1. GRAB THE LEED
M A K I N G T H E J U M P F RO M S I LV E R TO G O L D

2. TABLE of ConTEnTs
LEED CERTIfICATIon ............................................................................3
WInDoW fILM As A TooL foR LEED CERTIfICATIon .........17
PoInTs GAInED WITH WInDoW fILM ...........................................23
WInDoW fILM RoI..................................................................................47
noTE: PLEAsE skIP To sLIDE 8 If you ARE ALREADy
fAMILIAR WITH THE PRInCIPLEs of LEED CERTIfICATIon

3. WHAT Is LEED
CERTIfICATIon?
It’s an InternatIonally recognIzed green
buIldIng certIfIcatIon system
Offers 3rd party verification that a project was designed and built using
strategies to improve performance in the areas of:
– Energy savings
– Water efficiency
– CO2 emissions reduction
– Improved indoor environmental quality
– Stewardship of resources
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4. BEnEfITs of THE LEED
RATInG sysTEM
– Internationally accepted benchmark for the design/construction of green
building projects
– Third-party certification
– Promotes whole-building approach to sustainability
– Identifies opportunities for making improvements
that have immediate and measureable impact
on a building’s performance
• Creates a market for products and tools
that help meet these challenges
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5. CREDITs vs. PoInTs –
WHAT’s THE sToRy?
Each LEED category is assigned a certain number of credits
Categories are broken down into credit sections
Credit sections feature subcategories worth a set amount of LEED
points
Qualifying for a certain number of LEED
points certifies your building
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6. THE vALuE of A CREDIT
ExAMPLE: InDooR EnvIRonMEnT CREDIT 8 – DAyLIGHT AnD vIEWs
– IEQ Credit 8 offers up to 2 points
• Credit 8.1 (1 point) - To provide a connection to the outdoors through the
introduction of daylight and views for 50% of all spaces
• Credit 8.2 (1 point) - To provide a connection to the outdoors through the
introduction of daylight and views, for 75% of all spaces
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7. THE LEED 110 PoInT sCALE
from USGBC.org
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8. Silver oR Gold.
WHAT’s THE
DIffEREnCE?
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9. 10 PoInTs.
*Out of a possible 100 points + 10 bonus points
** ertified40+points,Silver50+points,
C
Gold60+points, Platinum 80+ points
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10. ARE THE ExTRA 10
PoInTs WoRTH IT?
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11. “LEED-CERTIfIED BuILDInGs
CAn GEnERATE A 7 to 12%
increaSe In nET oPERATInG
InCoME By reducinG
operatinG coStS.”
1
1: http://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.html
2: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/leed-program-leads-to-potential-profits-51367.aspx
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12. “An InvEsTMEnT of $4
per Square foot In LEED
BuILDInG fEATuREs addS
about 50 centS PER
squARE fooT To THE
AnnuAL REnT.”
1
1: http://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.html
2: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/leed-program-leads-to-potential-profits-51367.aspx
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13. “GREEn BuILDInGs
GEnERATE 3.5% hiGher
oCCuPAnCy RATEs, 3%
hiGher REnTAL RATEs
AnD HAvE A 6.6%
improved RETuRn on
InvEsTMEnT.”
2
1: http://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.html
2: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/leed-program-leads-to-potential-profits-51367.aspx
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14. “GREEn BuILDInGs sEE
An averaGe increaSe
of 7.5% In BuILDInG
vALuEs CoMPARED
To ConvEnTIonALLy
ConsTRuCTED
BuILDInGs”
2
1: http://www.awarenessintoaction.com/whitepapers/getting-the-true-assessment-of-a-leed-certified-buildings-value.html
2: http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/leed-program-leads-to-potential-profits-51367.aspx
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15. ARE 10 pointS
HARD To EARn?
15

16. no. In fACT,
one improvement, LIkE
InsTALLInG WInDoW fILM, CAn
HELP you make the jump.
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17. Isn’T WInDoW
fILM jusT TInT?
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18. no. noT AT ALL.
WInDoW fILM sERvEs A LoT of PuRPosEs BEyonD jusT
TInT, InCLuDInG:
soLAR ConTRoL
– Reduces solar heat gain up to 72% and reduces the
number and severity of hot and cold spots throughout
a building
LoW-E
– Adds as much as 92% more insulating power to your
window glass, effectively transforming single-pane
windows into double-pane, and double-pane into triple
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19. PRoTECTIvE
– Provides an optically clear yet powerful barrier that
helps hold glass in place should impact occur
AnTI-GRAffITI
– Reduces or eliminates need for expensive replacement
glass due to graffiti
DEsIGnER
– Repurposes existing glass at a fraction of the cost of
designed or etched glass
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20. In fACT, window film
Is AT THE CuTTInG
EDGE of tech
innovation
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21. LoW- E W I nDoW fI LMs
New low-e window films redirect a substantial amount of solar and radiant energy back to their
source for year-round heating and cooling benefits. This technology can deliver up to 92% more
insulating power to current windows.
Click on this graphic to see how it works.
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22. H oW C An window
f i l m HE LP you?
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23. EARn uP To 9 PoInTs
WITH WInDoW fILMs
InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy 3ptS.
InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADE 3ptS.
susTAInABLE sITEs 1pt.
EnERGy ATMosPHERE 1pt.
MATERIALs REsouRCEs 1pt.
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24. L E T I n DAy L I G H T.
E n j oy T H E vI E W.

25. InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy
CREDITs 8.1 + 8.2 – DAyLIGHT vIEWs (1 To 2 PoInTs)
REAson To InsTALL
Solar-control and glare-reduction properties help reduce the need for closed
blinds or shades, thereby increasing the amount of daylight allowed in
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Open the working environment and connect occupants with the outdoors
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26. InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy
CREDITs 8.1 + 8.2 – DAyLIGHT vIEWs (1 To 2 PoInTs)
CAsE sTuDy:
nã Hõ’ oLA sPA, HonoLuLu, HI
– Vista Ultima rejected 75% of the solar heat
™
– Reduced spa’s ambient temperature to a comfortable level
– Reduced glare by 87% and eased eye strain
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27. BLo C k o u T u v R Ays
InnovATIons In oPERATIons
uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon
In uPGRADEs,
oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT
(1 PoInT)

28. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
UV protection (up to 99.9%) provided by many films helps shield
occupants and furnishings from harmful and damaging ultraviolet rays
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Protects and extends life of interior fixtures/furnishings* and helps protect
occupants’ skin
Many window films are recognized by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective for
protection against skin cancer
* henatureofcertaindelicatefabricsanddyeswillleadtoprematurefadingregardlessoftheapplicationofwindowfilm.
T
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29. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
CAsE sTuDy:
nEjAD sTRAuss GALLERIEs,
kInG of PRussIA, PA
– Installed Vista UVShield
™ ®
– Increased visibility without color distortion
– Rejected 99.9% of all ultraviolet light
– Reduced sun glare by 36%
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30. InDooR EnvIRonMEnTAL quALITy
CREDIT 7.1 – THERMAL CoMfoRT
(1 PoInT)

31. InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy
CREDIT 7.1 – THERMAL CoMfoRT (1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
Reduce solar heat gain up to 75%
BEnEfIT REALIzED 100%
98%
PRO
96% DU
CTI
Improve occupant comfort and productivity VIT
Y
94%
92%
90%
78º 79º 80º 81º 82º 83º
* According to a report entitled, Control of Temperature for Health and Productivity inOffices, there is a 2% drop in
productivity for each degree above 78°F. (TAC)
For each degree above 78º F, productivity drops 2%
www.tac.com/data/internal/data/09/20/.../Building+Optimization.pdf
*”Controloftemperatureforhealthandproductivityinoffices”
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32. InDooR EnvIRonMEnT quALITy
CREDIT 7.1 – THERMAL CoMfoRT (1 PoInT)
CAsE sTuDy:
EDIson PLAzA, DETRoIT, MI
– Installed LLumar Low-E 1220 Window Film on 80,000 sq ft
®
of bronze single pane glass
– Crew of 4-6 installers worked only at night and installed the film in
2½ months
– Reduced annual energy use by at least 5%
– Reduced heat gain by 70%
– Entire installation of window film produced a 2.6 year payback
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33. susTAInABLE
sITEs
CREDIT 7 – LIGHT PoLLuTIon
(1 PoInT)

34. susTAInABLE sITEs
CREDIT 7 – LIGHT PoLLuTIon (1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
Most films reduce light transmission by 50% or more
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Help protect your home and the environment
Increase in light pollution in North America
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35. ExCEED EnERGy sTAR ®
sTAnDARD
EnERGy ATMosPHERE
CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy
PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)

36. EnERGy ATMosPHERE
CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)
REAson To InsTALL
Window films can provide as much as 5-15% whole building energy
savings, enabling improvement in Building Energy Star Rating
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Lowers energy bills and saves money for future energy
investments and building improvements
You can estimate the amount you’ll save by taking the
Vista Films One Minute Challenge ™
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37. EnERGy ATMosPHERE
CREDIT 1 – oPTIMIzE EnERGy PERfoRMAnCE (1 To 3 PoInTs)
AvERAGE sAvInGs
Of the many energy-saving solutions available for your building,
Vista Window Films provides one of the best returns on investment.
™
Average of 6.6 times greater cost savings per dollar invested
compared to window replacement
Average payback of less than 3 years
Helps reduce your energy costs by 5-15%
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38. PRoTECTIon fRoM
GLAss HAzARDs
InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs,
oPERATIons MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)

39. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
Safety and security films upgrade existing glass to help protect occupants
from injuries due to glass hazards
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Creates added security, see for yourself
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40. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
CAsE sTuDy:
joHn f kEnnEDy CEnTER,
WAsHInGTon, DC
– Avoided costly window replacement
– Protected guests in the event of glass breakage due to severe weather
or other hazards
– 7-mil thick clear film was fitted to all glass entryways and walls
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41. REPuRPosE
ExIsTInG GLAss
InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs,
oPERATIons MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)

42. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
Designer films repurpose interior glass for decorative uses instead of
replacing (and disposing of) the existing glass
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Designer films can be installed at a fraction of the
cost of replacing current glass with designed or etched glass
Experiment with this tool to view how your space
could look with the addition of decorative film
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43. InnovATIons In oPERATIons uPGRADEs
CREDIT 1 – InnovATIon In uPGRADEs, oPERATIons
MAnAGEMEnT (1 PoInT)
CAsE sTuDy:
ERICsson HEADquARTERs,
PLAno, Tx
– Applied over 30K sq. ft. of LLumar® NRM-PS2 (Frost) film to the
interior office glass
– Delivered thousands of dollars in savings versus replacement with
etched glass
– Provided enhanced privacy for employees
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44. usE LoCAL MATERIALs
MATERIALs REsouRCEs
CREDIT 2 – oPTIMIzE usE of ALTERnATIvE
MATERIALs (1 PoInT)

45. MATERIALs REsouRCEs
CREDIT 2 – oPTIMIzE usE of ALTERnATIvE MATERIALs
(1 PoInT)
REAson To InsTALL
The use of local and regional materials reduces pollution and transportation costs
associated with the delivery of materials to the job site. Credit is possible if 50%
or more of a product is harvested or processed within 500 miles of the LEED Project
ForprojectsutilizingSolutiaPerformanceFilmsproducts,aprojectwouldneedtobewithin500milesofMartinsville,VA
(USA)manufacturingfacilitiestoqualify.
BEnEfITs REALIzED
Supports the use of indigenous resources and reduces the environmental
impacts resulting from transportation
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46. sIGnIfICAnT RETuRn on
InvEsTMEnT
In addition to helping a building make the jump from silver to gold LEED certification,
the installation of window film yields a number of benefits:
– Helps to save energy and reduce seasonal energy bills
– Helps to protect your skin from harmful rays and preserve material investments
like furniture
– Increases productivity of employees who work in a temperature controlled environment
– Protects your home and the environment from intrusive lighting
– Lowers energy bills and saves money that can be reinvested in future energy improvements
– Repurposes existing glass at a fraction of the cost of designed or etched glass
– Supports the use of indigenous resources and reduces the environmental impacts resulting
from transportation
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47. PLEAsE noTE
There is no claim or implication that window film alone can provide all of the benefits for
obtaining the points in each section.
Window film can assist with obtaining the total benefits necessary for obtaining the LEED points.
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48. foR MoRE
InfoRMATIon, vIsIT
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