The Points

As you should know, there is a maximum of 69 possible points in the LEED building certification process. There are 6 categories – each with a different amount of points possible (see WIMSEE.) For this example, we’re going to use the Sustainable Sites category, as illustrated below:

Yes – I drew it on a post-it note (and yes, a really cool blue marble-looking one =P). First, notice how SSP1 shows no points possible because it’s a prerequisite (meaning mandatory). Therefore, this credit does not count toward the 14 total points in the sustainable sites category. Now for the good stuff:

• Each Sustainable Sites credit (besides SSP1) is worth one point and one point only.
• Some Sustainable Sites credits, as you can see, have exemplary performance “possibilities.” This means that the credits you see with a “yes” are eligible to satisfy the Innovation in Design (the 6th category) credits. It does not mean that you’ll gain extra points in the Sustainable Sites category.
• “…What?”

Ok, let me break it down even further from the Innovation in Design side of it:

• The Innovation in Design category (the “I” in WIMSEE) has two parts:
  1. ID 1.1 through 1.4 (this is the part we’re focusing on)
  2. ID 2 -LEED Accredited Professional
• ID 1.1, ID 1.2, ID 1.3, and ID 1.4 are each 1 point. Where do those points come from? By satisfying the requirements for exemplary performance in any of the “yes” categories in the LEED rating system. Get it? That means there are only 4 points total that can be achieved through the Exemplary Performance of LEED credits, even though you see nine categories on the note with a “yes” – and that’s just one category. So – when certifying a building, a team has many options to fulfill the ID1.1 thru 1.4 credits, they just have to decide what their focus is on.

Using SS5.1 – Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat, for example:

• SS 5.1 states that on previously developed sites we must restore impervious surfaces and keep 50% of the site as native vegetated land. To achieve exemplary performance, we must restore impervious surfaces and keep 75% of the site as native vegetated land. If we do this, we have reached the appropriate threshold for achieving 1 of the 4 ID points.

Besides earning ID points by achieving exemplary performance, there is one additional method to gain points for ID 1.1 thru ID 1.4: innovative performance

• points can be earned in this fashion by doing something “quantifiable in terms of its environmental benefits” that is NOT covered by any existing LEED credit. Examples include:
  • educational outreach programs
  • high content of fly ash in concrete
  • implementing green housekeeping procedures
  • using low-emission furniture and furnishings
  • integrated pest management for organic landscaping

1. Applying for ID credits is done via LEED Online.
2. When submitting, follow the same guidelines as the Credit Equivalent Process: identify the proposed credit intent, include compliance requirements, submittals, plus a narrative of strategies or technologies used to meet the requirements
3. USGBC evaluates these credits on a case-by-case basis.
4. ID credits are not awarded for use of technology, product, or design strategy if it otherwise contributes to the achievement of an existing LEED credit.
5. It’s generally a good idea to explore precedents (previous IDs and CIRs from other projects)

I’ll be posting another handy-dandy chart showing which ALL credits that have exemplary performance thresholds within the next couple of days. Does anyone have anything to add? Would you like to see a specific topic covered in a future post? If so, please comment below. Cheers!

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1. Encourage development and use of grid-source renewable energy technologies for NET ZERO pollution basis.

Implementation:

• TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY (as defined by the CRS – Center for Resource Solutions):
  1. Solar
  2. Photo-voltaic
  3. Wind
  4. Geothermal heating and electric
  5. Biomass
  6. Bio-gas
  7. Low-Impact Hydro Electric

• determine BASELINE electricity use from:
  1. consumption based on EA1 – Optimize Energy Performance
  2. use DOE (Department of Energy) CBECS (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey)
• CASE 1: in states with an OPEN electrical market
  • select 35% GREEN-E certified power provider with 2 year contract.
• CASE 2: in states with CLOSED electrical market
  • enroll in Green Power Program for 35% of the electrical energy
• CASE3: where green power is NOT available
  • purchase RECs (tradeable Renewable Certificates)
    • purchase quantity of RECs equivalent to 35% of predicted annual electrical consumption for 2 year period (this equals 70% of projected annual electrical consumption if all RECs are purchased at one time)

Code:

• CRS (Center for Resource Solutions) – Green-eProduct Certification Requirements
• DOE (Department of Energy)
• CBECS (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey)

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Extra Credit:

• purchase 70% GREEN-E certified power (instead of 35%)

More Energy & Atmosphere Credits

• EA P1 – Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems (prerequisite)
• EA P2 – Minimum Energy Performance (prerequisite)
• EA P3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management (prerequisite)
• EA 1 – Optimize Energy Performance
• EA 2 – On-Site Renewable Energy
• EA 3 – Enhanced Commissioning
• EA 4 – Enhanced Refrigerant Management
• EA 5 – Measurement & Verification
• EA 6 – Green Power

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1. Encourage forest management program.

Implementation:

1. Use minimum of 50% of wood materials and products certified in accordance with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Principles and Criteria for wood building components:
   • framing
   • flooring and sub-flooring
   • wood doors
   • etc.
2. Based on Cost of FSC wood products compared to total wood material cost.
3. Exclude MEP and elevator equipment
4. Furniture is okay to be used in this calculation
5. Contractor doesn’t need the FSC number, but the supplier does.

Code:

• FSC certification seal

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Extra Credit:

• use 95% FSC certified wood, instead of 50%

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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1. Reduce use of “long cycle” and finite raw materials.

Implementation:

1. Use rapidly renewable materials and products for 2.5% of total value of all building materials and products used (based on cost)
   • harvested within a 10-year cycle or shorter
   • consider:
     1. bamboo flooring
     2. wool
     3. cotton insulation
     4. cork flooring
     5. linoleum flooring
     6. wheat board cabinets
     7. straw board
     8. agrifiber

Code:

• none

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Extra Credit:

• use 5% instead of 2.5% for an extra point.

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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1. Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region. This supports indigenous resources and reduced environmental impacts from transportation.

Implementation:

1. Use materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site
2. Minimum 20% (based on cost) of total materials value. (Use 45% rule or actual materials cost)
3. Exclude MEP and elevator equipment.
4. If only a fraction of the product/material is extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site, then only that percentage (based on weight) will contribute to the regional value.

Code:

• none

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Extra credit:

• To achieve extra credit, use 40% (instead of 20%)

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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1. Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region. This supports indigenous resources and reduced environmental impacts from transportation.

Implementation:

1. Use materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site
2. Minimum 10% (based on cost) of total materials value. (Use 45% rule or actual materials cost)
3. Exclude MEP and elevator equipment.
4. If only a fraction of the product/material is extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site, then only that percentage (based on weight) will contribute to the regional value.

Code:

• none

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Extra credit:

• after meeting MR 5.2 (same rules, but 20%), to achieve extra credit, use 40%

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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1. Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building.

Implementation:

1. Achieve direct line of site to outdoor for occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas
   • glazing between 2′-6″ & 7′-6″
   • Plan View:
     • area within sight lines drawing from perimeter vision glazing
   • Section View:
     • direct line of sight can be drawn from area to perimeter vision glazing

Code:

• none

Extra Credit:

• case by case basis

Submittal Phase:

• design

Indoor Environmental Air Quality

• EQ P1 – Minimum IAQ Performance (prerequisite)
• EQ P2 – Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (prerequisite)
• EQ 1 – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• EQ 2 – Increased Ventilation
• EQ 3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
• EQ 3.2 – Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy
• EQ 4.1 – Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
• EQ 4.2 – Low-Emitting Materials, Paint & Coatings
• EQ 4.3 – Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems
• EQ 4.4 – Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
• EQ 5 – Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
• EQ 6.1 – Controllability of Systems, Lighting
• EQ 6.2 – Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort
• EQ 7.1 – Thermal Comfort, Design
• EQ 7.2 – Thermal Comfort, Verification
• EQ 8.1 -Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces
• EQ 8.2 – Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

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1. Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building.

Implementation:

1. OPTION 1 – GLAZING FACTOR CALCULATION
   • achieve min. 2% glazing factor in minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas.
2. OPTION 2 – DAYLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL
   • through computer simulation, demonstrate min. daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles in min. of 75% of regularly occupied areas.
3. OPTION 3 – DAYLIGHT MEASUREMENT
   • through records of indoor light measurements, demonstrate daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles in min. of 75% of regularly occupied areas.
4. ALL CASES
   • only area associated with room (actual square footage) can be applied toward the 75% total area calculation
   • provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices

Code:

• none

Extra Credit:

• Provide daylighting for 95% (instead of 75%) of occupied areas.

Submittal Phase:

• design

  Indoor Environmental Air Quality

• EQ P1 – Minimum IAQ Performance (prerequisite)
• EQ P2 – Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (prerequisite)
• EQ 1 – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• EQ 2 – Increased Ventilation
• EQ 3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
• EQ 3.2 – Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy
• EQ 4.1 – Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
• EQ 4.2 – Low-Emitting Materials, Paint & Coatings
• EQ 4.3 – Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems
• EQ 4.4 – Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
• EQ 5 – Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
• EQ 6.1 – Controllability of Systems, Lighting
• EQ 6.2 – Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort
• EQ 7.1 – Thermal Comfort, Design
• EQ 7.2 – Thermal Comfort, Verification
• EQ 8.1 -Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces
• EQ 8.2 – Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

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20% of Total Construction Material from Recycled Items (post consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)

Intention:

1. Reduce impact from extraction and processing of virgin materials
2. Increase use of recycled content in building

Implementation:

There are two types of recycled material:

1. Post Consumer: material already been used and will be reused for another application.
   • examples: plastic, paper, glass, and metal
2. Pre-Consumer: material form the manufacturer that has not been used and will NOT be reused
   • examples: wheat straw, sawdust, fly ash

• To clarify, we must use materials with recycled content such that “the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 20% (10% for MR 4.1) BASED ON COST, of the total value of the materials in the project.
  • Total Materials Cost —> 2 options
    1. 45% construction cost (total construction cost of entire project multiplied by 0.45) OR
    2. actual materials cost
       • benefit of using actual material cost rather than default 45% is that projects with < 45% actual materials cost would find it easier to achieve the 20% and 20% (MR 4.1) thresholds since equation of recycled content = total recycled content cost divided by total material cost.
  • For Calculating Assembly Recycled Content (composed of multiple materials)
    1. consider percents by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
• Exclude:
  • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
  • Elevator equipment
• Includes:
  • Anything but MEP & elevator equipment that is recycled.
  • Furniture can be used, only if used consistently in credits MR 3.1 through MR 7.
  • Steel products with no information available, assume recycled content to be 25% post consumer.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14021 – 1999
   • They define what recycled material is

Extra Credit:

• 30% (instead of 20% or 10% as in MR4.1) total construction material from recycled items

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MR P1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Recycled Content Product Directory
2. GreenSpec – Building Green, Inc.
3. Guide to Resource-Efficient Building Elements
4. Oikos
5. U.S.EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Program

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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10% of Total Construction Material from Recycled Items (post consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)

Intention:

1. Reduce impact from extraction and processing of virgin materials
2. Increase use of recycled content in building

Implementation:

There are two types of recycled material:

1. Post Consumer: material already been used and will be reused for another application.
   • examples: plastic, paper, glass, and metal
2. Pre-Consumer: material form the manufacturer that has not been used and will NOT be reused
   • examples: wheat straw, sawdust, fly ash

• To clarify, we must use materials with recycled content such that “the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% (20% for MR 4.2) BASED ON COST, of the total value of the materials in the project.
  • Total Materials Cost —> 2 options
    1. 45% construction cost (total construction cost of entire project multiplied by 0.45) OR
    2. actual materials cost
       • benefit of using actual material cost rather than default 45% is that projects with < 45% actual materials cost would find it easier to achieve the 10% and 20% (MR 4.2) thresholds since equation of recycled content = total recycled content cost divided by total material cost.
  • For Calculating Assembly Recycled Content (composed of multiple materials)
    1. consider percents by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content.
• Exclude:
  • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
  • Elevator equipment
• Includes:
  • Anything but MEP & elevator equipment that is recycled.
  • Furniture can be used, only if used consistently in credits MR 3.1 through MR 7.
  • Steel products with no information available, assume recycled content to be 25% post consumer.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14021 – 1999
   • They define what recycled material is

Extra Credit:

• 30% (instead of 10% or 20% as in MR4.2)total construction material from recycled items

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MR P1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Recycled Content Product Directory
2. GreenSpec – Building Green, Inc.
3. Guide to Resource-Efficient Building Elements
4. Oikos
5. U.S.EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Program

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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10% of Total Construction Material is from reused items

Intention:

• Reduce waste
• Reduce processing of virgin resources and materials

Implementation:

• Definition of Reuse: bring back to original capacity & reduce use of original sources
• Excludes:
  • recycled items
  • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
  • Elevator equipment
• Includes:
  • salvaged items
    • beams, floors, posts, paneling, doors and frames, cabinetry,brick and decorative items
    • furniture may also be included only is it is included consistently through credits MR 3.1 through MR 7
  • Reused items
  • Refurbished items
• Calculation:
  • Based on COST $$$
    • replacement value vs. total cost of construction
      • Total Materials Cost —> 2 options
        1. 45% construction cost (total construction cost of entire project multiplied by 0.45) OR
        2. actual materials cost
           • benefit of using actual material cost rather than default 45% is that projects with < 45% actual materials cost would find it easier to achieve to 5% and 10% (MR3-2) thresholds sinde equation of percent reuse = cost of reuse divided by total material cost.
    • FIXED items are not used for calculation (door becomes a door)
    • FINISH items are not (door becomes a table)

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• 1 5% (instead of 10% or 5% as in MR3.1) reused items

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MR P1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Guide to Resource-Efficient Building Elements
2. Industrial Materials Exchange – Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, OR
3. Reuse Development Organization
4. Salvaged Building Materials Exchange – Green Building Resource Guide
5. Building Materials Reuse Association
6. Used Building Materials Exchange

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite )
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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5% of Total Construction Material is from reused items

Intention:

• Reduce waste
• Reduce processing of virgin resources and materials

Implementation:

• Definition of Reuse: bring back to original capacity & reduce use of original sources
• Excludes:
  • recycled items
  • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
  • Elevator equipment
• Includes:
  • salvaged items
    • beams, floors, posts, paneling, doors and frames, cabinetry,brick and decorative items
    • furniture may also be included only is it is included consistently through credits MR 3.1 through MR 7
  • Reused items
  • Refurbished items
• Calculation:
  • Based on COST $$$
    • replacement value vs. total cost of construction
      • Total Materials Cost —> 2 options
        1. 45% construction cost (total construction cost of entire project multiplied by 0.45) OR
        2. actual materials cost
           • benefit of using actual material cost rather than default 45% is that projects with < 45% actual materials cost would find it easier to achieve to 5% and 10% (MR3-2) thresholds sinde equation of percent reuse = cost or reuse divided by total material cost.
    • FIXED items are not used for calculation (door becomes a door)
    • FINISH items are not (door becomes a table)

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• 1 5% (instead of 5% or 10% as in MR3.2) reused items

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MR P1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Guide to Resource-Efficient Building Elements
2. Industrial Materials Exchange – Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, OR
3. Reuse Development Organization
4. Salvaged Building Materials Exchange – Green Building Resource Guide
5. Building Materials Reuse Association
6. Used Building Materials Exchange

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite )
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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Divert 75%

Intention:

1. Divert construction and demolition debris from landfills and incinerators
2. Redirect recyclables back to manufacturing process
3. Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites

Implementation:

• Develop a construction waste management plan to at a minimum, identify materials to be diverted:
  • salvage, refurbish, recycle, reuse
  • Include:
    • doors and windows
    • salvaged flooring, paneling, cabinetry, beams
    • recycled cardboard, metal, brick, acoustical tile, concrete, plastics, clean wood, glass, gypsum board, carpet and insulation.
    • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) updated
  • Exclude:
    •  
      • soil, rocks, vegetation
      • hazardous material
• Designate site in construction area for separation process
• Track recycling through construction process (general contractor to keep records i.e. receipts, of recyclable and waste diversion pickups)
• Diversion can include donation to charitable organizations as well.
• Calculation:
  • Based on WEIGHT (lbs.) or VOLUME (cubic ft.)

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• divert 95% (instead of 75% or 50% as in MR2.1)

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MR P1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Information – California Integrated Waste Management Board
2. Construction Materials Recycling Association
3. Recycling and Waste Management During Construction
4. A Sourcebook for Green and Sustainable Building
5. Environmental Specifications for Research Triangle Park – Environmental Protection Agency

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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Divert 50%

Intention:

1. Divert construction and demolition debris from landfills and incinerators
2. Redirect recyclables back to manufacturing process
3. Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites

Implementation:

• Develop a construction waste management plan to at a minimum, identify materials to be diverted:
  • salvage, refurbish, recycle, reuse
  • Include:
    • doors and windows
    • salvaged flooring, paneling, cabinetry, beams
    • recycled cardboard, metal, brick, acoustical tile, concrete, plastics, clean wood, glass, gypsum board, carpet and insulation.
    • MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) updated
  • Exclude:
    • soil, rocks, vegetation
    • hazardous material
• Designate site in construction area for separation process
• Track recycling through construction process (general contractor to keep records i.e. receipts, of recyclable and waste diversion pickups)
• Diversion can include donation to charitable organizations as well.
• Calculation:
  • Based on WEIGHT (lbs.) or VOLUME (cubic ft.)

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• divert 95% (instead of 50% or 75% as in MR2.2)

Submittal Phase:

• Construction (tip: all Materials and Resources credits are submitted in the construction phase except MRP1)

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Information – California Integrated Waste Management Board
2. Construction Materials Recycling Association
3. Recycling and Waste Management During Construction
4. A Sourcebook for Green and Sustainable Building
5. Environmental Specifications for Research Triangle Park – Environmental Protection Agency

Other Materials & Resources Credits

• MR P1 – Storage and Collection of Recyclables (prerequisite)
• MR 1.1 – Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors, & Roof
• MR 1.2 – Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof
• MR 1.3 – Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements
• MR 2.1 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Disposal
• MR 2.2 – Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal
• MR 3.1 – Materials Reuse, 5%
• MR 3.2 – Materials Reuse, 10%
• MR 4.1 – Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 4.2- Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
• MR 5.1 – Regional Materials, 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 5.2 – Regional Materials, 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
• MR 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
• MR 7 – Certified Wood

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1. Maximize water efficiency
2. Reduce burden on municipal water supply
3. Reduce burden on wastewater system

Implementation:

1. Method: Use special fixtures and sensor/metering controls.
   • ( fixture/flowrate in Gallons Per Minute [GPM] )
   • Shower/2.5 (lowflow/1.8)
   • Lavatory/2.5 (lowflow/1.8) (ultra lowflow/0.5)
   • Kitchen Sink/2.5 (lowflow/1.8)
   • Faucets/2.5
   • Aerator/2.5
   • Water Closet/1.6 (lowflow/1.1)
   • Dual Flush Water Closet/1.6 (lowflow/0.8)
   • Composting Toilet/0.0
   • Urinal/1 (lowflow/0.5)
   • Non-Water Urinal/0.0

• For calculations, consider:
  • DO NOT include irrigation water
  • Only applicable for the following fixtures:
  • • water closets
    • urinals
    • lavatory faucets
    • showers
    • kitchen sinks
  • Daily Residential Usages:
    • 1 person 5 uses per day of flush and flow fixtures
• Also use high-efficiency fixtures above, dry fixtures, occupant sensors.
• Consider reusing stormwater and graywater for non-potable uses.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. Energy Policy Act 1992 (different from the EPA)

Extra Credit:

• For both WE3.1 & WE3.2: 40% (instead of 20% or 30%) reduction of water usage

OR

• Process and non-regulated water use savings is at least 10%

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Composting Toilet Reviews
2. Terry Love’s Consumer Toilet Reports
3. Water Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Facilities
4. Water Measurement Manual: A Water Resources Technical Publication
5. Water Wiser: The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse

Other Water Efficiency Credits

• WE 1.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping – Reduce by 50%
• WE 1.2 – Water Efficient Landscaping – No Potable Use or No Irrigation
• WE 2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies
• WE 3.1 – Water Use Reduction – 20% Reduction
• WE 3.2 – Water Use Reduction – 30% Reduction

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Water Use Reduction – 20%

Intention:

1. Maximize water efficiency
2. Reduce burden on municipal water supply
3. Reduce burden on wastewater system

Implementation:

1. Method: Use special fixtures and sensor/metering controls.
   • ( fixture/flowrate in Gallons Per Minute [GPM] )
   • Shower/2.5 (lowflow/1.8)
   • Lavatory/2.5 (lowflow/1.8) (ultra lowflow/0.5)
   • Kitchen Sink/2.5 (lowflow/1.8)
   • Faucets/2.5
   • Aerator/2.5
   • Water Closet/1.6 (lowflow/1.1)
   • Dual Flush Water Closet/1.6 (lowflow/0.8)
   • Composting Toilet/0.0
   • Urinal/1 (lowflow/0.5)
   • Non-Water Urinal/0.0

• For calculations, consider:
  • DO NOT include irrigation water
  • Only applicable for the following fixtures:
  • • water closets
    • urinals
    • lavatory faucets
    • showers
    • kitchen sinks
  • Daily Residential Usages:
    • 1 person 5 uses per day of flush and flow fixtures
• Also use high-efficiency fixtures above, dry fixtures, occupant sensors.
• Consider reusing stormwater and graywater for non-potable uses.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. Energy Policy Act 1992 (different from the EPA)

Extra Credit:

• For both WE3.1 & WE3.2: 40% (instead of 20% or 30%) reduction of water usage

OR

• Process and non-regulated water use savings is at least 10%

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Composting Toilet Reviews
2. Terry Love’s Consumer Toilet Reports
3. Water Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Facilities
4. Water Measurement Manual: A Water Resources Technical Publication
5. Water Wiser: The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse

Other Water Efficiency Credits

• WE 1.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping – Reduce by 50%
• WE 1.2 – Water Efficient Landscaping – No Potable Use or No Irrigation
• WE 2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies
• WE 3.1 – Water Use Reduction – 20% Reduction
• WE 3.2 – Water Use Reduction – 30% Reduction

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1. Reduce wastewater generation
2. Reduce potable water demand
3. Increase the recharge of local aquifers

Implementation:

• Treatment system cycle: transport –> store –> treat –> dispose

1. Option 1: Reduce potable water use by 50%
   • use water conserving fixtures
   • reuse non-potable water for flushing
   • reuse on-site treated water
2. Option 2: Treat and reuse 50% of wastewater on-site (to tertiary standards)
   • treated water must be treated by:
     1. biological systems
     2. constructed wetlands
     3. high efficiency filtration system

• For calculations, consider:
  • Occupants: students, customers, visitors, FTE
  • Male to Female water usage ratio: 1 to 1
    1. male:
       • water closet = 1
       • urinal = 2
    2. female:
       • water closet = 3
    • use per day

1. usage rate
2. occupancy
3. number of workdays

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• Reduce (option 1) or Treat (option 2) 100% (instead of 50%) of potable or wastewater, respectively

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and Wildlife Habitat: 17 Case Studies

Other Water Efficiency Credits

• WE 1.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping – Reduce by 50%
• WE 1.2 – Water Efficient Landscaping – No Potable Use or No Irrigation
• WE 2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies
• WE 3.1 – Water Use Reduction – 20% Reduction
• WE 3.2 – Water Use Reduction – 30% Reduction

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Intention:

1. Reduce heat islands
2. Minimize impact on microclimate and habitats

Implementation:

1. option 1:
   • 75% roof material should be:
     • SRI 78 for a slope less than 2:12 (low-sloped roof)
     • SRI 29 for a slope more than 2:12 (steep-sloped roof)
2. option 2:
   • Install a vegetated roof for at least 50% of the roof area
3. option3:
   • combination of options 1 & 2:
     • Calculation of (Area of SRI roof /0.75) + (Area of vegetated roof / 0.5) is greater than total roof area.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. ASTM

Extra Credit:

• 100% of project’s roof area (excluding mechanical equipment, photovoltaic panels, and skylights) is composed of green roof system

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. EPA ENERGY STAR Roofing Products

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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This credit also mentions the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI). It’s a way to measure a materials ability to reject solar heat. It ranged from 0 (black) to 100 (white). This is not to be confused with emissivity, which is the ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same temperature.

Non-roof

Intention:

1. Reduce heat islands
2. Minimize impact on microclimate and habitats

Implementation:

1. option 1:
   • provide shade to 50% of site area (within 5 years of occupancy)
   • provide open grid area (parking, roads, sidewalks) with paving material of SRI 29 or higher.
2. option 2:
   • provide 50% parking underground or under roof
     
   • provide paving material with SRI 29 or higher.

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. ASTM

Extra Credit:

• option 1: provide 100% (instead of 50%) of site shade for 5 year occupany
• option 2: provive 100% (instead of 50%) of parking underground or under roof

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Links from Reference Guide:

1. American Concrete Pavement Association
2. Heat Island Group
3. Heat Island Effect

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Intention:

1. A high open space to footprint ratio
2. Promote biodiversity

Implementation:

1. Case 1: there IS a local code for open space restriction
   • open space should exceed local code by 25%
2. Case 2: there is NO code (campuses or military bases)
   • open space is to be same size as building footprint
3. Case 3: there IS a local code, but ZERO open space requirement:
   • open space should be 20% of site area

• For all options:
  1. urban area projects that earn SS2
     • vegetated roof areas can count toward credit compliance
     • pedestrian oriented hardscape areas can count toward credit compliance (min. 25% open space must be vegetated)
     • Wetlands or naturally design ponds count if side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical:horizontal) or less and are vegetated

Codes or Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• case 1: open space to exceed local codes by 50% (instead of 25%)
• case 2: open space to double building footprint (instead of match)
• case 3: open space to be 40% of site area (instead of 20%)

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Soil and Water Conservation Society
2. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Intention:

1. Conserve existing natural areas
2. Restore damaged areas
3. Provide habitat space
4. Promote biodiversity

Implementation:

• greenfield sites : protect by limiting site disturbance beyond:

1. 40 ft. of building perimeter
2. 25 ft. of constructed areas
3. 15 ft. of roadways
4. 10 ft. of walkways
5. 15 ft. of main utility trenches & 10ft. for utilities less than 12in. diamater

• previously developed sites :

1. keep 50% of site green (using native species)
2. exclude building footprint in calculation

• zero-lot-line:
  

1. projects earning SS2 (60,000 sq.ft. min/acre) and using vegetated roofs may apply vegetated roof surface for this calculation
2. 20% of site area to be green
3. include building footprint in calculation

Codes or Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• previously developed sites : keep 75% (instead of 50%) site as green /vegetated with native species.

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Links from Reference Guide:

1. American Society of Landscape Architects
2. Ecological Restoration
3. Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center
4. Plant Native
5. Society for Ecological Restoration International
6. Soil and Water Conservation Society

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Intention:

1. Reduce Pollution from auto use
2. Reduce land development from auto use

Implementation:

• Option 1 (non-residential):

1. do not exceed local parking requirements in proposed parking scheme
2. provide carpool parking (for 0.05 total parking spaces)

• Option 2 (non-residential):

1. for projects that provide parking for less than 5% of FTE building occupants: provide carpool parking (for 0.05 total parking spaces)

• Option 3 (residential):

1. do not exceed local codes
2. shared vehicle program

• Option 4 (all):

1. provide no new parking
   

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• One SS4 extra credit point allowed by creating a ‘comprehensive transportation management plan.

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Advanced Transportation Technology Institute

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) building occupants based on a standard 8-hour occupancy period. An 8-hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0, while a part-time occupant has an FTE value based on their hours per day divided by 8.

FTE Occupants = Occupant Hours / 8

This calculation must be consistent for all LEED for New Construction credits.

Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms

Intention:

1. Reduce Pollution from auto use
2. Reduce land development from auto use

Implementation:

• Case 1:

1. provide bike rack (based on 0.05 FTE measured at PEAK periods) within 200 yards AND
2. provide changing room and shower (based on 0.005 FTE) within 200 yards

• Case 2 (residential):

1. provide bike rack for 15% of residents

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• One SS4 extra credit point allowed by creating a ‘comprehensive transportation management plan.

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Advanced Transportation Technology Institute

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel EfficientVehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Intention:

1. Reduce Pollution from auto use
2. Reduce land development from auto use

Implementation:

• Option 1:

1. provide low emission cars (yes, provide cars to people), with preferred parking (0.03 FTE)

• Option 2:

1. provide preferred parking for low emission cars (0.05 total parking spaces)

• Option 3:

1. prodive charging station and refuel stations for low emission cars (0.03 total parking spaces)

• low emission car = ZEV (zero emisson vehicle) = minimum energy star of 40.
• preferred parking EXCLUDES handicap spaces

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• One SS4 extra credit point allowed by creating a ‘comprehensive transportation management plan.

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
2. California Certified Vehicles List
3. Electric Auto Association
4. Electric Drive Transportation Association
5. Fuel Economy Web Site
6. Union of Concerned Scientists Clean Vehicle Program

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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Public Transportation Access

Intention:

1. Reduce Pollution from auto use
2. Reduce land development from auto use

Implementation:

• Case 1:

1. locate project within 1/2 mi. from existing or future planned (and funded) train or subway station

• Case 2:

1. locate project within 1/4 mi. from two public or campus bus lines

Codes/Standards Applied:

1. none

Extra Credit:

• One SS4 extra credit point allowed by creating a ‘comprehensive transportation management plan’ showing a quantifiable reduction in auto use OR
• One SS4 extra credit point Double the above options (1/2mi. of TWO train/rail/subway station or 1/4mi.from FOUR public or campus bus lines) AND 200 transit rides available each day at these stops.

Submittal Phase:

• design

Links from Reference Guide:

1. Office of Transportation and Air Quality
2. Advanced Transportation Technology Institute

Other Sustainable Sites Credits

• SS P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
• SS 1 – Site Selection
• SS 2 – Development Density & Community Connectivity
• SS 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• SS 4.1 – Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access
• SS 4.2 – Alternative Transportation -Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
• SS 4.3 – Alternative Transportation – Low Emission & Fuel EfficientVehicles
• SS 4.4 – Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity
• SS 5.1 – Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
• SS 5.2 – Site Development – Maximize Open Space
• SS 6.1 – Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
• SS 6.2 – Stormwater Design – Quality Control
• SS 7.1 – Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof
• SS 7.2 – Heat Island Effect – Roof
• SS 8 – Light Pollution Reduction

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