Which of the following is a source reduction strategy to eliminate waste produced by a...

Source reduction focuses on minimizing waste at its origin .

Prefabrication reduces waste by manufacturing components off-site with optimized material use, leading to less on-site cutting, packaging waste, and construction debris .

Custom design (Option A) and design-build (Option B) do not inherently reduce waste .

Material science (Option C) refers to material properties but does not directly address waste reduction .

Prefabrication is the most effective source reduction strategy, making Option D correct.

(Source: Official LEED BD+C Reference Manual)