An Introduction to the LEED Rating Systems

An Introduction to LEED ® November 4, 2009

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Outline: 1. Sustainable Buildings 2. What is LEED? 3. The LEED Process

Sustainable Buildings

Sustainability Defined “[to meet] the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Brundtland Commission, 1989 Source: USGBC

Building Facts  Buildings in the United States account for: 72% of electricity consumption 39% of energy use 38% of carbon dioxide emissions 40% of raw materials use 30% of waste output 14% of potable water consumption Source: USGBC

Building Statistics  Green Buildings: Consume 26% less energy Have 13% lower maintenance costs Have 27% higher occupant satisfaction Have 33% lower greenhouse gas emissions Source: USGBC

The Triple Bottom Line

What is LEED?

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)  Non-Profit Organization  Founded in 1993  Dedicated to sustainable building  National and local membership  www.usgbc.org

The LEED Program  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design  Voluntary, third-party verification and certification system  First released in 1998

Rating System Organization

LEED Makeup 100 base points + 10 bonus points

Minimum Program Requirements 1. Must Comply with All Environmental Laws 2. Must be a Complete, Permanent Building or Space 3. Must Use a Reasonable Site Boundary 4. Must meet Minimum Floor Area Requirements (1000 SF) 5. Must Comply with Minimum Occupancy Rates (1) 6. Must Share Building Energy and Water Use Data 7. Must Comply with a Minimum Building to Site Ratio (2%)

Certification Levels

Professional Credentials • LEED Green Associate: Appropriate level for those involved in non- technical aspects of sustainability such as marketers, real estate brokers, product suppliers, etc. • LEED AP+: Appropriate level for those involved in the technical aspects of sustainable building such as architects, engineers and contractors. BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes and ND specialties available • LEED Fellow: Requirements have not yet been established

Definitions LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam.

Definitions LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process.

Definitions LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process. LEED Prerequisite: A mandatory requirement that must be achieved on any LEED project

Definitions LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP): The title given to a person who has demonstrated his knowledge of LEED by taking and passing the LEED exam. LEED Certified Building: A building that has successfully gone through the LEED Certification process. LEED Prerequisite: A mandatory requirement that must be achieved on any LEED project LEED Credit: A sustainable strategy that is quantifiable and able to be documented. Each credit is worth one or more points.

LEED Process

Integrative Design  Design methodology that encourages the participation of all project team members through all phases of the project  Many LEED credits require coordination and cooperation between disciplines

LEED Timeline

LEED Scorecard

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An Introduction to the LEED Rating Systems

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