Living Building Challenge 4.0

Documentation Requirements

BASIC DOCUMENTATION

All Projects

I20-1 Case Study Content

FINAL AUDIT

  • A brief narrative for each targeted Imperative. Project teams pursuing two-part audit may complete case study narratives for the final audit Imperatives at the time of the final audit.

I20-2 Proof of Open Day

FINAL AUDIT

  • The advertisement and agenda of the open day
  • List or total number of attendees at the open day

For secure facilities, also include:

  • A narrative of which spaces were open during the tour and which were not with rationale. For spaces not open, a description of how relevant LBC strategies were conveyed to visitors.

For projects with regular public tours provide:

  • Narrative or copy of advertisement which describes the frequency, cost, and protocol to provide access to all regardless of ability to pay
  • List or total number of attendees on regular tours throughout the 12 month performance period

I20-3 Operations and Maintenance Manual

READY AUDIT

  • A copy of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual.

I20-4 Living Future Accreditation (LFA) Certificate

READY AUDIT

  • International Living Future Institute-issued LFA certificate for a minimum of one project team member, confirming LFA is active when the project is submitted for audit.

I20-5 Video (Optional)

FINAL AUDIT

  • An educational video describing the project’s Living Building Challenge features.

All Projects Except Single-Family Residential

I20-6 Website

READY AUDIT

  • Educational website URL

I20-7 Brochure

READY AUDIT

  • A copy or .pdf of the brochure.

I20-8 Signage

READY AUDIT

  • Photos of all interpretive signage
  • Map showing location of each interpretive sign