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LEED Building Practices

A Report Prepared For

Advanced Solutions Group LLC

American Green Careers LLC

A Division of American Medical Careers Inc Great Lakes Technology Centre Building E

4000 S Saginaw Flint MI 48507

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Table of Contents I Why Build Green 4

bull Building Green Saves Money bull Green Buildings Consume Less Energy and Fewer Resources bull Green Building Occupants are more productive bull Green Building Occupants are Healthier

II All About LEEDhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 6

bull What LEED Is bull What LEED Measures bull What LEED Delivers bull Who uses LEED

III LEED Rating Systemshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 10

bull Overview of Rating Systems bull The Different Types of Rating Systems

o LEED for New Construction (NC) o LEED for Core and Shell (CS) o LEED for Schools o LEED for Healthcare o LEED for Retail o LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) o LEED for Homes o LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) o LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND)

bull Choosing a Rating System IV How to Achieve Certificationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 14

bull Overview of Process o Is LEED Right for you o Registration

Fees o Prepare Application o Submit Application o Application Review o Certification

Fees bull Levels of Certification bull LEED Projects in Michigan

o In the City of Flint

V How to become a LEED Accredited Professionalhelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 23 bull Overview of Process

o Eligibility Requirements o Applying for your Exam o Preparing for your Exam o Scheduling your Exam o The Day of the Exam o After your Exam o Credential Maintenance

bull Types of Credentials o LEED Green Associate o LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) o LEED AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) o LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) o LEED AP Homes o LEED AP Neighborhood Development (ND) o LEED Accredited Professionals in Michigan

In Genesee County In the City of Flint

VI LEED and Governmenthelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 32 bull Overview bull Public Policy Initiatives

o Federal Initiatives o State of Michigan Initiatives o MunicipalCityCounty Initiatives

bull Identifying Candidate Buildings in the City of Flint o Building Selection and Implementation Strategies

bull Funding Sources for Green Building o American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds (ARRA) o Incentive Strategies o Taxes

VII Standards amp Guidelines for LEED Construction Materials amp Supplieshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 48 bull Building Reuse bull Construction Waste Management bull Materials Reuse bull Recycled Content bull Regional Materials bull Rapidly Renewable Materials bull Certified Wood

Appendix Resourceshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip 52

I Why Build Green

bull The cost per square foot for buildings seeking LEED Certification falls into the existing range of costs for buildings not seeking LEED Certificationi

bull An upfront investment of 2 in green building design on average results in life cycle savings of 20 of the total construction costs ndash more than ten times the initial investmentii

bull Building sale prices for energy efficient buildings are as much as 10 higher per square foot than conventional buildingsiii

bull Estimated Value of green construction startsiv o 2000 $792 million o 2001 $324 billion o 2002 $381 billion o 2003 $576 billion o 2004 $451 billion o 2010 (projected) $60 billion (10 construction starts)

bull Real estate and construction professionals overestimate the costs of green

building by 300v

bull Perceived cost benefits of green buildingvi o Operating costs decrease 8-9 o Building value increases 75 o Return on investment improves 66 o Occupancy ration increases 35 o Rent ratio increases 3

bull Building green stimulates the economy by creating a demand for green jobs and workers that can contribute directly to creating a sustainable future If the proposed green economic recovery program is instated the US economy could generate 2 million green jobs in as short a stretch as two yearsvii

Green buildings consume less energy and fewer resources bull In comparison to the average commercial buildingviii

o Green buildings consume 26 less energy o Green buildings have 13 lower maintenance costs

o Green buildings have 27 higher occupant satisfaction o Green buildings have 33 less greenhouse gas emissions

Green building occupants are more productive bull An experiment identifies a link between improved lighting design and a 27

reduction in the incidence of headaches which accounts for 07 of overall employee health insurance cost at approximately $35 per employee annuallyix

bull Sales in stores with skylights were up to 40 higher compared to similar

stores without skylightsx bull Students with the most daylighting in their classrooms progressed 20

faster on math tests and 26 faster on reading tests in one year than those with less daylightingxi

bull Corporate perception of whether green fosters innovation 57 agree 28

neutral and 15 disagreexii bull Improvements in indoor environments are estimated to save $17-48 billion

in total health gains and $20-160 billion in worker performancexiii

Green building occupants are healthier bull People in the US spend about 90 of their time indoorsxiv

bull EPA studies indicate indoor levels of pollutants may be up to ten times

higher than outdoor levelsxv

Significant associations exist between low ventilation levels and higher carbon dioxide concentrations ndash a common symptom in facilities with sick building syndromexvi

II All About LEED

What is LEED

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most energy savings water efficiency CO2 emissions reduction improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts

Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design construction operations and maintenance solutions LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types ndash commercial as well as residential It works throughout the building lifecycle ndash design and construction operations and maintenance tenant fitout and significant retrofit And LEED for Neighborhood Development extends the benefits of LEED beyond the building footprint into the neighborhood it serves

What LEED Measures

LEED is a voluntary certification program that can be applied to any building type and any building lifecycle phase It promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas bull Sustainable Sites

Choosing a buildings site and managing that site during construction are important considerations for a projectrsquos sustainability The Sustainable Sites category discourages

development on previously undeveloped land minimizes a buildings impact on ecosystems and waterways encourages regionally appropriate landscaping rewards smart transportation choices controls storm water runoff and reduces erosion light pollution heat island effect and construction-related pollution

bull Water Efficiency

Buildings are major users of our potable water supply The goal of the Water Efficiency credit category is to encourage smarter use of water inside and out Water reduction is typically

achieved through more efficient appliances fixtures and fittings inside and water-wise landscaping outside

bull Energy amp Atmosphere According to the US Department of Energy buildings use 39 of the energy and 74 of the electricity produced each year in the United States The Energy amp Atmosphere category

encourages a wide variety of energy strategies commissioning energy use monitoring efficient design and construction efficient appliances systems and lighting the use of renewable and clean sources of energy generated on-site or off-site and other innovative strategies

bull Materials amp Resources During both the construction and operations phases buildings generate a lot of waste and use a lot of materials and resources This credit category encourages the selection of sustainably

grown harvested produced and transported products and materials It promotes the reduction of waste as well as reuse and recycling and it takes into account the reduction of waste at a productrsquos source

bull Indoor Environmental Quality The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans spend about 90 of their day indoors where the air quality can be significantly worse than outside The Indoor Environmental Quality credit category promotes strategies that

can improve indoor air as well as providing access to natural daylight and views and improving acoustics

bull Locations amp Linkages The LEED for Homes rating system recognizes that much of a homes impact on the environment comes from where it is located and how it fits into its community The Locations amp

Linkages credits encourage homes being built away from environmentally sensitive places and instead being built in infill previously developed and other preferable sites It rewards homes that are built near already-existing infrastructure community resources and

transit and it encourages access to open space for walking physical activity and time spent outdoors

bull Awareness amp Education The LEED for Homes rating system acknowledges that a green home is only truly green if the people who live in it use the green features to maximum effect The Awareness amp Education credits encourage home builders and real estate professionals to

provide homeowners tenants and building managers with the education and tools they need to understand what makes their home green and how to make the most of those features

bull Innovation in Design The Innovation in Design credit category provides bonus points for projects that use new and innovative technologies and strategies to improve a buildingrsquos performance well beyond what

is required by other LEED credits or in green building considerations that are not specifically addressed elsewhere in LEED This credit category also rewards projects for including a LEED Accredited Professional on the team to ensure a holistic integrated approach to the design and construction phase

bull Regional Priority USGBCrsquos regional councils chapters and affiliates have identified the environmental concerns that are locally most important for every region of the country and six LEED credits

that address those local priorities were selected for each region A project that earns a regional priority credit will earn one bonus point in addition to any points awarded for that credit Up to four extra points can be earned in this way

What LEED Delivers

Third-party certification through the independent Green Building Certification Institute (GBCIorg) assures that LEED buildings are constructed as intended GBCI includes a network of ISO-compliant international certifying bodies ensuring the consistency capacity and integrity of the LEED certification process

An organizationrsquos participation in the voluntary and technically rigorous LEED process demonstrates leadership innovation and environmental stewardship

Who uses LEED

Architects real estate professionals facility managers engineers interior designers landscape architects construction managers lenders and government officials are just some of the people who all use LEED to help transform the built environment to sustainability State and local governments across the country are adopting LEED for public-owned and public-funded buildings there are LEED initiatives in federal agencies including the Departments of Defense Agriculture Energy and State and LEED projects are in progress in 41 different countries including Canada Brazil Mexico and India LEED Accredited Professionals currently come from

bull Developers bull Attorneys bull Consultants bull Commissioning Providers bull Accountants bull Corporate amp Retail bull Code Officials bull Educational Institutions bull Educators bull Energy Service Companies bull Financial Institutions bull Federal Government bull Insurance Companies bull Press bull Local Governments

bull State Governments bull Real Estate Professionals bull Product Manufacturers bull Non Profit Organizations bull Planners bull Landscape Architects bull Prof SocietiesTrade Associations bull Utilities bull Builders bull ArchitectsEngineers bull Suppliers amp Distributors bull Contractors (Electricians

Plumbers HVAC Contractors) Interior Designers (LEED for interiors Core and Shell)

LEED Rating Systems are developed through an open consensus-based process led by LEED committees Each volunteer committee is composed of a diverse group of practitioners and experts representing a cross-section of the building and construction industry The key elements of USGBCs consensus process include a balanced and transparent committee structure technical advisory groups that ensure scientific consistency and rigor opportunities for stakeholder comment and review member ballot of new rating systems and a fair and open appeals process

III LEED Rating Systems - 2009 Overview

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Systemtrade encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria LEED points are awarded on a 100-point scale and credits are weighted to reflect their potential environmental impacts Additionally 10 bonus credits are available four of which address regionally specific environmental issues A project must satisfy all prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points to be certified (min of 40)

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) assumes administration of LEED certification for all commercial and institutional projects registered under any LEED Rating System Think of it like the nutrition label on a box of crackers LEED provides the same kind of important detail about the green aspects of a building that taken together deliver higher performance

Types of LEED Rating Systems - 2009 bull LEED for New Construction (NC)

The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects including office buildings high-rise residential buildings government buildings recreational facilities manufacturing plants and laboratories

bull LEED for Core amp Shell (CS) LEED for Core amp Shell is a green building rating system for designers builders developers and new building owners who want to address sustainable design for new core and shell construction Core and shell covers base building elements such as structure envelope and the HVAC system LEED for Core amp Shell is designed to be complementary to the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system as both rating systems establish green building criteria for developers owners and tenants The LEED for Core amp Shell Rating System acknowledges the limitations of developers in a speculatively developed building and encourages the implementation of green design and construction practices in areas over which the developer has control Developers can often implement green strategies that indirectly benefit future tenants Conversely developers can inadvertently implement strategies that prohibit tenants from executing green fit-outs LEED for Core amp Shell works to set up a synergistic relationship which allows future tenants to capitalize on green strategies implemented by the developer

bull LEED for Schools The LEED for Schools Rating System recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools Based on the LEED for New Construction rating system it addresses issues such as classroom acoustics master planning mold prevention and environmental site assessment Green schools are healthy for students teachers and the environment Built right green schools are productive learning environments with

ample natural light high-quality acoustics and air that is safe to breathe Schools everywhere are going green nurturing children while saving money

By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and childrenrsquos health issues LEED for Schools provides a unique comprehensive tool for schools that wish to build green with measurable results LEED for Schools is the recognized third-party standard for high-performance schools that are healthy for students comfortable for teachers and cost-effective As of April 20 2007 all new construction and major renovations of K-12 school facilities seeking LEED certification must use the LEED for Schools Rating System LEED for Schools is recommended ndash though not required ndash for Early Education Daycare and Higher Education facilities

bull LEED for Healthcare The LEED for Healthcare Green Building Rating System was developed to meet the unique needs of the health care market including inpatient care facilities licensed outpatient care facilities and licensed long term care facilities LEED for Healthcare may also be used for medical offices assisted living facilities and medical education amp research centers LEED for Healthcare addresses issues such as increased sensitivity to chemicals and pollutants traveling distances from parking facilities and access to natural spaces

The LEED for Healthcare rating system represents a culmination of four years of close collaboration between the Green Guide for Healthcare (GGHC) and USGBC GGHC has helped to streamline the LEED for Healthcarersquos development schedule by aligning with the LEED for New Construction rating systemrsquos organizational structure and by conducting public comment periods and a robust pilot program that included more than 100 health care facilities

bull LEED for Retail ndash In Ballot Phase

The LEED for Retail pilot recognizes the unique nature of the retail environment and addresses the different types of spaces that retailers need for their distinctive product lines

USGBC and over 80 Pilot project teams have been collaborating to create two new rating systems LEED for Retail New Construction and LEED for Retail Commercial Interiors

bull LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market It is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green interiors that are healthy productive places to work are less costly to operate and maintain and have a reduced environmental footprint LEED for Commercial Interiors gives the power to make sustainable choices to tenants and designers who do not always have control over whole building operations

bull LEED for Homes LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes Green homes use less energy water and natural resources create less waste and are more durable and comfortable for occupants

bull LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts LEED for Existing Buildings addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use) recycling programs exterior maintenance programs and systems upgrades It can be applied both to existing buildings seeking LEED certification for the first time and to projects previously certified under LEED for New Construction Schools or Core amp Shell

bull LEED for Neighborhood Development The LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System integrates the principles of smart growth urbanism and green building into the first national system for neighborhood design LEED certification provides independent third-party verification that a developments location and design meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible sustainable development LEED for Neighborhood Development is a collaboration among USGBC the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Natural Resources Defense Council

Choosing a LEED Rating System

Itrsquos essential to select the appropriate LEED Green Building Rating Systems that applies to your projectrsquos building type andor component Determining which rating system to use depends on whether the whole building or only specific building components are involved and whether the building space is new or existing LEED certification is available for virtually any type of regularly-occupied building

The LEED rating systems that apply to whole buildings include bull LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) this rating system is

applicable to new commercial institutional and high-rise residential buildings design and construction or major renovations It is designed to guide high-performance commercial and institutional projects

bull LEED for Existing Buildings Operations amp Maintenance (LEED-EBOM) is applicable to existing buildings and includes criteria for maintenance operations and refurbishments It provides a benchmark for building owners and operators to measure operations improvements and maintenance

The LEED rating systems that apply to specific building components include

bull LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) covers tenant spaces in the building where the tenants do not have control over whole building operations It is a benchmark for the tenant improvement market that allows tenants and designers to make sustainable choices

bull LEED for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) covers a buildingrsquos structure envelope and basic mechanicalelectricalplumbing systems It is designed to aid designers builders developers and new building owners in implementing sustainable core and shell construction

The LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) rating system is being developed to guide planning and infrastructure development decisions Some LEED rating systems apply to special-use type buildings such as LEED for Schools and LEED for Homes Other rating systems are currently in development for retail establishments healthcare and laboratories among others

IV How to Achieve Certification

Overview of Process

1 Determine If LEED Is Right for you

Sustainable building strategies should be considered early in the development cycle An integrated project team will include the major stakeholders of the project such as the developerowner architect engineer landscape architect contractor and asset and property management staff Implementing an integrated systems-oriented approach to green project design development and operations can yield synergies and improve the overall performance of a building Initial LEED assessment will bring the project team together to evaluate and articulate the projects goals and the certification level sought Project teams can utilize the resources listed below such as the project checklists to identify individual measures within the rating system that are definitely or potentially achievable

2 Register Your Project

After determining that LEED is right for a project the next step is to register the project Registration serves as a declaration of intent to certify a building under the LEED rating system Registration comes with a variety of tools and resources necessary to apply for LEED certification Registered and certified projects are also listed in the online LEED project database Once the rating system has been determined and the appropriate registration fee has been paid the project will be immediately accessible in LEED Online From here the project team is assembled and the documentation process begins

o Registration Fees Registration is a flat fee paid up front at the time of registration The rates are as follows

Current Fees Effective through December 31 2009

bull USGBC Members $450 bull Non-Members $600

Future Project Registration Fees Effective January 1 2010

3 Prepare Application

Each LEED credit and prerequisite has a unique set of documentation requirements that must be completed as a part of the application process While preparing the application the project team selects the credits it has chosen to pursue and assigns the credits to the responsible team members The project team should begin to collect information and perform calculations for all prerequisites and the credits it has chosen to pursue When the necessary documentation has been assembled the project team will upload the materials to LEED Online and start the application review process Before submitting the application the project team is advised to double check each credit to ensure that project details have been entered accurately and consistently This will help streamline the review process

4 Submit Application

Only the LEED Project Administrator is eligible to submit an application for review To initiate the review process a complete application must be submitted via LEED Online Requirements for a complete application vary according to the review path but will always include payment of the appropriate certification review fee Prior to certification all project teams are required to submit completed documentation requirements for all prerequisites and at least the minimum number of credits required to achieve certification as well as completed general project information forms Applications must be received in accordance with GBCIs established Rating System Sunset Dates All components of an application for certification are completed via LEED Online

Review Path Options There are multiple application review paths LEED Online automatically determines which review paths are available for a given application based on both the LEED Rating System under which the project is registered

and the level of completeness of the application Application requirements vary for each LEED Rating System and review path

o Split Design ampConstruction Review The Split Design amp Construction Review timeline is available to projects registered for certification under any LEED Design amp Construction Rating System An application for Split Design amp Construction Review is submitted in up to four (4) parts with requirements as follows The Design Review enables project teams to assess the likelihood of achievement for some or all design-phase credits andor prerequisites prior to substantial project completion All remaining requirements are then submitted with the Construction Application The requirements for each section of the application for Split Design amp Construction Review are as follows

bull Design application

bull Optional Response to preliminary Design Review

bull Construction application

bull Optional Response to preliminary Construction Review o Combined Design ampConstruction Review

The Combined Design amp Construction Review timeline is available to all projects registered for certification under any LEED Design amp Construction Rating System An application for Combined Design amp Construction Review is submitted in up to two parts with requirements as follows bull Initial application

bull Optional Response to preliminary Review

5 Application Review

o Split Design amp Construction Review - Occurs in up to four (4) phases

bull Preliminary Design Review

bull Optional Final Design Review

bull Preliminary Construction Review

bull Optional Final Construction Review

o Combined Design amp Construction Review - Occurs in up to two phases

bull Preliminary Review

bull Optional Final Review

Appeal Review

GBCI makes every effort to ensure that all application reviews are of the highest quality In the event that a project team wishes to appeal a final decision of a LEED review team GBCI will conduct an appeal review subject to the following conditions

bull All appeals of final review decisions must be filed within twenty-five (25) business days of GBCIs posting of the final review decision

bull The project team is responsible for paying the appeal review fee for each credit or prerequisite appealed

bull All appeals shall be conducted in accordance with the GBCI Appeal Review Policy

6 Certification

Certification is the final step in the LEED review process Once the final application review is complete the project team can either accept or appeal the final decision LEED certified projects

1 Will receive a formal certificate of recognition 2 Will receive information on how to order plaque and certificates

photo submissions and marketing

3 May be included (at the owners discretion) in an online directory of registered and certified projects

4 May be included (along with photos and other documentation) in the US Department of Energy High Performance Buildings Database

Certification Fees The certification fee is based on the rating system that the project is certifying under and the size of the project This fee is paid when the project team submits documentation for review via LEED Online The tables below outline the current certification review rates which expire 12312009 and the new rates effective for all projects applying for certification after 112010 Certification rates are based on the date the application is submitted for review Note that the following fees are for single-building LEED projects only Special rates may apply to multiple-building projects please contact GBCI to obtain a quote prior to submitting an application for certification

Current Rates Effective through December 31 2009

Less than 50000 Square

50000- 500000 Square Feet

More Than 500000 Square

Appeals (if applicable)

LEED 2009 New Construction Commercial Interiors Schools Core amp Shell full certification

Fixed Rate Based on Square

Footage Fixed Rate Per credit

Design Review

USGBC Members $1250 $0025sf $12500 $500

Non-Members $1500 $0030sf $15000 $500

Expedited Fee $5000 regardless of square footage $500

Construction Review

USGBC Members $500 $0010sf $5000 $500

Non-Members $750 $0015sf $7500 $500

Combined Design amp Construction Review

USGBC Members $1750 $0035sf $17500 $500

Non-Members $2250 $0045sf $22500 $500

LEED for Existing Buildings Fixed Rate Based on Square

Initial Certification Review

USGBC Members $1250 $0025sf $12500 $500

Non-Members $1500 $0030sf $15000 $500

Recertification Review

USGBC Members $625 $00125sf $6250 $500

Non-Members $750 $0015sf $7500 $500

LEED for Core amp Shell Precertification Fixed Rate Per credit

USGBC Members $2500 $500

Non-Members $3500 $500

Expedited Fee $5000 $500

CIRs (for all Rating Systems) $220

In addition to regular review fee View more information on the Expedited Review process

The Existing Building Recertification Review fee is due when the customer submits the application for recertification review Before submitting please contact GBCIs project certification staff to get a promotion code

Project Certification Rates Effective January 1 2010

Design Review

USGBC Members $2000 $004sf $20000 $500

Non-Members $2250 $0045sf $22500 $500

Construction Review

USGBC Members $500 $0010sf $5000 $500

Non-Members $750 $0015sf $7500 $500

USGBC Members $2250 $0045sf $22500 $500

Non-Members $2750 $0055sf $27500 $500

USGBC Members $1500 $003sf $15000 $500

Non-Members $2000 $004sf $20000 $500

USGBC Members $750 $0015sf $7500 $500

Non-Members $1000 $002sf $10000 $500

Platinum Certification Rebates Projects that are awarded LEED platinum certification in 2009 will receive a rebate for all certification fees The rebate applies to projects that certify using LEED for New Construction LEED for Existing Buildings LEED for Commercial Interiors LEED for Core amp Shell or LEED for Schools Projects that certify this year under newly released LEED rating systems not listed above (excluding pilot projects and LEED for Homes projects) will also be eligible Registration fees appeal review fees and any additional fees required to expedite LEED certification will not be refunded

Levels of Certification

The LEED rating system has four levels (ldquoshadesrdquo) of green Certified Silver Gold and Platinum with Platinum being the highest level of LEED certification

In Addition to the 100 points available in LEEDrsquos five credit categories projects can earn up to 10 bonus points ndash up to 4 for focusing on LEED credits that have been chosen as regional priorities and up to 6 Innovation and Design points

A projects certification score determines its ultimate certification level Projects must earn at least 40 points to be certified Certified 40ndash49 points

Silver 50ndash59 points

Gold 60ndash79 points

Platinum 80 points and above LEED Projects in the State of Michigan

bull As of End of Year 2008 408 Michigan Projects were registered under a LEED Rating System

bull The following Flint Projects are currently registered with LEED

Project Name Owner City State Country LEED Rating System CFNA Flint MI Citi Flint MI US LEED Retail (CI) 10 Pilots

Only GM Family 0 Engine Facility

Flint MI US LEED NC 22

Science and Technology Center

bull As of End of Year 2008 there were 152 Certified Projects in the State of Michigan o Of these 6 were awarded Platinum Certification o 31 were awarded Gold Certification o 44 were awarded Silver Certification o 71 were awarded Certified Certification

bull CFNA Building (owned by CITI) in Flint is Certified under the LEED Retail Commercial Interiors (CI) 10 which is currently in Pilot Phase

bull The following Michigan Projects achieved Platinum Certification

Project Name Owner City State Country LEED Rating

bull Kresge Foundation Headquarters Kresge Foundation Troy MI US Platinum

V How to become a LEED Accredited Professional

Overview of Process

LEED Professional Credentials indicate professional excellence and a strong depth of knowledge and practical understanding of the LEED rating systems Preparing to take the LEED AP or Green Associate exam is a process

1 Meet Eligibility Requirements

All candidates must agree to the Disciplinary and Exam Appeals Policy and credential maintenance requirements and submit to an application audit Five to seven percent of all applications will be audited you will be notified immediately if you are chosen for an audit and will be notified of your eligibility within seven days

LEED Green Associate To take the LEED Green Associate exam you must have experience in the form of involvement on a LEED-registered project employment (or previous employment) in a sustainable field of work or engagement in (or completion of) an education program that addresses green building principles You only have to meet one of these criteria to demonstrate eligibility Your experience must be documented in the form of a letter of attestation from a supervisor client project manager or teacher and must describe your involvement on the job or in the classroom

bull Cascade Engineering - Learning Community

Cascade Engineering

Grand Rapids MI US Platinum

bull The Christman Building Mutual Building LLC Lansing MI US Platinum

bull The Christman Company HQ Fit-out

The Christman Company Lansing MI US Platinum

bull Steelcase WorkLab Steelcase Inc Grand Rapids MI US Platinum

bull The Christman Co Grand Rapids Office

Front Street Properties LLC

For candidates who have attended or are attending an education program that addresses green building principles GBCI will accept a certificate of completion or an official transcript in lieu of a letter of attestation Any other eligibility documentation must be in the form of a letter of attestation

LEED AP To take the LEED AP exams you must have previous experience with a LEED Registered Project within three years of your application submittal date This work experience must be documented in the form of a letter of attestation from a supervisor client or project manager and must describe your involvement on the LEED Project as a consultant contracted worker member of the LEED Project Team LEED Homes Provider LEED Commercial Reviewer LEED Homes Green Verifier or staff member of a Certifying Body (CB)

2 Applying for Your Exam The LEED Professional Accreditation program is managed by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Candidates must apply online at wwwGBCIorg and create an account An approved application is valid for one year from the approval date Candidates are allotted three registrations per one-year application period This means that a candidate has three chances to meet the minimum competency score of 170 for any given LEED professional credentialing exam while their application is active

LEED Green Associate For the LEED Green Associate credential this translates into three attempts at the exam during the one year application period

LEED AP For a LEED AP credential the candidate is allowed three attempts per section during the one year application period Both sections are delivered concurrently unless the candidate previously passed one of the sections during the current application period In this case the candidate only will be tested on the section they have not passed Once the candidate has passed a section of a LEED AP exam that section will no longer be available to the candidate during their application period

Candidates must pass both sections of a LEED AP exam to earn the credential After an application expires candidates are required to wait 90 days before submitting a new application to GBCI This means that if a candidate does not earn the credential with their allotted registrations or if a candidate allows their application period to expire without using their registrations they must wait 90 days to reapply If a candidatersquos application period expires they must once again demonstrate eligibility for their chosen credential route when they reapply

3 Preparing for Your Exam

Exam Format

LEED Green Associate The LEED Green Associate exam is designed to measure your skills and knowledge against criteria developed by Subject Matter Experts and to assess your knowledge and skill to understand and support green design construction and operations The LEED Green Associate exam is comprised of 100 randomly delivered multiple choice questions and must be completed in 2 hours total seat time for the LEED Green Associate exam will be 2 hours and 20 minutes including a tutorial and short satisfaction survey

LEED AP The LEED AP exam is designed to measure your skills and knowledge against criteria developed by Subject Matter Experts and to assess your knowledge and skill in understanding and to assess your understanding and knowledge of the LEED Rating System and ability to facilitate the certification process The LEED AP exam is comprised of two parts each part contains 100 randomly delivered multiple choice questions and each part must be completed in 2 hours total seat time for the LEED AP exam will be 4 hours and 20 minutes including a tutorial and short satisfaction survey The candidate handbook is central to LEED exam preparation The handbook contains exam references which are the sources used to write the LEED Professional Credentialing exams as well as specifications for each exam which are organized to include a list of domains and their

corresponding knowledge areas This structure provides the volunteer Subject Matter Experts with a framework to guide the development of exam items to assess whether a candidate is capable of performing specific tasks and services The LEED professional credentialing exams are computer-based tests but candidates do not need extensive computer experience to take a test Exam questions and answer options are displayed on screen The computer records your responses and times your exam You are able to change your answers skip questions and flag questions for later review

4 Scheduling your Exam

bull Candidates will need to log into their account at GBCIorg and Go to

My Credentials This will prompt you to log in to your My Credentials account Select Register for an exam from your Current Options (If you do not see this option it means that you have not applied for an exam or that your application has not yet been approved was denied or is expired)

bull Candidates will then confirm that they understand for which exam

they are registering and confirm that their member status is correct

bull When you exam registration is complete your eligibility ID will be displayed on-screen You can use this number in 24-48 hours to schedule an exam through Prometric available at wwwprometriccomgbci Enter your Eligibility ID to proceed with selecting a test site scheduling a date and time and entering payment information When the exam appointment is scheduled you will receive a confirmation number onscreen and from Prometric through an email Record your confirmation number You will need this confirmation number to confirm cancel or reschedule your appointment through the Prometric website wwwprometriccomgbci You will not be able to confirm reschedule or cancel with your Eligibility ID Candidates may register at any point during their one year application period through My Credentials There is no required waiting time between registrations during the application period however candidates may have only one pending registration at any given time

bull Exam Fees

LEED Green Associate

The exam fee for the LEED Green Associate per appointment is

bull USGBC national membersfull-time students $150 bull All others $200

LEED AP

For combined exam (both part 1 core green building knowledge and part 2 specialty)

bull USGBC national members $300 bull Non-members $450

For specialty exam only

5 The Day of the Exam

Your given name (first name) and surname (last name) in My Credentials must match the given name and surname on the identification you will present at the test center If the names do not match you will NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEST AND YOU WILL FORFEIT THE FULL EXAM FEE Candidates must bring appropriate identification to the testing center Candidates must provide valid unexpired ID with a signature and a photograph that looks like the candidate Expired forms of IDs will not be accepted It is recommended that you arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam appointment to get settled check in and begin the tutorial Candidates who arrive at test site after their scheduled exam times will lose their reservations and be considered absent and the policy for Failure to Appear for a Scheduled Exam will apply Your test session should begin within 30 minutes of your scheduled appointment If circumstances arise at the test site that delay your test

session more than 30 minutes after your scheduled appointment time you will be given the choice of continuing to wait or rescheduling your appointment You will be escorted to a workstation by test center staff You must remain in your seat during the exam except when authorized to leave by test center staff

6 After Your Exam

Exam Scoring Raw exam scores are converted to a scaled score that ranges from a minimum of 125 to a maximum of 200 with a passing score set at 170 The scaled score is reported onscreen at the conclusion of the exam and in the score report that is received at the test site following completion of your exam GBCI reports scaled scores so that candidates know that a passing score of 170 is required to pass on each exam In this way confusion about what is required to become a LEED Professional is avoided Exam scoring is standardized through a computerized algorithmic process which is applied exactly the same way to each LEED AP exam that is taken GBCIrsquos Credentialing Staff is highly invested in the quality and validity of the LEED AP exams and does not modify exam scores under any circumstances The only way to earn a LEED professional credential is to score at least 170 on all required sections If you receive a score of 169 or lower only any of the sections of your exam you will be denied the credential

Passing the Exam If you receive a score of 170 or higher on all required sections of your exam (one part for the LEED Green Associate and both parts for the LEED AP exam) you earn the appropriate designation Upon receipt of that notification you are authorized to use the credential title and logo in accordance with the GBCI logo guidelines You will receive an automatic email from GBCI notifying you when

your results have posted If you have elected to have your listing displayed in the LEED Professional Directory your listing will be posted along with your results Two to three months after you pass the exam you will receive formal notification from GBCI including a congratulatory letter and a certificate recognizing you as a LEED Professional

Retaking the Exam If you fail the exam you may retake by registering again (as long as your application is active) in accordance with the following policy Candidates are allotted three registrations per exam section per one year application period This means that you have three chances to meet the minimum competency score of 170 for any given LEED Professional Credential exam section while your application is live For the LEED Green Associate credential this translates into three attempts at the exam during the one year application period For a LEED AP credential you are allowed three attempts per section during the one year application period Both sections are delivered concurrently unless you previously passed one of the sections during the current application period In this case you will only be tested on the section you have not passed Once you have passed a section of a LEED AP with Specialty exam that section will no longer be available to you during your application period Candidates must pass both sections of a LEED AP with Specialty exam to earn the credential Please note that candidates are responsible for the full exam fee for the part(s) that they retake

7 Credential Maintenance

Credentialing Maintenance Program Candidates who successfully pass the LEED Green Associate exam must complete 15 Continuing Education (CE) hours biennially Candidates who successfully pass both parts of the LEED AP exam must complete 30 Continuing Education (CE) hours biennially

Types of Credentials LEED Green Associate For professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice GBCI has created the LEED Green Associate credential which denotes basic knowledge of green design construction and operations

LEED AP The LEED AP credential will continue to signify an advanced depth of knowledge in green building practices it also will reflect the ability to specialize in a particular LEED Rating System The LEED AP exam is divided into two parts The first part is the LEED Green Associate exam which demonstrates general knowledge of green building practices The second part is a specialty exam based on one of the LEED Rating Systems

The new LEED AP specialties are as follows

bull LEED AP Building Design amp Construction (BD+C) Replacing the LEED AP for New Construction exam track this specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance healthful durable affordable and environmentally sound commercial institutional and high-rise residential buildings

bull LEED AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Replacing the LEED AP for Commercial Interiors exam track this specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and construction of high-performance commercial spaces and tenant improvements that provide healthful productive places to

work are less costly to operate and maintain and are environmentally responsible

bull LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Replacing the LEED AP for Existing Buildings exam track this specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings that implement sustainable practices and reduce the environmental impact of a building over its functional life cycle

bull LEED AP for Homes This specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in design and construction of high-performance green homes that use less energy water and natural resources create less waste and are more healthful and comfortable for the occupants

bull Neighborhood Development (ND)

This specialty provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and development of neighborhoods that meet accepted high levels of environmentally responsible sustainable development This credential will be available in 2010

LEED Accredited Professionals in the United States amp Michigan

Since the launch of the LEED Credentialing program in 2001 131724 people in 84 countries around the world have earned the LEED AP credential (as of June 30 2009) The United States accounts for 126750 of these professionals Of these 2975 are in the State of Michigan There are 25 LEED APrsquos in Genesee County and 10 of them live in the City of Flint

VI LEED and Government

Overview

Government entities at all levels are transforming conventional building practices to reduce the environmental impact of construction operations and maintenance while producing savings to taxpayers and improving public health

Why Build Green in the Public Sector

bull Lead by example - Promote local market transformation by using best practices in construction operation and maintenance of government-owned or leased buildings

bull Save money - Over the life of the building lower operations and maintenance costs will produce significant savings

bull Reduce environmental impact - Green materials can be sourced to build the structure and systems

bull Save Energy - Green construction and operations reduce the buildings carbon footprint

bull Create healthy work spaces - Improved air quality and increased natural light improve occupant health

bull Serve the public good - Building and operating green buildings promotes responsible use of taxpayer dollars to improve markets for environmentally friendly products and practices

USGBC is committed to supporting federal state and local governments in their pursuit and development of green building programs and initiatives With USGBC Governments have access to best practices lessons learned and other initiatives already in place across the country

Various LEED initiatives including legislation executive orders resolutions ordinances policies and initiatives are found in 45 states including 195 localities (132 cities 35 counties and 28 towns) 34 state governments (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) 13 federal agencies or departments across the United States (As of 090109)

Government owned or occupied LEED buildings make up 30 of all LEED projects The federal government has 158 certified projects and another 3056 pursuing certification State governments have 304 certified

projects and 1907 pursuing certification Local governments have 413 certified projects and 2995 pursuing certification (As of 093009)

USGBC Government Committee

The USGBC Government Committee is a member-elected group working to find solutions to the most pressing issues facing the government community The Government Committee recommends policies and programs to the USGBC Board for government and serves as the clearinghouse between government and USGBC

Government Committee Vision To Mobilize and Empower the government community to Unify and Align tools and strategies and to Identify Develop and Share new technical resources

Public Policy Initiatives

A recent survey revealed that of 134 respondents nearly 9 in 10 cities surveyed will require city capital projects to achieve green building standards 56 have a policy in place and 31 anticipate adopting one within a year (US Conference of Mayors)

A great way to start is to contact a nearby city or county that has already taken steps towards advancing green building Look for one of a similar size Ask questions about what actions were successful and what lessons were learned through the process A few sources that contain contact information for green building program managers include

bull Energy Star Challenge Participants bull Sierra Club Cool Cities City Profiles bull US Conference of Mayors Energy amp Environment Best Practices

Guide bull US Green Building Council Government Initiatives Listing bull US Green Building Council Member Directory

Engage Stakeholders

Engagement with a broad diversity of stakeholders can help build momentum for green building in your community When your city or county does eventually adopt a green building program this early

engagement will result in a stronger plan because there will be a richer understanding of challenges and opportunities and a sense of ownership at many levels

Two distinct groups of stakeholders are internal and external

bull Internal stakeholders include elected officials senior management and staff from related departments

bull External stakeholders are industry professionals and associations non-governmental organizations other government agencies and citizens

Federal Initiatives bull The Department of Agriculture

On June 19 2006 the US Department of Agriculture issued a Departmental Regulation that requires new construction or major renovation of covered facilities to earn a minimum of LEED Silver certification The USDA has integrated these requirements along with strategies for improving energy and water use in existing buildings into their August 2007 Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan

bull Department of Agriculture - Forest Service

US Forest Service requires all new construction of office buildings visitor centers research facilities and climate controlled warehouses 2500 sq ft or greater in size to earn LEED Silver certification The Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region hosts an annual Sustainable Operations Summit to share lessons and strategies

bull The Department of Energy

On February 29 2008 Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman issued a Memorandum to DOE leadership directing heads of departments to adhere to Executive Order 13423 ldquoStrengthening Federal Environmental Energy and Transportation Management (72 FR 3919 Jan 24 2007)rdquo by building all new Department buildings of $5M or greater to earn LEED Gold certification The memorandum also gives preference to LEED Gold when selecting new leased space

The Department of Energy also provided necessary support for the original development of the LEED Rating System training workshops and reference materials

bull Department of Health and Human Services

On March 1 2007 the Department of Health and Human Services issued a Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan requiring new construction or major renovation projects of HHS-owned buildings built with at least $3 million of Federal funds to earn LEED certification Green Globes certification or certification by another nationally recognized green building standard

bull Department of Interior

On June 20 2008 the Department of the Interior adopted its Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan which requires that all new construction and major renovation building projects with gross construction costs greater than $2000000 achieve LEED Certified or one Green Globe The Department of the Interior signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the USGBC supporting the use of LEED for Existing Buildings by its facilities The DOI also signed a memorandum with the GSA and the USGBC supporting LEED for all partnered projects

bull Department of State

The Department of State has committed to using LEED on the construction of new embassies worldwide over the next 10 years and has worked with the USGBC to coordinate a green charrette for the project teams in early 2001 The Department has several project registered for LEED certification

bull Environmental Protection Agency

As of FY 2006 the Environmental Protection Agency requires all its new facility construction and new building acquisition projects 20000 square feet or larger achieve LEED Gold certification The Agency currently has multiple projects registered for LEED for New Construction certification and supported the development of LEED for Existing Buildings The Agency requires GSA to provide new major office leases that meet the Energy Star requirements

bull General Services Administration

In order to objectively measure its sustainable design achievements GSA decided in 2000 that beginning in 2003 all capital building projects must earn LEED Certified with a target of LEED Silver In 2008 in response to the changing market GSA began requiring all lease construction to earn LEED Silver certification The General Services Administration is the nations largest civilian landlord managing space in over 8600 owned and leased buildings for over one million federal employees GSA was US Green Building Councils first federal member and supported the development of LEED for Commercial Interiors As of January 2008 GSA has 24 certified projects including courthouses laboratories office buildings a border station and a childcare facility

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration The Smithsonian Institute US Air Force US Army US Navy all have implemented LEED guidelines into their new construction and renovation projects State of Michigan Initiatives On April 22 2005 Governor Granholm signed Executive Order 2005-4 requiring that all state-funded capital outlay projects new construction and major renovation projects over $1000000 whether for state departments or agencies universities or community colleges must be designed and constructed in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council The department shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that all new construction and major renovation of state owned facilities including all capital outlay projects shall be accomplished consistent with LEED guidelines and standards and shall score a minimum rating of Certified (40 points) on the LEED scorecard The policies and procedures required under this paragraph shall apply to state leased facilities to the extent feasible

MunicipalCityCounty Initiatives

1 Implement Green Building Requirements

A few municipalities have mandated that all buildings (by size and product type) that are new construction or major renovations must achieve green building certification Standards most commonly referenced are LEED or Energy Star Green building requirements can also address municipal environmental priorities and social goals such as increasing affordable housing

San Franciscorsquos Task Force on Green Building recommended that the city expand green building requirements beyond municipal buildings to private sector residential and commercial projects All projects will be required to achieve green building certification and green building standards were identified for each building type A phased increase in green building performance determined by rating is phased in over a five-year period

2 Update Energy Codes

Many states and municipalities already have rigorous energy codes Local governments can learn from these state and municipal leaders

Local governments can participate in state or local government code councils to advocate for adoption of a performance-based code Performance based codes encourage innovation To build broad support bundle energy code updates with energy efficiency incentives and other financial rewards such as tax credits

3 Perform Retro-commissioning to improve energy performance

Retro-commissioning is a cost-effective strategy for improving energy efficiency in existing buildings and generating cost savings through improved building operations

Local governments can demonstrate the effectiveness of retro-commissioning by requiring municipal buildings to conduct energy performance reviews or audits every few years To encourage retro-

commissioning the US EPA Energy Star Challenge developed ldquoA Retro-commissioning Guide for Building Ownersrdquo

4 Point-of Sale Efficiency Upgrades

These use an innovative regulatory mechanism that requires compliance with certain energy (and sometimes water) efficiency requirements before buildings can be sold transferred from one proprietor to another or renovated beyond a predetermined total permit value

Berkeley California was the first city in the nation to require efficiency upgrades for residential buildings at the point of sale Berkeleyrsquos Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance requires homes to meet California Title 24 Energy Code requirements when improvements valued at $50000 or more are made Before transfer of title can occur the seller must have an energy inspection to verify performance Since 1987 Berkeley has reduced residential energy consumption by 13 percent saving 5098 tons of carbon dioxide a year Households have saved up to $450 a year on energy costs and the payback for investments is typically in two years

Michigan Cities with LEED Initiatives

Auburn Hills MI On November 13 2006 the Auburn Hills City Council adopted the Auburn Hills Green Building Policy encouraging all applicable municipal and private development projects to achieve LEED certification and approving the Cityrsquos membership in the US Green Building Council East Lansing MI On April 21 2009 the East Lansing City Council adopted a resolution establishing a green building policy for the City Included in the policy is a requirement that new municipal construction over 5000 sq ft achieves at minimum LEED Silver certification and renovations to existing municipal projects follow the LEED checklist The policy also requires new private construction for any single building that receives municipal incentives up to 15 of the total project cost to attain at minimum LEED Certified private development projects that receive over 15 municipal incentives with one building to achieve at minimum LEED Silver certification and private development projects that receive over 15 municipal incentives with multiple buildings to achieve at minimum LEED for Neighborhood Development Silver certification and achieve at least 1

point under Green Infrastructure amp Buildings Credit 1 or achieve at minimum LEED Silver certification for each building Private building renovations that receive municipal incentives are required to achieve at minimum LEED Certified Incentives referenced in this policy include tax increment financing funds Brownfield redevelopment funds community development block grant funds parking revenue bonds or other similar financing mechanisms Grand Rapids MI On January 24 2006 the Grand Rapids City Commission adopted Policy 600-16 requiring all new municipal buildings over 10000 sq ft and $1 million to be LEED Certified All municipal renovation and building operations should follow LEED guidelines Novi MI On September 24 2007 the City of Novi City Council passed a resolution adopting LEED as the rating system of choice for the City of Novi The resolution encouraged adherence to LEED standards and criteria in local private development and charged the City to consider greening the Cityrsquos building policies A second resolution on the same day directed all future civic building projects to adhere to LEED criteria to the greatest extent feasible Rochester Hills MI In the fall of 2006 the Town of Rochester Hills developed a Master Land Use Plan requiring all new construction and major renovations of municipal buildings to achieve LEED certification Incentives for private commercial and residential construction pursuing LEED certification are being developed

Identifying Candidate Buildings in the City of Flint

bull Building Selection amp Implementation Strategies Step 1 The first step in greening an existing building is conducting an

audit of the buildingrsquos purchasing housekeeping grounds keeping waste management HVAC systems electrical system and plumbing and comparing the current state to the LEED requirements This is often called a gap-analysis which identifies which building systems operations and policies need to be revised to achieve certification

A gap analysis identifies opportunities to improve building performance and provides evidence to support the need for changes in current policies or practices For instance a large gap between the buildingrsquos current energy performance and the LEED energy requirements may suggest that studying past utility bills and interviewing facility personnel may help identify inefficient or misused equipment

During a gap analysis it is common to uncover some facilities issues that may not have been properly addressed by staff Thus it is important to focus on the proper training of operations and facilities staff to ensure that no-cost or low-cost efficiency measures are being executed consistently

The facilities team must understand the building systems operation the protocol for adjusting system settings and the communication system for informing other facilities staff of changing conditions Training should be provided for monitoring and verification of building systems so that commissioning of the building can be periodically conducted Properly trained staff will be able to offer innovative solutions for improving building performance beyond current strategies this builds a sense of pride in contributing to the success of the building Properly trained facilities staff can also message out to building occupants on simple ways that they can reduce energy water and waste use in the building

Step 2 Once a gap-analysis has been performed and opportunities have been identified at one or several buildings the team can make an implementation plan for bringing buildings up to the LEED standards and reflect their sustainability goals The plan should first take advantage of low-cost operation and maintenance strategies for improvement and then investigate capital renewal cycles and incentive options to budget for equipment replacement

Important questions to consider while forming an implementation plan 1 Which buildings have the most potential for achieving

LEED performance targets and which will be most cost-effective

2 Which buildingsrsquo staff will be able to transition to new policies or practices easily

3 Which policies and practices can be implemented across multiple buildings and which need to be adapted for individual buildings

4 How do the results from the gap analysis compare to current priorities for maintenance and capital renewal

bull Benchmarking Strategy An important part of the audit process is benchmarking Benchmarking energy use at the facility helps building managers prioritize their energy performance efforts identify buildings in need of improvement and report their success in meeting energy efficiency goals

The Energy Starreg Portfolio Manager is an online energy management tool that benchmarks energy performance and allows energy and water consumption to be tracked across one or more buildings Building managers can also use the tool to monitor performance over time to identify strategic opportunities for energy and cost savings The tool allows you to rate your buildingrsquos energy performance on a scale of 1-100 relative to similar buildings nationwide

LEED for Existing Buildings OampM requires an ENERGY STAR score of 69 and projects can earn up to 12 points for optimizing energy performance

Funding Sources for Green Building bull American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds (ARRA)

Green building strategies including energy efficiency are a cornerstone of the plan to revitalize our economy Funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) offers a tremendous opportunity for state and local governments to jump-start green building efforts create green jobs and save energy and money USGBC is committed to helping our communities make the most of this historic opportunity

bull Green Building Incentive Strategies

One of the most effective and more popular strategies to encourage green building is to incentivize the market through financial or structural incentives Rewarding developers or homeowners who practice green building techniques spurs innovation and demand for green building technologies Incentives demonstrate public support for green building and can help offset the costs incurred by early adopters as they are gaining the knowledge and skills to deliver green building projects

Structural Incentives These incentives work by encouraging developers to practice green building through rewards such as additional density bonuses or expedited permitting processes At low or no cost to the municipality building green can be made a more attractive option to developers

o Expedited ReviewPermitting Processes Review and permitting processes vary widely in length from one jurisdiction in another in some municipalities these processes can take up to 18 months Allowing developer to significantly reduce the duration of this process in exchange for committing to specific green building standards can result in significant cost savings for the developer This allows a municipality to offer a significant incentive with little or no financial investment since it only requires a shift in permitting priority

o Density and Height Bonuses Like expedited permitting processes

density bonuses require little or no financial investment by the municipality Many municipalities allow for percentage increases in Floor Area Ratio or other measures of density contingent upon certification or proof of green building practices

Financial Incentives Incentives can range from direct financial incentives such as grants or tax credits do developers who propose or build green buildings to processes that lower development costs by shortening the development

timeline to zoning incentives that increase the financial feasibility of a project Financial incentives can reduce perceived risks and therefore encourage adoption of green building practices Many of these programs do not directly impact a municipalityrsquos finances since the proposed developments will often increase the assessed property value in the city which allows the city to offer financial incentives without any threat of reduced revenues

The development of incentives will require support from senior management and elected officials and from the staff that will be affected

o Conservation Program Incentives Energy water and drainage and waste management utilities often encourage resource conservation and may provide financial incentives to promote best practices Direct financial incentives and rebates not only provide funding to invest in efficiency measures they can also lead to operational savings that are accrued by the building owner over time Local governments can partner with utilities and agencies that offer technical assistance and financial incentives to create a ldquopackagerdquo of incentives available to green building customers

Storm Water Utility Fee There are a few variations on the storm water utility fee but most involve charging property owners a fee for their storm water runoff based upon their total impervious surface area separate from their sewer utility fees Property owners can reduce this fee by incorporating effective storm water management practices on their property Funds generated by these fees go towards more effective municipal storm water management facilities or practices This Fee can also act as a deterrent to discourage unwanted behavior such as excessive waste generation

o Grants A municipal grant program can encourage exemplary green building projects and innovative strategies Funding often comes from a variety of sources such as state grant programs and conservation

funds from utilities To establish an annual grant program local governments can review state and municipal programs to find funding resources Grants can be given to homeowners or developers to go towards certification or other costs associated with green building

The Portland Green Investment Fund launched in 2001 is funded through a collaborative partnership of municipal and state environmental programs The program was funded for five years with an investment of $25 million which is distributed through a twice- annual competitive process

King County Washington provides grants to commercial green building projects up $25000 and grants to residential green building projects up to $15000 for projects that meet stringent resource conservation criteria

o Reduced Permit FeesWaiver Municipal building and zoning fees are designed typically as cost-recovery fees to fund land use planning building permitting and inspections functions Permits fees can be significant and fee reduction can encourage investment in green building Many times this incentive can be paired with a structural incentive such as expedited permitting Cities can amend the permit fee schedule to allow for a fee reduction for green buildings Gainesville Florida passed a green building ordinance that includes a reduced permit fee incentive The incentive applies to residential and commercial buildings that gain certification from the Florida Green Building Coalition standard for residential projects or LEED for commercial projects

o Tax Credits Many municipalities already offer tax credits as a means of advancing specific policy agendas These same principles can be applied to homes or developments that achieve certain green building goals

o Low-income Housing Tax Credit State housing agencies that administer the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit which accounts for almost all newly rehabilitated and constructed rental apartments for low-income people are increasingly encouraging or requiring developers to use sustainable practices in order to receive

tax credits through competitive scoring processes Virtually every state now encourages some level of sustainable principles and in many states proposed developments are required to include green features Significantly 28 state agencies added new green policies to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs from 2006 to 2007 and 36 agencies have done so since 2005 Local governments can extend the reach of programs in several ways

Work with the state housing agency to incorporate or strengthen green building policies for the Low Income Tax Credit program

The Maine Housing Authority requires comprehensive green building criteria for virtually all its programs

The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has integrated green criteria into its rental and single-family initiatives

Washington has adopted holistic green criteria for its affordable housing trust fund which supports 4500 new homes every two years

Incorporate or strengthen green building requirements for projects seeking local affordable housing funding In 2005 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom committed to ensure that all city-supported affordable housing developments include holistic environmental standards based on Enterprisersquos Green Communities criteria

o Income or Sales Tax Credits Providing an income or sales tax credit can be a powerful tool for encouraging green building and related goals such as energy efficiency measures and renewable energy generation Tax credits can be structured to allow for non-taxable organizations like non-governmental organizations and municipalities to participate They can be crafted to allow a ldquopass throughrdquo mechanism that allows third parties to purchase the credits and sell them as cash to the building owner providing more liquidity and cash flow to a project

Local governments can build a constituency of elected officials and industry groups to advocate for state tax credits to

encourage green building New Mexico passed legislation that provides a tax credit for green buildings Standards recognized in the bill include Build Green NM LEED and ENEGY STAR The credit increases commensurate with the level of certification achieved The total amount of tax credits is limited to an aggregate amount of $5 million

o Property Tax Abatement Most cities and counties are responsible for assessing property taxes Reducing or temporarily freezing property taxes can provide a financial incentive to invest in green building performance

Baltimore Maryland provides tax abatement equal to 100 percent of the county assessed property tax for commercial buildings that achieve a LEED Silver rating The tax credit continues for 10 years

In 2005 Nevada passed Assembly Bill 3 which included provisions for a partial abatement of property taxes for projects that achieve a LEED Silver rating The abatement initially was to continue for up to 10 years and cover up to half of the property taxes due The property tax abatement was highly successful As of June 2007 nearly 63 million square feet of development in Nevada had applied for LEED certification Due to budgetary constraints the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 621 in June 2007 which reduces the amount of the property tax abatement

o Revolving Loan Funds Typically these programs work by allocating a large fund to be used for low interest loans to those seeking to build or renovate to green building standards These loans are then repaid to the fund at a rate lower than the operational cost savings from the improvements in order to lower the up‐front costs associated with some green building practices and encourage home owners and developers to build green The fund is continuously replenished by the repayments so that it can be used for additional loans

Other Incentives

o Technical Assistance Many municipalities are also offering free planning or certification training and assistance This assistance may allow for a developer who is unfamiliar with green building practices to build green

o Marketing Assistance One important aspect of certifying projects

under LEED is being able to use this as a marketing tool Some municipalities have begun to offer free marketing assistance via signage awards websites press releases and other means as an incentive for developers to build to green standards

bull Taxes amp Fees

o Occupancy Taxes Dedicating a portion of the collected occupancy

tax on hotels motels etc for a specific sustainability initiative o Trash Tax This is a tax on the amount of trash being generated

generally passed on by the trash haulers to the customers as a line item expense on their monthly bill

o Carbon Tax This is based on fossil fuel or electricity consumption

measured in tons of carbon or carbon equivalent emissions These taxes are charged on either the front end for carbon consumption or the back end for carbon dioxide or equivalent emissions Funds from these taxes can be used for any number of sustainability or other environmental initiatives

VII Standards amp Guidelines for LEED Construction Materials amp Supplies Materials and Products cannot be Certified under LEED LEED applies to green building projects Individual products can contribute to points under the rating system and are performance-based In attempting to meet these requirements LEED practitioners identify products that have desired attributes However some LEED criteria do require specific product data as a part of a successful submittal Building materials choices are important in sustainable design because of the extensive network of extraction processing and transportation steps required to process them Activities to create building materials may pollute the air and water destroy natural habitats and deplete natural resources Construction and demolition wastes constitute about 40 of the total solid waste stream in the United States Maintaining occupancy rates in existing buildings reduces redundant development and the associated environmental impact of producing and delivering all new materials Reuse of existing buildings versus building new structures is one of the most effective strategies for minimizing environmental impacts When rehabilitation of existing buildings components is included in the strategy waste volumes can be reduced or diverted from landfills Reuse results in less habitat disturbance and typically less infrastructure

An effective way to use salvaged interior components is to specify them in the construction documents The actions of an increasing number of public and private waste management operations have reduced construction debris volumes by recycling these materials Recovery activities typically begin with job-site separation into multiple bins or disposal areas In some areas regional recycling facilities are being constructed to accept comingled waste and separate the recyclable materials from those that must go to the landfill These facilities are achieving waste diversion rates of 80 or greater in many areas

bull Building Reuse Use existing interior non-structural elements (interior walls doors floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50 (by area) of the completed building (including additions) Consider reuse of existing previously occupied buildings including structure envelope and interior non-structural elements Remove elements that pose contamination risk to building occupants and upgrade components that would improve energy and water efficiency such as mechanical systems and plumbing fixtures Quantify the extent of building reuse

bull Construction Waste Management

Recycle andor salvage at least 50 of non-hazardous construction and demolition Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that at a minimum identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted on-site or comingled Establish goals for diversion from disposal in landfills and incinerators and adopt a construction waste management plan to achieve these goals Consider recycling cardboard metal brick acoustical tile concrete plastic clean wood glass gypsum wallboard carpet and insulation Designate a specific area(s) on the construction site for segregated or comingled collection of recyclable materials and track recycling efforts throughout the construction process Identify construction haulers and recyclers to handle the designated materials Diversion may include donation of materials to charitable organizations and salvage of materials on-site

bull Materials Reuse

When materials are selected for a project it is important to evaluate new and different sources Salvaged materials can be substituted for new materials save costs and add character

Reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources

Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and research potential material suppliers Consider salvaged materials such as beams and posts flooring paneling doors and frames cabinetry and furniture brick and decorative items

bull Recycled Content

Recycled-content materials reuse waste products that would otherwise be deposited in landfills Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10 (based on cost) of the total value of the materials in the project Recycled content shall be defined in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization document ISO 14021mdashEnvironmental labels and declarationsmdashSelf declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling)

bull Regional Materials

Use of local materials supports the local economy and reduces transportation Use building materials or products that have been extracted harvested or recovered as well as manufactured within 500 miles of the project site

bull Rapidly Renewable Materials

Use of rapidly renewable materials minimizes natural resource consumption and has the potential to better match the harvest cycle of the resource with the life of the material in buildings Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year cycle or shorter) for 25 of the total value of all building materials and products used in the project based on cost Rapidly renewable resources are those materials that substantially replenish themselves faster than traditional extraction demand (ie planted and harvested in less than a 10-year cycle) Rapidly renewable

resources sometimes provide the opportunity to displace raw material that have greater environmental impacts Common examples include composite panels that are made from agricultural fiber such as wheat substituting for composite wood panels Rapidly renewable crops require significantly less landmdashoften due to higher density and shorter growing cyclesmdashto produce the same amount of end product and are often by-products that are otherwise considered waste Biobased plastics (eg from corn starch) and other rapidly renewable resources are beginning to provide alternatives to some petroleum-based plastics

Examples of Rapidly Renewable Materials o Bamboo Flooring o Linoleum Flooring o Agrifiber o Strawboard o Sunflower Seed Board Panels o Wheatboard Cabinetry o Wool Carpeting o Cork Flooring

bull Certified Wood

Use of third-party certified wood improves the stewardship of forests and the related ecosystems Use a minimum of 50 of wood-based materials and products which are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Councilrsquos (FSC) Principles and Criteria for wood building components These components include but are not limited to structural framing and general dimensional framing flooring sub-flooring wood doors and finishes Establish a project goal for FSC-certified wood products and identify suppliers that can achieve this goal During construction ensure that the FSC-certified wood products are installed and quantify the total percentage of FSC-certified wood products installed

Appendix Resources USGBC is committed to building a community for champions of government green building Their 70-plus Chapters are the local face of USGBC and the most direct way for an individual to get involved and network in their local community For the most current information on the allocation and distribution of ARRA funds please visit the following websites Recoverygov wwwrecoverygov Department of Education wwwedgovrecovery Department of Energy wwwenergygovrecovery Department of Housing and Urban Development wwwhudgovrecovery Department of Labor wwwdolgovrecovery Department of Transportation wwwdotgovrecovery US General Services Administration wwwgsagovrecovery

Guidance and Best Practices on Government Green Building Programs and Green Building Policy

Search for existing public policies based on numerous criteria such as level of government date of passage location type of building and LEED rating system Search the Database

LEED for Government Resources for implementing LEED in the Government Sector Find case studies and research Learn about the USGBC Portfolio Program Roadmap to Sustainable Government Buildings - A collection of resources developed by state government agencies with established and emerging green building programs The Roadmap draws on these resources to suggest strategies for developing a green building program within a typical government entity framework You will need to create an account and log-in for access Public Policy and Advocacy Search the Public Policy Database Learn about public policies that affect green building successful government initiatives and incentives on green building Help keep USGBC up-to-date on policies in your area Send us your updates at publicpoliciesusgbcorg

The Playbook for Buildings + Neighborhoods Strategic Local Climate Solutions - Local governments can use this playbook to find the tools and resources to rapidly advance green buildings neighborhoods and infrastructure Strategic action in these sectors promotes economic development builds healthier communities strengthens energy independence and supports climate protection LEED Initiatives in Governments and Schools - View a full list of LEED initiatives in federal state and local governments as well as initiatives in the K-12 and higher education sectors For each initiative the list includes a summary link and contact information

Greening Your Government Webinar Series - On Demand

USGBC Government Community Strategy Sessions - The USGBC Government Committee and Codes Committee each host quarterly conference calls during which participants can discuss challenges and share resources related to green building issues View the most recent strategy sessions here on archive the most recent of which is entitled ldquoGreening Existing Buildings with Funds from the Economic Stimulusrdquo

STAR Community Index A national consensus-based framework for gauging the sustainability and livability of US communities Education amp Curriculum

USGBC remains the primary source for LEED and green building education both for building and design practitioners looking to learn more about implementing LEED into their projects and for aspiring LEEP AP candidates USGBC has already begun to roll out LEED 2009-aligned instructor-led workshops online courses and webinars (live and on-demand) To learn more about how USGBCrsquos LEED curriculum is being adapted and expanded visit wwwusgbcorgeducation USGBCrsquos educational offerings and those available through the Education Provider Program will support the pursuit and maintenance requirements for the LEED AP and LEED Green Associate credentials USGBC and Education Provider Program courses can be found on wwwgreenbuild365org

USGBCrsquos LEED Core Curriculum which addresses LEED 2009 and credentials includes

bull Green Building Basics amp LEED (100-level instructor-led workshops or online-anytime courses)

For beginners and those new to LEED bull LEED Core Concepts amp Strategies (200-level instructor-led workshops available

online in spring 2009) ndash For professionals who are seeking an understanding of LEED but may not be involved in implementation or who are seeking the LEED Green Associate credential from GBCI

bull Green Building LEED Implementation Process workshops (300-level instructor-led available now for Green Building Operations amp Maintenance roll-out this year of Green Home Design amp Construction Green Building Design amp Construction (Commercial New Construction) and Green Interior Design amp Construction) ndash For project teams implementing LEED as well as professionals pursuing any of the new LEED AP credentials

i Davis Langdon (2007) Cost of Green Revisited Reexamining the Feasibility and Cost Impact of Sustainable Design in the Light of Increased Market Adoption ii Kats G (2003) The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings A Report to Californias Sustainable Building Task Force iii Miller N Spivey J amp Florance A (2007) Does Green Pay Off iv World Business Council for Sustainable Development (2008) Energy Efficiency in Buildings

v World Business Council for Sustainable Development (2008) Energy Efficiency in Buildings vi McGraw Hill Construction Green Building SmartMarket Report 2006 vii Political Economy Research Institute amp Center for American Progress (2008) Green Recovery A Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy

viii GSA Public Buildings Service (2008) Assessing Green Building Performance A Post Occupancy Evaluation of 12 GSA Buildings ix Aaras A et al (1998) Musculoskeletal Visual and Psychosocial Stress in VDU Operators Before and After Multidisciplinary Ergonomic Interventions Applied Ergonomics p 335-354 x Heschong Mahone Group (1999) Skylighting and Retail Sales An Investigation into the Relationship Between Daylighting and Human Performance xi Heschong Mahone Group (1999) Daylighting in Schools An Investigation into the Relationship Between Daylighting and Human Performance xii McGraw-Hill Construction (2007) Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket Report

xiii Fisk W (2000) Health and productivity gains from better indoor environments and their relationship with building energy efficiency Annual Review of Energy and the Environment 25 537-66 xiv Environmental Protection Agency (1987) The Total Exposure Assessment Methodology (TEAM) Study xv Environmental Protection Agency (2008) An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality Accessed via httpwwwepagoviaqvochtml xvi Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2002) Indoor Carbon Dioxide Concentrations and Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms in the Base Study Revisited Analyses of the 100 Building Dataset

All of the content for this report came from the US Green building Council and The Playbook for Green Buildings + Neighborhoods

Karl Morgan Kaufman kkaufmanamericangreencareerscom

Founded American Medical Careers Inc (AMC) and American Green Careers LLC (AGC) and serves as President and CEO for the Flint Lansing amp Detroit locations Led AMC in training over 3700 dislocated and underemployed workers for family-supporting medical career pathways Directed the 2005-2007 initiative to establish an innovative one-year Practical Nursing education program in Flint Licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing in 2007 the PN Programrsquos third cohort of students began in September 2009 Guided AMCrsquos request for a grant of institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education amp Training (ACCET) with a currently projected award date of April 2010 AMCAGC has been accepted as the first Building Performance Institute (BPI) Affiliate in Eastern Michigan Demonstrates core strengths in futuristic strategic ideation Currently establishing American Green Cooperative Institute in affiliation with Mondragon International as a 501c3 charged to support establishment of long-term sustainable Employee-Owned Business Cooperatives in Flint MI EDUCATION The University of the State of New York Albany NY Associate in Applied Science - Nursing Degree Jan 1992

Saginaw Practical Nurse School Saginaw MI Practical Nurse Certificate Feb 1981 LICENSURE amp CERTIFICATION Michigan Registered Nurse 1992- 2011

Train-The-Trainer State of Michigan Bureau of Health Services 2001-2010 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Director Former Treasurer Michigan Association of Career Colleges amp Schools Member Chief Executive Forum PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2002 ndash Current AMERICAN MEDICAL CAREERS INC FLINT MI Founder President amp CEO ndash Started Genesee CNA

Academy Inc in 2002 a State-Licensed Proprietary School subsequently re-named American Medical Careers Inc (AMC) Serves as President and CEO for AMCrsquos Flint Lansing amp Detroit locations where over 3700 dislocated and underemployed workers have been trained for family-supporting Nursing and Medical careers Founded innovative one-year Practical Nursing program in 2007

2008 ndash Current AMERICAN GREEN CAREERS LLC ndash A DIV OF AMERICAN MEDICAL

CAREERS INC - FLINT MI Founder ndash Green Training Division established in recognition of the emerging need to train workers for green jobs in the new green economy Current programs include Energy Auditor Weatherization Technician and Energy Efficiency Specialist AMCAGC has been accepted as the first Building Performance Institute (BPI) Affiliate in Eastern Michigan

2009 ndash Current AMERICAN GREEN ENERGY OPTIMIZATION LLC FLINT MI Founder ndash Established to provide Energy Efficiency services 2007 ndash2008 21ST CENTURY GREEN SOLUTIONS LLC FLINT MI Co-Founder ndash Established start-up to license mid-scale 600 kW European

wind turbine technology for manufacture amp assembly in Flint Michigan 1981 - 2002 MULTIPLE NURSING EMPLOYERS Intensive Care Emergency MedicalSurgical amp Long Term Care Nursing

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Professional Certification 1997-1999

THABANI M BANDA CDT CSI LEED AP tbarchitectmailcom

Accomplished seasoned senior level professional involved with over one billion dollars worth of building construction projects in the profession of Architecture 15 years of industry experience includes a diverse exposure to numerous building types including medical facilities sports stadiums industrial corporate offices hospitality amp educational buildings Proficient with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD SketchUp amp Microstation software Skilled in all phases of architecture including programming code analysis feasibility studies master planning existing building surveys and construction administration Thrive in high pressure environments amp deadline driven Possess good work ethic strong communication skills attention to detail amp consistent follow through EDUCATION Howard University School of Architecture and Planning Washington DC Received a Bachelor of Architecture professional degree May 1994 (Magna Cum Laude) REGISTRATION amp CERTIFICATIONS Currently taking Architectural Registration Examinations

Construction Specifications Institute ndashConstruction Document Technologist (CDT) ndash 1998

US Green Building Council ndash LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) - 2009 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2009 ndash Current AMERICAN GREEN CAREERS INC ndash A DIV OF AMERICAN MEDICAL CAREERS INC

- FLINT MI Green Program Instructor ndash Co-authored curriculums for teaching building energy audits and weatherization with an emphasis on the fundamentals of building science health and safety and combustion safety testing per the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Trained students on how to calculate building component heat loss payback (PB) and return on investment (ROI) for recommended measures Demonstrated and taught students how to use a blower door duct blaster infrared camera and combustion gas analyzer equipment Provided student job placement services and developed proprietary database of employers Aided the admissions department as a student enrollment liaison and creation of a marketing presentation

Aug 2005 ndash Nov 2008 ROSSETTI ndash ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS GRAPHICS PLANNING - SOUTHFIELD MI

Senior Technical Designer ndash Developed conceptual designs into architectural working drawings including plans sections elevations and enlarged detailing Provided coordination with all project consultants owner and contractors Produced and issued architectural supplemental instructions (ASIrsquos) Reviewed checked and processed shop drawings and submittals Answered RFIrsquos and reviewed payment applications Successfully took on role as Field Representative on 3 construction projects simultaneously all with hectic deadlines challenging clients and contractors Noteworthy projects include

bull Bowling Green Convocation Center ndash Bowling Green OH bull Red Bulls Soccer Stadium ndash Harrison NJ bull Palace of Auburn Hills North Addition ndash Auburn Hills MI bull Greektown Casino Hotel ndash Detroit MI bull Renaissance Center East Walkway ndash Detroit MI bull Ford Field Office Building ndash Detroit MI bull Ford Field Stadium Parking Deck ndash Detroit MI

April 2001 ndash Aug 2005 URBANWERKS LLC ndash ARCHITECTS + DESIGNERS - DETROIT MI

Designer Project Architect ndash Formulated proposals provided programming code analysis master planning and feasibility studies in addition to developing construction documents from conception to completion Implemented office amp CAD standards for documentation Led the collaborative effort of a team in associate architect role in Joint Ventures with Rossetti Associates Assisted in construction administrative duties including RFIrsquos ASIrsquos Shop Drawings and Closeout procedures Partial listing of projects includes collaborative efforts with Harley Ellis on two hospitals

bull Henry Ford Hospital DEM Expansion ndash Detroit MI bull St John Hospital ndash Inpatient Dialysis Expansion amp Relocation ndash Detroit MI bull Compuware World Headquarters - Detroit MI bull Greektown Casino Hotel ndash Detroit MI bull Phoenix Center Plaza Master Plan ndash Pontiac MI bull Inner City Sub Center Master Plan amp Programming ndash Detroit MI bull Suburban Ice Arena ndash Clinton Township MI

Oct 1997 ndash April 2001 HAMILTON-ANDERSON amp ASSOCIATES INC ndash ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTS URBAN DESIGN PLANNERS - DETROIT MI Staff Architect - Produced architectural working drawings and provided coordination with consultants and clients Was the only team member throughout the entire design process of Ford Field Stadium to provide continuation from initial design by Rossetti to final hand over to The Smith Group for construction documentation Partial listing of projects includes collaborative efforts with Rossetti Associates Michael Graves amp Associates and The Smith Group

bull Detroit Lions Ford Field Football Stadium ndash Detroit MI bull Blossom Heath Park - St Clair Shores MI bull Detroit Institute of Arts RenovationsAddition - Detroit MI bull New Goodale Elementary School - Detroit MI bull Vision Elmwood Apartments Phase II - Detroit MI

May 1996 - Oct 1997 HANNAH amp ASSOCIATES INC ndash ARCHITECTS DESIGNERS PLANNERS - DETROIT

MI Project Architect - Supervised the execution of all architectural working drawings and coordination with consultants Assisted in the optimization of computer applications relating to construction document production including the development of office and CADD standards Partial listing of projects includes collaborative efforts with Albert Kahn amp Associates

bull Detroit Medical Center ndash Harper Hospital Floor Renovation ndash Detroit MI bull Detroit Medical Center - Cass Family Medical Center - Detroit MI bull Detroit Medical Center - Grand River Family Medical Center - Detroit MI bull Pontiac Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation - Pontiac MI bull Superb Manufacturing Plant Expansion - Detroit MI

July 1994 - May 1996 SIMS-VARNER amp ASSOCIATES ndash ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS - DETROIT

MI Intern Architect Project Team Member - Responsibilities included minor design development of plans sections elevations details model building and minor coordination with mechanical and electrical documents Aided in the development of construction drawings for the new concourse ldquoGrdquo and was involved in the evolution of a new signage system and interiors for Northwest Airlines for the Davey Terminal Served as CADD Coordinator where I monitored the progression of all architectural drawings for the bus

corridor project Partial listing of projects includes joint ventures with Neumann Smith amp Associates

bull Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Romulus MI International Terminal Bus Corridor Davey Terminal Concourse Beautification New Concourse G

bull University of Michigan School of Social Work - Ann Arbor MI bull New Museum of African-American History - Detroit MI bull General Motors Service Parts Operations World Headquarters - Grand Blanc MI bull Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Detroit Service Center - Detroit MI

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Autodesk Revit Autodesk AutoCAD SketchUp Bentley MicroStation Microsoft Project Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel amp Microsoft PowerPoint Blower Door Duct Blaster Infrared Thermal Camera Combustion Gas Analyzer

AWARDS amp HONORS

bull Gold Medal in Design Award given to outstanding senior student bull Silver Medal in Design Award given to outstanding fourth year student bull Exhibition Glenarden Town Center project chosen for display by town

officials bull Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1993 bull Golden Key National Honor Society Member bull Deanrsquos List and Trustee Scholarship 1990 - 1994

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