LEED 2009 Rating System and Credentials Overview
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LEED 2009 Overview
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© 2009 SHP LEADING DESIGN
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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