LOTUS NEW CONSTRUCTION
LOTUS New Construction (LOTUS NC) is the latest rating system developed by the VGBC. LOTUS NC assesses new construction and major refurbishment of all types of buildings.
LOTUS NC V3 Credits
Credits |
Non-Residential (NR) |
Residential (R) |
Energy |
32 Points |
32 Points |
E-PR-1 Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
E-PR-2 Passive Design |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
E-PR-3 Total Building Energy Use |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
E-1 Passive Design |
1 |
1 |
E-2 Total Building Energy Use | 14 | 14 |
E-3 Building Envelope |
3 | 3 |
E-4 Building Cooling |
6 | 6 |
E-5 Artificial Lighting |
3 | 3 |
E-6 Energy Monitoring and Management |
2 | 1 |
E-7 Lifts |
N/A |
1 |
E-8 Renewable Energy |
3 | 3 |
Water |
13 Points |
13 Points |
W-PR-1 Water Efficient Fixtures | Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
W-1 Water Efficient Fixtures | 5 | 5 |
W-2 Water Efficient Landscaping |
2 | 2 |
W-3 Water Metering |
1 | 1 |
W-4 Sustainable Water Solutions |
5 | 5 |
Materials & Resources |
12 Points |
13 Points |
MR-1 Reduced Concrete Use | 2 | 2 |
MR-2 Sustainable Materials |
5 | 5 |
M-3 Non-Baked Materials | 2 | 2 |
MR-PR-1 Demolition and Construction Waste | Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
MR-4 Demolition and Construction Waste | 2 | 2 |
MR-5 Operation Waste Management | 1 | 2 |
Health & Comfort |
14 Points |
14 Points |
H-PR-1 Indoor Smoking | Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
H-1 Ventilation for indoor air quality |
3 | 3 |
H-PR-2 Low-Emission Products |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
H-2 Low-Emission Products |
2 | 3 |
H-3 Biophilic Design |
1 | 1 |
H-4 Daylighting |
3 | 3 |
H-5 External Views |
2 | N/A |
H-6 Thermal Comfort |
2 | 2 |
H-7 Acoustic Comfort |
1 | 2 |
Site & Environment |
21 Points |
20 Points |
SE-1 Flood Resistance | 1 | 1 |
SE-2 Development Footprint |
2 | 2 |
SE-3 Vegetation |
4 | 4 |
SE-4 Stormwater Management |
2 | 2 |
SE-5 Heat Island Effect |
2 | 2 |
SE-6 Refrigerants |
2 | 1 |
SE-7 Construction Activity Pollution Control |
1 | 1 |
SE-8 Light Pollution Minimization |
1 | 1 |
SE-9 Green Transportation |
3 | 3 |
SE-10 Community Connectivity |
1 | 1 |
SE-11 Outdoor Communal Space and Facilities |
2 | 2 |
Management |
8 Points |
8 Points |
Man-1 Effective Design Stage |
1 | 1 |
Man-2 Construction Stage |
1 | 1 |
Man-3 Commissioning |
4 | 4 |
Man-PR-1 Maintenance |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
Man-4 Maintenance |
1 | 1 |
Man-PR-4 Green Awareness |
Prerequisite | Prerequisite |
Man-5 Green Awareness |
1 | 1 |
Exceptional Performance |
8 Points |
8 Points |
EP-1 Enhanced Performance | 8 bonus points | 8 bonus points |
EP-2 Innovative Solutions |
8 bonus points | 8 bonus points |