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LEED: usgbc
key terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| LEED Credit | an optional LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification. |
| LEED Credit Interpretation Request | formal USGBC process in which a project team experiencing difficulties in the application of a LEED prerequisite or credit can seek an receive clarification as a ‘Credit Interpretation Reading’. |
| LEED Intent | the primary goal of each prerequisite or credit. |
| LEED Green Building Rating System | a voluntary,market-driven building rating system based on existing, proven technology. Aims to improve occupant well-being, environmental performance, and economic returns using established and innovative practices, standards, and technologies. |
| LEED Prerequisite | a required LEED Green Building Rating System component whose achievement is mandatory and does not earn any points. |
| LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) | committee consisting of industry experts who assist in interpreting credits and developing technical improvements to the LEED Green Building Rating System. |