There are two phases where a project team can submit documentation for LEED certification: they are named the design phase and construction phase . Here is a quote straight from the USGBC on why: "Project teams will have the option to submit documentation in two separate phases: first for the design phase, and then the […]
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Energy and Atmosphere 6 – Green Power
Intent: 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): Solar Photo-voltaic Wind Geothermal heating and electric Biomass Bio-gas Low-Impact Hydro Electric determine BASELINE electricity use from: consumption based on EA1 – Optimize Energy Performance […]
Energy and Atmosphere 3 – Enhanced Commissioning
Intent: To begin commissioning process early during design process Execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed Implementation: In addition to prerequisite commissioning (EAp1): designate CxA (commissioning authority) to lead/review/oversee completion of all commissioning process activities CxA must REVIEW OPR (Owner’s Project’s Requirements), BOD (Basis of Design), and Design Documents prior to 50% CD. […]
Energy and Atmosphere P3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management (prerequisite)
Intent: Reduce ozone depletion. Implementation: New Building: Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems Existing Building: Consider replacement or “phase-out” program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFCs. CFC production stopped in 1995 and was phased out 5 years after that. Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems have to be […]
Energy and Atmosphere P2 – Minimum Energy Performance (prerequisite)
Intent: Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for building system. Implementation: option 1: Building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-2004 Sections 5 – 10 Comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE, 90.1-2004 option 2: comply with local codes or DOE (Department of Energy), instead of ASHRAE mandatory: provide occupancy controls for: class […]
Energy and Atmosphere P1 – Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems (prerequisite)
Intent: Verify that building’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated, and perform accord to BOD (Basis of Design), OPR (Owner’s Project Requirements), and Construction Documents. Implementation: (UPDATED!) Designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to lead, review, and oversee completion of commissioning process Must be experienced for two similar projects independent person for projects less that 50,000 […]
Materials and Resources 7 – Certified Wood
Intent: Encourage forest management program. Implementation: 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. Based on Cost of FSC wood products compared to total wood material cost. Exclude MEP and elevator equipment […]
Materials and Resources 6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials
Intent: Reduce use of “long cycle” and finite raw materials. Implementation: 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: bamboo flooring wool cotton insulation cork flooring linoleum flooring wheat board cabinets straw board agrifiber […]
Materials and Resources 5.2 – Regional Materials – 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
20% Extracted, Processed & Manufacturer Regionally Intent: 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: Use materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site Minimum 20% (based on cost) of […]
Materials and Resources 5.1 – Regional Materials – 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally
10% Extracted, Processed & Manufacturer Regionally Intent: 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: Use materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered or manufactured within 500 miles of the site Minimum 10% (based on cost) of […]
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