LEED 

for Building Design + Construction

v4
LEED for Building Design + Construction v4
WHAT IT
IS?
LEED for Building Design and Construction (LEED
BD+C) provides a framework for building a holistic
green building, giving you the chance to create a
healthy, resource-efficient, cost-effective building;
one that enhances the lives and experiences of
everyone who walks through its doors.
 WHO IT’S FOR?

1. NEW CONSTRUCTION & MAJOR RENOVATION

2. CORE & SHELL DEVELOPMENT
3. SCHOOLS
4. RETAIL
5. DATA CENTERS
6. WAREHOUSES & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
7. HOSPITALITY
8. HEALTHCARE
9. HOMES & MULTIFAMILY LOWRISE
10. MULTIFAMILY MIDRISE
CREDIT CATEGORIES
 LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION (LT)

The Location and Transportation (LT) category rewards thoughtful

project team decisions about the location of tenant space, with credits
that encourage compact development, alternative transportation, and
connection with amenities, such as restaurants and parks. 
 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE)

The Water Efficiency (WE) section addresses water holistically, looking

at indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses, and metering. The section is
based on an “efficiency first” approach to water conservation.  As a
result, each prerequisite looks at water efficiency and reductions in
potable water use alone. Then, the WE credits additionally recognize
the use of no potable and alternative sources of water.

The WE category comprises three major components: indoor water

(used by fixtures, appliances, and processes, such as cooling), irrigation
water, and water metering. Several kinds of documentation span these
components, depending on the project’s specific water-saving strategies.
 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)

The Sustainable Sites (SS) category rewards decisions about the

environment surrounding the building, with credits that emphasize the
vital relationships among buildings, ecosystems, and ecosystem services.
It focuses on restoring project site elements, integrating the site with
local and regional ecosystems, and preserving the biodiversity that
natural systems rely on.
 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ)

The Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category rewards decisions

made by project teams about indoor air quality and thermal, visual,
and acoustic comfort. Green buildings with good indoor environmental
quality protect the health and comfort of building occupants.

INNOVATION (IN)

Sustainable design strategies and measures are constantly evolving and

improving. New technologies are continually introduced to the
marketplace, and up- to-date scientific research influences building
design strategies. The purpose of this LEED category is to recognize
projects for innovative building features and sustainable building
practices and strategies.
 REGIONAL PRIORITY (RP)

 Encourage project teams to focus on their local environmental

priorities.

ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (EA)

The Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category approaches energy from a

holistic perspective, addressing energy use reduction, energy-efficient
design strategies, and renewable energy sources.
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