credit are suitable for your project:Path 1 – Innovation in Design: Use an innovative approach to something not already covered in the LEED rating system. This approach must represent a

Generally, this is a low- to no-cost credit. The only requirement is the development of a curriculum that uses the building as a teaching tool. This can take quite a bit of staff time to develop, however.

Generally, this is a low- to no-cost credit. The only requirement is the development of a curriculum that uses the building as a teaching tool. This can take quite a bit of staff time to develop, however.

Read more about Generally, this is a low- to no-cost credit. The only requirement is the development of a curriculum that uses the building as a teaching tool. This can take quite a bit of staff time to develop, however.

This credit does not focus on improving test scores or health, but it can be helpful to discuss with faculty and staff (or incorporate into the curriculum) the benefits a green building can have on student performance and health.

This credit does not focus on improving test scores or health, but it can be helpful to discuss with faculty and staff (or incorporate into the curriculum) the benefits a green building can have on student performance and health.

Read more about This credit does not focus on improving test scores or health, but it can be helpful to discuss with faculty and staff (or incorporate into the curriculum) the benefits a green building can have on student performance and health.

Consider using different interior design elements for different areas or classrooms that can serve as exhibits for different products, materials, designs, or furniture types. Further, the opportunity for contests between classrooms—in terms of energy use,

Consider using different interior design elements for different areas or classrooms that can serve as exhibits for different products, materials, designs, or furniture types. Further, the opportunity for contests between classrooms—in terms of energy use, water use, and waste—can be a good way to engage students. (This generally requires tracking infrastructure and operational support.)

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