In LEED for Homes, how must the project be defined by applicable codes?

• A. Dwelling unit
• B. Commercial space
• C. Industrial facility
• D. Public use area

Answer: (A)

In LEED for Homes, the project is defined by applicable codes as a dwelling unit. This reflects the program’s focus on residential occupants and living environments, so the project boundary, requirements, and credits are anchored to how codes characterize a dwelling unit—typically an independent living space with its own sleeping, cooking, and sanitation facilities and a separate entrance. Because of that residential emphasis, spaces that are nonresidential in nature—commercial space, industrial facilities, or public use areas—fall outside the scope of LEED for Homes and are handled by other LEED rating systems. For multifamily projects, each dwelling unit is treated the same way within this residential definition, ensuring the assessment targets the actual living environment of residents.