Boston Architectural CollegeCEU Weekend 2007June 23, 10:30-12:30

Introduction to:

LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR for Homes

Mark Price

Residential Green Building Project ManagerConservation Services Group

mark.price@csgrp.com

Agenda:

• 10:30 – 10:35 introduction

• 10:35 – 11:00 Overview of LEED for Homes

• 11:00 – 11:25 Green Building Strategies

• 11:25 – 11:35 Break

• 11:35 – 12:15 ENERGY STAR & LEED

• 12:15 – 12:30 Q&A

• Adjourn

What is Green Design?

To significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and on the building occupants, green building design and construction practices address: sustainable site planning, safeguarding water and water efficiency, energy efficiency, conservation of materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.

-USGBC

What is Green Design?

How do we love all children of all species for all time?

-William McDonough

What is LEED?

Leadership in

Energy and

Environmental

Design

The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

LEED-CI

LEED-ND

LEED for Homes

LEED-CS

LEED-NC

commercialinteriors

newconstruction

neighborhooddevelopment

core &shell

CATEGORIES OF LEED

LEED-EB existingbuildings

Commercial Buildings

Residential

• In pilot since late 2005, due to launch later this year – Green Build

• Open to any qualifying projects

• Follows residential code – 3-stories and below

• Concurrent pilots for mid-rise (4-6) and high-rise (7 and up) residential buildings running now

• Differs from other LEED products in delivery system – administered locally by ‘Providers’

LEED for Homes CategoriesInnovation & Design Process (ID)

Integrated project team, plan for durability, allow for innovationLocation & Linkages (LL)

Locate homes efficiently, link to existing infrastructure

Sustainable Sites (SS)Preserve natural ecosystem on the building lot

Water Efficiency (WE)Reduce potable water usage, use rainwater/grey water

Energy & Atmosphere (EA)Reduce emissions caused by energy use, ENERGY STAR

Materials & Resources (MR)Reduce environmental impact of building materials

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)Provide a comfortable and healthful indoor environment

Awareness & Education (AE)Educate homeowners (operators) about green building

LEED for Homes Checklist

• 130 potential credits

• 18 prerequisites

• 16 required credits

• 4 Certification levels1. Certified

2. Silver

3. Gold

4. Platinum

• Flexible

• Evolving

LEED for Homes Rating Guide

www.usgbc.org/LEED/Homes/LEED for Homes Pilot Rating System v1.11a (PDF)

(http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147

184 page companion to the checklist. For every credit:

• Intent

• Requirements• Verifications/Submittals

• Synergies/Tradeoffs

• Additional Information

• Integrated design process

• Durability plan

• Site protection

• Energy Star Home

• Reduced construction waste

• Tropical hardwood restriction (FSC, no lauan)

• Health and safety measures

• Owners manual

Mandatory Measures

Category Mandatory Points PointsMeasures Required Available

Innovation & Design 4 0 9

Location & Linkages 0 0 10

Sustainable Sites 2 5 21

Water Efficiency 0 3 15

Energy & Atmosphere 1 0 38

Materials & Resources 3 2 14

Indoor Environmental Quality 7 6 20

Awareness & Education 1 0 3

Mandatory Measures and Points

AccountabilityForm

HomeSizeAdjustment

19 tons concrete

13,837 board ft. framing lumber13,118 sq. ft. sheathing

3,103 sq. ft. roofing3,061 sq. ft. insulation

19 windows

3 exterior doors1 patio door

2 garage doors 3,200 sq. ft. siding

2,269 sq. ft. flooring2,335 sq. ft. interior ceiling

6,050 sq. ft. interior wall finish3 bath sinks

3 toilets

2 bathtubs1 shower stall6 closet doors

15 kitchen cabinets5 other cabinets

226 linear ft. ducting1 fireplace

Integrated Project Planning

– Engage key members of project team• Pre-construction meeting

– Goals, timetables, responsibilities

ID 1.2 Integrated Project Team 1pt.

ID 1.3 Design Charrette 1pt.

ID 2.1 Detailed Durability Plan; (Pre-Construction) Mandatory

Durability Plan

ID 2.2 Third-party verification of Durability Plan 3 pts

CIR’s and ID’s

Credit Interpretation Request— an alternative way of achieving the same intent as an existing LEED credit. It is achieved by requesting permission to meet the “intent” of a credit using an approach that is different from the stated “requirements,” or simply a clarifying question not addressed in the rating guide.

Innovative Design (ID) — a way of earning one or more LEED points for technologies or strategies that are not included in the Rating System but offers substantial environmental benefits. It is achieved by requesting permission for a credit / measure that is not included in the current rating system or going above and beyond an existing credit.

What is LEED-ND?

A LEED rating system being developed through a partnership with

– Natural Resources Defense Council (Smart Growth)

– Congress for the New Urbanism

A rating system that combines elements of smart growth, urbanism, and green building

LL 1 LEED-ND Neighborhood 10 pts

Site

Stewardship

SS 1.1 Erosion Control (During Construction) Mandatory

SS 1.2 Minimize Disturbed Area of Site (if site is > ¼ acre) 1 pt

WE 3.1,3.2 High and Very High Efficiency Fixtures Up to 6 pts

Indoor Water Use

Break?

Design and build an ENERGY STAR labeled home.

EA 1.1 Meets ENERGY STAR for homes Mandatory

81

What is ENERGY STAR?

• Third party labeling system for homes that meet the EPA criteria.

• Home Energy Rating System (HERS) accredited professionals

• HERS Index: Reverse scale 100 – 0

100 = code minimum (worst legal)

0 = net zero energy

85 (or lower) = ENERGY STAR

Design and install insulation to minimize thermal losses.

WHAT IS THERMAL BYPASS?

7070o o FF

7070o o FF

3030o o FF

5050o o FF

Thermal bypass checklist.

Minimize air leakage into and out of conditioned spaces.

Use high performance windows.

Minimize leaks in heating and cooling distribution systems.

Use high performance HVAC equipment.

Size HVAC equipment properly.

Charge refrigerant properly.

Design and install energy-efficient water heating equipment.

Minimize lighting energy demand.

Minimize appliance energy demand.

Reduce demand for non-renewable energy sources by installing a renewable electric generation system.

Design and install energy-efficient water distribution system.

EA 7.1 Improved Hot Water Distribution System 2 pts

EA 7.2 Pipe Insulation 1 pt

97

•Map uses and locate DHW central to use•Manifold distribution system

•On-demand circulation system

Select refrigerants that cause less ozone depletion and global warming

…or don’t use

any refrigerants

for heating or

cooling…

EA 11 Minimize Ozone Depletion & Global Warming Contributions 2 pts

Material Efficient Framing

MR 1.2 Advanced Framing Techniques 3 pts

111

MR 2.1 Tropical Hardwoods, if used, Must be FSC Mandatory

EnvironmentallyPreferable

Products

MR 2.2 Select Environmentally Preferable Products from List 8 pts

114

MR 3.1 Document overall rate of diversion Mandatory

Waste Management

MR 3.2 Reduce Waste Sent to Landfill by 25% to 100% 3 pts

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ENERGY STAR with Indoor Air Package

Education for the Homeowner

AE 1.1 Basic Owner’s Manual and Walkthrough Mandatory

AE 1.3 Public Awareness of LEED Home 1 pt

145

AE 1.2 Comprehensive Manual & Multiple Walkthroughs 1 pt

Thanks!

Mark Price

Conservation Services Group

mark.price@csgrp.com

508.836.9500 x13269

www.usgbc.org

www.energystar.gov

www.csgrp.com