What are 'Requirements' in the LEED rating system?

• A. The baseline energy modeling method.
• B. Outlines the options or paths to achieve the credit/prerequisite and specifies the number of points associated with the credit.
• C. The documentation for annual reports.
• D. The environmental impact assessment.

Answer: (B)

In LEED, Requirements are the defined criteria that a project must meet to earn a credit or satisfy a prerequisite. They lay out the acceptable paths to demonstrate compliance (often offering multiple options) and specify how many points the credit is worth when those requirements are met. This clarifies both the performance targets and the resulting credit value, guiding design decisions from the start. The other options describe specific methods or documents, not the overarching idea of how credits and prerequisites are structured and scored.