Which of the following are regularly occupied spaces in a commercial application?
In the context of LEED AP Interior Design + Construction V4, regularly occupied spaces are areas where people spend a significant amount of time on a regular basis. Conference rooms fit this definition as they are designed for occupants to gather for extended periods for meetings and collaborative work.
Regarding the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices, in addition to materials costs, what information is needed to determine the total cost of each product?
Which of the following plumbing fixtures apply to the calculations in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction?
The Water Efficiency Prerequisite for Indoor Water Use Reduction in LEED aims to minimize water consumption within a building through efficient plumbing fixtures and fittings. The prerequisite encompasses a range of fixtures that significantly contribute to a building's overall water usage. Urinals and showerheads are standard fixtures addressed in this prerequisite, reflecting their common use in both commercial and residential settings and their potential for water savings. Commercial kitchen pot filling faucets are also included as they can have high flow rates and thus a significant impact on water use in settings where they are used. Toilets are also a critical component of water use calculations, but pre-rinse spray valves and dishwashers are more specifically addressed in other LEED credits focusing on process water use or the Energy and Atmosphere category due to their energy implications. Reference:
LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide, specifically the Water Efficiency section, which outlines the prerequisites and credits related to reducing indoor water use and includes details on applicable plumbing fixtures and fittings.
The project architect suggests reducing the area planned for surface parking and replacing it with additional green space. What benefit would this strategy provide to the owner?
Reducing the area planned for surface parking and replacing it with additional green space can significantly increase the rainwater infiltration capacity. Green spaces allow for more rainwater to be absorbed into the ground, reducing runoff and potentially mitigating flooding. This is a sustainable strategy that can contribute to the site's water management and support LEED credits related to rainwater management.
LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide1
Information on rainwater management and heat island reduction synergies2.
A tenant space includes an open office floor plan of 100 workstations and 10 enclosed offices where each workspace is designed for individual use. Based on the requirements of Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting,
what is the minimum number of occupants requiring individual controls to achieve one point?
For LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Credit concerning Interior Lighting, Option 1, the requirement is for 90% of building occupants to have individual lighting controls. Given that the tenant space includes 100 workstations and 10 enclosed offices intended for individual use, this means that a total of 110 workspaces require lighting control. To achieve one point, at least 90% of these occupants must have control over the lighting in their space. Therefore, the minimum number of occupants that would need individual lighting controls is 90% of 110, which calculates to 99 occupants (rounded down). However, as individual controls cannot be split between occupants, the actual minimum number would be 99 occupants. Option B is the closest answer to 99 without going under the required percentage.