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7/28/2019 GBES LEED Green Associate Study Guide TOC

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2009 Green Building Education Services

Contents

Green Building Basi cs .......................................................................................................................................1Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................2Impacts of Buildings and Cons truct ion ...........................................................................................................2Defin ing Green Building ....................................................................................................................................3

Whole Building Design ...................................................................................................................................................... 3Ongoing Operations & Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 8The Triple Bottom Line...................................................................................................................................................... 9Costs............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Key Terms ........................................................................................................................................................ 13References ....................................................................................................................................................... 14LEED & the LEED Process ............................................................................................................................. 16Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 17USGBC ............................................................................................................................................................. 17LEED ................................................................................................................................................................. 19LEED Certi fi cation Benef its ........................................................................................................................... 20LEED Rating Systems ..................................................................................................................................... 21LEED Green Building Categories .................................................................................................................. 23How to Achieve LEED Certi fication ............................................................................................................... 24LEED Naming Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 26Rating System Structure ................................................................................................................................ 27Minimum Program Requi rements ................................................................................................................. 30GBCI ................................................................................................................................................................. 31LEED Process (Non-Homes) .......................................................................................................................... 31

Planning - LEED Charrette ............................................................................................................................................. 31Project Registration ........................................................................................................................................................ 32Documentation ................................................................................................................................................................ 34LEED Online ................................................................................................................................................................... 34Project Review ................................................................................................................................................................ 35Certification ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37

LEED Process (Homes) .................................................................................................................................. 37Contact a LEED for Homes Provider .............................................................................................................................. 38Identify a Project Team ................................................................................................................................................... 38Build the Home ............................................................................................................................................................... 38Certify the Project ........................................................................................................................................................... 38Market and Sell the Home .............................................................................................................................................. 38

Project Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 39Reference Guides ........................................................................................................................................................... 39Case Studies .................................................................................................................................................................. 39USGBC Reports and Research ...................................................................................................................................... 40Customer Support ........................................................................................................................................................... 40LEED Online ................................................................................................................................................................... 40LEED Credit Checklist .................................................................................................................................................... 40Credit Templates and Calculators ................................................................................................................................... 41Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIR) .................................................................................................................................. 42

LEED v3 ............................................................................................................................................................ 44Credit Weighting ............................................................................................................................................................. 44Harmonization ................................................................................................................................................................. 44Regionalization ............................................................................................................................................................... 44

Case Studies & Examples .............................................................................................................................. 44Case Study: Dockside Green ......................................................................................................................... 45Key Terms ........................................................................................................................................................ 47Sustainable Sites ............................................................................................................................................ 48Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 49Site Select ion ................................................................................................................................................... 49

Choose an Optimal Site .................................................................................................................................................. 49Redevelop Brownfield Sites ............................................................................................................................................ 50


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Develop on Previously Developed Land ......................................................................................................................... 51Develop or Select Space in Dense / Connected Areas ................................................................................................... 51Choose a LEED Certified Building .................................................................................................................................. 52

Site Planning & Land Use ............................................................................................................................... 53Reduce Construction Pollution ........................................................................................................................................ 53Protect Existing Sites ...................................................................................................................................................... 54Restore Damaged Areas ................................................................................................................................................ 54

Reduce Automobile Use ................................................................................................................................. 55Compressed Work Week ................................................................................................................................................ 55Telecommuting ............................................................................................................................................................... 56Reward Carpooling/Modifying Parking Fees ................................................................................................................... 56Locate Near Mass Transit/Provide Access ..................................................................................................................... 56Bike Racks/Shower Facilities .......................................................................................................................................... 57Alternative Fuel Vehicles ................................................................................................................................................ 57Car Share Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 57Minimize Parking Lots ..................................................................................................................................................... 58

Restore Natural Areas/Stewardship .............................................................................................................. 58Reduce Stormwater Runoff ............................................................................................................................................. 58

Reducing Heat Islands .................................................................................................................................... 60Building/Infrastructure Size ............................................................................................................................................. 62Undercover / Underground Parking ................................................................................................................................ 63Green Roofs ................................................................................................................................................................... 64Shading ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64Cool Roofs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64Cool Pavements ............................................................................................................................................................. 66Open-grid Pavement ....................................................................................................................................................... 66

Elim inating Light Pollut ion............................................................................................................................. 66Lighting Design ............................................................................................................................................................... 67Computer Models ........................................................................................................................................................... 67Lighting Controls ............................................................................................................................................................. 68Light Fixtures and Placement ......................................................................................................................................... 68

Management Decis ions .................................................................................................................................. 69Building Exterior Management ........................................................................................................................................ 69Snow and Ice Removal ................................................................................................................................................... 69Landscaping ................................................................................................................................................................... 69Integrated Pest Management .......................................................................................................................................... 70

Case Study: Emory University Whitehead Biomedical ............................................................................... 70 Case Study: Dockside Green ......................................................................................................................... 71Site Selection .................................................................................................................................................................. 71Site Restoration .............................................................................................................................................................. 71Light Pollution Reduction ................................................................................................................................................ 71Alternative Transportation ............................................................................................................................................... 71

Key Words........................................................................................................................................................ 73References ....................................................................................................................................................... 75Water Eff ic iency .............................................................................................................................................. 76Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 77

New in LEED 2009 ......................................................................................................................................................... 77Outdoor Strategies .......................................................................................................................................... 78

Landscape Design .......................................................................................................................................................... 78Irrigation Practices .......................................................................................................................................................... 79Landscape Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 81Use Stormwater and/or Graywater ................................................................................................................................. 81

Indoor Strategies ............................................................................................................................................. 83Dual-flush Toilets ............................................................................................................................................................ 84High-Efficiency Toilets .................................................................................................................................................... 84Waterless Urinals ............................................................................................................................................................ 85Composting Toilet Systems ............................................................................................................................................ 86Low-flow Showerheads and Faucets .............................................................................................................................. 87Faucets with Low-flow Aerators and/or Motion Sensors ................................................................................................. 87Install Water Meters ........................................................................................................................................................ 88Use Stormwater and/or Graywater ................................................................................................................................. 88


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Wastewater Treatment & Reuse ..................................................................................................................................... 89Proc ess Water Strategies ............................................................................................................................... 90

Cooling Towers ............................................................................................................................................................... 90Case Study: Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park ........................................................................... 90

Strategies Used .............................................................................................................................................................. 91Case Study: Dockside Green ......................................................................................................................... 92Key Terms ........................................................................................................................................................ 94References ....................................................................................................................................................... 95Energy & Atmosphere .................................................................................................................................... 97Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 98Goal Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 98Reduce Energy Use ........................................................................................................................................ 99

Energy Audit ................................................................................................................................................................... 99Building Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................... 100Site Location ................................................................................................................................................................. 100Building Envelope ......................................................................................................................................................... 100

Lighting Design ............................................................................................................................................. 102Light Bulb Choice .......................................................................................................................................................... 102Lighting Controls ........................................................................................................................................................... 104

Water Use ....................................................................................................................................................... 105Tankless Water Heaters ............................................................................................................................................... 105

Heating & Cooling ......................................................................................................................................... 105Design ........................................................................................................................................................................... 106ASHRAE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 106Example: Herman Miller MarketPlace ........................................................................................................................... 106Air Filters ....................................................................................................................................................................... 107Natural Ventilation ........................................................................................................................................................ 107Underfloor Air Distribution ............................................................................................................................................. 108Appliances .................................................................................................................................................................... 109Building Automation System ......................................................................................................................................... 110

Use Renewable Energy ................................................................................................................................. 110Solar Power .................................................................................................................................................................. 110Geothermal Heat Pumps .............................................................................................................................................. 113Example: Whitmore Lake High School.......................................................................................................................... 115Off-Site Renewable Energy .......................................................................................................................................... 116Common Types of Off-Site Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................ 118

Goal Reaching ............................................................................................................................................... 119Goal Verif ication ............................................................................................................................................ 120

Commissioning Activities .............................................................................................................................................. 121Goal Measurement, Monitoring, and Improvement ................................................................................... 121 Ozone Deplet ion ............................................................................................................................................ 122

CFCs............................................................................................................................................................................. 123Montreal Protocol .......................................................................................................................................................... 123Phase-out Plans ........................................................................................................................................................... 123Refrigeration Design ..................................................................................................................................................... 124

Case Study: Qualcomm ................................................................................................................................ 124Case Study: Symantec ................................................................................................................................. 125Case Study: Dockside Green ....................................................................................................................... 125

Energy Performance Designed to Save ........................................................................................................................ 125Energy Efficient Appliances .......................................................................................................................................... 125

Energy Efficient Lighting ............................................................................................................................................... 126Metering ........................................................................................................................................................................ 126Measurement and Verification ...................................................................................................................................... 126Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................................. 126BioMass Heat Generation ............................................................................................................................................. 126Greenhouse Gas Neutral .............................................................................................................................................. 127Renewable Energy ....................................................................................................................................................... 127

Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................................... 128Materials & Resources .................................................................................................................................. 130Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 131


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Reducing Waste ............................................................................................................................................ 131Construction Waste Management ................................................................................................................................. 131Reduce, Reuse, Recycle .............................................................................................................................................. 133Source Reduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 133Use Less Material ......................................................................................................................................................... 133Reuse Buildings ......................................................................................................................................................... 134Reuse Salvaged Materials ......................................................................................................................................... 135Recycling ...................................................................................................................................................................... 136Maintain Occupancy Rates ........................................................................................................................................... 136

Sustainable Materi als ................................................................................................................................... 137Regional Materials ........................................................................................................................................................ 138Rapidly renewable materials ......................................................................................................................................... 139Example: Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility .................................................................................................... 140Certified Wood .............................................................................................................................................................. 140Recycled Materials ....................................................................................................................................................... 141Durable Goods .............................................................................................................................................................. 143

Sustainable Purchasing ............................................................................................................................... 143Low Elemental Mercury Light Bulbs .............................................................................................................................. 143Certified Products ......................................................................................................................................................... 144

Case Study: Dockside Green ....................................................................................................................... 145Use of Local Products (Regional Materials) .................................................................................................................. 145Sustainable Materials.................................................................................................................................................... 145

Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................................... 147References ..................................................................................................................................................... 149Indoor Environmental Quali ty ...................................................................................................................... 151Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 152

Costs............................................................................................................................................................................. 152Improve Indoor Air Quali ty ........................................................................................................................... 153Source Cont rol .............................................................................................................................................. 154

Protecting the Site During Construction ........................................................................................................................ 154Secondhand Smoke ..................................................................................................................................................... 156CO2 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................................. 156Material Off-gassing ...................................................................................................................................................... 156Radon ........................................................................................................................................................................... 158Green Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 158

Improve Venti lat ion ....................................................................................................................................... 160Minimum Air Quality ...................................................................................................................................................... 161Increase Ventilation ...................................................................................................................................................... 161Air Filters ....................................................................................................................................................................... 162

Increase Occupant Comf ort ......................................................................................................................... 162Daylighting ..................................................................................................................................................... 163

Daylighting Benefits ...................................................................................................................................................... 163Daylighting Areas .......................................................................................................................................................... 164Daylighting Issues ......................................................................................................................................................... 165Daylighting Controls ...................................................................................................................................................... 165Skylights ....................................................................................................................................................................... 165Light Shelves ................................................................................................................................................................ 166Sun Tubes .................................................................................................................................................................... 166

Views .............................................................................................................................................................. 167Occupant Cont rol .......................................................................................................................................... 167

Temperature Control ..................................................................................................................................................... 167Lighting Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 169

Acoust ics ....................................................................................................................................................... 169Case Study: San Mateo County Sheriff's Forensic Lab ............................................................................ 170 Case Study: Hearst Tower ............................................................................................................................ 171Case Study: Dockside Green ....................................................................................................................... 172

Fresh Air Ventilation...................................................................................................................................................... 172Low VOC Products/ No Formaldehyde ......................................................................................................................... 172Green Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 172

Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................................... 173


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References ..................................................................................................................................................... 175Innovation in Design (ID) .............................................................................................................................. 177Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 178Exemplary Perfo rmance ............................................................................................................................... 178

Example #1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 178Example #2 ................................................................................................................................................................... 178

Innovative Perfo rmance ............................................................................................................................... 179Examples ...................................................................................................................................................................... 179

Rating System Speci fi c Objecti ves ............................................................................................................. 180Operation and Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 180LEED for Schools ......................................................................................................................................................... 181The Remaining Rating Systems ................................................................................................................................... 181

LEED AP on Staff .......................................................................................................................................... 181What is a LEED AP (Accredited Professional)? ............................................................................................................ 181

Review & Acceptance ................................................................................................................................... 181ID Point Limits ............................................................................................................................................................... 182

Case Study: Dockside Green ....................................................................................................................... 182Key Terms ...................................................................................................................................................... 183Regional Prio ri ty ........................................................................................................................................... 184Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 185

Intent ............................................................................................................................................................................. 185Example.......................................................................................................................................................... 185Restr ic tions ................................................................................................................................................... 186References ..................................................................................................................................................... 187Synergies ....................................................................................................................................................... 188The Whole-Bu ilding Approach and LEED Credit Synergies .................................................................. 189

Whole-Building Design Process .................................................................................................................................... 189Credit Categories .......................................................................................................................................................... 189Common Synergies ...................................................................................................................................................... 189

Synergies wi th in Sustainable Sites ............................................................................................................. 190Site Reuse/Habitat Protection ....................................................................................................................................... 190Redevelopment/Government Incentives/Community Benefits ...................................................................................... 190Site Selection/Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 190Building Footprint/Habitat Protection ............................................................................................................................ 191Site Selection/Building Footprint and Stormwater Runoff/Treatment ............................................................................ 191Heat Island Effect/Stormwater Management ................................................................................................................ 191Building Reuse .............................................................................................................................................................. 191Sustainable Site Synergies with Water Efficiency ......................................................................................................... 191Sustainable Sites Synergies with Energy & Atmosphere .............................................................................................. 192Sustainable Sites and Materials & Resources .............................................................................................................. 192Sustainable Sites and Indoor Environmental Quality .................................................................................................... 193

Synergies w ithin Water Eff ic ienc y .............................................................................................................. 193Reduce Potable Water Demand/On-Site Water Treatment/Stormwater Reduction ...................................................... 194Increased Efficiency/Reduced Demand ........................................................................................................................ 194Water Efficiency and Energy & Atmosphere ................................................................................................................. 194Water Efficiency and Materials & Resources ................................................................................................................ 194

Synergies w ithin Energy & Atmosphere ..................................................................................................... 195On-Site Green EnergyLowering Energy Demand ..................................................................................................... 195Measuring PerformanceLowering Energy Demand ................................................................................................... 195Purchasing Green Energy/Reducing the Demand for Conventional Energy ................................................................. 195

Energy & Atmosphere and Materials & Resources ....................................................................................................... 196Energy & Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality ............................................................................................. 196

Synergies w ithin Materials & Resources .................................................................................................... 196Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality ............................................................................................ 197

Synergies within Indoor Environmental Quality ........................................................................................ 197Occupant Comfort and Thermal & Lighting Control ...................................................................................................... 197Reduce Contaminants/Quality IEQ ............................................................................................................................... 198

Credi t Conf licts ............................................................................................................................................. 198Increased Ventilation vs. Energy Use ........................................................................................................................... 198Daylighting vs. Glare and Heat ..................................................................................................................................... 198


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Renewable/Recycled vs. Transportation ....................................................................................................................... 199City Revenues vs. Environmental Savings ................................................................................................................... 199The What Ifs ............................................................................................................................................................... 199

Prioritize ......................................................................................................................................................... 200Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ 200Case Study: SYSCO Corporate Home Office ............................................................................................. 200

Review .......................................................................................................................................................................... 202LEED Green Associate Exam ...................................................................................................................... 204Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 205GBCI Handbook ............................................................................................................................................. 205Who Can Take the Exam? ............................................................................................................................ 205How Do I Regis ter? ....................................................................................................................................... 206

Schedule Ahead ........................................................................................................................................................... 206Where Do I Take the Exam? ......................................................................................................................... 206How Much Does the Exam Cost? ................................................................................................................ 206Testi ng Center Rules .................................................................................................................................... 206

Proper ID is required ..................................................................................................................................................... 206Nothing in your pockets ................................................................................................................................................ 207No, no, no ..................................................................................................................................................................... 207Scrap paper .................................................................................................................................................................. 207Leaving the room .......................................................................................................................................................... 207

About the Exam ............................................................................................................................................. 207Partial Credit ................................................................................................................................................................. 208Are all exams the same? .............................................................................................................................................. 208

Study Materials .............................................................................................................................................. 208How Do I Know When Im Ready? ............................................................................................................... 209

How Long Should I Study For? ..................................................................................................................................... 210Test Day ......................................................................................................................................................... 210

Arrive early .................................................................................................................................................................... 210Before the Exam ........................................................................................................................................................... 210During the Exam ........................................................................................................................................................... 211After the Exam .............................................................................................................................................................. 211

Exam Objectives ........................................................................................................................................... 212I. Synergistic Oppor tun iti es and the LEED Appl icat ion Process ............................................................. 213II. Project Site Facto rs .................................................................................................................................. 216III. Water Management .................................................................................................................................. 217IV. Project Systems and Energy Impacts ................................................................................................... 217V. Acquisit ion , Ins tallation, and Management of Project Materials ......................................................... 218VI. Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation................................................................................................. 218VII. Project Surroundings and Publ ic Outreach ......................................................................................... 219Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 220

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