Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam Topic 10 Question 33

Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted,

manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The

intent of this bonus is

Ato shorten construction duration by reducing shipping times

Bto avoid spreading products with potentially invasive non-native pests

Cto incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy

Dto promote design with indigenous materials in order to maintain local aesthetic quality

Suggested Answer: C

The bonus location valuation factor in several Materials and Resources credits under LEED AP BD+C V4 is intended to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy.Products extracted, manufactured, and produced within 100 miles (161 km) of the project are valued at 200% of their cost within the calculations1.This adds value to locally produced products and materials2.

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14 comments · newest first

Hoa 2 days ago

Yeah, but what about the pest issue? That's a big deal too!

Ivette 7 days ago

It also helps with reducing shipping times, right?

Adelina 12 days ago

Really? I doubt this will make a big difference.

Glenna 18 days ago

Totally agree, local products are the way to go.

Marshall 23 days ago

This is all about supporting local economies!

Loreta 28 days ago

Isn't it also about avoiding pests? Seems like a mix of reasons.

Rocco 1 month ago

It also helps with reducing shipping emissions!

Julene 1 month ago

Really? I doubt this will make a big difference.

Bev 1 month ago

Totally agree, local sourcing is key!

Marlon 2 months ago

This is all about supporting local economies!

Ceola 2 months ago

I’m torn between A and C. Shortening shipping times sounds logical, but supporting the local economy feels like a stronger intent.

Remona 2 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was about promoting local materials. So, D could be a good choice too.

Lajuana 2 months ago

I remember something about avoiding invasive species, but I’m not sure if that’s the main intent here. Maybe B?

Cruz 2 months ago

I think the bonus location valuation factor is mainly about supporting the local economy, so I would lean towards C.

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 10 Question 33 Discussion