LEED BD+C Credits

Question 1

IP Preq. 1: Integrative Project Planning and Design

Answer 1

Develop a health mission statement and incorporate it in the OPR. Include goals and strategies. Create a LEED action plan to determine LEED Certification level to pursue, select LEED credits to meet that level, and identify responsible parties to selected credits.

Question 2

IP Credit 1: Energy and Water-RElated Systems

Answer 2

Starting in pre-design and continuing, identify and use opportunities to achive synergies. Steps include: Discovery (perform a preliminary energy and water analysis before schematic design)(Assess at least 2 potential energy saving strategies and potential non potable water supply sources and water demand volumes), Implementation( document how the analysis informed the OPR&BOD, demonstrate on on-site non potable water supply source used.

Question 3

LT Credit 1: LEED for Neighborhood Development

Answer 3

Locate the Project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for NEighborhood Development.

Question 4

LT Credit 2: Sensitive Land Protection Opt 1

Answer 4

Locate the development footprint on land that has been previously developed

Question 5

LT Credit 2: Sensitive Land Protection Opt 2

Answer 5

Locate the development footprint on land that has been previously developed or that does not meet the criteria for sensitive land. Prime farmland. Flooplain subject to 1% or greater chance. Habitat for endangered species. Waterbodies within 100ft. Wetland within 50 ft.

Question 6

LT Credit 3: High Priority Site Opt. 1

Answer 6

Locate the project on an infill location in a historic district

Question 7

LT Credit 3: High Priority Site Opt. 2

Answer 7

Locate the project on one of the following: Site listed by EPA National Priorities List. Federal Empowerment Zone. Federal Enterprise Community Site. Federal Renewal Community site. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualifies Low Income Community. Site in US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Local Equivalent

Question 8

LT Credit 3: High Priority Site Opt. 3

Answer 8

Locate on a brownfield where soil or ground cover contamination has been identified, and where the local, state or national authority requires its remediation.

Question 9

LT Credit 4: Surrounding Density

Answer 9

Locate on a site whose surrounding existing density within 1/4 mile radius is 22,000sqft or FAR of 0.5 or 7 (DU/acre)

Question 10

LT Credit 4: Diverse Uses

Answer 10

Construct or renovate a building or a space within a building such that the main entrance is 1/2 mile walking distance of the main entrance of four to seven or eight or more existing diverse uses

Question 11

LT Credit 5: Access to Quality Transit

Answer 11

Locate any functional entry of the project within a 1/4 mile walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar or rideshare stops, or within a 1/2 mile walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or commuter ferry terminals. Qualified transit routes must have paired route service in opposite directions.

Question 12

LT Credit 6: Bicycle Facilities

Answer 12

Design or locate the project such that functional entry or bicycle storage is within a 200-yard walking distance or bicycling distance from a bicycle network that connects to at least one of the following: at least 10 diverse uses, a school or job center, or transit stops. (must be within 3 miles bicycling distance)

Question 13

LT Credit 6: Bicycle Facilities Commercial

Answer 13

Provide long term bicycle storage for at least 5% of all regular building occupants and 2.5% for peak visitors. But no fewer than 4

Question 14

LT Credit 6: Bicycle Facilities Residential

Answer 14

Provide short-term bicycle storage for at least 2.5% of all peak visitors but no fewer than 4 storage spaces. Provide 30% long term bicycle storage , but no less than one storage space per unit.

Question 15

LT Credit 7: Reduced Parking Footprint

Answer 15

Projects that have not earned points under LT Surrounding Density and Diversity Uses or LT Access to Quality TRansit must achieve a 20% reduction. Otherwise if either credit is achieved a 40% reduction is required.

Question 16

LT Credit 8: Green Vehicles

Answer 16

Designate 5% of spaces for green vehicles. A discounted parking rate of at least 20% for green vehicles is an acceptable substitute.

Question 17

LT Credit 8: Green Vehicles EVSE

Answer 17

Install electrical vehicle supply equipment in 2% of all parking spaces used by the project. Must be provided in addition to preferred spaces. Provide a level 2 charging capacity. Comply with regional standards. Be networked or internet addressable.

Question 18

LT Credit 8: Green Vehicles Liquid, Gas, or Battery Facilities

Answer 18

Install liquid or gas alternative fuel fueling facilities or battery stations for 2% of spaces.

Question 19

SS Preq. 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Answer 19

Implement an Erosion and Sedimentation Control ESC Plan that addresses soil loss during construction by storm water, sedimentation of storm sewer, and airborne dust

Question 20

SS Preq. Environmental Health Assessment (Schools & Healthcare)

Answer 20

Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment as described in ASTM to determine whether environmental contamination exists at the site. If the site is contaminated, remediate the site to meet local, state, or national environmental protection.

Question 21

SS Credit 1: Site Assessment

Answer 21

Complete and document a site survey or assessment that includes the following: Topography, Hydrology, Climate, Vegetation, Soils, Human Use, Human Health Effects

Question 22

SS Credit 2: Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat - On-Site Restoration

Answer 22

Preserve and protect from all development and construction activity 40% of the greenfield area within the LEED Site Boundary and Restore 30% of all portions of the site identified as previously developed. Projects that achieve a density of 1.5 floor-area ratio may include vegetated roof surfaces.

Question 23

SS Credit 2: Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat - Financial Support

Answer 23

Provide financial support equivalent to at least $0.40 per square foot for the total site area. Financial support must be provided to a nationally or locally recognized land trust within 100 miles of the project.

Question 24

SS Credit 3: Open Space

Answer 24

Provide outdoor space greate than or equal to 30% of the total site area. A minimum of that outdoor space must be vegetated. The outdoor space must be physically accessible and be one or more of the following. For projects that achieve a density of 1.5 floor-area ration the vegetated roofs can be used toward the minimum 25% vegetation requirement.

Question 25

SS Credit 4: Rainwater Management - Percentile of Rainfall Events

Answer 25

Path1 - 95th Percentile manage on site the runoff from the developed site using low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure. Path2 98th Percentile using LID and green infrastructure Path3 Zero lot line - 85th Percentile

Question 26

SS Credit 4: Rainwater Management - Natural Land Cover Conditions

Answer 26

Manage on site the annual increase in runoff volume from the natural land cover condition to the post-developed condition.

Question 27

SS Credit 5: Heat Island Reduction - Nonroof and Roof

Answer 27

Meet the following criterion: Install plants to provide shade, Provide shade with structures covered by generation systems, provide shade with vegetated structures, use paving material with a three-year SRI at least .28, use an open-grid pavement system

Question 28

SS Credit 5: Heat Island Reduction - Parking Under Cover

Answer 28

Place a minimum of 75% of parking spaces under cover. Any roof must have a three-year aged SRI of at least 32, be vegetated, covered by energy system.

Question 29

SS Credit 6: Light Pollution Reduction

Answer 29

Meet uplight and light trespass requirements, using either the BUG method or the calculation method.

Question 30

SS Credit 7: Site Master Plan (Schools)

Answer 30

The project must achieve at least four of the following six credits. LT: Hight Priority Site SS: Site Development-Protect or Restore Habitat SS:Open Space SS: Rainwater Management SS:Heat Island Reduction SS: Light Pollution Reduction

Question 31

SS Credit 8: Tenant Design & Construction Guidelines ( Core & Shell)

Answer 31

Publish for tenants an illustrated document to all tenants. Tenants do not have to follow.

Question 32

SS: Credit 9: Places of Respite (Healthcare)

Answer 32

Provide places of respite that are accessible to patients and visitors, equal to 5% of the net usable area. Provide additional dedicated places of respite for staff, equal to 2% of the net usable area.

Question 33

SS Credit 10: Direct Exterior Access (Healthcare)

Answer 33

Provide direct access to an exterior courtyard, terrace, garden, or balcony. The space must be at least 5 square feet per patient for 75% of inpatients and 75% of outpatients.

Question 34

SS Credit 11: Joint Use of Facilities (Schools) - Make Building Space Open to the General Public

Answer 34

Ensure at least 3 of the following types of spaces in the school are available to the public: Auditorium, Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Classroom, Playing field and stadium, Joint parking

Question 35

SS Credit 11: Joint Use of Facilities (Schools) - Contract with specific organizations to share building space

Answer 35

Ensure at least 2 of the following types of spaces in the school are available to the public: Commercial Office, Health Clinic, Community Service Centers, Police Office, Library / Media Center, Parking Lot, Commercial Business

Question 36

SS Credit 11: Joint Use of Facilities (Schools) - Use Shared Space Owned by Other Organizations

Answer 36

Ensure at least 2 of the following types of spaces in the school are available to the students: Auditorium, Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Classrooms, Swimming Pool, Playing fields and stadium

Question 37

WE Preq. 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Opt 1

Answer 37

No irrigation Required - show that the landscape does not require permanent irrigation beyond a max of two-yea period

Question 38

WE Preq. 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Opt 2

Answer 38

Reduced Irrigation - Reduce the projects landscape water requirement by at least 30% from the baseline. Reductions must be achieved through plant species and irrigation systems efficiency.

Question 39

WE Preq. 2: Indoor Water Use Reduction

Answer 39

For the fixture and fittings, reduce aggregate water consumption by 20% from the baseline. All newly installed plumbing fixtures must be Watersense. Install appliances, equipment, and processes within the requirement.

Question 40

WE Preq. 3: Building-Level Water Metering

Answer 40

Install permanent water meters that measure the total potable water use for the building and associated grounds. Metered data must be compiled into monthly and annual summaries. Commit to sharing the results with USGBC for 5-year period.

Question 41

WE Credit 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Opt. 1

Answer 41

Reduce outdoor water use through no irrigation beyond a maximum two-year establishment period.

Question 42

WE Credit 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Opt. 2

Answer 42

Reduce the projects landscape water requirement (LWR) by at least 50% from the calculated baseline for the peak watering month. Reductions must be made through plant species selection and irrigation system efficiency.

Question 43

WE Credit 2: Indoor Water Use Reduction

Answer 43

Further reduce fixture and fitting water use from baseline. Additional potable water savings can be earned using alternative water sources.

Question 44

WE Credit 2: Indoor Water Use Reduction EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE

Answer 44

Reduce indoor water consumption by 55%

Question 45

WE Credit 3: Cooling Tower Water Use

Answer 45

For cooling towers and evaporative condensers, conduct a one-time potable water analysis, measuring at least five control parameters.

Question 46

WE Credit 4: Water Metering

Answer 46

Install permanent water meters for two or more of the following water subsystems: Irrigation, Indoor Plumbing, Domestic hot water, Boiler water, Reclaimed water, Other Process Water

Question 47

EA Preq. 1: Fundamental Commissioning & Verification

Answer 47

Verify that the project's energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the OPR and BOD.

Question 48

EA Preq. 2: Minimum Energy Performance -Opt1 Whole Building Energy Simulation

Answer 48

Demonstrate an improvement of 5% for new construction projects in the proposed building performance rating compared to the baseline.

Question 49

EA Preq. 2: Minimum Energy Performance -Opt2 Prescriptive Compliance

Answer 49

Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ASHRAE 90.1. Comply with HVAC service water heating requirements.

Question 50

EA Preq. 2: Minimum Energy Performance -Opt3 Prescriptive Compliance Advanced Buildings

Answer 50

Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ASHRAE 90.1. Comply with Section 1: Design Process Strategies, Section 2: Core Performance Requirements, and Section 3: Enhanced Performance Strategies. The project must be less than 100,000 sq. ft.

Question 51

EA Preq. 3: Building-Level Energy Metering

Answer 51

Install new or use existing building-level energy meters, or submeters that can be aggregated to provide building-level data representing total building energy consumption. Commit to sharing the data for a five year period. At a minimum, energy consumption must be tracked at one-month intervals.

Question 52

EA Preq. 4: Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Answer 52

Do not use CFC-based refrigerants in new systems. When reusing existing equipment complete a phase out of all CFC before project completion.

Question 53

EA Credit 1: Enhanced Commissioning Opt1 - Enhanced Systems Commissioning

Answer 53

Complete the following commissioning process for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems.Including an ongoing commissioning plan and review the building operations 10 months after substantial completion. OR/in addition to develop monitoring-based procedures and identify points to be measured and evaluated to assess performance of energy and water-consuming systems.

Question 54

EA Credit 1: Enhanced Commissioning Opt2 - Envelope Commissioning

Answer 54

Fufill the Preq. and complete the commissioning process for the buildings thermal envelope. Including an ongoing commissioning plan and review the building operations 10 months after substantial completion.

Question 55

EA Credit 2: Optimize Energy Performance Opt1 - Whole Building Energy Simulation

Answer 55

Follow the energy modeling criteria from the Preq. to demonstrate a percentage improvement compared to the baseline.

Question 56

EA Credit 2: Optimize Energy Performance Opt2 - Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide

Answer 56

Implement and document compliance with the applicable standards in Chapter 4: Design Strategies and Recommendations by Climate Zone for the appropriate ASHRAE 50%

Question 57

EA Credit 2: Optimize Energy Performance EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE

Answer 57

Achieve a percentage improvement in energy consumption compared to the baseline of 54%

Question 58

EA Credit 3: Advanced Energy Metering

Answer 58

Install advanced energy meters for all whole building energy sources, any individual energy end uses that represent 10% of building consumption.

Question 59

EA Credit 4: Demand REsponse - DR Available

Answer 59

Participate in an DR program with real-time, fully automated DR. Enroll in a minimum of one year DR contract with the intention of multiyear renewal for at least 10% of the estimated peak electricity demand.

Question 60

EA Credit 4: Demand Response - DR not available

Answer 60

Provide infrastructure to take advantage of future demand response programs or dynamic, real-time pricing programs and complete the following activities.

Question 61

EA Credit 5: REnewable Energy Production

Answer 61

Use renewable systems to offset building energy costs. Use the building's annual energy cost calculated in EA Preq. Minimum Energy Performance Opt1. otherwise use CBECS to estimate energy use.

Question 62

EA Credit 6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management Opt1 - No Refrigerants or Low Impact Refrigerants

Answer 62

Do not use refrigerants or use only refrigerants that have an ODP of zero and a GWP of less than 50

Question 63

EA Credit 6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management Opt2 - Calculation of Refrigerant Impact

Answer 63

Select refirgerants that are used for equipment to minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion

Question 64

EA Credit 7: Green Power & Carbon Offsets

Answer 64

Engage in a contract to offset at least 50% or 100% of the projects energy from green power, carbon offsets, or RECs. Use the building's annual energy cost calculated in EA Preq. Minimum Energy Performance Opt1. otherwise use CBECS to estimate energy use.

Question 65

MR Preq. 1: Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Answer 65

Projects must provide an area of the building to dedicate to recycling. And provide areas for the safe disposal of batteries, mercury lamps, and electronic waste

Question 66

MR Preq. 2: Construction & Demolition Waste Management

Answer 66

Develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan that includes: Waste diversion goals for at least five material streams. Specify whether material will be commingled or separated. A final disposal and diversion rate report

Question 67

MR Preq. 3: PBT Source Reduction -Mercury (Healthcare)

Answer 67

Identify the types of mercury, how they are handled in the recycling program and the disposal method.

Question 68

MR Credit 1: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Opt1 - Historical Building Reuse

Answer 68

Maintain the existing building structure, envelope, and interior elements of a historic building

Question 69

MR Credit 1: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Opt2 - Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Building

Answer 69

Maintain at least 50%, by surface area, of the existing building structure, enclosure, and interior elements. Up to 25% of the building surface area may be excluded from the credit calculation because of damage.

Question 70

MR Credit 1: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Opt3 - Building and Material Reuse

Answer 70

Reuse or Salvage building materials from off site or on site as a percentage of the surface area. Surface area includes increments of 25%, 50%, and 75%

Question 71

MR Credit 1: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Opt4 - Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment

Answer 71

For a new construction, conduct a life cycle assessment of the project's structure and enclosure that demonstrates a minimum of 10% reduction, compared to the baseline building in at least three of the six impact categories.

Question 72

MR Credit 2: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - Environmental Product Disclosure Opt1 - EPD

Answer 72

Use at least 20 different permanently installed products sourced from at least five different manufacturers.

Question 73

MR Credit 2: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - Environmental Product Disclosure Opt2 - Multi-Attribute Optimization

Answer 73

Use products that comply with one of the criteria below for 50%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project. Criteria inculde: Third-party certified. USGBCS approved. Products within 100 miles are valued at 200% and structure and enclosure materials may not count more than 30% of the products.

Question 74

MR Credit 3: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials Opt 1 - Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting

Answer 74

Use at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least five different manufacturers that have been publicly released from their raw material supplier. Products from manufacturers count as 1/2. Approved Corporate Sustainability Reports came from the following: GRI, Organization for Economic Co-Operation Development , UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, USGBC approved

Question 75

MR Credit 3: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials Opt 2 - Leadership Extraction Practices

Answer 75

Use products that meet at least one of the responsible extraction criteria for at least 25%, by cost, of the total value. Responsible extraction includes: Extender producer responsibility, Bio-Based Materials, Wood Products, Material Reuse, Recycled Content, USGBC approved program.

Question 76

MR Credit 4: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Opt1 - Material Ingredient Reporting

Answer 76

Use at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least 5 manufacturers that use any of the following programs to demonstrate the chemical inventory of the product to as least 0.1%. Manufacturer Inventory, HPD, Cradle to Cradle or USGBC approved program

Question 77

MR Credit 4: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Opt2 - Material Ingredient Optimization

Answer 77

Use products that document their material ingredient optimization using the paths below for at least 25% by cost, of the total vlaue of permanently installed products. Greenscreen v1.2 Benchmark, Cradle to Cradle certified, REACH, USGBC approved program

Question 78

MR Credit 4: Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Opt3 - Product Manufacturers Supply Chain Optimization

Answer 78

Use building products for at least 25% by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project that: Are sourced from manufacturers with risk programs or independent third party verification.

Question 79

MR Credit 7: Furniture & Medical Furnishings (Healthcare) Opt 1- Minimal Chemical content

Answer 79

All components that constitute at least 5% by weight of furniture must contain less than 100 parts per million of at least four of the five chemical groups.

Question 80

MR Credit 7: Furniture & Medical Furnishings (Healthcare) Opt 2 - Testing and Modeling of Chemical Content

Answer 80

Salvaged and reused furniture more than one year old at the time of use is considered compliant.

Question 81

MR Credit 8: Design for Flexibility (Healthcare)

Answer 81

Increase building flexibility and ease of adaptive use over the life of the structure by employing at least three of the following: interstitial space, soft space, shell space, horizontal expansion, vertical expansion, above grading parking, demountable partitions, movable casework.

Question 82

MR Credit 9: Construction & Demolition Waste Management Opt 1 - Diversion

Answer 82

Recycle and or salvage nonhazardous construction and demo materials. Calculations can be by weight or volume. Divert at least 50% and Three Material streams. OR Divert 75% and Four Streams

Question 83

MR Credit 9: Construction & Demolition Waste Management Opt 2 - Reduction of Total Waste Material

Answer 83

Do not generate more than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per square foot of the building floor area.

Question 84

MR Credit 9: Construction & Demolition Waste Management Opt 1 - Diversion EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE

Answer 84

Divert at least 95% of construction and demolition materials

Question 85

EQ Preq. 1 : Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Opt1 - ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Answer 85

For mechanically ventilated spaces meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1

Question 86

EQ Preq. 1 : Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Opt2 - CEN Standards

Answer 86

Projects outside the US may meet the Comite European de Normalization Standard EN 15251-2007 and CEN 13779-2007

Question 87

EQ Preq. 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Answer 87

Prohibit Smoking inside the building . Designated smoking areas must be at least 25 feet from all entries, outdoor intakes, and operable windows. Signage must be posted 10ft from entrance.

Question 88

EQ Preq. 3: Minimum Acoustic Performance (Schools) Opt1

Answer 88

Achieve a maximum background noise level of 40dba from equipment. Each room must have a total surface area of acoustic material that equals or exceeds the total ceiling area of the room. Acoustic material must be 0.70 or higher.

Question 89

EQ Preq. 3: Minimum Acoustic Performance (Schools) Opt2

Answer 89

Confirm through calculations described in ANSI that reverberation time has been met.

Question 90

EQ Credit 1: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies Opt1 - Enhanced IAQ Strategies

Answer 90

Install permanent entryway systems at least 10 ft long. Sufficiently exhaust each space where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present. Each ventilation system that supplies outdoor air must have filters (MERV 13 or higher , CLass F& or higher) CISBE compliance

Question 91

EQ Credit 1: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies Opt2 - Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies

Answer 91

Confirm entry of pollutants at outdoor air intakes have been minimized through fluid dynamic modeling, gaussian dispersion analyses, wind tunnel modeling, or tracer gas. Increase breathing zone outdoor air intakes by at least 30% above the minimum. Monitor CO2 concentrations. Follow CIBSE flow chart.

Question 92

EQ Credit 2: Low Emitting Materials Opt1 - Product Category Calculations

Answer 92

Achieve the threshold level of compliance with emissions and content standards for the number of product categories.

Question 93

EQ Credit 2: Low Emitting Materials Opt2 - Budget Calculation Method

Answer 93

If some products in a category do not meet the criteria, the budget calculation method can be used. The budget method uses six assemblies : flooring, ceilings, walls, thermal and acoustic insulation, furniture, exterior applied product (Schools/Healthcare)

Question 94

EQ Credit 3: Construction Indoor Air Management Plan

Answer 94

Implement IAQ Management Plan- Follow SMACNA guidelines, MERV 8 for air handlers, prohibit smoking

Question 95

EQ Credit 4: Indoor Air Quality Assessment Opt1 - Flush-Out

Answer 95

Supply a total air volume of 14,000 cubic feet OR Supply a minimum of 3,500 cubic feet of outdoor air until 14,000 is achieved beginning at least 2 hours prior to occupancy. Once the space is occupied 0.3 cubic feet per min of air must be delivered

Question 96

EQ Credit 4: Indoor Air Quality Assessment Opt2 - Air Testing

Answer 96

After construction ends and before occupancy conduct a baseline IAQ test. If any tests fail, take corrective action and retest.

Question 97

EQ Credit 5: Thermal Comfort Opt1 - ASHRAE Standard 55-2010

Answer 97

Design heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and the building envelope to meet ASHRAE Standard 55

Question 98

EQ Credit 5: Thermal Comfort Opt2 - ISO and CEN Standards

Answer 98

Design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of ISO 7730:2005 or CEN Standard EN 15251:2007. Provide individual comfort controls for at least 50% of individual occupant spaces.

Question 99

EQ Credit 6: Interior Lighting Opt1 - Lighting Control

Answer 99

For at least 90% of individual occupant spaces provide individual lighting and for all shared multi-occupant spaces.

Question 100

EQ Credit 6: Interior Lighting Opt2 - Lighting Quality

Answer 100

Choose four of the following: Regularly occupied spaces use 2,500 luminance, Entire project use CRI of 80 or higher, 24,000 rated life of lights for 75% total, Direct overhead light 25%,

Question 101

EQ Credit 7: Daylight Opt1 - Simulation: SDa and ASE

Answer 101

Provide manual or automatic flare control devices. Demonstrate through computations that SDa achieves 55%, 75%, or 90% autonomy. AND demonstrate through annual computation that annual sunlight exposure of no more than 10% is achieved.

Question 102

EQ Credit 7: Daylight Opt2 - Simulation Illuminance Calculations

Answer 102

Demonstrate through computer modeling that illuminance levels will be between 300 and 3000 lux for 9am and 3pm at both equinox.

Question 103

EQ Credit 7: Daylight Opt3 Measurement

Answer 103

Achieve illuminance levels between 300 lux and 3000 lux for the floor area indicated in the table in the Reference Manual

Question 104

EQ Credit 8: Quality Views

Answer 104

Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoors via glazing for 75% of regularly occupied spaces. Additionally 75% of spaces must have multiple lines of sight, views with at least two of the following: flora, movement, objects 25 from the exterior. Unobstructed views. Views with a view factor of 3 or greater. Views into the interior atria may count up to 30%

Question 105

EQ Credit 9: Acoustic Performance

Answer 105

Comply with design criteria for max HVAC noise. Meet the composite sound transmission. Meet the reverberation time requirements. Have a minimum sound level of 70dba. Provide sound reinforcement in spaces with occupancy over 50 persons.

Question 106

IN Credit 2: LEED AP

Answer 106

At least one LEED AP must be principal participant

Question 107

IN Credit 1: Innovation

Answer 107

Achieve a significant, measurable strategy not addressed already in LEED. Achieve one pilot credit. Achieve exemplary performance in an existing preq. or credit.

Question 108

Regional Priority

Answer 108

Earn up to four of the six Regional Priority credits. Identified by the USGBC Regional councils and chapters. One point per regional priority credit.