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LEED GA

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Summary Notes

7 Impact Categories / Goals
Reverse contribution to climate change ~ Climate Change
Enhance individual human health & well being ~ Human Health
Protect & restore water resources ~ Water Resources
Protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem service ~ Biodiversity
Promote sustainable and regenerative materials resources cycles ~ Natural Resources
Build a greener economy ~ Green Economy
Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life ~ Community
LEED Systems
LEED BD+C
New construction
Core & Shell
Schools
Retail
Healthcare
Data Centers
Hospitality
Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Homes
Multifamily Midrise
LEED ID+C
Commercial Interiors
Retail
Hospitality
LEED O&M
Existing Buildings
Data Centers
Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Hospitality
Schools
Retail
LEED ND
Plan
Built Project
Credit Categories
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LEED Certification Levels
Certified 40-49 points
Silver 50-59 points
Gold 60-79 points
Platinum 80 points and above
Personal Acronyms
Fahrenheit 55
55-2010 → defines the range of acceptable indoor thermal conditions
Power level over 90-00 → ASHRAE 90.10-2010 Standard for building energy efficiency
Vent to 62 - ASHRAE 62.10 for ventilation in EQ
62.1-2010 → recognized standard for for ventilation system design
Facts & Highlights
LEED-certified homes are inspected by a third party and performance-tested ti use at least 20% less energy than conventional homes.
There are 21 different rating system adaptations within five categories
Nominees must have 10 years of professional green building experience, have been a LEED-credentialed professional for at least 8 years, have a LEED AP specialty credential in good standing, and agree to be nominated
Practice Questions
According to the U.S. EIA, transportation emissions contributed to 33% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. in 2008.
EPAct of 1992 - The standard used by LEED in the Water Efficiency (WE) category to determine the baseline case for building water usage is the national standard for maximum flush and flow rates called
WaterSense-labeled products are 20% more water efficient than average products in the same category.
In Portfolio Manager, what score represents average building performance, and what score (or above) means the building is a top performer? → 50;75
Commercial buildings account for almost 20% of U.S. energy use.
Buildings account for about 40% of all energy use
Renewable energy sources make up 10% of U.S. energy consumption
Reusing a historical building receives up to 6 points. Maintaining at least 50% of a an abandoned or blighted building receives up to 6 points. Reusing 25%-75% of off-site, salvaged building materials receives up to 5 points
CIBSE AM10 defines the correct format of natural ventilation
Current U.S. building codes and professional standards generally require a minimum of 15-20 cfm per person in offices.
To receive the credit for quality views, projects must achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing for 75% of all regularly occupied floor area.
If a project team achieves an increase in ventilation of 60% or more above the baseline, they can earn a point for exemplary performance.
BREAM + Green Globe → Green Building Rating Systems
Green Buildings use about 24% less energy
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