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An Introduction to
LEED November 4, 2009
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COPYRIGHT MATERIALS
This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without
written permission of the speaker is prohibited.
© 2009 SHP LEADING DESIGN
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Outline: 1. Sustainable Buildings
2. What is LEED?
3. The LEED Process
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Sustainable Buildings
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Sustainability Defined
Source: USGBC
“[to meet] the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Brundtland
Commission, 1989
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Building Facts
Source: USGBC
Buildings in the United States account for:
72% of electricity consumption
39% of energy use
38% of carbon dioxide emissions
40% of raw materials use
30% of waste output
14% of potable water consumption
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Building Statistics
Source: USGBC
Green Buildings:
Consume 26% less energy
Have 13% lower maintenance costs
Have 27% higher occupant satisfaction
Have 33% lower greenhouse gas emissions
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The Triple Bottom Line
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What is LEED?
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Non-Profit Organization
Founded in 1993
Dedicated to sustainable building
National and local membership
www.usgbc.org
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The LEED Program
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Voluntary, third-party verification and certification system
First released in 1998
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Rating System Organization
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LEED Makeup
100 base points + 10 bonus points
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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%)
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Certification Levels
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Professional Credentials • LEED Green Associate:
Appropriate level for those involved in non-technical aspects of sustainability such as marketers, real estate brokers, product suppliers, etc.
• LEED AP+: Appropriate level for those involved in the technical aspects of sustainable building such as architects, engineers and contractors. BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes and ND specialties available
• LEED Fellow: Requirements have not yet been established
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam.
Definitions
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process.
Definitions
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process. LEED Prerequisite: A mandatory requirement that must be achieved on any LEED project
Definitions
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LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process. LEED Prerequisite: A mandatory requirement that must be achieved on any LEED project LEED Credit: A sustainable strategy that is quantifiable and able to be documented. Each credit is worth one or more points.
Definitions
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LEED Process
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Integrative Design
Design methodology that encourages the participation of all project team members through all phases of the project
Many LEED credits require coordination and cooperation between disciplines
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LEED Timeline
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LEED Scorecard
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Thank you! Any questions?
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