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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE … 1

The Case for Green Building … 1

About LEED … 1

History of LEED … 1

LEED’s Goals … 2

Benefits of Using LEED … 3

LEED Certification Process … 3

GETTING STARTED … 4

How to Use This Guide … 4

Rating System Selection … 5

Project Type Requirements … 6

Projects with Incomplete Space … 7

Project Occupancy … 7

LEED Platinum Requirements … 9

MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (MPR) … 11

MPR 1. Must be in a Permanent Location on Existing Land … 11

MPR 2. Must use Reasonable LEED Boundaries … 11

MPR 3. Must Comply with Project Size Requirements … 12

RATING SYSTEM SCORECARDS … 13

INTEGRATIVE PROCESS, PLANNING, AND ASSESSMENTS (IP) … 17

Overview … 17

IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment … 20

IPp2: Human Impact Assessment … 26

IPp3: Carbon Assessment … 31

IPc1: Integrative Design Process … 35

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION (LT) … 40

Overview … 40

LTc1: Compact and Connected Development … 42

LTc2: Transportation Demand Management … 49