Which rating system is applicable for the building?

An existing vacant office building will be completely renovated and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems will be installed. 20% of the building’s gross floor area will be complete at the time of certification. There will be a data center and some retail stores on the ground floor of the building at a future date.

Which rating system is applicable for the building?
A . LEED BD+C: Retail
B . LEED BD+C: Data Centers
C . LEED BD+C: Core & Shell Development
D . LEED BD+C: New Construction & Major Renovation

Answer: C

Explanation:

This rating system is suitable for projects where the developer controls the design and construction of the entire core and shell base building, but has no control over the design and construction of the tenant fit-out. Since the building will have a data center and retail stores in the future, but these are not the primary function

of the entire building, LEED BD+C: Core & Shell is more appropriate than LEED BD+C: Data Centers or LEED BD+C: Retail.

References: = LEED rating system selection guidance, LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide