C10.1 Innovation or Exemplary Performance

(3-9 bonus points)

INTENT

Encourage and reward innovation and exemplary performance in site design, construction, and maintenance by providing examples and performance criteria outside the current SITES v2 Rating System.

REQUIREMENTS

This credit allows for up to three innovations or exemplary performance achievements (9 points total) for projects that successfully complete the following steps:

Option 1: Exemplary performance (3 points)

• Achieve significant, measurable exemplary performance above requirements outlined in the SITES v2 Rating System. An exemplary performance point is typically earned for achieving double the credit requirements or achieving the next incremental percentage threshold of an existing credit in SITES.

Option 2: Innovation outside the SITES v2 Rating System (3 points)

• Apply and document innovative site practices and performance benefits in areas not specifically addressed by the SITES v2 Rating System.
  • Develop a new credit based on the proposed innovations including the following components:
    • Intent
    • Requirement for compliance
    • Submittal documentation to demonstrate compliance
    • An approach or strategy that might be used to meet the requirements
    • Relevant resources and associated benefits

RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES

• Substantially exceed a SITES performance credit that addresses water, soils, vegetation, materials selection, or human health and well-being.
• Apply strategies or measures that demonstrate a comprehensive approach and quantifiable environmental or human health benefits.
• Consider how the performance of a particular set of strategies can greatly exceed the intent of two or more credits in combination.

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