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LEED GA Made Easy Study Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
Page
Preamble
Authors Profile
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to LEED.................................................1.1-1.13
CHAPTER 2 Sustainable Sites .......................................................2.1-2.25
CHAPTER 3 Water Efficiency ........................................................ 3.1-3.7
CHAPTER 4 Energy & Atmosphere...............................................4.1-4.17
CHAPTER 5 Materials & Resources ..............................................5.1-5.13
CHAPTER 6 Indoor Environmental Quality ..................................6.1-6.11
CHAPTER 7 Innovation in Design & Regional Priority ................... 7.1-7.5
CHAPTER 8 LEED Administration Process ....................................8.1-8.10
CHAPTER 9 Green Building Project Management ......................... 9.1-9.6
Appendix 1 List of Standards & References
Appendix 2 List of Prerequisites & Credits eligible for Exemplary
Performance
Preamble
Why LEED Green Associate Made Easy V 3 was published?
LEED Green Associate Made Easy was first published in Jan 2011 and
subsequently revised in Oct 2012. It was very well received more than 2000
Professionals have downloaded it. After receiving feed backs from around
50 professionals who have used our study resources recently and passed
the exam, we felt that the exams are becoming tougher recently and there
is a need to add some more contents. Accordingly the contents are updated
and published on 11th Nov 2013.
What inspired me to publish this free study guide?
In 2008, when I was preparing for LEED AP exam, www.intheleed.com a
free study guide published by an Architect, Pat Flyn was of great help.
In early 2010 when I started giving class room training for LEED Green
Associate and LEED AP BD+C, I used the free study guide published by Larry
C. Sims (Popularly called as Rock Wood Study Guide) as one of the
references.
The above free resources motivated me to publish my own LEED Green
Associate Study Guide.
Why another study guide for LEED Green Associate?
With all due respect to the Authors of popular study guides in the market, I
personally feel that these study guides are not very reader friendly. For a
working professional who spends 8-10 hrs/day on work, in addition has to
fulfill his family commitments may not be in a position to read a study
material which has more than 250 pages with tiny fonts and cramped line
spacing. These study guides have very good content, but do not make it
interesting for such a busy professional.
2011-14 Green Building Academy
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Following are the special features of LEED Green Associate Made Easy.
1. Specifically designed for working professionals with concise but
complete contents sufficient to crack the LEED Green Associate
examination.
2. The content of the book is structured in such a way that the
candidates can easily extend their preparation for LEED AP specialty
exams.
3. Online discussion forum at the end of each chapter which enables
the readers to clarify all their doubts by discussing with the author.
4. Online version of the book is also available if the reader prefers to
read using pc/laptops.
5. Access to 100 sample questions.
Is LEED Green Associate Made Easy sufficient to pass the exam?
Based on the feedback from the candidates who have used this book, this
study guide accompanied with practice questions (either from
www.greenbuildingacademy.co or from other parties) is sufficient to pass
the LEED Green Associate examination.
Are there any other study materials from you, which will help in preparing
for the examination?
Yes. In addition to the LEED Green Associate Made Easy Study guide, we
have the following paid resources in our website:
Recorded Video Lecture for each chapter
Downloadable handouts of the presentation
More than 500 practice questions for the examination.
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Authors Profile
Mr K M Bazeeth Ahamed is a trainer & consultant in
Green Buildings. He has completed his Post Graduation
in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of
Technology in 2002 and has spent 10 years in
Academics, Research, Energy Audits and Green Building
Consultancy. Mr K M Bazeeth Ahamed is a Certified
Energy Manger and Energy Auditor. He is a LEED AP
with two specialties BD+C and O+M. He strongly believes certifications
are the best way to develop and demonstrate professional skills. He has
successfully trained more than 900 professionals in LEED.
The author can be reached at bazeeth@learning-green.com
practical
and
measurable
green
building
design,
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occupancies,
Institutional
occupancies
(museum,
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over the structure (core), envelope (shell) and the common areas. Such
projects can be certified by LEED Core & Shell.
Note: For buildings where it is partial occupied by owner and partially by
tenants. If owner occupy more than 50% of leasable floor space it can be
certified by LEED NC and if the tenants occupy more 50% or more for
leasable floor area the project can be certified under LEED for Core & Shell
LEED for Commercial Interiors:
Works hand in hand with CS buildings
Applicable for non retail tenant spaces that do not occupy entire
building.
LEED for Schools:
Academic buildings of K-12 schools (both new & major renovation)
shall qualify for LEED for Schools
Non academic buildings of schools, Post secondary academic
buildings and pre kinder garden buildings may qualify for both LEED
for NC or LEED for Schools
LEED for Retail:
Applicable for retail projects like banks, restaurants, apparel, electronics,
big box etc.
Two Paths:
LEED for Retail-NC
LEED for Retail-CI
Example:
Retail Tenants of a Core & Shell Building shall pursue LEED for RetailCI
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Non retail tenants of a Core & Shell Project (like office) shall pursue
LEED for Commercial Interiors
Retail Buildings (buildings owned by retailers) shall purse LEED for
Retail NC
LEED for Health Care:
Inpatient and outpatient health care facilities
Licensed long term health care facilities.
Medical offices, assisted living facilities and medical education and
research centers.
LEED for Existing Buildings Operation & Maintenance:
Applicable for Existing buildings (may or may not be certified under
LEED NC, CS or school) for sustainable operation and maintenance of
the building
Shall also cover system upgrades, minor space use change
Individual tenant spaces do not apply
LEED for Neighborhood Development:
For township developments (focuses more on sustainable
Infrastructure)
LEED for Homes:
Residential buildings less than 7 habitable stories(single family, multifamily low riser and mid riser), affordable housing, manufactured &
modular housing
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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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project, which include all three buildings. In this way, the documentation
time and certification fee can be reduced.
Such projects should follow Multiple Buildings Guideline apart from the
reference manual
Main Categories
Bonus Categories
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Points
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Credit Weightage:
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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.
should
have
reasonable
&
consistent
site
area.
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Sediment Basins: Similar to sediment traps but bigger in size. A pond with
controlled water release structure to allow settling of sediments from the
run-off.
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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 happens because of
storm water run-off, wind, foot traffic, construction vehicle traffic, steep
slopes etc.
Storm water run-off: The storm water that flows out of the project site
boundary through the surface is called as storm water run-off.
Sedimentation: Sedimentation is the process of addition of solid particles
in water bodies. Sedimentation decreases the water quality and affects the
aquatic life.
References/Standards:
a. EPA 2003 Construction General Permit b. NPDES (National Pollutant
Discharge elimination Scheme) c. Applicable Local standards
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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.
Endangered Species: An endangered species is a population of organisms
which are at a risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers
or threatened by changing environmental parameters.
Wetland: A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture
either permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially
or completely by shallow pools of water.
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Reference Standards:
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Identifies flood prone
areas.
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For LEED requirements both the project and the surroundings should have
a minimum development density of 60,000sq.ft/acre.
Community Connectivity: Community connectivity refers to the connection
of the project with basic services and residential neighborhood. For LEED
requirements the project should have at least 10 basic services and a
residential neighborhood within 1/2 mile radius. The services and
residential neighborhood should have pedestrian access.
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Terminologies:
Basic Services: The following are the list of basic services listed in LEED BD
& C 2009:
Place of Worship
Laundry
Restaurant
Convenience
Library
School
Medical or Dental
Supermarket
Grocery
Daycare Center
Office
Cleaners
Theater
Fire Station
Park
Community
Center
Beauty Salon
Pharmacy
Fitness Center
Hardware
Post Office
Museum
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Fig 2.6 Example for Urban sprawl Dubai in 1970s and 2000s
Infill Development: Infill development involves developments with in urban
area. This promotes the betterment of these city centers and leaves rural
areas and open spaces undeveloped. Infill development contributes to
smart growth.
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Terminologies:
Remediation: Remediation is the process of removing hazardous material
from sites soil and underground water.
Reference standard:
ASTM E 1903 -97 Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
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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.
Campus bus or Private bus or Shuttle service: Campus bus or private bus or
Shuttle service is privately operated and not available to general public.
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.
Carpool/Vanpool: A carpool/vanpool is an arrangement by which 2 or more
people share a vehicle for transportation.
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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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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 footprint is the area of the project site used by
the building structure, defined by the perimeter of the building plan.
Landscape, access roads, parking lots and non building facilities are
excluded from the building foot print.
Development footprint: Development foot print includes all the area
affected because of the development of the building. It includes building
footprint, hardscape, access roads, parking lots and non building facilities
within the project site area.
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impervious
area
and
increase
infiltration.
Cluster
Terminologies:
Aquifer: An aquifer is underground water bearing permeable rock from
where underground water can be extracted usefully.
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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
Solar Reflective Index (SRI): Solar Reflective index is the measure of a
materials ability to reject. Higher the SRI value, lower the heat island effect.
SRI is calculated based on Reflectance (reflectance) and emittance
(emissivity). For a material to have a higher SRI both reflectance and
emittance should be high.
The table below summarizes Reflectance, Emittance and their influence in
SRI of typical Construction Materials
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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.
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Light trespass: Light trespass occurs when unwanted light enters ones
property, for example, by shining over a neighbors fence.
Light clutter: Light clutter refers to excessive groupings of lights.
Groupings of lights may generate confusion, distract from obstacles
(including those that may be intended to illuminate), and potentially cause
accidents.
Skyglow: Skyglow refers to the glow effect due to excess external light
that can be seen over populated areas.
Lighting Power Density: Lighting Power Density (LPD) is measured in
w/sq.m or w/sq.ft. It is the measure of power input per unit floor area for
lighting.
Reference Standards:
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 Energy Standard for buildings except low rise
residential buildings.
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Xeriscaping.
Xeriscaping/xerogardening
refers
to
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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 intelligent controls in irrigation system such as controlling the
irrigation with moisture sensors or weather based controllers etc.
Use non potable water sources like treated grey water, treated storm
water for irrigation.
Install submeters to help operators manage water consumption and
identify problems within the system
Schedule a routine maintenance for irrigation equipments. For
instance if the nozzles of the sprinkler is blocked, water will not be
directed to the target. It will run into hardscape areas. If grey water is
used there may be a risk of grey water getting contact with human
skin.
Maintain an optimum height of lawns. If they are too short, the roots
are exposed to sun which will increase the rate of evaporation. Do
not dispose the clippings of the landscape. Consider using it as mulch
or biofertilizer. This will lead to sustainable site management
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Terminologies:
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.
Grey Water: Grey 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.
Irrigation Efficiency: The amount of water (expressed as a percentage)
used in irrigation that does not get evaporated.
The irrigation efficiency of drip irrigation (90%) is higher than that of
sprinkler system (65%).
Base Case Consumption: Base case consumption is calculated based on
standard practice of irrigation.
Design Case Consumption: Design case consumption is calculated based on
actual design practice. To demonstrate water efficient landscaping project
teams should prove that the water consumption in design case is less than
that of base case.
Details of calculation are beyond the scope of Green Associate
examination.
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water used in the project (example treated grey water or treated storm
water for toilet flush).
Metering Faucets: Metering faucets dispense water for a pre-determined
period of time and deliver a pre-defined volume of water.
Non water (or composting) toilet systems: Non water (or composting)
toilet systems are dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat
human waste via microbiological processes.
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:
EPAct 1992: U.S. act addresses energy and water use in commercial,
institutional, and residential facilities.
EPAct 2005: became U.S. law in August 2005.
Uniform Plumbing Code: Developed by IAPMO, defines water-conserving
fixtures and fittings for water closets, urinals, and metered faucets.
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Terminologies:
Process Water: Water used for business, comfort and commercial
operations can be termed as process water.
Example: Dishwashers, Commercial Laundry, Cooling tower, Car wash etc.
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1%
3%
3%
3%
9%
38%
20%
7%
7%
8%
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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 Open electricity market, the consumer can choose for a
utility provider who supplies Green E Certified Power
Case 2: In closed electricity market, the utility provider has an option
for 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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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.
Hydrocarbons are explosive in nature particularly at high pressure.
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Major Renovation:
No CFCs or
Phase-out CFC before completion of the project
Existing buildings O&M:
No CFCs or Phase-out within 5 years or
Prove that replacement of CFCs are commercially not feasible
(provide third party certificate that simple payback period of
replacement would be more than 10 years) and Reduce the leakage
rate of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or less using EPA Clean Air Act
Procedures.
Enhanced Refrigerant Management:
No hallons, CFC and HCFC in fire suppression system.
Reduce overall environmental impact caused by refrigerants by
Select zero ODP refrigerants and refrigerants with lesser Global
warming potential.
Reduce the leakage rate of refrigerants.
Select equipment with higher life.
Select equipment which can operate at lower pressure
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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
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Commissioning
is
prerequisite
and
Enhanced
Commissioning is a credit.
Commissioning Authority: The commissioning authority (CxA) is the
individual designated to organize, lead and review the completion of
commissioning process activities.
Basis of Design: Basis of design includes design information necessary to
accomplish
the
owners
project
requirements,
including
system
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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.
Hauler: Hauler is a person or company which collects the recyclable
materials and sends it to recycling facilities.
Comingled Recycling: Comingled recycling is the term used when all
recyclable materials (paper, metal, plastics, cardboard, glass etc) are
collected in a single storage place. The hauler separates the materials and
sends it for respective recycling facilities.
resource
extraction,
processing
and
in
many
cases,
transportation.
Extends the lifetime of existing landfills through effective and can
avoid the need for expansion or new landfill sites.
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Terminologies:
Recycled Content:
Recycled content is the proportion, by mass, of pre-consumer or postconsumer recycled material.
Note: Materials which are reused in the same manufacturing process is not
considered to be recycling. Example: A brick manufacturing unit which
reuses the broken bricks generated in the manufacturing process is not
recycling.
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by dividing the weight of the recycled content by the overall weight of the
assembly.
Reference Standards:
ISO 14021
whose
extraction
and
processing
have
greater
environmental impacts.
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the same amount of end product; some are byproducts that are
otherwise considered waste.
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Storage of
recyclable
materials
2
Building reuse
Material Reuse
Certified Wood
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management
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.
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Source Reduction:
Source reduction can result from any activity that reduces the
amount of a material needed and therefore used to make products.
Some specific examples of source reduction practices are:
Redesigning products to use fewer materials (e.g., light weighting,
material substitution).
Reusing products and materials
Extending the useful lifespan of products.
Avoiding using materials in the first place
Using prefabricated materials to reduce waste on site
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6.2.1 Ventilation
Why? The Significance:
Ventilation is the key to improve indoor air quality and provide
sufficient oxygen for occupants.
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Standards/References:
CIBSE Application Manual 10 & ASHRAE 62.1 2007
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o Pathway interruption.
o Scheduling.
If permanently installed air handlers are used during construction,
provide MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rated filters in
all return grills.
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S.No
1
Material
primers
3
Anti-corrosive
and
antirust coatings
4
Carpet
Carpet Cushions
Terminologies:
VOC Budget:
If a small amount of a product noncompliant with the VOC limits of
the standards, the project team may opt to perform a VOC Budget
calculation.
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6.3 Lighting
Following are the credits which address Lighting:
Controllability of systems Lighting.
Daylight & Views.
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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 streamline the application and certification process.
In LEED AP Credit is a construction submittal and hence participation
of LEED AP is required throughout the project.
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Appeal:
If the project team decides to appeal, an appeal fee of $ 500 ($ 800
for complex credits) is applicable for each credit appeal. Credits such
as Optimized Energy Performance and Enhanced Commissioning are
considered as complex credits.
The appeal shall be reviewed by GBCI.
After appeal review, the Project is either certified or denied.
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Project Teams must submit the CIR inquiry and the ruling with their
LEED application in order to ensure a complete review.
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.
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Pre-design
Design
Bidding
Bidding
Construction
Construction
Commissioning
Commissioning
Recommissioning
involved
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Owner
Architect
Specialists: IAQ,
HVAC, Lighting,
Acoustics, Fire,
Security,
Communications,
Energy.
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Lighting
Specialist
HVAC
Specialist
Contractor
Cost
Consultants
Deign Team
Leader (architect,
engineer, project
manager)
Acoustics
Specialist
Owners
Representati
ve
Security
Specialist
Communica
tion
Specialist
Fire
Specialist
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9.4 References:
Life
Cycle
Cost
Analysis:
http://wbdg.org/resources/lcca.php,
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Appendix 1
Standard / Reference
Related Credit /
Prerequisite
Description
Sustainable Site
Construction Pollution
Prevention
U.S. Department of
Agriculture(USDA)
Federal Emergency
Management Agency,
(FEMA)
Site Selection
Alternate
Transportation
Light Pollution
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Appendix 1
Water Efficiency
Energy Policy Act (EPAct)
of 1992
Energy Policy Act (EPAct)
of 2005
IPC/UPC 2006
Water Sense
Energy & Atmosphere
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1-2007
Center for Resource
Solutions, Green-e Product
Verification
Requirements (CRS)
Montreal Protocol
International Performance
Measurement for
Verification Protocol,
Jan. 2006 (IPMVP)
Fundamental and
Optimize Energy
Performance
Green Energy
Fundamental &
Enhanced Refrigerant
Management
Measurement and
Verification
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Appendix 1
Recycled Content
Certified Wood
SMACNA is an international
organization that developed
guidelines for maintaining
healthful indoor air quality
during demolitions,
renovations, and
construction.
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Appendix 1
ANSI / ASHRAE
52.2-1999
Thermal Comfort
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Appendix 1
Green Seal
FloorScore Program
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Appendix 1
ASHRAE 189.1:
An alternate path of compliance to the IGCC is the ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES
Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High Performance, Green Buildings
except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Like the IGCC, Standard 189.1 is a set of
technically rigorous. Requirements covering water use efficiency, indoor
environmental quality, energy efficiency, materials and resource use, and the
buildings impact on its site and its community.
Americans with Disability Act (ADA):
ADA describes a site, building, facility, or portion thereof that complies with the
guidelines outlined in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
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Appendix 2
S. No
Credit/ Prerequisite
Prerequisite
Exemplary
Performance
Sustainable Sites
1
Site Selection
Community Connectivity
4
Brownfield Development
Alternate Transportation
Control
7
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Appendix 2
Water Efficiency
1
technology
Fundamental Commissioning
Fundamental Refrigerant
Management
4
Enhanced Commissioning
Enhanced Refrigerant
Management
Page A2.2
Appendix 2
Green Energy
Recyclable Materials
2
Building Reuse
Material Reuse
Recycled Content
Regional Materials
Minimum Ventilation
Control
3
Page A2.3
Appendix 2
Controllability of Systems
Lighting
Page A2.4