LEED AP BD+C Exam v2

SS School Credit Joint Use of Facilities

1 point Option 1: Share On-site Facilities - share school spaces with the community School would need to make available 3 of the following: -Auditorium -Gym -Cafeteria -1 or more classrooms -Playing fields and stadiums -Joint parking Option 2: Share space with 3rd party - contract with organizations to share building space Provide at least 2 dedicated-use spaces: commercial office; health clinic; community service centers; police office; library or media center; parking lot; and one or more commercial businesses. Access to toilets after normal school hours is required. Option 3: Share off site facilities

SS Core and Shell Credit Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines

1 point Publish for tenants an illustrated document with the following content, as applicable: · a description of the sustainable design and construction features incorporated in the core and shell project and the project's sustainability goals and objectives, including those for tenant spaces; · recommendations, including examples, for sustainable strategies, products, materials, and services; and · information that enables a tenant to coordinate space design and construction with the building systems when pursuing the following LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction prerequisites and credits: ° WE Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction ° WE Credit: Indoor Water Use Reduction ° EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance ° EA Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management ° EA Credit: Optimize Energy Performance ° EA Credit: Advanced Energy Metering ° EA Credit: Renewable Energy Production ° EA Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management ° MR Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables ° EQ Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance ° EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control ° EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies ° EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials ° EQ Credit: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan ° EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment ° EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort TENANT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES SS 230 ° EQ Credit: Interior Lighting ° EQ Credit: Daylight ° EQ Credit: Quality Views ° EQ Credit: Acoustic Performance Provide the guidelines to all tenants before signing the lease. Guideline must cover the base building systems: -water use -optimizing energy performance -lighting power -lighting controls -HVAC -energy use and metering

MR Healthcare Credit Furniture and Medical Furnishings

1-2pts. Use at least 30% (1 point) or 40% (2 points), by cost, of all freestanding furniture and medical furnishings (e.g., mattresses, foams, panel fabrics, cubicle curtains, window coverings, other textiles) that meets the criteria in one of the following three options. OPTION 1. MINIMAL CHEMICAL CONTENT AND/OR OPTION 2. TESTING AND MODELING OF CHEMICAL CONTENT AND/OR OPTION 3. MULTI-ATTRIBUTE ASSESSMENT OF PRODUCTS

EQ Credit Low Emitting Materials

1-3 pts. OPTION 1. PRODUCT CATEGORY CALCULATIONS see pg 184 of binder or 656 of ref guide OPTION 2. BUDGET CALCULATION METHOD The budget method organizes the building interior into six assemblies: · flooring; · ceilings; · walls; · thermal and acoustic insulation; · furniture; and · Healthcare, Schools only: exterior applied products. ≥ 50% and < 70% - 1 pt ≥ 70% and < 90% - 2 ≥ 90% - 3 would be included in the threshold level of compliance for emissions and content standards for low-emitting materials in an office project: A. A waterproofing membrane applied to a building's exterior - Exterior-applied products only apply to Healthcare and School projects. B. Paint applied by the manufacturer to interior wood panels - Products that are not wet-applied on site are exempt. Option 1 for the credit includes interior paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, flooring, composite wood, ceilings, wall, thermal and acoustic insulation, and furniture as applicable to the project's scope of work. There are 7 categories. Points are awarded based on the number of compliant categories of products.

LT Credit Access to Quality Transit

1-5 pts Locate any functional entry of the project within 1/4 mi walking distance of bus stop or within a 1/2 mi of rail Only trips from one stop of the rail and bus station may be counted and only in one direction. Bus min daily service: weekday: 72-360 weekend: 40-216 Rail min daily service: weekday: 24-60 weekend: 6-12 School: Option 1: Transit Served location -no weekend trip requirements -walking distance (1/4 mile between functional entry and bus stop) and min trip numbers (72 = 1 pnt, 144 = 2 pints, 360 = 4 pnts) are same as base credit, points are different Option 2: Pedestrian Access -attendance boundary such that specified percentages of students live within no more than 3/4 mi. (8th grade and below) or 1.5 mi. for 9th grade and up. -50% of students in walking distance = 1 point -60% = 2 points -70% = 3 points -need to delineate a walkshed boundary using mapping software (GIS or CAD)The walkshed boundary varies based on the age or grade level of the school. Points are earned based on the percentage of students in the boundary. If at least 50% of the student population is within walking distance (1.5 miles) the project can earn the credit. Healthcare: -requires weekend trips but offer limited points, only 1 or 2 based on first 2 thresholds of daily rides A site that has multiple transit types which do not provide more than 60% of the trips can earn the project more points.

Minimum program requirements

1. Permanent location on existing land 2. Reasonable Site Boundary: gross floor area of the project building should be no less than 2% of the gross land area 3. Project Size Requirements: min of 1,000 sq ft

EA Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

1st the owner creates OPR for systems to be commissioned: •HVAC •Electric systems •Plumbing systems •Renewable •Building envelope •Optional: life safety systems, communications and data systems, fire protection, and process equipment Engineers ensure the OPR is met as they develop the BOD. CxA joins here to begin drawing reviews, must be engaged by end of design development phase. For the prerequisite, the commissioning authority may use sampling strategies for functional testing. Standards: ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007, NIBS 3-2012 Fundamental Commissioning requirements: Review the OPR, BOD, and project design. Develop and implement a Cx plan. Confirm incorporation of Cx requirements into the construction documents. Develop construction checklists. Develop a system test procedure. Verify system test execution. Maintain an issues and benefits log throughout the Cx process. Prepare a final Cx process report. Document all findings and recommendations and report directly to the owner throughout the process. Documents developed: •Cx report •O&M plan •CFR •OPR •BOD- The BOD should be created in the schematic design phase. Only the CxA can: Develop an on-going commissioning plan, Review contractor submittals applicable to the heated swimming pool At a minimum, certain specific systems must be commissioned for fundamental commissioning. These systems include: - Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and HVAC - Lighting & daylighting controls - Domestic hot water systems - Renewable energy systems (wind, solar, etc.) The OPR must include the building envelope, but it doesn't have to be commissioned.

EQ Credit Acoustic Performance

4 performance areas: •HVAC background noise •Sound transmission •reverberation time •sound reinforcement and masking: for large conference rooms (50+) - exterior windows have an sound transmission class (STC) of 35 If AV playback capabilities are needed, the sound reinforcement systems must meet the following criteria: ·· Achieve a speech transmission index (STI) of at least 0.60 or common intelligibility scale (CIS) rating of at least 0.77 at representative points within the area of coverage to provide acceptable intelligibility. ·· Have a minimum sound level of 70 dBA. ·· Maintain sound-level coverage within +/-3 dB at the 2000 Hz octave band throughout the space. For reverberation calculations include all finish materials in the room and their surface areas. To measure HVAC background noise measure the sound pressure levels. For projects that use masking systems, the design levels must not exceed 48 dBA. Ensure that loudspeaker coverage provides uniformity of +/-2 dBA and that speech spectra are effectively masked. Reverberation time is fixed by including sound-absorbing treatments. Consider the sound absorption coefficient when selecting materials.

LT Credit LEED for Neighborhood Development

8-16 pts Locations that would earn the credit: LEED v4 LEED ND Certified Plan or LEED 2009 State 3 LEED ND Certified Neighborhood Development Anything that says 'Stage 1' or 'Conditional' is ineligible for the credit. Projects that attempt this credit can't attempt other LT credits

LT Credit Bicycle Facilities

A bicycle network consists of any combo of: •designated on street bike lane at least 5 ft wide •off st bike paths at least 8 ft wide (2 way) and 5ft for 1 way •streets designed for a target speed of 25 mph The network must connect to 1 of the following: •10 diverse uses •access to quality transit •school or employment center (if 50% or more residential) A network is documented by including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations All destinations must be within 3 miles of project. Planned paths may be counted if fully funded by date of occupancy and scheduled for completion within 1 yr Bike storage and showers vary by building type, but all require 4 long and 4 short term storage and at least 1 shower. •Case 1 Commercial: -short term storage for 2.5% of all peak visitors -long term: 5% for regular building occupants -1 shower for first 100 regular occupants and 1 additional for every 150 regular occupants •Case 2 Residential: -short term storage for 2.5% of all peak visitors -long term for atleast 30% of regular building occupants, but no less than 1 space per residential unit •Case 3 Mixed Use: -meet requirements for case 1&2 Short term storage must be within 100 ft of a main entrance, long term functional entry.

SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

All projects preserve 40% of greenfield site. Option 1: On-Site Restoration -Restore 30% of previously developed site area -If a project has a FAR of at least 1.5, a green roof counts toward the 30% required restoration of the previously developed area. -Soils must be reused for functions similar to original. Can not be prime farm land or similar,of importance, and from greenfield site unless a byproduct of construction. •Restored Soils must meet criteria in 1-3 and either 4 or 5: 1. organic matter 2. compaction 3. infiltration rates 4. soil biological function 5. soil chemical characteristics Option 2: Financial Support -$.40 per sq ft of total site area

Required Information for Ongoing Cx Plan (Enhanced Cx)

Before or as part of the 10-month review of building operations, the CxA must issue an ongoing commissioning plan. The plan should provide the building's operating staff with procedures, blank test scripts, and a schedule for ongoing Cx activities. ·· Definition of the ongoing commissioning process ·· Defined roles and responsibilities ·· Recommended schedule for recommissioning as-built systems ·· Continuous documentation and updating of building operating plan and current facility requirements throughout the building's lifetime ·· Blank testing materials, including functional performance tests for all commissioned as-built systems in the building, as well as an issues log ·· Direction for testing new and retrofitted equipment

SS Credit Site Assessment

Complete and document a site survey or assessment1 that includes the following information: Topography Hydrology Climate Vegetation Soils Human use Human health effects

WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use

Conduct a 1 time potable water analysis, measuring concentration of the 5 control parameters: •calcium •total alkalinity •silicon dioxide •chlorine •conductivity 1 point: Maximum number of cycles achieved without exceeding any filtration levels or affecting operation of condenser water system (up to maximum of 10 cycles) 2 points: Achieve a minimum 10 cycles by increasing the level of treatment in condenser or make-up water OR Meet the minimum number of cycles to earn 1 point and use a minimum 20% recycled nonpotable water Different types of nonpotable water will have different mineral contents. Pick those water sources that have the lowest mineral contents, and thus require the least treatment first, to avoid having to treat the water prior to using it. Different sources of condensates - air conditioning, steam systems, ice machines - and runoff from a building's roof require the least treatment. They have low mineral content. Runoff from the ground may require more treatment because of the pollutants that may be picked up from the grounds (fertilizers, oil, etc.). Graywater may have dissolved solids as well and require treatment.

SS Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan that meets 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Construction General Permit (CGP) Meet the requirements outlined in the CGP: 2.1 Erosion and sedimentation control ·· Providing natural buffers ·· Installing perimeter controls ·· Minimizing sediment track-out ·· Controlling discharges from stockpiled sediment or soil ·· Minimizing dust ·· Minimizing the disturbance of steep slopes ·· Preserving topsoil ·· Minimizing soil compaction ·· Protecting storm drain inlets ·· Maintaining control measures 2.2 Stabilization ·· Deadlines for initiating and completing stabilization ·· Criteria for stabilization 2.3 Pollution prevention ·· Prohibited discharges ·· General maintenance requirements ·· Pollution prevention standards ·· Emergency spill notification ·· Fertilizer discharge restrictions For projects with zero-lot lines- A description of special conditions and compliance with any applicable ESC measures ESC plan narrative: Track implementation of the ESC plan by keeping written records or date-stamped photographs. A narrative description of ESC plan implementation should include the following: ·· Timing of the implementation of the plan ·· Specific control measures applied on site ·· Maintenance protocols used to ensure the proper function of control measures

SS Credit Light Pollution Reduction

Credit addresses 3 exterior lighting factors: -Uplighting (full cutoff) -Light trespass (ratings defined in IES TM-15-11 Addendum A, Calculation points may be no more than 5 ft apart and must extend 33 ft above grade level) -Internally illuminated lights Exemptions from uplight and light trespass requirements: -emergency lighting -government mandated roadway lighting -theatrical lighting -lighting of the national flag Lighting Zone: defined by in the Illuminating Engineering Society and International Dark Sky Association (IES/IDA) Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) -LZ0: No ambient lighting, wilderness -LZ1: Low, single family residential -LZ2: Moderate, commercial business -LZ3: Moderately high, shopping mall -LZ4: High ambient lighting, times square The lighting boundary can be modified under all of the following conditions: •When the property line is adjacent to a public street, alley, or transit corridor, the lighting boundary may be moved to the center line of that street, alley, or corridor. •When the property line is adjacent to a public area that is a walkway, bikeway, plaza, or parking lot, the lighting boundary may be moved to 5 feet (1.5 meters) beyond the property line. •When there are additional properties owned by the same entity that are contiguous to the property, or properties, that the LEED project is within and have the same or higher Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) lighting zone designation as the LEED project, the lighting boundary may be expanded to include those properties. The BUG rating method is the easiest approach for the credit. If some of the lights don't have BUG ratings, software can be used to calculate them.

EA Credit Enhanced Commissioning

CxA may not be an employee of the design or construction firm but may be a qualified employee of the owner. Option 1: Enhanced systems Cx (3-4 pts) and/or Path 1: Enhanced Cx ( 3 pts) In addition to fundamental Cx: -review submittals -train operations team -10 month post - occupancy visit Path 2: Enhanced and monitoring based Cx (4 points) In addtion to path 1: -permanent energy monitoring systems -real time energy analysis -ongoing Cx Option 2: Envelope Cx (2 pts) Fulfill the requirements in EA Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning and Verification as they apply to the building's thermal envelope in addition to mechanical and electrical systems and assemblies. Complete the following commissioning process (CxP) activities for the building's thermal envelope in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline 3-2012, Exterior Enclosure Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process, as they relate to energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability. Commissioning authority must complete the following: · Review contractor submittals. · Verify inclusion of systems manual requirements in construction documents. · Verify inclusion of operator and occupant training requirements in construction documents. · Verify systems manual updates and delivery. · Verify operator and occupant training delivery and effectiveness. · Verify seasonal testing. · Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion. · Develop an on-going commissioning plan. envelope testing methods appropriate for commercial: field mock-up and Thermal imaging. Performance-oriented practices and procedures are used to verify the building envelope.

LEED Process

Deadline for submitting for review: For LEED BD+C and LEED ID+C rating systems, you will need to submit for your construction phase review (preliminary standard review or preliminary construction review) no later than two years after your project is substantially completed (the date on which your building receives a certificate of occupancy or similar official indication that it is fit and ready for use). If pilot credit does not have your rating system listed as applicable, the project cannot pursue the pilot credit Occupant Engagement is not part of the BD+C rating systems. Pilot credits are only available to certain rating systems. If the pilot credit you're looking at does not have your rating system listed as applicable, you cannot pursue the pilot credit. LEED projects have higher lease-up rates and higher property values than non-green buildings. A lease-up rate for green buildings typically average 20% above average. A recent study of the San Diego market showed that the overall vacancy rate for green buildings was 4% lower than for non-green properties—11.7%, compared to 15.7%—and that LEED-certified buildings continued to command the highest rents.

MR Prerequisite Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning

Develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan: · Establish waste diversion goals for the project by identifying at least five materials (both structural and nonstructural) targeted for diversion. Approximate a percentage of the overall project waste that these materials represent. · Specify whether materials will be separated or commingled and describe the diversion strategies planned for the project. Describe where the material will be taken and how the recycling facility will process the material. Provide a final report detailing all major waste streams generated, including disposal and diversion rates. Alternative daily cover (ADC) does not qualify as material diverted from disposal. Land-clearing debris is not considered construction, demolition, or renovation waste that can contribute to waste diversion.

EQ Credit Construction IAQ Management Plan

Develop and implement an IAQ management plan for the construction and preoccupancy phases: •During construction, meet Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008, Chapter 3. •Protect absorptive materials stored on-site and installed from moisture damage. •Do not operate permanently installed air-handling equipment during construction unless filtration media with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 8, as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-2007, are installed at each return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening such that there is no bypass around the filtration media. •Immediately before occupancy, replace all filtration media with the final design filtration media •Prohibit the use of tobacco products inside the building and within 25 feet (7.5 meters) of the building entrance during construction. If there are occupants in the building during construction try to conduct tasks that have pollution potential during the off-hours of the building when occupants are not present. Painting is a good example since paint can give off a lot of fumes. Healthcare: moisture, particulates, VOCs, outdoor emissions, tobacco, noise and vibration, infection control Construction Management IAQ Management Plan requires photos that highlight the implemented construction IAQ practices.

EQ Credit Quality Views

Direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing for 75% of all regularly occupied floor area. Additionally, 75% of all regularly occupied floor area must have at least two of the following four kinds of views: ·· multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in different directions at least 90 degrees apart; ·· views that include at least two of the following: (1) flora, fauna, or sky; (2) movement; and (3) objects at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the exterior of the glazing; ·· unobstructed views located within the distance of three times the head height of the vision glazing; and ·· views with a view factor of 3 or greater, as defined in "Windows and Offices; A Study of Office Worker Performance and the Indoor Environment." Views into interior atria may be used to meet up to 30% of the required area. An open office plan with curtain wall exteriors that provide views in many directions would help provide multiple lines of sight to vision glazing. This view type requires multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in different directions at least 90° apart. An open office with a wall of windows could help achieve this. Glazing provides less insulating effects compared to standard walls. More glazing results in less wall space and glazing can result in more heat gain and loss. EQ Credit Quality Views can earn exemplary performance by providing views for 90% of all regularly occupied areas.

Integrative Process Credit

Discovery Implementation -Guiding documents: OPR and BOD -Energy Modeling Analysis: There are seven aspects to consider for energy analysis: Site conditions Massing and orientation Building envelope attributes Lighting levels Thermal comfort ranges Plug and process load needs Programmatic and operational parameters Target Finder can be used to benchmark energy performance for the project's type, scope, occupancy, and location. Project teams must assess at least two potential strategies for each aspect (so at least 14 things total are being checked). The value will be limited, except as a compliance tool to estimate the energy savings of the design. -Water Budget Analysis: Water budgets are associated with a specific period of time and a quantity of water Water budgets need to include indoor, outdoor, process, makeup water, and on-site supply water offsets. A water budget is 'a project-specific method of calculating the amount of water required by the building and associated grounds. The budget takes into account indoor, outdoor, process, and makeup water demands and any on-site supply, including estimated rainfall. Water budgets must be associated with a specified amount of time, such as a week, month, or year and a quantity of water such as kGal or liters. If the project team addresses the surrounding density and diversity early in the IP, the result is a building in which more people can walk to services and have access to public transportation. Healthcare Prerequisite -Design Charrette For IP credit implementation, demonstrate how at least one non-potable water supply source was used to offset at least two water demand components (indoor, outdoor, process). That's key for IP credit: Using non-potable water sources is required for the implementation component. That means for two of the water credits, the project will need to use at least one non-potable water source for reductions. The energy and water systems should be analyzed at the same time. Water and energy are intricately tied together. By analyzing both at the same time the most synergies can be found. Need to document from charrette Narrative explaining how the health mission statement addresses the credit requirements and a plan of action ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities: provides step-by-step guidance on a replicable, integrative process

EA Prerequisite Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Do not use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in new heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. When reusing existing HVAC&R equipment, complete a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion before project completion. Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits. Existing small HVAC&R units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pound [225 grams] of refrigerant) and other equipment, such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers, and any other equipment that contains less than 0.5 pound (225 grams) of refrigerant, are exempt. If a third party audit shows that the simple payback for the new system would be more than 10 years the system does not have to be replaced. Existing buildings that have CFC based systems are still eligible for certification. A phase out plan must be implemented. The plan should be pre-approved for a postoccupancy phase-out before submitting the project for certification. Greatest direct impact on global warming: Chillers' operating efficiency How efficiently HVAC equipment is directly impacts how much fossil fuel is burned to heat and cool a building.

CBECS database

For projects that did not do an energy model the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) database can be used to estimate the annual energy use and cost. The use of the CBECS database may be needed in the following credits: •EA Credit Renewable Energy Production •EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets Several credits require the building's annual energy cost for the calculations. The energy cost can come from the cost calculated in a whole building energy simulation or from the CBECS database.

Fritted Glazing

Fritted glazing has a baked-on ceramic coating that provides color and patterns. White is the most common color, but gray, black and metallic silver frits should be considered if reducing reflection is a concern. The darker frits can increase heat gain through absorption of solar gains.

credits / prerequisites are specific to Healthcare only

IP Prerequisite Integrative Project Planning and Design SS Credit Places of Respite SS Credit Direct Exterior Access MR Prerequisite PBT Source Reduction - Mercury MR Credit PBT Source Reduction - Mercury MR Credit PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, and Copper MR Credit Furniture and Medical Furnishings MR Credit Design for Flexibility

MR Healthcare Credit Design for Flexibility

Increase building flexibility and ease of adaptive use over the life of the structure by employing at least three of the following strategies. · Use interstitial space. Design distribution zone utility systems and equipment including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, information technology, medical gases, and life safety systems to serve the occupied zones and have the capacity to control multiple zones in clinical spaces. · Provide programmed soft space, such as administration or storage, equal to at least 5% of departmental gross area (DGA). Locate soft space adjacent to clinical departments that anticipate growth. Determine a strategy for future accommodation of displaced soft space. · Provide shell space equal to at least 5% of DGA. Locate it such that it can be occupied without displacing occupied space. · Identify horizontal expansion capacity for diagnostic and treatment or other clinical space equal to at least 30% of existing floor area (excluding inpatient units) without demolition of occupied space (other than at the connection point). Reconfiguration of additional existing occupied space that has been constructed with demountable partition systems is permitted. · Design for future vertical expansion on at least 75% of the roof, ensuring that existing operations and service systems can continue at or near capacity during the expansion. · Designate space for future above-grade parking structures equal to 50% of existing on-grade parking capacity, with direct access to the main hospital lobby or circulation. Vertical transportation pathways that lead directly to the main hospital lobby or circulation are acceptable. · Use demountable partitions for 50% of applicable areas. · Use movable or modular casework for at least 50% of casework and custom millwork. Base the calculation on the combined value of casework and millwork, as determined by the cost estimator or contractor.

EA Credit Advanced Energy Metering

Install advanced energy metering for the following: · all whole-building energy sources used by the building; and · any individual energy end uses that represent 10% or more of the total annual consumption of the building. The advanced energy metering must have the following characteristics. · Meters must be permanently installed, record at intervals of one hour or less, and transmit data to a remote location. · Electricity meters must record both consumption and demand. Whole-building electricity meters should record the power factor, if appropriate. · The data collection system must use a local area network, building automation system, wireless network, or comparable communication infrastructure. · The system must be capable of storing all meter data for at least 36 months. · The data must be remotely accessible. · All meters in the system must be capable of reporting hourly, daily, monthly, and annual energy use. Install metering for all whole building energy sources: -electricity -natural gas -propane -steam -chilled water -on site renewable -geothermal Meter individual end uses that represent 10% or more of total annual consumption: -Primary/secondary HVAC systems: fans, chillers, pumps, etc -lighting -plug loads -elevators -processes Energy meters must record data hourly, daily, monthly, and annually. The meters must record data at these frequencies at least. The meters must also be permanent and record consumption and demand. The data must have remote access. Data collection must be networked (wireless, wired, cellular). Data collection must be stored for at least 36 months. For a LEED BD+C: Core and Shell project each floor must have at least one meter for each energy type. Demand response must be tied into the BAS so the two should be designed together. all energy end-uses that contribute at least 10% of the total building energy use must be submetered. If A project team has not performed an energy model for EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance, consult CBECS to estimate the typical end uses to meter

EA Prerequisite Building-level Energy Metering

Install new or use existing building-level energy meters, or submeters that can be aggregated to provide building- level data representing total building energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, chilled water, steam, fuel oil, propane, biomass, etc). Utility-owned meters capable of aggregating building-level resource use are acceptable. Commit to sharing with USGBC the resulting energy consumption data and electrical demand data (if metered) for a five-year period beginning on the date the project accepts LEED certification. At a minimum, energy consumption must be tracked at one-month intervals. Can report online through Energy Star Portfolio Manager. Core and Shell: base building level metering The metering info can help with the energy analysis and water analysis and support the commissioning authority during the ten-month review for Enhanced Commissioning

WE Credit Water Metering

Install permanent water meters for two or more of the following water subsystems, as applicable to the project: -Irrigation: 80% metered -Indoor Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings: 80% metered -Domestic Hot Water: 80% metered -Boilers: 100% metered if at least 100,000 gallons of annual water use or 500,000 BtuH (150 kW) -Reclaimed water: 100% metered -Other process water: 80% metered = humidification systems, dishwashers, clothes washers, pools HEALTHCARE PROJECTS ONLY In addition to the requirements above, install water meters in any five of the following: · purified water systems (reverse-osmosis, de-ionized); · filter backwash water; · water use in dietary department; · water use in laundry; · water use in laboratory; · water use in central sterile and processing department; · water use in physiotherapy and hydrotherapy and treatment areas; · water use in surgical suite; · closed-looped hydronic system makeup water; and · cold-water makeup for domestic hot water systems.

WE Prerequisite Building-Level Water Metering

Install permanent water meters that measure the total potable water use for the building and associated grounds. Meter data must be compiled into monthly and annual summaries; meter readings can be manual or automated. Commit to sharing with USGBC the resulting whole-project water usage data for a five-year period beginning on the date the project accepts LEED certification or typical occupancy, whichever comes first. This commitment must carry forward for five years or until the building changes ownership or lessee. When the meter is inaccessible, utility bills will suffice. Only potable water end uses must be metered.

MR Healthcare Credit PBT Source Reduction - Lead, Cadmium, Copper

Lead: •specify and use solder and flux to connect plumbing pipe on site that meets the California AB1953 standard, which specifies that solder not contain more than 0.2% lead · Specify and use lead-free roofing and flashing. · Specify and use electrical wire and cable with lead content less than 300 parts per million. · Specify no use of interior or exterior paints containing lead. Cadmium: · Specify no use of interior or exterior paints containing intentionally added cadmium. Copper: · For copper pipe applications, reduce or eliminate joint-related sources of copper corrosion: ° use mechanically crimped copper joint systems; or ° specify that all solder joints comply with ASTM B828 2002, and specify and use ASTM B813 2010 for flux.

In which unit is green power measured?

MWh

EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance

Mandatory requirements address: -building envelope -HVAC&R -service water heating -power -lighting -specialty equipment Option 1 Whole building energy simulation (most people do) •achieve 5%(new), 3% (renovations), 2%(core and shell) improvement from the baseline building rating calculated using ASHRAE 90.1-2010 - based on energy costs Option 2 Prescription compliance - ASHRAE 50% Advanced energy design guide (different guides based on building type) •comply with climate zone criteria •requires addressing HVAC and service water-heating equipment. Work with the mechanical and plumbing engineer to verify the HVAC and service water-heating equipment meet the requirements. •Scope of work: Equipment efficiency Economizers Ventilation Ducts and dampers Plan to include each of these for one point each: Building envelope, opaque: roofs, walls, floors, slabs, doors, continuous air barriers Building envelope, glazing: vertical fenestration Interior lighting including daylighting and interior finishes Exterior lighting Plug loads, including equipment and controls Option 3 Prescriptive compliance - Advanced buildings core performance guide (can't earn points for credit) •buildings less than 100,000 sq ft (Healthcare, warehouse, and lab projects ineligible) Increasing the ventilation of a building that uses mechanical ventilation will require a larger HVAC system capacity and greater energy use. Since the baseline building energy performance would change, EA Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance will be impacted.

EQ Prerequisite Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

OPTION 1. ASHRAE STANDARD 62.1-2010 ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Section 6.4, requires naturally ventilated spaces to include a mechanical ventilation system unless one of the following exceptions applies: ·· Ventilation openings comply with Section 6.4 and are permanently open. ·· Ventilation openings comply with Section 6.4 and have controls that prevent them from being closed during times of expected occupancy. ·· The naturally ventilated zone is not served by heating or cooling equipment. ·· The system is an engineered natural ventilation system approved by the authority having jurisdiction OPTION 2. CEN STANDARDS EN 15251-2007 AND EN 13779-2007 Projects outside the U.S.

EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

OPTION 1. ENHANCED IAQ STRATEGIES (1 POINT) Comply with the following requirements, as applicable. Mechanically ventilated spaces: A. entryway systems; B. interior cross-contamination prevention; and C. filtration. Naturally ventilated spaces: A. entryway systems; and D. natural ventilation design calculations. Mixed-mode systems: A. entryway systems; B. interior cross-contamination prevention; C. filtration; D. natural ventilation design calculations; and E. mixed-mode design calculations. OPTION 2. ADDITIONAL ENHANCED IAQ STRATEGIES (1 POINT) Comply with the following requirements, as applicable. Mechanically ventilated spaces (select one): A. exterior contamination prevention; B. increased ventilation; C. carbon dioxide monitoring; or D. additional source control and monitoring. Naturally ventilated spaces (select one): A. exterior contamination prevention; D. additional source control and monitoring; or E. natural ventilation room by room calculations. Mixed-mode systems (select one): A. exterior contamination prevention; B. increased ventilation; D. additional source control and monitoring; or E. natural ventilation room-by-room calculations. A. Exterior Contamination Prevention Design the project to minimize and control the entry of pollutants into the building. Ensure through the results of computational fluid dynamics modeling, Gaussian dispersion analyses, wind tunnel modeling, or tracer gas modeling that outdoor air contaminant concentrations at outdoor air intakes are below the thresholds listed in Table 1 (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S., whichever is more stringent). For naturally ventilated spaces the project can choose one of: Exterior contamination prevention Additional source control and monitoring Natural ventilation room-by-room calculations Heat-recovery ventilation and/or economizer strategies can help reduce the extra energy needed for increased ventilation. Higher ventilation rates can improve indoor air quality, but can also increase costs. Mechanically ventilated spaces can use heat recovery to minimize these extra costs.

MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - EPDs

OPTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION (EPD) (1 POINT) Use at least 20 different permanently installed products sourced from at least five different manufacturers that meet one of the disclosure criteria below. A product is defined by serving the distinct function. This includes the physical components and services needed to serve the intended function of the permanently installed building product. Similar products from the same manufacturer can be counted as separate products if they have distinct formulations, but not if there are aesthetic variations or reconfigurations. Consider 4 distinct products from 2 different manufacturers. A product-specific declaration, which is made by a manufacturer but is a self-declaration, is valued at 1/4 of a product. An industry-wide ISO-compliant generic EPD is valued as 1/2 of a product. A product-specific Type 3 EPD is valued as 1 product. If 4 products all have generic EPDs, each counts as 1/2 of a product, or 2 total products. A product-specific Type III EPD is always created from a product category rule. OPTION 2. MULTI-ATTRIBUTE OPTIMIZATION (1 POINT) Use products that comply with one of the criteria below for 50%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project. Products will be valued as below. · Third party certified products that demonstrate impact reduction below industry average in at least three of the following categories are valued at 100% of their cost for credit achievement calculations. ° global warming potential (greenhouse gases), in CO2e; ° depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer, in kg CFC-11; ° acidification of land and water sources, in moles H+ or kg SO2; ° eutrophication, in kg nitrogen or kg phosphate; ° formation of tropospheric ozone, in kg NOx, kg O3 eq, or kg ethene; and depletion of nonrenewable energy resources, in MJ. For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base contributing cost. Structure and enclosure materials may not constitute more than 30% of the value of compliant building products. Note that for Option 2 the product must have an industry wide (generic) EPD or Type III EPD.

EQ Credit Interior Lighting

OPTION 1. LIGHTING CONTROL (1 POINT) For at least 90% of individual occupant spaces, provide individual lighting controls that enable occupants to adjust the lighting to suit their individual tasks and preferences, with at least three lighting levels or scenes (on, off, midlevel). Midlevel is 30% to 70% of the maximum illumination level (not including daylight contributions). For all shared multioccupant spaces, meet all of the following requirements. · Have in place multizone control systems that enable occupants to adjust the lighting to meet group needs and preferences, with at least three lighting levels or scenes (on, off, midlevel). · Lighting for any presentation or projection wall must be separately controlled. · Switches or manual controls must be located in the same space as the controlled luminaires. A person operating the controls must have a direct line of sight to the controlled luminaires. OPTION 2. LIGHTING QUALITY (1 POINT) Choose four of the following strategies. A. For all regularly occupied spaces, use light fixtures with a luminance of less than 2,500 cd/m2 between 45 and 90 degrees from nadir. Exceptions include wallwash fixtures properly aimed at walls, as specified by manufacturer's data, indirect uplighting fixtures, provided there is no view down into these uplights from a regularly occupied space above, and any other specific applications (i.e. adjustable fixtures). B. For the entire project, use light sources with a CRI of 80 or higher. Exceptions include lamps or fixtures specifically designed to provide colored lighting for effect, site lighting, or other special use. C. For at least 75% of the total connected lighting load, use light sources that have a rated life (or L70 for LED sources) of at least 24,000 hours (at 3-hour per start, if applicable). D. Use direct-only overhead lighting for 25% or less of the total connected lighting load for all regularly occupied spaces. E. For at least 90% of the regularly occupied floor area, meet or exceed the following thresholds for area- weighted average surface reflectance: 85% for ceilings, 60% for walls, and 25% for floors. F. If furniture is included in the scope of work, select furniture finishes to meet or exceed the following thresholds for area-weighted average surface reflectance: 45% for work surfaces, and 50% for movable partitions. G. For at least 75% of the regularly occupied floor area, meet a ratio of average wall surface illuminance (excluding fenestration) to average work plane (or surface, if defined) illuminance that does not exceed 1:10. Must also meet strategy E, strategy F, or demonstrate area-weighted surface reflectance of at least 60% for walls. H. For at least 75% of the regularly occupied floor area, meet a ratio of average ceiling illuminance (excluding fenestration) to work surface illuminance that does not exceed 1:10. Must also meet strategy E, strategy F, or demonstrate area-weighted surface reflectance of at least 85% for ceilings. Projects located 1/2 mile (800 meters) from any significant noise source are exempt from the exterior noise requirements

WE Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Reduction

OPTION 1. NO IRRIGATION REQUIRED Show that the landscape does not require a permanent irrigation system beyond a maximum two-year establishment period. OR OPTION 2. REDUCED IRRIGATION Reduce the project's landscape water requirement by at least 30% from the calculated baseline for the site's peak watering month. Reductions must be achieved through plant species selection and irrigation system efficiency, as calculated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Water Budget Tool. Plant Selection Strategies: •Xeriscaping •native adaptive Irrigation Design Strategies: •micro/drip irrigation

EA Credit Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 1. NO REFRIGERANTS OR LOW-IMPACT REFRIGERANTS (1 POINT) Do not use refrigerants, or use only refrigerants (naturally occurring or synthetic) that have an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 50. OR OPTION 2. CALCULATION OF REFRIGERANT IMPACT (1 POINT) Select refrigerants that are used in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment to minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and climate change. The combination of all new and existing base building and tenant HVAC&R equipment that serve the project must comply with the formula: variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems improve energy efficiency but require a higher refrigerant charge. HFC-410A- has a lower GWP but require more energy to achieve the same level of cooling compared to HCFC

SS Credit Heat Island Reduction

OPTION 1. NONROOF AND ROOF (2 POINTS EXCEPT HEALTHCARE, 1 POINT HEALTHCARE) Nonroof Measures ·· Use the existing plant material or install plants that provide shade over paving areas (including playgrounds) on the site within 10 years of planting. Install vegetated planters. Plants must be in place at the time of occupancy permit and cannot include artificial turf. ·· Provide shade with structures covered by energy generation systems, such as solar thermal collectors, photovoltaics, and wind turbines. ·· Provide shade with architectural devices or structures that have a three-year aged solar reflectance (SR) value of at least 0.28. If three-year aged value information is not available, use materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33 at installation. ·· Provide shade with vegetated structures. ·· Use paving materials with a three-year aged solar reflectance (SR) value of at least 0.28. If three-year aged value information is not available, use materials with an initial SR of at least 0.33 at installation. ·· Use an open-grid pavement system (at least 50% unbound) Minimum solar reflectance index value, by roof slope Slope Initial SRI 3-year aged SRI Low-sloped roof ≤ 2:12 82 64 Steep-sloped roof >2:12 39 32 OPTION 2. PARKING UNDER COVER (1 POINT) Place a minimum of 75% of parking spaces under cover. Any roof used to shade or cover parking must (1) have a three-year aged SRI of at least 32 (if three-year aged value information is not available, use materials with an initial SRI of at least 39 at installation), (2) be a vegetated roof, or (3) be covered by energy generation systems, such as solar thermal collectors, photovoltaics, and wind turbines. D. Have 100% underground parking and install a vegetated roof on top of the building For exemplary performance, a project must achieve both Option 1 and Option 2 of the credit, and for Option 2, 100% of the parking must be under cover

LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

OPTION 2. DIVERSE USES (1-2 POINTS) Construct or renovate a building or a space within a building such that the building's main entrance is within a 1/2 mile walking distance of the main entrance of four to seven (1 point) or eight or more (2 points) existing and publicly available diverse uses. Here are the important points to remember about uses: A minimum of 4 uses A use type only counts once (retail store that has a nail salon only counts once) Uses must come from at least 3 of the 5 categories, exclusive of the building's primary use No more than two uses of each type (maximum of 2 restaurants for example) Uses that are planned count if they are available within one year of LEED occupancy. Use types: -Food retail (ex. supermarkets) -Community serving retail (convenience store, pharmacy) -Services (bank, gym) -Civic (place of worship, post office) -Community anchors (commercial office) AND/OR Minimum density for LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses Option 1 Surrounding Density (2-3 POINTS BD+C EXCEPT CORE AND SHELL, 2-4 POINTS CORE AND SHELL): -Locating the site within a 1/4 mi of an area with a combined surrounding density of 22,000 SF (35,000) of build able land Projects achieving points under LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit must achieve a 40% reduction from the baseline ratio.Projects that don't earn either credit must achieve a 20% reduction from the baseline ratio for LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint. On the map, identify the buildings in the area as either residential, non-residential, or mixed use. Also include buildable land, which includes all of the land within that 1/4 mile except non-habitat space such as parking garages, or public rights of way, and land that is excluded from development by law. Planned uses count if they are available within one year of LEED occupancy. The residential density is 7 & 12 DU / acre The nonresidential density is FAR 0.5 & 0.8 The residential density is 10 DU / acre (24 DU / hectare) The nonresidential density is FAR 0.68 For distribution centers Option 2 Transportation Resources, the site must be constructed or renovated on a site that has at least two of the following: ● The site is within a 10-mile (16 kilometer) driving distance of a main logistics hub, defined as an airport, seaport, intermodal facility, or freight village with intermodal transportation. ● The site is within a 1-mile (1600-meter) driving distance of an on-off ramp to a highway. ● The site is within a 1-mile (1600-meter) driving distance of an access point to an active freight rail line. ● The site is served by an active freight rail spur.

Which factors should be modeled in a preliminary energy analysis?

Only options that have large consequences on energy use It's a simple box model that can be done quickly so the timeline isn't delayed and quick feedback is available. Model those aspects of the design that are the biggest performance issues.

LT Credit High Priority Site

Option 1 Historic District (1 POINT BD+C EXCEPT CORE AND SHELL, 2 POINTS CORE AND SHELL) •Locate the project on an infill location (75% of land is previously developed within 1/2 mile) in a historic district. When calculating infill status, streets, rights of way, and water bodies are excluded. OPTION 2. PRIORITY DESIGNATION (1 POINT BD+C EXCEPT CORE AND SHELL, 2 POINTS CORE AND SHELL). •Locate the project on one of the following: ·· a site listed by the EPA National Priorities List; ·· a Federal Empowerment Zone site; ·· a Federal Enterprise Community site; ·· a Federal Renewal Community site; ·· a Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community (a subset of the New Markets Tax Credit Program); ·· a site in a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or Difficult Development Area (DDA) •If only a portion of the site has a priority designation, it still counts toward the credit. OPTION 3. BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION (2 POINTS BD+C EXCEPT CORE AND SHELL, 3 POINTS CORE AND SHELL) •Locate on a brownfield where soil or groundwater contamination requires remediation

IN Credit Innovation

Option 1. Innovation (1 Point): Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in LEED. -Innovative strategies must meet 3 criteria: •Quantifiable environmental performance benefit •Applied comprehensively •Superior design choice Green housekeeping program that uses cleaning chemicals approved by Green Seal - BD+C Option 2. Pilot (1 Point): Achieve one pilot credit from USGBC's LEED Pilot Credit Library. Option 3. Additional Strategies (1-3 Points): project teams can use any combination of innovation, pilot, and exemplary performance strategies. -Exemplary performance: if a credit requires 20% or 30% for points, achieve 40% for exemplary. If a credit requires 50%, the next threshold is 95% or 100%. -EQ Credit Low Emitting Materials can earn exemplary performance under both options. 100% of products must meet the requirements. For an education program at least 2 initiatives must be included and they must be ongoing. Innovation earns up to 4 points. Pilot credits earn up to 4 points. Exemplary performance earns up to 2 points. The maximum for the Innovation credit is 5 points.

MR Credit BPDO - Sourcing of Raw Materials

Option 1. Raw Materials and Extraction Reporting (1 Point) -focuses on corporate sustainability -Use at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least 5 different manufacturers that have publicly released a report from their raw material suppliers -Acceptable CSR frameworks include the following: ·· Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report ·· Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ·· U.N. Global Compact: Communication of Progress ·· ISO 26000: 2010 Guidance on Social Responsibility ·· USGBC approved program: Other USGBC approved programs meeting the CSR criteria. •The corporate sustainability reports from each manufacturer and the building disclosure and optimization calculator needs to be submitted for documentation of the credit Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices (1 Point) Use products that meet at least one of the responsible extraction criteria below for at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed building products in the project: ·· Extended producer responsibility: EPR- a manufacturer has established measures to reclaim its products at the end of their useful life. Products meeting EPR criteria are valued at 50% of their cost. ·· Bio-based materials. Bio-based products must meet the Sustainable Agriculture Network's (SAN) Sustainable Agriculture Standard. Bio-based raw materials must be tested using ASTM Test Method D6866 and be legally harvested, as defined by the exporting and receiving country. Excludes hide products, such as leather and other animal skin material. Valued at 100%. ·· Wood products. Wood products must be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or USGBC-approved equivalent. Valued at 100%. ·· Materials reuse. Reuse includes salvaged, refurbished, or reused products. Valued at 100%. ·· Recycled content. Recycled content is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus one-half the preconsumer recycled content, based on cost, ISO 14021-1999. Valued at 100%. -Any furniture and furnishings that are relocated to the new site can contribute to Option 2 if these materials were purchased at least 2 years prior to the project's registration. MR Location Valuation Factor: •If a material is purchased more than the 100 miles from the project, it is valued at 100% (not 200%) of the cost. •For a product to qualify for the location valuation factor two criteria must be met: 1. Sustainability 2. Extraction, manufacture, and purchase within the radius •If the product isn't sustainable, it counts as 0%. •If the product meets multiple sustainability criteria, it doesn't count more toward the total (salvaged material that contains recycled content can't be double counted). The reuse of off-site materials can be applied to only one credit. Building reuse uses surface area. The optimization credit option uses cost or replacement value. A report must be published within one year of the product's installation. Under Leadership Extraction Practices, Materials reuse is valued at 100% of the cost of the material. In the calculation of cost for a salvaged item found off-site any discount has to be reflected in the price as well. Taxes and delivery are included in the cost, but equipment and labor is excluded.

EQ Credit Interior Lighting

Option 1: Lighting Control -90% of building occupants must have task lighting -Individual lighting controls and controls for shared multi-occupant spaces must support at least three lighting levels: on, off, and midlevel. -Midlevel is defined as 30% to 70% of the maximum illumination level, not including daylighting contributions. Option 2: Lighting Quality -Projects must meet 4 of the following strategies: •Glare free recessed luminaires in regularly occupied spaces •CRI of greater than 80 •75% of connected load must have a lamp life greater than 24,000 hours •Less than 25% of connected load of indirect luminaires can be direct •Reflectance levels should be 80% on ceiling, 50% on walls, and 20% on floors •Furniture surface reflectance: work surfaces = 45%, movable partitions = 50% •75% of regularly occupied floor area, ceilings, or walls, should have a 1-10 threshold for occupant comfort Lighting control is required for the following: 90% of individual occupant spaces 100% shared multi-occupant spaces. The controls must have at least three lighting levels: on, off, midlevel.

MR Credit BPDO- Material Ingredients

Option 1: Material ingredient reporting, 1 point •use at least 20 permanently installed products with a HPD or equivalent Option 2: Material ingredient optimization, 1 point •use at least 25% by cost of products that have optimized material ingredients against GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark, Cradle to Cradle v2 Gold Option 3: Product Manufacturer Supply Chain Optimization, 1 point •use new building products for atleast 25% of total value of permanently installed fixtures, that have health hazard and risk programs Cradle to Cradle products (depending on the level) can be applied to both the disclosure and optimization options of MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients. For Option 1 the product must has been certified at the Cradle to Cradle v2 Basic level or Cradle to Cradle v3 Bronze level. For Option 2 the following are accepted: Cradle to Cradle v2 Gold Cradle to Cradle v2 Platinum Cradle to Cradle v3 Silver Cradle to Cradle v3 Gold or Platinum The product value is based on the weight of the components that meet the sustainability criteria as a percent of the total product weight.

WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction

Option 1: No irrigation -no permanent irrigation system Option 2: 50% reduction of potable water -pre req requirement is 30% through plant selection and irrigation efficiency. -beyond that can come from alternative water sources -50% reduction = 1pt -100% = 2 pts (except Healthcare) -weather-based irrigation controller system will earn the project a 15% reduction in landscape water requirements (LWR) Some areas can be included/excluded in the landscape water budget at the project teams' discretion: Athletic field Vegetated playground Food garden Urban agricultural area These areas must be excluded: Hardscapes (pervious or impervious) Unvegetated softscapes (mulched paths, playground areas) For school projects the playing fields can be included in the water calculations at the project teams discretion. They are not required. With any alternative water source for irrigation, salinity and storage/availability should be addressed. The landscape water requirement (LWR) is the amount of water that the site landscape area(s) requires for the site's peak watering month. The factors used to calculate LWR are plant type, plant density, and the irrigation needs.

SS Credit Rainwater Management

Option 1: Percentile of rainfall events Path 1: 95th percentile - 2 pts (health care 1 pt) Path 2: 98th percentile - 3 pts (healthcare 2 pt) Path 3: zero lot lines - 85th percentile - 3 pts (healthcare 2 pt) Option 2: Natural land cover conditions Option 2 can be used by project teams if it is feasible for the team to research what the natural land cover conditions may have been. Natural land cover conditions indicate the vegetation and soil conditions that might have existed prior to the alteration for development activities by people. This information can be found through conservation or water resource organizations, historical societies or historic preservation groups, libraries, colleges and universities, private historic mapping companies, and various government agencies. Just looking around at nearby sites would not be an acceptable way to replicate the site's natural land cover. The strategies used must manage 100% of the total site runoff volume.

LT Credit Sensitive Land Protection

Option 1: Previously Developed Land -if only 40% of the area within the LEED project boundary is previously developed, project team must prioritize that 40% of site is for new development Option 2: Avoid Land Meeting Sensitive Criteria -Prime Farmland -Floodplains: flood hazard maps must delineate areas with 1% or greater chance of flooding in a yr (FEMA) -Habitat: NatureServe classifies habitats home to species as •GH - possible extinct •G1 - critically imperiled •G2 - imperiled -Water bodies: do not develop within 100 ft -Wetlands: do not develop within 50 ft -Minor improvements allowable within wetland and water body buffers: These include: •Bike/pedestrian pathways no more than 12 ft wide, no more than 8ft may be impervious •Activities to restore native natural communities/hydrology •Single-story structure per 300 linear ft not exceeding 500 sq ft •Grade changes necessary to ensure public access •Clearings limited to 1 per 300 linear ft not exceeding 500 sq ft •Removal of the following tree types: -Hazardous trees, up to 75% of dead trees -Trees less than 6 in diameter -Up to 20% of trees more than 6 in diameter with a condition rating of at least 40% -trees under 40% condition rating (The condition rating must be based on an assessment by an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) using ISA standard measures, or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.) •Brownfield remediation

EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials

Option 1: Product Category (1-3 pts)- prescriptive path for selecting materials that meet threshold compliance 7 material categories to comply with: -interior paints and coatings -interior adhesives and sealants -flooring -composite wood -ceilings, walls, acoustic insulation -furniture -exterior applied products (healthcare and schools) •The thresholds for Option 1 are all either 90% or 100%. This option is less flexible for project teams because all or nearly all compliant products in certain product categories must be specified. If the project team can't do this, the Option 2 Budget Calculation must be used. Option 2: System Assembly (1-3 pts) - budget calculation method 6 assemblies to organize compliance: -flooring -ceilings -walls -thermal and acoustic insulation -furniture -exterior applied products (healthcare and schools) document that a product is low-emitting thru: Testing reports MSDS Third-party certification

EQ Credit Daylight

Option 1: Spatial Daylight Autonomy (2-3 pts, 1-2 pts for Healthcare) •computer simulation, sDA- percentage of the work plane that is above 300 lux (28 ft candles) at least 50% of the time during work hours over 1 yr •demonstrate through computer simulation that 300 lux are achieved for 50% of the hrs btw 8-6 for 1 yr Option 2: Illuminance Calculations (1-2 pts) •more simplified than option 1, yields fewer points Option 3: Measurement (2-3 pts, 1-2 pts Healthcare) •physical measurement Automated-glare-control devices require a manual override, even if the glazing doesn't receive sunlight. Critical elements of daylighting design are the depth of the floor plate and the external envelope of the building. Daylighting is a strategy to reduce internal loads. Daylighting brings in natural light and can be used to offset lower light levels that task lighting may have.

MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

Option 1: historic building reuse (5 pts) •preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction •There is no threshold of compliance for Option 1 Historic Building Reuse. Option 2: renovation of an abandoned building (5 pts) •retain atleast 50% of existing building •25% of building surface area can be excluded from credit calculation due to damage For Option 2, projects are only allowed to exclude up to 25% of the surface area because of deterioration or damage. If more than 25% is considered unsound, the project cannot pursue Option 2. Remember to start by looking at the percentage that is unsound to see if the credit can be pursued. Don't subtract the unsound portion from the total as a means of determining if at least 50% of the area is maintained from that value. Option 3: building and material reuse (2-4 pts) •maintain existing building structure •reuse minimum 25% of completed project surface area (50%, 75%) make sure to only use materials that qualify, which include the foundation, roof, and interior and exterior walls. Window assemblies and hazardous materials are excluded from the calculations. Option 4: whole building life cycle assessment (3 pts) •LCA phases: A cradle-to-grave analysis is used to compare a design case building to a baseline building. 1. Extraction (cradle) 2. Manufacturing 3. Construction 4. Use 5. End of life (grave) •ISO 14044 •min of 10% reduction compared to baseline in 3 impact categories (GWP + 2 others) --Impact categories: •global warming potential •depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer •acidification of land and water sources •eutrophication of water •formation of tropospheric ozone •depletion of nonrenewable energy resources The requirements are to reduce at least 3 impact categories by 10% and not increase any category by 5%. The LCA narrative will include a table listing each impact category and the values from the LCA. Functional equivalence is what must be used for the baseline building comparison. The baseline building must serve the same function and must have the same: Gross floor area Orientation Operational energy usage None of these can be changed in the LCA analysis. Must meet the following parameters in the baseline and proposed model: LCA scope Size Function Orientation Location (climate zone) Operating energy efficiency LCA requires that all assessed materials include the complete building envelope and structure elements. These include the following: Footings Foundations Structural walls Interior wall cladding Structural floors Ceilings Structural parking Interior finishes, non-structural walls, furniture, and MEP are excluded.

EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance

Option 1: whole building energy simulation (1-18 pts) (healthcare 1-20 pts, schools 1-16) •The following quality assurance checks would be flagged by the reviewer: -The baseline and/or proposed interior lighting equivalent full load hours differs by more than 10% -The exterior lighting power in the baseline and/or proposed model shows zero consumption -The baseline and/or proposed exterior lighting equivalent full load hours is greater than 5,1000 hours /year -The vertical glazing areas in the proposed and baseline differ by more than 5% Elements or systems that cannot be readily modeled by software require use of the exceptional calculation method (ECM). The ECM is also used when any savings are claimed for a non-regulated load. Option 2: prescriptive compliance ASHRAE AEDG (1-6 pts) To be eligible for Option 2, projects must use Option 2 in EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance. Implement and document compliance with the applicable recommendations and standards in Chapter 4, Design Strategies and Recommendations by Climate Zone, for the appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide and climate zone. Work with the mechanical and plumbing engineer to verify the HVAC and service water-heating equipment meet the requirements The CBECS database uses the building type and total building area to determine the default electricity consumption.

EA Credit Demand Response

Participate in a program for at least 10% of peak demand and conduct one full test of the DR plan for fundamental commissioning Projects must either participate at an existing demand response program for at least 10% of peak demand or provide infrastructure to take advantage of future demand response autonomic pricing programs. The DR system must be commissioned and include one test. The contract must be for a minimum of one year with the intention for multi-year renewable, for at least 10% of estimated peak electricity demand. The project team can consider different demand response programs that may exist in the following regions: Summer-peaking programs Winter-peaking programs Interruptible load programs Energy programs

Required information for CFR and Operations and Maintenance plan:

Prepare and maintain a current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan that contains the information necessary to operate the building efficiently. The plan must include the following: a sequence of operations for the building; the building occupancy schedule; equipment run-time schedules; setpoints for all HVAC equipment; set lighting levels throughout the building; minimum outside air requirements; any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day; a systems narrative describing the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment; a preventive maintenance plan for building equipment described in the systems narrative; and a commissioning program that includes periodic commissioning requirements, ongoing commissioning tasks, and continuous tasks for critical facilities.

MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Management

Prereq - Document a plan that: 1. Establish waste diversion goals, identify at least 5 materials targeted for diversion 2. Specify whether materials will be separated or commingled Option 1: Diversion can earn •Path 1: 50% diversion of at least 3 material streams (1 point) •Path 2: 75% diversion of at least 4 material streams (2 pts) Option 2: Reduction of total waste material can earn 2 points •no more than 2.5 pounds of construction waste per sq ft Integrating the contractor early in the design phase will lead to success in the prerequisite and more substantial success in achieving the related credit. Contractors need to be aware of the requirements in the prerequisite early on. Option 1 Diversion (1-2 points) -Path 1: 50% diversion of at least 3 material streams -Path 2: 75% diversion of at least 4 material streams - a waste stream should be at least 5% of projects total diverted waste -Commingled waste can count toward the credit if the waste-sorting facility provides the diversion percentages for the project's specific waste. -Waste-to-energy is a viable option if reuse and recycling is not available. Option 2 Reduction of Total Waste Material (2 points) -2.5 pounds/sq ft -Exclusions: excavated soil, land-clearing debris, hazardous materials, and alternative daily cover (ADC)

MR Healthcare Prerequisite/Credit PBT Source Reduction - Mercury

Prereq: As part of the project's recycling collection system, identify the following: · types of mercury-containing products and devices to be collected; · criteria governing how they are to be handled by a recycling program; and · disposal methods for captured mercury. Credit: 1 point Specify and install fluorescent lamps with both low mercury content (MR Prerequisite PBT Source Reduction— Mercury) and long lamp life

EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Prohibit smoking inside the building. Prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas located at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows. Also prohibit smoking outside the property line in spaces used for business purposes. If the requirement to prohibit smoking within 25 feet (7.5 meters) cannot be implemented because of code, provide documentation of these regulations. Signage must be posted within 10 feet (3 meters) of all building entrances indicating the no-smoking policy.

SS Healthcare Credit Direct Exterior Access

Provide direct access to an exterior courtyard, terrace, garden, or balcony. The space must be at least 5 square feet (0.5 square meters) per patient for 75% of all inpatients and 75% of qualifying outpatients whose clinical length of stay (LOS) exceeds four hours.

EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort

Provide individual thermal comfort controls for at least 50% of individual occupant spaces. OPTION 1. ASHRAE STANDARD 55-2010 1. Metabolic rate 2. Clothing insulation 3. Air temperature 4. Radiant temperature 5. Air speed 6. Humidity OPTION 2. ISO AND CEN STANDARDS ISO 7730:2005

SS Credit Open Space

Provide outdoor space greater than or equal to 30% of the total site area (including building footprint). A minimum of 25% of that outdoor space must be vegetated (turf grass does not count as vegetation) or have overhead vegetated canopy. The outdoor space must be physically accessible and be one or more of the following: ·· a pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social activities; ·· a recreation-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that encourage physical activity; ·· a garden space with a diversity of vegetation types and species that provide opportunities for year-round visual interest; ·· a garden space dedicated to community gardens or urban food production; ·· preserved or created habitat that meets the criteria of SS Credit Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat and also includes elements of human interaction. Open space adjacent to the building could count toward the credit. Shared open spaces, such as a park, that are used by multiple buildings within the same site master plan that are not LEED projects can be included in the open space and vegetation calculation. Open space at another location in the site master plan would count for projects that are a multitenant complex. Vegetated roofs count if the FAR is 1.5 or greater. Turf grass does not count as vegetation. Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space if the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical : horizontal) or less and are vegetated.

LT Credit Reduced Parking Footprint

Referenced standard: Institute Transportation Engineers (ITE) Handbook - 100 spaces baseline For LT Credit Reduce Parking Footprint, the baseline is specified as a percent reduction from the ITE handbook. The calculations of the base ratio is based on a project's use type and size. A 20% reduction is required for projects that DO NOT earn points for either LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit. A 40% reduction is required for projects that DO earn points under either LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or LT Credit Access to Quality Transit. If any off-street parking spaces are provided, the project must include preferred parking for carpools for 5% of the total parking capacity. The preferred parking is calculated AFTER the reductions have been made. When no off-street parking is provided, no preferred parking is required. The credit calculations must include all existing and new off-street parking spaces that are leased or owned by the project, including parking that is outside the project boundary but is used by the project. On-street parking in public rights-of-way is excluded from these calculations. For projects that use pooled parking, calculate compliance using the project's share of the pooled parking. Here is one of those questions for which a portion of the requirement is buried into the reference guide itself rather than in the rating system documents. Motorcycle spaces DO count as parking spaces. Bicycle spaces DO NOT count as parking spaces Total parking is based on what is in the LEED Project Boundary (not off-site parking). The question said 84 spaces are on site. That is the starting point - 84 spaces within the LEED project boundary. 4 of those spaces are for motorcycles, so there are still 84. 4 of those spaces are for bicycles - subtract those to get to 80. 80 X 75% = 60 spaces need to be covered.

MR Prerequisite Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Requires safe collection of 2 hazardous waste sources: -batteries -mercury lamps -e waste: office equipment, appliances, external power adapters, tv's Retail projects must identify the top five recyclable waste streams by either weight or volume. Based on the study the top four streams must have collection and storage space at the project. A Core and Shell project has tenant spaces that are unfinished. The project team may estimate the requirements for the recycling areas by estimating requirements based on past project experience, reviewing case studies and using historical data of similar buildings in the same area

credits / prerequisites are specific to Schools only

SS Prerequisite Environmental site assessment SS Credit Site Master Plan SS Credit Joint Use of Facilities EQ Prerequisite Minimum acoustic performance

SS Prerequisite Environmental Site Assessment

Schools and healthcare only - sensitive types of occupancy covers soil, groundwater and surface water Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment as described in ASTM E1527-05 to determine whether environmental contamination exists at the site. If contamination is suspected, conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment as described in ASTM E1903-11. Common remediations activities include: -pump and treat -solar detoxification -using bioreactors -land farming -in-site remediation -on-going monitoring

EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Select one of the following two options, to be implemented after construction ends and the building has been completely cleaned. Option 1: Flush Out (1 point) path 1: •14,000 cubic ft of outdoor air per sq ft •60F-80F with humidity no higher than 60% path 2: •building can be occupied after flushing out with 3,500 cubic ft per sq ft •min rate or .3 cubic ft/minute/sq ft until 14,000 CFM per sq ft is reached •when doing a flush out while the building is occupied, it must begin 3 hrs prior to occupancy and continue during occupancy Required steps before a flush out: Install all finishes and furniture For residential projects, install owner-provided furniture Complete punch-list items that would generate VOCs or other contaminants Test and balance the HVAC system Option 2: Air testing (2 points) •at least 1 test per floor and 1 location per ventilation system for each occupied space •testing locations occur in breathing zones, btw 3-6 ft •if pursuing enhanced IAQ than install MERV 13 (F7) filters prior to flush out No construction work can occur during either the flush-out or the air-quality testing. If any punch-list items that generate VOCs or other contaminants occur during either, the flush-out/testing must start again. For exterior contaminant prevention, outdoor air intakes are best located one-third of the way up the side of a building.

Core and shell covers the following base building elements:

Structure Envelope HVAC System It does not cover: Furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E): FF&E are part of the LEED ID+C rating systems. Furniture is also addressed in LEED BD+C. Tenant fit-out: Tenant fit-outs are part of the LEED ID+C.

Required information for Systems Manual (Enhanced Cx)

Systems manual provides the information needed to understand, operate, and maintain the systems and assemblies within a building. It expands the scope of the traditional operating and maintenance documentation and is compiled of multiple documents developed during the commissioning process, such as the owner's project requirements, operation and maintenance manuals, and sequences of operation. ·· Executive summary ·· Owner's project requirements ·· Basis of design ·· System single-line diagrams ·· Construction record documents and specifications ·· Approved submittals ·· As-built drawings ·· As-built sequence of operation ·· Original setpoints for all systems commissioned ·· Recommended schedule for recommissioning ·· Recommended schedule for sensor recalibration ·· Equipment operations and maintenance manuals ·· Equipment preventive maintenance schedules ·· Confirmation of completed training for the owner and occupants ·· Ongoing system optimization procedures ·· Final commissioning report

Required information for the Cx Plan

The CxA is responsible for the Cx plan. Outlines the scope of commissioning and systems to be tested: Project roles and responsibilities, the commissioning team's project directory, and schedule of commissioning activities

Required information for the Cx Report

The CxA should write the Cx report after installation inspections and functional performance test verification. The report covers all components of the commissioning process, including the following: ·· Executive summary of commissioning process and results, system deficiencies identified and resolution, and outstanding issues ·· Project directory ·· Cx process overview ·· Owner's project requirements ·· Basis of design ·· Submittals ·· Design review log ·· Cx specifications ·· List of systems commissioned ·· Installation verification checklists ·· Functional performance tests ·· Issues log, detailing open and closed issues

Required information for the BOD

The design team is responsible for the BOD. This document will indicate how the project will meet the OPR and includes: Overview of system assemblies Expectations of systems and performance criteria Descriptions of systems and how they will operate Codes and standards the design was based off of Owners directives about how the facility will be used Concepts, calculations, decisions, and product selections, specific design conditions Revision history of the document

EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies

The key to this credit is to know only densely occupied spaces are monitored. These spaces have 25 or more people per 1,000 square feet. Option 1 Enhanced IAQ (1 pt) •natural ventilation CIBSE AM 10 - The CIBSE flowchart can be used to determine if natural ventilation is feasible for the project. •increased ventilation: increase outdoor intake by 30% compared to ASHRAE 62.1 •Next to the outdoor air quality, the building form, orientation, and depth of the floor plate can impact the different types of ventilation selected •Exterior contamination prevention requires teams to design the project to minimize and control the entry of pollutants into the building. Teams demonstrate this through computational fluid dynamics modeling, Gaussian dispersal analysis, wind tunnel modeling, or tracer gas modeling.. A major update in the 2010 standard is that all spaces with natural ventilation must have mechanical ventilation backup unless one of the exceptions applies. For this choice the exception is that during occupied hours, the controls prevent the opening from closing. •Co2 sensors: alarm when CO2 exceeds set point by 10% and/or Option 2 Additional Enhanced IAQ (1 pt) Interior Cross-Contamination Prevention: need self-closing doors and deck-to-deck partitions

Required information for the OPR

The owner is responsible for updating the OPR throughout the project if changes are made. Applicable codes required Detailed anticipated occupancy schedule Number of expected occupants Temperature and humidity requirements Specific thermal zoning requirements HVAC Lighting Plumbing fixture Water heating system types Controls system requirements for lighting and HVAC Energy savings goals LEED certification level desired Project schedule Budget considerations O&M requirements Number of occupants, their function, and the occupancy schedules for the building

SS School Credit Site Master Plan

The project must achieve at least four of the following six credits, using the associated calculation methods. The achieved credits must then be recalculated using the data from the master plan. ·· LT Credit: High Priority Site ·· SS Credit: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat ·· SS Credit: Open Space ·· SS Credit: Rainwater Management ·· SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction ·· SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction

strategy for setting a goal of energy efficiency?

Use ENERGY STAR's Target Finder to develop an energy use intensity (EUI). Using ENERGY STAR's Target Finder, the project team can set an energy-use target for the building. The target is established as energy use intensity (EUI) in kBtu per square foot (kWh per square-meter-year) of source energy use.

EA Credit Renewable Energy Production

Use the building's annual energy cost, calculated in EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance, if Option 1 was pursued; For projects that did not do an energy model, use CBECS for annual energy use and cost. The use of solar gardens or community renewable energy systems is allowed if both of the following requirements are met. · The project owns the system or has signed a lease agreement for a period of at least 10 years. · The system is located with the same utility service area as the facility claiming the use. Percentage renewable energy Points (All, except Core and Shell)): 1%:1, 5%:2, 10%:3 Points (Core and Shell):1%:1, 3%:2, 5%:3 Eligible biofuels: manure, corn landfill gas Ineligible: trash, forest biomass other than mill residue, wood covered with paints, pressure treated lumber To earn 3 points, a Core and Shell project must get 5% of the building's annual energy cost from on-site renewable energy. A school or new construction project that receives 15% of the building's annual average energy cost from on-site renewable energy will earn an exemplary performance point in addition to the 3 possible points for the credit, so this project can earn 4 points total.

WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction

can earn up to 6 points Teams have two compliance paths available for the prerequisite. Compliance path one is prescriptive achievement. This means all installed fixtures are at or below WaterSense maximum levels. Teams using this compliance path provide product cutsheets and fixture schedules and do not need to perform any calculations. This path is only available for the prerequisite, and teams pursuing the credit must select compliance path two, usage-based calculation. This method requires teams to perform calculations to show that the fixtures comply with the requirements in aggregate. Under this compliance path, every individual fixture doesn't need to meet the requirements, but the project fixtures in aggregate do. When using non-potable water, the plumbing system design drawings must highlight the non-potable water system. The supply and demand calculations must show the supply of non-potable water is enough to meet what the project needs. The following can have a WaterSense label: Tank-type toilets (water closet) Water-using urinals Private lavatory faucets Showerheads The following are NOT eligible for WaterSense labels: Tankless toilet Composting toilet Waterless toilet Waterless urinal Public lavatory faucet Different types of nonpotable water will have different mineral contents. Pick those water sources that have the lowest mineral contents, and thus require the least treatment first, to avoid having to treat the water prior to using it. Different sources of condensates - air conditioning, steam systems, ice machines - and runoff from a building's roof require the least treatment. They have low mineral content. Runoff from the ground may require more treatment because of the pollutants that may be picked up from the grounds (fertilizers, oil, etc.). Graywater may have dissolved solids as well and require treatment. If the classification for public or private use is unclear, default to public use flow rates when performing the calculations. In the calculator teams will enter: Type of fixture Flush or flow rate Manufacturer and model Percentage of occupants using the fixture. Acceptable potable water alternatives: Used process water Reverse osmosis reject water Foundation dewatering water If there are different building user groups that will use the building fixtures in different ways, then the project team must calculate each group separately using the USGBC spreadsheet by adding another tab to the spreadsheet. Women: water closet 3 uses per day Men: water closet 1 use per day, urinals 2 uses per day Faucet: 3 uses per day per FTE, 30 seconds per use 1 FTE Woman X 1.6 gallons (water closet conventional flush rate) X 3 uses per day = 4.8 gallons/day 2 FTE Men X 1.6 gallons (water closet conventional flush rate) X 1 use per day = 3.2 gallons/day 2 FTE Men X 1.0 gallon (urinal conventional flush rate) X 2 uses per day = 4.0 gallons/day Sink Flow Rates 3 FTEs [(3 FTEs X 3 uses/day X 30 seconds)/ 60 seconds per minute] X 0.5 gallons per minute = 2.25 gallons/day 4.8 + 3.2 + 4.0 + 2.25 = 14.25 gallons

LT Credit Green Vehicles

green vehicle: min green score of 45 by ACEEE •designate 5% of all parking as preferred for Green Vehicles Option 1: EVSE •provide at least Level 2 charging capacity for 2% of all parking There are three criteria for EVSE: 1. A Level 2 or higher charging capacity 2. Compliance with the regional standard. In the U.S., the most common regional standard for these facilities is the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J1772. Outside the U.S., the International Electro Technical Commission Standard 62196 is common. 3. The EVSE must be Internet addressable. That allows for participation in demand response programs or time and use pricing. Option 2: liquid, gas, or battery facilities for 2% of all parking •For liquid or gas refueling stations that cannot be located outdoors, a dedicated exhaust system must be installed that connects to the outdoors. If preferred parking is not available then provide discounted parking passes for GV: •Include the discount in the building policy documents •Discounts must be for everyone, not select groups, in perpetuity after the project is completed. •20% minimum discount

Extended producer responsibility

measures undertaken by the maker of a product to accept its own and sometimes other manufacturers' products as postconsumer waste at the end of the products' useful life. Producers recover and recycle the materials for use in new products of the same type. To count toward credit compliance, a program must be widely available. For carpet, extended producer responsibility must be consistent with NSF/ANSI 140-2007. Also known as closed-loop program or product take-back.

WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction

•20% reduction from the baseline •all newly installed fixtures must be WaterSense labeled •Energy Policy Act (EPA) of 1992 •2 compliance paths: prescriptive & usage-based calculation •BD+C: ice machine is includes and must be ENERGY STAR •Healthcare, Retail, Schools, and Hospitality projects have additional requirements for water-consuming appliances, equipment, and processes. Dishwashers, food steamers, and combo ovens must meet the standards for appliances. The prerequisite requirements for cooling towers and evaporative condensers are to make sure the equipment has: -makeup water meters -conductivity controllers and overflow alarms -efficient drift eliminators WaterSense aerators are required to have a flow rate of at least 0.8 gallons per minute at 20 psi and no more than 1.5 gallons per minute at 60 psi.

EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets

•5 yr contract for financial investment in at least 50% of buildings electricity from: -Green power: direct purchase (buildings electricity consumption x offset % = A. A x electricity rate = annual fee). -Renewable energy certificates (REC): project obtains environmental attribute of renewable energy. -Carbon offsets: ex. planting trees, changing from conventional to no till farming. (consumption x CO2 emissions = GHG emissions or CO2 equivalent). Can be used for both electricity and nonelectric energy, scope 1 and scope 2. •Types of Emissions -Direct Emissions, scope 1: results from fuel directly burned at building -Indirect, scope 2: associated with energy purchased from a utility -both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are calculated in percentage of offsets Annual 5 yr purchase. Subsidizing Green-e provider to provide this power to the grid. •only credit that can be pursued by a 3rd party offsite •1 Point = 50% offset •2 Points= 100% offset Green Power and Carbon Offsets is a credit that can be pursued at any point during a project. The Green Power and Carbon Offsets credit is based on quantity of energy consumed. Project teams pursuing IP must complete basic basic energy analysis. EAc Renewable Energy Production is based on cost. Net-zero buildings get 2 points without purchasing any additional green power, RECs, or carbon offsets. All other projects must have a 100% offset for two points.

EQ Credit: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

•Develop and implement an IAQ management plan for the construction and preoccupancy phases of the building -During construction, meet or exceed all applicable recommended control measures of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008, Chapter 3. Protect absorptive materials stored on-site and installed from moisture damage. --5 major categories: •HVAC protection •Source Control •Pathway Interruption •Housekeeping •Scheduling -Do not operate permanently installed air-handling equipment during construction unless filtration media with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 8, as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-2007are installed at each return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening such that there is no bypass around the filtration media. -Immediately before occupancy, replace all filtration media with the final design filtration media, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

EQ Prerequisite Minimum Acoustic Performance

•HVAC background noise: 40 dba •Exterior Noise: above 60 dba, project 1/2 mi from significant noise source are exempt •Reverberation time: ANSI Standard S12.60 Classrooms <20,000 ft3 -Option 1: acoustic materials > ceiling area, materials have an NRC of .70 or higher -Option 2: meet calculations of ANSI Standard S12.60 Classrooms > 20,000 ft3 : NRC-CNRC Technology update no. 51

SS Healthcare Credit Places of Respite

•Provide places of respite that are accessible to patients and visitors, equal to 5% of the net usable program area of the building. •Provide additional dedicated places of respite for staff, equal to 2% of the net usable program area of the building. Places of respite must be outdoors, or be located in interior atria, greenhouses, solaria, or conditioned spaces; such interior spaces may be used to meet up to 30% of the required area if 90% of each qualifying space's gross floor area achieves a direct line of sight to unobstructed views of nature. •All areas must meet the following requirements. · The area is accessible from within the building or located within 200 feet (60 meters) of a building entrance or access point. · The area is located where no medical intervention or direct medical care is delivered. · Options for shade or indirect sun are provided, with at least one seating space per 200 square feet (18.5 square meters) of each respite area, with one wheelchair space per five seating spaces. · Horticulture therapy and other specific clinical or special-use gardens unavailable to all building occupants may account for no more than 50% of the required area. · Universal-access natural trails that are available to visitors, staff, or patients may account for no more than 30% of the required area, provided the trailhead is within 200 feet (60 meters) of a building entrance. Additionally, outdoor areas must meet the following requirements. · A minimum of 25% of the total outdoor area must be vegetated at the ground plane (not including turf grass) or have overhead vegetated canopy. · The area is open to fresh air, the sky, and the natural elements. · Signage must meet the 2010 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (Section 1.2-6.3 and Appendix A1.2-6.3:Wayfinding). · Places of respite may not be within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of a smoking area (see EQ Prerequisite Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control). Existing places of respite on the hospital campus may qualify if they otherwise meet the credit requirements.