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April 5-May 17, 2011 Each Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm

Pulaski Tech BIC3303 E Roosevelt Road

Registrar: Linda K. SmithExecutive Director, USGBC Arkansas Chapter

usgbcar@yahoo.com 501-6801-573

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

Newest LEED Gold in Arkansas – UALR EIT, April, 2011

Sustainable SitesSession 2

April 12, 20116:30 – 8:00 pm

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Session 1 – Introduction to LEED Session 2 - Sites Session 3- Water Session 4 - Energy Session 5 - Materials Session 6- Stakeholders, Regional &

Innov. Session 7- Review, Case Study, Pretest

Course Outline

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Introductions

Jay Holstead Lance Wright

Sustainability Consultant

LEED AP BD&CGreen Advantage Practitioner

Landscape Architect

Vice Chair of USGBC Arkansas

Project Manager

LEED AP BD&CGreen Advantage PractitionerCertified Professional Constructor

Former USGBC AR Steering Committee

Emerging Professionals Chair

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Review of Last Week- LEED Rating Systems

What are the Sustainable Site LEED

Credits?

What are SS Prerequisites?

What is impact of site selection for other

LEED project credits?

Learning Objectives

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LEED Professional Credentials

LEED Project Certification

Benefits of Project Certification

Review of Session 1

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The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based standard to support successful green building design, construction and operations.

LEED Applies to Projects and Professionals.

What is LEED?

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  LEED Green

Associate

LEED AP+ Specialty

LEED Fellow

Logo    

Who Nontechnical- realtors, building

operators, government officials, sub contractors,

green material suppliers

Building Professionals,

working on LEED projects

10 years expertise and multiple LEED

project experience

How Obtain Apply, take GA exam

Apply, Take GA and AP+ specialty

exam

Nominated

Exam 100 Multiple Choice Questions, need 85% to pass

200 Multiple Choice Questions, score 170 to pass

LEED Accredited Professionals- 3 levels

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LEED Rating Systems

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Proof that the facility has achieved the project team’s environmental goals

Proof that the facility is performing as designed

State and local government incentives

Marketability

Lower operating costs and increased asset value.

Reduced waste sent to landfills.

Conserve energy and water.

A healthy environment for occupants.

Reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and

social responsibility.

Certification Benefits

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USGBC

◦ Sets LEED Rating Standards

◦ Membership

◦ Advocacy

◦ GreenBuild conference

◦ Offers Educational

materials

◦ LEED Buildings list

◦ LEED Professionals list

GBCI

◦ Registers Projects

◦ Certifies Projects

◦ Registers Professionals

◦ Certifies Professionals

through Exams

◦ Maintains CMP

USGBC and GBCI Roles

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LEED Credits

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Will review each prerequisite and credit

Will discuss options to reach the credits

Will discuss strategies to use

Will discuss examples in Arkansas

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Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required Credit 1 Site Selection 1 Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 6 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2 Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non roof 1 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1

LEED 2009 for NC: Sites 26 possible Points

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Sustainable Site Goals Select and develop the site wisely Reduce emissions associated with

transportation Plant sustainable landscapes Protect surrounding habitats Manage stormwater runoff Reduce heat island effect Eliminate light pollution

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SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

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Choose site that helps meet multiple LEED credits

Example: Clinton Library◦On Bus Route, On trolley route

◦Density

◦Brownfield

◦Natural habitat, plenty of green space

SS Credit 1: Site Selection

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LEED EBOM Platinum

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SS Credit 2: Development Density and Community Connectivity

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LEED CI Silver, Downtown Little Rock

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Example of 10 Community Services Density Documentation

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SS Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment

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Clinton Library and Heifer Intl

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Public Transportation Access

SS Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation

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Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms

SS Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation

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Low Emission and Fuel Efficient Vehicles

SS Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation

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Protect or Restore Habitat

SS Credit 5.1Site Development

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Maximize Open Space

SS Credit 5.2 Site Development

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Quantity Control

SS Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design

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Non Roof

SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect

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Heifer Parking, grid, overflow

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Roof

SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect

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Clinton Library Vegetative Roof

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SS Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction

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Winrock International LEED Gold

SS Credit 8 Light Pollution

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Why easier to earn LEED site credits in urban areas?

If this Pulaski Tech location was a potential LEED site, what credits might it earn?

Why is it hardest to earn LEED site credits in rural areas?

Questions for Discussion

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Brownfield Community

Connectivity Development Density Diversity of uses Floodplain Floor-Area Ratio Foot-candle Imperviousness Low Impact Develop

Native and Adaptable Plants

Prime Farmland Site Disturbance Solar Reflective Index Street Grid Density Transportation

Demand Management Vehicle Miles Traveled

(VMT)

Exam Review: Site Terms

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Build Small Minimize Hardscapes Minimize Water Usage Use Reflective Materials Develop sustainable management

plan- chemicals, fertilizer, cleaning, pest control

Exam Review: Strategies for Site Design and Management

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Locate near Mass Transit Limit Parking Encourage Carpooling Promote Alternative Fuel Vehicles Offer Incentives Support Alternative Transportation

Exam Review: Strategies for Transportation

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Minimize Impervious Areas Control Stormwater Harvest Rainwater

Exam Review: Strategies for Stormwater Management

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Questions?

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Session 3: Water Efficiency