LEED v5 Biophilic Lighting Kit — Documentation Toolkit for 3 Credits ($1,458+)
The LEED v5 rating system introduces a dedicated Biophilic Design pilot credit (PC189) that rewards the integration of natural materials, patterns, and lighting into indoor environments. Kingseng’s Wooden & Alabaster Lighting Kit is the only pre-packaged solution that targets 3 LEED v5 points at a fixture cost starting at $1,458.
LEED v5 Credit Strategy: 3 Points with Lighting Alone
Credit 1: Biophilic Design — Natural Materials (1 pt)
LEED v5 PC189 requires two or more biophilic design elements. Kingseng supplies:
Direct connection: Solid wood (walnut, oak, acacia) and natural alabaster stone fixtures
Indirect connection: Organic forms in the KS-APL series, natural grain variation in wood
Credit 2: Low-Emitting Materials (1 pt)
All Kingseng wood finishes comply with CDPH Standard Method v1.2 (CA 01350) for VOC emissions. Applicable under IEQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials — ceiling and wall finish category.
Credit 3: Material Ingredients — EPD (1 pt)
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) available for:
– Solid wood components: cradle-to-gate, ISO 14025 / EN 15804 compliant
– Biogenic carbon sequestration: ~2.4 kg CO₂e per kg of solid wood — verified carbon storage
– Packaging reduction: FSC-certified cardboard, no polystyrene
The Kit: What You Get
| Component | Models | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden Pendants (base kit, 6 fixtures) | KS-PL-001 to KS-PL-013 in walnut/oak/acacia | $1,458 |
| Alabaster Pendants (mix-in option) | KS-APL01-05 hand-selected Spanish stone | $2,160 |
| LEED Documentation Package | EPD, CDPH VOC report, FSC certificate, biogenic carbon statement | Included |
Who Should Specify This
- Hotels targeting LEED v5 Gold or Platinum (3 credits under Materials & Resources + IEQ)
- Corporate office fit-outs with WELL v2 alignment (biophilic and material transparency requirements overlap)
- Restaurant and hospitality projects seeking Green Restaurant Association certification
- K-12 schools with CHPS / Collaborative for High Performance Schools criteria
Specification Pathway
1. Select 6+ wood or alabaster pendants from the Wooden Lights collection
2. Request LEED documentation package at checkout
3. Submit EPD + CDPH test report + FSC certificate under LEED v5 MR and IEQ credits
4. Claim 3 points with verified biophilic design compliance
Contact the Kingseng specification team for free LEED v5 credit pathway consultation for your project.