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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
ENERGY,ENVIRONMENT,& BUILDING
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WEEK 5 – ECO-LABELS & ASSESSMENT METHODSINTRODUCTION TO LEED
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WHAT IS A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING RATING SYSTEM OR ASSESSMENT METHOD?
A TOOL THAT EXAMINES THE PERFORMANCE OR EXPECTED PERFORAMCE OF A ‘WHOLE BUILDING’ AND TRANSLATES THAT EXAMINATION INTO AN OVERALL ASSESSMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR COMPARISON AGAINST OTHER BUILDINGS.
WORLD-WIDE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF BUILDING EVALUATION TOOLS THAT FOCUS ON DIFFERENT AREAS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ARE DESIGNED FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROJECTS. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE: LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT, LIFE CYCLE COSTING, ENERGY SYSTEMS DESIGN, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, PRODUCTIVITY ANALYSIS, INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ASSESSMENTS, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION, WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN TOOLS, ETC.
FOR A RATING SYSTEM TO ADD VALUE TO THE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND/OR OPERATION OF A BUILDING, IT MUST OFFER A CREDIBLE, CONSISTENT BASIS FOR COMPARISON, EVALUATE RELEVANT TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, AND NOT BE OVER-BURDENSOME TO IMPLEMENT AND COMMUNICATE.
FOWLER AND RAUCH, 2006
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www.pharoslens.net/
How does one decide between a product that has a highrecycled content and one that is made of virgin materialsbut claims to be non-toxic and healthy? And who can betrusted in a field where most of the information and rating systems come from the industry selling the products?
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www.athenasmi.org
Drawing from extensive databases, this canadian software tool is for evaluating and comparing the environmental implications of whole buildings and assemblies based on internationally recognized life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology.
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What Impacts can be measured?
embodied energy use, acidification potential, global warming potential, human health respiratory effects potential, ozone depletion potential, smog potential, aquatic eutrophicationpotential, weighted resource use, etc.
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WHAT IS A GREEN LABEL OR ECO-LABEL?
A PROGRAM TO CERTIFY, VERIFY OR REPORT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES OF PRODUCTS.
THEY CAN BE CLASSIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
POSITIVE, NEUTRAL OR NEGATIVE LABELS
MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY LABELS
PRESCRIPTIVE, PROSCRIPTIVE, OR PERFORMANCE BASED
www.raic.org/architecture_architects/green_architecture/sustainability_e.htm#appendix_i
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CLASSIFICATION OF GREEN LABELS OR ECO-LABELS
POSITIVE LABELS PROVIDE CERTIFICATION OR REPORTING ON ONE OR MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES OF A PRODUCT. POSITIVE LABELS ARE USUALLY VOLUNTARY, BUT THEIR PRESENCE CAN INCREASE SALES AMONG MANDATORY PURCHASING PROGRAMS.
NEUTRAL LABELS PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FOR THE CUSTOMER TO USE IN PURCHASING DECISIONS.
NEGATIVE LABELS WARN OF A PRODUCT’S TOXICITY OR HARMFUL INGREDIENTS. NEGATIVE LABELS ARE LARGELY MANDATORY AS REQUIRED BY LAW TO MAKE POISONS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS KNOWN TO THE PURCHASER.
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CLASSIFICATION OF GREEN LABELS OR ECO-LABELS
VOLUNTARY STANDARDS FALL INTO SEVERAL CLASSES:
TYPE I LABELS ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF LABEL IN TODAY’S MARKET. TYPE I LABELS REQUIRE THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION OF A PRE-SET LIST OF CRITERIA. THE CRITERIA, WHICH MIGHT INCLUDE A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SUCH AS RECYCLED CONTENT, THE ABSENCE OF VOC’S, AND BIO-DEGRADABILITY, ARE THE BASIS FOR ISSUING A ‘GREEN’ LABEL. THE LABEL DOES NOT USUALLY INCLUDE THE CRITERIA DETAILS, OR EVEN THE LIST OF CRITERIA CONSIDERED.
TYPE II LABELS PROVIDE SELF-DECLARATIONS BY A MATERIALS EXTRACTION ORGANIZATION MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER. THERE IS NO THIRD PARTY REVIEW.
TYPE III LABELS REQUIRE THE RIGOROUS USE OF LIFE CYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, AN OPEN CONSULTATION PROCESS, AND EASE OF COMPARISON AMONG PRODUCTS. TYPE III LABELS ARE SIMILAR TO CONSUMER NUTRITION LABELING ON FOOD PRODUCTS.
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CLASSIFICATION OF GREEN LABELS OR ECO-LABELS
OTHER USEFUL CLASSIFICATION TERMS:
PRESCRIPTIVE LABELS STATE WHAT MUST BE DONE.
PROSCRIPTIVE LABELS STATE WHAT MUST NOT BE DONE.
PERFORMANCE LABELS STATE WHAT MUST BE ACHIEVED, BUT DOES NOT PRESCRIBE HOW.
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WHY DO WE NEED ECO-LABELS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR BUILDINGS?
BECAUSE WHAT WE SAY IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT WE DO.
BECAUSE WHAT WE STRIVE FOR IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT WE ACHIEVE.
BECAUSE WE WILL NOT IMPROVE IF WE DON’T SET GOALS.
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WHY SHOULD WE VOLUNTARILY ADOPT THESE PROGRAMS AND EVALUATION TOOLS?
TO RAISE THE AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDINGS AMONG PRACTITIONERS, CLIENTS AND BUILDERS.
TO PROVIDE A CONSENSUS SET OF CRITERIA AND TARGETS TO GUIDE DESIGN.
TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND IN THIS PROCESS TO STIMULATE THE CONSTRUCTION MARKET TO CONSIDER SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES.
TO IMPLEMENT A VERIFIABLE METHOD AND FRAMEWORK ENABLING FUTURE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS LEADING TO ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MINIMUM STANDARDS.
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BUILDINGS.
www.canadianarchitect.com/asf/perspectives_sustainibility/programs_evaluations/programs_evaluationtools_overview.htm
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WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION AND LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS OF BUILDINGS?
PRACTICALITY DICTATES THAT PROCEDURES ARE SOMEWHAT SIMPLIFIED TOCOPE WITH THE COMPLEXITY OF MODERN BUILDINGS, AND CRITICS CLAIM THEY RISK BECOMING OVER-SIMPLIFIED AND UNRELIABLE.
THE WEIGHTING OR PRIORITIZATION OF CRITERIA REMAINS PROBLEMATIC AND OFTEN INCONSISTENT BETWEEN BUILDING PROJECTS, CALLING INTO QUESTION THE OBJECTIVITY OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS.
THE AVAILABILITY OF COMPETENT ASSESSORS, AND THE COST OF PERFORMING ASSESSMENTS, PRESENT FORMIDABLE BARRIERS TO BROAD IMPLEMENTATION.
THE ENTRY LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO CONSTRUCTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS IS RELATIVELY HIGH, CAUSING STAKEHOLDERS TO OFTEN ABANDON THIS APPROACH.
DESPITE THESE OBSTACLES, EXPLICIT EVALUATION PROCESSES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF INTEGRATION MORE DEEPLY AND DIVERSELY. EVEN WHEN SOME OF THE IDEAS BEING ADVANCED ARE REJECTED, THE PROCESS SPAWNS THINKING THAT CAN POTENTIALLY IMPROVE FUTURE DESIGN.
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003BUILDING ASSESSMENT METHODS 5 EXAMPLES
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GBTool
VANCOUVERMAASTRICHTOSLOTOYKOMELBOURNE
www.iisbe.org/iisbe/gbc2k5/gbc2k5-start.htm
The GBTool software has been developed as part of the international Green Building Challenge process and has been used by the national teams on one or more case study buildings in each country. Founded by Canadian researchers, this tool has been instrumental in the development of other building assessment methods.
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www.breeam.org
the Building Resesarch Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method offers a family of tools designed to help construction professionals understand and mitigate the environmental impacts of the developments they design.developed in the UK, not widely used in North America.
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www.greenglobes.com
Green Globes Design is both a guide for integrating green design principles and an assessment protocol. Using confidential questionnaires for each stage of project delivery, the program generates comprehensive on-line assessment and guidance reports.
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www.ibec.or.jp/CASBEE/english/overviewE.htm
japanese assessment method that ranks building performance by a ratio of environmental quality over environmental loadings (externalities).
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http://www.cagbc.org/leed/what/index.php
LEED-CANADA is an adaptation of the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System, tailored specifically for Canadian climates, construction practices and regulations. It is adapted to the Canadian market through an inclusive process that engages stakeholdersrepresenting the various sectors of the Canadian industry.
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Total of 70 points available in 6 main categories:
1. Sustainable Sites 8 credits, 14 pointsprerequisites: 1
2. Water Efficiency 3 credits, 5 points
3. Energy & Atmosphere 6 credits, 17 pointsprerequisites: 3
4. Materials & Resources 8 credits, 14 pointsprerequisites: 1
5. Indoor Environmental Quality 8 credits, 15 pointsprerequisites: 2
6. Innovation & Design Process 2 credits, 5 points
35 credits, 70 points
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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CertifiedCertified
SILVERSILVER
GOLDGOLD
PLATINUMPLATINUMLEED Certification Levels:
Platinum 52 + points
Gold 39 – 51 points
Silver 33 – 38 points
Certified 26 – 32 points
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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CATEGORY SUSTAINABLE SITES
GOALS
– Develop only appropriate sites
– Reuse existing buildings and/or sites
– Protect natural and agricultural areas
– Reduce need for automobile use
– Protect and/or restore sites
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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Category SUSTAINABLE SITES
P1 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
1 SITE SELECTION2 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY3 REDEVELOPMENT OF CONTAMINATED SITES4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION5 REDUCED SITE DISTURBANCE6 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT7 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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P1 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Intent:Control erosion to reduce negative impacts on water and air quality.
Prerequisite
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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1 SITE SELECTION
Intent:Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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2 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY
Intent:Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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3 REDEVELOPMENT OF CONTAMINATED SITES
Intent:Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Intent:Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use (especially single automobile use.)
4 Points available:– Public Transportation Access
– Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
– Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles
– Parking capacity
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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5 REDUCED SITE DISTURBANCE
Intent:Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.
2 Points available:– Protect or Restore Open Space
– Developmental Footprint
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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6 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Intent:Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff and by increasing on-site infiltration and eliminating contaminants.
2 Points available:– Rate and Quantity
– Treatment
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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7 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT
Intent:Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.
2 Points available:– Non-Roof
– Roof
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC SS
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8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION
Intent:Eliminate light trespass from the building and site, improve night sky access and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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CATEGORY WATER EFFICIENCY
GOALS
– Reduce the quantity of water needed for the building
– Reduce municipal water supply and treatment burden
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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WATER EFFICIENCY
1 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING2 INNOVATION WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES3 WATER USE REDUCTION
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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1 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
Intent:Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
2 Points available:– Reduce by 50%
– No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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2 INNOVATION WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES
Intent:Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local aquifer recharge.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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3 WATER USE REDUCTION
Intent:Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
2 Points available:– 20% Reduction
– 30% Reduction
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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CATEGORY ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
GOALS
– Establish energy efficiency and system performance
– Optimize energy efficiency
– Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources
– Support ozone protection protocols
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
P1 FUND. BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONINGP2 MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCEP3 CFC REDUCTION & ELIMINATION OF HALONS
1 OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE2 RENEWABLE ENERGY3 BEST PRACTICE COMMISSIONING4 OZONE PROTECTION5 MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION6 GREEN POWER
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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P1 FUND. BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING
Intent:Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as intended.
Prerequisite
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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P2 MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Intent:Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems.
Prerequisite
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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P3 CFC REDUCTION & ELIMINATION OF HALONS
Intent:Reduce ozone depletion.
Prerequisite
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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1 OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Intent:Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.
10 Points available:– New Buildings: 1 point for every 5% above the 15%
prerequisite improvement over ASHRAE 90.1 standard,
or for every 4.5% above the 24% MNECB standard.
– Existing Buildings: 1 point for every 5% above the 5% prerequisite improvement over ASHRAE 90.1 standard,
or for every 4.5% above the 15% MNECB standard.
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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2 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Intent:Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy self-supply in order to reduce environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use.
3 Points available:– Supply 5% of Total Energy Use
– Supply 10% of Total Energy Use
– Supply 20% of Total Energy Use
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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3 BEST PRACTICE COMMISSIONING
Intent:Verify that the entire building is designed, constructed and calibrated to operate as intended.
1 Point available
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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4 OZONE PROTECTION
Intent:Reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal Protocol.
1 Point available
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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5 MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
Intent:Provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of building energy and water consumption performance over time.
1 Point available
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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6 GREEN POWER
Intent:Encourage the development and use of grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis.
1 Point available
LEED-CANADA-NC E&A
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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CATEGORY MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
GOALS
– Reduce the amount of materials needed
– Use materials with less environmental impact
– Reduce and manage waste
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
P1 STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES
1 BUILDING REUSE2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT3 RESOURCE REUSE4 RECYCLED CONTENT5 LOCAL/REGIONAL MATERIALS6 RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS7 CERTIFIED WOOD8 DURABLE BUILDING
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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P1 STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES
Intent:Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills.
Prerequisite
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1 BUILDING REUSE
Intent:Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve
resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste, and
reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they
relate to materials manufacturing and transport.
3 Points available:– 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof
– 95% of Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof
– 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
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2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
Intent:Divert construction, demolition, and land clearing debris
from landfill disposal. Redirect recyclable recovered
resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect
reusable materials to appropriate sites.
2 Points available:– Divert 50% from landfill
– Divert 75% from landfill
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3 RESOURCE REUSE
Intent:Reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources.
2 Points available:– 5%
– 10%
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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4 RECYCLED CONTENT
Intent:Increase demand for building products that incorporate
recycled content materials, therefore reducing impacts
resulting from extraction and processing of new virgin
materials and by-passing energy and green house gas
intensive industrial and manufacturing processes.
2 Points available:– 7.5% (post-consumer + ½ post-industrial)
– 15% (post-consumer + ½ post-industrial)
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC
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5 LOCAL/REGIONAL MATERIALS
Intent:Increase demand for building materials and products that
are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby
supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing
the environmental impacts resulting from transportation.
2 Points available:– 10% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally
– 20% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
6 RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS
Intent:Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and
long-cycle renewable materials by replacing them with
rapidly renewable materials.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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7 CERTIFIED WOOD
Intent:Encourage environmentally responsible forest
management.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
8 DURABLE BUILDING
Intent:Minimize materials use and construction waste over a
building’s life resulting from premature failure of the
building and its constituent components and assemblies.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
CATEGORY INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
GOALS
– Establish good indoor air quality
– Eliminate, reduce, manage the sources of indoor pollutants
– Ensure thermal comfort and system controllability
– Provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment.
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC IEQ
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
P1 MINIMUM IAQ PERFORMANCE
Intent:Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants.
Prerequisite
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
P2 ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE CONTROL
Intent:Prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke.
Prerequisite
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
1 CARBON DIOXIDE MONITORING
Intent:Provide capacity for indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring to help sustain long-term occupant comfort and well-being.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
2 INCREASED VENTILATION EFFECTIVENESS
Intent:Provide for the effective delivery and mixing of supply air to support the safety, comfort and well-being of building occupants.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
3 CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN
Intent:Minimize and prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants.
2 Points available:– During Construction
– Testing Before Occupancy
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
4 LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS
Intent:Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, potentially irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants.
4 Points available:– Adhesives & Sealants
– Paints and Coatings
– Carpets
– Composite Wood and Laminate Adhesives
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
5 INDOOR POLLUTANT SOURCE CONTROL
Intent:Minimize exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates, biological contaminants and chemical pollutants that adversely impact air and water quality.
1 Point available
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
6 CONTROLLABILITY OF SYSTEMS
Intent:Provide a high level of thermal, ventilation and lighting system control by individual occupants or specific groups in multi-occupant spaces (i.e. classrooms or conference areas) to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.
2 Points available:– Perimeter Spaces
– Non-Perimeter Spaces
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
7 THERMAL COMFORT
Intent:Provide a thermally comfortable environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants.
2 Points available:– Compliance with ASHRAE 55-2004
– Monitoring
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
8 DAYLIGHT AND VIEWS
Intent:Provide for the building occupants a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied areas of the building.
2 Points available:– Daylight 75% of Spaces
– Views for 90% of Space
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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LEED-CANADA-NC
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
INNOVATION AND DESIGN PROCESS
1 INNOVATION IN DESIGN2 LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
SUSTAINABLE SITESWATER EFFICIENCY
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LEED-CANADA-NC IDP
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
1 INNOVATION CREDITS
Intent:To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by LEED and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by LEED.
4 Points available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYINNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
LEED-CANADA-NC IDP
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
2 LEED Accredited Professional
Intent:To support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED Green Building project and to streamline the application and certification process.
1 Point available
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHEREMATERIALS & RESOURCES
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LEED-CANADA-NC IDP
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McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
Market Building
Standard building envelope, mechanical system, and lighting.
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
LEED Silver Building
Improved building envelopehigh performance glass, and increased insulation. Open officeplan.
Improved mechanical systemhigh efficiency equipment,alternate air systems (underfloor air)
Improved lightinghigh efficiency lighting fixtures, reduced lighting loads.
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
LEED Gold Building
Improved building envelopehigh performance glass, and increased insulation. Operable windows for natural ventilation
Reduced or no mechanical systemnatural ventilation, water savingstrategies, increased temp.tolerance by occupants, solarcontrol
Improved lightinghigh efficiency lighting fixtures, reduced lighting via natural daylighting.
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
LEED Platinum Building
Improved building envelopehigh performance glass, and increased insulation alternate envelope systems (sod roof). Open office plan.
Reduced or no mechanical systemalternate energy sources for systems (PV’s), Aggressivewater strategies.
Improved lightinghigh efficiency lighting fixtures, task lighting, aggressive
daylighting scheme.
McGILL ARCH 672 RICHARD KLOPP SEPT 30, 2003
Living/Restorative Building
Improved building envelopehigh performance glass, and increased insulation alternate envelope systems (sod roof). Significant open office plan.
Reduced or no mechanical systemsignificant alternate energy sources for systems (PV’s, Fuel Cells, Wind), Water strategies which give back what’s taken.
Improved lightinghigh efficiency lighting fixtures, task lighting, aggressive day lighting scheme.
Living BuildingRestorativeBuilding