LEED Study Session Session #3: Buildings
Transcript of LEED Study Session Session #3: Buildings
LEED Study Session Session #3: Buildings
January 22, 2009Western Washington University
LEED Rating Systems
Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council and the
LEED® - NC v2.2 Green Building Rating System
LEED Categories/CreditsCategory CreditPrerequisites (Prerequisites are spread throughout the categories) 7 prerequisites/No points
Sustainable Sites 8 credits/14 points /1PreReq
Water Efficiency 3 credits/5 points/0 PreReq
Energy & Atmosphere 6 credits/17 points/3 PreReq
Materials & Resources 7 credits/13 points /1 PreReq
Indoor Environmental Quality 8 credits/15 points/2 PreReq
Innovation in Design 2 credits/5 points/0 PreReq
TOTAL 34 Credits/69 points
LEED Scorecard
LEED Award Levels – NC 2.2
o LEED Certified: 26 – 32 Pointso LEED Silver: 33 – 38 Pointso LEED Gold: 39 – 51 Pointso LEED Platinum: 52+ Points
LEED Award Levels – NC 2009
o LEED Certified: 40 - 49 Pointso LEED Silver: 50 - 59 Pointso LEED Gold: 60 - 79 Pointso LEED Platinum: 80+ Pointso Total available 110 Points
Certified or Accredited?
Certification vs. Accreditation
Buildings are Certifiedo LEED Certification is a process
People are Accreditedo After passing the LEED Professional
Accreditation Exam
“LEED” not “LEEDS”
Working with the USGBC
The LEED Registration and Certification Process
LEED Certification Process
o A four step process with USGBC :o Step 1: Project Registration
o Step 2: Project Implementation/LEED Online
o Step 3: Technical Support (CIRs)
o Step 4: Certification
Step One: Project Registration
Register your project as early as possible with the USGBC!
o $450 for Members
o Use the LEED Registration Page
o Orientation letter
o Access to LEED-Online
o Website listing
Step 2: Project Implementation
o LEED-NC Reference Guide
o LEED On-line is your primary management tool
LEED Credit Format & Structure
Included Areas:o Intent
o Credit Requirementso Reference Standards
o Technologies/Strategies
LEED Credit Format & Structure
Intent
Credit Requirements*Reference Standards
Technologies/Strategies
Step Three: Technical Support
When a question arises:o Review the credit intent and requirementso Consult the LEED Reference Guide o Check the CIR page for similar inquiries
o On-line, searchable database by credito Real-time updateso Requires user name and password to access
(members or registered projects)
o Submit CIR o $220o Registered projects only
Sample CIR Question and Answer
Step Four: CertificationDesign and Construction Technical Review(s)
Step Four: Certification
Design reviewo After 100% CDso Anticipated Achievemento Denied
Construction Reviewo After Substantial Completiono Credit Achievedo Credit Denied
Award based on points achieved
Step Four: Certification
Appeal Processo $500 per credit
o Complete project information
o Original and re-submittal for credit
o Possible one-hour conference call
Step Four: Audits
Auditso Limited to 5%
o For cause and random
Possible one-hour conference call for a fee
Certification!
Sustainable Sites
Life Expression Chiropractic Center
Life Expression Chiropractic Center
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
BioretentionWhat is it?Uses special soils and plantmixes to filter and storerunoff and promotegroundwater rechargethrough infiltration.
o Variety of applications.
LEED Credits:o Sustainable Sites Credit 6: Stormwater Management
Pervious PavingWhat is it?Newer, porous pavingsystems that allow water topenetrate and infiltrate thesoil below.
o Pervious (no fines) concreteo Porous Asphalto Permeable pavers and grid
systems
LEED Credits:o Sustainable Sites Credit 6.1: Stormwater Managemento Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1: Landscape and Exterioro Design to Reduce Heat Islands (NonRoof)
Silt Fence in Temporary Sedimentation Pond
LEED Compliant Lighting
Water Efficiency
Islandwood
Islandwood
Islandwood
Non-Potable Water for Irrigation
o Design for no permanent irrigation
o Use reclaimed (treated wastewater) and recycled water, either rainwater or greywater, for irrigation.
LEED Credits:o Water Credit 1.2: Water
Efficient Landscaping
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
University of Washington Merrill Hall
University of Washington Merrill Hall
University of Washington Merrill Hall
University of Washington Merrill Hall
University of Washington Merrill Hall
Berea College Ecovillage
Berea College Ecovillage
Berea College Ecovillage
www.endlessshower.com/welcome.htm
The GFX Drainwater Heat Recovery Systems is a new invention that reclaims tremendous amounts of heat energy that normally runs down your drain. The GFX acts as a "comfort booster" that increasing the ability of your existing water heater to meet your hot water requirements without increasing the size of your existing hot water heater. It's inexpensive, installs easily and pays for itself in endless warm showers and saved energy.
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Materials and Resources
MR Credit 4: Recycled ContentIntent
o Increase demand for building products that have incorporated recycled content material, reducing the impacts resulting from extraction and processing of new material.
LEED – MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
Recycled Content $ =
Material CostMaterial Cost x (x (PostPost--Consumer RC%Consumer RC% + + ½½ PostPost--Industrial RC%Industrial RC%))
*Exclusions: shipping, labor (installation), mechanical, electri*Exclusions: shipping, labor (installation), mechanical, electrical, plumbing and cal, plumbing and equipmentequipment
LEED – MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
% RC Material by Weight
Concrete Components Weight [LBS]
Recycled Content
[%]
Percentage by Weight
Water 160 -- 8%Cement 306 -- 15%Fly Ash 98 100% 5%Coarse Aggregate 895 -- 45%Aggregate 541 -- 27%
TOTAL 2,000 100%
LEED – MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
3,200,000$1,500,000$1,440,000$
Product Value % Post-Consumer
% Post-Industrial
50,000$ 25.00% 5.00%22,500 0.00% 45.00%
237,700 0.00% 0.00%35,000 0.00% 15.00%
125,000 65.00% 5.00%100,000 0.00% 0.00%22,500 90.00% 0.00%70,345 0.00% 0.00%
340,347 0.00% 0.00%250,000 0.00% 5.00%23,400 100.00% 0.00%
220,000 0.00% 0.00%
Product Value Subtotal 1,496,792$
Recycled contentinformation source
Metal Siding ABC Siding Company ManufacturerTack Boards Cork Products, Inc. Manufacturer
Bamboo Flooring Mei Xiang and Tian Tian
Product name Company
Total project valueUser calculated total materials value orDefault total materials value
Windows See Through Blue Manufacturer
Acoustical Tile ECHO Manufacturer
Brick Red Clay, Inc. ManufacturerRebar
Rough Carpentry Paul Bunyan Assoc. ManufacturerConcrete Portland Cement Company ManufacturerCellulose Insulation Black and White, Inc. ManufacturerNon-Recycled Materials Various N/A
Raber Company Manufacturer
Value of post-consumer content 137,400$
Manufacturer
Certified Wood Green Valley Timber Manufacturer
9.16%155,713$
10.38%
Value of post-consumer content as a percentage of total value of all materialsCombined value of post-consumer and half of post-industrial content
Combined value of post-consumer content plus half of post-industrial content as a percentage ototal value of all materials
3,200,000$1,500,000$1,440,000$
Product Value % Post-Consumer
% Post-Industrial
50,000$ 25.00% 5.00%22,500 0.00% 45.00%
237,700 0.00% 0.00%35,000 0.00% 15.00%
125,000 65.00% 5.00%100,000 0.00% 0.00%22,500 90.00% 0.00%70,345 0.00% 0.00%
340,347 0.00% 0.00%250,000 0.00% 5.00%23,400 100.00% 0.00%
220,000 0.00% 0.00%
Product Value Subtotal 1,496,792$
Recycled contentinformation source
Metal Siding ABC Siding Company ManufacturerTack Boards Cork Products, Inc. Manufacturer
Bamboo Flooring Mei Xiang and Tian Tian
Product name Company
Total project valueUser calculated total materials value orDefault total materials value
Windows See Through Blue Manufacturer
Acoustical Tile ECHO Manufacturer
Brick Red Clay, Inc. ManufacturerRebar
Rough Carpentry Paul Bunyan Assoc. ManufacturerConcrete Portland Cement Company ManufacturerCellulose Insulation Black and White, Inc. ManufacturerNon-Recycled Materials Various N/A
Raber Company Manufacturer
Value of post-consumer content 137,400$
Manufacturer
Certified Wood Green Valley Timber Manufacturer
9.16%155,713$
10.38%
Value of post-consumer content as a percentage of total value of all materialsCombined value of post-consumer and half of post-industrial content
Combined value of post-consumer content plus half of post-industrial content as a percentage ototal value of all materials
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
University of Washington, Merrill Hall
Low-emitting materials
Indoor Environmental Quality
Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center
IAQ Protection
Case Study Exercise
In groups, work on the Case Study exercise.