LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

What must be included in the proposed submittals when pursuing Option 1 Innovation credit?

1. Project financial reports

2. Quality assurance documentation

3. Strategies used to meet requirements

4. Vendor contracts

The correct answer is: Strategies used to meet requirements

When pursuing Option 1 Innovation credit, the proposed submittals must include detailed strategies used to meet the specific requirements of the innovation being credited. This means the project team needs to clearly outline how their approach goes beyond existing LEED credit requirements or introduces new, innovative sustainability strategies that contribute to the overall goals of the project. Providing strategies allows for a clear understanding of how the innovation contributes to sustainability goals, enabling the review teams to assess the validity and effectiveness of what is being proposed. This alignment with the requirements of the credit also ensures that the project adheres to the LEED certification process structured around measurable sustainability practices. On the other hand, while financial reports, quality assurance documentation, and vendor contracts may be relevant to the project in other contexts, they do not specifically address the requirements for demonstrating innovation in the way that outlining strategies does.