I am interested in understanding the practicalities of SITES certification. Please identify the general eligibility criteria for projects seeking SITES certification, any specific project types that are excluded, and how SITES certification can be synergistic with LEED certification.
Navigate to 'sustainablesites.org'. Click on the 'Certification' link (ID 12). Scroll down to the 'Eligibility and fees' section. Identify the general eligibility criteria for projects. Identify any project types that are explicitly excluded from SITES certification. Scroll up or down as needed to locate the 'Synergies between SITES and LEED' section. Explain how SITES and LEED certification can be synergistic, detailing their complementary nature. Synthesize the eligibility criteria, excluded project types, and the synergy with LEED into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Certification' page. The agent identifies that SITES applies to a diverse set of project types, contexts, and stages of development, and that it is applicable to projects with or without buildings. The agent states that the website does not explicitly list excluded project types, but implies that projects must have a landscape or outdoor space component. The agent explains that SITES applies to everything on a site except the building, while LEED applies to the building and its site. The agent states that SITES and LEED are complementary and can be used independently or in tandem, allowing projects to benefit from certifying to both.