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LEED Basics - General
Points, Certification Levels, Credits
40
Architecture
Professional
04/19/2009

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Term

 

WATER EFFICIENCY

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

Definition

 

WATER EFFICIENCY

 

0 prerequisites

3 credits

5 Points

 

Term

WATER EFFICIENCY

 

name all the credits

Definition

WEc1.1  Water Efficient Landscaping - Reduce by 50%

WEc1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping - No Potable Use or No Irrigation

WEc2    Innovative Wastewater Technologies

WEc3.1 Water Use Reduction - 20% Reduction

WEc3.2 Water Use Reduction - 30% Reduction

 

Term

 

 

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

 

Definition

 

 

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

 

1 prereq - STORAGE & COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES

7 credits

13 Points

 

Term

 

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

 

name all the credits

Definition

MRp1  Storage & Collection of Recyclables

BUILDING REUSE

MRc1.1  - Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floor & Roof

MRc1.2    Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floor & Roof

MRc1.3    Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

MRc2.1    Divert 50% from Disposal

MRc2.2    Divert 75% from Disposal

MATERIALS REUSE

MRc3.1    Materials Reuse, 5%

MRc3.2    Materials Reuse, 10%

RECYCLED CONTENT

MRc4.1    10% (post-consumer + 1/2 preconsumer)

MRc4.2    20% (post-consumer + 1/2 preconsumer)

REGIONAL MATERIALS

MRc5.1    10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured

MRc5.2    20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured


MRc6    Rapidly Renewable Materials (2.5%)

MRc7    Certified Wood (50%)


Term

 

SUSTAINABLE SITES

 

name all the credits

Definition

SSp1  CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION

SSc1  - Site Selection

SSc2    Development Density & Community Connectivity

SSc3    Brownfield Redevelopment

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

SSc4.1    Public Transportation

SSc4.2    Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms

SSc4.3    Low-Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles

SSc4.4    Parking Capacity

SITE DEVELOPMENT

SSc5.1    Protect & Restore Habitat

SSc5.2    Maximize Open Space

STORMWATER DESIGN

SSc6.1    Quantity Control

SSc6.2    Quality Control

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

SSc7.1    Non-Roof

SSc7.2    Roof

SSc8       Light Pollution Reduction

 

 

 

Term

 

 

SUSTAINABLE SITES

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

 

Definition

 

 

SUSTAINABLE SITES

 

1 prereq - CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION

8 credits

14 of Points

 

Term

 

 

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

 

Definition

 

 

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

2 prereq - MINIMUM IAQ PERFORMANCE

ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE CONTROL

8 credits

15 Points

 

Term

 

 

 

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

 

 

Definition

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

3 prereq -

FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING OF THE BUILDING ENERGY SYSTEM

MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE

FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT

 

6 credits

17 Points

 

 

Term

 

 

INNOVATION IN DESIGN

 

how many prerequisites?

how many credits?

Total # of Points?

 

Definition

 

 

INNOVATION IN DESIGN

 

0 prerequisites

 credits - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

4 total possible Points

 

Term

W

M

S

I

E

name the # of points for each category

Definition

 

W - 5

M - 13

S - 14

I - 15

E - 17

          64 + 4 for ID + 1 for LEED AP = 69

 

Term

 

How many prereqs?

 

what are the first initials?

Definition

 

 

7

 

CFMFSME

Term

 

NAME PREREQS

 

CFMFSME

Definition

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (SS)

Fundamental Commissioning of the Building System (EAp1)

Minimum Energy Performance (EAp2)

Fundamental Refrigerant Management (EAp3)

Storage & Collection of Recyclables (MRp1)

Minimum IAQ Performance (EQp1)

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (EQp2)

 

Term

 

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

 

name the credits

Definition

EQp1  MINIMUM IAQ PERFORMANCE

EQP2  - ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) CONTROL 

EQc1    Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

EQc2    Increased Ventilation

CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN

EQc3.1    During Construction

EQc3.2    Before Occupancy

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

EQc4.1    Adhesives & Sealants

EQc4.2    Paints & Coatings

EQc4.3    Carpet Systems

EQc4.4    Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products

EQc5       Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

CONTROLLABILITY OF SYSTEMS

EQc6.1    Lighting

EQc6.2    Thermal Comfort

THERMAL COMFORT

EQc7.1     Design

EQc7.2     Verification

DAYLIGHT & VIEWS

EQc8.1     Daylight 75% of Spaces

EQc8.2     Views for 90% of Spaces


 

Term

 

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

 

name all the credits

Definition

 

OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE - MUST ACHIEVE AT LEAST 2 POINTS

EAc1.1   10.5% New Buildings / 3.5% Existing Building Renovations (1)

EAc1.2   14% New Buildings / 7% Existing Building Renovations (2)

EAc1.3   17.5% New Buildings / 10.5% Existing Building Renovations (3)

EAc1.4   21% New Buildings / 14% Existing Building Renovations (4)

....

EAc1.10 42% New Buildings / 35% Existing Building Renovations (10)

 

ONSITE RENEWABLE ENERGY

EAc2.1   2.5 % (1)

EAc2.2   7.5% (2)

EAc2.3   12.5% (3)

EAc3     Enhanced Commissioning

EAc4     Enhanced Refrigerant Management

EAc5     Measurement & Verification

EAc6     Green Power

 

 

Term

 

ASHRAE 52.2 - 1999

 

applies to?

Definition

filters, MERV

 

EQc3.1 - Construction IAQ Mgmt Plan - During Construction

EQc5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Term

 

ASHRAE 55-2004

 

Applies to?

Definition

Thermal Comfort 

Temp, Air speed, Humidity

 

EQc6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort for multi-occupant Spaces

EQc7.1 - Thermal Comfort, Design

EQc7.2 - Thermal Comfort, Verification

Term

 

ASHRAE 62.1 - 2004

 

applies to?

Definition

 

IAQ & NATURAL VENTILATION

 

EQp1 - MINIMUM IAQ PERFORMANCE

EQc2 - Increased Ventilation

EQc6.2 - Controllability of Systems - Thermal Comfort

Term

 

ASHRAE 90.1 - 2004

 

APPLIES TO?

Definition

Building Energy Systems

Performance Ratings

HVAC, Lighting, Envelope

SSc8 - Lighting Pollution Reduction

EAp2 - Minimum Energy Performance

EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance (Option1)

EAc2 - Onsite Renewable Energy

Term

 

Advance Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings - 2004

 

applies to?

Definition

 

Prescriptive Compliance Path

 

EAc1 - Optimize Energy Performance (Option2)

Term

 

Exceptional (Exemplary) Performance, under ID credit 1, Innovation in Design, generally requires ....?

Definition

 

That performance achieved represents either a doubling or the next incremental percentage threshold established by the existing LEED credit that is being exceeded.

Term

 

What are the lowest point thresholds for 

Certified

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Definition

 

26

33

39

52

Term

 

Name 7 good things about vegetated roofs

Definition

1.  Reduction of roof rainwater runoff

2. reduction of heat island effects

3. reduction of cooling loads by buffering roof membrane from sun exposure and through evapotranspiration

4.  vegetation + soil provide a layer of insulation to prevent escape of winter heating energy

5.  aesthetic appeal

6.  can communication leadership in sustainability to community

7.  provide habitat for birds & other wildlife

Term

 

 

 The registration fee for a Leed project is----

Definition

 

$450 for members

 

$600 for non-members

Term

 

Certification fees are based on ...?

Definition

 

 

Building square footage

Term

 

when is the certification fee paid?

Definition

 

when the project team submits documentation for review

 

Design Review

Construction Review

or Combined Design & Construction Review

Term

 

What kind of projects can submit for combined Design & Construction Review?

Definition

 

Projects that have reached Substantial Completion

Term

 

What kind of projects should submit for the Split Design & Construction Review?

Definition

 

Projects that are ready to submit Design Phase credits for review well ahead of Substantial Completion of the project.

Term

 

What is a CIR?

When is it used?

How much does it cost?

Definition

 

Credit Interpretation Requests & Rulings

$220 per request

during certification process, if it is unclear whether or not a strategy applies to a given credit, a CIR can be submitted and the ruling will determine the suitability of the approach

 

 

Term

 

Do CIR's award or guarantee credits?

Definition

 

No, it just provides specific information regarding applicability

Term

 

How many credits can a CIR apply to?

Definition

 

Only one credit and one primary related strategy.

 

Check the CIR database for previous CIR's logged by other projects.

Only if a similar credit HAS NOT been logged, then a new CIR can be submitted online.

Term

 

Can you submit drawings for a CIR?

Definition

 

No, only one essential project strategy and background information - 600 words max

No drawings, cut sheets, or other attachments

Term

 

Who can request a CIR?

Definition

 

Only LEED Registered Project Team Members

Term

 

When can you appeal a credit?

How much does it cost?

Definition

 

25 Days after Final LEED review

 

$500 per credit

Term

 

When can you appeal credits that are denied?

Definition

 

After Final Design Phase Review

or after Final Construction - Phase Review

 

Project Teams may also appeal design-phase credits at the end of the construction phase review

Term

 

What is the role of Project Administrator?

Definition
1. Point of contact for the USGBC
2. They register a project
3. They invite project memebers
4. Assign credits
5. Verify project information
6. Submit completed templates for review on USGBC 
Term

  

Which fees are NOT refunded for projects awarded Leed Platinum?

Definition

 

Certification fees are refunded

 

Registration fees, CIR's, appeals and expediting fees ARE NOT refunded

Term

 

When does project team submit Design Phase credits for review?

 

How does USGBC respond?

Definition

 

Project Team submits before Substantial Completion - all attempted Design Credits & Prereqs

 

USGBC returns them as "anticipated", "clarify" or "denied"

Term

 

What does the project team need to do during the Preliminary Design-Phase Response?

Definition

 

Respond to USGBC for any credits or prereqs marked "clarify" and resubmit

Term

 

 

When does project team submit Construction Phase credits for review?

 

How does USGBC respond?

 

Definition

Project team submits after Substantial Completion all attempted Construction credits and/or NEW Design Credits and prereqs.

 

USGBC responds with credits marked as "earned", "clarify" or "denied"

Term

Energy & Atmosphere

 

Name the prereqs

Definition

 

EAp1  FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING OF THE BUILDING ENERGY SYSTEMS

 

EAp2  - MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE 

 

EAp3 - FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT

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