LEED for Retail is the awareness of the particular nature of the retail environment and the need to address the various types of spaces required by retailers for their individual product lines.

Currently the draft for LEED for retail 2009 is under consideration. The draft is an all–encompassing document that seeks to address wide–ranging subjects outside the scope of this article. Such subjects (under sub–headings) are listed below. For a more complete study of the draft details refer to the USGBC website at:

http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=4504

Sustainable Sites

• Construction and Activity Pollution Prevention
• Site Selection
• Development Density and Community Connectivity
• Alternative Transportation
• Project or Restore Habitat
• Maximize Open Space
• Quality Control
• Pollution Reduction

Water Efficiency

• Water Use Reduction
• Water Landscaping
• Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Energy and Atmosphere

• Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
• Minimum Energy Performance
• Fundamental Refrigeration Management
• Optimize Energy Performance
• On–site Renewable Energy
• Enhanced Refrigeration Management
• Green Power

Materials and Resources

• Storage and Collection of Recyclables
• Maintenance of Existing Walls and Roof
• Construction Waste Management
• Recycled Content
• Regional Materials
• Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Certified Wood

Indoor Environmental Quality

• Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
• Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
• Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• Increased Ventilation
• Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan (during and after construction)
• Low–Emitting Materials
• Indoor Chemical and Source Control
• Lighting and Thermal Comfort
• Daylight and Views

Innovation and Design Process

• Innovation in Design
• LEED Accredited Professional