Transcript Session 5: Noreen Richards, "LEED Toolkit "

A RESOURCE FOR BUILDING
PROFESSIONALS IN NEW MEXICO
Administered by Susie Marbury,
Energy Efficiency & Green Building Administrator
cleanenergynm.org
Presented this afternoon by:
Noreen Richards, LEED AP
1) Statewide survey of building professionals to gain
an understanding of perceptions and challenges that
impact green building in NM, combined w/ 2) Project
consulting on several ongoing LEED projects
3) Major topics with a detailed outline
4) Live webinar presentation of topics and detailed
outline, with questionnaire
5) Modifications to topics and preliminary
presentations
6) Focus Group sessions
7) Completion of modules
8) Test-run sessions
9) Distribution of resource
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“Good design is clear thinking made visible”.
- Edward Tufte
If good design is sustainable design, than it’s critical to understand
and integrate green building concepts in the design and
construction process of building projects. This section explores
concepts specifically related to green buildings.
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Response to the Natural Environment
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Resource Efficiency
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Health and Well-being of Occupants
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Integrated Design/Construction Process
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Indoor air quality and environmental quality both have to do with the
way in which occupants experience and interact with a building.
These attributes, whether they be technical, aesthetic, or some
measure of both, are critical to the ultimate success and appeal of a
building.
Indoor Air Quality
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Indoor Air Quality: Concepts
As one out of every 13 school-age children has asthma, it is a
leading cause of absenteeism. Many factors found in the school
environment can cause, trigger, or exacerbate asthma symptoms,
including mold, volatile organic compounds, dust and pollens.
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Although it is difficult to quantify
productivity loss associated with
perceived poor air quality, several
studies approximate that poor air
quality reduces productivity by 210%. In addition, illness from poor
air quality- irritation of the eyes,
skin, nose and throat, mental
fatigue, headaches, a stuffy nose,
and other flu-like symptoms,
causes an unquantifiable amount
of absenteeism, not to mention
costs in health insurance,
workers compensation, etc.
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SICK BUILDING SYNDROME:
Chemicals, toxins, environmental hazards, particulates and mold
can all present health problems for building occupants. Many
building finishes, including carpet, paint, adhesives and
furnishings, can emit VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) which
are harmful to breathe. In addition, dust, mold and pollen, can
contribute to asthma and other health problems. Because
contemporary construction methods prevent infiltration (casual
transfer of air through the building envelope) and often don’t
include operable windows, air changes aren’t sufficient to clean
the air, and occupants are exposed to dangerously high levels of
irritants and hazardous substances. This phenomena is known as
Sick Building Syndrome.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies
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Carbon Dioxide and Air Changes
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VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)
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Outdoor Hazards- Particulates, Pollen and
Cigarettes
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Mold Prevention & Treatment
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Carbon Dioxide and Air
Changes
Ventilation rates should be adjusted to
allow for varying occupancy and activity
levels. Otherwise, the carbon dioxide
levels rise, causing rooms to feel ‘stuffy’
and people to feel drowsy. Carbon
dioxide monitors can be installed to
measure CO2 levels and signal an alarm
when CO2 levels are too high. These
devices work well in spaces that have
varying levels of occupancy, like
classrooms, gyms, and auditoriums.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Carbon Dioxide and Air
Changes
In addition, greater air changes flush out irritants and hazardous
substances more rapidly, reducing the likelihood of negative health
impacts. For this reason, new buildings should undergo air testing
or a ‘flush-out’ procedure in order to remove dangerous fumes and
chemicals from the air that have been offgassed by solvents,
adhesives, finishes, and furnishings.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- VOC’s
VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) are organic chemical compounds
that have high enough vapor pressures under normal conditions to
significantly vaporize and enter the atmosphere. These include
aldehydes, ketones, and other light hydrocarbons. Many of these
substance can be found in the adhesives, solvents, textiles, paints,
sealants, finishes, and furnishings that are used in buildings.
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In order to reduce health hazards from volatile organic
compounds, it is important to reduce their sources and remove
existing VOC’s from the air. Low-VOC carpets, paints, adhesives,
janitorial supplies and furnishings are now readily available, and
should be carefully specified for new construction and
renovations. In addition, air that already contains unacceptable
levels of VOC’s needs to be flushed out, or filtered using
specialized air purifiers that capture formaldehyde and other
VOC’s.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- VOC’s
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This classroom in the First Mesa Elementary School has low-VOC
carpet and Marmoleum (which is also low-VOC) flooring, which
improves the air quality for students and staff. The LEED Certified
School, located in Polacca, AZ serves the Hopi Tribe.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Outdoor Hazards
In some cases, outdoor substances can create indoor hazards. When
buildings are located near highways and high-traffic roadways, lead
and hazardous car emission levels can reach unhealthy levels. It’s
important to filter air, not only when it is recirculating through a
building, but also when it is initially entering the building. In order to
filter pollen, dust, and other particulates, high-quality filters should be
used in mechanical systems. MERV, or minimum efficiency rating
values are assigned to tested filters and indicate the size of
particulates captured. Higher MERV numbers indicate highperformance filters.
In the spring and fall, pollen
reaches high levels in New Mexico
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Outdoor Hazards
Particulates and irritants can be
introduced into a building’s
mechanical system before the
building is even occupied. Indoor
Air Management during
construction is essential, and can
be accomplished by following an
IAQ Management Plan. Ductwork,
as shown here, should be sealed
and protected from particulates
previous to installation.
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Cigarette smoking, although prohibited in buildings, should also
be kept away from entrances, windows, and all indoor uptake
vents to a minimum of 25 ft. Designated smoking areas, away
from buildings, encourage smokers to comply with regulations.
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Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Mold Prevention and
Treatment
According to the EPA, moisture control is the key to mold
control. Common sources or causes of water or moisture problems
include roof leaks, deferred maintenance, condensation associated
with high humidity or cold spots in the building, localized flooding
due to plumbing failures or heavy rains, slow leaks in plumbing
fixtures, and malfunction or poor design of humidification systems.
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Common molds found in buildings
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Indoor Air Quality: Resources
How-To Guide for LEED in New Mexico offers helpful information
for improving air quality in your building
EPA’s The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
EPA’s “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings”
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Indoor Air Quality Association
OSHA’s Safety and Health Topics for Indoor Air Quality
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Indoor air quality and environmental quality both have to do with the
way in which occupants experience and interact with a building.
These attributes, whether they be technical, aesthetic, or some
measure of both, are critical to the ultimate success and appeal of a
building.
Indoor Air Quality
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Design Concepts
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“Good design is clear thinking made visible”.
- Edward Tufte
If good design is sustainable design, than it’s critical to understand
and integrate green building concepts in the design and
construction process of building projects. This section explores
concepts specifically related to green buildings.
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Response to the Natural Environment
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Resource Efficiency
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It is a common perception that green buildings cost more than
conventional ones. Is this true? If so, what are these added
costs? What, then, are the benefits or financial pay-offs for
going green? What happens when we look at different models,
such as first costs, Life-Cycle Costing, and speculative
construction?
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Costs of Green Building in NM
These are the costs most commonly understood to be
associated with green building:
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Additional Consultants
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Impacts on Schedule
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Costs Associated with LEED Certification
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Reduced Operating Expenses
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Increased Property & Leasing Values
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Marketing and PR Benefits
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Tax Incentives
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According to studies commissioned by the US Green Building
Council, green buildings demonstrate real cost savings in terms of
worker health. $58 billion is saved in less sick time annually, and
worker productivity is increased by $180 billion annually. Although
it is difficult to isolate green building features (natural light, better
air quality, natural habitats, etc) as factors in the health and wellbeing of occupants, a 2003 study penned by Vivian Loftness, a
professor at Carnegie Mellon University, provided data on
measurements as to how certain green building characteristics and
features increased worker productivity. Loftness recorded a 3-18%
gain in productivity in buildings with daylighting systems.
Daylighting systems provide reduced artificial light and increased
natural light as natural light is available. Loftness found a 0.4-7.5%
gain in building environments with natural ventilation (such as
operable windows) and/or access to the outdoors. In buildings with
individual temperature controls, a 0.2-3 percent gain productivity
was found.
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Reduced Operating Expense
In Green Building Costs and Benefits, a 2003 study by Gregory Kats,
a detailed review of 60 LEED rated buildings
demonstrated that green buildings, when compared to conventional
buildings, are on average 25-30% more energy efficient and
characterized by even lower electricity peak consumption.
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Reduced Operating Expense
The 12,000 sq ft McKeeWallwork Office Complex,
near Albuquerque’s Old Town,
was completed at 28% under
budget.
The project earned 3 Optimize
Energy points by exceeding
ASHRAE 92.1 2004 standards
for energy usage by 20%. In
addition to achieving LEEDSilver Certification, it won the
2008 NAIOP Award of
Excellence for Small Office
Buildings.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
The way in which buildings are financed, as well as the
accounting methods used to determine the value assigned to
various decisions, determines and impacts building design. This
section explores the financial aspects of green buildings.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis- First Costs
In considering whether to invest in green building technologies and
strategies, most owners and investors are concerned with up-front,
or first costs. One method of determining the value of a particular
design decision is Return On Investment, or ROI. ROI compares the
cost of a particular measure compared to the savings it will bring in
the first year of operation. For instance, if a $10000.00 investment to
install an energy management system result in $1,000.00 savings in
energy in the first year, its ROI would be 1000/10000 = .1 (or 10%
return).
So the formula is: Rate of Return = Annual Savings/Cost.
Some design decisions, like replacing light bulbs, will show an
excellent ROI in the first year. Other, more expensive measures,
won’t show much savings in just one year.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis- First Costs
Another method for determining the value of a particular design
decision is payback period. Payback period is the time it takes for a
particular investment to pay for itself. For instance, if the same
$10,000.00 was invested to install an energy management system,
and this resulted in annual savings of $1000.00, the simple payback
would be 10000/1000 = 10 (or 10 years to break even on the
investment).
So the formula is: Payback (years)=Cost/Annual Savings
Many commercial building owners aren’t comfortable investing in
measures that have a payback period any longer than 7-10 years.
Administrators for schools and institutions will often make design
decisions will payback periods that are quite a bit longer.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis- Life-Cycle Costing
In both the ROI and Simple Payback cost-benefit models, the full
picture is missing. ROI only shows value in the first year, and
Simple Payback doesn’t take into consideration the maintenance
and replacement costs of design decisions. If we were to take our
example of the energy management system, let’s broaden the
problem to compare two different energy management systems.
System ABC costs $10,000, has average maintenance costs of
$400/year, and requires replacement on an average of every 10
years. System XYZ is more expensive, $12,500, but its annual
maintenance costs average only $150/year, and it has an average
lifetime of 15 years. How could we use all this information to make
the right decision?
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Cost-Benefit Analysis- Life-Cycle Costing
Life-Cycle Costing takes a comprehensive range of factors
(replacement costs, maintenance costs, warranty issues, expertise
and technology issues, even financing and interest rates) into
consideration when making decisions about a particular building
element, for the life of the building. To use our somewhat simplified
example of the System ABC and System XYZ energy management
systems:
System ABC would cost, over the life of the building, 10,000 x 3
(initial plus replacement), + 400 x 30 (yearly maintenance) = $42,000
System XYZ would cost, over the life of the building, 12,500 x 2
(initial plus replacement), + 100 x 30 (yearly maintenance) = $25,000
So, although System XYZ is slightly more expensive in the first year,
it is certainly less expensive over the life of the building.
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It’s also important to keep track of how different decisions have cost
effects on other aspects of the building. For example, if our System
XYZ energy management system not only saves energy, but also
reduces wear and tear on the mechanical system’s fan motors, it
saves money in another way. Or, perhaps, having an energy
management system will require more training and expertise for the
maintenance staff- this should also be considered. In general,
funding mechanisms require that owners and administrators have a
thorough understanding of both the first costs and the life-cycle
costs of buildings and all their components.
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According to the U.S. Green Building Council, an upfront
investment of 2% in green building design, on average, results in
life cycle savings of 20% of the total construction costs — more
than 10 times the initial investment.
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Mandates:
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Federal mandates
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State Executive Order for State agency buildings
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City of Albuquerque Executive order
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City of Albuquerque Conservation Code
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Water Conservation laws in NM
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Incentives:
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Federal Tax Incentives
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NM SBTC and Other Tax Incentives
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Albuquerque’s Greenpath Program
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Other Municipalities and Organizations
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What is LEED? and LEED Toolbox
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Introduction to LEED Online
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What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
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What is LEED?
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“Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design”
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A third-party certification program for green
buildings
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A nationally accepted benchmark used to quantify
performance in five key areas:
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sustainable site development
water savings
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energy efficiency
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materials selection
indoor environmental
quality
A rating system that owners, designers, and
contractors can use to evaluate their efforts
toward sustainability in the built environment.
What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
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What is LEED?
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LEED is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council
(USGBC)
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The USGBC is not a government agency but a non-profit
organization committed to expanding sustainable
building practices.
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The LEED Rating System was developed by consensus
among USGBC members such as real estate developers,
facility managers, architects, engineers, general
contractors, product manufacturers, and government
agencies.
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There are many regional USGBC chapters that provide
green building resources, education, and networking
opportunities in their communities.
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The LEED Toolbox
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USGBC Website – information on LEED certification and
professional accreditation, industry news and event
information, educational resources, and more
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How-To-Guide to LEED Certification – free NM
publication that walks the reader through the steps of
preparing a LEED application, including navigating LEEDOnline
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LEED Reference Guide – the official rulebook for LEED
projects. There is one for each Rating System, and they
elaborate on strategies for achieving each credit
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LEED AP – consultants whose experience in LEED projects
and thorough understanding of the Rating Systems prepares
them to guide you through the certification process
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LEED Checklist – document used to choose credits and
tally expected points, varies among different LEED rating
systems
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LEED currently encompasses several project-specific
rating systems and application guides.
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New Construction
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Retail
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Core & Shell
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Healthcare
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Commercial Interiors
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Homes
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Existing Buildings
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Schools
Neighborhood
Development
Depending on their level of achievement, LEED
projects can reach four levels of certification.

Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum
What is LEED?/
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Considerations
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Application
Anatomy of a LEED Credit

All LEED rating systems are made up of credits, each
of which earns one or more points.

Every LEED credit has


An Intent, what the credit is meant to achieve.
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Requirements, criteria that determine whether a project
satisfies the credit intent.

Submittals, documentation that proves that the credit
requirements have been met.
Many credits reference relevant industry Standards,
which are typically guidelines set forth by professional
organizations or government agencies
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LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
LEED for New Construction
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels


LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation
(LEED-NC) is the rating system designed to guide and
distinguish high-performance commercial and
institutional projects.

office buildings

recreational facilities

high-rise residential

manufacturing plants

government buildings

laboratories
Download a blank LEED-NC scoring checklist here.
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified26-32
Silver
33-38
Gold
39-51
Platinum 52-69
LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels

LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) measures
operations, improvements, and maintenance in
order to maximize operational efficiency and
minimize environmental impacts.

It addresses issues of existing building such as


cleaning & maintenance
(including chemical use)

exterior maintenance

recycling programs

systems upgrades.
Download a blank LEED-EB scoring checklist here.
What is LEED?/
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified34-42
Silver
43-50
Gold
51-67
Platinum 68-92
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels

LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) certifies
tenant improvements that are healthy to work in,
less expensive to operate and maintain, and have
a reduced environmental footprint.

LEED-CI recognizes the sustainable choices of
tenants and designers, who do not always have
control over whole-building operations.

Download a blank LEED-CI scoring checklist here.
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified21-26
Silver
27-31
Gold
32-41
Platinum 42-57
LEED for Core and Shell
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels

LEED for Core & Shell (LEED-CS) is a rating
system for speculatively developed buildings, and
covers base building elements such as structure,
envelope and HVAC system.

LEED-CS is designed to complement the LEED-CI
rating system, allowing future tenants to capitalize
on green strategies implemented by the developer

Download a blank LEED-CS scoring checklist
here.
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified23-27
Silver
28-33
Gold
34-44
Platinum 45-61
LEED for Schools
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels

LEED for Schools recognizes quantifiable efforts to
build schools that are healthy, conducive to
learning, and cost-effective to operate.

Based on the LEED for New Construction rating
system, it addresses issues such as:


classroom acoustics

mold prevention

environmental site

assessment
master planning
Download a blank LEED for Schools checklist here.
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Considerations
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified29-36
Silver
37-43
Gold
44-57
Platinum 58-79
LEED for Retail
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS

Still in development, LEED for Retail will eventually
address the different types of spaces that retailers
need for their particular product lines.

When released, LEED for Retail will comprise two
different rating systems:


LEED for Retail: New Construction

LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors
Both LEED for Retail rating systems are expected to
launch in the first quarter of 2009.
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LEED for Healthcare


LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Still in development, LEED for Healthcare is
intended to meet the unique needs of the health
care market.

medical offices

inpatient care facilities

assisted living facilities

outpatient care facilities

medical research centers

long term care facilities
The LEED for Healthcare rating system is a
collaboration between the Green Guide for
Healthcare (GGHC) and US Green Building
Council.
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LEED for Homes
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
Certification Levels

LEED for Homes certifies high-performance homes
that use less natural resources, create less waste,
and are healthier and more comfortable to live in.

Although developed by the USGBC, LEED for
Homes is rated by LEED for Homes Providers –
local organizations with demonstrated experience
in their region's market.
The Foundation for Building does the rating in NM.

Download a blank LEED for Homes checklist here.
What is LEED?/
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Considerations
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Application
Tier
Points
Certified45-59
Silver
60-74
Gold
75-89
Platinum 90+
LEED for Neighborhood
Development

LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
LEED for Neighborhood Development verifies that
development locations and design meet accepted
goals of sustainability and smart growth. The rating
system recognizes quantifiable efforts to

Reduce urban sprawl

Protect threatened species

Decrease automobile
dependence

Encourage healthy living

Still in development, LEED for Neighborhood
Development is a collaboration among USGBC, the
Congress for the New Urbanism, and the Natural
Resources Defense Council.

Download a blank LEED-ND scoring checklist here.
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LEED for Campuses
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS

LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus
Building is a guide for LEED-NC applications such
as corporate campuses, college campuses, and
government installations.

It is intended for projects where either

several buildings are being constructed

a single building is constructed in a setting of existing
buildings
AND the buildings are commonly owned or planned
with the ability to share amenities or common
design features.
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Owner Considerations
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS

Owner’s Contribution to the LEED Project

Prerequisites to LEED Certification

Cost Considerations

Impact on Schedule

Selecting the Project Team

Writing the Solicitation
What is LEED?/
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Owner Contributions


LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
The owner contributes to a high LEED score by
making sensitive site choices and establishing
beneficial policies.

building site selection

restricted smoking areas

use of renewable energy

treating contaminated land
To make the most out of a LEED project, the owner
should be genuinely committed to the sustainable
goals embodied in the project’s design and
construction. Owners can show leadership by

encouraging alternative commuting

rewarding healthy employee lifestyles

community outreach programs

green housekeeping policies
What is LEED?/
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Considerations
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LEED Prerequisites
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
To be a candidate for LEED certification, a project
must satisfy certain minimum requirements. In LEEDNC, these include:

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Fundamental Building Commissioning

Minimum Energy Performance

Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
What is LEED?/
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Considerations
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LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
The LEED Template
The LEED template is a form that must be completed
for each prerequisite and credit attempted.
Enter your
name.
Complete all required fields.
What is LEED?/
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LEED Rating
Systems
Enter your company.
Specify compliance
path if appropriate.
Owner’s/Cost
Considerations
LEED Online
Application
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
The LEED Template
Use an optional narrative to
explain anything out of
ordinary.
Enter identifying
information to sign off on
credit.
What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
LEED Rating
Systems
Earned points
appear
automatically.
Click here to save
input to LEED-Online.
Owner’s/Cost
Considerations
LEED Online
Application
Owner Considerations
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS

Owner’s Contribution to the LEED Project

Prerequisites to LEED Certification

Cost Considerations

Impact on Schedule

Selecting the Project Team

Writing the Solicitation
What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
LEED Rating
Systems
Owner’s/Cost
Considerations
LEED Online
Application
LEED for
PROJECT
TEAMS
LEED for Project Teams
•
What is LEED? and LEED Toolbox
•
Understanding LEED Rating Systems
•
Owner’s Considerations
•
Introduction to LEED Online
•
Back to Green Building Foundations
What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
LEED Rating
Systems
Owner’s/Cost
Considerations
LEED Online
Application

GREEN BUILDING FOUNDATIONS

LEED for PROJECT TEAMS

LEED for DESIGN TEAMS

LEED for CONSTRUCTION TEAMS
What is LEED?/
LEED Toolbox
LEED Rating
Systems
Owner’s/Cost
Considerations
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Application
LEED for Design Teams



The Integrated Design Process
Application of LEED in the Design
Process
Navigating the LEED Checklist
This resource is based on the USGBC’s LEED-NC (New
Construction) version 2.2 Rating System
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
The Integrated Design
Process



Defining Integrated Design
Team Member Roles in the Integrated
Design Process
Integrating LEED with the Project
Schedule
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Team Member Roles

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
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



Working with a LEED Project Manager
Working with a Commissioning Agent
The Owner
The Architect
The Landscape Architect
The Mechanical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer
Specialty Consultants
The Contractor
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
The Integrated Design
Process



Defining Integrated Design
Team Member Roles in the Integrated
Design Process
Integrating LEED with the Project
Schedule
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Application of LEED in the
Design Process



Setting Basic Project Parameters
Integrating LEED into the Design
Process
Including LEED in the Contract
Documents
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Integrating LEED into the
Design Process

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

Site Design
Water Efficiency
Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Materiality
Process and Operations
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Site Design
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When planning your site, in general, the following
items are considered for LEED certification:
Site lighting
does not spill
beyond the
project
boundary
Paving
materials
are light
colored or
under shade
Integrated Design
Storm
water is
retained
on site
Parking
capacity
does not
exceed
code
Design for LEED
Parking for
carpoolers
and fuelefficient
vehicles is
provided
Open
space with
native
vegetation
is provided
LEED Checklist
Bicycle
parking
is
provided
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Water Efficiency
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When planning for water efficiency, in general, the
following items are considered for LEED
certification:
The amount of
water needed
for sewage
conveyance is
reduced
Toilets,
urinals,
showers and
sinks are lowflow
Plantings are
low or no
water use
Integrated Design
Rainwater is
reused on
site for
irrigation
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Mechanical Systems
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When planning for energy efficiency, in general,
the following items are considered for LEED
certification:
On-site
renewable
energy
systems are
considered
Building
envelope and
systems are
optimized to
reduce energy
use
Carbon dioxide
monitors are
installed to
improve indoor
air quality
Integrated Design
A fair amount
of comfort
controls are
installed
Design for LEED
Building
systems are
measured to
verify
performance
LEED Checklist
A thermal
comfort
survey is
implemente
d
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Electrical Systems
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When planning for energy efficiency, in general,
the following items are considered for LEED
certification:
On-site
renewable
energy
systems are
considered
Building lighting
systems and
controls are
optimized to
reduce energy
use
The building is
designed to
allow optimal
daylight
Integrated Design
A fair amount
of lighting
controls are
installed
Design for LEED
Site lighting
does not
spill beyond
the project
boundary
LEED Checklist
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Materiality
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When planning for resource efficiency, in general,
the following items are considered for LEED
certification:
Space is
allocated in the
building to
accommodate
recyclable
materials
Salvaged
materials are
incorporated
into the
project
Integrated Design
Wood from
sustainably
managed
forests is
used
Design for LEED
Recycled
content
materials are
incorporated
into the
project
Regionally
harvested and
manufactured
materials are
incorporated
into the project
LEED Checklist
Low-VOC
materials are
used inside
the building
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Process & Operations
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
When responsibly planning for healthy operations,
in general, the following items are considered for
LEED certification:
Construction
waste is
diverted
from landfill
Indoor air
quality is
considered
during
construction
Integrated Design
Smoking is
prohibited in
the building
Power from
a green-e
certified
source is
purchased
Green
purchasing
is
considered
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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INTEGRATING
LEED INTO THE
DESIGN
PROCESS
Navigating the LEED
Checklist
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
Introduction to the LEED Checklist
Understanding Prerequisites
Becoming Familiar with LEED Credit
Categories
Exploration of Innovation in Design
Introduction to LEED Online
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Introduction to the LEED
Checklist
The LEED Checklist lists the mandatory prerequisites
required for LEED certification, and optional credits
available for consideration towards the desired LEED
certification level. Credits are valued at one point or more.
Certification status is based on the number of points
achieved. Under LEED for New Construction version 2.2,
up to 69 points are available for certification.
The checklist is organized by credit category.
There are 3 boxes to the left of each credit. A mark may
be made here by the LEED Project Manager to determine
if a credit is a Yes, ? (Maybe) or a No. These credits will
be tallied at the bottom of the scorecard to determine your
LEED rating level.
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Understanding
Prerequisites
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Achievement of prerequisites is mandatory for
any level of LEED certification. The following is
a list of the prerequisites:
SS Pr 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
EA Pr 1: Fundamental Commissioning
EA Pr 2: Minimum Energy Performance
EA Pr 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
MR Pr 1: Storage & Collection of Recyclables
EQ Pr 1: Minimum IAQ Performance
EQ Pr 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Prerequisites may vary depending on the LEED Rating
System type. Ask your LEED Project Manager for more
information.
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
Storage & Collection of
Recyclables
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Intent: Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by
building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in
landfills.
Reference Standard:
None
Where to Find It:
Drawings: Floor plan, Site plan (AS-101, A-101)
Specifications: Divisions 20-29 [Facility Services Subgroup]
Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Materials & Resources
Prerequisite 1
How-to Guide
What to Document:
Sample Template
Sample Documentation
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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UNDERSTANDING
PREREQUISITES
Heat Island Effect: NonRoof
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Intent: Conserve existing natural areas and restore
damaged areas to provide habitat and promote
biodiversity.
Reference Standard:
None
Where to Find It:
Drawings: Civil Drawings, Site Plan (i.e. C-101, AS-101)
Specifications: MasterSpec Division 03 [Concrete]
Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Sustainable Sites, Credit
7.1
How-to Guide
What to Document:
Sample Template
Sample Documentation
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
EXEMPLARY
PERFORMANCE
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SUSTAINABLE
SITES
Enhanced Refrigerant
Management
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Intent: Reduce ozone depletion and support early
compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing
contribution to global warming.
Reference Standard:
None
Where to Find It:
Drawings: Mechanical Drawings (M-101)
Specifications: MasterSpec Division 20-29 [Facility
Services
Subgroup]
Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Energy & Atmosphere,
Credit 4
How-to Guide
What to Document:
Sample Template
Sample Documentation
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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ENERGY &
ATMOSPHERE
Outdoor Air Delivery
Monitoring
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Intent: Provide capacity for ventilation system
monitoring to help sustain occupant comfort and wellbeing.
Reference Standard:
None
Where to Find It:
Drawings: Mechanical (M-101)
Specifications: MasterSpec Divisions 23 [HVAC]
Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Indoor
Environmental
Quality Credit 1
How-to Guide
What to Document:
Sample Template
Sample Documentation
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
Thermal Comfort,
Verification
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Intent: Provide for the assessment of building thermal
comfort over time.
Reference Standard:
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
Where to Find It:
Drawings: N/A
Specifications: N/A
Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Indoor
Quality Credit 7.2
How-to Guide
Environmental
What to Document:
Sample Template
Sample Documentation
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
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INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
Exploration of Innovation
in Design
The purpose of this category is to recognize projects for
innovative building features. An innovation credit is
available if a strategy:
1. Results in building performance that greatly exceeds the
requirements of an existing LEED credit, OR
2. Addresses sustainable benefits not listed in an existing
LEED credit.
There are 4 points available in this category. Additionally,
one point is available for using a LEED Accredited
Professional in the facilitation process.
Click here to see the USGBC Innovation in Design (I&D)
Credit Catalogue.
Click here to see a sample I&D credit template.
Integrated Design
Design for LEED
LEED Checklist
LEED for
DESIGN
TEAMS
Thank You!
Administered by Susie Marbury,
Energy Efficiency & Green Building Administrator
cleanenergynm.org
Presented this afternoon by:
Noreen Richards, LEED AP