Which building type is eligible for LEED for Homes?

• A. High-rise office building
• B. Single family homes
• C. Industrial warehouse
• D. Shopping mall

Answer: (B)

LEED for Homes is a rating system designed specifically for residential buildings, focusing on how homes perform in terms of energy, water use, indoor environmental quality, materials, and overall home comfort. Because its scope is residential, a single-family home fits the target category perfectly and is eligible for LEED for Homes (and it can also cover low-rise, up-to-four-story multi-family buildings). The other options—a high-rise office, an industrial warehouse, or a shopping mall—are nonresidential building types and would pursue LEED rating systems aimed at commercial or industrial projects, not LEED for Homes.