Leed certification improvements_silver_togold

MAKING THE JUMP FROM S ILVER TO GOLD

GRAB THE LEED

TABLE of ConTEnTsLEED CERTIfICATIon ............................................................................3WInDoW fILM As A TooL foR LEED CERTIfICATIon .........17PoInTs GAInED WITH WInDoW fILM ...........................................23WInDoW fILM RoI ..................................................................................47

noTE: PLEAsE skIP To sLIDE 8 If you ARE ALREADy fAMILIAR WITH THE PRInCIPLEs of LEED CERTIfICATIon

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WHAT Is LEED CERTIfICATIon?It’s an InternatIonally recognIzed green buIldIng certIfIcatIon system

Offers 3rd party verification that a project was designed and built usingstrategies to improve performance in the areas of:

– Energy savings– Water efficiency– CO2 emissions reduction– Improved indoor environmental quality– Stewardship of resources

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BEnEfITs of THE LEED RATInG sysTEM– Internationally accepted benchmark for the design/construction of green

building projects

– Third-party certification

– Promotes whole-building approach to sustainability

– Identifies opportunities for making improvements that have immediate and measureable impact on a building’s performance

• Creates a market for products and tools that help meet these challenges

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CREDITs vs. PoInTs – WHAT’s THE sToRy?Each LEED category is assigned a certain number of credits

Categories are broken down into credit sections

Credit sections feature subcategories worth a set amount of LEED points

Qualifying for a certain number of LEED points certifies your building

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THE vALuE of A CREDITExAMPLE: InDooR EnvIRonMEnT CREDIT 8 – DAyLIGHT AnD vIEWs

– IEQ Credit 8 offers up to 2 points

• Credit 8.1 (1 point) - To provide a connection to the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views for 50% of all spaces

• Credit 8.2 (1 point) - To provide a connection to the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views, for 75% of all spaces

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THE LEED 110 PoInT sCALE

from USGBC.org

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Silver oR Gold.WHAT’s THE DIffEREnCE?

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10 PoInTs. *Out of a possible 100 points + 10 bonus points

**�Certified�40+�points,�Silver�50+�points, Gold�60+�points, Platinum 80+ points

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ARE THE ExTRA 10 PoInTs WoRTH IT?

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1: http://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.html2: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/leed-program-leads-to-potential-profits-51367.aspx

“ LEED-CERTIfIED BuILDInGs CAn GEnERATE A 7 to 12% increaSe In nET oPERATInG InCoME By reducinG operatinG coStS.” 1

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“ An InvEsTMEnT of $4 per Square foot In LEED BuILDInG fEATuREs addS about 50 centS PER squARE fooT To THE AnnuAL REnT.” 1

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“ GREEn BuILDInGs GEnERATE 3.5% hiGher oCCuPAnCy RATEs, 3% hiGher REnTAL RATEs AnD HAvE A 6.6% improved RETuRn on InvEsTMEnT.”2

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“ GREEn BuILDInGs sEE An averaGe increaSe of 7.5% In BuILDInG vALuEs CoMPARED To ConvEnTIonALLy ConsTRuCTED BuILDInGs”2

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ARE 10 pointS HARD To EARn?

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no. In fACT,one improvement, LIkEInsTALLInG WInDoW fILM, CAn HELP you make the jump.

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Isn’T WInDoW fILM jusT TInT?

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no. noT AT ALL.WInDoW fILM sERvEs A LoT of PuRPosEs BEyonD jusT TInT, InCLuDInG:

soLAR ConTRoL

– Reduces solar heat gain up to 72% and reduces the number and severity of hot and cold spots throughout a building

LoW-E

– Adds as much as 92% more insulating power to your window glass, effectively transforming single-pane windows into double-pane, and double-pane into triple

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PRoTECTIvE

– Provides an optically clear yet powerful barrier that

helps hold glass in place should impact occur

AnTI-GRAffITI

– Reduces or eliminates need for expensive replacement

glass due to graffiti

DEsIGnER

– Repurposes existing glass at a fraction of the cost of

designed or etched glass

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In fACT, window film Is AT THE CuTTInG EDGE of tech innovation

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LoW-E WInDoW fILMsNew low-e window films redirect a substantial amount of solar and radiant energy back to their source for year-round heating and cooling benefits. This technology can deliver up to 92% more insulating power to current windows.

Click on this graphic to see how it works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyKlP2trTrc

http://www.enerlogicfilm.com

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HoW CAn window film HELP you?

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EARn uP To 9 PoInTs WITH WInDoW fILMs

InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy 3ptS.

InnovATIons In oPERATIons & uPGRADE 3ptS.

susTAInABLE sITEs 1pt.

EnERGy & ATMosPHERE 1pt.

MATERIALs & REsouRCEs 1pt.

LET In DAyLIGHT.Enjoy THE vIEW.

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REAson To InsTALLSolar-control and glare-reduction properties help reduce the need for closed blinds or shades, thereby increasing the amount of daylight allowed in

BEnEfITs REALIzEDOpen the working environment and connect occupants with the outdoors

InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy

CREDITs 8.1 + 8.2 – DAyLIGHT & vIEWs (1 To 2 PoInTs)

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CAsE sTuDy:

nã Hõ’ oLA sPA, HonoLuLu, HI – Vista™ Ultima rejected 75% of the solar heat

– Reduced spa’s ambient temperature to a comfortable level

– Reduced glare by 87% and eased eye strain


CREDITs 8.1 + 8.2 – DAyLIGHT & vIEWs (1 To 2 PoInTs)

BLoCk ouT uv RAysInnovATIons In oPERATIons & uPGRADEs

CREDIT 1 – InnovATIonIn uPGRADEs,oPERATIons& MAnAGEMEnT(1 PoInT)

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REAson To InsTALL

UV protection (up to 99.9%) provided by many films helps shield

occupants and furnishings from harmful and damaging ultraviolet rays

BEnEfITs REALIzEDProtects and extends life of interior fixtures/furnishings* and helps protect occupants’ skin

Many window films are recognized by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective for protection against skin cancer

InnovATIons In oPERATIons & uPGRADEs

CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons & MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)

*�The�nature�of�certain�delicate�fabrics�and�dyes�will�lead�to�premature�fading�regardless�of�the�application�of�window�film.

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CAsE sTuDy:

nEjAD & sTRAuss GALLERIEs,

kInG of PRussIA, PA

– Installed Vista™ UVShield®

– Increased visibility without color distortion

– Rejected 99.9% of all ultraviolet light

– Reduced sun glare by 36%



InDooR EnvIRonMEnTAL quALITy

CREDIT 7.1 – THERMAL CoMfoRT (1 PoInT)

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REAson To InsTALL

Reduce solar heat gain up to 75%

BEnEfIT REALIzED

Improve occupant comfort and productivity



PRODUCTIVITY

78º 79º 80º 81º 82º 83º

100%

98%

96%

94%

92%

90%

* According to a report entitled, Control of Temperature for Health and Productivity inOffices, there is a 2% drop in productivity for each degree above 78°F. (TAC)

www.tac.com/data/internal/data/09/20/.../Building+Optimization.pdf For each degree above 78º F, productivity drops 2%

*”Control�of�temperature�for�health�and�productivity�in�offices”

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CAsE sTuDy:EDIson PLAzA, DETRoIT, MI

– Installed LLumar® Low-E 1220 Window Film on 80,000 sq ft

of bronze single pane glass

– Crew of 4-6 installers worked only at night and installed the film in

2½ months

– Reduced annual energy use by at least 5%

– Reduced heat gain by 70%

– Entire installation of window film produced a 2.6 year payback



susTAInABLE sITEsCREDIT 7 – LIGHT PoLLuTIon(1 PoInT)

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REAson To InsTALLMost films reduce light transmission by 50% or more

BEnEfITs REALIzEDHelp protect your home and the environment

susTAInABLE sITEs

CREDIT 7 – LIGHT PoLLuTIon (1 PoInT)

Increase in light pollution in North America

EnERGy & ATMosPHERE

CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy

PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)

ExCEED EnERGy sTAR®

sTAnDARD

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REAson To InsTALLWindow films can provide as much as 5-15% whole building energy savings, enabling improvement in Building Energy Star Rating

BEnEfITs REALIzEDLowers energy bills and saves money for future energy investments and building improvements

You can estimate the amount you’ll save by taking theVista Films One Minute Challenge™

EnERGy & ATMosPHERE

CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)

http://www.vista-films.com/en/CommercialOneMinuteChallenge.aspx

http://www.vista-films.com/en/CommercialOneMinuteChallenge.aspx

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AvERAGE sAvInGsOf the many energy-saving solutions available for your building, Vista™ Window Films provides one of the best returns on investment.

Average of 6.6 times greater cost savings per dollar invested compared to window replacement

Average payback of less than 3 years

Helps reduce your energy costs by 5-15%

EnERGy & ATMosPHERE

CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)


CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs,

oPERATIons & MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)

PRoTECTIon fRoMGLAss HAzARDs

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REAson To InsTALLSafety and security films upgrade existing glass to help protect occupants from injuries due to glass hazards

BEnEfITs REALIzEDCreates added security, see for yourself



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyKlP2trTrc

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CAsE sTuDy:joHn f kEnnEDy CEnTER, WAsHInGTon, DC– Avoided costly window replacement

– Protected guests in the event of glass breakage due to severe weather or other hazards

– 7-mil thick clear film was fitted to all glass entryways and walls




CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs,

oPERATIons & MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)

REPuRPosEExIsTInG GLAss

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REAson To InsTALLDesigner films repurpose interior glass for decorative uses instead of replacing (and disposing of) the existing glass

BEnEfITs REALIzEDDesigner films can be installed at a fraction of the cost of replacing current glass with designed or etched glass

Experiment with this tool to view how your space could look with the addition of decorative film



http://www.llumar.com/en/DecorativeFilmViewer.aspx#viewer

http://www.llumar.com/en/DecorativeFilmViewer.aspx#viewer

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CAsE sTuDy: ERICsson HEADquARTERs, PLAno, Tx– Applied over 30K sq. ft. of LLumar® NRM-PS2 (Frost) film to the

interior office glass

– Delivered thousands of dollars in savings versus replacement with etched glass

– Provided enhanced privacy for employees



MATERIALs & REsouRCEs

CREDIT 2 – oPTIMIzE usE of ALTERnATIvE

MATERIALs (1 PoInT)

usE LoCAL MATERIALs

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REAson To InsTALLThe use of local and regional materials reduces pollution and transportation costs associated with the delivery of materials to the job site. Credit is possible if 50% or more of a product is harvested or processed within 500 miles of the LEED Project

For�projects�utilizing�Solutia�Performance�Films�products,�a�project�would�need�to�be�within�500�miles�of�Martinsville,�VA(USA)�manufacturing�facilities�to�qualify.

BEnEfITs REALIzEDSupports the use of indigenous resources and reduces the environmental impacts resulting from transportation

MATERIALs & REsouRCEs

CREDIT 2 – oPTIMIzE usE of ALTERnATIvE MATERIALs (1 PoInT)

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sIGnIfICAnT RETuRn on InvEsTMEnTIn addition to helping a building make the jump from silver to gold LEED certification, the installation of window film yields a number of benefits: – Helps to save energy and reduce seasonal energy bills

– Helps to protect your skin from harmful rays and preserve material investments like furniture

– Increases productivity of employees who work in a temperature controlled environment

– Protects your home and the environment from intrusive lighting

– Lowers energy bills and saves money that can be reinvested in future energy improvements

– Repurposes existing glass at a fraction of the cost of designed or etched glass

– Supports the use of indigenous resources and reduces the environmental impacts resulting from transportation

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PLEAsE noTE

There is no claim or implication that window film alone can provide all of the benefits for obtaining the points in each section.

Window film can assist with obtaining the total benefits necessary for obtaining the LEED points.

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