New Construction is the appropriate rating system for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27

871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space.

According to the LEED rating system selection guidance1, the New Construction rating system applies

to buildings that are being newly constructed or going through a major renovation, and that include

any of the following use types: office, retail, hospitality, education, residential, warehouse and

distribution centers, or data centers2. The New Construction rating system can also be used for

mixed-use buildings that have more than one use type3. Since the project involves new construction

of a mixed-use building with residential, hospitality, and retail uses, the New Construction rating

system is the most suitable option. The other rating systems are not applicable because they are

either specific to one use type (Retail and Hospitality) or to buildings that are not complete at the

time of certification (Core and Shell Development). Reference:

LEED rating system selection guidance | U.S. Green Building Council

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S. Green Building Council

LEED v4 Rating Systems | USGBC-LI