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PROVIDER:
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Part 1
INTRODUCTION
Green Principles
USGBC
LEED Rating System & Process
Part 2
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION
SUSTAINABLE SITES
WATER EFFICIENCY
Part 3
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
A G E N DA MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Part 4
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INNOVATION AND REGIONAL PRIORITY
REVIEW and Exam Strategies
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By completing this course, you will be able to:
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+ 1 ST TIME IN HISTORY
• More people live in urban conditions than in rural
• Humanity has reached Peak Oil` status
• 1/5 of the population will experience water scarcity in their lifetime
• Measured health impacts of environmental toxicity can be verified
by science
• Humanity faces a less stable climate and can act now to minimize the
impacts
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OUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Quality of Life
Access to Nature
Community
Climate Change
10%
5% Human Health
5% 35%
Water Resources
10% Biodiversity
Green Economy
15% Community
20%
Natural Resources
IMPACT CATEGORIES
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+ USGBC + GBCI + LEED
Introduction
USGBC
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USGBC
+ USGBC: D E V E L O P S & M A I N TA I N S L E E D R AT I N G
SYSTEM
GBCI: ADMINISTERS:
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS &
L E E D B U I L D I N G C E R T I F I C AT I O N
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TERMINOLOGY GBCI USGBC
Registration Buildings are LEED Registered
• Buildings are Registered for ---
LEED Certification
Certification Documentation is submitted onto
LEED on-line
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• GBCI reviews submission
• GBCI awards LEED Certification
Professional Individuals take an exam
Credentials • GBCI awards Professional ---
Credentials
Membership • Only organizations can be
members of USGBC National
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• Individuals can be members of
USGBC Chapters
TERMINOLOGY
Program level logos can refer to any number of USGBC programs, from
the LEED rating systems to the Greenbuild conference.
Project level logos are for LEED certification levels. These may never be
used in reference to a project until it has received its certification.
“LEED Green Associate” and the LEED Green Associate logo are
trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and are awarded
to individuals under license by the Green Building Certification
Institute.
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LEED
CREDENTIALS
& Process
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+ LEED
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Rating System
Adaptation
Certification Levels
MPRs
Categories
Scorecards
Credit Intent & Requirements
Credit Forms
Roles
LEED LEED AP
Project Administrator
The Rating Systems
Team Member
Certification Reviewer
Process
LEED online submittal process
Review: submittal expectations
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LEED + MARKET
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Minimum Program Requirements:
MPR
L E E D B O U N DA R Y
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Campus Approach
Site Area is the total campus (master site) for
eligible credits
MPR
A LEED seeking project can use the campus approach
if it is
L E E D B O U N DA R Y on a site with other buildings that use the same site
amenities
as part of a package of buildings seeking LEED
the site can be new or existing
CAMPUS
APPROACH
MPR
L E E D B O U N DA RY
CAMPUS
APPROACH
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FULL-TIME
E Q U I VA L E N T
Also used for the following credit
calculations:
• Bicycle Storage & Shower
• Green Vehicles
• Parking Capacity
• Water Fixtures
Transients:
Students, Visitors, Shoppers,
Customers
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RATING LEED for Building Design and LEED for Interior LEED for Operations and
SYSTEM: Construction (BD+C) Design and Maintenance (O+M)
Construction (ID+C)
Adaptation • New Construction and Major • Commercial • Existing Buildings
Renovation Interiors • Retail
• Core and Shell Development • Retail • Schools
• Schools • Hospitality • Hospitality
• Retail • Data Centers
• Data Centers • Warehouses and Distribution
• Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Centers
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
Project • Whole Building Design and • Interior spaces that • Existing buildings
Scope Construction are a complete • Little to no construction
• New buildings interior fit-out. • Implementing sustainable
• All except Homes practices for existing buildings:
• Major renovations • maintenance
• Major HVAC renovation • Water/energy use
• Significant envelope • Environmentally preferred
modifications products & practices for
• Major interior rehabilitation cleaning & alterations
• Sustainable purchasing
Core and Shell certification is for policies
buildings that don’t include a • Waste-stream management
complete interior fit-out • Ongoing IEQ
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R E F E R E N C E G U I D E S / R AT I N G S Y S T E M S
Core and
Multifamily
Shell Retail Retail Project
Midrise
Development
Retail Hospitality
Hospitality
Healthcare
QUESTION:
1. Platinum
2. Gold
3. Silver
4. Copper
5. Certification
SAMPLE
QUESTION 1 ANSWER:
o Platinum
o Gold
o Silver
o Copper
Certification
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QUESTION:
QUESTION 2 ANSWER:
+ LEED CATEGORIES
AND CREDITS
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LEED RATING SYSTEMS
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AL L L E E D C AT EG ORI ES
AC RO SS AL L R AT I NG SYST E M S
CO R E L E E D C AT EG OR I ES
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LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, LEED O+M,
& L E E D H O M ES
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QUESTION:
Which of the following statements are true of LEED?
(Select 3)
1. All prerequisites are required based on the Rating
System Adaptation.
2. Registration is awarded when a project completes all
LEED prerequisites.
3. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating
System.
4. Credits within each category offer potential project
points, which determine the LEED Certification level.
SAMPLE ANSWER:
All prerequisites are required based on the Rating
QUESTION 3 System Adaptation.
o Registration is awarded when a project completes all
LEED prerequisites.
LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating
System.
Credits within each category offer potential project
points, which determine the LEED Certification level.
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DESIGN REVIEW
REGISTRATION
LEED PROCESS
INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
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INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
PROJECT
R E G I S T R AT I O N &
C E R T I F I C AT I O N
PROCESS
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H O M ES: C E RT I FIC AT I ON P RO C ESS
1. Register
• Preliminary rating
• Mid-construction visit
• Complete Key Forms
• Final construction visit
• Submit Payment
• Prepare:
• Establish Verification Team
• Durability plan
•LEED for Homes Provider
4. Certify •LEED for Homes Green 2. Verify • Construction
documents
Rater
• Contract (scope
•Energy Rater
of work for
• Determine project goals
• GBCI Review relevant trades)
• Credits: Achieved / Denied
• Education: Sharing your
story 3. Review
• Preliminary review
• Final review
• Re-review (appeal)
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L E E D FO R HO M ES: I NSP EC T I ON
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QUESTION:
What statements about the LEED process are true?
(Select 2)
1. No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase
Submittal
2. If adequate points are achieved, certification can be
awarded at the completion of the Design Phase
Submittal
3. If the execution of a design phase credit changes
during construction, it must be resubmitted during
the Construction Phase Submittal
4. Appeals can only be made after the full application
SAMPLE review.
QUESTION 4 ANSWER:
No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase
Submittal
o If adequate points are achieved, certification can be
awarded at the completion of the Design Phase
Submittal
If the execution of a design phase credit changes
during construction, it must be resubmitted during
the Construction Phase Submittal
o Appeals can only be made after the full application
review.
BD+C
LEED CREDITS
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L EED CAT EGORIES
+ CREDITS IN DETAIL
Reviewing the intents and
requirements of each
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LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION
Bicycle Facilities
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit LEED® for Neighborhood Development Location
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
LEED® for Neighborhood Development Location 8-16 8-20 8-15 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 5-9
Intent Requirements
To avoid development on inappropriate Locate the project in a neighborhood
sites. To reduce vehicles miles traveled certified under LEED-ND.
(vehicles kilometers traveled). To enhance Certified Plan or Certified Project
livability and improve human health by under LEED-ND v4, Stage 2 or Stage 3
encouraging daily physical activity. under LEED-ND Pilot or LEED-ND
v2009.
Credit is mutually exclusive with other
credits in the Location and Transportation
category.
Certification BD+C: Core & BD+C: Schools BD+C BD+C (all
Shell Healthcare others)
Certified 8 8 5 8
Silver 12 10 6 10
Gold 16 12 7 12
Platinum 20 15 9 16
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Which of the following potential site locations
would qualify the project for Location and
Transportation credit LEED® for
Neighborhood Development Location?
1. A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND
v4 Certified Project
2. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan
3. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered
project
LT Credit LEED for 4. None of the above
Neighborhood
ANSWER:
Development Location: 1. A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND
SAMPLE QUESTION v4 Certified Project
A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan
3. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered
project
4. None of the above
Intent Requirements
To avoid the development of Option 1. Locate the project on
environmentally sensitive lands previously developed land.
and reduce the environmental
impact from the location of a Option 2. Site that doesn’t meet any
building on a site. of the sensitive land criteria:
- Prime Farmland
- Floodplains
US Department of Agriculture, US CFR - Habitat for threatened or
Title 7 (Prime Farmland Designation) endangered species
FEMA Flood Zone Designations - Within 100 feet of water bodies,
US Fish and Wildlife Service, except for minor improvements
Threatened and Endangered Species - Within 50 feet of wetlands, except
NatureServe Heritage Program (species for minor improvements
habitat)
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection
Definition
previously developed
altered by paving, construction, and/or land use that
would typically have required regulatory permitting to
have been initiated (alterations may exist now or in the
past). Land that is not previously developed and
landscapes altered by current or historical clearing or
filling, agricultural or forestry use, or preserved natural
area use are considered undeveloped land. The date of
previous development permit issuance constitutes the
date of previous development, but permit issuance in
itself does not constitute previous development
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Definition
previously developed site
a site that, prior to the project,
consisted of at least 75% previously
developed land
QUESTION:
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit High-Priority Site
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
High-Priority Site 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Intent Requirements
To encourage project location in areas Option 1. Locate the project on an infill location
with development constraints and in a historic district.
promote the health of the surrounding
Option 2. Locate the project on one of the
area. following:
A site listed by the EPA National Priorities List
A Federal Empowerment Zone site
A Federal Enterprise Community site
A Federal Renewal Community site
A Department of the Treasury Community
US EPA National Priority List Development Financial Institutions Fund
US HUD Federal Empowerment Zone, Qualified Low-Income Community
Federal Enterprise Community, and Federal A site in the US Dept. of Housing and Urban
Renewal Community Development’s Qualified Census Tract (QCT)
US Dept. of Treasury, Community or Difficult Development Area (DDA)
Development Financial Institutions Fund For projects outside the US, use local
US HUD Qualified Census Tracts and Difficult equivalent
Development Areas
Intent Requirements
To encourage project location in areas Option 3
Locate the project on a brownfield site with
with development constraints and
soil or groundwater contamination where
promote the health of the surrounding
jurisdiction requires remediation.
area. Perform remediation as required to the
satisfaction of the jurisdiction
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit High-Priority Site
Definition
brownfield
real property or the expansion,
redevelopment, or reuse of which
may be complicated by the presence
or possible presence of a hazardous
substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
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QUESTION:
Site: ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
1. Site where reduced costs allow for additional
investment into energy efficiency
Difficult development area as defined by US
Housing and Urban Development
3. Federal Environmental Community
Federal Empowerment Zone
Infill location in a historic district
Intent Requirements
To conserve land and protect farmland Option 1. Surrounding density (2-3 points)
and wildlife habitat by encouraging Locate on a site where the surrounding
development in areas with existing density within a ¼ mile radius meets
infrastructure. To promote walkability, “separate residential and nonresidential
and transportation efficiency and reduce densities” or the “combined density”
vehicle distance traveled. To improve
public health by encouraging daily value.
physical activity. Points are awarded based on density
levels.
Points for average density within ¼ mile of project
Combined Separate Residential and LEED Points
Density Nonresidential Densities
Square feet per Residential Nonresidential Core & Shell All Other BD+C
acre (DU/acre) (FAR)
22,000 7 0.5 2 2
35,000 12 0.8 4 3
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses 1-5 1-6 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
Intent Requirements
To conserve land and protect farmland Option 2. Diverse uses (1-2 points)
and wildlife habitat by encouraging Locate the building within ½ mile walking
development in areas with existing distance to 4-7 (1 point) or 8+ (2 points)
infrastructure. To promote walkability, existing and publically available diverse
and transportation efficiency and reduce uses.
vehicle distance traveled. To improve
public health by encouraging daily
physical activity.
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Definition
diverse use
a distinct, officially recognized business,
nonprofit, civic, religious, or governmental
organization, or dwelling units (residential
use) or offices (commercial office use). It
has a stationary postal address and is
publicly available. It does not include
automated facilities such as ATMs, vending
machines, and touchscreens.
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Definition
walking distance
the distance that a pedestrian must travel
between origins and destinations without
obstruction, in a safe and comfortable
environment on a continuous network of
sidewalks, all weather-surface footpaths,
crosswalks, or equivalent pedestrian facilities.
The walking distance must be drawn from an
entrance that is accessible to all building users.
QUESTION:
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Access to Quality Transit
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Access to Quality Transit 1-5 1-6 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-2
Intent Requirements
To encourage development in locations Locate the project within ¼ mile walking
shown to have multimodal distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops,
or within ½ mile walking distance of bus
transportation choices or otherwise
rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail
reduced motor vehicle use, thereby stations, commuter rail stations or ferry
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air terminals.
pollution, and other environmental Stations may be existing, or planned if they
and public health harms associated are sited, funded, and under construction by
with motor vehicle use. the date of the certificate of occupancy and
are complete within 24 months of that date.
Minimum daily transit service for projects with Minimum daily transit service for projects with multiple transit
commuter rail or ferry service only types
Weekday Trips Weekend Trips Points Weekday Trips Weekend Trips Core & Shell All others
24 6 1 72 40 1 1
40 8 3 144 108 3 3
60 12 6 360 216 6 5
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E X AM P LE: P U B L I C T R ANSP O RTAT ION AC C ESS
sidewalk
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QUESTION:
A project is planned for an urban site. Which of the
following situations might qualify for Access to Quality
Transit? (select 1):
1. A pedestrian would have to cross a busy interstate to
reach 2 bus lines that stop 1/4 of a mile away.
2. A pedestrian can walk to 2 bus stops for the same bus
line, both within ¼ walking distance.
3. A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be
built 1/2 mile away, within 1 year of the project’s
completion.
LT Credit Access to 4. A bicycle path runs directly in front of the building.
Intent Requirements
To promote bicycling and Bicycle Network
Building entrance or bicycle storage is
transportation efficiency and reduce
located within 200 yards from a bicycle
vehicle distance traveled. To improve
network that connects to one or more of the
public health by encouraging utilitarian following within 3-miles by bike:
and recreational physical activity. At least 10 diverse uses
A school or employment center (if project
is 50% or more residential by floor area)
A bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail
station, commuter rail station, or ferry
terminal
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Bicycle Facilities
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Bicycle Facilities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To promote bicycling and Bicycle Storage and Shower Rooms
Case 1. commercial or institutional projects
transportation efficiency and reduce Short term parking for at least 2.5% of all peak
vehicle distance traveled. To improve visitors (minimum 4 per building).
Long term bicycle storage for at least 5% of all
public health by encouraging utilitarian regular building occupants (minimum 4 per
and recreational physical activity. building)
One shower for up to 100 occupants, and one
additional shower per 150 additional
occupants.
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< 200 yds
E X AMPLE: B I K ES
QUESTION:
LT Credit: Bicycle
ANSWER:
Facilities
SAMPLE QUESTION o All bike-commuters must have head-lights
o Schools have to provide a bike-share program
o Bike lanes must be provided starting 1 mile away
The number of bike racks required is partially
based on peak visitors
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Reduced Parking Footprint 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To minimize the environmental harms Do not exceed minimum code
associated with parking facilities, requirements for parking capacity.
including automobile dependence,
land consumption, and rainwater Provide parking capacity that is below
runoff. the base ratios recommended by the
Parking Consultants Council.
Intent Requirements
To minimize the environmental harms Case 2. Dense and/or transit-served
associated with parking facilities, location
including automobile dependence, Projects earning 1 or more points
land consumption, and rainwater under either LT Credit Surrounding
runoff. Density and Diverse Uses or LT
Credit Access to Quality Transit
much achieve a 40% reduction.
All projects
Provide preferred parking for
carpools for 5% of total parking
spaces (not required if no off-street
parking provided).
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint
74 + 5674SPACES = 130
+ 56 spaces = 130TOTAL
total
PARKING SPACES
parking spacesREQUIRED
required
74 PARKING SPACES
AVAILABLE
DRAWING KEY
LT Credit: Reduced Parking Footprint
CARPOOL/VANPOOL
PREFERRED PARKING/ PARKING CAPACITY – OVERALL SITE SPACES
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QUESTION:
Minimizing a project’s parking lot would (select 2):
1. Mitigate brownfield contamination.
2. Increase building energy consumption.
3. Encourage carpooling.
4. Help reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off.
LT Credit: Reduced
ANSWER:
Parking Footprint
SAMPLE QUESTION
o Mitigate brownfield contamination.
o Increase building energy consumption.
Encourage carpooling.
Help reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off.
Intent Requirements
To reduce pollution by promoting All Projects
Designate 5% of all parking spaces as preferred
alternatives to conventionally fueled parking for green vehicles, distributed evenly
automobiles across parking sections (e.g. between short-
term and long-term parking).
Green vehicles score at least 45 on the
American Council for an Energy Efficient
Economy (ACEEE) annual rating guide, or local
equivalent.
Discounted parking fees of at least 20% is an
acceptable substitute for dedicated spaces.
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LOCATION AND T RAN S PORTATION
LT Credit Green Vehicles
Definition
preferred parking
the parking spots closest to the main
entrance of a building (exclusive of
spaces designated for handicapped
persons). For employee parking, it
refers to the spots that are closest to
the entrance used by employees.
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74 + 56 SPACES = 130 TOTAL
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
74 PARKING SPACES
AVAILABLE
DRAWING KEY
LT Credit Green Vehicles GREEN VEHICLE SPACES
PREFERRED PARKING/ PARKING CAPACITY – OVERALL SITE
QUESTION:
What would help encourage the use of green
vehicles? (select 2):
1. Provide discounted parking for green vehicles.
2. Designate parking spaces near the building
entrance for green vehicles.
3. Install parking meters.
4. Encourage a car-share program.
LT Credit: Green
ANSWER:
Vehicles
SAMPLE QUESTION
Provide discounted parking for green vehicles.
Designate parking spaces near the building
entrance for green vehicles.
o Install parking meters.
o Encourage a car-share program.
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SUSTAINABLE SITES
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
PREREQUISITE
NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Construction Activity
X X X X X X X X
Pollution Prevention
Environmental Site Assessment
X X
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Site Assessment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Site Development - Protect or
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
Restore Habitat
Open Space
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Rainwater Management 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
Heat Island Reduction
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Site Master Plan 1
Tenant Design and
1
Construction Guidelines
Places of Respite 1
Direct Exterior Access 1
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
NC CS S Retail DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention X X X X X X X X
Intent Requirements
To reduce pollution from construction Create and implement an erosion and
activities by controlling soil erosion, sedimentation control plan for all
waterway sedimentation, and airborne construction activities.
dust.
Plan must follow 2012 US EPA
Construction General Permit or local
equivalent, whichever is more
stringent.
2012 US EPA Construction General
Permit
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
ESC Plans are intended to achieve: Civil Engineer
Topsoil protection and loss prevention. General Contractor
Reduced sedimentation of storm sewers or receiving
streams.
Eliminate sources of air pollution
Projects of all sizes must implement the erosion and
sedimentation control plan – not just projects over 1 acre
in size as indicated by the CGP.
Control plan must describe the measures to be
implemented.
Consider employing strategies such as temporary and
permanent seeding, mulching, earthen dikes, silt fencing,
sediment traps and sediment basins.
Stabilization controls for stabilization include:
Mulching, temporary seeding, permanent seeding
Structural controls include:
Silt fence, sediment basin, earth dike, sediment trap
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SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
QUESTION:
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Site Assessment
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Site Assessment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To assess site conditions before design Survey the site and document the
to evaluate sustainable options and following:
inform related decisions about site Topography
design Hydrology
Climate
Vegetation
Soils
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Human use
web soil survey
Human health effects
TR-55 initial water storage capacity
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Site Assessment
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QUESTION:
ANSWER:
SS Credit Site Assessment
SAMPLE QUESTION 1. Reduced life-cycle impacts from the building
2. Increased biodiversity on the site
Increased participation in vehicle sharing
services
4. Reduced cost for renewable energy systems
5. Reduced risk
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Site Assessment 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
Intent Requirements
To conserve existing natural areas and All Projects
restore damaged areas to provide Preserve and protect min 40% of
habitat and promote biodiversity. existing greenfields from development
and construction activity.
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DEFINITION
greenfield
area that has not been graded,
compacted, cleared, or disturbed and
that supports (or could support) open
space, habitat, or natural hydrology.
DEFINITION
development footprint
the total land area of a project site
covered by buildings, streets, parking
areas, and other typically
impermeable surfaces constructed as
part of the project
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
DEFINITION
native vegetation
an indigenous species that occurs in a particular
region, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or
indirect human actions. Native species have
evolved to the geography, hydrology, and climate
of that region. They also occur in communities;
that is, they have evolved together with other
species. As a result, these communities provide
habitat for a variety of other native wildlife
species. Species native to North America are
generally recognized as those occurring on the
continent prior to European settlement. Also
known as native plants.
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DEFINITION
land trust
a private, nonprofit organization that,
as all or part of its mission, actively
works to conserve land by
undertaking or assisting in
conservation easement or land
acquisition, or by its stewardship of
such land or easements (Adapted
from Land Trust Alliance)
NEW FLATWORK
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QUESTION:
Which of the following would help provide habitat to
native wildlife? (select 3):
1. Limit rainwater run-off.
2. Install a green roof using native plants.
3. Limit the area of construction disturbance
around the building’s footprint.
4. Replace invasive species with native plants.
SS Credit Site Development – 5. Allow occupants to bring pets to work.
Protect or Restore Habitat
ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
o Limit rainwater run-off.
Install a green roof using native plants.
Limit the area of construction disturbance
around the building’s footprint.
Replace invasive species with native plants.
o Allow occupants to bring pets to work.
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Open Space
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Open Space 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To create exterior open space that Provide open and accessible space
encourages interaction with the outdoors equal to at least 30% of the
environment, social interaction, total site area, with at least 25% of this
passive recreation, and physical area vegetated or under a vegetated
activities canopy.
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Open Space
NEW FLATWORK
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QUESTION:
ANSWER:
SS Credit Open Space
SAMPLE QUESTION
o Minimize the building’s footprint.
o Install a green roof in an urban area.
o Reduce the parking lot size of an urban site to
allow space for a hardscaped courtyard.
Plant only native plants.
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Rainwater Management
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Rainwater Management 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
Intent Requirements
To reduce runoff volume and improve Option 1. Percentile of rainfall events
water quality by replicating the natural Path 1. 95th percentile (2 points)
hydrology and water balance of the Manage stormwater runoff on site for
site, based on historical conditions and the 95th percentile of regional or local
undeveloped ecosystems in the region. rainfall events using low-impact
development and green infrastructure
Path 2. 98th percentile (3 points)
Same as above, meeting the 98th
percentile of regional or local rainfall
events.
Path 3. Zero lot line projects (3 points)
Achieve minimum 1.5 floor-area radio
Manage stormwater runoff on site for
the 85th percentile of local or regional
rainfall events.
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Rainwater Management
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Rainwater Management 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
Intent Requirements
To reduce runoff volume and improve Option 2. Natural land cover conditions (3
water quality by replicating the natural points)
hydrology and water balance of the Annual postdevelopment runoff must
site, based on historical conditions and not exceed predevelopment values.
undeveloped ecosystems in the region.
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Rainwater Management
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definition
low-impact development (LID)
an approach to managing rainwater runoff that
emphasizes on-site natural features to protect
water quality, by replicating the natural land cover
hydrologic regime of watersheds, and addressing
runoff close to its source. Examples include better
site design principles (e.g., minimizing land
disturbance, preserving vegetation, minimizing
impervious cover), and design practices (e.g., rain
gardens, vegetated swales and buffers, permeable
pavement, rainwater harvesting, soil
amendments). These are engineered practices that
may require specialized design assistance.
E X A M P L E : R A I N WAT E R M A N AG E M E N T
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definition
green infrastructure
a soil- and vegetation-based approach to
wet weather management that is cost-
effective, sustainable, and environmentally
friendly. Green infrastructure management
approaches and technologies infiltrate,
evapotranspire, capture and reuse
stormwater to maintain or restore natural
hydrologies. (Adapted from U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency)
E X A M P L E : R A I N WAT E R M A N AG E M E N T
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QUESTION:
A project is an in-fill location in the downtown of a
large city on a previously developed site. The design
team should consider which of the following? (select 2):
1. Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with
Protect Habitat
2. Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance
with Restore Habitat
3. Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-
grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve
stormwater quality
4. Work with existing flow patterns of the site to
SS Credit Rainwater control the rate of stormwater run-off
Management
ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION o Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with
Protect Habitat
Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance
with Restore Habitat
Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-
grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve
rainwater management
o Work with existing flow patterns of the site to
control the rate of stormwater run-off
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Heat Island Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Heat Island Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
Intent Requirements
To minimize effects on microclimates Option 1. nonroof and roof (2 points)
and human and wildlife habitats by Install roof and nonroof measures for
reducing heat islands. 50% of nonroof area and 75% roof
area, by weighted average
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Q UA L I F Y I N G RO O F A N D N O N RO O F A R EA S
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Heat Island Reduction
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definition
heat island effect
the thermal absorption by hardscape,
such as dark, nonreflective pavement
and buildings, and its subsequent
radiation to surrounding areas. Other
contributing factors may include vehicle
exhaust, air-conditioners, and street
equipment. Tall buildings and narrow
streets reduce airflow and exacerbate
the effect.
Steep-Sloped Roofs
Flat Roof
Green Roof
E X A M P L E : H EAT I S L A N D R E D U C T I O N
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CONCRETE PAVEMENT = 93,564 S.F.
CONCRETE FLATWORK = 46,490 S.F
GRAVELPAVE2 = 70,742 S.F.
PAVERS = 4,765 S.F.
(does not meet SRI Minimum)
FLAGSTONE/HARDSCAPE = 12,732 S.F.
(does not meet SRI Minimum)
TOTAL NON-ROOF = 228,293 S.F.
TOTAL QUALIFYING AREA = 92.3 %
E X A M P L E : H EAT I S L A N D R E D U C T I O N
QUESTION:
The design teams wants to use a concrete parking lot
with an integral color added to it. In order for this area
to qualify for SS Credit Heat Island Reduction, which is
true?
1. The emissivity of the material must be >.5
2. The reflectance of the material must be >29
3. The initial SRI of the material must be 32 or greater
4. The 3-year aged SRI of the material must be <29
5. Concrete with integral color cannot be used
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To increase night sky access, improve Classify the project’s lighting zone.
nighttime visibility, and reduce the
consequences of development for Meet uplight and light trespass
wildlife and people. requirements using Option 1 or Option
2.
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To increase night sky access, improve Uplight
nighttime visibility, and reduce the Option 1. BUG Rating Method
consequences of development for Use only fixtures rated for low uplight
wildlife and people. contribution. Maximum rating is based on
lighting zone.
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SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To increase night sky access, improve Uplight
nighttime visibility, and reduce the Option 2. Calculation Method
consequences of development for Meet threshold for total percentage of light
wildlife and people. emitted above horizontal.
Maximum uplight percentage
MLO Lighting Zone Maximum Uplight
LZ0 0%
LZ1 0%
IES/DSA Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) LZ2 1.5%
LZ3 3%
LZ4 6%
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To increase night sky access, improve Light Trespass
nighttime visibility, and reduce the Option 1. BUG Rating Method
Do not exceed backlight (B0 to B5) and glare ratings
consequences of development for
(G0 to G4) based on luminaire mounting and MLO
wildlife and people lighting zone.
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definition
light pollution
SUSTAINABLE SITES:
SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
The lighting boundary, similar to the LEED project boundary or Lighting Designer
property line, can vary from these other defined areas, as Landscape Architect
special considerations (such as abutting public walkways) can
allow for limited expansion of the eligible site (generally making Architect
trespass requirements easier).
Adopt site lighting criteria to maintain safe light levels while
avoiding off-site lighting and night sky light pollution.
Minimize site lighting where possible, and use computer
software to model the site lighting.
Technologies to reduce light pollution include full cutoff
luminaires, low-reflectance surfaces and low-angle spotlights.
Uplight and Light Trespass assessments may use different
methods (Option 1 or Option 2) to determine compliance.
Some lighting is exempt:
Specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting for
transportation
Façade lighting used in MLO lighting zones 3 or 4 which is
automatically turned off between midnight and 6:00 am
Lighting for theatrical purposes for stage, film, and video
performances
Government mandated roadway lighting
Hospital emergency departments, including helipads
Lighting of the national flag in MLO lighting zones 2, 3 or 4
Internally illuminated signage.
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definition
BUG rating
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QUESTION:
Reducing the amount of light that leaves the project
site at night time would result in: (select 2)
1. Increased energy consumption
2. More visible stars
3. Increased night time criminal activity
4. Safer migrations for birds
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WATER EFFICIENCY
WATER EFFICIENCY:
PREREQUISITE NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Outdoor water use reduction X X X X X X X X
Indoor water use reduction X X X X X X X X
Building-level water metering X X X X X X X X
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction x x x x x x x x
Outdoor Water Use Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Outdoor Water Use Reduction x x x x x x x x
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Perform a soil/climate analysis to determine Landscape Architect
appropriate plant material and design the landscape Ecologist
with native or adapted plants to reduce or eliminate Plumbing Engineer
irrigation requirements.
Where irrigation is required, use high-efficiency
equipment and/or climate-based controllers.
Employ water conserving strategies such as:
Xeriscaping
Graywater reuse
Rainwater harvesting
Microirrigation
Drip irrigation
Water condensate from HVAC
Mulching
Redirect rainwater run-off to planted areas
Definition
ADAPTED PLANTS
vegetation that is not native to a
particular region but that has
characteristics that allow it to live in
the area. Adapted plants do not pose
the same problems as invasive
species.
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Definition
NATIVE VEGETATION
an indigenous species that occurs in a particular
region, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or
indirect human actions. Native species have
evolved to the geography, hydrology, and climate
of that region. They also occur in communities;
that is, they have evolved together with other
species. As a result, these communities provide
habitat for a variety of other native wildlife
species. Species native to North America are
generally recognized as those occurring on the
continent prior to European settlement. Also
known as native plants.
Definition
XERISCAPING
landscaping that does not require
routine irrigation
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Vegetation Type Species Factor (ks) Density factor (kd) Microclimate Factor (kmc)
Low Average High Low Average High Low Average high
Trees 0.2 0.5 0.9 0.5 1.0 1.3 0.5 1.0 1.4
Shrubs 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5 1.0 1.1 0.5 1.0 1.3
Groundcovers 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5 1.0 1.1 0.5 1.0 1.2
Mixed: trees, shrubs, 0.2 0.5 0.9 0.6 1.1 1.3 0.5 1.0 1.4
groundcovers
Turfgrass 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.6 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.2
courtesy: EPA
L AN DS CAP E FACTORS
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E X AMPLE: WAT ER E F F I CIENT L AND S CAPE
B A S E L I N E C A S E ( J U LY )
D E S I G N C A S E ( J U LY )
QUESTION:
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction X X X X X X X X
Indoor Water Use Reduction 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7
WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction X X X X X X X X
Indoor Water Use Reduction 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6
Intent Requirements
To reduce indoor water Reduce water use by 25% - 50%
consumption. from baseline.
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction X X X X X X X X
Indoor Water Use Reduction 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6
WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Non-US projects may use a local equivalent to the Plumbing Engineer
EPA WaterSense fixture labeling requirement. Civil Engineer
Use of alternative water sources does not count Architect
for prerequisite compliance, but can contribute
for the credit (beyond the first 20%).
Credit calculations factor in all plumbing fixtures
used by occupants, even if some fixtures are
outside the project boundary. Prerequisite
calculations consider only project fixtures.
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Definition
RAINWATER HARVESTING
the capture, diversion, and storage of
rain for future beneficial use.
Typically, a rain barrel or cistern stores
the water; other components include
the catchment surface and
conveyance system. The harvested
rainwater can be used for irrigation.
Definition
NONPOTABLE WATER
water that does not meet drinking water
standards
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EXAMP L E: LOW F LOW F IXT URES
Showerhead
motel guest rooms, hospital patient rooms)
2.5 gpm at 80 psi / 9.5 lpm at 550 kPa
I N D O O R WAT E R
USE:
Appliances and
Processes
Requirement Calculate the savings
Residential clothes according to the baseline
washers and ENERGY STAR or performance equivalent
dishwashers
Commercial clothes
CEE Tier 3A
washers
Prerinse spray valves Maximum 1.3 gpm / 4.9 lpm
ENERGY STAR or performance equivalent and
Ice machine
air cooled or closed-loop cooling
Heat rejection and
No once-through cooling w/ potable water
cooling
Cooling towers and Makeup water meters, conductivity
evaporative controllers and overflow alarms, efficient drift
condensers eliminators
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Fixture Types FTE Visitor Retail customer Student Resident
Uses/Day
QUESTION:
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering
WE Credit Water Metering
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering X X X X X X X X
Water Metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
None
WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering
WE Credit Water Metering
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering X X X X X X X X
Water Metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering
WE Credit Water Metering
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering X X X X X X X X
Water Metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering
WE Credit Water Metering
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Water meters can be external Plumbing
meters (measured from outside Engineer
the pipe) or wet meters (from Building Manager
inside the pipe). Owner
Ongoing metering allows building
operators to better gauge a
buildings water performance and
identify problems early.
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QUESTION:
WATER EFFICIENCY:
We Credit Cooling Tower Water Use
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Cooling Tower Water Use 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Intent Requirements
To conserve water used for cooling Conduct a one-time potable water analysis,
tower makeup while controlling measuring at least the five control parameters:
microbes, corrosion, and scale in Ca (as in CaCO3) – max 1000 ppm
the condenser water system. Total alkalinity – max 1000 ppm
SiO2 – max 100 ppm
Cl- - max 250 ppm
Conductivity – max 2000 µS/cm
Calculate number of cooling tower cycles.
Limit cooling cycles to avoid exceeding
maximum concentrations for any parameter.
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WATER EFFICIENCY:
WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use
QUESTION:
90
ENERGY &
ATMOSPHERE (EA)
Building-Level Energy
X X X X X X X X
Metering
Fundamental Refrigerant
X X X X X X X X
Management
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE:
CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Enhanced Commissioning
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6
Optimize Energy
1-18 1-18 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-20
Performance
Advanced Energy
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Metering
Demand Response
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Renewable Energy
1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3
Production
Enhanced Refrigerant
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Management
Green Power and
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Carbon Offsets
Definition
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 owner’s
project requirements.
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification
EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Commissioning 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification
EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Commissioning 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6
Intent Requirements
To support the design, construction, and Option 1. Enhanced Systems
eventual operation of a project that Commissioning
meets the owner’s project requirements
for energy, water, indoor environmental Path 2 (4 points) - Achieve path 1 and:
quality, and durability. Monitor points to assess performance of
To further support the design, energy and water using systems and include
construction, and eventual operation of a this information in the Cx Plan, and Update
project that meets the owner’s project
requirements for energy, water, indoor systems manual with any changes and
environmental quality, and durability. provide justification for modifications from
original design.
ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The
Commissioning Process
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, HVAC&R
Technical Requirements for the
Commissioning Process
NIBS Guideline 3-2012, Exterior Enclosure
Technical Requirements for the
Commissioning Process
Intent Requirements
To support the design, construction, and Option 2. Envelope Commissioning (2 points)
eventual operation of a project that Include the building’s thermal envelope in
meets the owner’s project requirements Cx, and perform enhanced Cx on the
for energy, water, indoor environmental
quality, and durability. envelope
To further support the design,
construction, and eventual operation of a
project that meets the owner’s project
requirements for energy, water, indoor
environmental quality, and durability.
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Definition
OWNER’S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
is a written document that details the
ideas, concepts, and criteria that are
determined by the owner to be
important to the success of the
project.
Definition
BASIS OF DESIGN includes design
information necessary to accomplish
the owner’s project requirements,
including system descriptions, indoor
environmental quality criteria, design
assumptions, and references to
applicable codes, standards,
regulations, and guidelines.
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Definition
The COMMISSIONING PLAN is a
document that outlines the
organization, schedule, allocation of
resources, and documentation
requirements of the commissioning
process.
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification
EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification
EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning
QUESTION:
Commissioning is the process of _______________
that a building’s systems and assemblies are planned,
designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to
meet the owner’s project requirements.
1. verifying and documenting
2. operations and maintenance
3. verifying
4. calibrating
5. the performance
COMMISSIONING: ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
verifying and documenting
o operations and maintenance
o verifying
o calibrating
o the performance
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance
EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite -Minimum Energy Performance X X X X X X X X
Optimize Energy Performance 1-18 1-18 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-20
Intent Requirements
To reduce the environmental and Credit + Prerequisite
economic harms of excessive energy use Option 1. Whole-Building Energy
by achieving a minimum level of energy Simulation (up to 18 points)
efficiency for the building and its systems. Comply with mandatory and prescriptive
To achieve increasing levels of energy provisions of ASHRAE 90.1-2010
performance beyond the prerequisite Perform an energy model to show energy
standard to reduce environmental and cost savings. Points earned based on
economic harms associated with savings.
excessive energy use.
Intent Requirements
To reduce the environmental and Credit + Prerequisite
economic harms of excessive energy use Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE
by achieving a minimum level of energy Advanced Energy Design Guide (up to 6
efficiency for the building and its systems. points)
To achieve increasing levels of energy Comply with mandatory and prescriptive
performance beyond the prerequisite provisions of ASHRAE 90.1-2010
standard to reduce environmental and Follow prescriptive requirements of the
economic harms associated with ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
excessive energy use. specific to the project type. Only certain
projects are eligible:
Office buildings smaller than 100,000
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide sf
Retail buildings between 20,000 sf
and 100,000 sf.
K-12 School buildings
Hospitals over 100,000 sf
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance
EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite -Minimum Energy Performance X X X X X X X X
Optimize Energy Performance 1-18 1-18 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-20
Intent Requirements
To reduce the environmental and Prerequisite Only
economic harms of excessive energy use Option 3. Prerequisite Compliance:
by achieving a minimum level of energy Advanced Buildings Core Performance
efficiency for the building and its systems. Guide (no points available in Option 3)
To achieve increasing levels of energy Comply with mandatory and prescriptive
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Definition
An ENERGY SIMULATION MODEL, or
ENERGY MODEL, is a computer-
generated representation of the
anticipated energy consumption of a
building. It permits a comparison of
energy performance, given proposed
energy efficiency measures, with the
baseline.
Definition
BASELINE BUILDING PERFORMANCE
is the annual energy cost for a
building design intended for use as a
baseline for rating above standard
design, as defined in ASHRAE 90.1-
2010, Appendix G.
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Definition
PROCESS LOADS include: office and
misc. equipment, computers,
elevators and escalators, kitchen
cooking and refrigeration, laundry
washing and drying, and any lighting
exempt from the lighting power
allowance.
6% 4% 3% 1 3 1
8% 6% 5% 2 4 2
10% 8% 7% 3 5 3
12% 10% 9% 4 6 4
Energy Performance:
14% 12% 11% 5 7 5
Optimize Energy Performance
16% 14% 13% 6 8 6
18% 16% 15% 7 9 7
The minimum energy cost savings
20% 18% 17% 8 10 8 percentage for each point threshold is
22% 20% 19% 9 11 9 as follows:
24% 22% 21% 10 12 10
26% 24% 23% 11 13 11
29% 27% 26% 12 14 12
32% 30% 29% 13 15 13
35% 33% 32% 14 16 14
38% 36% 35% 15 17 15
42% 40% 39% 16 18 16
46% 44% 43% 17 19 -
50% 48% 47% 18 20 -
54% (EP) 54% (EP) 54% (EP) 18+1 20+1 16+1
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LIGHTING ENVELOPE
Roof
Walls
Windows
Conduction
PEOPLE 0%
Windows
Solar
Infiltration
EQUIPMENT &
PLUG LOAD
QUESTION:
Components of the building envelope that would be
included in the energy model (select 3):
1. Trim
2. Water closets
3. Roof
4. Spray foam insulation
5. Windows
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite -Building-level Energy Metering
EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite -Building-level Energy Metering X X X X X X X X
Advanced Energy Metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite Building-level Energy Metering
EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Advanced Energy Metering must meet the following: MEP Engineer
Meters are permanently installed, have a maximum Building Operator
recording interval of 1 hour, and transmit data to a
remote location.
Electricity meters must record both consumption and
demand. Whole building electricity metering should
record the power factor if appropriate.
Data collection system must use a local area
network, building automation system, wireless
network, or comparable communication
infrastructure.
System must be capable of storing all data for at least
36 months.
Data must be remotely accessible
All meters in the system must be able to report
hourly, daily, monthly, and annual energy use.
QUESTION:
Energy use data over time can assist in the
identification of which following issues? (select 2):
1. Structural deficiencies
2. Water intrusion
3. Solar panel failure
4. Boiler malfunction
5. Rodent infestation
SAMPLE QUESTION
1. Structural deficiencies
2. Water intrusion
Solar panel failure
Boiler malfunction
5. Rodent infestation
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite -Fundamental Refrigerant Management
EA Credit Enhanced Refrigerant Management
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Fundamental Refrigerant Management X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Prerequisite -Fundamental Refrigerant Management
EA Credit Enhanced Refrigerant Management
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Fundamental Refrigerant Management X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To reduce stratospheric ozone Additional requirement for commercial
depletion. refrigeration equipment (LEED for Retail only):
To reduce ozone depletion and support Commercial refrigeration equipment must
early compliance with the Montreal meet additional requirements.
Refrigerant must have a zero ODP
Protocol while minimizing direct
Average HFC refrigerant charge of 1.75
contributions to climate change.
pounds per 1,000 Btu/h total evaporator
cooling load.
Show a 15% or less store-wide annual
refrigerant emissions rate. Conduct leak
EPA GreenChill testing using GreenChill’s guideline
Alternately, stores with commercial
refrigeration systems may attain EPA
GreenChill’s silver-level or better
certification.
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Definition
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCs) are
hydrocarbons that are used as
refrigerants and cause depletion of
the stratospheric ozone layer.
+ halons
(ODP only)
IMPACT OF REFRIGERANTS
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CFC MOLECULE ANIMATION
QUESTION:
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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Credit Demand Response
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Demand Response 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Intent Requirements
To increase participation in demand All Projects
response technologies and programs Design the building and equipment
that make energy generation and to allow participation in demand
distribution systems more efficient, response programs through load
increase grid reliability, and reduce shedding or shifting (does not
greenhouse gas emissions. include on-site energy generation).
Case 1
If electric utility has a current
program, participation is mandatory
none (2 points).
Case 2
If no existing program is available,
infrastructure for future
participation is required (1 point).
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QUESTION:
Intent Requirements
To reduce the environmental and Use on-site renewable energy to offset
economic harms associated with fossil a 1% (1 point), 5% (2 points), or 10% (3
fuel energy by increasing self-supply of points) of the building energy cost,
renewable energy. using energy model or CBECS
database.
111
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Credit Renewable Energy Production
EXAM P L E: P HOTOVOLTAICS
112
QUESTION:
Which of the following could be a source of
onsite renewable energy? (select 3):
Intent Requirements
To encourage the reduction of Agree to purchase 50% (1 point) or
greenhouse gas emissions through the 100% (2 points) of the project’s energy
use of grid-source, renewable energy from one or more of the following for
technologies and carbon mitigation at least 5 years:
projects. Green Power
Carbon Offsets
Renewable Energy Certificates
(RECs) for at least 5 years.
113
OPEN MARKET STATE (deregulated)
Find a Green-e certified power provider and
buy power
OR
CLOSED MARKET STATE MARKET AVAILABILITY
Enroll in your power company’s Green-e GREEN POWER
accredited program (if available)
OR Sources of Green Power
PURCHASE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES
(RECs = Green-tags)
114
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets
115
QUESTION:
Which of the following is true for projects using both
electricity and natural gas energy inputs? (select 2):
1. Both gas and electric use must be considered
when attempting Green Power.
2. Gas use is not considered for Green Power.
3. Electric use must be higher than gas use, by cost,
to qualify for Green Power
4. The project must purchase green power, carbon
offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power.
SAMPLE QUESTION
Both gas and electric use must be considered
when attempting Green Power.
2. Gas use is not considered for Green Power.
3. Electric use must be higher than gas use, by cost,
to qualify for Green Power
The project must purchase green power, carbon
offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power.
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VIRGIN
MINING, CROPS MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE
& FOREST HARVESTING
GREEN
MANUFACTURING
REUSE/RECYCLE
100% RECYCLABLE
MATERIAL
BUILDINGS
CRADL E- TO-CRADLE
PREREQUISITE
NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
X X X X X X X X
117
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction
2-5 2-6 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5
Intent Requirements
To reduce the waste that is generated All except LEED for Retail
by building occupants and hauled to Provide dedicated collection and
and disposed of in landfills. storage area(s) for the following:
Mixed paper
Corrugated cardboard
Glass
Plastics
Metals
118
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Prerequisite - Storage and Collection of Recyclables
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite - Storage and Collection of Recyclables X X X X X X X X
Intent Requirements
To reduce the waste that is generated LEED for Retail
by building occupants and hauled to Conduct a waste stream audit to
and disposed of in landfills. determine the top 5 recyclable
waste streams.
Provide storage and collection space
for at least the top 4.
If any of these top 4 recyclable
waste streams are batteries,
mercury-containing lamps, or
electronic waste, take measures for
safe collection, storage, and
disposal.
119
EXAMP L E: STORAGE OF RECYCL AB LES
QUESTION:
120
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Prerequisite Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Construction and Demolition Waste
X X X X X X X X
Management Planning
Construction and Demolition Waste Management 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
50%
1
+3 material streams
Certification of Sustainable Recyclers
75%
European Commission Waste +4 material streams
2
Framework Directive 2008/98/EC
European Commission Waste Option 2. (2 points) Do not generate
Incineration Directive 2000/76/EC more than 2.5 pounds of waste per
square foot (12.2 kg/m2) floor area
121
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Prerequisite Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management
122
DEFINITION
DEFINITION
123
EXAMP L E: CON ST RUCTION WAST E
QUESTION:
124
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction 2-5 2-6 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5
Intent Requirements
To encourage adaptive reuse and Option 1. Historic Building Reuse (5
optimize the environmental points)
performance of products and Reuse a registered (or eligible) historic
materials. building structure, envelope, and
interior nonstructural elements, and
follow additional guidelines to
maintain historic character.
Intent Requirements
To encourage adaptive reuse and Option 2. Renovation of an Abandoned
optimize the environmental or Blighted Building (5 points)
performance of products and Maintain 50% (surface area) of existing
materials. structure, enclosure, and interior
nonstructural elements of an
abandoned or blighted building.
none
125
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction 2-5 2-6 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5
Intent Requirements
To encourage adaptive reuse and Option 3. Building and Material Reuse
optimize the environmental (2-4 points)
performance of products and Reuse or salvage building materials as
materials. a percentage of surface area.
Materials counted for Option 3 can not
double count in MR Credit Material
Disclosure and Optimization
Intent Requirements
To encourage adaptive reuse and Option 4. Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment
optimize the environmental (3 points)
For partial or entire new construction, conduct
performance of products and
LCA of the project structure and enclosure.
materials. LCA must:
Demonstrate 10% reduction from baseline
building in 3 of the following:
Global Warming Potential (CO2e)
Ozone Depletion (CFC-11)
Acidification (SO2 or moles H+)
Eutrophication (kg nitrogen or kg
ISO 14044
phosphate)
Tropospheric (lowest -spheric) ozone
formation (kg Nox or kg ethene)
Depletion of nonrenewable energy (MJ)
Not increase by more than 5% in any of
these impact categories
126
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Life-cycle Impact Reduction
127
EXAMP L E: B UIL DIN G AN D M AT ERIAL
REUS E
QUESTION:
128
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Environmental Product Declarations
LEED Credit Intent LEED Credit Intent (EPD)
To encourage the use of products and Environmental Product Declarations
materials for which life-cycle … from manufacturers who have verified improved
information is available and that have environmental life-cycle impacts.
environmentally, economically, and Sourcing of Raw Materials
socially preferable life-cycle impacts. … verified to have been extracted or sourced in a
responsible manner.
To reward project teams for selecting Material Ingredients
products… … for which the chemical ingredients in the product
are inventoried using an accepted methodology and
for selecting products verified to minimize the use
and generation of harmful substances. To reward raw
material manufacturers who produce products
verified to have improved life-cycle impacts.
129
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Material Ingredients
LEED Credit Intent LEED Credit Intent (EPD)
To encourage the use of products and Environmental Product Declarations
materials for which life-cycle … from manufacturers who have verified improved
information is available and that have environmental life-cycle impacts.
environmentally, economically, and Sourcing of Raw Materials
socially preferable life-cycle impacts. … verified to have been extracted or sourced in a
responsible manner.
To reward project teams for selecting Material Ingredients
products… … for which the chemical ingredients in the product
are inventoried using an accepted methodology and
for selecting products verified to minimize the use
and generation of harmful substances. To reward raw
material manufacturers who produce products
verified to have improved life-cycle impacts.
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 1. Environmental Product Declaration
materials for which life-cycle (EPD) (1 point)
Use 20 products (note fractional
information is available and that have
contribution) as follows:
environmentally, economically, and Product-specific Type III EPD – full credit
socially preferable life-cycle impacts. To per product
reward project teams for selecting Industry-wide (generic) EPD – ½ credit
products from manufacturers who per product
have verified improved environmental Third-party certified (ISO 14044) Life-
130
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization -
Environmental Product Declarations
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Environmental Product Declarations
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 2. Multi-Attribute Optimization
Permanently installed products in the project must be
materials for which life-cycle
50% (by cost) as follows:
information is available and that have
Third-party certified products demonstrating an
environmentally, economically, and impact reduction (beyond industry average) in 3 or
socially preferable life-cycle impacts. To more:
reward project teams for selecting Global Warming Potential (CO2e)
products from manufacturers who Ozone Depletion (CFC-11)
have verified improved environmental Acidification (SO2 or moles H+)
Eutrophication (kg nitrogen or kg phosphate)
life-cycle impacts.
Tropospheric ozone formation (kg Nox or kg
ethene)
Depletion of nonrenewable energy (MJ)
Materials purchased, manufactured, and extracted
ISO 14044-2006, Environmental from within 100 miles are given double weighting
Management, Life cycle assessment as compliant products.
requirements and guidelines Other qualifications might be approved by USGBC
ISO 14021, 14025, 14040, 21930
131
QUESTION:
2. Consumer advocates
3. Product manufacturer
4. International Organization for Standardization
E N V I R O N M E N TA L
PRODUCT
ANSWER:
D E C L A R AT I O N S :
SAMPLE QUESTION 1. Architect
2. Consumer advocate
Product manufacturer
4. International Organization for Standardization
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 1. Raw Material Source and Extraction
materials for which life cycle information Reporting
is available and that have Use 20 products (note fractional contribution)
environmentally, economically, and with a publically released report from their raw
socially preferable life cycle impacts. To materials suppliers addressing the following:
Extraction locations
reward project teams for selecting
Long-term commitment to ecologically
products verified to have been extracted
or sourced in a responsible manner. responsible land use
Commitment to reducing harms from
extraction and/or manufacturing
Commitment to volunteer in programs that
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability address responsible sourcing criteria.
Report Products count as follows:
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises Third-party verified Corporate Sustainability
UN Global Compact, Communication of Reports (CSR), meeting one of the approved
Progress frameworks. Full credit per product.
ISO 26000-2010, Guidance on Social Self-declared report. ½ credit per product.
Responsibility Other USGBC approved programs
Must be from at least 5 manufacturers
132
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Sourcing of Raw Materials
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices
materials for which life cycle information Use products meeting one or more
is available and that have responsible extraction criteria for at least
environmentally, economically, and 25% (by cost) of material.
socially preferable life cycle impacts. To Extended producer responsibility
reward project teams for selecting Bio-based material
products verified to have been extracted Wood products
or sourced in a responsible manner. Materials reuse
Recycled content
Other USGBC approved programs
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Materials purchased, manufactured, and
ASTM Test Method D6866 extracted from within 100 miles are given
ISO 14021-1999, Environmental Labels and double weighting as compliant products.
Declarations – Self Declared Environmental Must be from at least 5 manufacturers
Claims (Type II Environmental Labeling)
133
CONTRIBUTING
PRODUCT
AT T R I B U T E S
• Extended Producer
Responsibility
• Bio-based Materials
• Wood Products
• Material Reuse
• Recycled Content
• Other Approved Programs
CONTRIBUTING
PRODUCT
AT T R I B U T E S
• Extended Producer
Responsibility
• Bio-based Materials
• Wood Products
• Material Reuse
• Recycled Content
• Other Approved Programs
134
Qualifying Products are:
Salvaged
Refurbished
CONTRIBUTING Reused
PRODUCT
AT T R I B U T E S
• Extended Producer
Responsibility
• Bio-based Materials
• Wood Products
• Material Reuse
• Recycled Content
• Other Approved Programs
PRE-CONSUMER/POST-INDUSTRIAL
Waste never owned by a consumer
Examples: fly ash, walnut shells,
textile clippings, sawdust
Cannot be reused in same
manufacturing process
POST-CONSUMER
CONTRIBUTING Waste owned by a consumer
PRODUCT Examples: Tuna cans, plastic bottles,
AT T R I B U T E S newspapers
• Extended Producer
Responsibility
• Bio-based Materials
• Wood Products
• Material Reuse
• Recycled Content
• Other Approved Programs
135
CONTRIBUTING
PRODUCT
AT T R I B U T E S
•
•
•
•
•
•
Extended Producer
Responsibility
Bio-based Materials
Wood Products
Material Reuse
Recycled Content
Other Approved Programs
?
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Sourcing of Raw Materials
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Identify opportunities to incorporate products with Architect
sustainably sourced raw material inputs. Specification Writer
Credit addresses leadership extraction practices for bio- Contractor
based materials, wood products, reused or salvaged Product Manufacturer
products, recycled content, and products from
manufacturers committed to extended producer
responsibility.
When pursuing option 2, prioritize high dollar value
items first, as achievement is based on cost.
For option 2, structure and enclosure materials can
count up to 30% of the value of compliant products.
136
QUESTION:
SOURCING OF
ANSWER:
R AW M AT E R I A L S :
SAMPLE QUESTION o Maintaining competitive pricing with non-FSC-
certified wood products.
o Saving endangered species trees.
o Not removing more timber volume than what is
replaced for the cutting intervals.
Maintaining the biodiversity of forested
landscapes.
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 1. Material ingredient reporting (1 point)
materials for which life-cycle information is Use 20 products that demonstrate chemical
available and that have environmentally, inventory of their product to at least 0.1%:
economically, and socially preferable life-
Manufacturer Inventory
cycle impacts. To reward project teams for
selecting products for which the chemical Name and Chemical Abstract Service
ingredients in the product are inventoried Registration Number (CASRN). May be
using an accepted methodology and for withheld if role, amount, and GreenScreen
selecting products verified to minimize the v1.2 benchmark is used.
use and generation of harmful substances.
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
To reward raw material manufacturers who
produce products verified to have improved Cradle to Cradle (v2 Basic level or v3 Bronze)
life-cycle impacts. Other USGBC approved program
137
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Material Ingredients
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Material Ingredients
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 2. Material ingredient optimization (1
materials for which life-cycle information is point)
available and that have environmentally, Use products for a minimum 25% (by cost),
economically, and socially preferable life- meeting one of the following (note cost
cycle impacts. To reward project teams for multiplier):
selecting products for which the chemical
GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark with no
ingredients in the product are inventoried
using an accepted methodology and for benchmark hazards down to 100 ppm.
selecting products verified to minimize the Any ingredient assessed – value at 100%
use and generation of harmful substances. All ingredients assessed – value at 150%
To reward raw material manufacturers who Cradle to Cradle V2 Gold or V3 Silver – 100%
produce products verified to have improved Cradle to Cradle Platinum or V3 Gold – 150%
life-cycle impacts. International ACP – REACH Optimization with
no substances of very high concern – 100%
Other USGBC approved program
Materials purchased, manufactured, and
GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark
Cradle-to-Cradle Certified™ Product extracted from within 100 miles are given double
Standard weighting.
Intent Requirements
To encourage the use of products and Option 3. Product Manufacturer Supply Chain
materials for which life-cycle information is Optimization (1 point)
available and that have environmentally, Use products for a minimum 25% (by cost),
economically, and socially preferable life-
cycle impacts. To reward project teams for meeting the following:
selecting products for which the chemical Sourced from manufacturers engaged in
ingredients in the product are inventoried validated safety, health, hazard, and risk
using an accepted methodology and for programs which document at least 99% (by
selecting products verified to minimize the weight) of the ingredients used to make
use and generation of harmful substances.
To reward raw material manufacturers who
the product.
produce products verified to have improved Manufacturer has third-party verification
life-cycle impacts. of their supply chain.
Materials purchased, manufactured, and
extracted from within 100 miles are given
double weighting as compliant products.
none
138
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization –
Material Ingredients
Strategies & Terms Responsible Party
Structure and enclosure material can count up to 30% of Architect
the value of compliant products. Specification Writer
Options 2 and 3 can be tallied together to reach the 25%
threshold Contractor
Supply chain verification should address: Product Manufacturer
Communication and transparent prioritization processes
are in place in the supply chain according to available
hazard, exposure, and use information to identify those
that require more detailed evaluation
Process to identify, document, and communicate health,
safety, and environmental factors of chemical
ingredients
Process to manage hazards and risks
Process to optimize health, safety, and environmental
impacts
Process to communicate, receive, and evaluate chemical
ingredient safety and stewardship information.
Safety and stewardship info for chemicals is publically
available from all points
QUESTION:
M AT E R I A L
ANSWER:
INGREDIENTS:
SAMPLE QUESTION Role of ingredient in final product
2. Life cycle data of product
GreenScreen benchmark
4. Contact information for suppliers
139
MR Credit Furniture and Medical Furnishings
(Healthcare Only)
To enhance the environmental and human health
performance attributes associated with freestanding
furniture and medical furnishings.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY (EQ)
140
QUAN T IF YIN G HEALT H AN D P RODUCT ION
141
IN DOOR EN VIRO N M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Strategies
Low-emitting Materials 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3
Construction Indoor Air Quality
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Management Plan
Indoor Air Quality Assessment 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Thermal Comfort 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Interior Lighting 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Daylight 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-2
Quality Views 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Acoustic Performance 1 1 1 1 1 1
142
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Constant-volume systems
Balance outdoor airflow to at least the
design minimum of ASHRAE 62.1-2010 and
install a current transducer.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (with errata)
143
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
144
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Entryway systems X X X
Interior cross-
contamination X X
prevention
Filtration X X
ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007
CEN Standard EN 779-2002 Natural ventilation
X X
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 design calculations
CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, March Mixed-mode design
X
2005 calculations
CIBSE Applications Manual 13, 2000
145
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance X X X X X X X X
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Intent Requirements
To promote occupants’ comfort, well- Option 2. Additional Enhanced IAQ Strategies
being, and productivity by improving (1 point)
indoor air quality. Comply with all applicable requirements for:
Mechanically Naturally Mixed-
ventilated ventilated mode
Exterior contamination
X X X
prevention
Increased ventilation X X
Carbon dioxide
X
monitoring
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, March Additional source
X X X
2005 control and monitoring
National Ambient Air Quality Standards Natural ventilation room
X X
(NAAQS) by room calculations
146
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
EQ Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
147
QUESTION:
Ventilation: ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
o ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Section 6, Indoor Air Quality
Procedure
o ASHRAE 90.1-2010
ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Section 6, Ventilation Rate
Procedure
o ASHRAE 52.1-2010, Section 4, Rate Procedure
Intent Requirements
To prevent or minimize exposure of All Projects
Prohibit smoking outside except in
building occupants, indoor surfaces,
designated areas, at least 25 feet (7.5
and ventilation air distribution systems
meters) from all entries, outdoor air intakes,
to environmental tobacco smoke. and operable windows.
Prohibit smoking outside property line in
spaces used for business purposes (e.g.
sidewalk sale)
Include no-smoking signage (stating policy)
within 10 feet (3 meters) of all building
entrances.
148
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control X X X X X X X X
Intent Requirements
To prevent or minimize exposure of Residential Projects Only
building occupants, indoor surfaces, Option 1. No Smoking
Same as nonresidential
and ventilation air distribution systems
Option 2. Compartmentalization of Smoking
to environmental tobacco smoke. Areas
Prohibit smoking inside all common areas.
Prevent excessive leakage between units
Weather-strip exterior doors and
operable windows
Weather-strip doors between unit and
common hallways
Minimize uncontrolled pathways by
sealing penetrations and chases adjacent
to the units
Maximum leakage rate of 0.23 cubic feet
per minute (1.17 liters per second per
square meter) at 50 Pa of enclosure
149
QUESTION:
If there is a designated smoking area outside the
building it must be at least 25 feet away from the
building’s _________(select 3):
1. Operable windows
2. Inoperable windows
3. Entries
4. Outdoor air intakes
5. Sitting area outside for building occupants
6. Playgrounds
Intent Requirements
To provide workspaces and classrooms HVAC Background Noise
that promote occupants’ well-being, Meet background noise requirements of the
150
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Acoustic Performance
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Acoustic Performance 1 1 1 1 1 1-2
Intent Requirements
To provide workspaces and classrooms Reverberation Time
that promote occupants’ well-being, Meet reverberation time requirements
productivity, and communications listed in credit requirements
through effective acoustic design. depending on room type and
application.
151
QUESTION:
Acoustic Performance requires project teams to
address which of the following? (select 3):
1. Sound Transmission
2. Background Noise
3. White Noise
4. Mechanical Equipment Noise
5. Humidity Levels
6. Startling Noises
Acoustic
Performance: ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
Sound Transmission
Background Noise
3. White Noise
Mechanical Equipment Noise
5. Humidity Levels
6. Startling Noises
Intent Requirements
To reduce concentrations of chemical Option 1. Product Category Calculations
Comply with 2 or more of the up to 7
contaminants that can damage air
categories.
quality, human health, productivity,
and the environment. Option 2. Budget Calculation Method
If some products in a category don’t meet
requirements, calculate percentage
compliance using a weighted average.
152
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Low-emitting Materials 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3
153
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials
Definition
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND
(VOCs) react with sunlight and
nitrogen oxide (NOx) to form ground-
level ozone. Ground-level ozone
damages lung tissue, reduces lung
function, and makes lungs more
sensitive to other irritants, and also is
a major component of smog.
154
QUESTION:
Intent Requirements
To promote the well-being of Develop an indoor air quality (IAQ) plan for
construction workers and building construction and preoccupancy phases of
the building
occupants by minimizing indoor air
Meet or exceed Control Measures from
quality problems associated with SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied
construction and renovation. Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition,
2007
Protect absorptive materials from moisture
damage
Install MERV 8 or class F5 at return air grille
Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National and return or transfer duct inlet opening for
Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ any equipment that will be operated during
Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under construction. Install final design filtration
Construction, 2nd edition, 2007 (chapter 3) media immediately prior to occupancy.
ASHRAE 52.2-2007 Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building
CEN Standard EN 779-2002 and within 25 feet (7.5 meters) of building
entrance during construction
155
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
156
QUESTION:
Intent Requirements
To establish better quality indoor air in Option 1. (1 point) - Flush-out with
the building after construction and 14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq.ft. prior
during occupancy. to occupancy
Maintain temperature between 60 F to
80 F (15 C to 27 C)
Keep relative humidity no higher than
60%
Occupancy can begin after 3,500
Credit must be performed after cu.ft/sq.ft.
construction ends and the building has
been completely cleaned with all
interior finishes and movable
furnishings installed, and major VOC
punch list items have been completed.
157
IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Indoor Air Quality Assessment
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Indoor Air Quality Assessment 1-2 N/A 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
Intent Requirements
To establish better quality indoor air in Option 2. Air Testing (2 points)
Perform air quality testing to show airborne
the building after construction and contaminants do not exceed maximum levels:
during occupancy. Formaldehyde
27 parts per billion
Particulates (PM10)
50 micrograms per cubic meter
Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs)
500 micrograms per cubic meter
Target chemicals from CDPH Standard
Method v1.1 (except formaldehyde)
Refer to table 4-1 in reference standard
Air contamination testing standards: Carbon monoxide
EPA Compendium of Methods IP-1, IP-3, 9 parts per million (ppm) and no more
IP-6, IP-10, TO-1, TO-11, TO-15, TO-17 than 2 ppm above ambient
ISO 16000-3, 16000-6, 4224, 7708, 13964 Projects in EPA nonattainment areas (or local
equivalent) must also test for:
ASTM D5197-0e91, D5149-02(2008)
Ozone
CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 0.075 ppm
Particulates (PM2.5)
15 micrograms per cubic meter
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QUESTION:
Intent Requirements
To promote occupants’ productivity, Design Option 1. ASHRAE Standard 55-2010
Design HVAC and envelope to meet
comfort, and well-being by providing
ASHRAE 55-2010
quality thermal comfort.
Natatoriums (swimming pools) need to
meet ASHRAE HVAC Applications
Handbook
ASHRAE 55-2010, Thermal Environmental Design Option 2. ISO and CEN Standards
Conditions for Human Occupancy HVAC and envelop must meet
ISO 7730-2005, Ergonomics of the thermal requirements of applicable standard:
environment
ISO 7730-2005, Ergonomics of the
EN 15251:2007, Indoor environmental input
parameters for design and assessment of Thermal Environment
energy performance of buildings addressing CEN Standard EN 15251:2007, Indoor
indoor air quality, thermal environment, Environmental Input Parameters for
lighting and acoustics Design and Assessment of Energy
ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, 2011 Performance of Buildings
edition, Chapter 5, Places of Assembly,
Typical Natatorium Design Conditions
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IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Thermal Comfort
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Thermal Comfort 1 N/A 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To promote occupants’ productivity, Control (both options)
comfort, and well-being by providing Provide individual thermal comfort controls
for 50% of individual occupant spaces.
quality thermal comfort.
Provide group controls for all shared
multioccupant spaces.
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Quantity of Individual Workstations Quantity of Thermal Comfort Controls Percentage of Workstations Provided with
(Includes Private Offices and Cubicles) Provided Controls (%)
12 10 83
Wild Life & Horticulture Commons - Fan powered, parallel, variable air volume terminal unit with hot water reheat coil. Each
Room 15200 teacher has ability to vary the temperature set point up or down 2 degrees at the
thermostat.
Conference Room - Room 15118C Fan powered, parallel, variable air volume terminal unit with hot water reheat. Each
teacher has ability to vary the temperature set point up or down 2 degrees at the
thermostat.
Commons - Room 15126 (2) staged single zone VAV air handlers with hot water preheat coil, chilled water coil and
reheat coil. Room temperature set point is maintained at EMCS level; however, manual
over ride is located in each space for additional control.
Arena Area - Room 15107 (2) staged single zone VAV air handlers with hot water preheat coil, chilled water coil and
reheat coil. Room temperature set point is maintained at EMCS level; however, manual
over ride is located in each space for additional control.
Foyer - Room 15101 Fan powered, parallel, variable air volume terminal unit with hot water reheat coil. Each
teacher has ability to vary the temperature set point up or down 2 degrees at the
thermostat.
QUESTION:
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IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Interior Lighting
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Interior Lighting 1-2 n/a 1-2 2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1
Intent Requirements
To promote occupants’ productivity, Option 1. Lighting Control (1 point)
comfort, and well-being by providing Provide individual lighting controls for
high-quality lighting. at least 90% of occupant spaces
Must allow for at least 3 levels or
scenes (on, off, midlevel)
Shared multioccupant spaces must:
Have multizone control systems
with at least 3 levels or scenes
Lighting for presentation or
none projection wall must be separate
Have direct line of sight from
switches to luminaires
Intent Requirements
Option 2. Lighting Quality (1 point)
To promote occupants’ productivity, Choose four strategies:
comfort, and well-being by providing A. Regularly occupied spaces use fixtures with less than
2,500 cd/m2 between 45 and 90 degrees from nadir
high-quality lighting. (excepting wallwash fixtures, indirect fixtures, and other
specific applications such as adjustable fixtures
B. Use light sources with 80 CRI or higher (excepting colored
lighting for effect, site lighting, and other special uses)
C. At least 75% of connected lighting load must have a rated
life (or L70 for LED) of 24,000 hours
D. Use direct-only overhead lighting for 25% or less of the
total connected lighting load in regularly occupied areas
E. For 90% of regularly occupied floor area meet average
reflectances:
The Lighting Handbook, 10th edition, 85% ceilings
60% walls
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) 25% floor
F. If furniture is included in scope, achieve 45% or higher
average surface reflectance for work surfaces and 50% for
movable partitions
G. For 75% of regularly occupied floor area, meet ratio of
average wall illuminance to work surface illuminance of
1:10 or less.
H. For 75% of regularly occupied floor area, meet ratio of
average ceiling illuminance to work surface illuminance of
1:10 or less.
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IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Interior Lighting
Conference
Room
General Store
Aquaculture Lab
Commons
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Administrative Offices and Other Regularly Occupied Spaces Lighting Control
Quantity of Individual Quantity of Individual Workstation Percentage of Workstations
Workstations(Includes Private Lighting Controls Provided Provided with Controls (%)
Offices and Cubicles)
12 12 100.0
Aquaculture Lab - Room 15120B 6" recessed down lights controlled by multizone controller/dimmer
Conference Room - Room 15118C 2'x4' lay-in troffer light fixtures with dual level switching and occupancy
sensor
Commons - Room 15126 Highbay fixtures with 8-32 watt CFL lamps controlled by dual level switching
in space and multiple pole lighting contactor. Contactor is controlled based
on a time of day schedule through the DDC system.
General Store - Room 15116 Pendant mounted fixtures with 32 watt CFL lamps controlled by dimmer
switch in space and a multiple pole contactor. Contactor is controlled based
on a time of day schedule through the DDC system.
QUESTION:
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IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Daylight
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Daylight 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-2
Intent Requirements
To connect building occupants with the All Options: Provide glare control for all regularly
occupied spaces
outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms,
and reduce the use of electrical Option 1. Simulation, Spatial Daylight Autonomy
and Annual Sunlight Exposure (2-3 points)
lighting by introducing daylight into the Complete daylight model to show spatial
space daylight autonomy of at least 55% (2 points)
or 75% (3 points) is achieved using regularly
occupied floor area
Computer model must show than annual
sunlight exposure of no more than 10% is
achieved for daylit areas
IES Lighting Measurements (LM) 83-12 Option 2. Simulation: Illuminance Calculations (1-
The Lighting Handbook, 10th edition, 2 points)
Complete daylight model to show between
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) 300 lux and 3,000 lux for 75% (1 point) or
90% (2 points) of regularly occupied floor
area
Option 3. Measurement (2-3 points)
Achieve between 300 lux and 3,000 lux for
75% (2 points) or 90% (3 points) of regularly
occupied floor area
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QUESTION:
Daylight: ANSWERANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
Increase energy demand of the building
o Increase CO2 levels
Decrease energy demand of the building
Increase productivity and happiness
o Create better indoor air quality
Intent Requirements
To give building occupants a Achieve direct line of sight to outdoors for
connection to the natural outdoor 75% of regularly occupied floor area through
vision glazing
environment by providing quality
At least 75% of regularly occupied floor area
views. must have at least 2:
Multiple lines of sight to vision glazing at
least 90 degrees apart
Views including at least 2:
Flora, fauna, or sky
Movement
Windows and Offices: A Study of Office Objects at least 25 feet (7.5 meters)
Worker Performance and the Indoor from the glazing.
Environment Unobstructed views located within 3x the
head height of the vision glazing
Views with a factor of 3 or more in
Windows and Offices; A Study of Office
Worker Performance and the Indoor
Environment
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IN DOOR EN VIRON M ENTAL Q UAL IT Y
EQ Credit Quality Views
QUESTION:
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+ INNOVATION (IN)
& INTEGRATIVE PROCESS (IP)
INNOVATION
INNOVATION NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.
Innovation 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
LEED® Accredited Professional 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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INNOVATION
IN Credit Innovation
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Innovation 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
Intent Requirements
To encourage projects to Option 1. Innovation (1-3 points)
achieve exceptional or Identify following in writing:
innovative performance. Intent of innovation credit
Proposed requirement for
compliance
Proposed submittals to
demonstrate compliance
Design approach (strategies)
used to meet requirements
INNOVATION
IN Credit Innovation
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Innovation 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
Intent Requirements
To encourage projects to Option 2. Pilot (1-3 points)
achieve exceptional or Achieve one pilot credit from
innovative performance. USGBC’s LEED Pilot Credit Library
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INNOVATION
IN Credit Innovation
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Innovation 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5
Intent Requirements
To encourage projects to Option 3. Exemplary Performance (1-2
achieve exceptional or points)
innovative performance. Eligible credits listed in
Reference Guide, some rules of
thumb:
Double credit requirements
(20% 40%)
Next incremental threshold
(5%, 10% 15%)
INNOVATION
IN Credit Innovation
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QUESTION:
When submitting for an Innovation in Design Credit,
the design team must:
1. Submit a CIR prior to the Construction Phase
submittal
2. Submit an appeal to GBCI
3. Video tape the implementation of the strategy
4. Document quantifiable environment and/or
health benefits.
Innovation:
SAMPLE QUESTION
QUESTION:
When submitting for an Innovation in Design Credit,
the design team must:
1. Submit a CIR prior to the Construction Phase
submittal
2. Submit an appeal to GBCI
3. Video tape the implementation of the strategy
4. Document quantifiable environment and/or
health benefits.
Innovation:
ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
Submit a CIR prior to the Construction Phase
submittal
Submit an appeal to GBCI
Video tape the implementation of the strategy
Document quantifiable environment and/or
health benefits.
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INNOVATION
IN Credit LEED® Accredited Professional
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
LEED® Accredited Professional 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Intent Requirements
To encourage the team integration At least one principal participant of the
required by a LEED project and to project team must be a LEED Accredited
Professional (AP) with a specialty
streamline the application and
appropriate for the project.
certification process . LEED AP BD+C
LEED AP ID+C
LEED AP O+M
LEED AP Homes
LEED AP ND
none
INNOVATION
IN Credit LEED® Accredited Professional
LEED
AP
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QUESTION:
A design team for a LEED BD+C: New
Construction project has a mechanical engineer
and an architect that are LEED Accredited
Professionals with a BD+C specialty, and the
structural engineer is a LEED AP with an O+M
specialty, which would help contribute to:
1. One IN point
2. Two IN points
3. Three IN points
4. One Regional Priority
LEED AP: 5. Enhanced Commissioning
SAMPLE QUESTION
QUESTION:
A design team for a LEED BD+C: New
Construction project has a mechanical engineer
and an architect that are LEED Accredited
Professionals with a BD+C specialty, and the
structural engineer is a LEED AP with an O+M
specialty, which would help contribute to:
1. One IN point
2. Two IN points
3. Three IN points
4. One Regional Priority
LEED AP: 5. Enhanced Commissioning
SAMPLE QUESTION
ANSWER:
One IN point
Two IN points
Three IN points
One Regional Priority
Enhanced Commissioning
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INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
IP Credit Integrative Process
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Integrative Process 1 1 1 1 1 1 1-5 1-5
Intent Requirements
To support high-performance, cost- Identify and use opportunities to achieve
effective project outcomes through an synergies across disciplines and building
systems.
early analysis of the interrelationships
“Simple box” energy modeling during
among systems. schematic design
Water budget analysis during schematic
design
Use early energy modeling and water
budget to inform OPR, BOD, eventual
project design
ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0
for Design and Construction of Sustainable
Buildings and Communities (Feb 2, 2012)
INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
Integrative Process
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INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
noun.
1. an iterative, collaborative
approach that involves a project’s
stakeholders in the process from
visioning through completion of
construction and throughout
building operation.
-from the USGBC
QUESTION:
Integrative Process:
SAMPLE QUESTION
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QUESTION:
Integrative Process:
ANSWER:
SAMPLE QUESTION
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REGIONAL PRIORITY
REGIONAL PRIORITY
RP Credit Regional Priority
NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC
Regional Priority 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4
Intent Requirements
To provide an incentive for the Earn up to 4 of the 6 regional priority
achievement of credits that address credits. Credits are determined by USGBC
regional chapters.
geographically specific environmental,
social equity, and public health
priorities.
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REGIONAL PRIORITY
RP Credit Regional Priority
QUESTION:
The USGBC regional councils and chapter
collaborated to determine the Regional Priority
credit, in which credits were identified based on:
1. Major environmental issues for the US
2. Environmental importance for a project’s region
3. Water and energy conservation concerns
4. EPA guidelines
RP Credit Regional
Priority
SAMPLE QUESTION
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QUESTION:
The USGBC regional councils and chapter
collaborated to determine the Regional Priority
credit, in which credits were identified based on:
1. Major environmental issues for the US
2. Environmental importance for a project’s region
3. Water and energy conservation concerns
4. EPA guidelines
RP Credit Regional
ANSWER:
Priority
SAMPLE QUESTION o Major environmental issues for the US
Environmental importance for a project’s
region
o Water and energy conservation concerns
o EPA guidelines
+ REVIEW
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Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must agree to the Disciplinary & Exam
Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, submit to
an application audit, and be 18 years of age or
older
FEES
Exam fee:
USGBC members $200
LEED GREEN CaGBC members $200
Non-members $250
A S S O C I AT ES
Exam Facts
Eligibility Requirements:
Prior LEED project experience is strongly
recommended. Practitioner experience is critical
to the LEED AP designation and, as such, project
proficiency will be tested objectively within the
LEED AP exam itself.
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+ EXAM SKILLS
Studying and Testing Well
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Prepare the night before with just the material
highlights
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R E F E R E N C E G U I D E S / R AT I N G S Y S T E M S
Core and
Multifamily
Shell Retail Retail Project
Midrise
Development
Retail Hospitality
Hospitality
Healthcare
+ L E E D – T H E R AT I N G S Y S T E M S S T R U C T U R E
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Location and
Transportation
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
Indoor Environmental
Quality
CO R E L E E D C AT EG OR I ES FO R B D + C
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Now, you will be able to:
+ Thank You!
We hope you enjoyed the course
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