LEED Cost & BenefitsHabitat for Humanity of Broward

Perry EctonExecutive DirectorHabitat for Humanity of Broward

Mary Lou Bowman CubbinDirector of ConstructionHabitat for Humanity of Broward

HFHB Sustainable & Affordable Homeownership Project Knight Plat Product Completion Est. 12-20-12

Habitat for Humanity of

Broward was founded in 1983.

We have built 336 homes to

date.

LEED Certification Cost

• HFH of Broward USGBC Annual Membership………………$300

• HFH of Broward USGBC S. FL. Chapter Membership……....$65

• LEED Project Registration w/ USGBC, FTL-91………......…$150• Contract with a LEED AP/Field Agent..look for a donation..……… ……..$0• Builder Fee paid to Provider (FSEC) and Field Agent…....$1,400

Preliminary rating $400 + PreDrywall Inspection $400 + Final Rating/Verification $600

• Charrette Builder & green rater + 3 of the following: architect, landscape architect,

mechanical engineer, civil engineer, building science professional…look for a donation.. .$0• HERS Rating………………………………………..……………$250 TOTAL, excluding materials………….$2,165

1. Integrated Project Planning1.1 Preliminary Rating – PREREQ1.2 Integrated Project Team1.4 Design Charrette

2. Durability Management Process2.1 Durability Planning – PREREQ2.2 Durability Management – PREREQ

3. Innovative or Regional Design

Innovation & Design Process

1. Site Selection

3. Preferred Locations3.2 Infill3.3 Previously Developed

4. Existing Infrastructure

5. Community Resources / Transit5.2 Extensive

6. Access to Open Space

Location & Linkages

1. Site Stewardship1.1 Erosion Controls During Construction – PREREQ

2. Landscaping2.1 No Invasive Plants – PREREQ2.5 Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 20%

3. Local Heat Island Effect

4. Surface Water Management4.1 Permeable Lot

6. Compact Development / Density6.2 High (4.7 Acres Total)

Sustainable Sites

2. Irrigation System2.1 High Efficiency Irrigation System

3. Indoor Water Use3.1 High-Efficiency Fixtures & Fittingsupgrade from 2.5 gpm to 2.0 gpm shower head……….…......$25

Water Efficiency

Energy & Atmosphere

1. Optimize Energy Performance1.1 Performance of ENERGY STAR for Homes – PREREQHERS rating, noted previously $250

6.Good HVAC Design PREREQ…………….upgrade to energy star thermostat….…….$50

8.Lighting Upgrade to CFL light bulbs..………...……….……......$2811. Residential Refrigerant Management

11.1 Refrigerant Charge Test – PREREQ11.2 Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants

1. Material-Efficient Framing1.1 Framing Order Waste Factor Limit – PREREQ1.3 Detailed Cut List & Lumber Order

2. Environmentally Preferable Products2.1 FSC Certified Tropical Wood – PREREQ2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products

3. Waste Management3.1 Construction Waste Management Planning – PREREQUpgraded to SWS “Recycle” dumpster……………………..….$603.2 Construction Waste Reduction

Materials & Resources

2. Combustion Venting2.1 Basic Combustion Venting Measures – PREREQ2.2 Enhanced Combustion Measures

4. Outdoor Air Ventilation4.1 Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation – PREREQ

5. Local Exhaust5.1 Basic Local Exhaust – PREREQUpgrade to energy star bathroom exhaust fans…..…..$232

Range hood vented to outside……………………....…..$226

6. Distribution of Space Heating & Cooling6.1 Room-by-Room Load Calculations – PREREQ

Indoor Environmental Quality

7. Air Filtering7.1 Good – PREREQupgrade A/C filter to Merv 8…………………………….$2

8. Contaminant Control8.1 Indoor Contaminant Control During Construction

10. Garage Pollutant Protection10.1 No HVAC in Garage – PREREQ10.4 Detached Garage or No Garage

Indoor Environmental Quality (cont.)

1. Education of the Homeowner or Tenant1.1 Basic Operations Training – PREREQ1.3 Public Awarenessadded USGBC sign on site…………………………………$85

TOTAL, additional materials……………………………..……..$708

GRAND TOTAL………………………………………….….….$2873SILVER LEED RATING

Awareness & Education

Total Project Cost! $5.7 Million

Value4 Bedroom $111,000 3 Bedroom $109,000

1st Mortgage4 Bedroom $49,500 3 Bedroom $47,500

2nd Mortgage 15-Year Grant Forgivable3 or 4 Bedroom $54,500

3rd Mortgage 5-Year Grant Forgivable3 or 4 Bedroom $7,000

Average Monthly Payment $685Includes: Principle, Taxes, Insurance and HOA

Thank You!