Module 08 Innovation in Design (ID)

Question 1

Innovation in Design points can be awarded for:

Answer 1

1. Exemplary Performance - which is exceeding the credit requirements.
2. Innovative Performance - Which is demonstrating a quantifiable environmental
3. Having one LEED AP Participant on the Project Team

Question 2

Exemplary Performance Point Example

Answer 2

Water Efficiency Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies can earn a project two points for reducing wastewater generation by 50%. If a project team reduces wastewater generation by 100%, one ID point can be earned

Question 3

Innovation Strategies must meet 3 criterias

Answer 3

1. the strategy must demonstrate a quantifiable environmental performance benefit.
2. The strategy must be applied comprehensively (wherever possible on the project).
3. The strategy must be transferable to other projects so that other project teams can replicate the strategy, while also being a superior design choice compared to standard building design