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LEED Green AssociateDay 1

Lawrence Lile, PE, LEED AP BD+CNick Bristow PE, LEED AP BD+C/EBO+M, GGP, CBCP

Lawrence: [email protected]: [email protected]

Transforming the Built Environment

U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter:www.usgbc-mogateway.org314-577-0854

Overview•USGBC, GBCI, and LEED Basics•LEED Credentialing Program•Exam Content, Quizzes and Study Tips

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Who Are We?

LawrenceElectrical/HVAC Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager, and

Commissioning AgentInvolved with several LEED Projects in Mid-MO Chief Engineer & Proprietor, Lile Engineering

Nick Senior Project Engineer, Forum StudioLEED Coordinator on numerous projectsGBCI Item writing workshop participant. Instructor for LEED AP EBO+M and BD+C courses

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Who Are You?

Tell us:2 professional facts1 fun fact!How many degrees above or below the

20th century average was the January 2014 global average temperature?

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Our Approach

•Cell phones silent, please!•Facilitated discussion•Schedule with breaks

�90+/- minute increments�Q&A throughout the day�Lunchtime informal discussion �End of day wrap-up

•Class engagement – dialogue & activities•Circular review and overlapping information•If we don’t know – we’ll get back to you!

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USGBCUSGBC – U.S. Green Building Council

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Sustainability:Development that meets the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Derived from the Brundtland Commission of the U.N., 1987; also “Seventh Generation” philosophy of the Native American Iroquois Confederacy

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USGBC

LEED® – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

USGBC provides education and research programs

LEED is a 3rd party green building rating system

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LEED®

LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

•Buildings are “certified”

•People are “accredited”

•Products are not LEED or USGBC endorsed, approved, or certified

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LEED is not Leeds

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Leeds is a quaint town in

England.

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usgbc.org/leed/v4

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LEED v4 FAQ

How is LEED v4 different than the LEED 2009 rating system? LEED v4 focuses on increasing technical stringency from past versions and developing requirements for new project typessuch as data centers, warehouses & distribution centers, hotels/motels, existing schools, existing retail, and mid-rise residential.

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http://www.usgbc.org/leed/v4

More about LEED V4:

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LEED v4 FAQ

How long will LEED 2009 be open for registration?

�LEED 2009 will be open for registration until June 1, 2015.

Will LEED 2009 continue to be maintained?

�USGBC intends to continue to use a combination of the processes available to maintain LEED 2009, per the LEED Foundations Documents, while in active use by projects.

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LEED v4 FAQ

• The credential designation will remain the same.• No requirement to retest.

• LEED GA and AP exams change in June• LEED 2009 exams will be available until June 15, 2014• LEED v4 exams will be available after June 30, 2014

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USGBC vs. GBCI

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USGBCTo transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially

responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

GBCI To support a high level of competence in building methods for

environmental efficiency through the development and administration of a formal program of certification and

recertification.

GBCIGBCI – Green Building Certification Institute

•Established in 2008•Separate entity from USGBC

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GBCI

Administers LEED Professional credentialing program

�Green Associate�Accredited Professional

�FellowProvides 3rd party LEED project certification

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GBCI

LEED Green Associate

•Non-technical•No specialties•Can be 1st step to LEED Accredited Professional•Adheres to LEED Professional Credentialing Requirements Tier I

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GBCI

LEED Accredited Professional

Specialties

�Building Design and Construction (BD+C)�Operations and Maintenance (O+M)�Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)�Homes�Neighborhood Development

�Adheres to LEED Professional Credentialing Requirements Tier II

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GBCI

LEED FellowDistinguished LEED APs who have made a significant contribution to the field of green building and sustainability

�Eligibility:�LEED APs with specialty – 8 cumulative years as LEED AP.�Document a total of 10 years of experience in the green building field.

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Credential Maintenance ProgramProgram that facilitates LEED Professionals

� continuing professional development

� Includes levels:LEED Green Associate LEED AP ( O+M, Homes, BD+C, ID+C, ND)

� 2-year cycle of time during which continuing education (CE) hours must be achieved

If LEED Professionals do not complete these � requirements, their credential expires

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Credential Maintenance Program

Requirements:15 Continuing Education (CE) Hours per

�two-year reporting period�3 CE hours must be LEED-specific (in any specialty area)

CMP Costs:�$50 maintenance fee (every two years)

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Requirements:�30 CE Hours required every two years�6 CE hours must be LEED-specific (specific to the same specialty area of their credential – BD+C, ID+C, etc.)

CMP Costs:�$50 maintenance fee (every two years)

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CE hours can be earned through:• Education (includes both GBCI-approved and

unapproved presentations)• Volunteerism• Authorship• LEED Project Participation

Number of hours earned by engaging in each activity are unlimited, EXCEPT for Volunteerism which is limited to half of your required hours

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YOUR NAME (YOUR GBCI #)


Helpful ResourcesNEW & IMPROVED!: Automated reporting. GBCI

Education Providersnowhave the ability to automatically upload your CE hours for you when you

take their courses. (USGBC-MGC is an Education Provider!)

LEED Professionals can earn six free LEED-specific hours through the newly created Principals of LEED

webinar series available on the GBCI website.Register for Principles of LEED »

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MORE INFO is available at:http://www.usgbc.org/leed/credentials

or by contacting [email protected]

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Candidate HandbookDownload from website

Register for the exam

Cost $250 ($200 if your company is a USGBC Member)

Some applications (5-7%) will be audited!

GBCI –The TEST

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GBCI –The TEST

Reference DocumentsHotlinks provided online (pdf)USGBC & GBCI websites

Information from these reference materials WILL be on the test!

Prometric Test Centers: computerized test, flexible schedule

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References

• Green Building & LEED Core Concepts Guide, 2nd edition** (available at www.usgbc.org/store) • Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process, Section 2.4 (2009) • LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System (2009) • LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Introduction (2009) • LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Glossary (2008) • LEED for Homes Rating System (2008) • Cost of Green Revisited, by Davis Langdon (2007) • Sustainable Building Technical Manual: Part II by Anthony Bernheim and William Reed (1996) • The Treatment by LEED® of the Environmental Impact of HVAC Refrigerants (LEED Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee, 2004) • Guidance on Innovation & Design (ID) Credits (2004) • Credit Interpretation Rulings (gbci.org) • Guide to Purchasing Green Power (2004) • LEED 2009 for Operations & Maintenance Rating System (2009) • LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements (2009) • Construction Carbon Calculator (buildcarbonneutral.org)

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LEED Reference Standards

Specific Reference Standards found in New Construction (NC) Rating System Guide – TEST WORTHY!

•Energy Star•GreenSeal (paints & coatings)•Green Label Plus (carpet)•Green Label (carpet padding)•FSC (wood and paper products)

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How to keep this Mess Straight?

This naughty young boy has sealed his fate.

Paints SEAL Things

GreenSeal is for Paints And Coatings

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How to keep this Mess Straight?

Carpets have LABELS On the Back

Green Label Plus is forCarpets

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LEED Reference Standards

Specific Reference Standards found in NC Rating System Guide – TEST WORTHY!

�ANSI/ASHRAE� 55-2004 (thermal comfort)�62.1-2007 (ventilation, indoor air quality)�90.1-2007 (energy use)

�EPAct 1992 (water use, plumbing fixtures)

�More!

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ASHRAE? SMASHRAE!

How do I memorize all these ASHRAE standards?If I was driving 55 with the windows down I would be comfortable55-2004 (thermal comfort)But if I was driving 62 with the windows down I would have more ventilation62.1-2007 (ventilation, indoor air quality)If I drove 90 I would use a lot of ENERGY90.1-2007 (energy use)

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LEED Terminology

Lots of TLAs (three letter acronyms) and terminology–TEST WORTHY!

•“Key Terms” in Study Guide•“Glossary” in Core Concepts

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LEED Terminology•ODP – Ozone Depletion Potential•GWP – Global Warming Potential•CFC – chlorofluorocarbon•HCFC - hydrochlorofluorocarbon•HFC – hydrofluorocarbon•Halon – fire suppression systems (no longer manufactured)•Natural Refrigerants – naturally occurring substances that are environmentally benign: CO2, NH3 (ammonia), H2O, HC (hydrocarbons), Air •Montreal Protocol – an International Treaty that protects the ozone layer by banning CFCs (2010) and phasing out • HCFCs (by 2030)

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LEED Terminology

•Heat Island Effect –absorption of heat by hardscapes (roofs, buildings, pavement)•Green Roofs -a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane; or roofs that use some form of "green" technology, such as a cool roof, or a roof with PV modules•SRI – Solar Reflectance Index, a measure of how well a material rejects solar heat on an index from 0 to 100

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LEED Terminology

•Emissivity - the relative ability of a material’s surface to release absorbed heat•Reflectivity – the ability of a material to reflect•Albedo - a measure of how strongly an object reflects light from light sources such as the sun•Pervious– % of paving material that is open•Impervious – resistance of a material to penetration by a liquid

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LEED Terminology

•VOC – Volatile Organic Compound, carbon compounds that vaporize at normal room temperatures •MERV – Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, indicates the efficiency of air filters•SCAQMD – South Coast Air Quality Management District (VOCs for adhesives and sealants)•SMACNA – Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (indoor air quality)•CIBSE – Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (London, England; natural ventilation systems)

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LEED Terminology

•Blackwater – wastewater from toilets and urinals, sometimes kitchen sinks, showers and bathtubs•Greywater – domestic wastewater sources such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundry sinks, tubs, washers•Potable Water– meets EPA’s drinking water quality standards•Non-potable Water•gpf – Gallons per Flush•gpm – Gallons per Minute

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•Flush, Low-flow, Dual flush, No Flush Fixtures

LEED Terminology

•ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

�55-2004 (thermal comfort)�62.1-2007 (ventilation, indoor air quality)�90.1-2007 (energy use)

•Fossil Fuel– peat, coal, crude oil, natural gas•REC – Renewable Energy Certificate•CFL – Compact Fluorescent Lamp•Btu – British Thermal Unit•Cx – Commissioning

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LEED Terminology

•Eligible On-site Power Generation–Photovoltaic, wind, solar thermal, biofuel electric, geothermal heating and electric•Green Power– Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal•Off-Site Power Generation– green power or conventional power generated elsewhere•PV – Photovoltaic•VMT – vehicle miles traveled

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LEED Terminology

•Waste Diversion– Amount kept out of landfills or incineration, expressed in tons – reuse & recycling•Regional Materials– Extracted, processed and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site•Salvaged Materials–•Items recovered from existing •buildings or construction sites •and reused•Reuse– Building materials returned to active use, expressed as a % of cost of a building

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LEED Terminology

•Recycled Content- % of a material that is recycled•Pre-Consumer Recycled Content–Recycled from manufacturing waste•Post-Consumer Recycled Content–Consumer waste•FSC – Forestry Stewardship Council•Certified Wood – Comes from a responsibly managed forest•Rapidly Renewable Materials– 10 years or less to grow or raise

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LEED Terminology

•Hard Costs– actual construction costs, land, bricks & mortar of the project. Usually includes any item permanently attached and part of the Construction contractor's scope, does not include furniture, Architect and permitting fees. •Soft Costs – costs not directly related to building and construction, ex: fees•Operating Costs – costs for running/maintaining a building –important in life cycle assessment & EBOM

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LEED Terminology

•FTE – Full Time Equivalent A measure of occupancy of a building based on a 40 hour per week fulltime worker. Someone who works 20 hours per week counts as ½ FTE, a live-in manager who is on site 60 hours per week would count as 1.5 FTE. •Process EnergyEnergy that is not used to directly heat, cool, or light a building's occupants. Cooking, industrial processes, and computers are examples of process energy use.

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LEED Terminology

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•Integrative ProcessAn ongoing design process that involves all systems of the building, those who use it, and those that it is a part of. Building maintenance staff and secretaries may have as much input into the ddesign of the building as Architects or Engineers.•Low Impact Development (LID) involves managing rainwater throughout the year, versus StormwaterManagement which focuses on managing peak storms.

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LEED Terminology

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•BUG ratingBacklight-Uplight Glare – numerical ratings for light fixtures that simplify specifying night-sky fixtures that limit light trespass.•Building Envelope Commissioning Validating the performance of the materials and construction of the roof, walls, doors, and windows so that they meet the Owner's needs for a weathertight and efficient building envelope.

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•Demand ResponseModulating the amount of electricity a building uses when the price changes or in response to a utility signal or meter reading.•Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment Documenting the impact of building materials on key environmental measures such as Global Warming, Ozone Depletion, and depletion of natural resources against a baseline.

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LEED Terminology

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•Environmental Product DeclarationsStatements by manufacturers about a variety of environmental impacts resulting from their product manufacturing.

•Health Product Declarations Statements by product manufacturers transparently disclosing hazards associated with ingredients in their products.

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•Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA)Computerized calculations modeling the impact of daylight on the work environment.

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10 Minute Break

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Video

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Sustainability Explained

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Why Green Building?

•Resource Consumption•Lifecycle of a Building•Costs & Benefits•Motivations•Project Delivery

�Conventional Approach vs. Integrated Project Approach�Phases and Teams

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Why Green Building?

Sustainability:Development that meets the needs of the

present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Resource Consumption

In the US, building construction and operation

accounts for:

� 39% of total energy use

� 74% of total electricity use

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In the US, buildings use:

•13% of potable water•30% of all raw materials, including 25% of timber harvests

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In the US, the construction and operation and demolition

of buildings accounts for:39% of greenhouse gas emissions (2008)

65% of landfill waste95% of which is recyclable40% of which is from construction and

demolition (ref. Study Guide p.101)

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In the US, the percentage of renewable materials in a building constructed in:

• 1950 = 15%

• 2000 = 5% (2007)

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Life Cycle of a Building

•Planning

•Design

•Construction

•Operation

•Renew

•Retire/Repurpose

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Planning

Critical to the success of a LEED project.

Integration of LEED sustainability concepts before design is highly important –allows for a more holistic design, lower first costs.

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Design

Designers’ involvement and knowledge is crucial to proper specification of materials, products, design elements.

Typically, designers (A&E) take leadership roles in leading the sustainable effort.

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Construction

Success of a LEED project depends on the Contractor/Builder.

Proper cost estimating, site management, material and waste management, training of subcontractors, record keeping, etc.

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Operation

Facility Management staff are so important!

Buy-in at the early stages is critical to ensure that the building performs according to design to maximize efficiencies.

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RenewOpportunity to utilize an existing building and/or shellGive a building new life!

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Retire/Repurpose

When a building can no longer support activity, the building can be deconstructed and components salvaged & reused and recycled.

Repurposing requires planning and creativity!

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Regenerative – Living Building Challenge

This is beyond the scope of LEED

International Living Building Institutehttp://ilbi.org

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Holistic Thinking

Life cycle analysis looks at the whole building ownership cost of green building.

The analysis examines what advantages are discovered when initial investments are made in

more durable products and efficient building systems.

What is the difference between life-cycle assessment and life-cycle costing?

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Life-cycle assessment:analysis of environmental impacts associated with all the stages of processes involved with building, from cradle to grave

Life-cycle costing:analysis of economic performance

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Life cycle assessment considers:

Building itself

Materials & components of the building:ExtractionManufactureTransportUseReuseRecyclingDisposal

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Life cycle cost analysis

•First costs•Operational costs•Payback/ROI•Decision making tool

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Two ways of helping to keep green building costs under control are to look for opportunities for credit synergies and to weigh the impact of credit trade-offs.

Credit Synergies and Trade-Offs

Credit synergies are groups of credits that work together in such a way that achieving one of them makes earning the other one easier.

Ex:

SSc6.1Stormwater Management – Quantity Control:

strategy/practice = harvest rainwater

synergistic w/

WEc1Water Efficient Landscaping – Non-potable


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Credit trade-offs are groups of credits that require a balance between one and the other. They do not work directly “against” one another, however, they work in such a way that achieving one of them makes earning the other one more difficult/complex.

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IEQc5Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control:

strategy/practice = MERV filters 13+

trade-off w/

EAp2 & EAc1Min Energy Performance

Optimize Energy Performance


Costs & Benefits

Costs

Common perception that “green” cost$!

Studies indicate little to no added cost (ref: Davis Langdon, 2007; p. 15 Study Guide)

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Costs & Benefits

Benefits

�Durability�Ease of operation�Healthier occupants�Energy savings and operational cost savings�Reduced resource use�Positive PR & doing the “right” thing

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Costs & Benefits

Early integration of “green” = healthy balance between

decisions and costs

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Lunch Break

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Motivations

•Competition and differentiation (products, hospitality, etc.)•Recruit and retain employees•Regulatory requirements•Local green and energy performance codes

�MSD, stormwater management�Illinois schools’ green cleaning requirements

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•LEED measures and enhances the design and sustainability of buildings based on a “triple bottom line” approach:

�People�Planet�Profit

•USGBC has adapted the triple bottom line to establish metrics and rating systems to measure and recognize building projects based on their performance in the three corresponding dimensions of sustainability:

�Society�Environment�Economy

Triple Bottom Line

Projects certified under the LEED rating systems demonstrate, through compliance with a range of

requirements, that they have addressed elements that balance and enhance all three areas of the triple bottom line, all three

dimensions of sustainability.

Triple Bottom Line

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Motivations

Triple bottom linePeople, Planet, Profit

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Group Discussion/Activity

Alberici HQ LEED Platinum

Tyson Living Learning CenterFirst Living Building

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Project Delivery

What is your experience?

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Project Delivery

Conventional approach

Linear progression of program

Silos

Results:Higher first costsHigher operating costsNo cross-pollination of knowledge and expertise

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Project Delivery

Integrated Approach

�Team collaboration from the start�Knowledge sharing and �coordination�Results:�Lower first costs�Lower operating costs�Holistic design

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AIA IPD Guide, 2007Traditional Design Process

Integrated Design Process

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AIA IPD Guide, 2007Traditional Design Process

Integrated Design Process

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OwnerDesigner

Design ConsultantsContractors

Subcontractors

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Project Delivery

Integrated Approach

•70% of environmental impact decisions are made during the first 10% of the design process

•Integrated approach builds upon early contributions of individual expertise

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Project Delivery

•Team Members & Roles�Owner�Architect�Engineer�Commissioning Agent�Contractors�Facility Staff�User Groups

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Project Delivery

•Project Phases�Pre-design�Design�Bidding�Construction�Occupancy�Operations & Maintenance

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•Project Phases�Pre-design�Gathering information, recognizing stakeholder needs, establishing project goals, and selecting the site

Project Delivery

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Project Delivery

•Project Phases�Design�Schematic Design (SD) – explores design options and alternatives, with the intent to establish project layout and scope of work�Design Development (DD) – process of spatial refinement and first* design of energy system�Construction Documents (CD) – design in detail all spaces, systems, and materials & specifications

•*needs to be more developed than 1st design!

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Project Delivery

•Project Phases�Bidding�Costs are established/fixed and contracts for construction services are signed

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Project Delivery

•Project Phases�Construction (Construction Administration)�Actual construction of the project�Substantial Completion is a contractual benchmark corresponding with a nearly completed space that could be occupied�Final Completion is the point at which all work is complete�Certificate of Occupancy is the official recognition by the local building department that the building conforms to building and safety codes

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Project Delivery

•Project Phases�Occupancy & Operations and Maintenance�Once Certificate of Occupancy is received�Periodic maintenance must occur�Re-commissioning and occupant surveying should occur at regular intervals

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Why Green Building?

•Category Review•Learning Activities•Key Terms

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LEED Rating Systems

•New Construction & Major Renovation

•Core & Shell

•Commercial Interiors

•Schools

•Healthcare

•Homes

•Retail

•Neighborhood Development (ND)•Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (EBOM)

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LEED Green Associate Study Guide, p.27

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LEED Rating Systems

5 (+ 2) Major Credit Categories:(across most Rating Systems*)

�Sustainable Sites (SS)�Water Efficiency (WE)

�Energy & Atmosphere (EA)�Materials & Resources (MR)

�Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)�Innovation & Design (ID)

�Regional Priority*Rating System Exceptions:

Homes & Neighborhood Development

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LEED Rating Systems

•System Specific Credits•Homes

�Location and Linkages�Awareness and Education

•Neighborhoods�Smart Location and Linkages�Neighborhood Pattern and Design�Green Infrastructure and Buildings

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•Three important factors of the LEED Rating System

�Market driven

�Consensus focused

�Committee based

LEED Rating Systems

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LEED Rating SystemsNew Construction & Major RenovationAddresses the full design and construction of most commercial buildings and large multifamily buildingsWas the first version of LEED to be developed and has been the basis for the rest

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LEED Green AssociateExam Prep. Course

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0 0 0 Possible Points: 14

Y ? N

Y d Prereq 1

C Credit 1.1 1 to 3

Reuse 55% 1

Reuse 75% 2

Reuse 95% 3

C Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1

C Credit 2 1 to 2

50% Recycled or Salvaged 1

75% Recycled or Salvaged 2

C Credit 3 1 to 2

Reuse 5% 1

Reuse 10% 2

C Credit 4 1 to 2

10% of Content 1

20% of Content 2

C Credit 5 1 to 2

10% of Materials 1

20% of Materials 2

C Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1

C Credit 7 1

Materials and Resources

Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof

Construction Waste Management

Materials Reuse

Recycled Content

Regional Materials

Certified Wood

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d / C Credit 1.1 1

d / C Credit 1.2 1

d / C Credit 1.3 1

d / C Credit 1.4 1

d / C Credit 1.5 1

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d / C Credit 1.2 1

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C ert i f ied 4 0 t o 4 9 po int s Si lver 50 t o 59 p o int s Go ld 6 0 t o 79 po int s Plat inum 8 0 t o 110

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LEED Accredited Professional

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Innovation and Design Process

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LEED Rating SystemsCore & ShellRestricted to projects focused on the design and construction of a building’s core and exterior shellMost likely utilized when building owner/developer is different from the occupants

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Commercial InteriorsAddresses interior design and tenant fit out projectsMost likely used when building owner/developer is different from the occupants

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LEED Rating SystemsSchoolsA derivative of New Construction and Major Renovation as well as Commercial InteriorsFocuses on unique nature of schools: classroom acoustics, environmental site assessment, mold prevention, etc.

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LEED Rating SystemsHealthcareDesign and construction of both new buildings and major renovations of existing buildingsInpatient, outpatient and licensed long-term care facilities, medical offices, assisted living facilities and medical education and research centers.Developed in partnership with the Green Guide for Health Care (GGHC)

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LEED Rating Systems

RetailRetail – New ConstructionRetail – Commercial InteriorsFocuses on unique nature of retail market and addresses the needs associated with specific product lines and space requirements

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LEED Rating SystemsExisting Buildings, Operations & Maintenance (EBOM)Main focus is on the ongoing operations of existing buildings and not on design and constructionSystem has the same categories as NC, CI, Schools, Healthcare, and Retail but is geared toward the sustainability strategies associated with operations and maintenance

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LEED Rating SystemsLEED for HomesAddresses the design and construction of single family and small multifamily residential buildingsIncludes two additional categories:Location and LinkagesAwareness and Education

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LEED Rating Systems

LEED for HomesRequired team members:LEED for Homes ProviderBuilder & Green RaterHome Energy Rater

LEED Homes Providers

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LEED Rating Systems

LEED for Homes ProviderLEED homes are rated by LEED for Homes Providers – local organizations selected by USGBC based on demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting builders in the construction of high-performance, sustainable homes in their market.Three primary roles:

�Marketing LEED to builders�Providing green home rating support services to builders�Training, coordinating and overseeing LEED qualified inspectors and builder support staff.

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LEED Rating Systems

LEED for Homes Green Raters

Play a critical role in the LEED for Homes process by overseeing all verification services on a project. Green Raters may work directly for a LEED for Homes Provider or contract independently with one or several Providers, but may not provide verification services on a project without an agreement with a Provider organization.

�Responsibilities within the LEED for Homes Program:�Oversight of all verification services on a LEED for Homes registered project�Communication link between Provider Organization and Project Team�Verification that Project Submittal Package is complete and delivery to Provider QAD

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LEED for Homes

�Multistep review�Early Planning�Design�Build�Verification and Certification�Reflection on Achievements

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Neighborhood Development (ND)

Addresses the land use planning of an entire neighborhood: buildings, infrastructure, street design, and open space

System was created in collaboration with the Congress for New Urbanism and the National Resources Defense Council. It has entirely different categories than the other systems:Smart Location and LinkageNeighborhood Pattern and DesignGreen Infrastructure and Buildings

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LEED Rating SystemslLEED for Neighborhood Development

�This process can take years�Three stages:�Review prior to the completion of entitlement (permit) process�Certification of an approved development plan�Review of a completed neighborhood development

for LEED ND

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LEED Rating Systems•The LEED Volume Program has three goals:•Preserve the integrity of the LEED certification system •Leverage uniformity in building design, construction, and management to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs for program participants •Encourage building owners to integrate LEED practices and documentation into organization-wide practices

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LEED Rating Systems•Key benefits of the LEED Volume Program:•Reduced operating costs through lower resource consumption•Building and operational techniques that foster healthier, safer interior environments •Enhanced compatibility with the building site and external environment•Important opportunities to benefit from financial incentives•A demonstrated public commitment to environmental stewardship•Increased asset value

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LEED Rating Systems•Profit from the efficiency of the Volume certification process:•Savings from a more comprehensive LEED implementation process•Economies of scale based on uniform building design and construction, or operations and maintenance practices •Lower costs than those associated with traditional LEED certification

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LEED Rating SystemslLEED Volume Program Participants:

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•Ahold USA•American University•Bank of America•Bentall Kennedy•Best Buy•CB Richard Ellis•Citicorp•City of San Jose•Cushman & Wakefield•Deutsche Bank•Falabella•Fresh & Easy•Hines•HSBC•HSBC Mexico•InterContinental Hotels Group•Irvine Company•KeyBank

•Kilroy Realty Corporation •Kohl's•Kum & Go•Marriott•McDonald's•PNC•Starbucks Coffee Company•Starwood Hotels & Resorts, • Worldwide, Inc.•Subway Restaurants•Target Corporation•Transwestern•University of California at Santa Barbara•University of Florida•U.S. General Services Administration•Verizon Wireless•Vornado•Wells Fargo

Rating SystemsWhen to use each rating system?

Timing

� Ownership

� USGBC Definitions

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LEED Reference Guides

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When to use each rating system?

�LEED – NC & Major Renovations�All commercial buildings�Multi-family residential buildings – 4 or more stories�Design & construction of new buildings; major renovations of existing buildings�Owner or tenant must occupy more than 50% of the building’s leasable square footage

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�LEED for Schools�Design and construction of new school buildings and major renovations of existing school buildings

�Academic buildings on K-12 school grounds

�LEED-NC OR LEED for Schools: Non-academic buildings on a school campus such as administrative offices, maintenance facilities, dormitories; Post-secondary academic buildings and Pre-K buildings

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�LEED for Healthcare�In-patient care facilities�Licensed out-patient care facilities�Licensed long-term care facilities�Medical offices�Assisted living facilities�Medical education and research facilities

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�LEED for Core & Shell�Speculative developments�Developer controls base building core and shell but not tenant fit-out�Owner must occupy 50% or less of the building’s leasable square footage�Provides default figures that must be used

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�LEED for Commercial Interiors�Tenants who lease space but do not occupy the entire building�Works hand in hand with LEED for Core & Shell�Spaces can be eligible even if not in a LEED building

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�LEED for Retail�LEED for Retail: New Construction – freestanding retail buildings�LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors – retail tenant build-out�Existing freestanding retailers may also use LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance

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Rating Systems•When to use each rating system?•LEED for Existing Buildings:

�Operations & Maintenance�Commercial and institutional buildings; multi-family residential buildings of 4 or more stories�Sustainable practices that reduce a building’s environmental impacts over the functional life cycle�Exterior site maintenance, water and energy use, environmentally preferred purchasing, green cleaning, waste management, indoor environmental quality�Targeted to single buildings. Multiple buildings on a campus must certify individually.

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Rating SystemsWhen to use each rating system?40/60 Rule:

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Rating SystemsMultiple Building Certifications

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•LEED EBOM Certification for the Building Owner•Tenant in a LEED ID+C Certified space•LEED ID+C Certified space in a LEED BD+C Certified building•LEED BD+C Certified building in a LEED ND Certified neighborhood

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LEED Online v. 3

•Automated data entry for major inputs (square footages, FTEs, etc.)•Reduces human error / data entry error•Credit Templates are provided•Upload documents = no paper document management•Online communication with GBCI

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Credit Structure

•Certified 40-49 points

•Silver 50-59 points

•Gold 60-79 points

•Platinum 80+ points

•Note: LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development have different credit structures than the other rating systems

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Credit Categories

Sustainable Sites

This credit category addresses environmental concerns related to building landscape, hardscape, and exterior building issues

Sustainable Sites credits promote:�Selecting and Developing the Site Wisely�Reducing Emissions Associated with Transportation�Planting Sustainable Landscapes�Protecting Surrounding Habitats�Managing Stormwater Runoff�Reducing Heat Island Effect�Eliminating Light Pollution

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Credit Categories

Water Efficiency

This credit category encourages the use of strategies and technologies that reduce the amount of potable water consumed in buildings.Water Efficiency credits promote:

�Monitoring Water Consumption Performance�Reducing Indoor Potable Water Consumption�Reducing Water Consumption to Save Energy and Improve Environmental Well-Being�Practicing Water-Efficient Landscaping�In Schools, Use Water-Efficient Processes �as a Teaching Tool

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Credit Categories

Energy and Atmosphere

This credit category encourages reduction in the amount of energy required for building operations and the use of more benign forms of energy

Energy and Atmosphere credits promote:

�Energy Performance�Tracking Building Energy Performance –�Designing, Commissioning, Monitoring�Managing Refrigerants to Eliminate CFCs�Using Renewable Energy

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Materials and Resources

This credit category focuses on the environmental impact of materials brought into the project building, and the minimization of landfill and incinerator disposal for materials that leave the project building.

Materials and Resources credits promote:�Selecting Sustainable Materials�Practicing Waste Reduction�Reducing Waste at Its Source�Reusing and Recycling

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Credit Categories

Indoor Environmental Quality

This credit category addresses environmental concerns relating to indoor environmental quality; occupants’ health, safety, and comfort; energy consumption; air change effectiveness; and air contaminant management.

Indoor Environmental Quality credits promote:�Managing Air Contaminants�Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)�Carbon Dioxide�Particulate Matter�Specifying Less Harmful Materials�Allowing Occupants to Control Desired Settings�Providing Daylighting and Views

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Locations and Linkages

The LEED for Homes rating system recognizes that much of a home's impact on the environment comes from where it is locatedand how it fits into its community.

The Locations & Linkages credits encourage homes being built:•away from environmentally sensitive places •in infill, previously developed and other preferable sites •near already-existing infrastructure, community resources and transit, •and it encourages access to open space for •walking, physical activity and time spent •outdoors.

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Awareness and Education

A green home is only truly green if the people who live in it use the green features to maximum effect.

The Awareness & Education credits encourage home builders and real estate professionals to:

lprovide homeowners, tenants and building managers with the education and tools they need to understand what makes their home greenand how to make the

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Credit CategoriesSmart Locations and LinkagesThe LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system focuses on where the project is built. The prerequisites outline where the project cannot be located in order to preserve prime farmland, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and other places we want to save.

Projects are encouraged to locate in existing areas near services or transit .

The Smart Locations & Linkages credits encourage neighborhoods being built:•in close proximity to existing development, goods and services, and existing infrastructure•and encourages preservation of sensitive lands, locating jobs near housing, and providing bicycle amenities.

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Neighborhood Pattern & Design

The LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system also looks closely at how the project is built. This section promotes compact, complete, and connected developments. This kind of development can drastically change occupant behavior for the better.

lThe Neighborhood Pattern & Design credits encourage neighborhoods being built with:lpeople connected to place and each otherlshared public spaceslnearby goods and services.

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Green Infrastructure & Buildings

lThe LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system also looks closely at measures that can reduce the environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of buildings and infrastructure . The Green Infrastructure & Buildings credits encourage neighborhoods to promote:lmore efficient energy and water use – to not overtax infrastructurelcreate amenities for human healthlcontribute to the character of place.

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Credit Categories

Innovation in Design

lThis credit category provides bonus pointsfor projects that use new and innovative technologiesand strategies to improve a building’s performance well beyond what is requiredby other LEED credits or in green building considerations that are not specifically addressed elsewhere in LEED.lThis credit category also rewards projects for including a LEED Accredited Professionalon the team to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to the design and construction phase.

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Credit Categories

Regional Priority

USGBC’s regional councils, chapters and affiliateshave identified the environmental concerns that are locally most important for every region of the country, and six LEED credits that address those local priorities were selected for each region.

A project that earns a regional priority credit will earn one bonus point in addition to any points awarded for that credit . Up to four extra points can be earned in this way.

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Credit Categories

•Homes�Location and Linkages�Awareness and Education

•Neighborhoods�Smart Location and Linkages�Neighborhood Pattern and Design�Green Infrastructure and Buildings

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Credit CategoriesWhat is a Prerequisite?MANDATORY!LEED prerequisites are required to be complied with before LEED core credits may be earnedWhat is a Credit?A component of the LEED Green Building

Rating System whose achievement results in the earning of points toward certification

Both Prerequisites and Credits have:“Intent”, which identifies the sustainability goal or benefitAt least one requirement

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LEED Min. Program Requirements (MPRs)Must comply with environmental laws

NC, C&S, Schools, CI – all Federal, State and local laws and regulations at the time of design and construction

EBOM – building operations must also comply from performance period through expiration date of LEED Certification

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LEED Min. Program Requirements (MPRs)

Must be a complete, permanent building or space

If a building is designed to move at any time in its lifetime it is not eligible for LEED Certification

NC, C&S, Schools, EBOM – must include at least one building in its entirety

CI – the LEED project scope must be distinct with regard to at least one of the following:

OwnershipManagementLease Party wall separation

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Must use a reasonable site boundary

NC, C&S, Schools, EBOM –The project site boundary must include all contiguous landMust not include land owned by another partyMust not exclude land and/or be drawn in unreasonable shapes only to complyAny parcel is attributable to a single building

CI – must include any land disturbed for the purpose of undertaking the project

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Must comply with minimum floor area

NC, C&S, Schools, EBOM – must have at least 1000 s.f. of gross floor area

CI – must have at least 250 s.f. of gross floor area

Must comply with minimum occupancy rates

NC, C&S, Schools, CI – must serve at least one or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants

EBOM – must be in a state of physical occupancy and all building systems must be operating at a capacity necessary to serve the occupants


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Must commit to sharing whole building energy and water usage data

Must commit to sharing with USGBC and/or GBCI all available actual whole project energy and water usage data for a period of at least 5 years

Must comply with minimum building area to site area ratio

Gross floor areas must be no less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundary


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Credit Interpretation Rulings

No CIRs are free! $220/CIR

CIRs are no longer precedent setting

Beneficial rulings can be elevated to LEED interpretations

Teams will not be held responsible for interpretations issued after the project’s registration date

Teams may submit a Credit Interpretation Request through Leedonline

http://www.gbci.org/CIRs.aspx

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Credit Appeals

•Appeals are allowed for design phase and construction phase credits, if a split review is being done.•Otherwise, the appeal comes after the final review.•Appeals are $500 per credit – no discounts.

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Credit Weightings

Certain credits are weighted more heavily than othersExample:Optimizing efficiency vs. Thermal ComfortGuiding principles for the weightings are the impact categoriesEnvironmental and human health concerns

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Relative Importance of Environmental Concerns

Credit Weightings

Based on impact categoriesdefined by the EPA and on category weights established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology and modified by the USGBC.

The combination of impact categories and category weights provides a quantitative basis for determining the point value of each credit in the LEED rating systems.

Know the top 3:�Greenhouse Gases�IEQ�Resource Depletion

Credit Weightings

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Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint = Carbon OverlayQuantitative index of the relative importance of individual credits

Credits are prioritized based on their potential to reduce GHG emissions

Credits that address the most important emission sources = highest carbon overlay scores

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Carbon Footprint

LEED awards more points for strategies that have greater positive impacts on:Energy EfficiencyCO2 Reductions

Each credit evaluated against a list of 13 environmental impact categories, including climate change, indoor environmental quality, resource depletion and water intake

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Carbon Footprint

ODP – Ozone Depletion PotentialThe potential for a single molecule of the refrigerant to destroy the Ozone Layer. All refrigerants use R11 as a datum reference where R11 has an ODP = 1.0. The less the value of the ODP - the better the refrigerant is for the ozone layer and the environment.

GWP – Global Warming PotentialA measurement (usually measured over a 100-year period) of how much effect a refrigerant will have on Global Warming in relation to Carbon Dioxide. CO2 has a GWP = 1. The lower the value of GWP - the better the refrigerant is for the environment.

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Carbon FootprintRefrigerant Types (used in HVAC)

�CFC Banned by the Montreal Protocol as of 2010 �HCFC Banned by the Montreal Protocol as of 2030 �HFC �Natural CO2, H20, NH3, HC, Air

Refrigerant ODP GWP CFCs High High HCFCs Low High HFCs Zero LowNaturals Zero Zero or Low

Change in Ozone Hole – 1979 to 2008

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Carbon FootprintRepeat Photography of Glaciers http://nrmsc.usgs.gov/repeatphoto/

Muir Glacier – 1941 Muir Glacier - 2004

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10 Minute Break

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Triple Bottom Line

Activity!

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USGBC – GBCI – ProgramsLEED Professional Credential categoriesProject registration and certification process

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LEED Prof. Credential Categories

•LEED Green Associate•LEED Accredited Professional Specialties

�BD+C�ID+C�O+M�Homes�ND

•LEED Fellow

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Registration/Certification Process

•Project registration•Prepare application•Submit application•Application review•Appeal review•Certification

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Project RegistrationServes as a declaration of intent to certify a building or neighborhood development under the LEED Green Building Rating Systems. Registered and certified projects are listed in the online LEED project database. From here the project team is assembled and the documentation process begins.

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Register projectSubmit registration form and fee to USGBCFees: Registration is a flat fee paid up front at the time of registration. Registration rates are based on the date of registration. The rates are:USGBC Members: $900Non-Members: $1200

LEED for Neighborhood Development ProjectsThe registration fee for LEED ND projects is $1500 (for USGBC members and non-members)

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Register projectAfter registration, the team receives information, tools and communication to guide the certification process, including access to LEED Online

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Start of Project:Assess valueEvaluate/document condition treatment recommendationsSet goalsDetermine preliminary

LEED scoreRegister project

�Identify partners�Apply for incentives�Determine green building practices�Begin documentation process

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Decision Point!Submit for review in 1 or 2 stages?

� Design submission:�design related credits

� Construction submission:

construction related credits

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Design Phase:Assemble design phase documentationSubmit documentationGBCI design phase review“Anticipated” or “Denied”

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Construction Phase:

�Assemble construction phase documentation

�Submit documentation

�GBCI construction phase review

�“Achieved” or “Denied”I did it!

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Certification Process

Once a project team submits the design and construction phase documents to LEED Online, the following 3rd party certification process takes place:

�Preliminary Review

�Final Review

�Appeal Review

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Certification Process - FeesLess than 50,000

Square Feet*50,000- 500,000 Square Feet*

More Than 500,000 Square Feet*

Appeals (if applicable)

LEED 2009; New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Schools, Core & Shell full certification

Fixed Rate Based on Square Footage*

Fixed Rate Per credit

Design Review

USGBC Members $2,000 $0.04/sf $20,000 $500

Non-Members $2,250 $0.045/sf $22,500 $500

Expedited Fee** $5,000 regardless of square footage

$500

Construction Review

USGBC Members $500 $0.010/sf $5,000 $500

Non-Members $750 $0.015/sf $7,500 $500


$500

Combined Design & Construction Review

USGBC Members $2,250 $0.045/sf $22,500 $500

Non-Members $2,750 $0.055/sf $27,500 $500


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Certification Process - FeesLEED for Existing Buildings

Fixed Rate Based on Square Footage*


Initial Certification Review

USGBC Members $1,500 $0.03/sf $15,000 $500

Non-Members $2,000 $0.04/sf $20,000 $500


$500

Recertification Review***

USGBC Members $750 $0.015/sf $7,500 $500

Non-Members $1,000 $0.02/sf $10,000 $500


$500

LEED for Core & Shell: Precertification****


USGBC Members $3,250 $500

Non-Members $4,250 $500

Expedited Fee** $5,000 $500

CIRs (for all Rating Systems)

$220

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Specific documents to be includedProject narrativeProject photos or renderingsElevationsTypical floor plansProject details – ex: building gross square footage, # of occupants, etc.LEED v3 templates available online:http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1447

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Specific documents to be included (cont.):Distinguish between LEED project boundary, project boundary and property boundaryLEED Project boundary: portion of the project site submitted for LEED project review (influences calculations)Project boundary: platted property lineProperty boundary: total area within legal property boundaries

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LEED Online – Navigate

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Homework!

Homework Assignment:Study the TLA handout for definitions for test.

Ex:•What does VOC stand for?•What is the difference b/t

CFC & HCFC?•When does MERV matter?

Ask yourself these and more questions – come prepared to discuss this with the class and to answer pop-quiz questions!

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Don’t forget to do your homework!

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