Schematic Design

For projects with more than one main entrance, you may draw a circle from more than one entrance. The area contained within the circles drawn from all these radii is then used as your project’s radius.

Your project area must be defined consistently throughout all LEED credits (per the project description).

Together, the owner and design team should set preliminary lighting goals and incorporate them into the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) for building

Adding ductwork to meet credit requirements can add costs; incorporate space-planning strategies to minimize this issue. 

Develop an outline of all the IEQc5 requirements that apply to your project, and confirm that the schematic design accommodates each one. 

Hazardous storage containers should be located in a secure area outdoors and away from air intakes. 

Design in containment drains in spaces where mixing of hazardous chemicals occurs, like labs or maintenance areas.

Provide adequate space for storage and containment of hazardous liquids. 

When planning for space allocation to meet credit requirements, consider strategies like merging exhaust systems into a single, main, designated exhaust, or stacking chemical use areas over each other on different floors to minimize ductwork. 

Strategies for space planning may include: