In the EDGE software, the Base Case selection of external wall materials in hotels relies on information derived from:
A.
Typical building practices as well as national building performance codes, where they are in existence.
B.
Global building practices as well as international building performance codes, where they are in existence.
C.
Hotel developers' corporate standard specifications, or materials which have been accredited by the hotel industry.
D.
Local building material suppliers who subscribe to EDGE certification for their materials, or are nationally accredited by the local standards authority.
The EDGE software uses a Base Case to establish a benchmark for resource consumption, tailored to local conditions. The EDGE Methodology Report explains how the Base Case is constructed: "The Base Case for external wall materials in hotels is determined using data from market surveys of typical building practices in the project’s country, supplemented by national building performance codes where available. This ensures the baseline reflects local construction norms and regulatory standards" (EDGE Methodology Report Version 2.0, Section 3.1: Base Case Determination). Option A matches this description by referencing typical building practices and national codes. Option B incorrectly refers to global practices and international codes, which EDGE does not use, as the software prioritizes local context. Option C, focusing on corporate specifications, is not part of the Base Case methodology, as the Base Case is standardized, not project-specific. Option D, involving local suppliers or accreditation, is irrelevant to how EDGE determines the Base Case, which relies on broader market data rather than supplier-specificinformation.
[Reference:EDGE Methodology Report Version 2.0, Section 3.1: Base Case Determination; EDGE User Guide Version 2.1, Section 2.3: Using the EDGE App., ]
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