Which of the following is a derivative of LEED for New Construction and LEED for Commercial Interiors?

• A. LEED for Neighborhood Development
• B. LEED for Portable Offices
• C. LEED for Schools
• D. LEED for Homes

Answer: (C)

LEED for Schools is built by taking the LEED for New Construction and LEED for Commercial Interiors framework and tailoring it to educational environments. It uses the same credit categories and intent but adds school-focused needs, such as daylighting and acoustics that support a learning environment, improved indoor air quality, and safety and comfort considerations for students and teachers. This makes it the direct derivative of NC and CI because it starts from that core structure and adjusts requirements to fit a school setting.

The other options don’t fit because they address different scales or building types. LEED for Neighborhood Development focuses on site planning and community-scale development rather than a single building type derived from NC/CI. LEED for Homes is focused on residential buildings with its own pathway. LEED for Portable Offices isn’t a recognized LEED rating.