What document should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project?

The LEED AP is leading the first design charrette for a new LEED project with the project’s owners.

What document should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project?
A . Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
B . Owner’s list of wants and needs
C . Criteria for contractor selection
D . Basis of Design (BOD)

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Answer: A

Explanation:

The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) is the document that should be used to record the project goals to be used throughout the design of the project. The OPR is a written document that details the ideas, concepts, and criteria that are determined by the owner to be important to the success of the project1. The OPR is developed during the pre-design phase and is used as a basis for the design team to prepare the Basis of Design (BOD), which describes how the design of the building systems meets the OPR2. The OPR is also used to evaluate the design, construction, and commissioning of the project to ensure that the owner’s expectations are met3.

References:

• LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 63

• LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 64

• SECTION 018114 – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS – LEED v4 BD+C, p. 5