LEED version 3 launched in April 2009. All projects registered for LEED certification after 26 June 2009 will have to be certified under the new more stringent rating systems. LEED version 3 has the following rating systems:
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for Schools
LEED for Healthcare
LEED for Retail
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Retail Interiors
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Schools
Please note that each LEED rating system will have some overlapping point values, but it is important to note that a LEED AP should be consulted to insure that your project is registered under the most appropriate rating system. Using the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations as the most universal rating system pertinent to the Commercial Flooring Industry, below is summary of the version 3 categories.
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• Sustainable Sites (SS) • Water Efficiency (WE) • Energy and Atmosphere (EA) • Materials and Resources (MR) • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) • Innovation in Design (ID) • Regional Priority (RP) |
29 possible points 10 possible points 35 possible points 14 possible points 15 possible points 6 possible points 4 possible points |
LEED-NC version 3 Certification Levels with their corresponding point requirements are as:
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Certified: Silver: Gold: Platinum: |
40 – 49 points 50 – 59 points 60 – 79 points 80 points or above from a total 110 possible points |
Spectra Contract Flooring Levels of Participation: LEED-NC version 3
Spectra has the expertise and product solutions that will contribute towards the following LEED point categories:
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SS MR MR MR MR MR MR MR EQ EQ EQ EQ ID ID |
Credit 6.1 Credit 1.1 Credit 2 Credit 3 Credit 4 Credit 5 Credit 6 Credit 7 Credit 4.1 Credit 4.2 Credit 4.3 Credit 5 Credit 1 Credit 2 |
Stormwater Design, Quantity Control Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof Construction Waste Management, Divert from Disposal Materials Re-use Recycled Content Regional Materials Rapidly Renewable Materials Certified Wood Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants Low Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings Low Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Products are available that pre-quality for Innovation in Design Credit LEED AP- Certain Spectra Locations have LEED APs on staff |
| RP | Credits Determine and pursue the prioritized credits for the project location | |