Lessons Learned from 175 LEED Projects

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Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this program, participants will be able to:1. Participants will be able to identify best practices for achieving a project’s

LEED certification goal.LEED certification goal.2. Attendees will assess tools to better manage the LEED process.3. Attendees will be able to describe easiest and most successful solutions

to challenging credits.4. Attendees will be able to implement successful solutions after seeing tte dees be ab e to p e e t success u so ut o s a te see g

examples of LEED projects.

LEED Certification Process

Today’s number is 917,000.  What is it?

Clue: “in 2.6 seconds”

Answer: the # of Google hits for “LEED Certification Process”Answer: the # of Google hits for  LEED Certification Process

LEED in GA, May 2012

How Many LEED Registered Projects in GA?a. 100‐299b. 300‐499

625!

How Many LEED Certified Projects in GA?

c. 500‐699d. 700‐899

322!!How Many LEED Certified Projects in GA?a. 0‐99b. 100‐199c. 200‐299

How Many LEED  AP’s in GA?

5,400

322!!

d. 300‐399e. Over 400

in GA?How Many AP’s in US? 145,000

LEED in GA, May 2012

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60

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60

10

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20

30

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Certified Silver Gold Platinum 0

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Certified Silver Gold Platinum

LEED StatewideLEED, Energy Ace

LEED in US

How Many LEED Certified? a. 6‐7,000b 7 8 000

9,800

b. 7‐8,000c. 8‐9,000d. 9‐10,000

How Many LEED Registered?a. 15‐20,000b 20 25 000

22,000

b. 20‐25,000c. 25‐30,000d. 30‐35,000

How Many AP’s in US? 145,000

LEED Lessons Learned

Guiding Principles1. It is easier than you may think2 It is cheaper than you may think2. It is cheaper than you may think

LEED Certification Process

Stages1. Setting Project Tone2 The Charrette2. The Charrette3. The Process4. Local Considerations

LEED Project ToneSet Positive Project Tone Right Away

1. Enthusiastic Team is most important factor

2. Early on identify the Project Champion

3. Good communications keeps costs3. Good communications keeps costs down; poor communications runs up costs.

LEED Charrette

For Each Credit ask Three Questions:

1 Is it Cheap to Do?1. Is it Cheap to Do?2. Is it Easy to Do?3. Is it Good for the Project?

LEED CharretteFirst, consider the Prereqs (8)

Next, look at the Most Popular Credits

Then, evaluate Regional Priority Credits

Be Sure to Know the Least Popular Credits

Finally, consider Innovation Credits

More Popular Credits

Less Popular Credits

LEED Process Tips

Have a credit cushion

Identify credits that are realistic fit the budget and bring valueIdentify credits that are realistic, fit the budget and bring value

If unsure about a credit, consider it’s intent

What about “Maybe” credits?

Be Consistent to Avoid Common Problems

Be consistent throughout the project with•LEED Boundary•FTE•FTE•Site area and bldg square footage•Room names and descriptions

Be consistent in # Parking Spaces for

•Alt Transportation LEVp

•Parking Capacity

•Heat Island non‐roof

Local Considerations LEED Certification Process

Regional Priority Credits are Bonus Points

Georgia EESCA Peach Points ProgramGeorgia EESCA Peach Points Program 

Georgia Peach Green Building Rating SystemTotal Point Certification Level

12 30 P i12‐30 Points  =

31‐50 Points  =

51‐70 Points  =

71‐100 Points  =

RequirementsRequirements1. Fundamental Commissioning

2. 15% Water Use Reduction

3. 10% Georgia Based Materials and Products

IncentivesIncentives1. Enhanced Commissioning   [10 points]

2. Water Use Reduction of 25% or more   [up to 20 points]

3 Georgia Based Materials and Products of 20% or more [up to 20 points]3. Georgia Based Materials and Products of 20% or more   [up to 20 points]

4. Energy Use Reduction shown through Energy Modeling   [up to 50 points]

Energy Ace University AIA/CES C i i  Ed i  P idAIA/CES Continuing Education Provider

o What You Need To Know About Energy Modeling & Commissioning 

o Georgia’s Energy & Efficiency Act of 2008 (EESCA) Workshop

o LEED & Green Globes: Two Green Building Rating Systems

o Energy Ace: LEED & Green Globes Office Tour as a Learning Tool

o An Introduction to the International Green Construction Code

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Questions?

Thank You!Wayne Robertson, PE, LEED AP

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NC v3 Scorecard

Project:Yes ? No

26 Points Sustainable Sites Responsibility Most Popular Cost Impact

Y Required SSp1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Civil C none1 SSc1 Site Selection Civil D none5 SSc2 Development Density and Community Connectivity Architect - D none1 SSc3 Brownfield Redevelopment Owner N D none6 SSc4.1 (RP) Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access Architect D none1 SSc4.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Architect D high3 SSc4.3 Alternative Transportation, Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles Arch/Civil - D low2 SSc4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity Arch/Civil D low1 SSc5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Habitat Civil/ Land Arch - D none1 SSc5.2 Reduced Site Disturbance, Maximizing Open Space Civil/ Land Arch D none1 SSc6.1 (RP) Stormwater Management, Quantity Control  Civil - D medium1 SSc6.2 Stormwater Management, Quality Control Civil - D medium1 SSc7.1 Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Non‐Roof Civil/ Land Arch - C none1 SSc7.2 Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Roof Architect D none1 SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction Electrical - D none

Yes ? No

10 Points Water Efficiency Responsibility Cost ImpactY Required WEp1 Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction Plumbing D none

2‐4 WEc1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% Land Arch D2 Reduce by 50% medium4 No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation high2 WEc2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies Plumbing N D high2‐4 WEc3 (RP) Water Use Reduction Plumbing D2 30% Water Use Reduction low3 35% Water Use Reduction medium4      (RP)   40% Water Use Reduction high

Yes ? No

35 Points Energy & Atmosphere Responsibility Cost ImpactY Required EAp1 Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Energy Ace D mediumY Required EAp2 Minimum Energy Performance, 10% New Bldg or 5% Existing Bldg Mechanical D noneY Required EAp3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Mechanical D none

1‐19 EAc1 (RP) Optimize Energy Performance  Energy Ace D1 12% New Buildings / 8%  Existing Building Renovations low2 14% New Buildings / 10% Existing Building Renovations low3 16% New Buildings / 12% Existing Building Renovations medium4 18% New Buildings / 14% Existing Building Renovations high

5‐19 etc ‐ 1 point for each 2% Energy Savings (up to 48/44%) high(9)        Regional Priority = 28% New Buildings/24% EB Renovations

1‐7 EAc2 (RP) On‐site Renewable Energy Mechanical N D1         (RP)  1% Renewable Energy high2 3% Renewable Energy high3 etc ‐ 1 point for each 2% Renewable Energy (up to 13%) high2 EAc3 Enhanced Commissioning Energy Ace - C medium2 EAc4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management  Mechanical - D medium3 EAc5 Measurement & Verification Mechanical - D high2 EAc6 Green Power Owner - C low

Yes ? No

14 Points Materials & Resources Responsibility Cost ImpactY Required MRp1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables Architect D none

1‐3 MRc1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof Architect N C1 55% Building Reuse none2 75% Building Reuse none3 95% Building Reuse none1 MRc1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non‐Structural Elements Architect N C none1‐2 MRc2 Construction Waste Management Contractor C1 50% Total Waste Diversion low2 75% Total Waste Diversion low1‐2 MRc3 Materials Reuse Contractor C1 5% of total materials cost N none2 10% of total materials cost N none1‐2 MRc4 Recycled Content Contractor C1 10% of total materials cost (post‐consumer + ½ post‐industrial) none2 20% of total materials cost (post‐consumer + ½ post‐industrial) none1‐2 MRc5 Regional Materials Contractor C1 10% of total materials cost (harvested and manufactured) none2 20% of total materials cost (harvested and manufactured) none1 MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials, 2.5% total materials cost Contractor N C low1 MRc7 Certified Wood, 50% by cost of all new wood Contractor N C medium

Yes ? No

15 Points Indoor Environmental Quality Responsibility Cost ImpactY Required EQp1 Minimum IAQ Performance Mechanical D noneY Required EQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Owner D none

1 EQc1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Mechanical D medium1 EQc2 Increased Ventilation Mechanical - D high1 EQc3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction Contractor C low1 EQc3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy Mech/Contractor - C low1 EQc4.1 Low‐Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants Contractor C none1 EQc4.2 Low‐Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings Contractor C none1 EQc4.3 Low‐Emitting Materials, Flooring Systems  Contractor C none1 EQc4.4 Low‐Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Agrifiber Contractor - C medium1 EQc5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Architect/Mech - D medium1 EQc6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting Electrical - D medium1 EQc6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort Mechanical - D medium1 EQc7.1 (RP) Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55‐2004 Mechanical D none1 EQc7.2 Thermal Comfort, Verification Owner D none1 EQc8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces Architect - D medium1 EQc8.2 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces Architect D high

Yes ? No

6 Points Innovation & Design Process Responsibility Cost Impact1 IDc1.1 Innovation in Design: example ‐ Exemplary Performance Team D low1 IDc1.2 Innovation in Design: example ‐ Exemplary Performance Team D low1 IDc1.3 Innovation in Design: example ‐ Sustainable Education Team D low1 IDc1.4 Innovation in Design: example ‐ Green Cleaning Team C low1 IDc1.5 Innovation in Design: example ‐ Green Pest Management Team - C low1 IDc2 LEED™ Accredited Professional Energy Ace C none

4 Points Regional Priority Credits Responsibility Cost Impact1 RPc1.1 Regional Priority Credit: SSc4.1 ‐ Alternative Transportation Team D1 RPc1.2 Regional Priority Credit: SSc6.1 ‐ Stormwater Management Team - D1 RPc1.3 Regional Priority Credit: IEQc7.1 ‐ Thermal Comfort Team D1 RPc1.4 Regional Priority Credit: EAc1, EAc2, and WEc3 Team - C

Project Total (pursuing)                       Certified 40‐49 pts / Silver 50‐59 pts / Gold 60‐79 pts / Platinum 80+ pts

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