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Which of the following sites meets the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a project targeting LEED for Neighborhood Development certification?
Suggested Answer: B
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To meet the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR) for a LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) certification, a project must encompass a minimum area that includes at least one habitable building. The MPRs are designed to ensure that the project is of a scale that supports neighborhood-level sustainability strategies. A site with an area of 1,200 acres (465.62 hectares) containing five habitable buildings meets these requirements. The presence of multiple habitable buildings aligns with the intent of the LEED ND program to develop sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods.
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32 comments · newest first
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Allene
11 months ago
I agree, A seems to fit the requirements perfectly!
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Gerri
11 months ago
Definitely not D, no buildings means no certification.
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Carlene
11 months ago
Wait, can a silo really count as a habitable building?
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Stephania
11 months ago
I think option A is the best choice!
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Zana
12 months ago
A site needs at least one habitable building for LEED ND.
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Celestina
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused about the area requirements versus the number of buildings. Does anyone know if having more buildings helps meet the MPR?
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Ben
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think the site needs to have at least one habitable building to qualify. So maybe not option D?
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Gearldine
1 year ago
I remember something about habitable buildings being important for MPR, so I feel like option A might be the best choice.
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Wynell
1 year ago
I think the minimum site area for LEED ND is 1 acre, but I'm not sure if the number of buildings matters.
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Paulene
1 year ago
I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll need to review the LEED for Neighborhood Development guidelines again to make sure I understand the specific criteria. Better double-check my work.
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Alyssa
1 year ago
I've got this! The LEED requirements specify a minimum site area of 1.5 acres, and the site must contain at least one habitable building. Based on that, I'm going with option A.
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Leonor
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the units here - are they all in acres or are some in hectares? I'll need to make sure I'm converting them correctly to compare the site areas.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The key things I'm looking for are the site area and the number of habitable buildings. I think option B might be the right answer, but I'll double-check the details.
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Jeannetta
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the LEED for Neighborhood Development requirements to determine which site meets the minimum program criteria.
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Jeannetta
2 years ago
Ha! A silo as a habitable building, that's a good one. But seriously, I think B) is the correct answer. Five habitable buildings on a 1.200-acre site sounds like it meets the requirements.
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Domitila
2 years ago
D) is definitely not the right choice, no habitable buildings on a 1.600-acre site wouldn't meet the requirements.
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Noel
2 years ago
A silo as a habitable building? That's a unique concept, but I still believe B) is the best option.
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Ciara
2 years ago
I think A) could also be a valid choice, two habitable buildings on a 1.600-acre site.
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Elly
2 years ago
I agree, B) seems like the most suitable option for meeting the requirements.
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Franklyn
2 years ago
I'm going with C) A silo with an area of 1 .200 acres (485 62 hectares) that contains one Habitable building. Come on, a silo? That's got to be a trick question!
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Rutha
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I think D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings might be the right answer. Isn't the purpose of LEED to promote sustainable development, not just habitable buildings?
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Pamella
2 years ago
Yes, that makes sense. It's important to consider the overall impact on the environment.
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Glory
2 years ago
I agree, LEED focuses on sustainable development, not just habitable buildings.
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Dominga
2 years ago
I think D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings is the right answer.
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Emilio
2 years ago
But option C also meets the MPR with one habitable building in a silo, so that could be a valid choice too.
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Nu
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option B is the correct choice as it has five habitable buildings.
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Emilio
2 years ago
I think option A meets the MPR because it has two habitable buildings.
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Verda
2 years ago
B) A site with an area of 1.200 acres (465.62 hectares) that contains five habitable buildings seems like the correct answer. The minimum program requirements for LEED for Neighborhood Development certification include having a site with at least two habitable buildings.
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Ashton
2 years ago
D) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that doesn't contain any habitable buildings
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Elli
2 years ago
C) A silo with an area of 1.200 acres (485.62 hectares) that contains one habitable building
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Leeann
2 years ago
B) A site with an area of 1.200 acres (465.62 hectares) that contains five habitable buildings
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Stevie
2 years ago
A) A site with an area of 1.600 acres (647.50 hectares) that contains two habitable buildings