How many credit points are awarded for achieving Design for Durability?

Design for Durability focuses on ensuring that building materials and systems are selected and constructed in a manner that enhances their longevity, reduces maintenance requirements, and minimizes lifecycle costs. Achieving this aspect of sustainability in a building project not only contributes to environmental goals by reducing waste but also promotes economic benefits for the building's lifecycle.

In the context of the Pearl Building Rating System, the correct answer reflects that 1 credit point is awarded for successfully integrating aspects of durability into the design. This encourages project teams to adopt practices that promote the long-term resilience of buildings against wear and environmental factors, aligning with the overall sustainability goals of the Estidama initiative.

The other options reflect a misunderstanding of the specific credit allocation for this practice within the PBRS framework.