INNOVATION (IN)
๐ IN = Go beyond LEED
๐ Bonus category that rewards going beyond LEED requirements
๐ฏ Intent
Encourage exceptional and innovative performance
๐ KEY TERMS (VERY TESTABLE)
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Innovation | New strategy not in LEED |
| Pilot Credit | Testing future LEED credits |
| Exemplary Performance | Exceeding existing credit thresholds |
| LEED AP | Accredited professional on team |
| Quantifiable Benefits | Must be measurable |
๐ INNOVATION CREDIT STRUCTURE
| Option | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation | New strategy not in LEED | 1 |
| Pilot Credit | From LEED Pilot Credit Library | 1 |
| Exemplary Performance | Exceed existing credit | 1โ3 |
| LEED AP | Team member credential | 1 |
๐ง MAX POINTS
๐ Total = 6 points
๐ OPTION BREAKDOWN
๐น 1. Innovation Strategy
๐ Must be:
๐ REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
โ ๏ธ Exam trap
๐น 2. Pilot Credits
๐ From:
๐ Think:
๐น 3. Exemplary Performance
๐ Achieve:
๐ Examples
| Credit | Normal | Exemplary |
|---|---|---|
| Water reduction | 25-50% | 55% |
| Waste diversion | Option1 โ 50-75% Option 2 โ Do not generate more than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per square foot |
Achieve both Option 1 (either Path 1 or Path 2) and Option 2. |
๐น 4. LEED AP
๐ Requirement:
๐ Must have:
๐ Example
| Project Type | Required LEED AP |
|---|---|
| BD+C | LEED AP BD+C |
| O+M | LEED AP O+M |
๐ง MEMORY TRICK
๐ โI-P-E-Aโ
โ ๏ธ COMMON EXAM TRAPS
| Trap | Reality |
|---|---|
| Innovation = creativity only | โ Must be measurable |
| Pilot credits optional knowledge | โ Know source |
| LEED AP = any team member | โ Must be principal participant |
| Max points unlimited | โ Max = 6 |
Official FAQs
Maximum points under Innovation category?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
โ Answer: C
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
โ Answer: C
A project achieves performance beyond the highest threshold defined in a LEED credit (e.g., exceeding the maximum water savings level such as going beyond 50%). What is this considered?
A. Pilot credit
B. Innovation
C. Exemplary performance
D. Regional priority
________________________________________
โ Correct Answer: C. Exemplary performance
B. Innovation
C. Exemplary performance
D. Regional priority
________________________________________
โ Correct Answer: C. Exemplary performance
A project proposes a new sustainability strategy not in LEED but cannot quantify results. Does it qualify?
A. Yes
B. No
โ Answer: B
B. No
โ Answer: B
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