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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Preface
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to LEED .................................................1.1-1.16 CHAPTER 2 Sustainable Sites .......................................................2.1-2.25 CHAPTER 3 Water Efficiency .......................................................3.1-3.08 CHAPTER 4 Energy & Atmosphere...............................................4.1-4.15 CHAPTER 5 Materials & Resources ..............................................5.1-5.13 CHAPTER 6 Indoor Environmental Quality...................................6.1-6.11 CHAPTER 7 Innovation in Design & Regional Priority...................7.1-7.05 CHAPTER 8 LEED Administration Process ....................................8.1-8.08 CHAPTER 9 Green Building Project Management ........................9.1-9.04 Appendix 1 List of Standards & References Appendix 2 List of Prerequisites & Credits eligible for Exemplary Performance
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Preface
LEED Green Associate Made easy is intended to provide a concise but complete study guide for LEED Green Associate Examination. Although there are many study guides available in the market following are the special features of this book 1. Readers can interact with the author through the link provided at the end of each chapter 2. Specifically designed for working professionals with concise but complete contents sufficient to crack the LEED Green Associate exam 3. The content of the book is structured in such a way candidates can easily extend their preparation for LEED AP specialty exams 4. Online quiz available at the end of each chapter along with LEED Green Associate Made Easy Online Course Based on the feedback from the candidates who have used this book, this study guide accompanied with practice questions are sufficient to pass the LEED Green Associate examination I would recommend http://greenlearner.com for additional free practice exams.
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Good Luck for the exam
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For buildings with shared tenant space, project should occupy less than 50% of leasable square footage
Example: Dubai Mall, City Center. In the above examples the property
owner has no control over the tenant fit-outs, they even do not have an idea who is going to occupy it in the design phase. The owner has only control over the common areas which may be around 10% of the Gross Floor area. Such projects are applicable for LEED Core & Shell.
Example: Consider the examples in Core & Shell again i.e. Dubai Mall
and City Center. The tenants of the building have control only over the fitout and interior works within their lease. Such projects can go for LEED Commercial Interiors. Suppose Carrefour, a chain of hyper market has an outlet in Dubai Mall or City Center, they can go for LEED Commercial Interiors.
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The table shows the list of LEED Rating Systems and associated Reference Guide.
Example:
project
certified
under
LEED
NC
&
Major
Renovation/School/Core & Shell may get certified under LEED Operation & Maintenance, after the building is occupied. Similarly a tenant space of a LEED Core & Shell building may get certified under LEED Commercial Interiors
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1.6 What happens when more than one rating system is applicable for a project?
The rating system which is most applicable for the project should be selected. Apply 60/40 rule. Select the rating system which is applicable for 60% or more the project area.
Categories:
Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality
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Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
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Prerequisites are compulsory requirements for a project to be certified. Credits are optional requirements while Points can be earned by complying with the credit requirements.
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1.9 Minimum Program Requirements (Not applicable to LEED for Homes and ND)
Should be a complete permanent project on land Should have occupancy of minimum 1 FTE (1 FTE = 40 hrs occupancy per week) Should comply with Federal, state or local environmental laws Projects should have reasonable & consistent site area. Gerrymandering not allowed Projects should agree to share the information on Energy and Water consumption for a minimum 5 years NC, CS, O&M and school projects should have a min GFA of 2% of site area or 1000 sq. ft whichever is higher CI projects should have min 250 sq. ft area LEED O&M Buildings should be in operation for a minimum of 12 months prior to the submission of application
Purpose of MPR:
To provide clear guidance to the customers To reduce the challenges that may arise during the certification process To protect the integrity of LEED program
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The main roles of USGBC, GBCI and Leed online are illustrated below:
USGBC is responsible for developing rating systems, reference guides and education program GBCI administers building certification and professional accreditation. Both USGBC and GBCI are linked with LEED ONLINE. It means that if you have used id registered with usgbc/gbci/leedonline, you can use the same user id and password in www.usgbc.org or www.gbci.org or www.leedonline.com
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Mission
To 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.
Vision
Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation. GBCI was established in 2008 to administer project certifications and professional credentials within the framework of the U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Systems. LEED online is an online tool through which entire LEED Certification is handled. It is an online storage system where all details (credit templates, drawings, supporting documents etc) for LEED documentation are stored. Project Team gets access to CIR database, rating system errata etc through LEED online.(CIR is discussed in detail later)
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Candidates can clarify their doubts in this chapter by asking questions in the comments section. Download the Worksheet at the end of the chapter and complete them as an Assignment.
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Other Erosion and Sedimentation Control strategies can be classified into Stabilization strategies and Structural strategies
Following Strategies:
strategies
are
considered
Stabilization
The figure below shows walkway of a construction site mulched with sawdust.
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The following are the structural strategies to reduce erosion and sedimentation:
Silt fencing: Construction post with fabric filter media to remove
sediments from storm water runoff.
Sediment Traps: A cavity where sediments from storm water are allowed
to settle down.
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Earth Dikes: Construct a mound of stabilized soil to divert the run off
through the desired direction (ideally through sediment traps and basins)
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Terminologies:
Erosion: Erosion is the process by which solid particles on the surface (soil
and stones) are moved. Erosion in construction site is because of storm water runoff, wind, foot traffic, construction vehicle traffic, steep slopes etc.
Storm water runoff: The storm water that flows out of the project site
boundary through the surface is called as storm water runoff.
References/Standards:
Project team should prepare a Erosion and Sedimentation control plan to comply with EPA 2003 Construction General Permit and NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge elimination Scheme) standards. Or Applicable Local standards whichever is stringent
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Terminologies:
Farm land: Agricultural land which will be able to produce food. 100 year flood: A one-hundred-year flood is calculated to be the level of
flood water expected to be equaled or exceeded every 100 years on average.
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Reference Standards:
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Identifies flood prone areas
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Graded Site: Graded sites are sites are not completely developed but are
previously disturbed by human activity (like grading/leveling)
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High density development reduces the requirement of land compared to an equivalent low density development. Storm water runoff from high density development is comparatively lesser than an equivalent low density development. Development of a site close to basic services reduces the automobile use to a larger extend thereby reducing pollution caused by automobiles. In a development close to basic services occupants are more likely to walk to the services thereby increasing their physical activity and well being.
Terminologies:
Basic Services: The following are the list of basic services listed in LEED
BD & C 2009 Place of Worship Convenience Grocery Laundry Restaurant
Library
School
Supermarket
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Cleaners
Theater
Fire Station
Park
Community Center
Beauty Salon
Pharmacy
Fitness Center
Hardware
Post Office
Museum
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Picture below is an abandoned factory with potential contaminants which is an example for Brownfield.
Brownfield sites are identified by Government agencies, Local voluntary cleanup programs of by Environmental Site Assessment in accordance to ASTM 1903
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Terminologies:
Remediation: Remediation is the process of removing hazardous material
from sites soil and underground water thereby reducing the
Reference standard:
ASTM 1903 -97 Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessments
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Encourage bicycle use by providing bicycle storage in residential projects, bicycle storage, shower and changing room for commercial projects. Encourage carpool; vanpool by providing preferred parking for them. Encourage low emission / fuel efficient vehicles by providing preferred parking, providing fuelling stations. Limit the number of parking not to exceed the minimum zoning requirement.
Terminologies:
Public Transport: Public transport includes bus, rail or other transit
services that is available for general public that operates on regular and continual basis
Low Emitting: Low emitting are vehicles that are classified as Zero
Emission Vehicles by California air resource board.
Fuel Efficient Vehicles: Fuel Efficient Vehicles are vehicles which have
achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide.
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Reference Standard:
American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Fuel Efficient Vehicles California air resource board Zero Emission Vehicle
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Reduce the hardscape area. Restrict the disturbance during the construction process within a minimum area from the development foot print. Preserve the undisturbed Greenfield area. Use native or adaptive vegetation. Increase the open space of the project beyond the
Terminologies:
Native Plants: Native plants are plants that have developed naturally in a
geological location for many years.
Adaptive Plants: Adaptive plants are not native for a particular geological
location but can be adapted in the location without significant use of fertilizers, pesticides or irrigation requirements
Invasive plants: Invasive plants are not native for a particular geological
location and require significant effort in maintaining them. Use of native or adaptive plants is a good practice in Green buildings. Invasive plants should always be avoided.
Building footprint: Building foot print is the area of the project site used
by the building structure, defined by the perimeter of the building plan.
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Landscape, access roads, parking lots and non building facilities are excluded from the building foot print.
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mixes with sewage it overloads the sewage treatment plant and hence consuming more energy. Storm water runoff from hardscape areas, industrial areas, fertilized landscape etc are rich is contaminants and hence pollutes receiving water streams. Reducing storm water runoff helps maintain the natural aquifer recharge cycle. Storm water runoff from fertilized land results in Eutrophication (refer to definitions).
The figure below explains how development increases storm water runoff and decreases natural infiltration.
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Rainwater harvesting. Treated storm water can be used for irrigation and toilet flushing. Use pervious paving materials Use Vegetated roof, vegetated filter strips, Bioswales, Retention ponds
Terminologies:
Aquifer: An aquifer is underground water bearing permeable rock from
where underground water can be extracted usefully.
Rain Gardens:
A rain garden is a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas like roofs, driveways, walkways, parking lots, to be absorbed
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Eutrophicaton:
Eutrophication is the enrichment of inorganic plant nutrients (e.g. nitrate, phosphate) in fresh water bodies. It may occur naturally but can also be the result of human activity (cultural eutrophication from fertilizer runoff and sewage discharge)
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Bioswales:
Bioswales are landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water. They consist of a swaled drainage course with gently sloped sides (less than six percent) and filled with vegetation, compost and/or riprap.
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Terminologies:
Solar Reflectance or Albedo: Solar Reflectance or Albedo is the
measure of ability of a surface to reflect solar radiation
The table below gives an idea how the reflectance and emittance affect the SRI.
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Terminologies:
Light Pollution: Light pollution is the alteration of light levels in the
outdoor environment (from those present naturally) due to man-made sources of light.
Light trespass: Light trespass occurs when unwanted light enters ones
property, for example, by shining over a neighbors fence.
Skyglow: Skyglow refers to the glow effect due to excess external light
that can be seen over populated areas.
Reference Standards:
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 Energy Standard for buildings except low rise residential buildings.
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Candidates can clarify their doubts in this chapter by asking questions in the comments section. Download the Worksheet at the end of the chapter and complete them as an Assignment.
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Native and Adaptive plants tend to consume less water (low species factor) compared to invasive plants. Consider use of native and adaptive plants in the irrigation system. Use efficient irrigation system. Drip irrigation has better efficiency compared to sprinkler. Reduce turf/grass area. Grass/turf requires more maintenance and consumes more water Use irrigation system with moisture sensors to irrigate the landscape on demand only Use non potable water sources like treated grey water, treated storm water for irrigation.
Terminologies:
Xeriscaping: Xeriscaping and xerogardening refers to landscaping that
does not require irrigation after initial establishment. Irrigation system can be removed for such landscapes after 1 year.
Potable Water: Water with acceptable quality to drink Black Water: Definition of black water varies with different plumbing
codes but wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered black water. Wastewater from kitchen sinks are classified as black water in many plumbing codes.
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Grey Water: Gray water is defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
as untreated wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste. This includes water from showers, sinks, bathtubs, washbasins and clothes washers.
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Increase energy efficiency within the building by reducing the load on water heating and pumping systems.
Treat the waste water onsite to tertiary levels and reuse it or infiltrate it to reduce the load on sewage treatment plant.
Note: For projects to get LEED Certified, the project team should use fixtures efficient than EP Act standards. 20% water use reduction is a prerequisite.
Terminologies:
Gallons Per Minute: Gallons Per Minute (GPM) is the unit of flow rate
measurement for flow fixtures like faucets, showers.
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Gallons Per Flush: Gallons per Flush (GPF) is the unit of flow rate
measurement for flush fixtures such as WCs and Urinals. 1 US Gallon =3.78 liters
Metering Faucets: Metering faucets dispense water for a predetermined period of time and deliver a pre-defined volume of water.
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Non water (or dry) urinal: A non water (or dry) urinal, replaces water
flush with a trap containing a layer of buoyant liquid that floats above the urine, blocking sewer gas and odors.
Dual flush Toilets: Dual flush toilets have two buttons one for half flush
and the other for full flush depending on the requirement. Dual flush toilets can save around 2/3rd of water used for flushes
Water sense: Water sense is a third party certification for water efficient
faucets, showers and water closets
Reference Standard:
Energy Policy Act 1992 with addenda 2005 International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code 2006
Terminologies:
Process Water: Water used for business, comfort and commercial
operations can be termed as process water.
Example:
Car wash etc
Dishwashers,
Commercial
Laundry,
Cooling
tower,
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Do not dispose the clippings of the landscape. Consider using it as mulch or biofertilizer. This will lead to sustainable site management.
Candidates can clarify their doubts in this chapter by asking questions in the comments section. Download the Worksheet at the end of the chapter and complete them as an Assignment.
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ergy&Atmosphere Chapter4:Ene
9% Other,478 % 8trillionBtu u
1% 1 9% 38% 3% % 3% 3% 7% 7% 8% 20%
1% OfficeEqu % uipment,64 4trillionBtu 3% PersonalC % Computers,148trillionBtu 3% Cooking,167trillionB % Btu 3% Refrigerat % tion,354trillionBtu 7% Ventilatio % on,384trillio onBtu 7% Cooling,4 % 431trillionB Btu 8% WaterHeating,448tr % rillionBtu 20% Lighting, ,1,143trillio onBtu 38% SpaceHe eating,2,203 3trillionBtu u
TotalC Consumption,5,820Btu
LEED gives significant importance to Energy Efficiency and address them as follows
1. Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite 2. Optimize Energy Performance Credit (Offers Maximum number of points in most rating system)
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The following strategies shall be adopted to optimize the energy performance 1. Proper orientation of the building:
Optimize day light and heat gain/heat loss Glazing in appropriate direction to maximize day light and minimize heat gain/loss Utilize shading of adjacent structures Optimize window the wall ratio
4. Efficient Lighting
Reduce Lighting Power Density
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5. Intelligent Controls
Occupancy sensors Daylight sensors Demand control ventilation Shading controls Programmable thermostats The project team shall run an Energy Model (computer simulation) using ASHRAE 90.1 2007 standard as baseline and as designed building as Design Case. Based on the percentage savings on energy consumption the project will be awarded with the points.
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The pollutants have widespread and adverse effects on human health, especially respiratory health. Using renewable energy generated either on-site or off-site is an excellent way for owners to reduce the negative environmental impacts on air and water associated with a buildings energy requirements. Renewable energy has a positive impact on rural communities in particular; siting and operating wind farms and biomass conversion facilities in rural areas enhances economic development.
Introduction:
LEED addresses renewable energy in two credits
1. Onsite Renewable Energy Energy generated within in the site example Solar Water heater, Solar Photovoltaic cell, Wind turbine etc 2. Green Power Green Power is renewable energy purchased from utilities or service providers.
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Geothermal Power (deep earth power generation) Low impact hydro-electric power Tidal Energy Energy from Biomass or biogas or biofuel (agricultural waste, animal waste, wood residue, Landfill gas etc)
Terminologies:
Green E: Green E energy is a voluntary certification and verification
program for renewable energy products
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Green Power:
Projects can earn this credit by adapting one of the three compliance path Case 1: In closed electricity market, the utility provider has an option for Green E certified Power Case 2: In Open electricity market, the consumer can choose for a utility provider who supplies Green E Certified Power Case 3: In closed electricity market if the utility provider does not have an option for Green E certified Power. The consumer can purchase Green E accredited Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset their power consumption from conventional sources.
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GWP: Global Warming Potential ODP: Ozone Depleting Potential (considered more dangerous than Global
warming)
Evolution of Refrigerants:
Natural Refrigerants:
Air, CO2, H20, ammonia (NH3) and Hydrocarbons (Propane, butane etc) are examples of natural refrigerants. These refrigerants are environmentally good but had some disadvantages. Air, CO2, H20 has poor refrigerant properties Ammonia is toxic in nature
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ChloroFlouro Carbons(CFC)
Example R11, R12 They have excellent refrigerant properties but have very high Ozone depleting potential and hence Montreal Protocol has decided to phase out CFC production from 1996 and derivatives of CFC are phased by 2010
In new buildings:
No CFCs
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Summary:
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Terminologies:
Commissioning: Commissioning (Cx) is the process of verifying and
documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owners project requirements.
Fundamental
Vs
Enhanced
Commissioning:
Fundamental
Commissioning may start in later design phase and may end before occupancy whereas Enhanced commissioning should start early in the design process and ends after occupancy Fundamental Commissioning is a prerequisite and Enhanced
Commissioning is a credit
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Examples: recycling 1 ton of paper prevents the processing of 17 trees and saves 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the energy required to produce virgin aluminum from bauxite. Diverting waste from landfills can help minimize land, water, and air pollution.
Terminologies:
Landfills: Landfills are waste disposal sites for solid waste from human
activities
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Tipping Fee: Tipping fees are charged by a landfill for disposal of waste,
typically quoted per ton
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Salvaged Materials:
Salvaged materials are construction materials recovered from existing buildings or construction sites and reused. Common salvaged materials include structural beams and posts, flooring, doors, cabinetry, brick, and decorative items.
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Terminologies:
Recycled Content:
Recycled content is the proportion, by mass, of preconsumer or postconsumer recycled material
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Fly Ash:
Fly ash is the solid residue derived from incineration processes. Fly ash can be used as a substitute for Portland cement in concrete.
Reference Standards:
ISO 14021
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Terminologies:
Chain-of-custody (COC):
Chain of Custody is a tracking procedure for a product from the point of harvest or extraction to its end use, including all successive stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing, and distribution.
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Sustainable forestry:
Sustainable forestry is the practice of managing forest resources to meet the long-term forest product needs of humans while maintaining the biodiversity of forested landscapes.
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contributes to the credit, consider the fraction of the assembly for credit calculation. Example, if 75% of a product of cost $ 1000 qualifies for regional material, then $ 750 contributes to the credit calculation 6 Certified Wood Cost of FSC certified wood against the cost of total wood based products in the project. 7 Construction waste Amount of construction waste diverted from management landfill. Weight/Volume may be used for calculation but should be consistent.
Note:
1. For all credits MEP materials are excluded from the calculation 2. Furniture may be included for credit calculations but should be included consistently in all credit calculations 3. Contaminated materials are excluded from calculation
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Environmental Tobacco smoke control (prerequisite) Outdoor air monitoring Indoor Air Quality Management
o During Construction o Before occupancy
6.2.1 Ventilation
Why? The Significance:
Ventilation is the key to improve indoor air quality and provide sufficient oxygen for occupants
Increased Ventilation:
Provide 30% excess fresh air from minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1- 2007 Achievement of this credit has a negative implication on energy performance Energy recovery systems can be used to reduce the negative impact of increased ventilation.
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Standards/References:
ASHRAE 62.1 -2007 Standard for Indoor Air Quality
Residential Projects:
Prohibit smoking in common areas Ensure air tightness in the unit by blower test Weather seal Window and door frames
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Pollutants from synthetic materials, construction process, finishing materials etc pose serious IAQ problems.
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Terminologies:
VOC Budget:
If a small amount of a product non-compliant with the VOC limits of the standards, the project team may opt to perform a VOC Budget calculation. The VOC Budget is a weighted average calculation which can be used to show that the majority of the products comply.
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6.3 Lighting
Following are the credits which address Lighting: Controllability of systems Lighting Daylight & Views
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Automated shading devices shall be used to control operation of the shading devices in different time of the day
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Thermal comfort controllability: Provide controls for the occupants to set their comfort levels. Thermostats, operable windows, accessible control dampers are considered as controls Thermal comfort verification Agree to conduct a thermal comfort verification. Agree to take corrective action if more than 20% of occupants are not satisfied
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Examples:
1. Rating System: LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation Credit Category: Sustainable Site Credit: Development Density & Community Connectivity
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A representative list of innovative performance ID credits awarded to LEED certified projects is outlined below. Educational Outreach Program Green Housekeeping High Volume Fly Ash Low-Emitting Furniture & Furnishings Organic Landscaping / Integrated Pest Management Program The following Points are worth noting in relation to Innovation in Design LEED ID Credits are evaluated for each project award of an ID Credit for one project at a specific point in time does not constitute automatic approval for a similar strategy in a future project. Innovation credits are not awarded for the use of a particular product or design strategy if the technology aids in the achievement of an existing LEED credit. Approved ID credits may be pursued by any LEED project, but the project team must sufficiently document the achievement using the LEED credit equivalence process. This process includes identifying the proposed innovation credit intent, the proposed requirement(s) for compliance, the proposed submittal(s) to demonstrate compliance, and a summary of potential design approaches that may be used to meet the requirements.
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7.4 LEED AP
One point shall be awarded if the project team has one principal participant who is a LEED AP The project can receive only one point regardless on the number of LEED APs in the project team. LEED AP helps streamlining the application and certification process. In LEED AP Credit is a construction submittal and hence participation of LEED AP is required throughout the project
Example:
In Arizona, Zip code 85003. The following credits are designated as regional priority credit Development Density & Community Connectivity Alternate Transportation Parking capacity Heat Island Effect- Non Roof Water Efficient Landscaping No potable water for irrigation
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Water use reduction 30% Onsite Renewable Energy 3% Projects in zip-85003, Arizona can earn 4 Bonus points if they achieve any 4 of the above credits. The database for Regional priority credit can be accessed from the database below http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1984
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Project Registration:
Projects registered using online application through
www.leedonline.com Registration is done by Project Administrator who will be the point of contact between gbci and project team.
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Registration fee:$900 for member companies & $1200 for non member companies Registration during pre design is recommended. The following information are required to register the project o Project type o Project Administrator Contact information o Registration fees (through card) o Project Owner information o Project Details- scope, square footage, condition of the site, budget etc
Application:
On completion of registration project team gets access to leed online which has online credit templates. Project Administrator assigns credit responsibilities for team members. Team members get access to corresponding credit templates for which they are responsible Project team will collect information for credit submittals Each rating system has its own set of forms to be completed and submitted for documentation and verification. Dynamic pdf to be filled out and then uploaded directly back to LEED Online
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Project team can opt for split application & review for design and construction submittals(Not applicable of O&M, O&M projects has to submit application in single phase )
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LEED for Homes is facilitated by LEED for Homes providers & Green Rater. LEED for Homes provider are contracted by USGBC/GBCI to provide administrative & Technical support to the project team. Green Raters are part of project team who connects the project team with LEED for Homes provider by site inspections and verification.
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Project Teams should note that neither the credit language nor the minimum achievement thresholds can be changed through the CIR process. CIR rulings do not in any way guarantee that a LEED MPR, prerequisite or credit will be satisfied or achieved. The project Applicant must still demonstrate and document satisfaction of all LEED requirements during the LEED certification process. CIR rulings of Pre LEED 2009 rating system are applicable to other projects under same circumstances CIR rulings of LEED 2009 rating system are project specific
Example:
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Soft Costs: The non-physical costs that go into a project. This includes
architectural, engineering and legal fees, as well as other pre- and postconstruction expenses.
Life-Cycle Costs: The sum of all costs over the full life span (or specific
period) of the building. This includes purchase price, installation, operation, maintenance and upgrade costs.
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Appendix 1
Description
Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) U.S. Code of Federal Regulations - Definition of Wetlands (CFR) California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Site Selection
Appendix 1
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Light Pollution
Defines Fuel Efficient Vehicle Standard for Energy Efficiency except low rise residential buildings
Water Efficiency
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of Water use reduction and innovative waste 2005 water technologies IPC/UPC 2006 Water Sense Provides the baseline flow rate for fixtures. EPA Act became a law Provides the baseline flow rate for commercial faucets Third Party Certification of water efficient fixtures Standard for Energy Efficiency except low rise residential buildings Green e is the voluntary certification and verification program for Renewable energy products International Protocol to reduce Ozone Depletion IPMVP provides concise description of best practice techniques for
Green Energy
Appendix 1
Recycled Content
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Notional Association (SMACNA)
Appendix 1
Thermal Comfort
indoor air quality during demolitions, renovations, and construction. This standard presents methods for testing air cleaners for 2 performance characteristics: the devices capacity for removing particles from the air stream and the devices resistance to airflow. ASHRAE 552004 identifies the factors of thermal comfort and the process for developing comfort criteria for a building space and its occupants Sets VOC limits for sealants and adhesives
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168, Jan. 2005 Low Emitting Materials Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Carpet Cushion & adhesives Green Label Plus Carpet
CRI has established the Green Label program to test for VOCs in cushion used under carpet Green Label Plus is an independent testing program that identifies
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carpet and carpet adhesive with very low emissions of VOCs to help improve indoor air quality Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. FloorScore is a voluntary, independent certification program that tests and certifies hard surface flooring and associated products for compliance with criteria adopted in California for indoor air emissions of VOCs with potential health effects
Green Seal Standard GS36 sets VOC limits for commercial adhesives GS -11 Commercial flat and non flat Paints GC03 sets VOC limits for anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints.
FloorScore Program
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S. No
Credit/ Prerequisite
Prerequisite
Exemplary Performance
Sustainable Sites
1 2 3 Construction Pollution Prevention Site Selection Development Density & Community Connectivity 4 5 6 Brownfield Development Alternate Transportation Storm water Quantity and Quality Control 7 Heat Island Roof & Non Roof
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Water Efficiency
1 2 3 4 Water use reduction 20% Water efficient landscaping Water use reduction Innovative waste water technology
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8 9
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5 6 7
Indoor Pollutant Source Control Low Emitting Materials Thermal Comfort Design, Verification & Controllability