What are the 9 categories in the LEED rating system?
- Integrative Process
- Location and Transportation
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Material and Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Innovation
- Regional Priority
What do they look for in Integrative Process category for LEED rating system?
Analysis of energy and water systems early in the design process
What do they look for in Location and Transportation category for LEED rating system?
Compact development, alternatives to private vehicles, avoiding new city infrastructure, proximity to community services and amenities.
What do they look for in sustainable sites category for LEED rating system?
Low impact development methods that minimize pollution, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and respect natural hydrology of site.
What do they look for in water efficiency category for LEED rating system?
Lowering demand for potable water
What do they look for in the energy and atmosphere category for LEED rating system?
Design that reduces overall energy needs and increases efficiency, renewable non polluting energy sources
What do they look for in the materials and resources category for LEED rating system?
Minimize waste, reduce transportation pollution, recycling materials
What do they look for in the indoor environmental quality category for LEED rating system?
Promotes comfort, productivity, and well being of occupants. Maximizing daylight,improved air quality, and thermal comfort.
What do they look for in the innovation category for LEED rating system?
Rewards for exceeding LEED requirements or other innovative building features not specified in LEED.
What do they look for in the regional priority category for LEED rating system?
Address geographically specific and local environmental priorities
What is resilient design?
the practice of creating buildings, landscapes, and communities that can withstand and recover from natural disasters, climate change, and other stressors.
