LEED for New Construction addresses design and construction activities for which types of projects?

• A. Existing buildings only.
• B. New buildings and major renovations of existing buildings.
• C. Interior fit-outs only.
• D. Neighborhood development.

Answer: (B)

LEED for New Construction focuses on the design and construction of new buildings and major renovations of existing buildings. It guides project teams through planning, design, and construction to achieve high performance in areas like energy and water efficiency, materials, indoor environmental quality, and site impact. This path is separate from other LEED tracks: existing buildings certification addresses operating performance of existing structures, interior fit-outs are covered by Interior Design and Construction, and neighborhood development targets broader community-scale planning. Major renovations are significant remodels of an existing building that qualify for the New Construction path, rather than small cosmetic changes or purely interior work.