Which of the following building attributes will help the tenant achieve points in the Location and Transportation category?

A tenant with 1,000 employees wishes to pursue LEED Interior Design and Construction Certification for their space in which they will be the sole tenant.

Which of the following building attributes will help the tenant achieve points in the Location and Transportation category?
A . A car sharing program
B . 60 bike racks and seven shower/changing rooms
C . Electric car charging stations in the parking garage
D . A bus line with 30 daily rides with a bus stop within 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) of the building entrance

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Answer: B

Explanation:

To comply with the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Refrigerant Management, especially for a server room that requires 24-hour cooling, it’s essential to use refrigerants that have no ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential. CFC-free refrigerants in tenant cooling units are necessary to meet this prerequisite, as they minimize the environmental impact of the refrigerants used.

Reference: The LEED reference guide for Interior Design and Construction outlines the requirements for the Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite. It specifies that projects must not use CFC-based refrigerants or must plan to phase out such refrigerants in favor of alternatives with lower environmental impact12.