Schematic Design

Provide occupant controls for each individual space and avoid trying to normalize conditions in large areas or zones of a building. Separate controls will make it easier to achieve the credit in all spaces and improve occupant comfort while reducing unnee

Provide occupant controls for each individual space and avoid trying to normalize conditions in large areas or zones of a building. Separate controls will make it easier to achieve the credit in all spaces and improve occupant comfort while reducing unneeded energy use. For example, if there are ten adjacent offices, provide controls for each office separately. This strategy can also help you earn EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort.

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If using operable windows, locate as many people as possible close to them. The credit allows you to count a person as having access to an operable window if they are within a 20-foot depth and a 10-foot length from one. The operable portion of the window

If using operable windows, locate as many people as possible close to them. The credit allows you to count a person as having access to an operable window if they are within a 20-foot depth and a 10-foot length from one. The operable portion of the window must also be at least 4% of the size of the floor area of the space accessible to a given window, per ASHRAE 62.1-2004. For example, for a 5-foot-long window plus 10 feet on either side the total qualifying floor area would be 25 (5 + 10 + 10) multiplied by 20, or 500 ft2.

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For individually occupied spaces, identify the total number of workstations anticipated to be in each space per the project FTE count. "Workstations" are places where full-time occupants spend majority of their time.

For individually occupied spaces, identify the total number of workstations anticipated to be in each space per the project

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Innovation in Design credits developed must be comprehensive and provide a quantifiable environmental benefit. ID credits are not awarded solely for using specific products or technologies, especially when the product aids in the achievement of another LE

Innovation in Design credits developed must be comprehensive and provide a quantifiable environmental benefit. ID credits are not awarded solely for using specific products or technologies, especially when the product aids in the achievement of another LEED credit. For example, if you purchase highly efficient windows, you cannot gain an ID credit for this because it will contribute to the overall energy efficiency of your building, which is included in EAp2 and EAc1.

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Attempt as many Exemplary Performance credits as possible.

Attempt as many Exemplary Performance credits as possible.

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When pursuing ID credits under the Innovation in Design option, use the published catalog of ID credits from NCv2.2 rating systems (see Resources) as a reference for possible approaches. However, note that simply because a strategy has been approved

When pursuing ID credits under the Innovation in Design option, use the published catalog of ID credits from NCv2.2 rating systems (see Resources) as a reference for possible approaches. However, note that simply because a strategy has been approved for another project does not necessarily guarantee that it will be approved on a different project. In other words, the approach must be specific to the project in order to be considered for this credit.

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Develop a list of 6–8 ID credits that may be appropriate for your project and discuss the opportunities, costs, and barriers to implementation of each with your project team.

Develop a list of 6–8 ID credits that may be appropriate for your project and discuss the opportunities, costs, and barriers to implementation of each with your project team.