A RESOURCE FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS IN NEW MEXICO Administered by Susie Marbury, Energy Efficiency & Green Building Administrator cleanenergynm.org Presented

A RESOURCE FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS IN NEW MEXICO

Administered by Susie Marbury,

Energy Efficiency & Green Building Administrator

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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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Defining Sustainability

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Design Concepts

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Integrated Design/Construction Process

“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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Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Environmental Quality

Concepts

Strategies

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Concepts

Strategies

Resources

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.

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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 2-10%. 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

Carbon Dioxide and Air Changes

VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Outdoor Hazards- Particulates, Pollen and Cigarettes

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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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.

Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Carbon Dioxide and Air Changes


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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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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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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 high-performance filters.

Indoor Air Quality: Strategies- Outdoor Hazards


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In the spring and fall, pollen reaches high levels in New Mexico

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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


Common molds found in buildings

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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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”

Indoor Air Quality Association

OSHA’s Safety and Health Topics for Indoor Air Quality




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Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Environmental Quality

Concepts

Strategies

Resources

Concepts

Strategies

Resources

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.




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Design Concepts

Response to the Natural Environment

Resource Efficiency

Health and Well-being of Occupants

Integrated Design/Construction Process

“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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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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Additional Consultants

Impacts on Schedule

Additional Construction Costs

Costs Associated with LEED Certification

These are the costs most commonly understood to be associated with green building:




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Costs & Benefits of Green BuildingsBenefits of Green Building in NM

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Reduced Operating Expenses

Increased Property & Leasing Values

Marketing and PR Benefits

Tax Incentives

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Health & Well-being of Occupants

Benefits of Green Buildings in NM

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 well-being 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

Benefits of Green Buildings in NM

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 McKee-Wallwork 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 LEED-Silver Certification, it won the 2008 NAIOP Award of Excellence for Small Office Buildings.

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First Costs

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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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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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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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Incentives & Mandates- Green Buildings in NM

Mandates:

Federal mandates

State Executive Order for State agency buildings

City of Albuquerque Executive order

City of Albuquerque Conservation Code

Water Conservation laws in NM

Incentives:

Federal Tax Incentives

NM SBTC and Other Tax Incentives

Albuquerque’s Greenpath Program

Other Municipalities and Organizations

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What is LEED?/LEED Toolbox

LEED Online Application

Owner’s/Cost Considerations

LEED Rating Systems

• What is LEED? and LEED Toolbox

• Understanding LEED Rating Systems

• Owner’s Considerations

• Introduction to LEED Online

• Back to Green Building Foundations

LEED for PROJECT TEAMSLEED for Project Teams




LEED Rating Systems

“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”

A third-party certification program for green buildings

A nationally accepted benchmark used to quantify performance in five key areas:

sustainable site development water savings energy efficiency

A rating system that owners, designers, and contractors can use to evaluate their efforts toward sustainability in the built environment.

What is LEED?

materials selection indoor environmental

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LEED Rating Systems

LEED is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The USGBC is not a government agency but a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices.

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.

There are many regional USGBC chapters that provide green building resources, education, and networking opportunities in their communities.

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LEED Rating Systems

USGBC Website – information on LEED certification and professional accreditation, industry news and event information, educational resources, and more

How-To-Guide to LEED Certification – free NM publication that walks the reader through the steps of preparing a LEED application, including navigating LEED-Online

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

LEED AP – consultants whose experience in LEED projects and thorough understanding of the Rating Systems prepares them to guide you through the certification process

LEED Checklist – document used to choose credits and tally expected points, varies among different LEED rating systems

The LEED ToolboxLEED for PROJECT TEAMS




LEED Rating Systems

LEED Rating Systems

LEED currently encompasses several project-specific rating systems and application guides.

New Construction

Core & Shell

Commercial Interiors

Existing Buildings

Schools

Depending on their level of achievement, LEED projects can reach four levels of certification.

Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

Retail

Healthcare

Homes

Neighborhood Development





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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.

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





LEED Rating Systems

LEED for New Construction

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

high-rise residential

government buildings

Download a blank LEED-NC scoring checklist here.

recreational facilities

manufacturing plants

laboratories

Certification Levels

Tier PointsCertified26-32 Silver 33-38 Gold 39-51 Platinum 52-69





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LEED for Existing Buildings

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)

recycling programs

Download a blank LEED-EB scoring checklist here.

exterior maintenance

systems upgrades.







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LEED for Commercial Interiors

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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LEED for Core and Shell

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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LEED for Schools

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

environmental site assessment

Download a blank LEED for Schools checklist here.

mold prevention

master planning







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LEED for Retail

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

Still in development, LEED for Healthcare is intended to meet the unique needs of the health care market.

medical offices

assisted living facilities

medical research centers

The LEED for Healthcare rating system is a collaboration between the Green Guide for Healthcare (GGHC) and US Green Building Council.

inpatient care facilities

outpatient care facilities

long term care facilities





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LEED for Homes

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.


Tier PointsCertified45-59 Silver 60-74 Gold 75-89 Platinum90+





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LEED for Neighborhood Development

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

Decrease automobile dependence

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.

Protect threatened species

Encourage healthy living





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LEED for Campuses

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

Owner’s Contribution to the LEED Project

Prerequisites to LEED Certification

Cost Considerations

Impact on Schedule

Selecting the Project Team

Writing the Solicitation





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Owner Contributions

The owner contributes to a high LEED score by making sensitive site choices and establishing beneficial policies.

building site selection

restricted smoking areas

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

use of renewable energy

treating contaminated land





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LEED Prerequisites

To be a candidate for LEED certification, a project must satisfy certain minimum requirements. In LEED-NC, 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





LEED Rating Systems

Complete all required fields.

Enter your name.

Specify compliance path if

appropriate.

Enter your company.

The LEED TemplateThe LEED template is a form that must be completed for each prerequisite and credit attempted.





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Enter identifying information to sign off on

credit.

Use an optional narrative to explain anything out of

ordinary.

Click here to save input to LEED-Online.

Earned points appear

automatically.

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LEED Rating Systems

Owner Considerations

Owner’s Contribution to the LEED Project

Prerequisites to LEED Certification

Cost Considerations

Impact on Schedule

Selecting the Project Team

Writing the Solicitation





LEED Rating Systems

• What is LEED? and LEED Toolbox

• Understanding LEED Rating Systems

• Owner’s Considerations

• Introduction to LEED Online

• Back to Green Building Foundations

LEED for PROJECT TEAMSLEED for Project Teams




LEED Rating Systems





LEED for Design Teams

This resource is based on the USGBC’s LEED-NC (New Construction) version 2.2 Rating System

The Integrated Design Process Application of LEED in the Design

Process Navigating the LEED Checklist


Integrated Design Design for LEED LEED Checklist

The Integrated Design Process

Defining Integrated Design Team Member Roles in the Integrated

Design Process Integrating LEED with the Project

Schedule



Team Member Roles

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



The Integrated Design Process

Defining Integrated Design Team Member Roles in the Integrated

Design Process Integrating LEED with the Project

Schedule



Application of LEED in the Design Process

Setting Basic Project Parameters Integrating LEED into the Design

Process Including LEED in the Contract

Documents



Integrating LEED into the Design Process

Site Design Water Efficiency Mechanical Systems Electrical Systems Materiality Process and Operations



Site DesignWhen planning your site, in general, the following items are considered for LEED certification:

Storm water is retained on site

Bicycle parking

is provided

Parking capacity does not exceed code

Paving materials are light

colored or under shade

Open space with

native vegetation is provided

Parking for carpoolers and fuel-efficient

vehicles is provided

Site lighting does not spill beyond the

project boundary

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Water EfficiencyWhen planning for water efficiency, in general, the following items are considered for LEED certification:

Toilets, urinals,

showers and sinks are low-

flow

Plantings are low or no water use

The amount of water needed

for sewage conveyance is

reduced

Rainwater is reused on

site for irrigation

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Mechanical SystemsWhen planning for energy efficiency, in general, the following items are considered for LEED certification:

Building envelope and systems are optimized to

reduce energy use

On-site renewable

energy systems are considered

Building systems are measured to

verify performance

Carbon dioxide monitors are installed to

improve indoor air quality

A fair amount of comfort

controls are installed

A thermal comfort

survey is implemented

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Electrical SystemsWhen planning for energy efficiency, in general, the following items are considered for LEED certification:

Building lighting systems and controls are optimized to

reduce energy use

On-site renewable

energy systems are considered

Site lighting does not

spill beyond the project boundary

The building is designed to

allow optimal daylight

A fair amount of lighting

controls are installed

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MaterialityWhen 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

Recycled content

materials are incorporated

into the project

Regionally harvested and manufactured materials are incorporated

into the project

Wood from sustainably managed forests is

used

Low-VOC materials are used inside the building

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Process & OperationsWhen responsibly planning for healthy operations, in general, the following items are considered for LEED certification:

Construction waste is diverted

from landfill

Smoking is prohibited in the building

Power from a green-e certified source is

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considered during

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Green purchasing

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Navigating the LEED Checklist

Introduction to the LEED Checklist Understanding Prerequisites Becoming Familiar with LEED Credit

Categories Exploration of Innovation in Design Introduction to LEED Online



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.



Understanding Prerequisites

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.



Storage & Collection of RecyclablesIntent: 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 1How-to Guide

What to Document: Sample TemplateSample Documentation

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Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof

Intent: Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.


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 7.1How-to Guide


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Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementIntent: Reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing contribution to global warming.


Where to Find It: Drawings: Mechanical Drawings (M-101)Specifications: MasterSpec Division 20-29 [Facility

Services Subgroup]Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Energy &

Atmosphere, Credit 4How-to Guide


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Outdoor Air Delivery MonitoringIntent: Provide capacity for ventilation system monitoring to help sustain occupant comfort and well-being.


Where to Find It: Drawings: Mechanical (M-101)Specifications: MasterSpec Divisions 23 [HVAC]Checklist & LEED Reference Guide: Indoor

Environmental Quality Credit 1How-to Guide


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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY



Thermal Comfort, Verification

Intent: Provide for the assessment of building thermal comfort over time.

Reference Standard: ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

Where to Find It: Drawings: N/ASpecifications: N/AChecklist & LEED Reference Guide: Indoor

Environmental Quality Credit 7.2How-to Guide


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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, OR2. 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.



Thank You!

Administered by Susie Marbury,

Energy Efficiency & Green Building Administrator

cleanenergynm.org

Presented this afternoon by:

Noreen Richards, LEED AP