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Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments Prerequisite
TENANT GUIDELINES
IPp4
REQUIRED
Core and Shell
INTENT
To communicate and coordinate the sustainable design and construction features of a base building with the tenants and facilitate tenant LEED certification so that the completed space more comprehensively addresses the rating system requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
| Core and Shell | N/A |
| Tenant Guidelines |
Tenant Guidelines
Create tenant guidelines, to be shared with all tenants before signing the lease, including the following content:
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A description of the sustainable design and construction features incorporated in the core and shell project and the project’s sustainability goals and objectives, including those for tenant spaces.
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Guidance and recommendations for incorporating sustainable strategies, products, materials, and services in the tenant spaces. Refer to the attempted LEED prerequisites and credits of the base building for content requirements.
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A point of contact, from the base building team or new owner, for further coordination of base building design and construction documentation.
REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
This prerequisite requires that the base building project provides clear and detailed guidelines for tenants to integrate sustainability into their spaces. These guidelines serve as a roadmap for tenants to align their build-outs with the building’s sustainability objectives, fostering collaboration between the base building team and tenants. It involves creating and distributing a comprehensive set of guidelines that communicate the base building’s sustainable features and
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