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Planning for LEED®

© 2010 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LEED

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and its related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council

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Planning for LEEDLEED DefinedGreen BuildingEnvironmental Impact of BuildingsWhy LEED certify?LEED for Building Design and ConstructionLEED for Homes Credit CategoriesFour Levels of LEED CertificationHome Size Adjustment

Cost of LEEDCertification for Architects and DesignersSlide3

LEED Defined Leadership in Energy and Environmental D

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The LEED Green Building Program—An independent certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council that provides rating systems for the design, construction, and ongoing operation and maintenance of high performance green buildings Slide4

Green BuildingPlanning, design, construction, operations, and end-of-life recycling of structuresSolutions that represent a healthy and dynamic balance between environmental, social, and economic benefitsTriple Bottom Line—a long term view for assessing potential effects and best practices for:PeoplePlanetProfit

U.S. Green Building CouncilSlide5

The Environmental Impact of BuildingsIn the United States buildings account for:

14% of potable water consumption30% of waste output40% of raw material use38% of carbon dioxide emissions24% to 50% of energy use72% of electricity consumption

Source: Environmental Protection Agency (2009). Buildings and their Impact on the Environment: A Statistical Summary

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Why LEED Certify?Reduce the building’s carbon footprintImprove productivity of building occupantsReduce operating and maintenance costsReceive recognition for your commitment to environmental issues in your community, your organization, and industryReceive third-party validation of achievementQualify for federal, state, and local government financial initiativesReceive positive marketing exposureSlide7

LEED for Building Design and ConstructionNew constructionCore and shellData CentersHospitalitySchools

RetailHealthcareWarehouses and Distribution CentersHomesMultifamily Mid-riseSlide8

LEED for Homes Credit CategoriesIP Innovative ProcessLT Location and TransportationSS Sustainable SitesWE Water EfficiencyEA Energy and AtmosphereMR Materials and ResourcesEQ Indoor Environmental QualityIN Innovation RP Regional PrioritySlide9

IP Innovative Process Effectively implementing an integrated design process, with input from multiple stakeholders, can keep cost down and ensure appropriate integration of green building techniquesSlide10

LT Location and Transportation Encourages the placement of homes in socially and environmentally responsible ways in relation to the larger community

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Courtesy Isle of Palms, SC Recreation DepartmentSlide11

SS Sustainable Site The site is designed to minimize the project’s impact on the environment and takes into consideration local and regional ecosystems, environmental preservation, and long-term management needsSlide12

WE Water Efficiency Careful attention is given to promoting water conservation both indoors and outdoorsSlide13

EA Energy and Atmosphere Promotion of on-site renewable energy resources and maximization of energy performance help protect the environment and human health.Slide14

MR Materials and Resources Efficient use of environmentally preferable materials and minimizing the amount of waste during construction reduces negative impacts on the environment.Slide15

EQ Indoor Environmental Quality Reducing the creation of and exposure to pollutants can greatly improve the indoor air qualitySlide16

IN Innovation Points can be earned for design and construction techniques that use innovative green strategies, provide exemplary performance levels, or incorporate regional best practicesSlide17

RP Regional Priority Allows LEED project teams to address critical environmental issues in the specific project localeSlide18

Four Levels of LEED for Homes CertificationLEED CertifiedLEED SilverLEED GoldLEED PlatinumSlide19

Home SizeLarger homes consume more resources and result in more greenhouse gasesLEED Home Size Adjustment allows for a reduction in credit point requirements for smaller homesSlide20

Home Size AdjustmentCompared to ENERGY STAR reference home +1 point for every 4% decrease in conditioned floor space –1 point for every 4% increase in conditioned floor spaceSlide21

Cost of LEED Green buildings can return cost savings depending on the design strategies for the structure. Some green designs may cost more up front, but they can save money due to lower operating costs during the life of the building.Slide22

Certification for Architects and Designers Certification can be obtained by design professionals through classes, seminars, and testing. Once training is complete, designers can become a LEED AP® (Accredited Professional). Slide23

ReferencesThe Royal Academy of Engineering (2005). Engineering for sustainable development: guiding principles. Royal Academy of Engineering: London.U.S. Green Building Council. Getting started with LEED Homes. Retrieved from http://www.usgbc.org/articles/getting-started-homes. Slide24

Image ResourcesIsle of Palms Recreation Department. Isle of Palms, SC 29451Istockphoto. Retrieved March 1, 2010, from www.istockphoto.com.Microsoft, Inc. (2009). Clip art. Retrieved April 7, 2009, from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx