Which of the following credits would be applicable?

A luxury hotel project is one point away from attaining LEED Platinum certification. The LEED AP is recommending that the team pursue Innovation Credit, Innovation, Option 3. Additional Strategies.

Which of the following credits would be applicable?
A . Regional Priority Credit, Optimize Energy Performance
B . Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views, Exemplary Performance
C . Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Acoustic Performance, Exemplary Performance
D . Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning, Exemplary Performance

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Innovation Credit, Innovation, Option 3: Additional Strategies allows for the pursuit of exemplary performance in an existing LEED v4 prerequisite or credit that allows for such performance. In this case, achieving exemplary performance in the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit for Acoustic Performance can provide the additional point needed for LEED Platinum certification. This would involve surpassing the standard requirements for acoustic performance, thereby contributing to a superior indoor environment1.

Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction2.

LEED credit library for Innovation strategies3.

LEEDuser’s guide on NC-v4.1 INc1: Innovation1.