LEED in its Green building certification system version v4.1 has put a special emphasis to minimize light trespass from the building and site. The Intent to do so is To reduce sky-glow to increase night sky accessimprove nighttime visibility through glare reduction and reduce development impact from lighting on nocturnal Read more
LEED in its Green building certification system version v4.1 has put a special emphasis to set up strong interrelationship between the outer space to the society and environment. The Intent of this credit is to create exterior open space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive recreation, and Read more
Heat Island Impose various effects on surroundinf Environment and climate such as -Increased Energy Consumption -Elevated Emissions of Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gases -Compromised Human Health and Comfort -Impaired Water Quality In order to reduce these impacts LEED has put a credit HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION, the intent of this credit Read more
SS PREREQUISITE: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION Intent To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust. Requirement Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction activities associated with the project. The plan must conform to the erosion and sedimentation requirements Read more
Intent of this credit is to create exterior open space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive recreation, and physical activities. Total No. of Possible Points – 1 This credit applies to- New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point)Schools (1 point)Data Centers (1 point)Warehouses & Distribution Read more
LEED has put this credit to conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity. Total No. of Possible Points – (1-2 points) This credit applies to- New Construction (1 -2point) Core & Shell (1 -2point)Schools (1 -2point)Data Centers (1-2 point)Warehouses & Distribution Centers (1-2 Read more
Intent of this credit is to assess site conditions before design to evaluate sustainable options and inform related decisions about site design. Total No. of Possible Points – 1 This credit applies to- New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point)Schools (1 point)Data Centers (1 point)Warehouses & Distribution Centers Read more
To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff, LEED has put a credit entitled Reduced Parking Footprint in v4.1 Total No. of Possible Points – 1 This credit applies to- New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point)Schools (1 point)Data Read more
To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled automobiles, LEED in v4.1 has put a special emphasis on use of electric vehical and providing facilities favouring that. Total No. of Possible Points – 1 This credit applies to- New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point)Schools (1 point)Data Read more
A project that is located inside existing built density and/or which is at a walkable distance to diverse uses such as banks, restaurants, supermarkets, has great advantage for both the project users and the environment since such a project will also contribute to compact development. Increasing the residential and non-residential Read more