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as the surrounding soundscapes, the quality of artificial and natural lighting, and the impact of wind patterns on the building and adjacent structures – affect the indoor environment and the overall experience of those inhabiting the space. This assessment encourages projects to create a positive and health-conscious environment for their occupants.

OTHER Project teams may include any additional relevant social factors in the human impact assessment.

Integration into Project Planning and Design

Project teams should use the human impact assessment findings. These insights help inform the project’s planning, design, operations, and maintenance phases. Things to consider include how the identified social factors inform project-specific decisions, such as changes to design features, operational practices, or community engagement strategies. Implementing strategies such as these promotes inclusivity, fair labor practices, and equitable access to opportunities, while supporting the community’s economic and social wellbeing. This integration is a tool to drive meaningful change within the design as well as the community, thereby creating a more resilient and sustainable project outcome.

DOCUMENTATION

Project types	Options	Paths	Documentation
All	All	All	The project’s human impact assessment (using the USGBC Human Impact Assessment Template or equivalent)

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U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 30