LEED AP BD+C case studies
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The LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) is one of the LEED professional credentials offered through GBCI, the credentialing and certification body that operates alongside the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED AP BD+C case studies are 5 cases and about 4,858 words.
1The Consultant Hired at 60% Schematic Design
Prairie Ridge Medical Office is a 96,000 ft², five-story outpatient building on a suburban campus in climate zone 5A. The owner hired the LEED consultant after schematic design had reached roughly 60% completion.
854 words, about 4 min2The Filling Station Parcel with a Cleanup Order
A 4.2-acre inner-ring suburban parcel, formerly a filling station and auto repair shop, is under contract for a 180,000 ft² mixed-use building: ground-floor retail, four floors of apartments, and one level of below-grade parking. A Phase II ESA found petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents in soil and groundwater, and the state environmental agency has issued a cleanup order.
989 words, about 5 min3220 Beds, One Cooling Tower, and a 24% Fixture Package
A 160,000 ft², 220-bed hospital addition is planned in a semi-arid region under mandatory municipal water restrictions. Estimated annual domestic water use is 12 million gallons: 45% plumbing fixtures and fittings, 25% cooling tower makeup, 20% process water (sterilizers, food service, laundry interface), and 10% irrigation.
978 words, about 5 min4The Warehouse That Wants Credit for Its Own Solar Array
A 320,000 ft² distribution center in climate zone 2A includes a 40,000 ft² refrigerated section. The energy model uses ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G.
977 words, about 5 min5Two Occupied Floors and a Two-Week Flush-Out
A 60,000 ft² renovation of a 1970s office building touches four floors: two are gutted to structure and rebuilt, and two remain occupied by the tenant throughout construction because the lease does not permit relocation. Scope includes new carpet, casework, adhesives, sealants, paints, and new ductwork.
1,060 words, about 5 min