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SUSTAINABLE SITES (1 prerequisite, 8 credits, 14 points)

Construction Activity Pollution Presentation Reduce pollution from construction sites 1 - Controlling soil erosion 2- Waterway sedimentation 3 - Airborne dust generation Provide ESC plan (Erosion / Sedimentation Control Plan) 1 - Copies of the drawings to document erosion / sedimentation control measures 2 - Confirmation showing compliance path - NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) or local Erosion Control Standards 3 - Narrative of ESC Sedimentation control by 1 - Stabilization (seeding, mulching) 2 - Structural (silt fencing, earth diking, sediment trap, sediment basin) Storm Water Management for Construction Activities (USEPA Document No. EPA 832R92005), Chapter 3 United Code of Federal Regulations 1- Confirmation does not meet prohibited criteria 2- Special circumstances: provide narrative During site selection, give preference to sites that do not include sensitive site elements and restrictive land types. FEMA 100-Year Flood Design Endangered Species List Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR

SSP1

1 - Prevent loss of soil 2 - Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or streams 3 - Prevent air pollution from dust AVOID selecting sites:

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1 - Avoid development of inappropriate sites SS c1 Site Selection 1 2 - Reduce the environmental impact

1 - Farmland (USDA) 2 - Habitat for threatened/endangered species 3 - From public parkland (create equal or greater as required by USDA) 4 - Within 50 water body (CWA) 5 - Within 100 of Wetland (CFR) 6 - Undeveloped land lower than 5 above 100 year flood OPTION 1 - DEVELOPMENT DENSITY 1 - Previously developed site 2 - Min density 60,000 sf/acre OPTON 2 - COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY 1 - Previously developed site AND 2 - 1/2 mile of residential average density 10 units/acre 3 1/2 mile radius of 10 basic services 4 - Pedestrian access between building and services *Project must have density double average density OR average density within area twice as large as for the base credit achievement must be 120,000 sf/acre Develop site documented as contaminated by 1 ASTM 1903-97 Phase II or local voluntary cleanup program OR 2 - Defined as Brownfield by government agency 1 - 1/2 mile of commuter rail *2 commuter rails OR 2 - 1/4 mile of 1 or more stops for 2 or more bus lines *2 or more bus stops for 4 or more bus lines/200 transit rides per day COMMERCIAL 1 - Bicycle racks for 5% of building users (200 yards of entrance) AND 2 - Shower/changing rooms for .5% FTE RESIDENTIAL 1 - Covered storage for bikes for 15% of occupants 1 - Provide LE and FE vehicles for 3% FTE AND preferred parking for those vehicles OR 2 -Preferred parking for LE/FE vehicles for 5% parking capacity on site 3 - Install fueling stations for 3% of parking capacity on site OPTION 1 - NON-RESIDENTIAL 1 - Parking capacity no more than min zoning requirement AND 2 - Preferred parking for carpools for 5% parking spaces OPTION 2 - NON-RESIDENTIAL For projects that provide less than 5% FTE provide: 1 - Preferred parking for carpools for 5% of parking spaces OPTION 3 - RESIDENTIAL 1 - Parking capacity no more than min. zoning requirement AND 2 - Provide infrastructure program for ridesharing OPTION 4 - ALL 1 - No new parking

SS c2

Density Development and Community Connectivity

1 - Channel development to urban areas 1 (+1EP)* 2 - Protect greenfields 3 - Preserve habitats, natural resources.

OPTION 1 - DEVELOPMENT DENSITY 1 - Site plan with density boundary 2 - Project site and building area (sf) 3 - List of site and bldg areas within the radius OPTION 2 COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY 1 - Site vicinity plan with 1/2 mile radius 2 - Project site and building area (sf) 3 - List of services 1 - Provide confirmation site is Brownfield 2 - Narrative describing contamination and remediation

During site selection, give preference to urban sites with pedestrian access to variety of services.

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SS c3

Brownfield Redevelopment

Rehabilitate damaged sites

During site selection, give preference to Brownfield sites. Identify tax incentives and property cost savings. Coordinate development plans with remediation plans. Perform a transportation survey of future building occupants to identify transportation needs. Site the building near mass transit.

ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment EPA Brownfields Definition

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SS c4.1

Public Transportation

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use.

1 - Site vicinity drawings showing location of rail or bus stops 2 - Listing of rail or bus stops and distance to site

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SS c4.2

Bike Storage and Changing Rooms 5% .5% 15% Low-Emission & FuelEfficient Vehicles 3% 5% 3%

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use.

1 FTE occupancy and Transient occupancy 2 - Provide drawings showing bike storage and showers 3 - Calculation of quantity of showers 1 - FTE occupancy and parking capacity 2 - Provide drawings locating preferred parking spaces 3 - Confirm quantity / type FLE/FE car 4 - Confirm number preferred spots 5 - Confirm alternative fuel type 1 - FTE total parking capacity, confirm path of compliance: Option 1 - provide number of parking spaces per code and number of carpool spaces Option 2 - provide number of carpool spaces Option 3 - provide description of ridesharing infrastructure programs

Design the building with bike racks and shower/changing rooms.

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SS c4.3

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce pollution and land development impact from automobile use.

Provide transportation amenities such as alternative fuel refueling stations. Consider sharing the costs and benefits of refueling stations with neighbors. No zoning requirement: Portland, Oregon, Zoning Code: Title 33 Chapter 33.266 (Parking and Loading) Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation 3rd Edition 25% less parking than building types average listed Design

SS c4.4

Parking Capacity 5% 5% 5%

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce pollution and land development impact from single occupancy vehicle use.

Minimize parking lot/garage size. Consider shared parking facilities with adjacent buildings. Consider alternatives that will limit the use of single occupancy vehicles.

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REQUIREMENTS On Greenfield Sites limit site disturbance to: 40' beyond building perimeter 25' permeable surfaces (pervious paving, detention, fields) 15' curbs, utility branch trenches 10' beyond surface walkways, patios, parking, utilities less than 12 diameter OR Previously Developed Sites restore/protect 50% site area with native/adaptive vegetation *75% site area OPTION 1 Reduce footprint and/or Provide 25% more open space than zoning requirement *50% open space OPTION 2 No zoning requirement Provide open space EQUAL to footprint *Double OPTION 3 Ordinance exists but no open space reqmt. Provide 20% open space of site area *40% open space OPTION 1 Largely Undeveloped Sites, Imperviousness LESS THAN 50% SWMP prevents post-dev. discharge rate from exceeding pre-dev. for the 1-2 yr, 24- hr design storms OR SWMP with stream channel protection strategy (excessive erosion) OPTION 2 Largely Developed Sites, Imperviousness GREATER 50% SWMP results in 25% decrease in volume runoff from the 2 yr. 24-hr. design storm Storm water management plan 1 - Reduce impervious cover 2 - Promote infiltration 3 - Captures and treats the storm water runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable Best Management Practices (BMPs) 4 - BMPs must remove 80% of Total Suspended Solids OPTION 1: Provide a combination of the following for 50% of the site hardscape: 1 - Shade (within 5 yrs) 2 - Paving materials with SRI of min 29 3 - Open grid pavement system OPTION 2: Minimum 50% of parking spaces under cover with SRI of 29 *100% non-roof impervious surfaces high albedo materials or open grid paving OR *100% on site parking located under cover OPTION 1: Roofing with SRI 78 (low slope) or SRI 29 (steep-slope) for minimum 75% of roof surface

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION 1 - Provide project site area 2 - Building footprint area 3 - Narrative of approach Greenfield sites: Site drawing with boundaries of disturbance Previously developed site: 1 - Area of site that is restored using native/adapted plants 2 - Landscape plan 1 - Provide project site area 2 - Building footprint area 3 - Landscape drawings 4 - Narrative Option 1: Area of open space required by code Option 2, 3: Area of vegetated dedicated open space Option 1 & 2: 1 - Provide pre-development site runoff rates 2 - Provide pre-development runoff quantity 3 - Provide post-development site runoff rates 4 - Provide post-development runoff quantity OR narrative Non-structural Controls: Provide list of BMPS, description and percent annual rainfall treated Structural controls: List of structural controls, pollutant removal of control, and percent annual rainfall treated Project site drawings OPTION 1: 1 - SRIs for each paving material 2 - Total areas of site hardscape 3 - Area of hardscape to be shaded 4 - Area of installed SRI materials 5 - Area of open grid pavement OPTION 2: 1 - Number of parking spaces 2 - Covered parking spaces Narrative, SRI at least 29 Roof drawings AND OPTION 1 1 - Area of SRI compliant roofing 2 - Installed roofing and SRI values OPTION 2 1 - Green roof system installed OR OPTION 3 1 - Area of green roof systems 2 - Area of installed SRI roofing 3 - Installed materials and SRI values 4 - Optional Narrative

STRATEGY Perform site survey to identify site elements and adopt master plan for development of site. Site bldg to minimize disruption, stack bldg program, tuck-under parking, share facilities with neighbors. Plant native/adapted plants. Perform site survey to identify site elements and adopt master plan for development of site. Site bldg to minimize disruption, stack bldg program, tuck-under parking, share facilities with neighbors. Plant native/adapted plants. 1 - Smaller building footprint 2 - Vegetated Roofs 3 - Pervious paving 4 - Reuse storm water - landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, custodial uses 5 Bioswales, vegetated filter strips 6 - Retention ponds 7 - Cluster development Alternative surfaces: Vegetated Roofs, pervious pavement or grid pavers. Non-structural: Rain gardens, vegetated swales, disconnection of impervious areas, pervious pavement Structural: Cisterns, manhole, ponds

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SS c5.1

Protect or Restore Habitat

1 (+1EP)*

1- Conserve existing areas 2 - Restore damaged areas

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SS c5.2

Maximize Open Space

1 (+1EP)*

Provide a high ratio of open space

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SS c6.1

Storm water Design Quantity Control

Limit disruption of natural hydrology

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SS c6.2

Storm water Design Quality Control 90% 80%

1 - Reduce impervious cover 2 - Increase site infiltration 3 - Eliminate sources of contaminants 4 - Remove pollutants from storm water runoff

Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters, January 1993

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SS c7.1

Heat Island Effect NonRoof

Use light colored paving Shade paved areas with landscaping, parking deck to minimize footprint Construction

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce heat islands.

ASTM E1980-01 ASTM E408-71 High-albedo and vegetated roofs to reduce heat absorption. ASTM E903-96 Design ASTM 1918-97 ASTM C1371-04 ASTM C1549-04 Minimize site lighting Use computer modeling Full cutoff luminaries Low-reflectance surfaces Low-angle spotlights Overlay photometric data on plans/sections to confirm candela angle does not transmit thru to exterior Automatic sweep timers Occupancy sensors Programmed master lighting control panels Manual override for after-hours Use Employ lighting professional Minimize upward illumination from reflected surfaces

SS c7.2

Heat Island Effect Roof

1 (+1EP)*

OPTION 2: Vegetated Roof 50% of roof area Reduce heat islands. OPTION 3: Combination of above

*100% of the project roof area consists of a Vegetated Roof

system INTERIOR LIGHTING: 1- No exit thru windows, hit opaque surface OR 2- Off during non-business hours EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 1 - Meet ASHRAE/IESNA Std 90.1-2004, 2 - Not exceed 80% of lighting power densities for exterior areas, 50% for facades & landscape features Classified under one of the zones defined by IESNA RP-33 LZ1 - Dark (Park & rural settings): .01 fc at sight boundary LZ2 - Low (Residential): .10 fc at site boundary, .01 fc at 10' beyond boundary, 2% total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at angle of 90 deg from nadir LZ3 Medium commercial, industrial, high density residential .20 fc at site boundary, .01 fc horizontal. 15 beyond site LZ4 High, major city centers, entertainment district .06 fc at site boundary. .01 fc 15 beyond site

Project lighting drawings 1 - Confirmation that light does not pass thru windows OR - Automatic controls have been installed 2 - Complete lighting power density tables - confirm the site zone classification 3 - Complete site Lumen Calculation 4- Narrative

1 - Minimize light trespass Light Pollution Reduction 80% 50% 2 - Reduce sky-glow 1 3 - Improve nighttime visibility thru glare reduction 4 - Reduce impact on nocturnal environment

SS c8

ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 Energy Standard For Buildings Except LowRise Residential Lighting, section 9 (without amendments)

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WATER EFFICIENCY (2 prerequisites, 3 credits, 5 points)

Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce by 50% Limit or eliminate potable water for landscape irrigation. Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated mid-summer baseline case, thru: 1 - plant species 2 - irrigation efficiency 3 - captured rainwater 4 - recycled wastewater 5 - Non-potable water treated and conveyed by a public agency 1 - Capture rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled gray water, or non-potable water treated by public agency OR 2 - Install landscaping with NO permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation for plant establishment allowed only within the first year of installation OPTION 1 Reduce potable water for building sewage conveyance by 50% thru water-conserving fixtures or non-potable water (captured rainwater, recycled greywater, treated wastewater) *Zero use of potable water in sewage conveyance OPTION 2 Treat 50% of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards. *100% on-site treatment and reuse/infiltration of wastewater 1 - Analyze soil/climate for native /adapted plants 2 - Use high-efficiency irrigation system (drip, micro mister) Climate based controllers 3 - Irrigation system using storm water, gray water, or condensate water 4 - Site map with structures, sun/wind exposure 5 - Shadow profiles of landscape areas 6 - Reduce heat island effect with shade trees 7 - Plan water use zones (high-modlow) Plant turf areas only in functional or soil 1 - Specify high-efficiency fixtures and dry fixtures 2 - Reuse storm water or gray water for sewerage conveyance 3- Onsite wastewater treatment systems (packaged biological nutrient removal systems, constructed wetlands, high-efficiency filtration systems

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WE c1.2

Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation

1 - Calculated baseline Total Water Applied (TWA) 2 - Calculated design case (TWA) 3 - Total non-potable water supply for irrigation 4 Narrative describing landscaping and irrigation strategies

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Eliminate potable water for landscape irrigation.

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WE c2

Innovative Wastewater Technologies 50% 50%

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce demand of wastewater and potable water.

1 - Plumbing drawings 2- Calculated occupants (FTE) 3- Calculated baseline water usage for sewage conveyance 4- Calculated design case water usage for sewage conveyance 5- Non-potable water supply 6- Annual quantity of treated wastewater 7 -Narrative

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WE c3.1

Water use Reduction: 20%

1 (+1EP)* Maximize water efficiency.

20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building (not including irrigation) after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Calculations are based on estimate occupant usage and include only water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, and kitchen sinks. 30% less water use

WE c3.2

Water use Reduction: 30%

1 (+1EP)*

1- Calculated occupants (FTE) 2- Calculated design case water usage (flush/flow fixtures) 3- Calculated baseline water usage (flush and flow fixtures) 4 - Non-potable water supply 5 - Narrative

High-efficiency fixtures Occupant sensors Use stormwater/graywater

Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 Addresses energy and water use in commercial, institutional, and residential facilities

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*40% projected water savings *10% water use savings in the process and non-regulated
water use, eligible for ID point

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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (3 Prerequisites, 6 credits, 17 points)

1 - Commissioning Authority (CxA) 2 - Owner developed OPR. Design team developed BOD 3 - Commissioning requirements into CDs 4 - Commissioning Plan 5 - Verify performance of the systems 6 - Summary commissioning report Commissioned systems HVAC - Lighting and daylighting controls - Domestic hot water systems - Renewable energy systems (wind, solar, etc.) Design the building to comply with: 1 - Mandatory provisions of Sections 5-10 of ASHRAE/IESNA Std 90.1-2004 AND 2 - Prescriptive requirements OR performance requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA Std 90.1-2004 Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems. 0 Reduce ozone depletion. Phase out CFC use on existing building HVAC equipment 5 years from substantial completion OPTION 1 - WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION (1-10 pts) Demonstrate a % improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared to the baseline performance rating per Building Performance Rating Method in Appendix G of ASHRAE/IESNA Std 90.1-2004 New Buildings: Existing Buildings: Points 10.5% Min. 3.5% Min. 1 Min. 2 to 9 Ea. Increase of 3.5% Ea. Increase of 3.5% 42% max. 35% max. 10 max. *New Buildings: 45.5% Existing Buildings: 38.5% 1 Comply with mandatory provisions of ASHRAE 90.1 2 Include all energy costs 3 Must be compared to a Baseline building that complies with Appendix G to Standard 90.1. The default energy cost is 25% of total energy cost for baseline building. EA c1 Optimize Energy Performance 1-10 (EP+1)* Increase levels of energy performance above the baseline. OPTION 2 Prescriptive Compliance Path (4 pts) ASHRAE Advance Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 1 - Buildings under 20,000 sf 2 Office occupancy 3 - Comply with climate zone bldg is located, identify first OPTION 3 - Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide (2-5 pts) 1 - Buildings must be under 100,000 sf 2 - NOT applicable to Health Care, Warehouse, Laboratory 3 - Comply with sections 1 & 2 of guide. Minimum pts under Option 3 (2-3 pts) 3 pts available for office, school, public assembly and retail projects under 100,000 sf and comply with sections 1 & 2. 2 pts available for ALL other project types under 100,000 sf Up to 2 additional pts available under Option 3 when implementing performance strategies in section 3, Enhanced Performance, for every 3 strategies, 1 pt. Use on-site renewable energy system offset building energy cost. Uses EA c1 baseline. Uses CBECS database On-site Renewable Energy 1-3 (EP+1)* Encourage use of on-site renewable energy. Make use of net metering. 2.5% = 1 pt 7.5% = 2 pts 12.5% = 3 pts *% of renewable energy must be 17.5% or greater 1 - On-site renewable energy sources used, annual energy generated from each source and backup fuel for each source 2 - Describe source of the annual energy cost information (energy model or datable) and provide the energy values and cost Complete table and calculations in the submittal template. 1 - Name and company information for the CxA 2 - Confirm that the 6 required tasks have been completed 3- Narrative of the systems that were commissioned OPR Owner & User requirements Environmental and sustainability goals Energy Efficiency Goals Indoor Environmental quality requirements Equipment and System expectations Building occupant and O&M personnel reqmts BOD Primary Design Assumptions (space use, redundancy, diversity) Standards - Narrative descriptions Design building envelope HVAC Lighting and other systems to maximize energy performance ASHRAE/IESNA 90.12004: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential

EA P1

Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems

Verify building's energy systems per OPR, BOD and CDs.

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EA P2

Minimum Energy Performance

Minimum level of energy efficiency.

1 - Confirm project meets ASHRAE 90.1 2004 2 - Optional narrative 1 - Confirm project does not use CFCs OR 2 - phase-out plan for any existing CFC-base equipment 3 Narrative of phase-out plan

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EA P3

Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Specify new HVAC equipment that uses no CFC refrigerants.

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Design bldg envelope & systems to maximize energy performance. Use Computer simulation model for Option 1 REDUCE DEMAND: Optimize building form & orientation, reduce internal loads thru shell & lighting improvements, & shift load to off-peak periods. HARVEST FREE ENERGY: Use daylight, ventilation cooling, solar heating & power, wind energy, service water heating & power generation. INCREASE EFFICIENCY: More efficient envelope, lighting, & appropriately sized HVAC system. RECOVER WASTE ENERGY: Exhaust air energy recover, gray water heat recovery, and cogeneration. Cannot use: Cool Roofs Night Venting Additional Commissioning

Option 1: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.12004: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential, and Informative Appendix G Performance Rating Method Option 2: ASHRAE Advance Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 Option 3: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Program Option 4: Advanced Buildings Benchmark Version 1.1

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EA c2

Eligible sources: photovoltaic, solar thermal, bio-fuel based, geothermal heating, geothermal electric, lowimpact hydro electric, wave & tidal power Non-eligible sources: architectural features, passive solar, daylighting, geoexchange (ground source heat pumps), renewable or green-power from off-site

ASHRAE/IESNA 90.12004: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential

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REQUIREMENTS Add'l commissioning activities: 1 - Commissioning Authority CxA with experience on at least 2 projects independent of design and construction, not an employee of the design team or contractor. At a minimum perform tasks 2, 3, 6. Other members can perform 4, 5. 2 - Review OPR, BOD, and design documents prior to mid CDs phase. 3 - Review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR & BOD. 4 - Develop Systems Manual for operating staff. 5 - Verify that the requirements for training operating personnel are complete. 6 - Review building operation within 8-10 months after substantial completion with staff and occupants.

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CODE OR STANDARD

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1 - Provide name, firm and experience information for the CxA 2 - Confirm 6 required tasks have been completed 3 - Narrative of the results of commissioning design review, implementation of the systems manual and training, and plan for the review of the building operation at 810 months.

EA c3

Enhanced Commissioning

Commissioning process early during design

Follow Ref Guide for the Commissioning design review, commission submittal review, systems manual.

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EA c4

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

Reduce ozone depletion. 1 Compliance with the Montreal Protocol.

OPTION 1: Do not use refrigerants. OPTION 2: Select refrigerants and HVAC that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that cause ozone depletion. Do not install fire suppression systems that contain ozone-depleting substances. (CFCs, HCFCs, or Halons) 1 - Develop/implement a Measurement & Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with Option D: Whole Building Calibrated Simulation, Savings Estimation OR Option B: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation (ECM Isolation) as specified in the International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Vol. III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction April, 2003. 2 - The M&V period shall cover a period of not less than 1 yr. of post-construction occupancy.

1 - Complete template with HVAC equipment types, including number, size (tons), refrigerant, and refrigerant charge. 2 Narrative describing any special circumstances

1. Do not use refrigerants. 2. Use natural refrigerants (water, carbon dioxide, and ammonia). 3. Use refrigerants with low Ozone Depleting potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP) 4. Minimize refrigerant leakage. 5. Select equipment with efficient refrigerant charge. 6. Select equipment with long service life.

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1 - Confirm the IPMVP Option 2 - Upload a copy of the M&V Plan 3 - Narrative describing any special circumstances or calculation explanations

EA c5

Measurement & Verification

Accountability of building energy consumption.

Use Option D for whole-building system for larger building with systems that are interactive. Use Option B for smaller buildings by isolating the main energy systems.

International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Vol. III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April 2003

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Option 1 1 - Name of the green power provider and contract term 1 - Provide at least 35% of the building's electricity from renewable sources engaging at least a 2 yr. renewable energy contract. Renewable sources defined by the Green-e products certification requirements. EA c6 Green Power 35% 1 (+1EP)* Grid-source renewable energy. 2 - Determine the baseline electricity use from (a) consumption based on EA Credit 1 or (b) Use DOE Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey. (CBECS) *Double amount either in electricity 70% OR 4 year contract 2 - Enter total electricity consumption (kWh) and total annual green power purchase (kWh) Option 2 1 - Provide the name of the renewable energy certificate vendor 2 - Enter total annual electricity consumption (kWH) 3 - Enter the value of the green tags purchased

1. In states with open electrical market, select Green-e certified power provider for 2 year contract. 2. In states with closed electrical market, enroll in the green power program for 35% of the electrical energy. 3. If direct purchase is not available, purchase Green-e accredited Tradable Renewable Certificates (RECs). Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Product Certification Requirements

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MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (1 prerequisite, 7 credits, 13 points)

1 - Confirm recycling areas have been provided per requirements 2 - Confirm types of materials that are recycled. 3 - Optional narrative. Coordinate the size and function of the recycling areas with the anticipated collection services for glass, plastic, office paper, newspaper, cardboard, and organic wastes to maximize the effectives of the dedicated areas. Consider employing cardboard balers, aluminum can crushers, recycling chutes, and collection bins at individual workstations.

MR P1

Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Reduce waste generated by building occupants.

Provide accessible area for collection and storage of nonhazardous materials for recycling, including (at a minimum) paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals

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MR c1.1

Building Reuse Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof

Maintain 75% (surface area) of existing building structure, structural floor, roof decking, envelope (exterior skin and framing, excluding window assemblies and non-structural roofing material). Hazardous materials that are remediated can be excluded from calculations. **Credit is N/A if adding an addition that is 2x size of existing building.

1 - Confirm whether project is strictly a renovation or renovation with addition; 2 - Provide tabulation of existing and reused areas (sf) of each structural/envelope element. 3 - Optional narrative. Consider reuse of existing buildings. Remove elements that pose contamination risk and upgrade components that would improve energy and water efficiency such as windows, mechanical systems, and plumbing fixtures. Quantify the extent of building reuse. Construction

MR c1.2

Building Reuse Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof

1 in addition to MR c1.1

Extend the life cycle of existing building stock.

Maintain 95% of existing walls, floors, and roof. Can be applied to MR c2 if credit is NOT met

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MR c1.3

Building Reuse Maintain 50% of the Interior NonStructural Elements

Use existing interior non-structural elements (interior walls, doors, floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50% of the completed building (including additions). **Credit is N/A of adding an addition that is 2x size of existing building. 1 - Recycle or salvage 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition.

1 - Confirm whether project is renovation or renovation with addition. 2 - Provide tabulation of total and reused areas (sf) of each nonstructural interior element. 3 - Optional narrative. 1 - Complete construction waste calculation tables. Information req'd includes: a) General description of each type of waste generated b) Location of receiving agent (recycler/landfill) for waste; c) Quantity of waste diverted in tons or cy. 2 - Provide narrative including Construction Waste Management Plan. Establish goals for diversion from disposal in landfills and incinerators. Designate an area for collection of recyclable materials and track recycling efforts. Identify haulers to handle the materials. Obtain records (waste haul receipts, waste mgmt reports, spreadsheets, etc.) to confirm the diverted materials have been recycled or salvaged.

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MR c2.1

Construction Waste Management Divert 50% from Disposal

1 (+1EP)* Divert construction debris.

2 - Construction waste management plan a) identifies materials to be diverted from disposal b) Materials will be sorted on-site or commingled. Calculations can be done by weight or volume

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MR c2.2

Construction Waste Management Divert 75% from Disposal

1 (+1EP)*

Recycle or salvage 75% *Divert 95% or greater Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials such that the sum of materials constitutes at least 5% based on cost.

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MR c3.1

Materials Reuse - 5%

1 (+1EP)* Reuse building materials.

Exclude MEP, but furniture may be included if included consistently across MR credits 3-7. Can be applied to MR c5 Can be applied to MR c2 if credit is NOT met

MR c3.2

Materials Reuse - 10%

1 (+1EP)*

10% salvaged, refurbished or reused materials

*15% or greater

1 - Provide the total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) or provide the total project cost for Divisions 2-10 to apply the 45% materials value. 2 - Provide a tabulation of each salvaged/reused material used on the project. 3 - Provide a narrative describing the materials reuse strategy implemented by the project.

Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials in building design. Use salvaged materials such as beams, posts, flooring, paneling, doors, frames, cabinetry, furniture, brick, decorative items.

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REQUIREMENTS Use materials sum of post-consumer recycled content plus 1/2 of the pre-consumer content at least 10% of cost.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION 1 - Provide total project materials cost (or total project cost x 45% default materials value). 2 - Provide tabulation of each material including: a) Description of the material b) Manufacturer of the material c) Product cost d) Pre-consumer and/or postconsumer recycled content % e) Source of the data 3 - Optional narrative.

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MR c4.1

Recycled Content - 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 preconsumer)

1 (+1EP)* Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled materials. 1 (+1EP)*

Exclude MEP, but furniture may be included if included consistently across MR credits 3-7.

MR c4.2

Recycled Content - 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 preconsumer)

Use materials sum of post-consumer recycled content plus 1/2 of the pre-consumer content at least 20% of cost.

Establish project goal for recycled content materials and identify material suppliers that can achieve this goal. During construction, ensure that recycled content materials are installed.

International Standard ISO 14021 Environmental Labels and Declarations Self Declared Environmental Claims (Type II Environmental Labeling)

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*30% of cost or greater

MR c5.1

Regional Materials 10% Extracted, Processed & manufactured Regionally

Use materials/products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, and manufactured within 500 miles of the site for minimum 10% of cost. 1 (+1EP)* Increase demand for building products that are extracted and manufactured within the region. If only a fraction of a product/material is extracted/harvested/recover and manufactured locally, then only that percentage by weight shall contribute to the regional value. Divisions 2-10 only.

1 - Provide the project's total project cost for 45% default factor or total materials cost. 2 - Complete regional materials calculation table including a) Product name for each tracked material b) Product cost c) Percentage of product by weight that meets both extraction and manufacture criteria d) Distance from extractions / harvest / recovery site and project site e) Distance between manufacturing location and project site. 3 - Optional narrative 1 - Provide total project materials cost (or total project cost x 45% default materials value). Construction Run a preliminary calculation during design to set appropriate target. Establish goal for locally sourced materials, and identify materials and suppliers. During construction, ensure that specified local materials are installed. Construction

MR c5.2

Regional Materials 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally

1 (+1EP)*

Use materials/products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, and manufactured within 500 miles of the site for minimum 20% of cost. *40% of cost or greater

MR c6

Rapidly Renewable Materials 2.5%

1 (+1EP)*

Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials.

Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10-year cycle or shorter) for 2.5% of cost. *5% or greater for rapidly renewing materials.

2 Rapidly renewable materials calculation table including: a) Product name for each tracked material b) Manufacturer c) Total product cost for each tracked material d) Percentage of product by weight of the tracked material. 3 - Optional narrative

. Establish a project goal for rapidly renewable materials. Consider materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheat board, strawboard and cork. During construction, ensure that specified materials are installed.

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MR c7

Certified Wood 50%

1 (+1EP)*

Forest management.

Use a minimum of 50% of wood-based materials and products, which are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) Principles and Criteria for wood building components (framing, flooring, sub-flooring, wood doors, etc.

1 - List of items claimed as FSC certified, including: a) Product type b) Manufacturer and COC certification number. 2 - Optional narrative.

*95% of FSC-certified wood or greater.

Establish a project goal for FSCcertified wood products and identify suppliers. Research availability of wood species to ensure they are available from FSC-certified sources. Specify quality grades that most ready available from well-managed forests. Use lower grades of wood. During construction ensure specified products are installed.

Forest Stewardship Councils Principles and Criteria

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (2 prerequisites, 8 credits, 15 points)

Meet the minimum requirement of Sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. Mechanical ventilation systems shall be designed using the Ventilation Rate Procedure or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent. Naturally ventilated building shall comply with ASHRAE 62.12004 OPTION 1: Non-smoking building Prohibit smoking. Locate exterior smoking 25' from entries, O/A intakes, and windows. OR OPTION 2: Designated smoking rooms 1 - Prohibit smoking except in designated areas. 2 - Locate exterior smoking areas 25' from entries, O/A intakes, windows. 3 - Smoking rooms Contain, capture and remove ETS from building. Be directly exhausted to outdoors and enclosed with deck-todeck partitions Performance testing of differential air pressures required. OR OPTION 3: Residential compliance 1 - Prohibit smoking from all common areas. 2 - Locate exterior smoking areas 25' from entries, O/A intakes, windows open to common areas. 3 - Minimize uncontrolled pathways for ETS transfer between units. 4 - Weather-strip all doors to units. 5 Verify through blower door test meeting ANSI/ASTME779-03 Install permanent monitoring systems that provide feedback Configure system to generate alarm when conditions vary by 10% or more from set point, via BAS alarm or audible alert. FOR MECHANICALLY VENTED SPACES: 1 - Monitor carbon dioxide concentrations in densely occupied spaces - 25 people per 1000 sf. 2 - Non-densely occupied spaces provide direct outdoor airflow measure device to measure minimum outdoor airflow rate to detect when system is plus or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate. FOR NATURALLY VENTED SPACES: 1 - Monitor CO2 within all naturally vented spaces between 3 to 6 above floor. Mechanically Ventilated Buildings: FOR MECHANICALLY VENTED SPACES: Increase breathing zone O/A vent rates to 30% above min rates required by ASHRAE Std 62.1-2004. FOR NATURALLY VENTED SPACES: Increased Ventilation 30% 90% Design system to meet Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 (1998) Determine that natural vent is effective for project by following the flow diagram process shown CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005, natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings. AND Use diagrams/calculations to show design meets CIBSE OR Use macroscopic, multi-zone, analytic model to predict that room-byroom airflows will effectively naturally ventilate 90% of occupied spaces per ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Chapter 6. 1 - Confirm that breathing zone rates have been designed to exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2004 by 30% 2 - Design narrative describing the projects ventilation system design. Specific information to include fresh air intake volume for each zone Naturally Ventilated Buildings: 1 - Confirm system has been design to meet Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237. 2 - Design narrative describing the design method. (CIBSE Method / Analytic Model) utilized in determining the natural ventilation design. Specific information regarding calculation methodology and/or model. For mechanically ventilated spaces, use heat recovery to minimize the additional energy consumption associated with higher ventilation rates. For naturally ventilated spaces, follow Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237: 1) Develop design requirements, 2) Plan airflow paths, 3) Identif y bldg uses & features that might require special attention, 4) Determine vent requirements, 5) Estimate external driving pressures, 6) Select types of ventilation devices, 7) Size vent devices, 8) Analyze design. Use software (NIST's CONTAM). 1 Confirm: a) Type of ventilation system b) Installed controls. 2 - Design narrative describing the projects: a) Ventilation design b) CO2 monitoring system 3 - Copies of applicable drawings. 1 - Design narrative describing ventilation design. AND 2 - Mechanically Ventilated Buildings: confirm design meets ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004: OR 3 - Naturally Ventilated Buildings: confirm design meets window opening rqmts per ASHRAE Standard 62.12004: Design ventilation systems to meet or exceed rates as per ASHRAE std for: 1- Active (Mechanical) Ventilation, 2- Passive (Natural) Ventilation, 3- Mixed-mode Ventilation. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

EQ p1

Minimum IAQ Performance

Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ)

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EQ p2

Environmenta l Tobacco Smoke (ETS)

Minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS).

1 - Confirm project has met appropriate project category: a) Non-Smoking Building; b) Building with Designated Smoking Rooms; or c) Residential Project. 2 - For interior smoking rooms or residential project: a) Provide copies of drawings to document location of smoking rooms b) Designed area separations c) Dedicated ventilation systems 3 - Optional narrative.

Prohibit smoking in the building. Provide designated areas outside the building where ETS will not enter the building or vent system. Post info on non-smoking policy. If interior smoking areas are design within the building, separate ventilation systems must be installed and their effectives must be tested.

ANSI/ASTM E779-03 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization Residential Manual for Compliance with Californias 2001 Energy Efficiency Standards (For Low Rise Residential Buildings, Chapter 4) Design

EQ c1

Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 10% 15%

Ventilation system monitoring

Install CO2 and airflow measure equipment (Pilot tubes, Venturi meters and rotating vane anemometers) and feed the info to the HVAC system and BAS.

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EQ c2

Additional outdoor air ventilation

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 (1998) -Natural ventilation in nondomestic buildings CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005 Natural ventilation in non-domestic buildings

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SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION 1 - Provide a copy of projects IAQ Plan. 2 - Confirm if permanently installed AHU's were used during construction. 3 - Provide photos to highlight the implemented construction IAQ practices. 4 - List all filtration media. a) Manufacturer b) Model number c) MERV rating d) Location of installed filter installed during construction; confirm each was replaced prior to final occupancy. 5- Optional narrative.

STRATEGY Adapt IAQ plan to (1) protect HVAC system during construction - avoid using permanent AHU's during construction or use MERV 8 or better filters, (2) control pollutant sources spec materials that have low VOC's, exhaust fumes (3) interrupt contamination pathways -depressurize work areas, provide temp barriers, (4) institute housekeeping activities protect porous surfaces, dust control, and (5) schedule the installation of materials to avoid contamination of absorptive materials such as insulation, carpeting, ceiling tile and drywall. Select member of GC's team as IAQ mgr.

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Develop Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for construction and pre-occupancy phase of the bldg as follows: Construction IAQ Management Plan - During Construction Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction / renovation process 1 - Meet or exceed Control Measure of the SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction. 2 - Protect on-site or installed absorptive materials from moisture damage. 3 - Permanent AHU's during construction must have filters with Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value MERV 8 per AHSRAE 52.2-1999.

SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction ANSI/ASHRAE 52.21999: Method of Testing General Ventilation AirCleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size Construction

EQ c3.1

Develop Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan preoccupancy phase. OPTION 1 - Flush-Out Prior To Occupancy: After construction but before occupancy, perform a flush-out by supplying a total air volume of 14,000 cf of O/A per sf of floor area while maintaining an internal temperature of 60 degrees and relative humidity less than 60%. OR OPTION 1a Flush-Out With Early Occupancy If occupancy occurs prior to flush out, then delivery 3,500 cf O/A per sf of floor area. Ventilate at .30 cfm/sf. Min 3 hours per date until 14,000 cf /sf of O/A is delivered. OPTION 2 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing: Conduct baseline IAQ testing after construction, prior to occupancy using testing protocols per EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air. Demonstrate the contaminant maximum concentrations listed below are not exceeded. See reference guide.

EQ c3.2

Construction IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy

Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction / renovation process

1 - Confirmation of approach taken: a) Flush-out preoccupancy b) Flush-out with early occupancy c) IAQ testing 2 - Copy of IAQ testing report 3 Narrative describing specific flushout procedures and/or IAQ testing process and results

Prior to occupancy, perform building flush-out or test the air contaminant levels. For flush-out, use temp supply/exhaust systems at windows or remove temp filters from HVAC system and install MERV 13 filters. OR perform Air Quality testing. During construction, use low VOC cleaning supplies, use vacuums with HEPA filters. If test sample exceeds levels, increase flush out rate of the space.

US EPA "Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air"

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Adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building shall comply with: EQ c4.1 Low-Emitting Materials Adhesives & Sealants 1 South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168: Adhesives, Sealants, and Sealant Primers Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36: Aerosol Adhesives

1 Provide list of each indoor adhesive, sealant, primer, and aerosol adhesive product used and to include: a) Manufacturer b) Product name c) VOC data (g/G, less water) d) Corresponding allowable VOC from the reference standard 2 Narrative

Specify low VOC materials in CDs for general construction adhesives, flooring adhesives, fire-stopping sealants, caulking, duct sealants, plumbing adhesives, and cove base adhesives.

South Coast Rule #1168 October 3, 2003 Amendment by the South Coast Air Quality Mgmt District Green Seal GS-36 Effective Oct 19, 2000

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Paints and coatings used on the interior of the bldg comply with the following: Low-Emitting Materials Paints & Coatings Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants. PAINTS Green Seal Standard GS-11: Interior Non-Flat Paints Green Seal Standard GC-03: Anti-Corrosive / Rust Paints SCAQMD Rule 1113: Architectural Coatings: Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers, shellacs All carpets and carpet cushions installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirement of the 1 Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program. All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of EQ Credit 4.1. Composite wood and Agrifiber products (particleboard, MDF, plywood, wheat board, strawboard, panel substrates, door cores) used on the interior of the bldg shall contain NO added urea-formaldehyde resins.

EQ c4.2

1 - Provide list of each indoor paint and coating used: a) Manufacturer b) Product name c) VOC data and corresponding allowable VOC level. 2 - Narrative.

Green Seal GS-11 Green Seal GC-03 Spec low-VOC paints, ensure specified product is installed. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings. Construction

EQ c4.3

Low-Emitting Materials Carpet Systems Low-Emitting Materials Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products

1 - List of each carpet and cushion product and confirm that product complies with CRI Green Label Plus testing program 2 - Narrative to describe special circumstances 1 - List of each composite wood and agrifiber product installed and confirm product does not contain any added urea-formaldehyde. 2 - Narrative

Specify requirements for product testing/certification. Select products certified under the Green Label Plus Program or for which testing has been done by independent lab.

Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus Testing Program

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EQ c4.4

Specify wood/agrifiber products that contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins.

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REQUIREMENTS Design to minimize and control pollutant entry into buildings and later cross-contamination of occupied areas:

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION 1 - Confirm required entryway systems have been provided; 2 - List of entryway products installed 3 - Drawings to highlight location 4 - Chemical use areas have been designed as separate rooms 5 Mechanical drawings 6 Confirm installed filters MERV 13 7 Listing of installed filters 8 - Narrative. 1 For individual workstation controls, provide listing of total number of workstations and lighting controls. 2 - For multi-occupant spaces, provide a listing of spaces and description of the installed controls. 3 - Narrative describing projects lighting control strategy 1 For individual workstation controls, provide listing of total number of workstations and thermal controls 2 - For multi-occupant spaces, provide a listing of groups multioccupant spaces and description of the installed thermal controls 3 - Narrative describing projects comfort control strategy 1 - Data regarding seasonal temperature and humidity design criteria. 2 - Narrative describing method used to establish thermal comfort conditions for the project and how the systems designed addresses the design

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EQ c5

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Minimize occupants to hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.

1 - Permanent entryway system (grates/grilles) at least 6' long to capture dirt 2 - Where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present, exhaust each space to create negative pressure at .50 cfm/sf. Pressure differential at least 5 Pa on avg. and 1 Pa at a minimum when doors to room are closed. 3 - Provide air filtration media of MERV 13 or better 1 - Provide individual lighting controls for 90% minimum of the building occupants. AND 2 - Provide lighting system controllability for all share multioccupant spaces to enable lighting adjustment that meets group needs and preferences.

Design facility cleaning and maintenance areas with isolated exhaust systems for contaminants. Maintain physical isolation from rest of the occupied areas. Install permanent entryway systems. Install high-level filtration systems in both return air and outside supply air.

ANSI/ASHRAE 52.21999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size

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EQ c6.1

Controllability of Systems Lighting 90%

Lighting system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant spaces.

Design bldg with occupant controls: lighting controls and task lighting. Integrate systems overall lighting design, providing ambient and task lighting while managing the energy use of the building.

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EQ c6.2

Controllability of Systems Thermal Comfort 50%

Thermal comfort system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in multi-occupant spaces.

1- Individual comfort controls 50% minimum of occupants. Windows can be used in areas that are 20' inside of and 10' to either side of the operable part of the window. Comply with ASHRAE 62.12004, part 5.1 Natural Ventilation. AND 2 - Provide comfort system controls for multi-occupant spaces to enable adjustments to suit group needs and preferences. Conditions for thermal comfort are described in ASHRAE 55-2004 to include the primary factors of air temp, radiant temp, air speed and humidity.

Design the bldg with comfort controls to allow adjustments for individuals and groups - including incorporating operable windows, individual thermostats, local diffusers at floor, desk or overhead levels, control of individual radiant panels, occupancy sensors, education of occupants and training of maintenance staff.

ANSI/ASHRAE 62.12004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ANSI/ASHRAE 552004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

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EQ 7.1

Thermal Comfort Design

Comfortable thermal environment.

1 - Design HVAC systems and bldg envelop to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy. 2 - Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 Documentation.

Establish comfort criteria per ASHRAE 55-2004 (based on Predicted Mean Vote) that support the desired quality and occupant satisfaction with bldg performance. Evaluate air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed, and relative humidity in an integrated fashion and coordinate criteria with EQ P1, EQ c1, EC c2.

ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy

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EQ 7.2

Thermal Comfort Verification 20%

Verifying building thermal comfort over time.

Thermal comfort survey of building occupants within a period of 6-18 months after occupancy. Survey to include: Anonymous responses about thermal comfort in the building including assessment of overall satisfaction of thermal performance. Develop a plan for corrective action if the survey results indicate 20% of occupants are dissatisfied. This plan should include measurement of relevant environmental variables in problem areas in accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004.

1 - Narrative describing: a) Survey planned for the validation of the thermal comfort conditions b) Plan for corrective action

ASHRAE 55-2004 provides guidance for establishing thermal comfort criteria and the documentation and validation of bldg performance to the criteria. Provide systematic process for occupants to provide feedback.

ASHRAE 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy

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EQ c8.1

Daylighting & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces

1 (+1EP)* Connect occupants between indoor and outdoor spaces through daylight and views

OPTION 1 - GLAZING FACTOR CALCULATION Achieve a minimum glazing factor of 2% in a minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas. OR OPTION 2 - DAYLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL Computer simulation minimum daylight illumination level of 25 fc in a minimum of 75% of all regularly occupied areas. OR OPTION 3 - DAYLIGHT MEASUREMENT Provide minimum daylight illumination level of 25 fc in a minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas.

*95% daylighting
Achieve direct line of sight to the outdoor environment via vision glazing between 2'6" and 7'6" above finish floor for bldg occupants in 90% of occupied areas. *No prescribed threshold, projects evaluated on case-bycase basis.

Glazing Factor Calculation Method 1 - Complete template calculation spreadsheet to demonstrate GF OR Computer Simulation 1 - Template calculation spreadsheet to demonstrate min. illumination levels 2 - Drawings OR Daylight Measurement Method 1 - Template calculation spreadsheet to demonstrate min. illumination levels 2 - Drawings AND Narrative 1 - Template calculation spreadsheet to demonstrate overall access to views from occupied spaces 2 Drawings 3 Narrative describing any special occupancy areas

Design bldg to maximize interior daylighting, including bldg orientation, shallow floor plates, increased bldg perimeter, exterior and interior permanent shading devices, high performance glazing and automatic photocell-based controls. Predict daylight factors via manual calcs or model daylighting strategies with physical or computer model to assess fc levels.

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EQ c8.2

Daylighting & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

1 (+1EP)*

Design the space to maximize daylighting and view opportunities. Strategies to consider include lower partition heights, interior shading devices, interior glazing, and automatic photocell-based controls.

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INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS (2 credits, 5 points)

To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED for New Construction Green Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by this Rating System. Substantially exceed a LEED NC performance credit such as energy performance or water efficiency. Apply strategies or measures that demonstrate a comprehensive approach and quantified environment and/or health benefits. Either greatly exceed the requirements of existing LEED credit or provide strategy not address by any existing LEED credit. To qualify for achieving an innovation credit for a category not specifically addressed by LEED: (1) project must demonstrate quantitative performance improvements for environmental benefit, (2) process/specification must be comprehensive, (3) formula must be applicable to other projects. Educate the project team members about green building design and construction and application of the LEED Rating System early in life of the project. Consider assigning the LEED AP as a facilitator of an integrated design & construction process.

ID c1.1

Innovation in Design

In writing: 1- Identify the intent of the proposed innovation credit 2- Proposed requirement for compliance 3- Proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance 4- Design approach (strategies) that might be used to meet the requirements.

ID c1.2 ID c1.3 ID c1.4

Innovation in Design Innovation in Design Innovation in Design

1 1 1

1 - Provide specific title for the credit. 2 - Provide narrative statement of the Credit Intent. 3 - Provide narrative state describing the Credit Requirements. 4 - Provide detailed narrative describing project's approach to achieving credit. 5 - Provide copies of any drawings

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Design OR Construction Design OR Construction Design OR Construction

ED c2

LEED AP

To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED for New Construction green building project and to streamline the application and certification process.

At least one principal participant of the project team shall be a LEED Accredited Professional.

1 - Name of LEED AP 2 - Company 3 - Description of his role 4 - Certificate.

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