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LEED v4.1 Building Design +Construction Guide, July 2024, 2024
- 58TWelcome to LEED v4.1 Beta58T 5
- 58TLEED v4.1 BD+C Scorecard58T 6
- 58TWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW58T 8
- 58TIP Prerequisite: Integrative Project Planning and Design58T 11
- 58TIP Credit: Integrative Process58T 13
- 58TLT Credit: LEED for Neighborhood Development Location58T 17
- 58TLT Credit: Sensitive Land Protection58T 18
- 58TLT Credit: High-Priority Site and Equitable Development58T 20
- 58TLT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses58T 28
- 58TLT Credit: Access to Quality Transit58T 34
- 58TLT Credit: Bicycle Facilities58T 39
- 58TLT Credit: Reduced Parking Footprint58T 44
- 58TLT Credit: Electric Vehicles58T 47
- 58TSS Prerequisite: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention58T 50
- 58TSS Prerequisite: Environmental Site Assessment58T 51
- 58TSS Credit: Site Assessment58T 52
- 58TSS Credit: Protect or Restore Habitat58T 55
- 58TSS Credit: Open Space58T 58
- 58TSS Credit: Rainwater Management58T 60
- 58TSS Credit: Heat Island Reduction58T 63
- 58TSS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction58T 66
- 58TSS Credit: Site Master Plan58T 70
- 58TSS Credit: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines58T 71
- 58TSS Credit: Places of Respite58T 73
- 58TSS Credit: Direct Exterior Access58T 75
- 58TSS Credit: Joint Use of Facilities58T 76
- 58TWE Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Reduction58T 78
- 58TWE Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction58T 79
- 58TWE Prerequisite: Building-Level Water Metering58T 83
- 58TWE Credit: Outdoor Water Use Reduction58T 84
- 58TWE Credit: Indoor Water Use Reduction58T 86
- 58TWE Credit: Optimize Process Water Use58T 90
- 58TWE Credit: Water Metering58T 97
- 58TEA Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification58T 99
- 58TEA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance58T 102
- 58TEA Prerequisite: Building-Level Energy Metering58T 128
- 58TEA Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management58T 130
- 58TEA Credit: Enhanced Commissioning58T 131
- 58TEA Credit: Optimize Energy Performance58T 134
- 58TEA Credit: Advanced Energy Metering58T 142
- 58TEA Credit: Grid Harmonization58T 144
- 58TEA Credit: Renewable Energy58T 150
- 58TEA Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management58T 160
- 58TMR Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables58T 164
- 58TMR Prerequisite: PBT Source Reduction – Mercury58T 165
- 58TMR Credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction58T 167
- 58TMR Credit: Environmental Product Declarations58T 176
- 58TMR Credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials58T 185
- 58TMR Credit: Material Ingredients58T 189
- 58TMR Credit: PBT Source Reduction – Mercury58T 203
- 58TMR Credit: PBT Source Reduction – Lead, Cadmium, and Copper58T 205
- 58TMR Credit: Furniture and Medical Furnishings58T 206
- 58TMR Credit: Design for Flexibility58T 209
- 58TMR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Management58T 210
- 58TEQ Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance58T 217
- 58TEQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control58T 222
- 58TEQ Prerequisite: Minimum Acoustic Performance58T 225
- 58TEQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies58T 227
- 58TEQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials58T 232
- 58TEQ Credit: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan58T 242
- 58TEQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment58T 245
- 58TEQ Credit: Thermal Comfort58T 249
- 58TEQ Credit: Interior Lighting58T 253
- 58TEQ Credit: Daylight58T 257
- 58TEQ Credit: Quality Views58T 261
- 58TEQ Credit: Acoustic Performance58T 264
- 58TIN Credit: Innovation58T 269
- 58TIN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional58T 271
- 58TRP Credit: Regional Priority58T 272
- 58TAppendix 1. Use Types and Categories58T 273
- 58TAppendix 2. Default Occupancy Counts58T 274
- 58TAppendix 3. Retail Process Load Baselines58T 276
- 58TAppendix 4. Base Ratios for Parking Capacity58T 292
- 58TAppendix 5. Detailed Summary of Changes58T 298
- Welcome to LEED v4.1 Beta
- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [Go to Page]
- LEED v4.1 BD+C certification
- Credit Substitution
- Space Type Considerations for Tenant Spaces and Incomplete Spaces
- Recertification
- IP Prerequisite: Integrative Project Planning and Design [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- IP Credit: Integrative Process [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LT Credit: LEED for Neighborhood Development Location [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LT Credit: Sensitive Land Protection [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LT Credit: High-Priority Site and Equitable Development [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Retail, Hospitality
- Schools
- Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Healthcare
- All Projects
- LT Credit: Access to Quality Transit [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Retail
- Schools
- Healthcare
- LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities [Go to Page]
- New Construction, Core and Shell, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare
- New Construction, Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare
- Core and Shell
- Schools
- Retail
- Healthcare
- LT Credit: Reduced Parking Footprint [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Retail, Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LT Credit: Electric Vehicles [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Data Centers, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, Schools
- Schools
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- SS Prerequisite: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Prerequisite: Environmental Site Assessment [Go to Page]
- Schools, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Site Assessment [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Protect or Restore Habitat [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Open Space [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Rainwater Management [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- SS Credit: Site Master Plan [Go to Page]
- Schools
- SS Credit: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines [Go to Page]
- CS
- SS Credit: Places of Respite [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- SS Credit: Direct Exterior Access [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- SS Credit: Joint Use of Facilities [Go to Page]
- Schools
- WE Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- WE Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, NC-Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, NC-Hospitality, Healthcare
- WE Prerequisite: Building-Level Water Metering [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- WE Credit: Outdoor Water Use Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- WE Credit: Indoor Water Use Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, NC-Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, NC-Hospitality, Healthcare
- WE Credit: Optimize Process Water Use [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare,
- WE Credit: Water Metering [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EA Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare [Go to Page]
- ASHRAE Guideline 0–2013, The Commissioning Process
- ASHRAE Guideline 1.1–2007, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process
- EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare [Go to Page]
- Beta Update
- Step-by-Step Guidance [Go to Page]
- Step 1. Determine climate zone
- Step 2. Review and address ASHRAE mandatory requirements
- Step 3. Identify energy use target for building
- Step 4. Select option for credit compliance.
- Step 5. Develop preliminary energy model or alternate energy analysis
- Step 6. Ongoing iterations of Design Phase Energy Model (Option 1. Energy Performance Compliance), or Prescriptive compliance documentation (Options 2 or 3).
- Further Explanation [Go to Page]
- Calculations
- Climate Zone Determination
- Selecting an Option
- Energy Modeler Qualifications
- Developing a Preliminary Energy Model
- Modeling HVAC Systems
- Building the Proposed Building Performance Model
- Building the Baseline Building Performance Model
- Schedules
- Energy Cost
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Applying Renewable Energy Savings
- Exceptional Calculation Method
- ASHRAE 90.1-2016 versus 2010
- Additional Energy Modeling Guidance
- Rating System Variations [Go to Page]
- Core and Shell
- Retail
- Data Centers
- Project Type Variations [Go to Page]
- District Energy Systems
- Referenced Standards
- Connection to Ongoing Building Performance
- EA Prerequisite: Building-Level Energy Metering [Go to Page]
- NC, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- CS
- EA Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EA Credit: Enhanced Commissioning [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare [Go to Page]
- See ASTM E2947 – 16: Standard Guide for Building Enclosure Commissioning and ASTM E2813-12: Standard Practice For Building Enclosure Commissioning for additional guidance regarding envelope systems testing equipment and procedures.
- ASHRAE Guideline 0–2013, The Commissioning Process
- ASHRAE Guideline 1.1–2007, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process
- EA Credit: Optimize Energy Performance [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- Data Centers only [Go to Page]
- Data Centers
- See EA prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance, Further Explanation, Rating System Variations.
- ASHRAE 90.1–2016
- EA Credit: Advanced Energy Metering [Go to Page]
- NC, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- CS
- EA Credit: Grid Harmonization [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare [Go to Page]
- Case 1. Demand Response Program Available
- Step 2. Initiate at least one full test of the DR plan.
- Case 2. Demand Response Capable Building [Go to Page]
- Step 5. Contact local utility
- EA Credit: Renewable Energy [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare [Go to Page]
- Behind the Intent
- Beta Update
- Step-by-Step Guidance
- Step 1. Explore opportunities for renewables procurement.
- Step 3. Set target for renewable energy procurement.
- Step 4. Finalize Renewable Energy Procurement.
- Further Explanation [Go to Page]
- Calculations
- Total Site Energy Use
- Sum of points from multiple procurement sources
- Energy Attribute Certificates
- Demonstrating Green-e Equivalency
- Captured Bio-methane
- Documenting Savings for EAp Minimum Energy Performance and EAc Optimize Energy Performance
- Rating System Variations
- Core and Shell
- Project Type Variations [Go to Page]
- District Energy Systems (DES)
- EA Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- Retail NC [Go to Page]
- ASHRAE Standard 15-2019: Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems
- MR Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality NC, Healthcare, Retail
- MR Prerequisite: PBT Source Reduction – Mercury [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- MR Credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality NC, Healthcare
- MR Credit: Environmental Product Declarations [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- MR Credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality NC, Healthcare
- MR Credit: Material Ingredients [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality NC, Healthcare
- MR Credit: PBT Source Reduction – Mercury [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- MR Credit: PBT Source Reduction – Lead, Cadmium, and Copper [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- MR Credit: Furniture and Medical Furnishings [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- MR Credit: Design for Flexibility [Go to Page]
- Healthcare
- MR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Management [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality NC, Healthcare
- EQ Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- Schools
- EQ Prerequisite: Minimum Acoustic Performance [Go to Page]
- Schools
- EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment [Go to Page]
- NC, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort [Go to Page]
- NC, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- NC, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Interior Lighting [Go to Page]
- NC, Schools, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality
- Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Daylight [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Quality Views [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Hospitality
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Healthcare
- EQ Credit: Acoustic Performance [Go to Page]
- NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality
- Schools
- Healthcare
- IN Credit: Innovation [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- IN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- RP Credit: Regional Priority [Go to Page]
- NC, CS, Schools, Retail NC, Data Centers, Warehouses & Distribution Centers, Hospitality, Healthcare
- LEED O+M IN credit Innovation: Regional approaches can be applied as innovation strategies in the LEED O+M v4.1 credit Innovation and set up a project for success in achieving higher performance scores.
- Appendix 1. Use Types and Categories
- Appendix 2. Default Occupancy Counts
- Appendix 3. Retail Process Load Baselines
- Appendix 4. Base Ratios for Parking Capacity
- Appendix 5. Detailed Summary of Changes [Go to Page]
- Changes from LEED v4 [Go to Page]
