LEED PLATINUM POINT SYSTEM FLOW CHARTS

LEED Points Offered in Eight Categories
Points are offered in eight categories for adopting specified building practices, materials or products. All homes must adopt 18 mandatory measures, and 16 points must be achieved to meet minimum requirements in four categories.
Builders may choose how to acquire additional points depending on site, climate, house design and budget.

ID—Innovation and Design 11 points

Includes such innovative measures as design methods, regional credits, and exemplary performance Innovations that would integrate best practices of everyone on the team.

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LL—Location and Linkages  10 points
Placement of homes in socially and environmentally responsible ways in relation to the larger community.

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SS—Sustainable Sites  22 points
Uses the entire property to minimize project’s impact on the site.

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WE—Water Efficiency—15 points
Water conservation practices, indoor and outdoor, that are built into the home.

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EA—Energy and Atmosphere—38 points
Optimization of energy efficiency in well insulated, tight building envelope with efficient heating and cooling systems.

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MR—Materials and Resources—16 points
Reduction of material waste during construction and selection of green products.

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IEQ—Indoor Environmental Quality—21 points
Improvement of indoor air quality by reducing air pollution with Energy Star appliances, installation methods and ventilation measures.

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AE—Awareness and Education—3 points
Create a homeowner’s manual covering the operation and maintenance of the green features of the home.

TOTAL POINTS—136

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