There has been a lot of LEED ARE Forum talk about recent questions on the exam involving ID (Innovation in Design) thresholds. That being said, I hope this is a timely and useful post for you. Here is a question I found from the Colorado Chapter LEED Study Guide: Exceptional performance, also referred to as […]
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Understanding Innovation in Design & Exemplary Performance Credits in LEED
Understanding the ID Credits and Exemplary Performance Credits (or Extra Credit) in the LEED AP Exam can be a little confusing. I’ll try and break it down for you. The Points As you should know, there is a maximum of 69 possible points in the LEED building certification process. There are 6 categories – each […]
Innovation and Design Process 2 – LEED Accredited Professional
Easiest points in the book. Have a LEED-AP on the team, you gain this 1 point. Hopefully someday, it will be you earning a LEED project this one point in the near future! Good luck!!! Intent: To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED for New Construction green building project and to […]
Innovation and Design Process 1.1 thru 1.4 – Innovation in Design
Intent: To provide design teams and projects opportunities for extra credit points or exceptional performance points for going above and beyond LEED for New Construction Green Building Rating System requirements. Implementation: Substantially exceed a LEED NC performance credit such as energy performance or water efficiency. Apply strategies that demonstrate a comprehensive approach and quantified environment […]