The Pursuit of Healthy Spaces: Optimizing EQ For LEED v4.1

Objectives

1. Describe the background for the LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ category and how it can help create healthier spaces for building occupants
2. Discuss the intent and applications for prerequisites and credits for the LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ category and how they can improve air quality for occupants
3. Review the LEED v4.1 BD+C Thermal Comfort credit and how the six factors of thermal comfort influence an occupant’s perception of a building space
4. Examine how indoor environmental quality can improve human health and well-being, worker productivity, and occupant comfort