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LEED for New Construction EAc1
LEED for Core and Shell EAc1
LEED for Schools EAc1

This is the single most important credit in LEED, as reflected in the number of points available. To earn those points, projects have to show a reduction in predicted energy use, based on computer simulations, compared with a base-case buildings. There are also options to earn points with prescribed measures instead of simulations, but not as many points can be earned that way.

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PRODUCTS

By CSI Division, Section

• 01: General Requirements (2 Sections, 6 Products)
• 03: Concrete (5 Sections, 40 Products)
• 04: Masonry (5 Sections, 15 Products)
• 05: Metals (2 Sections, 3 Products)
• 06: Wood, Plastics, and Composites (8 Sections, 30 Products)
• 07: Thermal and Moisture Protection (21 Sections, 160 Products)
• 08: Openings (16 Sections, 64 Products)
• 09: Finishes (4 Sections, 17 Products)
• 10: Specialties (4 Sections, 37 Products)
• 11: Equipment (6 Sections, 44 Products)
• 12: Furnishings (3 Sections, 16 Products)
• 13: Special Construction (2 Sections, 2 Products)
• 22: Plumbing (11 Sections, 85 Products)
• 23: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) (33 Sections, 166 Products)
• 26: Electrical (16 Sections, 125 Products)
• 28: Electronic Safety and Security (1 Sections, 1 Products)
• 33: Utilities (3 Sections, 13 Products)
• 35: Waterway and Marine Construction (1 Sections, 1 Products)
• 42: Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment (1 Sections, 1 Products)

ARTICLES

CASE STUDIES

221 Molalla (34,000 sq. feet) (3,200 sq. meters) Retail, Commercial office AFWA HQ (190,000 sq. feet) (17,000 sq. meters) Military base, Commercial office Alberici Corporate Headquarters (110,000 sq. feet) (10,000 sq. meters) Commercial office Aldo Leopold Legacy Center (12,000 sq. feet) (1,100 sq. meters) Interpretive Center, Commercial office Annie Creek Restaurant and Gift Shop (10,000 sq. feet) (970 sq. meters) Restaurant, Retail

221 Molalla This major renovation converted a retail lumberyard into an office and retail facility. Retail space...

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