How are campus-style projects assessed when seeking a Pearl Rating?

When assessing campus-style projects for a Pearl Rating, each building is evaluated individually. This approach recognizes that different buildings may have varying designs, usages, and impacts on sustainability goals. The Pearl Rating System is designed to reflect the unique contributions and challenges of each structure within the broader context of the campus.

By assessing buildings individually, the system allows for a more nuanced review of factors such as energy consumption, water usage, and materials selection, giving credit where it is due for sustainable practices employed in each specific building. This method also ensures that innovative solutions or challenges faced by one building do not unduly influence the rating of others, ultimately leading to a more accurate reflection of a campus's overall sustainability efforts. Thus, the assessment focuses on comprehensive, building-specific criteria that align with the goals of the Estidama initiative.