ID Credit 1–1.4: Innovation in Design
Intent
To provide design teams and their projects the opportunity to
be awarded points for exceptional performance above the
requirements set by the LEED for New Construction Green
Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in
Green Building categories not specifically addressed by the
LEED for New Construction Green Building Rating System.
Requirements
Credit 1.1 (1 point) In writing, identify the intent of the
proposed innovation credit, the proposed requirement for
compliance, the proposed submittals to demonstrate
compliance, and the design approach (strategies) that might
be used to meet the requirements.
Sloan
Exceptional performance above the requirements or innovative
strategies set by LEED-NC v2 allow for design opportunities
in
energy performance and water efficiency. For example, a CIR
ruling of 5/5/2003 states:
Exemplary performance is an established method by which
Innovation Credits are awarded. On incremental credits
(EA Credit 1, WE Credit 3, etc.) exemplary performance is
considered the next threshold of achievement. For WE Credit
3, the exemplary performance threshold is 40% less water
than the water use baseline calculated for the building.
Provided the water use baseline is acceptable, this strategy
appears likely to achieve an exemplary performance Innovation
Credit. The project applicant should note that exemplary
performance Innovation credits are awarded because the
project has reached the next LEED threshold, not for use
of a
specific technology.
Sloan water-efficient product can contribute to this credit.
For
applicable products, see product pages.
Click here to Download the Sloan LEED product guide via PDF.