LEED Rating Systems
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LEED NC v2.2 — New Construction
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density & Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement & Verification
- EAc6Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage & Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1-1.2Building Reuse
- MRc1.3Building Reuse—Non-Structural
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
Indoor Environmental Quality
- EQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- EQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- EQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- EQc2Increased Ventilation
- EQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- EQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- EQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives & Sealants
- EQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints & Coatings
- EQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet Systems
- EQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
- EQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- EQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- EQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- EQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- EQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- EQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces
- EQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces
Innovation in Design
LEED NC 2009 — New Construction
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSpc7Light pollution reduction
- SSpc14Walkable project site
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc45Site assessment
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- LTpc70Green vehicles
- SSpc75Clean construction
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
- WEc1Water Efficient Landscaping
- WEc2Innovative Wastewater Technologies
- WEc3Water Use Reduction
- WEpc10Sustainable wastewater management
- WEpc17Cooling tower water use
- WEpc18Appliance and process water use reduction
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement and Verification
- EAc6Green Power
- EApc3Medical and process equipment efficiency
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
- EApc66Community contaminant prevention - airborne releases
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
- MRc4Recycled Content
- MRc5Regional Materials
- MRc6Rapidly Renewable Materials
- MRc7Certified Wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
- MRpc63Whole building life cycle assessment
- MRpc69Construction and demolition waste management
- MRpc76Material ingredient reporting
- MRpc77Material ingredient optimization
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc24Acoustics
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
- IEQpc68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED EBOM 2009 — Existing Building Operations
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSc1LEED Certified Design and Construction
- SSc2Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
- SSc3Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management
- SSc4Alternative Commuting Transportation
- SSc5Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat
- SSc6Stormwater Quantity Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Reduction—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- SSpc64Site improvement plan
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
- WEc1Water Performance Measurement
- WEc2Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
- WEc3Water Efficient Landscaping
- WEc4Cooling Tower Water Management
- WEpc17Cooling tower water use
- WEpc18Appliance and process water use reduction
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices
- EAp2Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2.1Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis
- EAc2.2Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation
- EAc2.3Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning
- EAc3.1Performance Measurement—Building Automation System
- EAc3.2Performance Measurement—System-Level Metering
- EAc4On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc5Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc6Emissions Reduction Reporting
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc66Community contaminant prevention - airborne releases
- EApc67Pilot alternative compliance path - EA prerequisite 2
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Sustainable Purchasing Policy
- MRp2Solid Waste Management Policy
- MRc1Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables
- MRc2Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
- MRc3Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions
- MRc4Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
- MRc5Sustainable Purchasing—Food
- MRc6Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit
- MRc7Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables
- MRc8Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods
- MRc9Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQp3Green Cleaning Policy
- IEQc1.1IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management Program
- IEQc1.2IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc1.3IAQ Best Management Practices—Increased Ventilation
- IEQc1.4IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
- IEQc1.5IAQ Best Management Practices—Facility Alterations and Additions
- IEQc2.1Occupant Comfort—Occupant Survey
- IEQc2.2Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc2.3Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring
- IEQc2.4Daylight and Views
- IEQc3.1Green Cleaning—High-Performance Cleaning Program
- IEQc3.2Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
- IEQc3.3Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials
- IEQc3.4Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment
- IEQc3.5Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc3.6Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
- IEQpc68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Innovation in Operations
Regional Priority
LEED CI 2009 — Commercial Interiors
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3.1Credit Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc3.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc3.3Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1.1Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power
- EAc1.2Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
- EAc1.3Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
- EAc1.4Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances
- EAc2Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc3Measurement and Verification
- EAc4Green Power
- EApc3Medical and process equipment efficiency
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3.1Materials Reuse
- MRc3.2Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishings
- MRc4Recycled Content
- MRc5Regional Materials
- MRc6Rapidly Renewable Materials
- MRc7Certified Wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventlilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc4.5Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc24Acoustics
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED CS 2009 — Core & Shell
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSc9Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
- SSpc14Walkable project site
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc45Site assessment
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- LTpc70Green vehicles
- SSpc75Clean construction
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Water Use Reduction
- WEc1Water Efficient Landscaping
- WEc2Innovative Wastewater Technologies
- WEc3Water Use Reduction
- WEpc10Sustainable wastewater management
- WEpc17Cooling tower water use
- WEpc18Appliance and process water use reduction
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5.1Measurement and Verification—Base Building
- EAc5.2Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering
- EAc6Green Power
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
- EApc66Community contaminant prevention - airborne releases
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
- MRc4Recycled Content
- MRc5Regional Materials
- MRc6Certified Wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
- MRpc63Whole building life cycle assessment
- MRpc69Construction and demolition waste management
- MRpc76Material ingredient reporting
- MRpc77Material ingredient optimization
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED Schools 2009 — Schools
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSp2Environmental Site Assessment
- SSpc75Clean construction
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSc9Site Master Plan
- SSc10Joint Use of Facilities
- SSpc14Walkable project site
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc45Site assessment
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- LTpc70Green vehicles
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
- WEc1Water Efficient Landscaping
- WEc2Innovative Wastewater Technologies
- WEc3Water Use Reduction
- WEc4Process Water Use Reduction
- WEpc10Sustainable wastewater management
- WEpc17Cooling tower water use
- WEpc18Appliance and process water use reduction
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement and Verification
- EAc6Green Power
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
- EApc66Community contaminant prevention - airborne releases
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
- MRc4Recycled Content
- MRc5Regional Materials
- MRc6Rapidly Renewable Materials
- MRc7Certified Wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
- MRpc63Whole building life cycle assessment
- MRpc69Construction and demolition waste management
- MRpc76Material ingredient reporting
- MRpc77Material ingredient optimization
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQp3Minimum Acoustical Performance
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc4.5Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings
- IEQc4.6Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
- IEQc9Enhanced Acoustical Performance
- IEQc10Mold Prevention
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED Retail–CI v2009 — Retail – Commercial Interiors
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental commissioning of building energy systems
- EAp2Minimum energy performance
- EAp3Fundamental refrigerant management
- EAc1.1Optimize energy performance - lighting power
- EAc1.2Optimize energy performance - lighting controls
- EAc1.3Optimize energy performance - HVAC
- EAc1.4Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
- EAc1.5Optimize energy performance - building envelope
- EAc2Enhanced commissioning
- EAc3Measurement and verification
- EAc4Green power
- EAc5On-site renewable energy
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and collection of recyclables
- MRc1.1Tenant space - long-term commitment
- MRc1.2Building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements
- MRc2Construction waste management
- MRc3.1Materials reuse
- MRc3.2Materials reuse - furniture and furnishings
- MRc4Recycled content
- MRc5Regional materials
- MRc6Rapidly renewable materials
- MRc7Certified wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum indoor air quality performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
- IEQc1Outdoor air delivery monitoring
- IEQc2Increased ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ management plan - during construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-emitting materials - flooring systems
- IEQc4.4Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
- IEQc4.5Low-emitting materials - furniture
- IEQc4.6Low-emitting materials - ceiling and wall systems
- IEQc5Indoor chemical and pollutant source control
- IEQc6Controllability of systems - lighting and thermal comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal comfort - design
- IEQc7.2Thermal comfort - employee verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and views - daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and views - views
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED Retail–NC v2009 — Retail – New construction
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction activity pollution prevention
- SSc1Site selection
- SSc2Development density and community connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield redevelopment
- SSc4Alternative transportation
- SSc5.1Site development - protect or restore habitat
- SSc5.2Site development - maximize open space
- SSc6.1Stormwater design - quantity control
- SSc6.2Stormwater design - quality control
- SSc7.1Heat island effect - nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat island effect - roof
- SSc8Light pollution reduction
- SSpc7Light pollution reduction
- SSpc14Walkable project site
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc45Site assessment
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- LTpc70Green vehicles
- SSpc75Clean construction
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental commissioning of building energy systems
- EAp2Minimum energy performance
- EAp3Fundamental refrigerant management
- EAc1Optimize energy performance
- EAc2On-site renewable energy
- EAc3Enhanced commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced refrigerant management
- EAc5Measurement and verification
- EAc6Green power
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
- EApc66Community contaminant prevention - airborne releases
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and collection of recyclables
- MRc1.1Building reuse - maintain existing walls, floors and roof
- MRc1.2Building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements
- MRc2Construction waste management
- MRc3Materials reuse
- MRc4Recycled content
- MRc5Regional materials
- MRc6Rapidly renewable materials
- MRc7Certified wood
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
- MRpc63Whole building life cycle assessment
- MRpc69Construction and demolition waste management
- MRpc76Material ingredient reporting
- MRpc77Material ingredient optimization
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum indoor air quality performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
- IEQc1Outdoor air delivery monitoring
- IEQc2Increased ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ management plan - during construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy
- IEQc4Low-emitting materials
- IEQc5Indoor chemical and pollutant source control
- IEQc6Controllability of systems - lighting and thermal comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal comfort - design
- IEQc7.2Thermal comfort - employee verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and views - daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and views - views
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
- IEQpc68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED Healthcare v2009 — Healthcare
Project Information Forms
Minimum Program Requirements
- MPR1Must comply with environmental laws
- MPR2Must be a complete, permanent building or space
- MPR3Must use a reasonable site boundary
- MPR4Must comply with minimum floor area requirements
- MPR5Must comply with minimum occupancy rates
- MPR6Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data
- MPR7Must comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction activity pollution prevention
- SSp2Environmental site assessment
- SSc1Site selection
- SSc2Development density and community connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative transportation - public transportation access
- SSc4.2Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative transportation - parking capacity
- SSc5.1Site development - protect or restore habitat
- SSc5.2Site development - maximize open space
- SSc6.1Stormwater design - quantity control
- SSc6.2Stormwater design - quality control
- SSc7.1Heat island effect - nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat island effect - roof
- SSc8Light pollution reduction
- SSc9.1Connection to the natural world - places of respite
- SSc9.2Connection to the natural world - direct exterior access for patients
- SSpc7Light pollution reduction
- SSpc14Walkable project site
- SSpc16Rainwater management
- SSpc45Site assessment
- SSpc55Bird collision deterrence
- SSpc75Clean construction
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Water use reduction
- WEp2Minimize potable water use for medical equipment cooling
- WEc1Water efficient landscaping - no potable water use or no irrigation
- WEc2Water use reduction - measurement and verification
- WEc3Water use reduction
- WEc4.1Water use reduction - building equipment
- WEc4.2Water use reduction - cooling towers
- WEc4.3Water use reduction - food waste systems
- WEpc17Cooling tower water use
- WEpc18Appliance and process water use reduction
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental commissioning of building energy systems
- EAp2Minimum energy performance
- EAp3Fundamental refrigerant management
- EAc1Optimize energy performance
- EAc2On-site renewable energy
- EAc3Enhanced commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced refrigerant management
- EAc5Measurement and verification
- EAc6Green power
- EApc3Medical and process equipment efficiency
- EApc8Demand response
- EApc27Reconcile projected and actual energy performance
- EApc56Renewable energy - distributed generation
- EApc65Monitoring based commissioning
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and collection of recyclables
- MRp2PBT source reduction - mercury
- MRc1.1Building reuse - maintain existing walls, floors and roof
- MRc1.2Building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements
- MRc2Construction waste management
- MRc3Sustainably sourced materials and products
- MRc4.1PBT source reduction - mercury in lamps
- MRc4.2PBT source reduction - lead, cadmium and copper
- MRc5Furniture and medical furnishings
- MRc6Resource use - design for flexibility
- MRpc52Material multi-attribute assessment
- MRpc53Responsible sourcing of raw materials
- MRpc54Avoidance of chemicals of concern
- MRpc61Material disclosure and assessment
- MRpc62Disclosure of chemicals of concern
- MRpc63Whole building life cycle assessment
- MRpc69Construction and demolition waste management
- MRpc76Material ingredient reporting
- MRpc77Material ingredient optimization
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum indoor air quality performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
- IEQp3Hazardous material removal or encapsulation (renovations only)
- IEQc1Outdoor air delivery monitoring
- IEQc2Acoustic environment
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ management plan - during construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy
- IEQc4Low-emitting materials
- IEQc5Indoor chemical and pollutant source control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of systems - lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of systems - thermal comfort
- IEQc7Thermal comfort - design and verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and views - daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and views - views
- IEQpc21Low-emitting interiors
- IEQpc22Interior lighting - quality
- IEQpc44Ergonomics strategy
- IEQpc57Enhanced acoustical performance - exterior noise control
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED ND v2009 — Neighborhood Development
Project Information Forms
Smart location & linkages
- SLLp1Smart location
- SLLp2Imperiled species and ecological communities conservation
- SLLp3Wetland and water body conservation
- SLLp4Agricultural land conservation
- SLLp5Floodplain avoidance
- SLLc1Preferred locations
- SLLc2Brownfields redevelopment
- SLLc3Locations with reduced automobile dependence
- SLLc4Bicycle network and storage
- SLLc5Housing and jobs proximity
- SLLc6Steep slope protection
- SLLc7Site design for habitat or wetland and water body conservation
- SLLc8Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies
- SLLc9Long-term conservation management of habitat or wetlands and water bodies
Neighborhood Pattern & Design
- NPDp1Walkable streets
- NPDp2Compact development
- NPDp3Connected and open community
- NPDc1Walkable streets
- NPDc2Compact development
- NPDc3Mixed-use neighborhood centers
- NPDc4Mixed-income diverse communities
- NPDc5Reduced parking footprint
- NPDc6Street network
- NPDc7Transit facilities
- NPDc8Transportation demand management
- NPDc9Access to civic and public space
- NPDc10Access to recreation facilities
- NPDc11Visitability and universal design
- NPDc12Community outreach and involvement
- NPDc13Local food production
- NPDc14Tree-lined and shaded streets
- NPDc15Neighborhood schools
Green infrastructure & buildings
- GIBp1Certified green building
- GIBp2Minimum building energy efficiency
- GIBp3Minimum building water efficiency
- GIBp4Construction activity pollution prevention
- GIBc1Certified green buildings
- GIBc2Building energy efficiency
- GIBc3Building water efficiency
- GIBc4Water efficient landscaping
- GIBc5Existing building reuse
- GIBc6Historic resource preservation and adaptive use
- GIBc7Minimized site disturbance in design and construction
- GIBc8Rainwater management
- GIBc9Heat island reduction
- GIBc10Solar orientation
- GIBc11On-site renewable energy sources
- GIBc12District heating and cooling
- GIBc13Infrastructure energy efficiency
- GIBc14Wastewater management
- GIBc15Recycled content in infrastructure
- GIBc16Solid waste management infrastructure
- GIBc17Light pollution reduction
Innovation in Design
LEED Pilot Credits — LEED Pilot Credit Library
Process-Related Pilot Credits
- PC5Preliminary Integrative Project Planning & Design
- PC6Integrative Project Planning & Design
- PC48Discovery—Analysis to Support Integrative Process
Location-Related Pilot Credits
Sites-Related Pilot Credits
Water-Related Pilot Credits
Energy-Related Pilot Credits
- PC3Medical and Process Equipment Efficiency
- PC8Demand Response
- PC46HVAC Commissioning
- PC56Renewable Energy—Distributed Generation
- PC65Monitoring Based Commissioning
- PC66Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases
- PC67Pilot Alternative Compliance Path: EA Prerequisite 2
Materials-Related Pilot Credits
- PC1 Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials
- PC2PBT Source Reduction: Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds
- PC11Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials
- PC19Whole Building Reuse
- PC20Recycled Content
- PC43Certified Products
- PC50Environmentally Preferable Structure and Enclosure
- PC51Non-Structural Materials Transparency
- PC52Environmentally Preferable Non-Structural Products and Materials—Prescriptive Attributes
- PC53Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials
- PC54Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern in Building Materials
- PC61Material Disclosure and Assessment
- PC62Disclosure of Chemicals of Concern
- PC63Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
- PC69Construction and Demolition Waste Management
- PC76Material Ingredient Reporting
- PC77Material Ingredient Optimization
IEQ-Related Pilot Credits
- PC4Innovative Ventilation
- PC59Occupant Engagement
- PC21Low Emitting Interiors
- PC22Lighting – Lighting Quality Only
- PC23Quality Views
- PC24Acoustical Performance
- PC57Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control
- PC44Ergonomics Strategy
- PC47Acoustic Comfort
- PC68Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path
Performance-Related Pilot Credits
LEED for Homes Pilot Credits
- PC28Trades Training
- PC29Housing and Jobs Proximity
- PC30Alternative Transportation
- PC31Heat Island Reduction
- PC32WaterSense for New Homes
- PC33Performance of Energy Star for Homes
- PC34Design for Adaptability
- PC35Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- PC36Compartmentalization
- PC37Balancing of Heating & Cooling Distribution Systems
- PC38Advanced Utility Tracking
- PC72Active Solar-Ready Design
- PC73HVAC Start-Up Credentialing
- PC71Performance of Energy Star for Homes
- PC74No Environmental Tobacco Smoke
