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Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE As early as practicable, conduct a preliminary LEED for Homes meeting, with the participation of the principal members of the verification and…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – IN PREREQUISITE: PRELIMINARY RATINGRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Credit can be achieved through a combination of Innovation, Pilot, and Exemplary Performance strategies, as described below. Option 1. Innovation (1 point)…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – IN CREDIT: INNOVATIONRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Include in the project team at least one principal participant who is a LEED Homes Accredited Professional (AP). This team member must…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – IN CREDIT: LEED AP FOR HOMESRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Six Regional Priority credits have been identified by the USGBC regional councils and chapters as having special importance for the project’s region.…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – RP CREDIT: REGIONAL PRIORITYRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Multifamily projects only Prohibit smoking in all common areas of the building. The prohibition must be communicated in building rental or lease…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ PREREQUISITE: ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKERequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Multifamily and Attached Single-Family Projects Only Compartmentalize each residential unit to minimize leakage between units. Minimize uncontrolled pathways for environmental tobacco smoke…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ PREREQUISITE: COMPARTMENTALIZATIONRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Option 1. Enhanced Local Exhaust (1 point) Use one of the following strategies in every bathroom with a shower, bathtub, or spa…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ CREDIT: ENHANCED VENTILATIONRequirements HOMES Option 1. Walk-off Mats (0.5 point) At each primary entryway from the outdoors, design and install a permanent walk-off mat that is at…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ CREDIT: CONTAMINANT CONTROLRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Case 1. Forced-Air Systems Option 1. Multiple Zones (1 point) Install a system with at least two space-conditioning zones with independent thermostatic…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ CREDIT: BALANCING OF HEATING AND COOLING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMSRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Perform a compartmentalization blower door test according to RESNET or the ENERGY STAR testing and verification protocols for multifamily midrise buildings, with…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – EQ CREDIT: ENHANCED COMPARTMENTALIZATION