EGBC LEED Training - ID and fundamentals Rev 1.pdf

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LEED NC v2.2Innovation & Design and LEED Fundamentals

Rev 1 : June 2008


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Innovation & Design ProcessIDc1.1-1.4: Innovation in Design 1-4 points

Intent:

Option 1 - Exemplary performance - Exceeding the requirements of anexisting credit

Option 2 - Innovative performance in Green Building categories notspecifically addressed by LEED

Option 3 Use a Green Building Credit from another rating tool

Design or Construction Submittal


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Innovation & Design ProcessIDc1.1-1.4: Innovation in Design 1-4 points

Requirements

For the proposed Innovation point, identify the: Intent

ProposedRequirement

Proposed Documentation Submittals to demonstrate compliance

Potential Technologies and Strategies

Design approach that might be used to meet the requirements.


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Innovation & Design Process

IDc1.1-1.4: Innovation in Design 1-4 points

Summary

Written by the projectDocumentation

Written by the projectTechnologies

Written by the projectRequirements

Written by the projectIntent

Design or Construction Submittal


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IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional 1point

Intent

To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEEDfor NC project and to streamline the application and certificationprocess.

Construction Submittal


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Requirements

At least one principal participant of the project team shall be a LEEDAccredited Professional.


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The LEED APs role on a LEED Project:

Support , encourage and even

possibly facilitate the integrateddesign process

Streamline the application andcertification process.

Educate the project team membersabout green building design &construction and application of theLEED Rating System early in the lifeof the project.


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Name of the LEED AP

Name of the LEED APs Company

Description of the LEED APs role

Copy of the LEED APs certificate

Documentation

Engage a LEED APTechnologies

At least one principal participant of the project team shall be a LEED AccreditedProfessional.

Requirements

To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED for NC projectand to streamline the application and certification process.

Intent

Summary

Construction Submittal


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LEED FUNDAMENTALS


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LEED Fundamentals

LEED On-line

Enables team to upload credittemplates

Track Credit Interpretation Requests(CIRs)

Communicate with reviewersthroughout the design andconstruction reviews

Each responsible party uploads thedocumentation for their signed credittemplates

However, its helpful to designate a

member of the team to coordinate andmanage the documentationsubmission process.


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LEED Letter Templates


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Submitting a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)

Process for submitting a Credit InterpretationRequest (CIR)

Review previously submitted CIR rulings

If none of the existing CIR rulings arerelevant, submit a new CIR

Provide concise description of theissue

Refer back to the Prerequisite/CreditsIntent

Provide recommended solution/proposal

CIRs cost $220/request*

*Before LEED On-line, projectswere given two free CIRs

The USGBC will rule on the CIRelectronically according to the postedscheduled.

Response will be posted on theUSGBC CIR webpage or emailed.


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LEED NC Application / Certification

Fee based on Project size

Minimum, $/SF, and Maximum

Reduced rate for members

1. Design Phase Review

Submit documentation for select credits the USGBCassesses from design documentation

Credit is not awarded at this phase

The USGBC indicates prereq/credit isanticipated, audited or rejected.

In construction phase submission, projects must

verify design credit elements were implementedas intended (or provide new documentation).

2. Construction Phase Review

All attempted credits

Preliminary review: anticipated, audited or

rejected. Final Review/ Offer of Certification Rating

Accept or appeal

Platinum Projects will receive rebate on certification fees


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LEED Cost overview

NOTE: Study undertaken with 40 individual LEED buildings: 32 Office buildings 8 Schools

Distributed by: 8 LEED Certified 21 LEED Silver 9 LEED Gold 2 LEED Platinum

+2,0MEAN

+6,8Platinum

+2,2Gold

+1,9Silver

+0,7Certified

Cost incremental for

Sustainability (%)

Level of LEED

Certification

When analyzing the cost we should always talk of basic costs (derived

from the necessary cost for LEED) and added costs (derived from the

additional costs to improve a credit or obtain the desired certification)


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More information: www.usgbc.org

Exam Study: http://www.cce.ufl.edu/LEED/index.asp


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Example Exam Questions

There are 4 categories of questions:

Type 1) Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents & Requirements

Type 2) Coordinate Project and Team

Type 3) Implement LEED Process

Type 4) Verify, Participate in and perform technical analyses required for LEEDCredits


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Example Exam QuestionsType 3) Implement LEED Process

1) LEED project registration provides which two of the following? (choose two)

A) three credit interpretation requestsB) One pre-application USGBC review of project submittals and documentation

C) One point towards LEED certification for registration prior to schematic design

D) Access to LEED online credit templates for the project

E) Technical support and information on the best practice design strategies, methodsand costs

F) Establishment of contract between the USGBC and the designated project contact


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2) Which three of the following correctly characterize Credit Interpretation Rulings?(choose three)

A) can be viewed only by the primary USGBC contact for a registered project

B) Can be viewed by all USGBC members, non members with registered projects andworkshop attendees

C) Can be requested through an online formD) Can be requested only in a written request mailed to the USGBC LEED Manager

assigned to the project

E) Can be requested by any USGBC member

F) Can be requested only by LEED registered project team members


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3) A submittal for ID Credit 1, Innovation and Design, indicating innovative performanceshould include at least which three of the following? (Choose three)

A) A narrative statement describing the intent of the proposed credit

B) A discussion on why the USGBC has overlooked the proposed strategy withinexisting LEED credits

C) A comprehensive listing of all quantitative and qualitative benefits projected for theproposed innovation

D) A narrative description of the proposed requirements for compliance

E) A detailed narrative describing how the proposed requirements will be met and howdoing so will provide quantifiable environmental benefits

F) Copies of construction drawings or other documents to illustrate the projectsapproach to the credit


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Example Exam QuestionsType 4) Verify, participate & perform technical analysis

4) Having just earned the LEED AP credential on the LEED NC exam track, would you,as the one and only LEED Accredited Professional participating as a principal team

member on a new LEED CI project qualify for earning ID Credit 2, AccreditedProfessional?

A) Yes

B) No


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1) LEED project registration provides which two of the following? (choose two)

A) three credit interpretation requestsB) One pre-application USGBC review of project submittals and documentation

C) One point towards LEED certification for registration prior to schematic design

D) Access to LEED online credit templates for the project

E) Technical support and information on the best practice design strategies, methodsand costs

F) Establishment of contract between the USGBC and the designated project contact


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2) Which three of the following correctly characterize Credit Interpretation Rulings?(choose three)

A) can be viewed only by the primary USGBC contact for a registered project

B) Can be viewed by all USGBC members, non members with registered projects andworkshop attendees

C) Can be requested through an online formD) Can be requested only in a written request mailed to the USGBC LEED Manager

assigned to the project

E) Can be requested by any USGBC member

F) Can be requested only by LEED registered project team members


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3) A submittal for ID Credit 1, Innovation and Design, indicating innovative performanceshould include at least which three of the following? (Choose three)

A) A narrative statement describing the intent of the proposed credit

B) A discussion on why the USGBC has overlooked the proposed strategy withinexisting LEED credits

C) A comprehensive listing of all quantitative and qualitative benefits projected for theproposed innovation

D) A narrative description of the proposed requirements for compliance

E) A detailed narrative describing how the proposed requirements will be met and howdoing so will provide quantifiable environmental benefits

F) Copies of construction drawings or other documents to illustrate the projectsapproach to the credit


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Example Exam QuestionsType 4) Verify, participate & perform technical analysis

4) Having just earned the LEED AP credential on the LEED NC exam track, would you,as the one and only LEED Accredited Professional participating as a principal team

member on a new LEED CI project qualify for earning ID Credit 2, AccreditedProfessional?

A) Yes

B) No


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Exam Registration

1st step is to sign up to the USGBC web site http://www.usgbc.org/ -click on Sign in


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Exam Registration

Click to register as new user


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Exam Registration

Now you should receive your password and Id for USGBC via e-mail. Now go to LEED section on USGBC web site

Click onProfessionalAccreditation


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Exam Registration

Click


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Exam Registration

Click toregisterfor exam


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Exam Registration

Sign in with your ID &pasword from USGBC


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Exam Registration

Fill in and dontforget to sign up for

LEED for NewConstruction


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Exam Registration

Once done, it will take you to site where you can schedule an exam.Choose a date and location that suits you best.

GOOD LUCK!

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EGBC LEED Training - ID and fundamentals Rev 1.pdf