Pearson LEED-AP-BD+C New Attempt

LEED commissioning (Cx) requirements focus on ensuring energy and water-consuming systems operate as intended. The basic systems that require commissioning under LEED include Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Renewable Energy (A). These systems are crucial for a building's energy efficiency and operational performance. Structural and non-energy-consuming systems, such as structural or audiovisual elements, are typically outside the commissioning scope. Proper commissioning of these systems helps ensure sustainable building operations aligned with the owner’s project requirements.

According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the discovery phase of energy-related systems should identify ventilation rates, along with other factors such as building orientation, envelope attributes, lighting levels, plug and process loads, and programmatic and operational parameters1. These factors should be used to create a preliminary “simple box” energy model to evaluate the energy performance of the building and explore potential strategies to reduce energy use1. The other options are not relevant for the discovery phase of energy-related systems. Functional performance tests are part of the implementation phase1. Thermal comfort ranges are related to indoor environmental quality2. Transportation options are related to sustainable sites3. References: IP Credit Integrative Process, LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction4123

The document that details ideas, concepts, and criteria that are essential for a building's success is the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). The OPR outlines the goals, expectations, and criteria from the owner’s perspective, setting a foundational vision for the project. It is used in LEED AP ID+C certification as a guideline for aligning design and construction decisions with the owner's objectives. The Basis of Design (BOD) then takes the OPR’s high-level goals and translates them into technical requirements. Both documents support integrated project delivery by helping ensure design aligns with the owner's goals, but the OPR specifically details what the owner considers essential.

The Location and Transportation (LT) Credit: Bicycle Facilities requires short-term bicycle storage to be within 100 feet (30 meters) of a main entrance to ensure convenient access for visitors or short-term users. This credit encourages alternative transportation methods by making bicycle storage easily accessible, thereby reducing vehicular dependency. Other locations like bicycle networks or shower rooms may be relevant for long-term storage or end-of-trip facilities but are not specifically mandated for short-term storage.