LEED Green Associate Jaime Kelley, LEED AP BD+C, BPI Lawrence Lile, - PDF document

12/10/2013 LEED Green Associate Jaime Kelley, LEED AP BD+C, BPI Lawrence Lile, PE, LEED AP BD+C Jaime: jaime.kelley@live.com 314-406-3065 Lawrence: lawrencelile@gmail.com 573-657-0231 U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter: www.usgbc-mogateway.org 314-577-0854 ���������������������������������� 2 Overview • USGBC, GBCI, and LEED Basics • LEED Credentialing Program • Exam Content, Quizzes and Study Tips 1

12/10/2013 3 LEED Rating Systems 5 (+ 2) Major Credit Categories : (across most Rating Systems*) Sustainable Sites (SS) Water Efficiency (WE) Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Materials & Resources (MR) Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Innovation & Design (ID) Regional Priority *Rating System Exceptions: Homes & Neighborhood Development 4 LEED Rating Systems System Specific Credits Homes � Location and Linkages � Awareness and Education Neighborhoods � Smart Location and Linkages � Neighborhood Pattern and Design � Green Infrastructure and Buildings 2

12/10/2013 5 LEED – Sustainable Sites Choosing a building's site and managing that site during construction are important considerations for a project’s sustainability. The Sustainable Sites category � discourages development on previously undeveloped land � minimizes a building's impact on ecosystems and waterways � encourages regionally appropriate landscaping � rewards smart transportation choices � controls stormwater runoff � reduces erosion, light pollution, heat island � effect and construction-related pollution 6 LEED – Sustainable Sites LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 3

12/10/2013 7 LEED – Sustainable Sites Sustainable Sites – Subcategories � Transportation � Site Selection � Site Design and Management � Stormwater Management LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 8 LEED – Sustainable Sites Efficient Transportation is not a new idea LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 4

12/10/2013 9 LEED – Sustainable Sites Transportation Environment � Vehicle emissions contribute to climate change � Miles of roads and parking lots require large amounts of energy to construct Economy � Building and maintaining roads has a big economic cost. � Individual purchases of oil and gas for vehicles is a large expense Community � Human health is affected by transportation in many ways, including reduced physical activity LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 10 LEED – Sustainable Sites Transportation � Buildings generate demand for transportation, but also can reduce transportation impacts – Why? How? � Primary Resources: Transportation, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ( Core Concepts :1st ed p29, 2nd ed p53 ) � GHG emissions from transportation result from vehicle technology, transportation fuels, and land use � We need significant changes in land use � Urban sprawl increases transportation demand � Good planning can reduce VMT (vehicle miles traveled) LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 5

12/10/2013 11 LEED – Sustainable Sites Transportation Strategies: � Locate near mass transit � Use existing transportation networks � Limit parking � This will spark interest in alternative transportation � Encourage carpooling � Designate preferred parking spaces for carpool vehicles LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 12 LEED – Sustainable Sites Transportation Strategies (cont.): � Promote alternative fuel vehicles � Provide a refueling station on-site � Offer incentives � Create an alternative commuting incentive program for building occupants � Support alternative transportation � Provide alternatives to single-occupancy car commuting LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 6

12/10/2013 13 LEED – Sustainable Sites Sustainable Sites – Subcategories � Transportation � Site Selection � Site Design and Management � Stormwater Management LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 14 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Selection Environment � Loss of land & destruction of habitats lessens biodiversity of plants & animals Economy � Appropriate development protects buildings from floods & landslides Community � Intentional development preserves natural areas for enjoyment, increases connection to nature LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 7

12/10/2013 15 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Selection Opportunities to protect habitat, restore degraded areas – Why? How? Primary Resources: Brownfields ( Core Concepts: 1st ed p31, 2nd ed p51 ) � “Real property…..with the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance……” Restoration of brownfields can be regenerative and improve social, economic and environmental conditions � EPA has resources for brownfield redevelopment LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 16 LEED – Sustainable Sites Sustainable Sites – Subcategories � Transportation � Site Selection � Site Design and Management � Stormwater Management LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 8

12/10/2013 17 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Environment � Use of native species will minimize irrigation and chemical use, protect quality and quantity of available water Economy � Use of native plants requires less expense for water, fertilizer, pesticides Community � A well designed site will create connections with the natural environment LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 18 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Reduce environmental impacts, minimize maintenance costs, contribute to restoration & regeneration – Why? How? Elements of effective site design and management: � Native plantings � Water efficient irrigation � Minimal hardscape � Optimal exterior lighting � Sustainable site maintenance LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 9

12/10/2013 19 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies: � Build small � Minimize building footprint; maximize open space LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 20 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies: � Minimize hardscape � Use permeable surfaces LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 10

12/10/2013 21 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies: � Minimize water usage � Water-efficient irrigation systems � Nonpotable water for irrigation � Evapotranspiration controllers � Don’t use irrigation LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 22 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies (cont.): � Use reflective materials � Exterior surfaces with high SRI values to enhance illumination levels and reduce heat island impact � Nonroof (white concrete) � Roof (white, green/vegetated & metal roof) � Develop a sustainable management plan � Addresses chemicals, cleaning of hardscape and building exterior � Integrated pest management program LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 11

12/10/2013 23 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies (cont.): � Eliminate light pollution � Thoughtful interior and exterior lighting strategies � Interior lights programmed to turn off after business hours � Low-intensity shielded exterior light fixtures � Light areas only as required for safety and comfort � Use the minimum amount of light necessary LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 24 LEED – Sustainable Sites Site Design and Management Strategies (cont.): � Plant sustainable landscapes � Use or restore native and adapted plants � Requires less maintenance and irrigation � Fewer or no applications of chemical fertilizers and pesticides � Reduces maintenance costs over the life of the building � Prevents soil erosion and sedimentation which can degrade property and cause sedimentation of local water bodies LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 12

12/10/2013 25 LEED – Sustainable Sites Sustainable Sites – Subcategories � Transportation � Site Selection � Site Design and Management � Stormwater Management LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 26 LEED – Sustainable Sites Stormwater Management Environment � Development changes a site’s ecosystem. Plants and animals provide ecological services, including stormwater management Economy � It is expensive to provide man-made stormwater management – initial cost, maintenance costs Community � Clean surface water can provide recreational activities, achieved with proper stormwater runoff management LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 13

12/10/2013 27 LEED – Sustainable Sites Stormwater Management Control stormwater, protect quality of surface and ground water – Why? How? LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 28 LEED – Sustainable Sites Stormwater Management Primary Resources ( Core Concepts: 1st ed p34, 2nd ed p57 ) � Low-Impact Development � Non-point source pollution is a threat to surface water quality and aquatic ecosystems � LID addresses how water enters a site, is stored, and leaves a site � LID must be coordinated and balanced with other aspects of neighborhood and community design � Stormwater Management � Heat Island Effect LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. Course 14