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Pri LEED TM How the Five Principles of LEED TM Can LEAD to Improved Design Operational Efficiencies & Resources Preservation LEED LEED TM A Firm With Experience LEED TM LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN A Firm With Experience Earth Tech, Inc. Is National / International Engineering & Architecture Firm Who Is Committed To Working For The Government And Other Municipal / Public Agencies. Through A Center Of Excellence Within The Chicagoland Area Earth Tech Has Focused A Large Part Of Its Efforts Over The Past 15+ Years To The Design And Construction Of Pubic Works And Maintenance Facilities. Earth Tech, Inc.

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Page 1: How the Five Principles of LEED Operational …...Vegetated & Reflective Roofing A Vegetated Roof Over A Portion Of The Building Combined With Light Colored Roofing With High Emissivity

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PriLEEDTM

How the Five Principles of LEEDTM Can LEAD to Improved Design Operational Efficiencies & Resources Preservation

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LEEDTM

A Firm With Experience

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IGN A Firm With Experience

Earth Tech, Inc. Is National / International

Engineering & Architecture Firm Who Is

Committed To Working For The Government And

Other Municipal / Public Agencies. Through A

Center Of Excellence Within The Chicagoland

Area Earth Tech Has Focused A Large Part Of Its

Efforts Over The Past 15+ Years To The Design

And Construction Of Pubic Works And

Maintenance Facilities.

Eart

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ch, I

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IGN Professionals With Expertise

Tom Jacobs And Charles Lubecke Are LEED 2.0

Accredited Professionals. Mr. Jacobs Has Over

20+ Years Of Experience Working Within The

Architecture Arena With Participation On Over 30

Public Works / Maintenance Facility Projects. Mr.

Lubecke Has 5 Years Experience With An

Emphasis On Sustainable Design, LEEDTM And

Public / Municipal Architecture.

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IGN Presentation Summary

Issues Promoting Green Infrastructure

Overview Of LEEDTM & Design Process

Case Study Analysis

Budget Philosophies For A Green Project

Creating A Plan Action & Final Thoughts

Question & Answers

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IGN Environmental Impact of Buildings

65.2% Of Total U.S. Electricity Consumption

35% Of Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

136M Tons Of Construction & Demo Waste

12% Of Potable Water In The U.S.

40% (3b Tons Annually – Raw Materials: Globally)

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Americans Spend: Average 90% Of Time Indoors

U.S. Businesses Loose $60 - $400 Billion

Complaints: Indoor Environmental Air Quality

Poor Indoor Air Quality

Inconsistent And / Or Lacking Thermal Comfort

Ineffective Or Problematic Lighting

Building Systems Noise / Acoustic Damping

Insufficient Control Of Heating, Cooling & Fresh Air

Why

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IGN A New Philosophy of Design

Design & Construction Practices That

Significantly Reduce Or Eliminate The Negative

Impact Of Buildings On The Environment And Its

Occupants.

Gre

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IGN A New Philosophy of Design

The Practice Of Increasing The Efficiency With

Which Buildings And The Their Sites Use Energy,

Water And Materials. Reducing Building Impacts

On Human Health And The Environment, Through

Better Siting, Design And Construction,

Operations, Maintenance And Removal – The

Complete Building Life Cycle.

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IGN USGBC (United States Green Building Council)

Promotes The Design And Construction Of

Buildings That Are Environmentally Responsible,

Profitable And Healthy Places To Live And Work.

Organization Activities:

Integrate Building Industry Sectors

Lead Market Transformation

Educate Owners & Practitioners

How

to D

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IGN LEEDTM (Leadership In Energy & Environmental Design)

A Leading-edge System For Designing,

Constructing, Operating & Certifying The World’s

Greenest Buildings.

A Standard

A Process

A Method Of Measurement

How

to D

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Not a Product you Can Buy!!!

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A Successful LEEDTM Project Becomes A Reality

Before Planning And Programming Ever Begins.

To Effectively Pursue A Certified Sustainable

Project The Stakeholders Need To Establish

Desired Goals Prior To Hiring A Design

Professional To Ensure The New Facility Is Well

Financed And Appropriately Managed.

PW &

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Integrating Green with Design

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Integrating Green with Design

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

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THE LEEDTM

PROCESS

LEEDTM

Evaluate LEEDTM Benefits

Identify Stakeholders Goals

Project Approval & Financing

Select Project / Design Team

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

Close Out

Pre - ProjectPlanning

Establish LEEDTM Goals

Facility Tours

Staff Interviews

LEEDTM Strategy Session

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

Close Out

Synergy of LEEDTM & Design

LEEDTMPlanning &Programming

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Integrate LEEDTM Technologies

Design Development: Facility Layout

Schematic Design: Building Image

Construction Documents: Systems Selection

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

Close Out

Commissioning & Cost Control

LEEDTMDesign

Execute LEEDTM Technologies

Contractor Selection

Establish Guidelines / Check Points

Construction Oversight

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

Close Out

Construction Management

LEEDTMBidding &Construction

Verify & Certify LEEDTM Goals

Commissioning & Building Occupancy

Gather & Submit LEEDTM Documentation

Certify Project

Pre-ProjectPlanning

Planning &Programming Design Bidding &

ConstructionProject

Close Out

LEEDTM Certified

LEEDTMProjectClose Out

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IGN Prerequisites & Points Required

Certified: 26 - 32 Points

Silver: 33 - 38 Points

Gold: 39 – 51 Points

Platinum: 52+ (69 Possible)

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IGN Areas of Design Technologies

Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency

Energy & Atmosphere

Materials & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation & Design Process

Cate

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IGN PW & Maintenance Facility Design

Administrative / Office Areas

Indoor / Outdoor Vehicle Storage

Vehicle Maintenance Bays

Shops Areas / Parts Storage

Heated / Unheated Storage

Material Bins

Wash Bay

Yard AreasCase

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IGN Prerequisites & Points Required

Certified: 26 - 32 Points

Silver: 33 - 38 Points

Gold: 39 – 51 Points

Platinum: 52+ (69 Possible)

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IGN Sustainable Sites

Erosion & Sediment Control

Site Selection

Urban Redevelopment

Brownfield Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation

Reduce Site Disturbance

Stormwater Management

Reduce Heat Island Effect

Light Pollution Reduction

Prer

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LE

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IGN Sustainable Sites

Erosion & Sediment Control

Site Selection

Urban Redevelopment

Brownfield Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation

Reduce Site Disturbance

Stormwater Management

Reduce Heat Island Effect

Light Pollution Reduction

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IGN Water Efficiency

Water Efficient Landscaping

Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Water Use Reduction

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IGN Water Efficiency

Water Efficient Landscaping

Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Water Use Reduction

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IGN Energy & Atmosphere

Fundamental Building Commissioning

Minimum Energy Performance

CFC Reduction in HVAC & R Equipment

Optimize Energy Performance

Renewable Energy

Additional Commissioning

Ozone Depletion

Measurement & Verification

Green Power

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IGN Energy & Atmosphere

Fundamental Building Commissioning

Minimum Energy Performance

CFC Reduction in HVAC & R Equipment

Optimize Energy Performance

Renewable Energy

Additional Commissioning

Ozone Depletion

Measurement & Verification

Green Power

Prer

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IGN Materials & Resources

Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Building Reuse

Construction Waste Management

Resource Reuse

Recycled Content

Local / Regional Materials

Rapidly Renewable Materials

Certified Wood Prer

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IGN Materials & Resources

Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Building Reuse

Construction Waste Management

Resource Reuse

Recycled Content

Local / Regional Materials

Rapidly Renewable Materials

Certified Wood Prer

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IGN Indoor Environmental Quality

Minimum IAQ Performance

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

Increase Ventilation Effectiveness

Construction IAQ Management Plan

Low Emitting Materials

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Controllability of Systems & Thermal Comfort

Daylight & Views

Prer

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IGN Indoor Environmental Quality

Minimum IAQ Performance

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

Increase Ventilation Effectiveness

Construction IAQ Management Plan

Low Emitting Materials

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Controllability of Systems & Thermal Comfort

Daylight & Views

Prer

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IGN Innovation & Design Process

Innovation in Design

LEEDTM Accredited Professional

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Innovation in Design

LEEDTM Accredited Professional

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IGN Efficient Space Planning

The Building Floor Plan Embraces The Perimeter

With An East-west Orientation To Maximize The

Use Of Natural Light To Reduce Artificial Lighting

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IGN Lighting Controls

Energy Efficient Lighting Controls Dim Interior

Lights In Order To Enhance Daylight Harvesting.

Motion Detectors For Light Fixtures Minimize The

Use Of Electric Power When Spaces Are

Unoccupied.

Des

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IGN Monitoring Equipment & Controls

Building Monitoring Equipment Enable Building

Occupants To Control Their Individual Spaces.

Installation Of Operable Windows Increase Air

Change Effectiveness, Decreasing The Use Of

Artificial Ventilation Techniques.

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IGN Clerestory Lighting

Des

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IGN Efficient Building Envelope Materials

More Efficient Building Envelop Materials

Encompass Higher R-values Within The Exterior

Walls And Roof Of The Building.

Des

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IGN Energy Use Modeling

Energy Use Modeling Increase The Efficiency Of

The Mechanical Systems Used, Allowing The Use

Of Smaller Equipment That Has A Lower Demand

For Electricity. Overall The Design Features

Incorporated Within The Energy Model Reduce

The Energy Cost By 27% Above The ASHRAE

Standard 90.1-1999.

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IGN Vegetated & Reflective Roofing

Des

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IGN Vegetated & Reflective Roofing

A Vegetated Roof Over A Portion Of The Building

Combined With Light Colored Roofing With High

Emissivity Materials Reduce Island Effect, Thus

Contributing To Temperature Control Within The

Interior Of The Building.

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IGN Sun Shade Devices

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IGN Sun Shading & Window Glazing

Strategically Placed Sunshade Devices And

Overhangs With High Performance Glazing And

Low U-values And Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

Control Direct Sunlight Penetration And Reduce

Solar Heat Gain.

Des

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IGN Windmill

A Windmill Captures Wind Power To Pump Water

From Underground Cisterns To The Wash Bays,

Reducing The Need For Electricity Used Power A

Motor While Reusing Graywater Captured From

Rainfall.

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IGN Photovoltaic Panels

Des

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A 20kw System Of Photovoltaic Panels Capture

The Sun’s Energy To Reduce The Amount Of

Electricity Needed To Generate Power Within The

Building.

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IGN Building Commissioning

A Commissioning Agent Will Participate In The

Project In Order To Ensure That Fundamental

Building Elements And Systems Are Designed,

Installed And Calibrated To Operate As Intended.

The Commissioning Process Will Include

Installing Monitoring Systems a Manual Outlining

Procedures For Optimal Operation Of The Facility.

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IGN Control First Costs

Establish Team, Goals, Expectations & Expertise

Include Specific Goals

Align The Budget During Programming Phase

Design Around the Program For Design

Stay on Track Through Design & Construction

Budg

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IGN Control First Costs

Be Aware of Low & High Cost Green Buildings

Utilize Grant Opportunities

Design

Commissioning

Energy Reduction

Materials / Products

Budg

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Reduce Energy Bills & Other Operating Costs

Reduce Cost of Equipment Replacement &

Building Materials Over Time

Increase Productivity & Reduce Absenteeism

Reduces the Use of Natural Resources

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Review Materials / White Papers

USGBC Website

Visit Green Buildings

Review Existing Implemented Programs

Utilize Design Professionals / Resources

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IGN A Better Tomorrow Made Possible

Green / Sustainability Is The Future

USGBC / Organizations Are the Innovators

LEEDTM Is The Standard

Government Is The Primary Role Model

Design Professionals Are the Leaders

Everyone Is ResponsibleFina

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Sources: Building Design & Construction White Paper on Sustainability – November 2003 Building Design & Construction White Paper on Sustainability – November 2004USGBC Website 2005 LEEDTM Resource Guide – Second Edition May 2003