LEED-AP-ID+C - LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) V4

The primary role of a LEED AP during the LEED certification process is to assist project team members in understanding the LEED rating system. A LEED AP possesses advanced knowledge in green building practices and expertise in a specific LEED rating system, which enables them to facilitate the project’s certification process by guiding the team through the requirements and credits of the LEED system1.

References:

• Information about the role of LEED AP can be found in the LEED professional credentials section on the U.S. Green Building Council website1.
• Additional details on the responsibilities and benefits of being a LEED AP are available in resources provided by the Green Building Certification Institute and other green building education platforms23.

For a single tenant who occupies an entire building and wishes to achieve LEED certification for only a portion of the building, it is essential that the project boundary encompasses the entire construction scope. This means that all areas undergoing renovation must be included within the project boundary, and this boundary must be delineated by a clear, physical barrier.

References: The LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide stipulates that for LEED certification, the project boundary must include the full extent of the construction scope1. This ensures that all aspects of the renovation are accounted for in the certification process.

Best practices for ensuring that minimum program requirements (MPRs) for LEED certification are met involve confirming these requirements early in the project lifecycle. Specifically, this confirmation should occur during the discovery phase, which is the initial stage of a project. The discovery phase involves beginning initial research and analysis, and when sufficient information has been gathered, a goal-setting workshop is held to discuss findings. Part of these findings should include checking that the project complies with the MPRs for the applicable LEED rating system. Confirming MPRs during this early phase helps in setting a clear direction for the project and ensures that all subsequent work is aligned with LEED's fundamental requirements, facilitating a smoother certification process.

References:Excerpt from the document outlining the process and importance of checking minimum program requirements as part of the project's initial stages, specifically during the discovery phase .