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

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Which LEED ND certification designations are considered eligible for LEED ND Location credit?

Only LEED ND Certified Plan
LEED ND Pilot and LEED v4 projects
LEED 2009 projects exclusively
No LEED ND projects are eligible

The correct answer is: LEED ND Pilot and LEED v4 projects

The LEED ND (Neighborhood Development) Location credit is specifically aimed at recognizing developments that harmoniously integrate with their surrounding neighborhood context and have a positive environmental impact. The designation for LEED ND that qualifies for this credit includes both LEED ND Pilot projects and LEED v4 projects. LEED ND Pilot projects represent early iterations of the LEED Neighborhood Development criteria and were parts of a trial phase before the official launch of the later versions. These Pilot projects demonstrate sustainable building and planning practices. Meanwhile, LEED v4 projects reflect the latest guidelines and improvements in sustainable practices focused on neighborhood development after extensive industry feedback and research. The other options present limitations or inaccuracies regarding eligibility. The notion that only LEED ND Certified Plans or strictly LEED 2009 projects are eligible overlooks the broadened scope provided by the Pilot and v4 seminars, which have substantial implications for sustainability. Additionally, the idea that no LEED ND projects are eligible contradicts the intention of LEED to promote sustainable community development. Thus, the inclusion of both Pilot and LEED v4 projects as eligible ensures that the credit embraces a wider range of innovative approaches to sustainability in neighborhood development.