A project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题B[查看]
A project team discovers a new way to avoid the heat island effect. How does the LEED certification process reward this new concept?
A: An extra Heat Island Effect point would be awarded
B: An innovative performance point would be awarded
C: An exemplary performance point would be awarded
D: Heat Island Effect is covered by LEED, so no additional points would be given

参考答案: D

本题解释:
Innovative performance as part of the Innovation in Design or Operations category is meant for green building categories not specifically addressed by LEED. Innovation credits are not awarded for the use of a particular product or design strategy if the technology aids in the achievement of an existing LEED credit.

USGBC/GBCI uses the CIR process for cases like this. A CIR could be submitted that specifies an alternate way to earn the Heat Island credit. However only the Heat Island credit would be earned, not an ID point or extra points.