Until now, acoustics in commercial office buildings have not been a formal part of the LEED rating systems except on a case-by-case basis with possible credits in the Innovation in Design or Pilot Credit 24 categories. The new LEED v4 criteria, however, now takes into account the value of good acoustics in enhancing occupant satisfaction and productivity.
Under LEED v4, it is now possible to qualify for two points toward the Acoustic Performance credit in the Indoor Environmental Quality section of the new Interior Design and Construction (Commercial Interiors) rating system, and one point in the new Building Design and Construction (New Construction) system.