LEED 2009 Overview

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Learning Objectives 1. Identify the new requirements of

LEED v3

2. Understand what the transition to LEED v3 will mean for you

3. Recognize the benefits and drawbacks of the new version

4. Examine the new credentialing system

LEED v3 Changes

• Rating Systems

• Credentialing

• Certification

Rating System Changes

• Realignment of Systems

• Credit Weighting

• Regional Priority Category

• Points Possible

• Minimum Program Requirements

• Standards Updates

• Prerequisite and Credit Changes

Rating System Organization

LEED Focuses (Categories)

LEED Makeup

LEED for New Construction v2.2 69 points

LEED for New Construction v3 100 + 10 points

Certification Levels

Minimum Program Requirements

1. Must Comply with All Environmental Laws

2. Must be a Complete, Permanent Building or Space

3. Must Use a Reasonable Site Boundary

4. Must meet Minimum Floor Area Requirements (1000 SF)

5. Must Comply with Minimum Occupancy Rates (1)

6. Must Share Building Energy and Water Use Data

7. Must Comply with a Minimum Building to Site Ratio (2%)

Standards Updates

• ASHRAE 90.1-2007 (energy)

• ASHRAE 62.1-2007 (ventilation)

• SMACNA construction IAQ plan is now the 2008 version

Prerequisite Changes Water Use Reduction:

20% Reduction

Minimum Energy Performance: 10% (5%) improvement over ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Additional prescriptive path guides

Minimum Indoor Air Quality ASHRAE 62.1-2007

Minimum Acoustical Performance: No more STC requirements! NRC of 0.70 required in classrooms Reverb time of 1.5 or less in large spaces

Credit Changes SS Credit 4.3: Alternate Transport, LE & FE Vehicle sharing program (NC only)

SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction 50% interior lighting reduction option, exemption for one entry light

SS Credit 10 (schools only): Joint Facility Use Parking Lot can be a shared facility

WE Credit 3: Water Use Reduction 30%, 35%, 40%

EA Credit 1: Enhanced Energy Performance 12% (8%) to 48% (44%) improvement, 1-19 points possible

EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy 1% to 13%, 1-7 points possible

Credit Changes IEQ Credit 3.2: IAQ, Before Occupancy IAQ testing formaldehyde level has been lowered

IEQ Credit 4.3: Low-emitting flooring Now applies to all flooring, not just carpet

IEQ Credit 5: Indoor Pollutant Control Must provide hazardous waste containment

IEQ Credit 8.2: Daylight Ratio of window to floor area instead of daylight factor, new combination option

IEQ Credit 9 (Schools): Acoustics Only one point available based on STC and background noise

ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design Only 3 points can be for Exemplary Performance

Next Steps

New Projects:

All new, unregistered projects will now be LEED v3 projects

Existing Projects:

Keep your project in the old version of LEED (NC v2.2, Schools v1, etc.)

Transition to LEED v3, free of charge, before Jan. 1, 2010

Credential Changes 3 Tier Credentialing System:

Green Associate

Requires work in a sustainability related field, work on a LEED project or attending a course on sustainable building. Geared for anyone who wants abroad understanding of sustainable design.

LEED AP + Specialty

Requires LEED Project Involvement. Geared for the design and construction industry.

LEED Fellow

Requirements yet to be defined

Next Steps If you are a LEED AP:

• Remain a Legacy LEED AP

• Become a LEED AP+

Agree to Continuing Education

Take a Specialty Exam

If you want to become a LEED AP:

• Take the LEED Green Associate Exam

• Take a LEED AP+ Specialty Exam

Certification Changes

• Certification now handled by GBCI

• New version of LEED Online

LEEDonline

LEEDonline

Thank you! Any questions?

This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing

Education Systems Program

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