LEED Green Associate Location Valuation Factor Objective: Assessing a Site's Green Worth
In the world of sustainable building practices, the Location Valuation Factor plays a significant role. This concept, applied to credits under the Materials and Resources category in LEED v4, serves to evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of a building's site selection.
The Location Valuation Factor is designed to bolster local economies by driving demand for locally sourced products and materials. By choosing locally sourced products, builders can reduce the likelihood of containing or emitting high levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), making for a healthier indoor environment.
Local sourcing offers numerous benefits beyond environmental considerations. It stimulates local economic activity by keeping money circulating within the community. By supporting local businesses and manufacturers, more local jobs are maintained, and the community as a whole benefits.
If products or materials are extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles (approximately 160 kilometers) of the project, LEED will award the project in the credit calculations by valuing those products at 200% of their cost. This incentivizes purchasing locally, as it can significantly contribute to a project's LEED certification.
Purchasing locally also reduces transportation emissions and costs associated with shipping products long distances. Moreover, it is easier to verify that products are extracted and manufactured responsibly when they are locally sourced, ensuring a higher level of transparency and accountability.
In summary, the Location Valuation Factor encourages and incentivizes purchasing products and materials that are extracted, manufactured, and purchased locally. This not only supports area businesses and workers but also keeps more money in the local community, contributing to a more sustainable and economically vibrant future.
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