What are the LEED rating system prerequisites for credit categories?
To qualify for the lowest LEED certification level, the project must meet the prerequisites in these five categories.
- Sustainable Sites.
- Energy and Atmosphere.
- Materials and Resources.
- Indoor Environmental Quality.
What credit categories exist for LEED certification?
These three fundamental elements help you achieve LEED certification for your project….There are four levels of certification:
- Certified (40–49 points)
- Silver (50–59 points)
- Gold (60–79 points)
- Platinum (80+ points)
How many credits do you need for LEED?
A building becomes certified after receiving a minimum of 40 credits from the USGBC….
| LEED® Certified | 40 – 49 points |
|---|---|
| Silver Level | 50 – 59 points |
| Gold Level | 60 – 79 points |
| Platinum Level | 80 + points |
What is LEED v4 credit?
In LEED v4, project teams find strategies around performance at the required (prerequisite) level and at the optional (credit) level. With this, teams consider and work toward higher levels of performance for projects at every stage – design, construction and operations.
What are the 8 categories of LEED?
LEED Credits Categories
- Sustainable sites. Any new construction will have an ecological impact.
- Water Efficiency.
- Indoor Environmental Quality.
- Material and Resources.
- Energy and Atmosphere.
- Location and Transportation.
- Innovation.
- Regional Priority.
What is a LEED category?
It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEED system comprises a combination of well-disciplined practices from the area of architecture, interior design, engineering, landscaping architecture and construction.
What are the VOC limits for leedv4 IAQ?
Limits table found below, or at the USGBC’s website. It’s the difference between just looking at Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and TVOC plus more details on these specific chemicals. Note: VOC maximum allowable limits are much lower for healthcare projects (200 vs. 500 ug/m3)
Are there any changes to LEED IAQ testing?
For those familiar with LEED IAQ Testing the changes in LEED v4 are not too substantial. The most significant change is likely to be the increased number of testing locations required for offices, retail, schools, hospitality, and multifamily residential projects.
What do you need to know about ieqc6.2?
Per the IEQ Space Matrix, for all individual and multi-occupant spaces, each space must have one lighting control to be counted towards the credit. For IEQc6.2, each unit must have its own thermal control to be counted towards the credit. More information by room for IEQc6.1 and IEQc6.2:
What is excluded from the LEED IEQ space matrix?
Some key rooms that are to excluded include: Patient Room Bathrooms, Linen Areas, Medical Records rooms, Nursing Short Term Charting Spaces, Supply and Nutrition areas, and prep and clean up areas. Critical care areas are also excluded as an exception for the credit.