April 7, 2016

An Introduction to LEED

Presented By:

Sumeta Sachdeva, LEED AP BD+C

Agenda

An Introduction to LEED

“Green” Perceptions and “Why” Sustainable Design

US Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED

How to get a LEED Certified Project

LEED 2009 versus LEED v4

Questions

Sustainability:Meeting the needs of the present

without compromising the needs of the

future.

Why Green/Sustainable Design?

In the US, buildings account for:

36% of total energy use and 65% of electricity consumption

30% of greenhouse gas emissions 30% of waste output = 136 million tons annually 12% of potable

water consumption

Whole Building Design GuideU.S. Naval Facilities Command:

“Many of the factors that influence environmental comfort, such as qualitylighting and adequate ventilation rates, also have a direct impact onbuilding energy use. But the relationship between productivity and buildingenergy use should be put in perspective.”

For private sector offices:

• Salaries average $200 - $600 / SF / year• Building leases average $20 - $30 / SF / year• Energy costs average $2 - $4 / SF / year

Thus, a "productivity" increase of just 1%.….

…can completely offset a building's entire utility bill!

Why Green/Sustainable Design?

USGBC & LEED

What is the LEED Rating System?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Voluntary third-party rating system

Earn Credit Points for green building criteria

MEASURES success in meeting Sustainable goals

Holistic Integrated Design Approach to Building Design, Construction, and Operation

Quality Control Process for all Projects

LEED Rating Systems

LEED System Goals

Reduce contribution to global climate change

Enhance individual human health

Protect and restore water resources

Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services

Promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles

Build a green economy

Enhance community quality of life

1993 US Green Building Council formedLEED-NC v1.0 – 1998 LEED-NC v2.2 – 2006

LEED-BD&C v3.0 – 2009 LEED-BD&C v4.0 – 2013

Over 64,500 LEED Registered Projects (3/14)

LEED Rating System

Source: Architectural Record

Source: USGBC

Source: US Department of Energy

Energy Legislature

8 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Sustainable Sites (26 points)

Water Efficiency (10 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (35 points)

Materials & Resources (14 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (15 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

How to get a LEED Certified Building

Certification Levels:

Certified: 40 to 49 points

Silver: 50 to 59 points

Gold: 60 to 79 points

Platinum: 80 + points

LEED 2009

LEED 2009 Checklist

SSp1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

WEp1 – Water Use Reduction (20%)

EAp1 – Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

EAp2 – Minimum Energy Performance

EAp3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management

MRp1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables

EQp1 – Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

EQp2 – Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Program Prerequisites

SSc1 – Site Selection (1 point)

SSc2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity (5 points)

SSc3 – Brownfield Redevelopment (1 point)

SSc4 – Alternative Transportation

Public Transportation Access (6 points)

Bicycle Storage, Changing Rooms (1 point)

Low-Emitting & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles (3 points)

Parking Capacity (2 points)

SSc5.1/5.2 – Site Development (2 points)

SSc6.1/6.2 – Stormwater Design (2 points)

SSc7.1/7.2 – Heat Island Effect (2 points)

SSc8 – Light Pollution Reduction (1 point)

Sustainable Sites (26 points)

WEc1 – Water Efficient Landscaping

50% Reduction (2 points)

No Irrigation (4 points)

WEc2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies (2 points)

WEc3 – Water Use Reduction

30% Reduction (2 points)

35% Reduction (3 points)

40% Reduction (4 points)

Water Efficiency (10 points)

EAc1 – Optimize Energy Performance (1-19 points)

12% - 1 point, 14% - 2 points, 16% - 3 points, etc.

EAc2 – On-Site Renewable Energy (1-7 points)

EAc3 – Enhanced Commissioning (2 points)

EAc4 – Enhanced Refrigerant Management (2 points)

EAc5 – Measurement & Verification (3 points)

EAc6 – Green Power (2 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (35 points)

MRc1.1 – Building Reuse, Existing Structure (1-3 points)

MRc1.2 – Building Reuse, Interior Non-Structure (1 point)

MRc2 – Construction Waste Management (1-2 points)

MRc3 – Materials Reuse (1-2 points)

MRc4 – Recycled Content (1-2 points)

MRc5 – Regional Materials (1-2 points)

MRc6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials (1 point)

MRc7 – Certified Wood (1 point)

Materials & Resources (14 points)

IEQc1 – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring (1 point)

IEQc2 – Increased Ventilation (1 point)

IEQc3.1/3.2 – Construction IAQ Management Plan (2 points)

IEQc4 – Low-Emitting Materials (4 points)

Adhesives and Sealants

Paints and Coatings

Flooring Systems

Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products

IEQc5 – Indoor Chemical & Pollution Source Control (1 point)

IEQc6.1/6.2 – Controllability of Systems (2 points)

IEQc7.1/7.2 – Thermal Comfort (2 points)

IEQc8.1/8.2 – Daylight & Views (2 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (15 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

Innovation & Design and Regional Priority

LEED 2009vs.

LEED v4

12 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Location and Transportation (16 points)

Sustainable Sites (10 points)

Water Efficiency (11 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (33 points)

Materials & Resources (13 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (16 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

LEED v4 – Introduction

What hasn’t changed?

Certification Levels:

Certified: 40 to 49 points

Silver: 50 to 59 points

Gold: 60 to 79 points

Platinum: 80 + points

LEED 2009 and LEED v4

12 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Location and Transportation (16 points)

Sustainable Sites (10 points)

Water Efficiency (11 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (33 points)

Materials & Resources (13 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (16 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

LEED v4 – Introduction

12 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Location and Transportation (16 points)

Sustainable Sites (10 points)

Water Efficiency (11 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (33 points)

Materials & Resources (13 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (16 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

LEED v4 – Introduction

What has changed?

12 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Location and Transportation (16 points)

Sustainable Sites (10 points)

Water Efficiency (11 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (33 points)

Materials & Resources (13 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (16 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

LEED v4 – Introduction

12 Program Prerequisites

100 Potential Credit Points

Location and Transportation (16 points)

Sustainable Sites (10 points)

Water Efficiency (11 points)

Energy & Atmosphere (33 points)

Materials & Resources (13 points)

Indoor Environmental Quality (16 points)

+10 Bonus Credit Points

Innovation & Design Process (6 points)

Regional Priority (4 points)

LEED v4 – Introduction

Addresses 21 market sectors

Data Centers

Warehouses & distribution centers

Multifamily midrise

Hospitality

Includes international in credit requirements

Focused on performance

LEED v4 – Introduction

LEED v4 – Improved

Increased Technical Rigor

Increased Performance Thresholds

Established Rating System Alignment

Improved Project Team Experience

Streamlined Services

Improved Documentation

LEED v4 – Scorecard

LEED v4 – Integrative Process

Integrative Process

Helpful Resources www.usgbc.org/education

Become a LEED Green Associate

Exam Format: 2-hour computer based test

Fees

Full exam: $200 ($250 for non-members)

Maintenance: $50 every two years

Maintenance

15 continuing education hours every two years

Prepare: http://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ga/prepare

Become a LEED AP

Exam Format: 4-hour, 2-part computer based test

Fees

Full exam: $400 ($550 for non-members)

Specialty only (for LEED Green Associates): $250 ($350 nm)

Maintenance: $50 every two years

Maintenance

30 continuing education hours every two years

Prepare: http://www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap/prepare

Questions?

Introduction to LEED

Thank You!

April 7, 2016