CHAPTER 2 - THE GOVERNING BODIES OF LEED - USGBC + GBCI Flashcards
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501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. It was formed in 1993 and based in Washington D.C. Members of USGBC include building owners and users; real estate developers; facility managers; architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors; product and building system manufacturers; government agencies and
nonprofits.
They represent companies and organizations
from across the building industry.
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U.S GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)
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“To transform the way buildings and
communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an
environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and
prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”
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USGBC mission
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Buildings and communities will regenerate
and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a
generation.
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USGBC VISION
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USGBC IS A ___________________based
organization that provides:
● Educational opportunities for both public and industry professionals through workshops and online or live seminars. USGBC helps industry
professionals pursue accreditation as LEED professionals from the Green Building Certification
Institute (GBCI).
● Green building resources, strategies and tools for
project teams and organizations interested in executing green buildings.
● Networking through forums to support green building dialogue and communication.
● Tracks the status of all LEED professionals including Green Associates and AP+.
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VOLUNTARY, MARKET DRIVEN AND CONSENSUS
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THERE ARE TWO (2) ACCEPTABLE WAYS TO REFER TO THE USGBC:
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- U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
- USGBC
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IN 2002, USGBC LAUNCHED ______, THE WORLD’S LARGEST GREEN BUILDING CONFERENCE
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GREEN BUILD
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IS A SEPARATED ENTITY THAT MANAGES THE LEED PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM AND THE LEED PROJECT CERTIFICATION PROCESS. THE GBCI WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2008 WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRERED LEED PROJECT CERTIFICATION THROUGH THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION BODIES ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITURE (ANSI).
GBCI ALSO COMPLIES WITH ISO STANDARD 1704
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GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE (GBCI)
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- GBCI manages the LEED professional accreditation program that includes examination development, registration and delivery.
- GBCI manages the development and implementation credential maintenance program (CMP)
- GBCI administers the LEED project certification process, evaluates a project’s application and provides certification
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GBCI RESPONSIBILITIES
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it determines the continuing education requirements for LEED accredited professionals.
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credential maintenance program (CMP)
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an internationally recognized third party certification program. In 1998, The USGBC launched the first LEED pilot program which is known as LEED version 1.0. It was developed to define and measure green buildings.
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LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
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A project must earn a
minimum number of points in a single rating system to
achieve a certain level of certification.
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LEED CERTIFICATION PROJECT
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Buildings can be certified to one of the following levels:
- 40-49 POINTS
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CERTIFIED
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Buildings can be certified to one of the following levels:
- 50-59 POINTS
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SILVER
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Buildings can be certified to one of the following levels:
- 60-79 POINTS
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GOLD
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Buildings can be certified to one of the following levels:
- 80+ POINTS
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PLATINUM
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a project
that achieved 40-49 points and was awarded the basic
certification level.
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LEED CERTIFIED PROJECT WITH THE UPPER CASE ‘c’
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this is the accreditation of professionals who demonstrate a
certain degree of knowledge in the field of sustainability and
LEED.
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LEED ACCREDITATION OF INDIVIDUALS
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Accreditation is available in three levels or tiers:
● Tier 1
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LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
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Accreditation is available in three levels or tiers:
● Tier 2
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LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL+
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Accreditation is available in three levels or tiers:
● Tier 3
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LEED FELLOW
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these accreditation is earned by passing their respective exams.
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LEED Green Associate (basic
knowledge)
LEED Accredited Professional (technical knowledge of the LEED Rating system)
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must be nominated after 10 years of green building experience.
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LEED FELLOW
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DEVELOPED BY THE USGBC TO ACT AS THE FRAMEWORK FOR PROJECT TEAMS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING LEED CERTIFICATION FOR THEIR PROJECTS.
THE RATING SYSTEMS ARE REVISED AND UPDATED REGULARLY TO RESPOND TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND POLICIES.
LEED CERTIFICATION CAN BE APPLIED TO A BUILDING IN ANY STAGE OF ITS LIFE CYCLE AND THE DIFFERENT RATING SYSTEMS ADDRESS VARIOUS PROJECT TYPES AND SCOPES.
ARE HARMONIZED TO ENSURE IT IS EASY TO SWITCH BETWEEN THEM AND SATISFY THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
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LEED Rating System
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THIS LEED RATING SYSTEM addresses design and construction
activities for new buildings and major renovations of existing buildings.
Major renovations can be major HVAC or large envelope renovations.
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LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
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THIS LEED RATING SYSTEM used when a project owner or developer only controls the design and construction of the building’s core and shell such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as well as its envelope.
appropriate to use if more than 40%
of the gross floor area is incomplete when the project is certified.
LEED FOR CORE & SHELL
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THIS LEED RATING SYSTEM addresses only interior design and
tenant fit outs. It includes everything out of the scope of the LEED Core
& Shell rating system. The two systems work together for full
certification.
LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
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derivatives of LEED for New Construction and LEED for Commercial
Interiors to address unique features of building type
LEED for Schools, LEED for Healthcare, Data Centers, Hospitality, Warehouses and Distribution centers and LEED for Retail
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FOCUSES ON SCHOOL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SUCH AS CLASSROOM ACCOUSTICS, MOLD PREVENTION, ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT AND MASTER PLANNING. ACADEMIC BUILDINGS THAT SERVE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND NON-ACADEMIC BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LEED
LEED FOR SCHOOLS
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applied to buildings of medically related uses
such as clinics, medical and dental offices and medical education and
research centers.
LEED for Healthcare
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addresses buildings or spaces used by retailers such as
banks and restaurants.
LEED FOR RETAIL
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applied to buildings which have high density computing equipment that are used for data storage and processing. It is only used when data centers take up 60%+ of the building
LEED for Data Centers
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used for storage facilities
LEED FOR WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
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used for buildings dedicated to hotels, motels or service industry lodging.
LEED for Hospitality
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rating system
focuses on operation and maintenance activities including limited
construction activities. It is applied to existing buildings to improve
building operation and maintenance. It usually involves retrofitting or
renovating the property.
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
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rating system is used for low- rise (1-3 stories)
residential buildings. Projects that are 4-8 stories should select
Multi-family midrise.
LEED for Homes
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addresses the land use planning of a neighborhood through addressing its components; building design, infrastructure, street design and open spaces.
LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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PROJECT IS STILL IN PLANNING PHASE OF UP TO 75%
LEED ND PLAN
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FOR PROJECTS WHICH ARE NEAR COMPLETION OR WERE DEVELOPED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS
LEED ND BUILT DEVELOPMENT
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LEED FOR ND CONTAINS 5 CREDIT CATEGORIES
1. SMART LOCATION & LINKAGE
2. NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN & DESIGN
3. GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE & BUILDINGS
4. INNOVATION & DESIGN PROCESS
5. REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS
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USE FOR MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON A SITE UNDER CONTROL OF A SINGLE ENTITY
LEED CAMPUS
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used for 25 or more identical projects under BD+C or
O+M (Ex. Walmart)
LEED VOLUME
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IF a rating system is appropriate for more than 60% the gross floor area of a LEED project building or space, then that rating system should be used.
THE 40/60 RULE
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A building can earn multiple certifications using different rating systems. For example, an office building which is certified under LEED for Core & Shell rating system can earn LEED for Commercial Interiors and then the same building can pursue LEED for Existing Buildings Operation & Maintenance certification.
Other examples are buildings certified under NC, CS or Schools may be certified under EB: O&M
MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS
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If the 40/60 rule fails to determine which rating system to select
The project team ultimately decides
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Reference Guide quote to know
“The entire gross floor area of a LEED
project must be certified under a single rating system and is subject to
all prerequisites and attempted credits in that rating system,
regardless of mixed construction or space usage type.”
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is a written guide to assist project teams through the certification process.
For each rating system there is a relevant reference guide for example, the Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C) is the guide for New Construction, Schools and C&S rating systems.
It explains each credit intention, requirements, implementation strategies, references, etc. LEED Reference Guides provide project teams with all the information they need to achieve certification.
It is essentially the LEED code.
LEED REFERENCE GUIDE
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organized so that the
Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C) is
the reference for projects pursuing certification under LEED-NC (LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION), LEED-Schools or LEED-CS rating systems and the Reference Guide for
Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) is the reference for projects pursuing certification under LEED-CI, etc.
LEED VERSION 4 / LEED V4
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LEED-NC
LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
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LEED - S
FOR SCHOOL
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LEED - CS
LEED FOR CORE AND SHELL
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LEED - CI
LEED COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
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LEED - EB
LEED FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
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LEED- H
LEED FOR HOMES
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LEED - ND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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All the LEED rating systems - excluding LEED for Neighborhood
Development - follow a structure that divides green building strategies into the following:
1. Location and Transportation (LT)
2. Sustainable Sites (SS)
3. Water Efficiency (WE)
4. Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
5. Materials and Resources (MR)
6. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
7. Innovation in Design (ID)
8. Regional Priority (RP)
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must raise the bar every few years to continue
pushing the market to greater sustainable heights. As a result they use a______ process which ensures the new LEED rating system adheres more stringently to the triple bottom line through a realistic approach.
7 step
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the 7 step process which ensures the new LEED Rating system adheres more stringently to the triple bottom line through a realistic approach
1. Create and Test Pilot Credits
2. Implement changes in system based on Pilot successes
3. Review and approval by LEED Steering Committee
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. Re-approval by steering Committee if necessary
6. Consensus Approval Vote by members 2/3 approve 50%+ vote
7. New Rating System
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used to determine how LEED
can best address the triple bottom line and properly weigh credits.
There are 7 categories displayed in clockwise decreasing order of
importance.
● All LEED credits are worth a minimum of 1 point.
● All LEED credits are positive, whole numbers; there are no fractions or negative
values.
● All LEED credits receive a single, static weight in each rating system; there are no
individualized scorecards based on project location.
LEED V4 IMPACT CATEGORIES– THE BASIS OF POINT ALLOCATION
(CREDIT WEIGHTINGS)
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are mandatory and credits which are chosen by the project team
based on cost, environmental benefit and organizational goals.
Mandatory elements of the LEED rating systems. A LEED
project team must satisfy all prerequisites. If a project fails to meet any prerequisite then it will NOT be eligible for certification. No points are
awarded for achieving prerequisites.
prerequisites
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non-mandatory optional elements of LEED rating systems.
Project teams choose a combination of credits to earn points towards certification.
Each credit has a certain number of points; if a project meets the requirements of a credit then it earns the points associated with this credit. Different credits are worth different points and the point allocation also depends on the degree in which you
achieve the credit.
credits
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There are two types of credits
Design and Construction
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the project must satisfy all the prerequisites and earn a minimum number of points.
LEED prerequisite or credit has an intent, requirements and
strategies to achieve the credit/prerequisite. For the LEED Green
Associate exam, the intent is very important and many questions relate
back to the reason behind the credit’s existence, while the LEED AP
exams focus on a credit’s requirements and subsequent point
allocation.
earn LEED certification
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
this section mentions the sustainability goals and environmental
benefits of the credit/prerequisite. Essentially “Why the credit exists.”
INTENT
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
describes how the credit fits into the overall sustainability picture
BEHIND THE INTENT
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
this section outlines the options or paths to achieve the credit/prerequisite requirements and specifies the number of points associated with the credit.
REQUIREMENTS
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
General tips and examples of how to implement and document credits
STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
Calculations, special project considerations and international compliance
FURTHER EXPLANATION
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
credits/prerequisites may have synergies or tradeoffs
between them, this section lists the other credits/prerequisites which are affected by achieving this credit/prerequisite.
RELATED CREDITS
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
a list of standards, such as ASHRAE, ASTM and EPA that are used as a requirement to achieve the credit/prerequisite. Federal, state,
local laws and codes are used if more stringent than these standards
REFERENCE STANDARDS
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
explanation of how the credit has changed
CHANGES FROM LEED 2009
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
this section explains and lists the required documents to be uploaded to LEED Online and specifies the declarant
responsible for signing off on the credit/prerequisite.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
some credits/prerequisites have examples to show how they were
achieved.
EXAMPLES
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
additional points that can be earned from some
credits for a project that
greatly exceed or double performance requirements.
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
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sections are mentioned in the LEED rating systems.
definitions for terminology specific to this credit/prerequisite
DEFINITIONS
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A LEED PROJECT MUST SATISFY _________. MPRS ARE MANDATORY; THEY DEFINE THE MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS THAT A PROJECT MUST POSSESS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION
MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (MPRS).
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Prerequisites, MPRs must be met. MPRs are standard across all rating
systems AND have 3 main goals:
● Customer guidance and understanding
● Reinforce LEED’s integrity
● To minimize challenges throughout the LEED certification process
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Each rating system has _______:
1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
– Cannot be designed to move
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
– Include all contiguous land associated with the project
– Must not unreasonably exclude portions of the site which
makes it easier for the project to meet credits and
prerequisites - NO GERRYMANDERING (adjusting the site
boundary)
– The Gross Floor Area of a LEED Project must exceed 2%
3. Must comply with project size requirements (GFA)
– LEED BD+C and O+M - a minimum of 1,000 square feet
– LEED ID+C - a minimum of 250 square feet
– LEED ND at least two habitable buildings and be no larger than 1500 acres.
– LEED for Homes - defined as a “dwelling unit” by all applicable codes.
3 identical MPRs
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a minimum of 1,000 square feet
LEED BD+C and O+M
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minimum of 250 square feet
LEED ID+C
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at least two habitable buildings and be no larger than 1500 acres.
LEED ND
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defined as a “dwelling unit” by all applicable codes.
LEED for Homes
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Credits and prerequisites of all LEED rating systems are consistent and
aligned to make it easier for project teams to switch between rating
systems. Credit Harmonization promotes consistency between the
many LEED Rating Systems.
Credit Harmonization
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USGBC regional councils and chapters have identified 6 credits per
rating system that are of a particular importance to specific areas and
address geographically specific environmental issues.
LEED Online automatically determines a project’s regional priority credits based on its zip code. Each ___________ credit is worth 1 point and no more than 4 points can be awarded for each project under the Regional Priority category. A searchable database of regional priority credits is available by the USGBC website.
Regional Priority Credits
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provide LEED technical advice; they
assess and recommend technical solutions to the LEED Steering
Committee (LSC) for review and approval. TAGs are responsible for
providing technical advice to LEED committees and working groups to
improve credits/prerequisites and support tool development. There are
6 LEED TAGs which represent the first 6 credit categories.
LEED TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUPS
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the third-party verification for LEED certification. A project pursuing LEED certification must satisfy all Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs), prerequisites and a minimum number of credits as described in the applicable rating system. In the past the _____ used
to outsource this process to LEED Reviewing consulting firms but has
slowly migrated the process back in-house to avoid discrepancies
between reviewers. Don’t forget that projects must always meet local,
regional and fire codes first!
GBCI - GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
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THE FIRST STEP IN THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS IS THE_______.
Projects can be registered on the GBCI website (www.gbci.org). The
website has information on registration costs. Registration provides
access via LEED online website (www.leedonline.com) communication,
software tools and other important information.
PROJECT REGISTRATION
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a web based tool which the project team uses to
manage the LEED certification process. LEED online allows project
teams to:
● Complete documentation
● requirements
● Upload required files
● Submit application for review
● Receive reviewer feedback
● Manage project details
● Earn LEED certification
LEED ONLINE
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controls the property, has authority over its elements and
accepts the certification agreement. While the agent is granted
authority by the owner to register the project.
THE OWNER AND AGENT
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automatically assigned by GBCI to the person who registers
the project via LEED Online. The project administrator can be changed
after registration. Project Administrator responsibilities are to:
● Invite team members to the project on LEED online
● Assign credits to team members and give them responsibility to upload/sign
credit forms
● Submit the application for review
● Accept the reviewer feedback
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
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A PROJECT WITH A ________ plays a principal role in the project is
eligible for 1 point under the Innovation in Design category if they have
the correct corresponding specialty. A maximum of 1 point can be
achieved regardless of the number of LEED AP’s. It is not mandatory to
have a LEED AP in the project team to achieve certification but a LEED
AP can do the following:
● Understand the certification process
● Assign credits to team members according to their expertise and the credit
requirements
● Coordinate between team members from different disciplines
● Manage the credits documentation and uploaded files
● Coordinate between local codes and standards and LEED requirements
LEED AP+
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A project that meets all the required MPRs and prerequisites and can
achieve the minimum number of points to earn a certification level is a
candidate for LEED certification.
ELIGIBILITY
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It is a form provided by the USGBC that includes the prerequisites and
credits of the selected rating system.
This form is used by the project
team (often during a charrette) to determine if they can meet all the
prerequisites and the certification level they can achieve.
PROJECT CHECKLIST (LEED CREDIT SCORECARD)
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THE THREE PHASES OF CREDIT APPLICATIONS
1. PREDESIGN - DISCOVERY
2. SCHEMATIC DESIGN - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3. FEEDBACK MECHANISMS - OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING
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used to document and verify credit/prerequisite compliance.
____ or templates are Adobe interactive PDF forms accessible by Project Administrator and project team members via LEED online.
Each credit/prerequisite has its form which lists the documentation requirements for its achievement and is signed by a specified team member.
CREDIT FORMS
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are built in for the credits that
need calculations.
CALCULATORS
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APPLICATION PROCESS OUTLINE - IRMGSDIRDQ
1. Initiate Discovery Phase – Follow steps in the Integrative Process Credit
2. Select a Rating System – Use the 40/60 rule to pick the appropriate LEED Rating system
3. Check MPR compliance
4. Establish Project Goals - align with the project’s context and the values of the project team,
owner, or organization. This is accomplished through a goal-setting workshop (see IP)
5. Define project scope – map the LEED Project boundary and explore any special certification
programs such as Volume or Campus applications
6. Develop LEED scorecard (see above) – Select Y/?/N for each credit based on expectations
7. Continue Discovery Phase – additional cost and strategy analysis
8. Continue Iterative Process – repeat the 7 steps above until satisfaction
9. Assign Roles and Responsibilities – One team member leads the process and manages the
application and documentation
10.Consistent Documentation – gather data at regular intervals to ensure ongoing progress
11.Quality Assurance – review all LEED documentation to avoid errors prior to submission
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some of the project credits/prerequisites can be
submitted during the design phase as outlined in the LEED reference guide. Other credits/prerequisites must be submitted during the construction phase. Only after the construction process can these points be earned.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
SPLIT REVIEW
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all credits and prerequisites are
submitted for review at one time. The project team can choose the option that best suits their project case. Only available for LEED BD+C and ID+C.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
COMBINED REVIEW
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AFTER THIS PROCESS THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR WILL RECEIVE A PRELIMINARY RATING AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PER CREDIT. THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR HAS THE OPTION TO APPEAL THE REVIEWER'S DECISION.
REVIEW PROCESS
PRELIMINARY REVIEW
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Any new information is reviewed and a final
rating is received by the Project administrator. The project administrator has the option to appeal the reviewer’s decision, but once the decision is accepted no further appeals may be made. The project cannot reapply for LEED certification if it is denied.
Once certification is accepted the project will be included in the LEED Project Directory and a plaque will be received based on points achieved.
FINAL REVIEW
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project team needs any clarification regarding any credit or prerequisite then they may send a credit interpretation request at a cost of $220 for each request.
can be submitted by the project team at any time after the project registration. CIR requests must not exceed 600 words or 5000 characters including
spaces. No attachments, cut sheets or drawings are allowed within a CIR request except for LEED ND where a site plan can be attached.
_______________ are the reviewers’ responses to these requests, credit interpretation rulings constitute precedents. If a project
team encounters unclear issues they should:
- search the reference guide for help
- contact USGBC customer services for answers
- send a credit interpretation request
PROJECT CREDIT INTERPRETATION REQUESTS/RULINGS (CIRS)
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● Precedent setting version of Credit Interpretation Rulings
● A LEED Interpretation requires more time than a CIR because it can be applied to
multiple projects and rating systems after a decision is made
LEED Interpretations
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Projects can comply with credits while not adhering to explicit requirement documentation in the reference guide through ACPs.
If the project team believes they satisfy the credit’s intent through a method outside of the existing reference guide they can submit documentation explaining credit compliance.
Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs)
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The library is compiled of a number of innovative credits which have not gone through the USGBC’s drafting and balloting process for approval.
Projects are encouraged to test LEED pilot credits through the Innovation in Design credit category as a means of advancing LEED.
LEED Pilot Credit Library
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The GBCI manages the LEED credentials and exams and there are 3 tiers of credentials
● demonstrates a solid and current foundation in green
building principles and practices.
LEED Green Associate;
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The GBCI manages the LEED credentials and exams and there are 3 tiers of credentials
● a credential that affirms an advanced knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system.
LEED AP
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The GBCI manages the LEED credentials and exams and there are 3 tiers of credentials
● a highly accomplished class of individuals nominated by their peers and distinguished by the caliber of their contributions to advancing the
field of green building.
LEED Fellows;
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The GBCI also developed a continuing education process known as the_____ In order to maintain a LEED credential, the LEED professional must;
● Earn continuing education (CE) hours as described in the CMP within a 2 year
reporting cycle
○ LEED Green Associates must earn 15 CE hours (3 must be LEED-specific)
○ LEED APs with Specialty must earn 30 CE hours (6 must be LEED-specific), as well as 6 additional hours for each additional specialty.
● CE hours must be earned and reported during the 2 year reporting cycle after passing.
● A $50 renewal fee must be paid by all LEED Professionals every 2 years
Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
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RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING
- LEED RATING SYSTEMS
- LEED REFERENCE GUIDES
- LEED EDUCATIONAL COURSES AND RESEARCH PROJECTS
USGBC
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PROVIDES THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION FOR LEED PROJECT CERTIFICATION AND LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS. IT PROVIDES
○ LEED project certification process from registration to certification
○ LEED professional credentials examination and accreditation
○ The Credential Maintenance Program
GBCI
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○ LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP+)
○ LEED Green Associates
○ LEED certified projects (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum)
LEED
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individuals are accredited to be
LEED Green Associates or LEED APs.
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Buildings are ___________ a certification level ranging from Certified (with upper
case ‘c’) to Platinum.
certified (with lower case ‘c’) to
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___________ cannot be accredited or certified.
Companies and products
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designed to promote the transformation of the
homebuilding industry towards more sustainable practices. It is now
more similar to the other rating systems versus LEED 2009.
LEED for Homes
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● Location and Transportation (LT)
● Sustainable Sites (SS)
● Water Efficiency (WE)
● Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
● Materials and Resources (MR)
● Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
● Innovation in Design (ID)
● Regional Priority (RP)
LEED FOR HOME CREDIT CATEGORIES
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provide in-the-field verification services at each and every LEED for Homes Project. ALL _______work with LEED for Homes Provider Organizations to complete the verification process on each LEED for Homes project.
_________ must be involved with the project from the design and throughout the construction process.
_________ are responsible for:
● Providing on-site verification of services
● Assembling the Project Submittal Package and submitting it for certification review
● Verifying that the home is designed and built to the requirements of the LEED for Homes rating system
GREEN RATERS
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provide quality assurance oversight for each
Green Rater.
_____ are local organizations or companies selected by the USGBC based on their demonstrated experience to manage a team of Green Raters and support builders of high-performance homes.
They can also be a Home Energy Rating System Rater (HERS Rater).
A provider is responsible for the following:
● Recruitment and registration of projects
● Coordination and oversight of Green Raters
● Certification of LEED for homes
● Quality assurance
LEED for Homes Providers
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Steps to participate FOR LEED FOR HOME
1. Contact a LEED for Homes Provider and join the program
2. Identify a project team
3. Build the home
4. Certify the project
5. Market and sell the LEED home
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Eligible building types
Single family homes
Low-rise multi-family (1 to 3 stories)
Mid-rise multi-family (5 to 8 stories)
o 50%+ of Gross Floor Area residential
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Important Notes:
● LEED for Homes does not use LEED ONLINE
● LEED for Homes uses ENERGY STAR for homes to measure energy efficiency
● LEED for Homes is the only rating system that adjusts points based on the size of
the project and its effect on resource consumption
● LEED for Homes Providers are contacted by the USGBC for quality assurance
● Green Raters are contracted by the owner to inspect, document and assist the
LEED process
● Documentation flows from the owner green rater LEED for Homes Provider
USGBC/GBCI
● The LEED project must be defined as a “dwelling unit” by all applicable codes
● LEED for Homes and Multifamily Lowrise – 1-3 stories. 3-5 story projects may
choose the rating system corresponding to the ENERGY STAR program in which
they are participating.
