leed v4 - participant_book

1PROVIDER:GreenCE, Inc.

AUTHOR:

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTSLEED We Make it Easy!

G R E E N B U I L D I N G P R I N C I P L ES & L E E D

Glen B. Phillips, LEED AP BD+C, [email protected]

AG E N DA

Part 1 INTRODUCTION

Green Principles USGBC LEED Rating System & Process

Part 2 LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABLE SITES WATER EFFICIENCY

Part 3 ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE MATERIALS & RESOURCES

Part 4 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INNOVATION AND REGIONAL PRIORITY REVIEW and Exam Strategies

2W H AT W I L L YO U L EA R N ?

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain the various LEED rating systems, categories, and minimum program requirements.

List the requirements, strategies and intent of each credit in LEED v4 for New Construction

Identify the core concepts and define key terms behind green building.

Differentiate between the many referenced standards used by LEED v4, such as ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, Green-e Energy product certification, and the California Department of Public Health Standard Method v1.1-2010.

Identify best practices for achieving a sustainable project site, such as site selection, reducing building footprint and restoring native vegetation, to reduce impact to the environment.

Learning Objectives

W H AT W I L L YO U L EA R N ?

Determine appropriate water saving strategies, such as using non-potable water and selecting water efficient fixtures, to reduce the use of municipal drinking water for non-drinking purposes.

Prioritize strategies related to energy use, such as energy efficiency, use of clean energy, and on-going operations, to maximize pay-back and diminish impact on the environment.

Relate material selection to Life-Cycle Assessment with concepts such as extending building stock, redirecting resources back to the manufacturing process, and sourcing locally harvested materials, in order to reduce the environmental impact of using virgin materials.

Explain the ways in which the building process and operations can affect a projects Indoor Environmental Quality, such as access to daylight and views and implementing an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan.

Learning Objectives, Contd.

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1ST TIME IN HISTORY More people live in urban conditions than in rural Humanity has reached Peak Oil status 1/5 of the population will experience water scarcity in their lifetime Measured health impacts of environmental toxicity can be verified

by science Humanity faces a less stable climate and can act now to minimize the

impacts

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TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE

People ~ Planet ~ Profit

4W H Y B U I L D G R E E N ?

OUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING Quality of Life Access to Nature Community

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE Fossil Fuels:

Petroleum Gas Coal

Water Scarcity Building Materials Management Soil Erosion

FINANCIAL BENEFITS Improved marketability Increased occupancy & rental rates Reduced Operating Costs

Energy Savings Water Savings

IMPACT CATEGORIES

35%

20%

15%

10%

5%

5%

10%Climate Change

Human Health

Water Resources

Biodiversity

Green Economy

Community

Natural Resources

5+ USGBC + GBCI + LEEDIntroduction

USGBC

6USGBC

+ U S G B C : D E V E L O P S & M A I N TA I N S L E E D R AT I N G S Y S T E M

G B C I : A D M I N I S T E R S : L E E D A C C R E D I T E D P R O F E S S I O N A L S &L E E D B U I L D I N G C E R T I F I C AT I O N

7TERMINOLOGY

TERMINOLOGY GBCI USGBC

Registration Buildings are LEED Registered Buildings are Registered for

LEED Certification---

Certification Documentation is submitted onto LEED on-line GBCI reviews submission GBCI awards LEED Certification

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Professional Credentials

Individuals take an exam GBCI awards Professional

Credentials---

Membership

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Only organizations can be members of USGBC National

Individuals can be members of USGBC Chapters

Member logos are for organizations that are members of National USGBC.

Program level logos can refer to any number of USGBC programs, from the LEED rating systems to the Greenbuild conference.

Project level logos are for LEED certification levels. These may never be used in reference to a project until it has received its certification.

LEED Green Associate and the LEED Green Associate logo are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and are awarded to individuals under license by the Green Building Certification Institute.

USGBC AND GBCI LOGOS

9L E E D C R E D EN TI A L S& Process

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+ LEED

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L E E D

Rating System Adaptation Certification Levels MPRs Categories Scorecards Credit Intent & Requirements Credit Forms

Roles LEED AP Project Administrator Team Member Certification Reviewer

Process LEED online submittal process Review: submittal expectations

The Rating Systems

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+LEED + MARKET

LEED RATING LEVELS

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W H AT P R O J E C T T Y P E S A R E E L I G I B L E F O R L E E D ?

Minimum Program Requirements:

1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land

2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries3. Must comply with project size

requirements

A project must adhere to the LEED Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs).

M P R

L E E D B O U N DA RY

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M P R

L E E D B O U N DA RY

C A M P U S A P P ROAC H

Campus Approach Site Area is the total campus (master site) for

eligible credits

A LEED seeking project can use the campus approach if it is on a site with other buildings that use the same site

amenities as part of a package of buildings seeking LEED the site can be new or existing

M P R

L E E D B O U N DARY

C A M P U S A P P ROAC H

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F U L L - T I M EEQ U I VA L EN T

Also used for the following credit calculations: Bicycle Storage & Shower Green Vehicles Parking Capacity Water Fixtures

Transients:Students, Visitors, Shoppers, Customers

LEED RATING SYSTEMS

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RATINGSYSTEM:

LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C)

LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)

LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M)

Adaptation New Construction and Major Renovation

Core and Shell Development Schools Retail Data Centers Warehouses and Distribution

Centers Hospitality Healthcare

Commercial Interiors

Retail Hospitality

Existing Buildings Retail Schools Hospitality Data Centers Warehouses and Distribution

Centers

Project Scope

Whole Building Design and Construction

New buildings All except Homes

Major renovations Major HVAC renovation Significant envelope

modifications Major interior rehabilitation

Core and Shell certification is for buildings that dont include a complete interior fit-out

Interior spaces thatare a complete interior fit-out.

Existing buildings Little to no construction Implementing sustainable

practices for existing buildings: maintenance Water/energy use Environmentally preferred

products & practices for cleaning & alterations

Sustainable purchasing policies

Waste-stream management Ongoing IEQ

RATING SYSTEM

LEED for Homes LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment (ND)

Adaptation Homes and Multifamily Lowrise Multifamily Midrise

Plan Project

Project Scope

Single-family homes and multi-family residential buildings up to 8 stories (over 8 stories use BD+C: New Construction)

Must be dwelling unit meaning its own cooking area & bathroom

New land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential, nonresidential, or a mix of uses.

Principles of smart growth, new urbanism best practices, and green building

Notes Rating System Adaptation is determined as follows:

based on number of stories and the 1-2 Stories: Homes and Multifamily Lowrise

3-5 Stories: Select Adaptation based on the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating.

6-8 Stories: Multifamily Midrise

LEED ND: Plan certifies projects based on planning efforts, sometimes prior to any construction

LEED ND: Project is for completed development projects

LEED RATING SYSTEMS

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M A

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R E F E R E N C E G U I D ES / R AT I N G SY ST E M S

BD+C

New Construction

and Major Renovations

Core and Shell

Development

Schools

Retail

Data Centers

Warehouses and Distribution

Centers

Hospitality

Healthcare

ID+C

Commercial Interiors

Retail

Hospitality

O+M

Existing Buildings

Retail

Schools

Hospitality

Data Centers

Warehouses and Distribution

Centers

Homes

Homes and Multifamily

Lowrise

Multifamily Midrise

ND

Plan

Project

SA M P L E Q U EST I O N 1

QUESTION:

What is the first Level of LEED Certification called?

1. Platinum2. Gold3. Silver4. Copper5. Certification

ANSWER:

o Platinumo Goldo Silvero Copper Certification

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QUESTION:

An existing building on a campus will be renovated. The building will only be repainted and some light fixtures will be replaced. Which LEED rating system adaptation would you use?

1. LEED BD+C: New Construction2. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors3. LEED O+M: Existing Buildings4. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell5. LEED BD+C: Schools

ANSWER:

1. LEED BD+C: New Construction2. LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors LEED O+M: Existing Buildings1. LEED BD+C: Core and Shell2. LEED BD+C: Schools

+ LEED CATEGORIESAND CREDITS

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LEED RATING SYSTEMS

W I T H I N T H E L E E D R AT I N G SYST EMWhat is a prerequisite vs. a credit?

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ALL LEED CATEGORIES ACROSS ALL RATING SYSTEMS

CORE LEED CATEGORIES

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L EED BD + C, L EED I D + C, L EED O+ M, & L EED HOMES

LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

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QUESTION:Which of the following statements are true of LEED? (Select 3)1. All prerequisites are required based on the Rating

System Adaptation.2. Registration is awarded when a project completes all

LEED prerequisites.3. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating

System.4. Credits within each category offer potential project

points, which determine the LEED Certification level.

ANSWER: All prerequisites are required based on the Rating

System Adaptation.o Registration is awarded when a project completes all

LEED prerequisites. LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating

System. Credits within each category offer potential project

points, which determine the LEED Certification level.

+ THE LEED PROCESSRegistration, Integrated Design and Construction

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BUILDING LIFE CYCLE

LEED PROCESS

DESIGN REVIEWCxA

REGISTRATION

INTEGRATIVE PROCESS

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INTEGRATIVE PROCESS

P R O J E C T R E G I ST R AT I O N & C E R T IF I C AT IO N P R O C E SS

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+HOMES: CERTIFICATION PROCESS

1. Register

Complete Key Forms Submit Payment Establish Verification Team

LEED for Homes ProviderLEED for Homes Green RaterEnergy Rater

Determine project goals

2. Verify

Preliminary rating Mid-construction visit Final construction visit Prepare:

Durability plan Construction

documents Contract (scope

of work for relevant trades)

3. Review

Preliminary review Final review Re-review (appeal)

4. Certify

GBCI Review Credits: Achieved / Denied Education: Sharing your

story

+LEED FOR HOMES: INSPECTION

Homes Provider and Green Rater verifies: Modeled energy performance in EnerGuide Air and moisture barrier installation Insulation installation Air tightness / leakage Green Features

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QUESTION:What statements about the LEED process are true? (Select 2)1. No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase

Submittal2. If adequate points are achieved, certification can be

awarded at the completion of the Design Phase Submittal

3. If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction Phase Submittal

4. Appeals can only be made after the full application review.

ANSWER: No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase

Submittalo If adequate points are achieved, certification can be

awarded at the completion of the Design Phase Submittal

If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction Phase Submittal

o Appeals can only be made after the full application review.

LEED CREDITS

BD+C

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LEED CATEGORIES

+ CREDITS IN DETAILReviewing the intents and requirements of each

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LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

LOCATION AND TRANS PORTATION

CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.

LEED for Neighborhood

Development Location8-16 8-20 8-15 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 5-9

Sensitive Land Protection1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

High Priority Site1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Surrounding Density and

Diverse Uses1-5 1-6 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5

Access to Quality Transit1-5 1-6 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-2

Bicycle Facilities1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Reduced Parking Footprint 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Green Vehicles1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Intent Requirements

To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicles miles traveled (vehicles kilometers traveled). To enhance livability and improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

Locate the project in a neighborhood certified under LEED-ND. Certified Plan or Certified Project

under LEED-ND v4, Stage 2 or Stage 3 under LEED-ND Pilot or LEED-ND v2009.

Credit is mutually exclusive with other credits in the Location and Transportation category.

NC CS S R DC WDC HOS HC

LEED for Neighborhood Development Location 8-16 8-20 8-15 8-16 8-16 8-16 8-16 5-9

Certification BD+C: Core & Shell

BD+C: Schools BD+C Healthcare

BD+C (all others)

Certified 8 8 5 8

Silver 12 10 6 10

Gold 16 12 7 12

Platinum 20 15 9 16

LT Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Strategies & Terms Responsible Party

Give preference to potential site locations within in a LEED ND certified location.

Certain types of LEED ND certifications are eligible, some are not.

Some projects located in a LEED ND location might actually earn more points in the other LT credits.

Owner

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LT Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location:

SAMPLE QUESTION

Which of the following potential site locations would qualify the project for Location and Transportation credit LEED for Neighborhood Development Location?

1. A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND v4 Certified Project

2. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan

3. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered project

4. None of the above

ANSWER:

1. A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND v4 Certified Project

A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan

3. A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered project

4. None of the above

Intent Requirements

To avoid the development of environmentally sensitive lands and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Sensitive Land Protection

US Department of Agriculture, US CFR Title 7 (Prime Farmland Designation)

FEMA Flood Zone Designations US Fish and Wildlife Service,

Threatened and Endangered Species NatureServe Heritage Program (species

habitat)

Option 1. Locate the project on previously developed land.

Option 2. Site that doesnt meet any of the sensitive land criteria:- Prime Farmland- Floodplains- Habitat for threatened or endangered species- Within 100 feet of water bodies, except for minor improvements- Within 50 feet of wetlands, except for minor improvements


Sensitive Land Protection 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

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LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection



During the site selection process, give preference to that do not include sensitive elements or restrictive land types.

Select a suitable building location and design the building with a minimal footprint to minimize disruption of the environmentally sensitive areas identified above.

If possible, choose a previously developed site, therefore there is less environmental impact, since the site has already been disturbed.

When selecting a site evaluate how much land disturbance will be involved for construction and the overall developed portion of the site.

Incorporate the natural features of the site into the site development.

During design take into account what wildlife has been living on the site prior to development.

Owner Landscape Architect Ecologist Environmental

Engineer Other Local

Professionals

Definition

previously developedaltered by paving, construction, and/or land use that would typically have required regulatory permitting to have been initiated (alterations may exist now or in the past). Land that is not previously developed and landscapes altered by current or historical clearing or filling, agricultural or forestry use, or preserved natural area use are considered undeveloped land. The date of previous development permit issuance constitutes the date of previous development, but permit issuance in itself does not constitute previous development

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Definition

previously developed sitea site that, prior to the project, consisted of at least 75% previously developed land

LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

To achieve LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection, which site CAN a project develop on:

1. Previously developed site that is 10 feet above the elevations of the 100-year flood as defined by FEMA

2. Prime farmland as defined by USDA

3. Land that has threatened or endangered species

4. Previously undeveloped land this is within 50 feet of a body of water

ANSWER:

Previously developed site that is 10 feet below the elevations of the 100-year flood as defined by FEMA

o Prime farmland as defined by USDA

o Undeveloped land that has threatened or endangered species

o Previously undeveloped land this is within 50 feet of a body of water

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Intent Requirements

To encourage project location in areas with development constraints and promote the health of the surrounding area.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit High-Priority Site

US EPA National Priority List US HUD Federal Empowerment Zone,

Federal Enterprise Community, and Federal Renewal Community

US Dept. of Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

US HUD Qualified Census Tracts and Difficult Development Areas

Option 1. Locate the project on an infill location in a historic district.

Option 2. Locate the project on one of the following: A site listed by the EPA National Priorities List A Federal Empowerment Zone site A Federal Enterprise Community site A Federal Renewal Community site A Department of the Treasury Community

Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community

A site in the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Developments Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or Difficult Development Area (DDA)

For projects outside the US, use local equivalent


High-Priority Site 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Intent Requirements

To encourage project location in areas with development constraints and promote the health of the surrounding area.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit High-Priority Site

US EPA National Priority List US HUD Federal Empowerment Zone,

Federal Enterprise Community, and Federal Renewal Community

US Dept. of Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

US HUD Qualified Census Tracts and Difficult Development Areas

Option 3 Locate the project on a brownfield site with

soil or groundwater contamination where jurisdiction requires remediation.

Perform remediation as required to the satisfaction of the jurisdiction


High-Priority Site 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

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LT Credit High-Priority Site



During the site selection process, give preference to brownfield sites

Identify tax incentives and property cost savings, through the EPAs website.

Coordinate site development plans with remediation activity, as appropriate.

Restoring brownfields is a regenerative action which actually leads to improving the environment.

Development of high priority sites relieves pressure on other sites.

Projects meeting Option 1 and either Option 2 or 3 qualify for exemplary performance

Owner Civil General Contractor

Definition

brownfieldreal property or the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

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LT Credit High-Priority Site:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Which of the following sites qualify as a High Priority Site for LEED? (Select 3):1. Site where reduced costs allow for additional

investment into energy efficiency

2. Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development

3. Federal Environmental Community

4. Federal Empowerment Zone

5. Infill location in a historic district

ANSWER:

1. Site where reduced costs allow for additional investment into energy efficiency

Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development

3. Federal Environmental Community

Federal Empowerment Zone

Infill location in a historic district

Intent Requirements

To conserve land and protect farmland and wildlife habitat by encouraging development in areas with existing infrastructure. To promote walkability, and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by encouraging daily physical activity.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

Option 1. Surrounding density (2-3 points) Locate on a site where the surrounding

density within a mile radius meets separate residential and nonresidential densities or the combined density value.

Points are awarded based on density levels.


Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses 1-5 1-6 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1

Points for average density within mile of project

Combined Density

Separate Residential and Nonresidential Densities

LEED Points

Square feet per acre

Residential (DU/acre)

Nonresidential (FAR)

Core & Shell All Other BD+C

22,000 7 0.5 2 2

35,000 12 0.8 4 3

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Intent Requirements

To conserve land and protect farmland and wildlife habitat by encouraging development in areas with existing infrastructure. To promote walkability, and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by encouraging daily physical activity.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

Option 2. Diverse uses (1-2 points) Locate the building within mile walking

distance to 4-7 (1 point) or 8+ (2 points) existing and publically available diverse uses.


Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses 1-5 1-6 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5

LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses



During the site selection process, give preference to urban sites with pedestrian access to a variety of diverse uses.

Consider sharing the buildings resources with the local community.

Choose a site where pedestrian access to surrounding businesses is available.

If there is a diverse use available in the building itself, only a maximum of 1 can be counted to fulfill the diverse uses requirements.

A maximum of 2 uses in each use type may be counted (e.g. 5 restaurants is counted as 2 uses)

Owner Developer

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Definition

diverse usea distinct, officially recognized business, nonprofit, civic, religious, or governmental organization, or dwelling units (residential use) or offices (commercial office use). It has a stationary postal address and is publicly available. It does not include automated facilities such as ATMs, vending machines, and touchscreens.

Proximity is determined by drawing a walking path on a neighborhood map, and showing that the diverse use is within 1/2-mile walking distance.

Food retail Supermarket, Grocery w/ produce section

Community-serving retail Convenience store, Farmers market, Hardware

store, Pharmacy, Other retailServices Bank, Family entertainment venue, Gym, health

club, exercise studio, Hair care, Laundry, dry cleaner, Restaurant, caf, diner (drive-thru only excluded)

Civic and community facilities Adult or senior care (licensed), Child care

(licensed), Community or recreation center, Cultural arts facility, Education facility, Government office serving public on-site, Medical clinic or office seeing patients, Place of worship, Police or Fire station, Post office, Public library, Public park, Social services center

Community anchor uses Commercial office (100+ FTE)

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Definition

walking distancethe distance that a pedestrian must travel between origins and destinations without obstruction, in a safe and comfortable environment on a continuous network of sidewalks, all weather-surface footpaths, crosswalks, or equivalent pedestrian facilities. The walking distance must be drawn from an entrance that is accessible to all building users.

LT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Which of the following are considered diverse uses for development density and community connectivity: (Select 3)

1. Fire station

2. Gas station

3. Hardware

4. Drive-through coffee stand

5. Museum

ANSWER:

Fire stationo Gas station

Hardwareo Drive-through coffee stand

Museum

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Intent Requirements

To encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices or otherwise reduced motor vehicle use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and other environmental and public health harms associated with motor vehicle use.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Access to Quality Transit

Locate the project within mile walking distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops, or within mile walking distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations or ferry terminals.

Stations may be existing, or planned if they are sited, funded, and under construction by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are complete within 24 months of that date.


Access to Quality Transit 1-5 1-6 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-2

Minimum daily transit service for projects with multiple transit types

Weekday Trips Weekend Trips Core & Shell All others

72 40 1 1

144 108 3 3

360 216 6 5

Minimum daily transit service for projects with commuter rail or ferry service only

Weekday Trips Weekend Trips Points

24 6 1

40 8 3

60 12 6

LT Credit Access to Quality Transit



Qualified transit routes must meet the following: Paired route service (service in opposite directions) Only trips in one direction are counted Only count a single stop for each route

Projects served by two or more transit routes such that no one route provides more than 60% of the prescribed levels may earn one additional point, up to the maximum number of points.

If existing transit service is temporarily rerouted outside the required distances for less than two years, the project may meet the requirements, provided the local transit agency has committed to restoring the routes with service at or above the prior level.

Owner

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EXAMPLE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

sidewalk

EXAMPLE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS

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LT Credit Access to Quality Transit:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

A project is planned for an urban site. Which of the following situations might qualify for Access to Quality Transit? (select 1):

1. A pedestrian would have to cross a busy interstate to reach 2 bus lines that stop 1/4 of a mile away.

2. A pedestrian can walk to 2 bus stops for the same bus line, both within walking distance.

3. A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be built 1/2 mile away, within 1 year of the projects completion.

4. A bicycle path runs directly in front of the building.

ANSWER:

o A pedestrian has to cross a busy interstate to reach 2 bus lines that stop 1/4 of a mile away.

o A pedestrian can walk to 2 bus stops for the same bus line, both within walking distance.

A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be built 1/2 mile away within 1 year of the projects completion.

o A bicycle path runs directly in front of the building.

Intent Requirements

To promote bicycling and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by encouraging utilitarian and recreational physical activity.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Bicycle Facilities

Bicycle Network Building entrance or bicycle storage is

located within 200 yards from a bicycle network that connects to one or more of the following within 3-miles by bike: At least 10 diverse uses A school or employment center (if project

is 50% or more residential by floor area) A bus rapid transit stop, light or heavy rail

station, commuter rail station, or ferry terminal


Bicycle Facilities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Intent Requirements

To promote bicycling and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by encouraging utilitarian and recreational physical activity.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Bicycle Facilities

Bicycle Storage and Shower RoomsCase 1. commercial or institutional projects Short term parking for at least 2.5% of all peak

visitors (minimum 4 per building). Long term bicycle storage for at least 5% of all

regular building occupants (minimum 4 per building)

One shower for up to 100 occupants, and one additional shower per 150 additional occupants.

Case 2. residential projects Short term parking for at least 2.5% of all peak

visitors (minimum 4 per building). Long term bicycle storage for at least 30% of all

regular building occupants (minimum one space per residential unit)

Case 3. mixed-use projects Meet Case 1 and Case 2 storage requirements

for residential and non-residential spaces respectively.


Bicycle Facilities 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LT Credit Bicycle Facilities



Planned bicycle trails or lanes may be counted only if they are fully funded by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are scheduled for completion within one year of that date.

Short-term bicycle storage must be within 100 feet walking distance of any main entrance.

Long-term bicycle storage must be within 100 feet walking distance of any functional entry.

Bicycle parking cannot be double counted (storage allocated to occupants of other buildings cannot be counted).

LEED CS projects should use default occupancy counts.

Architect Plumbing Engineer Civil Engineer

and/or Landscape Architect

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< 200 yds

EXAMPLE: BIKES

10 SHARED USE ROUTE (BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN)

LT Credit: Bicycle FacilitiesSAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Which of the following is true for Bicycle Storage for LEED?:

1. All bike-commuters must have head-lights

2. Schools have to provide a bike-share program

3. Bike lanes must be provided starting 1 mile away

4. The number of bike racks required is partially based on peak users

ANSWER:

o All bike-commuters must have head-lights

o Schools have to provide a bike-share program

o Bike lanes must be provided starting 1 mile away

The number of bike racks required is partially based on peak visitors

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Intent Requirements

To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint

Do not exceed minimum code requirements for parking capacity.

Provide parking capacity that is below the base ratios recommended by the Parking Consultants Council.

Case 1. Baseline location Projects that have not earned points

under LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit much achieve a 20% reduction from the base ratios.



Intent Requirements

To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint

Case 2. Dense and/or transit-served location Projects earning 1 or more points

under either LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit much achieve a 40% reduction.

All projects Provide preferred parking for

carpools for 5% of total parking spaces (not required if no off-street parking provided).



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LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint



Minimize parking lot/garage size. Consider sharing parking facilities with adjacent

buildings. Credit calculations must include all existing and new off-

street parking that is leased or owned by the project, including parking outside the project boundary used by the project. On-street parking is excluded.

Projects with shared (or pooled) parking, should calculate compliance using only the projects share of the pooled parking.

Mixed-use projects should calculate compliance by first aggregating the parking amount of each use (as specified by the base ratios) and then calculating the percentage reduction from the aggregated amount.

Parking spaces for fleet or inventory vehicles are not counted unless these vehicles are regularly used by employees for commuting.

Civil Engineer Owner

74 + 56 spaces = 130 total parking spaces required

74 + 56 SPACES = 130 TOTAL PARKING SPACES REQUIRED

56 PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE

CARPOOL/VANPOOL SPACES

DRAWING KEYLT Credit: Reduced Parking FootprintPREFERRED PARKING/ PARKING CAPACITY OVERALL SITE


EXAMPLE: REDUCED PARKING FOOTPRINT

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LT Credit: Reduced Parking FootprintSAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Minimizing a projects parking lot would (select 2):

1. Mitigate brownfield contamination.

2. Increase building energy consumption.

3. Encourage carpooling.

4. Help reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off.

ANSWER:

o Mitigate brownfield contamination.

o Increase building energy consumption.

Encourage carpooling. Help reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off.

Intent Requirements

To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled automobiles

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATIONLT Credit Green Vehicles

All Projects Designate 5% of all parking spaces as preferred

parking for green vehicles, distributed evenly across parking sections (e.g. between short-term and long-term parking).

Green vehicles score at least 45 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual rating guide, or local equivalent.

Discounted parking fees of at least 20% is an acceptable substitute for dedicated spaces.

Option 1. Electric vehicle charging Install a charging station for at least 2% of all

parking spaces, and reserve these spaces for exclusive use by plug-in vehicles

Option 2. Liquid, gas, or battery facilities Install liquid or gas alternative fuel fueling

facilities or a battery switching station sufficient to serve vehicles equal to 2% of total parking spaces.


Green Vehicles 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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LT Credit Green Vehicles



If the project is providing discounted parking for green vehicles, signage must be posted at entrance to parking area and permanently available to every qualifying vehicle.

Provide transportation amenities such as alternate-fuel refueling stations.

Consider sharing the costs and benefits of refueling stations with neighbors.

Consider issuing discounted parking passes for green vehicles.

Consider purchasing green fleet vehicles. Provide preferred parking for green vehicles.

Owner Civil Engineer

Definition

preferred parkingthe parking spots closest to the main entrance of a building (exclusive of spaces designated for handicapped persons). For employee parking, it refers to the spots that are closest to the entrance used by employees.

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74 + 56 SPACES = 130 TOTAL PARKING SPACES REQUIRED

LT Credit Green VehiclesPREFERRED PARKING/ PARKING CAPACITY OVERALL SITE


DRAWING KEY

GREEN VEHICLE SPACES


EXAMPLE: GREEN VEHICLES

LT Credit: Green VehiclesSAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

What would help encourage the use of green vehicles? (select 2):

1. Provide discounted parking for green vehicles.

2. Designate parking spaces near the building entrance for green vehicles.

3. Install parking meters.

4. Encourage a car-share program.

ANSWER:

Provide discounted parking for green vehicles. Designate parking spaces near the building

entrance for green vehicles.

o Install parking meters.

o Encourage a car-share program.

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SUSTAINABLE SITES

SUSTAINABLE SITES:

PREREQUISITENC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.

Construction Activity

Pollution PreventionX X X X X X X X

Environmental Site AssessmentX X

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Site Assessment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Site Development - Protect or

Restore Habitat1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1

Open Space1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Rainwater Management 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2

Heat Island Reduction1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Site Master Plan 1

Tenant Design and

Construction Guidelines1

Places of Respite 1

Direct Exterior Access 1

SUSTAINABLE SITES:

Intent Requirements

To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and airborne dust.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

2012 US EPA Construction General Permit

Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction activities.

Plan must follow 2012 US EPA Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent.

NC CS S Retail DC WDC HOS HC

Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention X X X X X X X X

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SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


ESC Plans are intended to achieve: Topsoil protection and loss prevention. Reduced sedimentation of storm sewers or receiving

streams. Eliminate sources of air pollution

Projects of all sizes must implement the erosion and sedimentation control plan not just projects over 1 acre in size as indicated by the CGP.

Control plan must describe the measures to be implemented.

Consider employing strategies such as temporary and permanent seeding, mulching, earthen dikes, silt fencing, sediment traps and sediment basins.

Stabilization controls for stabilization include: Mulching, temporary seeding, permanent seeding

Structural controls include: Silt fence, sediment basin, earth dike, sediment trap

Civil Engineer General Contractor

What NOT to do!


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SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Structural controls for erosion and sedimentation control: (Select 2)

1. Pervious pavement

2. Sediment traps

3. Retaining wall

4. Silt fencing

5. Mulching

ANSWER:

o Pervious pavement

Sediment trapso Retaining wall

Silt fencingo Mulching

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Intent Requirements

To assess site conditions before design to evaluate sustainable options and inform related decisions about site design

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Site Assessment

Natural Resources Conservation Service, web soil survey

TR-55 initial water storage capacity

Survey the site and document the following: Topography Hydrology Climate Vegetation Soils Human use Human health effects

Survey should demonstrate the relationship between site features and the topics listed above, and describe how these features influenced the design.


Site Assessment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SS Credit Site Assessment

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


Engage a team to study the site before conceptual design to identify opportunities and challenges.

Early engagement is critical, as factors such as building orientation are often set very early in design, and using the results of the site assessment during this process can result in better outcomes.

Landscape Architect Land Use Planner Architect

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SS Credit Site Assessment

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Performing a Site Assessment before conceptual design can help achieve all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Reduced life-cycle impacts from the building

2. Increased biodiversity on the site

3. Increased participation in vehicle sharing services

4. Reduced cost for renewable energy systems

5. Reduced risk

ANSWER:

1. Reduced life-cycle impacts from the building

2. Increased biodiversity on the site

Increased participation in vehicle sharing services

4. Reduced cost for renewable energy systems

5. Reduced risk

Intent Requirements

To conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat

All Projects Preserve and protect min 40% of

existing greenfields from development and construction activity.

Option 1. On-site Restoration (2 points) Restore 30% of previously developed

site using native or adapted vegetation and, restore disturbed or compacted soils that will be vegetated.

Option 2. Financial Support (1 point) Donate $0.40 per sq.ft. of the total site

to a nationally or locally recognized land trust or conservation organization.


Site Assessment 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1

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DEFINITION

greenfieldarea that has not been graded, compacted, cleared, or disturbed and that supports (or could support) open space, habitat, or natural hydrology.

DEFINITION

development footprintthe total land area of a project site covered by buildings, streets, parking areas, and other typically impermeable surfaces constructed as part of the project

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SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


Use local and regional governmental agencies, consultants, educational facilities and native plant societies as resources for the selection of appropriate native or adapted plants.

Vegetated roof surfaces can count as on-site restoration if the project achieves a density of 1.5 floor-area ratio or higher and the roof plantings are native or adapted, provide habitat, and promote biodiversity.

Rain gardens and other vegetated landscape areas constructed to accommodate rainwater infiltration may be optionally excluded.

Projects providing Financial Support must select a land trust or conservation organization within the same EPA Level III ecoregion or the projects state. US projects must select an organization accredited by

the Land Trust Alliance. Non-US projects must select an organization within

100 miles of the project.

Landscape Architect Civil Engineer Ecologist Owner

DEFINITION

native vegetationan indigenous species that occurs in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or indirect human actions. Native species have evolved to the geography, hydrology, and climate of that region. They also occur in communities; that is, they have evolved together with other species. As a result, these communities provide habitat for a variety of other native wildlife species. Species native to North America are generally recognized as those occurring on the continent prior to European settlement. Also known as native plants.

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DEFINITION

land trusta private, nonprofit organization that, as all or part of its mission, actively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in conservation easement or land acquisition, or by its stewardship of such land or easements (Adapted from Land Trust Alliance)

SITE AREA = 994,116 S.F.SITE AREA PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED = 837,549 S.F.PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED AREA RESTORED = 326,544 S.F.

PERCENTAGE (MIN 30%) = 38.99 %SITE AREA PREVIOUSLY UNDEVELOPED = 156,567 S.F.PREVIOUSLY UNDEVELOPED AREA PROTECTED = 127,556 S.F.

PERCENTAGE (MIN 40%) = 81.47 %

NEW GRAVELPAVE ROAD

NEW CONCRETE ROAD

NEW FLATWORK

VEGETATED OPEN SPACE

FLAGSTONE

PAVERS

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING TREE

EXISTING CONTOURNEW CONTOURFENCE

SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore HabitatOPTION 1 ON SITE RESTORATION

EXAMPLE: PROTECT OR RESTORE HABITAT

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SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Which of the following would help provide habitat to native wildlife? (select 3):

1. Limit rainwater run-off.

2. Install a green roof using native plants.

3. Limit the area of construction disturbance around the buildings footprint.

4. Replace invasive species with native plants.

5. Allow occupants to bring pets to work.

ANSWER:

o Limit rainwater run-off.

Install a green roof using native plants. Limit the area of construction disturbance

around the buildings footprint.

Replace invasive species with native plants.o Allow occupants to bring pets to work.

Intent Requirements

To create exterior open space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive recreation, and physical activities

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Open Space

Provide open and accessible space outdoors equal to at least 30% of the total site area, with at least 25% of this area vegetated or under a vegetated canopy.

Open space must be one of the following: Pedestrian-oriented Recreation-oriented Visual interest Food production Habitat


Open Space 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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SS Credit Open Space

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


Select a suitable building location and design the building footprint to minimize site disruption.

Strategies to maximize open space on the site: stacking the building program tuck-under parking share amenities, such as parking, with neighbors

Turf grass does not qualify as vegetated in credit calculations, although it can qualify as open space.

Vegetated roof surfaces can contribute as vegetated space if the project achieves a minimum density of 1.5 floor-area ratio (FAR) and the roof plantings are physically accessible.

Accessible roof areas can contribute if the project achieves a minimum density of 1.5 FAR.

Wetlands or naturally designed ponds can count if the side slopes are vegetated and not too steep (average 1:4 or less).

For campus projects (multitenant complex), open space can be anywhere on the site master plan, provided it is protected from development.

Landscape Architect Civil Engineer Architect

PROJECT SITE AREA = 994,116 S.F.REQUIRED OPEN SPACE = 293,235 S.F.REQUIRED VEGETATED = 74,559 S.F.VEGETATED OPEN SPACE = 570,687 S.FCOMPLIES? = YES

NEW GRAVELPAVE ROAD

NEW CONCRETE ROAD

NEW FLATWORK

VEGETATED OPEN SPACE

FLAGSTONE

PAVERS

PROPERTY LINE

EXISTING TREE

EXISTING CONTOURNEW CONTOURFENCE


EXAMPLE: MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE

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SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Which of the following would not help increase the open space on a site? (select 1):

1. Minimize the buildings footprint.

2. Install a green roof in an urban area.

3. Reduce the parking lot size of an urban site to allow space for a hardscaped courtyard.

4. Plant only native plants.

ANSWER:

o Minimize the buildings footprint.

o Install a green roof in an urban area.

o Reduce the parking lot size of an urban site to allow space for a hardscaped courtyard.

Plant only native plants.

Intent Requirements

To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water balance of the site, based on historical conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Rainwater Management

Option 1. Percentile of rainfall events Path 1. 95th percentile (2 points)

Manage stormwater runoff on site for the 95th percentile of regional or local rainfall events using low-impact development and green infrastructure

Path 2. 98th percentile (3 points) Same as above, meeting the 98th

percentile of regional or local rainfall events.

Path 3. Zero lot line projects (3 points) Achieve minimum 1.5 floor-area radio Manage stormwater runoff on site for

the 85th percentile of local or regional rainfall events.



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Intent Requirements

To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water balance of the site, based on historical conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Rainwater Management

Option 2. Natural land cover conditions (3 points) Annual postdevelopment runoff must

not exceed predevelopment values.



SS Credit Rainwater Management

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


Design the project site to maintain natural stormwater flows by promoting infiltration.

Specify vegetated roofs, pervious paving and other measures to minimize impervious surfaces.

Reuse stormwater for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing, and custodial uses.

Manage stormwater through controls such as dry ponds, bioswales and rain gardens. Existing site conditions, such as topography and the draining capacity of the soil, may impact the effectiveness of such controls.

Projects that are part of a multitenant complex may meet credit requirements using a coordinated approach within the master plan boundary by using distributed techniques based on a watershed approach.

Civil Engineer Landscape Architect

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definition

low-impact development (LID)an approach to managing rainwater runoff that emphasizes on-site natural features to protect water quality, by replicating the natural land cover hydrologic regime of watersheds, and addressing runoff close to its source. Examples include better site design principles (e.g., minimizing land disturbance, preserving vegetation, minimizing impervious cover), and design practices (e.g., rain gardens, vegetated swales and buffers, permeable pavement, rainwater harvesting, soil amendments). These are engineered practices that may require specialized design assistance.

EX AMPL E: RAI NWAT ER MANAG EMENT

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definition

green infrastructurea soil- and vegetation-based approach to wet weather management that is cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Green infrastructure management approaches and technologies infiltrate, evapotranspire, capture and reuse stormwater to maintain or restore natural hydrologies. (Adapted from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

EX AMPL E: RAI NWAT ER MANAG EMENT

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SS Credit Rainwater Management

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

A project is an in-fill location in the downtown of a large city on a previously developed site. The design team should consider which of the following? (select 2):

1. Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with Protect Habitat

2. Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance with Restore Habitat

3. Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve stormwater quality

4. Work with existing flow patterns of the site to control the rate of stormwater run-off

ANSWER:

o Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with Protect Habitat

Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance with Restore Habitat

Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve rainwater management

o Work with existing flow patterns of the site to control the rate of stormwater run-off

Intent Requirements

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Heat Island Reduction

Option 1. nonroof and roof (2 points) Install roof and nonroof measures for

50% of nonroof area and 75% roof area, by weighted average

Option 2. parking under cover (1 point) Place at least 75% of parking spaces

under cover. Any roof used must meet one of the

following: 3-year aged SRI of at least 32 (or if

information is unavailable, an initial SRI of at least 39).

Vegetated roof Be covered by energy generation

systems.


Heat Island Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1

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Qualifying Nonroof Areas: Provide shade vegetation over paving areas,

including playgrounds. Shade from structures covered by energy

generation systems. Provide shade from manmade elements that

have a 3-year aged solar reflectance value of at least 0.28.

Use open grid paving (at least 50% unbound)

Qualifying Roof Areas:

Roof Type Slope SRIInitial

SRI3-years

Low-sloped roof 2:12 82 64

Steep-sloped roof > 2:12 39 32

Vegetated N/A N/A N/A

QUAL I FYING ROOF AND NONROOF AREAS

SS Credit Heat Island Reduction

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


Consider installing high-albedo and vegetated roofs to reduce heat absorption.

For projects pursuing Option 1, if 3-year aged solar reflectance values are not available for nonroof paving areas, use materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33.

For projects pursuing Option 1, if 3-year aged solar reflectance values are not available for roofing material, use materials that meet the initial SRI value.

Architect Landscape Architect Civil Engineer Structural engineer

(if using vegetated roof)

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definition

heat island effectthe thermal absorption by hardscape, such as dark, nonreflective pavement and buildings, and its subsequent radiation to surrounding areas. Other contributing factors may include vehicle exhaust, air-conditioners, and street equipment. Tall buildings and narrow streets reduce airflow and exacerbate the effect.

Steep-Sloped Roofs

Flat Roof

Green Roof

EX AMPL E: HEAT I SL AND REDU CT I ON

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CONCRETE PAVEMENT = 93,564 S.F.CONCRETE FLATWORK = 46,490 S.FGRAVELPAVE2 = 70,742 S.F.PAVERS = 4,765 S.F.(does not meet SRI Minimum)

FLAGSTONE/HARDSCAPE = 12,732 S.F.(does not meet SRI Minimum)

TOTAL NON-ROOF = 228,293 S.F.TOTAL QUALIFYING AREA = 92.3 %

EX AMPL E: HEAT I SL AND REDU CT I ON

SS Credit Heat Island Reduction

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

The design teams wants to use a concrete parking lot with an integral color added to it. In order for this area to qualify for SS Credit Heat Island Reduction, which is true?

1. The emissivity of the material must be >.5

2. The reflectance of the material must be >29

3. The initial SRI of the material must be 32 or greater

4. The 3-year aged SRI of the material must be .5

2. The reflectance of the material must be >29

3. The initial SRI of the material must be 32 or greater

4. The 3-year aged SRI of the material must be

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Intent Requirements

To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people.

SUSTAINABLE SITES:SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

IES/DSA Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO)

Classify the projects lighting zone.

Meet uplight and light trespass requirements using Option 1 or Option 2.

Internally illuminated signage must not exceed 200 cd/m3 (nits) at night and 2000 cd/m during the day.



Intent Requirements




UplightOption 1. BUG Rating Method Use only fixtures rated for low uplight

contribution. Maximum rating is based on lighting zone.



Maximum uplight rating for luminaries (IES TM-15-11)

MLO Lighting Zone Luminaire Uplight Rating

LZ0 U0

LZ1 U1

LZ2 U2

LZ3 U3

LZ4 U4

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Intent Requirements




UplightOption 2. Calculation Method Meet threshold for total percentage of light

emitted above horizontal.



Maximum uplight percentage

MLO Lighting Zone Maximum Uplight

LZ0 0%

LZ1 0%

LZ2 1.5%

LZ3 3%

LZ4 6%

Intent Requirements

To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people



Light TrespassOption 1. BUG Rating Method Do not exceed backlight (B0 to B5) and glare ratings

(G0 to G4) based on luminaire mounting and MLO lighting zone.

Option 2. Calculation Method Do not exceed maximum vertical illuminance at

lighting boundary.



Maximum vertical illuminance

MLO Lighting Zone Vertical Illuminance

LZ0 0.05 FC (0.5 LUX)

LZ1 0.05 FC (0.5 LUX)

LZ2 0.10 FC (1 LUX)

LZ3 0.20 FC (2 LUX)

LZ4 0.60 FC (6 LUX)

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definition

light pollution

waste light from building sites that produces glare, is directed upward to the sky, or is directed off the site. Waste light does not increase nighttime safety, utility, or security and needlessly consumes energy.

SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

SUSTAINABLE SITES:


The lighting boundary, similar to the LEED project boundary or property line, can vary from these other defined areas, as special considerations (such as abutting public walkways) can allow for limited expansion of the eligible site (generally making trespass requirements easier).

Adopt site lighting criteria to maintain safe light levels while avoiding off-site lighting and night sky light pollution.

Minimize site lighting where possible, and use computer software to model the site lighting.

Technologies to reduce light pollution include full cutoff luminaires, low-reflectance surfaces and low-angle spotlights.

Uplight and Light Trespass assessments may use different methods (Option 1 or Option 2) to determine compliance.

Some lighting is exempt: Specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting for

transportation Faade lighting used in MLO lighting zones 3 or 4 which is

automatically turned off between midnight and 6:00 am Lighting for theatrical purposes for stage, film, and video

performances Government mandated roadway lighting Hospital emergency departments, including helipads Lighting of the national flag in MLO lighting zones 2, 3 or 4 Internally illuminated signage.

Lighting Designer Landscape Architect Architect

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definition

BUG rating

a luminaire classification system that classifies luminaires in terms of backlight (B), uplight (U), and glare (G) (taken from IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance). BUG ratings supersede the former cutoff ratings.

Zone Ambient Illumination

Criteria

LZ0 None Areas where natural environment will be seriously and adversely affected by lighting.Examples: Undeveloped open space, wilderness preserves, areas near astronomical observatories.

LZ1 Low Areas where lighting might harm flora and fauna or disturb character of the area.Examples: Single-family residential community, rural town centers, developed areas in parks.

LZ2 Moderate Areas of human activity where vision of human residents and users is adapted to moderate light levels.Examples: Multifamily residential uses, schools, mixed-use with predominance of residential uses.

LZ3 Moderately high Areas of human activity where vision of human residents and users is adapted to moderately high light levels.Examples: Town centers, mixed-use areas, high-use recreation playing fields, gas stations.

LZ4 High Areas of human activity where vision of human residents and users is adapted to high light levels.Example: Times Square

OUTDOOR LIGHTING ZONE

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SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Reducing the amount of light that leaves the project site at night time would result in: (select 2)

1. Increased energy consumption

2. More visible stars

3. Increased night time criminal activity

4. Safer migrations for birds

ANSWER:

o Increased energy consumption

More visible starso Increased night time criminal activity

Safer migrations for birds

N O T I N C LU D E D I N L E E D B D + C : N E W C O N ST R U C T I O N

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

SS Prerequisite Environmental Site Assessment (Schools and Healthcare Only) To protect the health of vulnerable populations by

ensuring that the site is assessed for environmental contamination and that any environmental contamination has been remediated.

SS Credit Site Master Plan (Schools Only) To ensure that the sustainable site benefits achieved

by the project continue, regardless of future changes in programs or demographics.

SS Credit Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines (Core & Shell Only) To educate tenants in implementing sustainable

design and construction features in their tenant improvement build-outs.

SS Credit Places of Respite (Healthcare Only) To provide patients, staff, and visitors with the health

benefits of the natural environment by creating outdoor places of respite on the healthcare campus.

SS Credit Direct Exterior Access (Healthcare Only) To provide patients and staff with the health benefits

associated with direct access to the natural environment.

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WATER EFFICIENCY

WATER EFFICIENCY:PREREQUISITE NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.

Outdoor water use reduction X X X X X X X X

Indoor water use reduction X X X X X X X X

Building-level water metering X X X X X X X X


Outdoor water use reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Indoor water use reduction 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7

Cooling tower water use 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Water metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Intent Prerequisite Requirements

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

WATER EFFICIENCY:WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use ReductionWE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

Option 1. No permanent irrigation required after 2 years.

Option 2. Reduce irrigation water demand by 30% using EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool.


Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction x x x x x x x x

Outdoor Water Use Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1

EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/water_budget/

Intent Credit Requirements

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

WATER EFFICIENCY:WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use ReductionWE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

Option 1. (2 points) - No permanent irrigation required after 2 years.

Option 2. Reduce irrigation water demand by 50% (1 point) or 100% (2 points), can count nonpotable sources.


Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Outdoor Water Use Reduction x x x x x x x x

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WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use ReductionWE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

WATER EFFICIENCY:


Perform a soil/climate analysis to determine appropriate plant material and design the landscape with native or adapted plants to reduce or eliminate irrigation requirements.

Where irrigation is required, use high-efficiency equipment and/or climate-based controllers.

Employ water conserving strategies such as: Xeriscaping Graywater reuse Rainwater harvesting Microirrigation Drip irrigation Water condensate from HVAC Mulching Redirect rainwater run-off to planted areas

Landscape Architect Ecologist Plumbing Engineer

Definition

ADAPTED PLANTSvegetation that is not native to a particular region but that has characteristics that allow it to live in the area. Adapted plants do not pose the same problems as invasive species.

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Definition

NATIVE VEGETATIONan indigenous species that occurs in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or indirect human actions. Native species have evolved to the geography, hydrology, and climate of that region. They also occur in communities; that is, they have evolved together with other species. As a result, these communities provide habitat for a variety of other native wildlife species. Species native to North America are generally recognized as those occurring on the continent prior to European settlement. Also known as native plants.

Definition

XERISCAPINGlandscaping that does not require routine irrigation

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Vegetation Type Species Factor (ks) Density factor (kd) Microclimate Factor (kmc)

Low Average High Low Average High Low Average high

Trees 0.2 0.5 0.9 0.5 1.0 1.3 0.5 1.0 1.4

Shrubs 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5 1.0 1.1 0.5 1.0 1.3

Groundcovers 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5 1.0 1.1 0.5 1.0 1.2

Mixed: trees, shrubs, groundcovers

0.2 0.5 0.9 0.6 1.1 1.3 0.5 1.0 1.4

Turfgrass 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.6 1.0 1.0 0.8 1.0 1.2

LANDSCAPE FACTORS

courtesy: EPA

1

2

OUTDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION

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EXAMPLE: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE

D E S I G N C A S E ( J U LY )

B A S E L I N E C A S E ( J U LY )

ks = species factor | kd = density factor | kmc = microclimate factor | KL = landscape factorCE = controller efficiency | IE = irrigation efficiency | TWA = total water applied

Outdoor Water Use:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

The following landscape factors must be used to quantify the water savings for water efficient landscaping (select 3):

1. Average Temperature Factor

2. Species Factor

3. Irrigation Factor

4. Microclimate Factor

5. Density Factor

ANSWER:

o Average Temperature Factor

Species Factoro Irrigation Factor

Microclimate Factor Density Factor

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To reduce indoor water consumption.

WATER EFFICIENCY:WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use ReductionWE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction

Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and as amended

EPAct 2005 Uniform Plumbing Code 2006 International Plumbing Code 2006 ENERGY STAR EPA WaterSense

Reduce water use by 20% from baseline.

All eligible new toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads must be WaterSense labeled.

Meet minimum water efficiency for appliances, equipment, and processes.


Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction X X X X X X X X

Indoor Water Use Reduction 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7

Intent Requirements

To reduce indoor water consumption.


Reduce water use by 25% - 50% from baseline.

Meet additional water efficiency for appliances, equipment, and processes.




Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and as amended

EPAct 2005 Uniform Plumbing Code 2006 International Plumbing Code 2006 ENERGY STAR EPA WaterSense

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Additional Requirements for Healthcare, Retail, Schools, and Hospitality


Credit Install additional water efficient

equipment based on the project type.




Prerequisite Install water efficient

commercial equipment: Dishwashers Food steamers Combination ovens Discharge water temperature

tempering Venturi-type flow-through

vacuum generators or aspirators

WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use ReductionWE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction

WATER EFFICIENCY:


Non-US projects may use a local equivalent to the EPA WaterSense fixture labeling requirement.

Use of alternative water sources does not count for prerequisite compliance, but can contribute for the credit (beyond the first 20%).

Credit calculations factor in all plumbing fixtures used by occupants, even if some fixtures are outside the project boundary. Prerequisite calculations consider only project fixtures.

Plumbing Engineer Civil Engineer Architect

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Definition

RAINWATER HARVESTINGthe capture, diversion, and storage of rain for future beneficial use. Typically, a rain barrel or cistern stores the water; other components include the catchment surface and conveyance system. The harvested rainwater can be used for irrigation.

Definition

NONPOTABLE WATERwater that does not meet drinking water standards

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EXAMPLE: LOW FLOW FIXTURES

Appliances and Processes

Requirement

Residential clothes washers and dishwashers

ENERGY STAR or performance equivalent

Commercial clothes washers

CEE Tier 3A

Prerinse spray valves Maximum 1.3 gpm / 4.9 lpm

Ice machineENERGY STAR or performance equivalent and air cooled or closed-loop cooling

Heat rejection and cooling

No once-through cooling w/ potable water

Cooling towers and evaporative condensers

Makeup water meters, conductivity controllers and overflow alarms, efficient drift eliminators

Fixtures and Fittings Baseline

Toilet (water closet)1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)6 liters per flush (lpf)

Urinal 1.0 (gpf) / 3.8 (lpf)

Public lavatory (restroom) faucets

0.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 pounds per square inch (psi)1.9 liters per minute (lpm) at 415 kPa

Private lavatory faucets and kitchen faucets

2.2 gpm at 60 psi / 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa

private applications only (residential, hotel or motel guest rooms, hospital patient rooms)

Showerhead 2.5 gpm at 80 psi / 9.5 lpm at 550 kPa

Calculate the savings according to the baseline

I N D O O R WAT E R U S E :

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FIXTURE FLOWS & USES

Fixture Types FTE Visitor Retail customer Student Resident

Uses/Day

Water Closet female 3 0.5 0.2 3 5

male 1 0.1 0.1 1 5

Urinal female 0 0 0 0 n/a

male 2 0.4 0.1 2 n/a

Lavatory Faucet 3 0.5 0.2 3 5

(duration 30 sec;60 sec residential)

Shower 0.1 0 0 0 1

(duration 300 sec;480 sec residential)

Kitchen Sink, non-residential 1 0 0 0 n/a

(duration 15 sec)

Kitchen Sink, residential n/a n/a n/a n/a 4

(duration 60 sec)

Flush Fixture Flowrate (GPF) Flow Fixture Flowrate (GPM)

Conventional Water Closet 1.6 Conventional Lavatory 2.2

Low-Flow Water Closet 1.1 Low-Flow Lavatory 1.8

Dual-Flush Closet (Full-Flush) 1.6 Ultra Low-Flow Lavatory 0.5

Dual-Flush Closet (Low-Flush) 0.8 Kitchen Sink 2.5

Composting Toilet 0.0 Low-Flow Kitchen Sink 1.8

Conventional Urinal 1.0 Shower 2.5

Low-Flow Urinal 0.5 Low-Flow Shower 1.8

Non-Water Urinal 0.0

Indoor Water Use Reduction:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

What is the main standard used to define the baseline per flush and flow rates for the water efficiency of fixtures used in the interior of the building?

1. WaterSense minimum standards

2. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

3. Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992

4. Local codes

5. U.S. EPA, Water Use Efficiency program guidelines

ANSWER:

o WaterSense minimum standards

o ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992o Local codes

o U.S. EPA, Water Use Efficiency program guidelines

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To support water management and identify opportunities for additional water savings by tracking water consumption

WATER EFFICIENCY:WE Prerequisite Building-level Water MeteringWE Credit Water Metering

None

Track (and share with USGBC) monthly and annual water usage data for 5 years.


Prerequisite Building-level Water Metering X X X X X X X X

Water Metering 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Intent Credit Requirements



none

Install additional metering for two or more: Irrigation, Indoor plumbing, Domestic hot water, Large boilers, Reclaimed water, and/or Other process water




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Intent LEED-HC Added Requirements



none

Install water meters on any 5 of the following: Purified water systems Filter backwash water Water use in dietary department Water use for laundry Laboratory water use Water used in central sterile and processing

dept. Waster use in physiotherapy and

hydrotherapy and treatment areas Water use in surgical suite Closed-loop hydronic system makeup water Cold-water makeup for domestic hot water

systems




WE Prerequisite Building-level Water MeteringWE Credit Water Metering

WATER EFFICIENCY:


Water meters can be external meters (measured from outside the pipe) or wet meters (from inside the pipe).

Ongoing metering allows building operators to better gauge a buildings water performance and identify problems early.

Plumbing Engineer

Building Manager Owner

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Water Metering:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

LEED projects are required to share whole-project water usage data for how long?:

1. 1 year, unless prohibited by national laws

2. 3 years

3. 5 years, or until the building changes ownership

4. 5 years, unless prohibited by national laws

5. 20 or fewer years, depending on LEED certification level.

ANSWER:

1. 1 year, unless prohibited by national laws

2. 3 years

5 years, or until the building changes ownership

4. 5 years, unless prohibited by national laws

5. 20 or fewer years, depending on LEED certification level.

Intent Requirements

To conserve water used for cooling tower makeup while controlling microbes, corrosion, and scale in the condenser water system.

WATER EFFICIENCY:We Credit Cooling Tower Water Use

Conduct a one-time potable water analysis, measuring at least the five control parameters: Ca (as in CaCO3) max 1000 ppm Total alkalinity max 1000 ppm SiO2 max 100 ppm Cl- - max 250 ppm Conductivity max 2000 S/cm

Calculate number of cooling tower cycles. Limit cooling cycles to avoid exceeding

maximum concentrations for any parameter.


Cooling Tower Water Use 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Points for Cooling Tower Cycles

Maximum number of cycles (up to 10) achieved without exceeding any filtration levels or affecting operation.

1

Achieve 10 or more cycles by increasing treatmentOR

Earn 1 point above and use 20% or more recycled nonpotable water2

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WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use

WATER EFFICIENCY:


Evaporation of cooling tower water leads to build up of dissolved solids.

Makeup water is the added water to the cooling tower system or evaporative condenser to offset water lost due to evaporation and other causes.

Blowdown is the process of discharging cooling tower water to remove dissolved solids.

Increasing the number of cycles between blowdown reduces the amount of makeup water inputs.

Nonpotable sources should generally contain low levels of dissolved solids. This can include air-conditioner condensate, rainwater, steam system condensate, food steamer discharge water, fire pump test water, and ice machine condensate

Mechanical Engineer

Plumbing Engineer

Cooling Tower Water Use:SAMPLE QUESTION

QUESTION:

Water is periodically discharged from cooling towers as blowdown. Why is this necessary?

1. To avoid unsafe water temperatures

2. To prevent the formation of radioactive isotopes

3. To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids

4. To reduce formation of ice

5. Blowdown is an optional process, used to increase efficiency

ANSWER:

1. To avoid unsafe water temperatures

2. To prevent the formation of radioactive isotopes

To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids

4. To reduce formation of ice

5. Blowdown is an optional process, used to increase efficiency

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ENERGY &ATMOSPHERE (EA)

ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE

PREREQUISITE NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.

Fundamental Commissioning &

VerificationX X X X X X X X

Minimum Energy PerformanceX X X X X X X X

Building-Level Energy

MeteringX X X X X X X X

Fundamental Refrigerant

ManagementX X X X X X X X

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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE:CREDIT NC CS S R DC WDC HO HC EP.

Enhanced Commissioning2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6

Optimize Energy

Performance1-18 1-18 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-20

Advanced Energy

Metering1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Demand Response1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Renewable Energy

Production1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3

Enhanced Refrigerant

Management1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Green Power and

Carbon Offsets1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

Definition

COMMISSIONING (Cx) is the process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owners project requirements.

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ENERGY AND ATMOSPHEREEA Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & VerificationEA Credit Enhanced Commissioning

ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 ASHRAE Guildline 1.1-2007

Develop OPR and BOD and designate CxA by end of DD phase.

Create an Operations and Maintenance Plan

CxA must: Review OPR, BOD and project design, Develop and implement a Cx plan, Cx requirements into the construction documents, Develop construction checklists, Develop a system test procedure, Verify system testing, Maintain an issues/benefits log, Prepare a final Cx process report, Document all findings directly to the owner.


Prerequisite - Fundamental Commissioning & Verification X X X X X X X X

Enhanced Commissioning 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6

To support the design, construction, and eventual operation of a project that meets the owners project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability.

To further support the design, construction, and eventual operation of a project that meets the owners project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability.

Intent Credit Requirements To support the design, construction, and

eventual operation of a project that meets the owners project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability.



ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 ASHRAE Guildline 1.1-2007

Option 1. Enhanced Systems CommissioningPath 1 (3 points) - Complete Cx process activities for MEP and renewable energy systems according to ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007.

CxA must: Review contractor submittals, Verify systems manual and training requirements in CD, Verify systems manual updates and delivery, Verify operator training delivery and effectiveness, Verify seasonal testing, Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion, Develop an ongoing Cx Plan




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Intent Requirements


ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process

ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process

NIBS Guideline 3-2012, Exterior Enclosure Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process

Option 1. Enhanced Systems CommissioningPath 2 (4 points) - Achieve path 1 and: Monitor points to assess performance of energy and water using systems and include this information in the Cx Plan, and Update systems manual with any changes and provide justification for modifications from original design.




To support the design, construction, and eventual operation of a project that meets the owners project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability.


Intent Requirements


ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process

ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process

NIBS Guideline 3-2012, Exterior Enclosure Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process

Option 2. Envelope Commissionin

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