SSc1A

Site Selection: Brownfield Redevelopment

1/2pt A/ID

rehabilitate damaged sites & reduce pressure on undeveloped land 

ASTM E1903-97 PhaseII environment site assessment

EPA Sustainable Redevelopement of Brownsfield Program

SSc1B

Site Selection: Stormwater Management Rate & Quantity

1/2pt A/ID

limit disruption & pollution of natural water flows

Constructed wetland detention ponds

porous pavement & permeable surfaces

SSc1C

Site Selection: Stormwater management treatment

1/2pt A/ID

reduce disruption of natural water flows  by increasing site infiltration

systems to remove 80% of the avg. annual site area TSS & 40% average annual site area TP

SSc1D

Site Selection: Heat Island Effect Non Roof

1/2pt A/ID/AP

 min. impact on microclimate & habitat

1. reflective paving, shading & or open grid pavement

2. covered parking

3. open grid pavement system only

SSc1E

Site Selection: Heat Island Effect Roof

1/2pt A/ID/AP

min. impact on microclimate & habitat

1. refelctive roofing mat'l low slope 75% of roof surface area covered w/mat'l SRI greater than 78

2. steep slope SRI greater than 29

3. green roof combo reflective roof & green roof

SSc1F

Site Selection: Light pollution reduction

1/2pt A/ID/AP

eliminate light leaving site, improve night sky access & reduce impact on nocturnal habits

meets or provides lower light levels & uniformity ratios than those rec. by IESNA RP-33-99 more than 1000 initial lamp lumens are shielded

SSc1G

Site Selection: Water Efficient Irrigation reduced potable water consumption

1/2pt A/ID

reduce potable water use for landscape irrigation

1.high efficency irrigation tech. captured rainwater

2. recycled site water reduced by 50% over conventional means

SSc1H

Site Selection: Water Efficient Irrigation no potable water use no irrigation

1/2pt A/ID

eliminate potable water for landscape irrigation

1.uses only captured rain or recycled site water (except intial watering to establish plants)

2. does not have permanent landscaping irrigation systems

SSc1I

Site Selection: Innovative waste water technologies

1/2pt A/ID

reduce wastewater & potable water demand & increase local aquifer recharge

Treat 100% of wastewater on site. reduce municipal provided potable water for sewage conveyance by 50%

SSc1J

Site Selection: Water use Reduction 20% reduction

1/2pt A/ID

reduce burden on municipal water supply & waste water systems & has ongoing to require future occ. to comply

EPAct of 1992

SSc1K

Site Selection: On site renewable energy

up to 1pt A/ID

reduce fossil fuel energy use

1. supplies at least 5% of the bldg total energy use thru the use of on-site renewable energy systems (1/2pt)

2. 10% of total energy (+1/2pt)

SSc1L

Site Selection: other quantifiable environmental performance

1-3pts A/ID

reduce environmental impact by restricting site selection & bldg location on site

occupy a bldg that has in place quantifiable environ. performance character for which the requirements may be found in other LEED rating systems

SSc2

Development, Density & Community Connectivity

1pt A/AP/E

channel development to urban areas w/exist infrastructure, protect greenfields & preserve habitat natural resources

1. development density walkable community

2. community connectivity: bldg w/in 1/2 mile of residential area; ped access to 10 basic services

SSc3.1

Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access

1pt A/ID/AP

reduce pollution & land development impacts from auto use

1. close to 1/2 mile of commuter rail or subway

2. 1/4 mile of at least 1 stop for at least 2 public or campus bus lines

SSc3.2

Alternative Transportation: Bike storage & changing rms

1pt A/ID/AP

reduce pollution & land development impacts from auto use

1.Provide secure bike storagew/in 200yds of bldg

2. w/convenient changing & shower facilities

SSc3.3

Alternate Transportation: Parking Availability

1pt A/ID

reduce pollution & land development impacts for auto use

1. Project occupy less 75% of bldg sq ft 5% space for van pools; no parking subsidized for occu.

2. Project occupy 75% 5% spaces for van pools min # of spaces per zoning

WEc1.1

Water use reduction: 20% reduction

1pt E

Maximize water efficiency w/in tenanats spaces to reduce the burden on muncipal water supply & wastewater systems

1. meet EPAct 1992 fixture performance req.

2. Use 20% less water than water use baseline

WEc1.2

Water use reduction: 30%

1pt A/ID

max. water efficiency w/in tenant spaces to reduce burden on municipal water supply & wastewater systems

1. EPAct of 1992

2. achieve 40% water savings use high efficiency fixtures & composting toilets & non water urinals

MRp1

Storage & Collection of Recyclables

0pts A

Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by bldg occupants that is hauled to & disposed of in landfills

Provide easy accessible area dedicated to non hazardous mat'l storage & collection paper, corr. cardboard, glass, plastic & meatals

WEc1.2

Water Use Reduction: 30% Reduction

1pt A/ID

max water efficiency w/in tenant spaces to reduce burden on municipal water supply & wastewater system

1. EPAct of 1992

2. achieve 40% water savings use high efficiency fixtures & composting toilets & non water urinals

EQp1

Min IAQ Performace

0pts E

Establish min IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality contributing to comfort & well being of occupants

1. Naturally ventilated bldgs mech. ventilated bldgs min 10 cubic ft/min/person

2.ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

EQp2

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

0pts

prevent or min exposure of occupants indoor surface & systems to ETS

1. Non smoking bldg exterior designated smoking areas 25ft from entry & outdoor intakes

2. designated smoking rms must contain capture & remove ETS

3. Multi-residence bldgs weatherstrip residential unit doors ANSI/ASTM 779-03

EQc1

Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

1pt E

provide capacity for ventilation system monitoring to help sustain long term comfort

1. install permanent monitoring & alarm systems

2. monitor CO2 in mech. vented densely occupied spaces. 25people/1000sq ft.locate device 3-6 ft above floor

3. ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Ventilation for acceptable IAQ

EQc2

Increased Ventilation

1pt E

provide additional air ventilation to improve IAQ for improve comfort, well being & productivity

1. mech. ventilated spaces increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates by 30%

2. naturally ventilated space 1998 Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237

EQc3.1

Construction IAQ Management Plan: During Construction

1pt GC

prevent & reduce IAQ problems resulting from construction process to sustain comfort

1. meet Ch3 1995 SMACNA IAQ use filtration media w/MERV of 8 at each return air grille

2. ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999 method of testing Gen Vent Air cleaning Devices

EQc3.2

Construction IAQ Management Plan: Before Occupancy

1pt A/E

reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from construction process

1.bldg flush-out install new filltration media & flush out bldg supply total air volume. 14000 cu ft outdoor air/sq ft area

2. internal temp at least 60 deg. F

3. conduct baseline IAQ testing USEPA compendium of Method Determination of Air Pollutants

EQc4.1

Low-Emitting Mat'ls: Adhesives & sealants

1pt A/ID

reduce quantity of indoor air contaminats that are odorous potentially irritating & harmful

1. use only adhesives,sealants that comply SCAQMD Rule #1168

2. Aerosal adhesives: green seal standard for commerical adhesives GS-36

EQc4.2

Low-emitting mat'l :paints & coatings

1pt A/ID

reduce quantity of indoor air contaminats

1. Arch paints coatings primers on walls must not exceed VOC content limits Green Seal Standard GS-11 Anti-corrosive Green Seal GS-03

2. VOC limits Flats 50g/l non-flats 150g/l

3. clear wood finishes SCAQMD Rule 1113

EQc4.3

Low-Emitting Mat'ls : Carpet Mat'ls

1pt A/ID

reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminates

1. use only Green label Plus Program carpets & cushions

2. Carpet adhesive meets VOC limit 50g/L

EQc4.4

Low-emitting mat'l: composite wood & laminate adhesives

1pt A/ID

reduce quantity of indoor air contaminats

1. composite wood & agrifiber products  laminating adhesive must not contain any added urea-formaldehyde resins

2. furn & equip not included

EQc4.5

Low-Emitting Mat'ls: systems furniture & seating

1pt A/ID

reduce quantity of indoor air contaminents

1.systems furn manufactured w/in 1 yr before occupancy must be Greenguard IAQ cert.

2. tested on USEPA ETV protocol for measuring emissions of VOC

EQc5

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

1pt A/AP/ID

min. exposure to potentially hazardous particuler bio contaminats & chem pollutants that adversely impact air & water quality

1. Install perm. grates/grilles at high-volume entryways

2. pressure differential 5Pa. 1Pa w/closed doors. Air filtration MERV of 13

EQc6.1

Controllability of systems:Lighting

1pt A

provide high level of thermal ventilation & lighting system control

provide controls so 90% of occupants can adjust lighting to suit task & all shared multi occupant spaces

EQc6.2

Contollability of systems: Temperature & Ventilation

1pt A

provide high level of thermal ventilation & lighting system control

1.provide controls for 50% bldg occu. to adjust thermal comfort

2.operable windows instead of comfort controls in areas 20ft inside & 10 ft either side of win.

3.ASHRAE 62.1-2004(natural ventilation Para 5.1)

EQc7.1

Thermal Comfort:Compliance

1pt E

provide thermally comfortable environ. that supports productivity & well-being of tenant space occu.

1. HVAC & bldg envelope meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 thermal comfort conditions for human occup. & sec 6.1.1

2. Incase of naturally vent. spaces provide cal. methodology

EQc7.2

Thermal Comfort: Monitoring

1pt E

provide thermally comfortable environ. that supports productivity & well being

1. Develop monitoring system to ensure extended EQc7.1 compliance

2. 2methods for validating performance(a. survey occu. b. Analyze environment variables)

EQc8.1

Daylighting & Views: Daylight 75% of spaces

1pt A/AP/ID

provide connection between indoor spaces % outdoors thru intro of daylight & views into regularly occupied areas

1.at least 75% of occ. space min. daylight factor of 2% (exclude direct sunlight penetration) use computer simulation model achieve 25 fc

2. provide daylight redirection & glare control devices. exception when daylight hinders task

EQc8.2

Daylighting & Views: Daylight 90% of Spaces

1pt A/AP/ID

provide connection between indoor spaces % outdoors thru intro of daylight & views into regularly occupied areas

1.min 90% of occ. space min. daylight factor of 2% (exclude direct sunlight penetration) use computer simulation model achieve 25 fc

2. provide daylight redirection & glare control devices. exception when daylight hinders task

EQc8.3

Daylighting & Views: Views for 90% of Seated Spaces

1pt A/AP/ID

provide connection between indoor spaces % outdoors thru intro of daylight & views into regularly occupied areas

1.provide direct line of sight to outdoors thru vision glazing between 2'6&7'6 above floor

2.75% of private office w/direct line of sight outdoors w/in sight lines drawn from perimeter

MRp1

Storage & Collection of recyclables

0pts A

facilitate the reduction of waste generated by bldg occcu. that is hauled to & disposed of in landfills

1. provide easily accessible area dedicated to non hazardous mat'l storage & collection includ. paper corrugated cardboard, glass,plastics & metals

2. provide plan showing ded. area

MRc1.1

Tenant Space: Long-term commitment

1pt

Conserve resources, reduce waste extend bldg life reduce waste & reduce environ. impacts as they relate to mat'l manufacturing & transport

occupant commits to a location for at least 10 yrs

MRc1.2

Building Reuse: Maintain 40% of the Interior nonstructural components

1pt A/ID

Conserve resources, reduce waste extend bldg life retain cultural resources & reduce environ. impacts of tenancy related to mat'l manufacturing & transport

maintain 40% exist nonshell non struc components wall, floors, clng

MRc1.3

Building Reuse:Maintain 60% of the Interior Nonstructural components

1pt A/ID

Conserve resources, reduce waste extend bldg life retain cultural resources & reduce environ. impacts of tenancy related to mat'l manufacturing & transport

maintain at leat 60% nonshell nonstruct

MRc2.1

Construction Waste Management:Divert 50% from landfill

1pt A/ID

divert construction, demo & land clearing debris from landfill disposal redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process & redirect reusable mat'l to appropriate sites

1.recycle 50% of nonhazardous debris

MRc2.2

Construction Waste Management: Divert 75% from landfill

1pt A/ID

divert construction, demo & land clearing debris from landfill disposal redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process & redirect reusable mat'l to appropriate sites

recycle salvage 75% nonhazardous construc. & demo debris

MRc3.1

Resource Reuse:5%

1pt A/ID

reuse bldg mat'l & products in order to reduce impacts associated w/extraction & processing virgin resources

salvage, refurb, reuse 5% all mat'l based on cost exclude furniture & furnishings

Mrc3.2

Resource Reuse:10%

1pt A/ID

reuse bldg mat'l & products in order to reduce demand for virgin mat'l & reduce waste

1. reduce impacts associated w/extraction & processing virgin resources

2.salvage, refurb, reuse 10% all mat'l based on cost exclude furniture & furnishings appliances & equip

MRc3.3

Resources Reuse: 30% Furniture & Furnishings

1pt A/ID

reuse bldg mat'l & products in order to reduce demand for virgin mat'l & reduce waste

1. reduce impacts associated w/extraction & processing virgin resources

2.salvage, refurb, reuse 30% all systems furn&furnishings, case pieces, seating filing cabs decorative lght based on cost

MRc4.1

Recycled Content: 10% (post-consumer & 1/2 pre-consumer

1pt A

increase demand for bldg products that incorporate recycled content mat'l reducing impacts resulting from extraction & processing virgin mat'l

1. 10% total mat'l cost include furnishings MEP not included

2. FTC Guide for use of Environmental Marketing claims 16 CFR260.7

MRc4.2

Recycled Content: 20% (post-consumer & 1/2 pre-consumer)

1pt A

increase demand for bldg products that incorporate recycled content mat'l reducing impacts resulting from extraction & processing virgin mat'l

1. 20% total mat'l cost include furnishings MEP not included

2. FTC Guide for use of Environmental Marketing claims 16 CFR260.7

MRc5.1

Regional Mat'ls: 20% Manufactured regionally

1pt A/ID

increase demand for bldg mat'ls & products that are extracted & manufact. w/in region there by supporting the regional economy & reducing the environ. impact from transportation

20% all construction and furniture mat'l w/in 500miles of project site

MRc5.2

Regional Material: 10% Extracted & Manufactured Regionally

1pt A/ID

increase demand for bldg mat'ls & products that are extracted & manufact. w/in region there by supporting the regional economy & reducing the environ. impact from transportation

10% all construction and furniture mat'l extracted harvested or recovered w/in 500miles of project site

MRc6

Rapidly Renewable Materials

1pt A/ID

reduce use & depletion of finite raw mat'l & long-cycle renewable mat'l by replacing them w/rapidly renewable mat'l

1. 5% total cost from plants that are typically harvested w/in 10 yrs or shorter cycle

2. Bamboo, wool cpt, strawboard, cotton batt insul

MRc7

Certified Wood

1pt A/ID

encourage environ. responsible forest management

1. new wood based products & mat'ls use min 50% certified by Forest Stewardship Councils Principles & Criteria

2. COC (chain of custody) document

EAp1

Fundamental Commissioning

0pts CxA

verify projects energy related systems are installed callibrated & performs as intended

1.Designate commissioning authority to lead review oversee commissioning process

2. HVAC systems & controls lighting & daylight systems domestic hot water system renewable energy systems

EAp2

Minimum Energy Performance

0pts A/E

establish min level of energy efficiency

1.comply w/ANSI ASHRAE IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 or local energy code

2. Design systems to max performance

EAp3

CFC Reduction in HVAC & R Equipment

0pts E

reduce ozone depletion

No use CFC based refrigerants

EAc1.1

Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power

1-3pts E

conserve energy beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associate w/excess use

1. Reduce lighting power density 15%below 1pt. 25% below 2pts. 35% below 3pts.

2. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004

EAc1.2

Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls

1pts E

conserve energy beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associate w/excess use

1.Install daylight responsive controls w/in 15ft of windows & under skylights

2.Design lighting controls to max energy performance

EAc1.3

Optimize Energy Performance:HVAC

1-2pts A/E

conserve energy beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associate w/excess use

1. Equip efficiency & appropriate zoning HVAC energy performance 15-30% savings

2. seperate zone & control measures

EAc1.4

Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment & Appliances

1-2pts A/E

conserve energy beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associate w/excess use

1. 70%eligible equip & appliance Energy Star(1pt) 90% Energy Star (2pts)

2. Excludes HVAC, lighting & bldg envelope products

EAc2

Ehanced Commissioning

1pt

verify & ensure that space is designated constructed & calibrated to operate as intended

Designate independent Commissioning Authority review energy related systems submital

EAc3

Energy Use: Measurement & Payment Accountability

1-2pts E

provide ongoing accountability & optimization of energy & water consumption performance over time

1. area less than 75% of total bldg area install sub-metering equip (1pt)

2.negotiate lease where tenant pays energy costs(1pt)

3. area more than 75% install continuous metering equip (2pts)

EAc4

Green Power

1pt

encourage development & use grid source renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis

1.50% elec. from renewable sources 2yr energy contract procured from Green-e certified power marketer

2.default 16k wh/sq ft min

IDc1.1-1.4

Innovation in Design

1-4pts AP

provide design team & projects the opportunity to be awarded pts for exceptional performance above requirements set by LEED Green Bldg Rating System & Innovative Performance in green bldg categories not specifically addressed by LEED

1.ID credit title, intent, requirements approach & appropriate proj dwgs

IDc2

LEED Accredited Professional

1pt AP

support & encourage the design integration required by a LEED Green Bldg project & streamline the application & certification process