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LEED

LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their

buildings’ performance.

BACKGROUND

Test

Average Savings of Green Buildings

ENERGYSAVINGS

30%

CARBONSAVINGS

35%

WATERUSE

SAVINGS30-50%

WASTECOST

SAVINGS50-90%

LEED PURPOSES

Define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement

Promote integrated, whole-building design practices

Recognize environmental leadership in the building industry

Stimulate green competition

Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits

Transform the building market

LEED RATING SYSTEM

Sustainable sites

Water efficiency

Energy and atmosphere

Materials and resources

Indoor environmental quality

Innovation and design process

LEED PROJECT TYPES

LEED for New Construction: New construction and major renovations (the most commonly applied-for LEED certification)

LEED for Existing Buildings: Existing buildings seeking LEED certification

LEED for Commercial Interiors: Commercial interior fitouts by tenants

LEED for Core and Shell: Core-and-shell projects (total building minus tenant fitouts)

LEED for Homes: Homes

LEED for Neighborhood Development: Neighborhood development

LEED for Schools: Recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools

LEED for Retail: Consists of two rating systems. One is based on New Construction and Major Renovations version 2.2. The other track is based on LEED for Commercial

Interiors version 2.0.

CRITICS ON LEED

EED rating system is sensitive to local environmental conditions, its checklist system does not vary by the local

environmental conditions enough

Certification cost goes higher every year

Bureaucracy, Time Cost & Point Debating

7th World Trade CenterArchitect: David Childs (SOM) - LEED: GOLD

7th World Trade CenterArchitect: David Childs (SOM) - LEED: GOLD

30% recycled steel

Rainwater cycle: Irrigation & Cool

LED Lights + vast natural lighting

Meter / tenant

Heating steam = generator

Recycled material for insulation & interior

Bank of America Tower, NYArchitect: COOK+FOX - LEED: PLATINUM

Mixture concrete: 55% cement and 45% slag

Reduce Thermal Loss

CO2 Sensor

Ice Cooling System

Cogeneration Power Plant

Water Sensitive Design

Air Filter

RESIDENTIAL

Up to 3 Stories Market Rate & Affordable

Strip to Studs

on One Side

Single Family Multi-Family Gut Rehab

Up to 3 Stories Market Rate & Affordable

Strip to Studs

on One Side

Custom Production Affordable

ENERGY STAR Labeled Home

Durability Plan

Waste Management Plan

Site Protections

Owner’s Manual

Health and Safety Measures

Combustion Venting

Controlled Ventilation

Regional Applicability

Climate Zones

Radon Risk Zones

Termite Risk Areas

Durability

Plan

Inspection

Home Size

Location and Linkages LEED for Neighborhood

Developments

Landscaping and Irrigation

`Anticipated Effort for VerificationType of Verification Activity No. of Hours Required

ENERGY STAR

LEED Homes

Typical

w/ MR 4.2 Sampling

Preliminary Rating 4 8 8 0.2

Intermediate Inspections 4 4 1

Final Review 6 12

12 2

Travel Time 0.51.

0 2.0 0.4

Total Hours

w/ Preliminary Rating 10.5 25 34 4

w/o Preliminary Rating 6.5 17 26 4

How Much Does a LEED Home Cost?

Comparison Criteria

Code Home LEED Home

Difference

($.Month) ($/Day)

Sticker Price $ 300,000 $ 308,500

Mortgage Payment $1,890 $ 1,945 + $ 55 + $ 1.80

Energy Bill $150 105 - $ 45 -$1.50

Water Bill $ 30 $ 20 - $ 10 - $ 0.30

Net Cost of Ownership

$ 2,070 $ 2,070 - $ 0 - $ 0

Ferrier Custom HomesWeatherford, TX

LEED for Homes Pilot ProgramCertified on: January 20, 2007

LEED® Facts

Platinum 90Locations & Linkages 5

Sustainable Sites 14

Water Efficiency 10

Energy & Atmosphere 26

Materials & Resources 15

Indoor Environmental

Quality 19

Innovation & Design 0

Awareness & Education 1

Bazzani AssociatesGrand Rapids, MI

LEED for Homes Pilot ProgramCertified on: February 7, 2007

LEED® Facts

Certified 40Locations & Linkages 9

Sustainable Sites 3

Water Efficiency 6




Quality 7



Commonwealth Property FundCambridge, MA

LEED for Homes Pilot ProgramCertified on: August 15, 2006

LEED® Facts

Certified 35Locations & Linkages 8

Sustainable Sites 5

Water Efficiency 3




Quality 4



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