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Requirements Reduce total indoor and outdoor water consumption by at least 10% over standard practices. For indoor water savings, use the Water Reduction Calculator to…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – WE CREDIT: TOTAL WATER USERequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Locate the project within a ¼-mile (400 meter) walking distance of bus or streetcar stops, or within a ½- mile (800 meter)…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – LT CREDIT: ACCESS TO TRANSITRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Stockpile and protect disturbed topsoil from erosion (for reuse). Control the path and velocity of runoff with silt fencing or comparable measures.…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – SS PREREQUISITE: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTIONRequirements HOMES, MIDRISE Construct or renovate a project such that the building’s main entrance is within a 1/2-mile (800 meters) walking distance from the building…
Read insight — LEED Certification for Homes – LT CREDIT: COMMUNITY RESOURCES