USGBC LEED-AP-ID+C - LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) V4

Wood derived fuel contributes toward the Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, as it is considered a form of waste diversion. Diverting wood waste to be used as fuel is a recognized strategy for reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, aligning with the goals of sustainable waste management practices outlined in LEED1.

References:

LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide2.

LEED Credit Library - Materials and Resources3.

Canada Green Building Council’s insight on Construction and Demolition Waste Management1.

 To determine the feasibility of earning the Location and Transportation Credit for Reduced Parking Footprint, the project team needs to understand the local zoning code’s requirements for the minimum number of parking spaces. This is because the credit aims to minimize the impact on the environment by reducing parking capacity to meet but not exceed local zoning requirements1.

References:

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Guide, which outlines the intent and requirements for the Reduced Parking Footprint credit2.

The specific details of the Reduced Parking Footprint credit in the LEED credit library, which mention not exceeding the minimum local code requirements for parking capacity3.

Discussions on LEEDuser forums about the Reduced Parking Footprint credit, which clarify the need to comply with local zoning requirements and not exceed them1.

For the LEED Location and Transportation Credit for Bicycle Facilities, providing at least one on-site shower and changing facility for employees is a minimum requirement to earn the credit. This is to encourage cycling as a mode of transportation by offering amenities that support cyclists1.

References:

LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C): Reference Guide2.

LEED Credit Library: Bicycle Facilities1.

LEED Certification- Requirements for LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities3.

 Advanced Energy Metering is the credit that works synergistically with the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning. This is because Advanced Energy Metering involves the implementation of submetering systems that provide data on the building’s energy use. This data is crucial for the ongoing commissioning process to ensure that the building’s systems are operating as intended over time. The data helps in identifying opportunities for energy savings and ensures that energy conservation measures continue to perform optimally12.

References:

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Guide3.

LEED Credit Library - Energy and Atmosphere4.

Advanced Energy Metering Credit Information1.

For the Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 2, it is essential to document walking routes from the project to each use. This demonstrates the walkability and accessibility of the diverse uses from the project site, which is a key aspect of this credit.

References: The LEED reference guide for Interior Design and Construction emphasizes the importance of walkability and the need for projects to be located in areas with diverse uses and services within a walkable distance1. Additionally, the documentation requirements for this credit include maps and site analysis reports that detail the walking routes to surrounding amenities23.

The WaterSense label, or a local equivalent, is a requirement for the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction in LEED v4 ID+C. This label ensures that eligible newly installed plumbing fixtures are both water-efficient and high-performing. The use of WaterSense labeled products is part of the strategy to reduce aggregate water use by 20% from the baseline12.

References:

LEED v4 Indoor Water Use Reduction Calculator3.

LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide4.

LEED v4 water efficiency credits: Do you know the new standards?1.

LEED QUALIFICATION GUIDE - v42.

The Fundamental Commissioning and Verification prerequisite requires commissioning of the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems and assemblies. While the building envelope is not typically commissioned, it must be included in the owner’s project requirements (OPR) and basis of design (BOD), and its design must be reviewed.

References: The LEED v4.1 reference guide for Interior Design and Construction outlines the scope of commissioning process activities, which includes the requirement for exterior enclosures to be limited to inclusion in the OPR and BOD, as well as the review of the OPR, BOD, and project design12.

Reusing existing materials from another building, like the raised flooring in this case, contributes to the LEED goal of reducing the demand for virgin materials and minimizing environmental impact. This reuse can be considered as part of the Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction credit, which falls under the umbrella of Materials and Resources credits. Specifically, Option 3 of this credit deals with building and material reuse. By refurbishing and reinstalling an existing raised floor, the tenant's actions demonstrate leadership in extraction practices because they are extending the lifecycle of existing materials, thereby reducing the need for new materials and the environmental burden associated with material extraction and processing.

References:Information about the Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction credit within Materials and Resources, clarifying the options for earning points through material reuse .

In a LEED Interior Design and Construction project, the inclusion of 25% by cost Cradle to Cradle v3, Gold certified products, and 25% by cost products assessed with the GreenScreen List Translator aligns with the requirements for Material Ingredient Optimization. This option rewards projects for using products that document their material ingredient optimization to minimize the impact and improve human and ecological health. Achieving this with a significant percentage of the total product cost can lead to exemplary performance recognition.

References:

LEED v4 ID+C Reference Guide1

GreenScreen List Translatorâ„¢ information2

LEED v4 ID+C Materials and Resources Credit Library3

LEED v4 ID+C Innovation credits details4.