A tenant is moving into a new space in an existing building. They will fit out this new space and are considering LEED Certification. The tenant is projecting that 80% of the space will be used as office space. They will also have 10% of the space serving as a data center supporting the office. The remaining 10% will be used as a store showcasing and selling their consumer products for direct purchase to the general public. According to the Rating System Selection Guidance, which rating system would be most applicable for this project?

A tenant is moving into a new space in an existing building. They will fit out this new space and are considering LEED Certification. The tenant is projecting that 80% of the space will be used as office space. They will also have 10% of the space serving as a data center supporting the office. The remaining 10% will be used as a store showcasing and selling their consumer products for direct purchase to the general public. According to the Rating System Selection Guidance, which rating system would be most applicable for this project?
A . LEED Interior Design and Construction: Retail
B . LEED Operations and Maintenance: Retail
C . LEED Building Design and Construction: Data Centers
D . LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors

Answer: D

Explanation:

The LEED Interior Design and Construction: Commercial Interiors rating system is the most appropriate for this project. This rating system is designed for tenants leasing a portion of a larger building who want to design and construct their space to high performance standards1. The tenant’s project involves fitting out a new space in an existing building, with the majority (80%) of the space being used as office space. Although there are components of retail and data center use, these do not constitute the majority of the space use. Therefore, the Commercial Interiors rating system, which is intended for office spaces and other commercial spaces, would be the most applicable.

Reference: LEED v4: Building Operations + Maintenance Guide

LEED rating system selection guidance

Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam