Presentation Agenda

LEED Overview

Case Study: Heritage Office Interior

Materials

Questions/Discussion

WHAT IS LEED?“Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”

Initiative created by the USGBC to promote sustainable design

Six different rating systems:

Homes

Neighborhood Development

Commercial Interiors

Core & Shell

New Construction

Existing Building

LEED Overview

BUSINESS CASE FOR GREEN

Lower Operating Costs

Improved Employee Performance

Attract Tenants

LEED Overview

HERITAGE OFFICE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR

CASE STUDY

LEED SCORECARD

CASE STUDY

LEED SCORECARD

CASE STUDY

HERITAGE OFFICE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR

Density Map (Left)

Site Map (Above)

CASE STUDY

SS-1 Site Selection

CASE STUDY

Heat Island Effect Reduction

WE-1 Water Use Reduction

CASE STUDY

Intent: Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscaping Maximum water efficiency within tenant spaces to reduce the burden on

municipal water supply Requirements: Reduce plumbing use based on tenant occupancy by 20% No potable water use or irrigation Install landscaping that does not require irrigation

WE-1 Water Use Reduction

CASE STUDY

EA-1.1-1.3 Energy & Atmosphere

CASE STUDY

Intent: Achieve increasing levels of energy performance in two primary ways: by

reducing the amount of energy required, and by using more benign forms The better the energy performance, lower the operations costs Requirements:  Choose one of three options to document energy savings

Achieve a minimum of 15% (1 point) to a maximum of 35% (3 points) reduced lighting power

Install daylight responsive controls to achieve increased conservation Increase HVAC efficiency of 15% (1point) to maximum of 30% (2

points) better than standards

EA-1.1-1.3 Energy & Atmosphere

CASE STUDY

MR-1.2-1.3 Building Reuse

CASE STUDY

Intent: Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve resources Reduce waste & reduce environmental impact of new buildings Requirements:  Maintain at least 40% of existing non-structure components  Strategies:  Identify and maintain as many of the existing interior elements as possible,

during design and construction

MR-1.2-1.3 Building Reuse

CASE STUDY

MR-2.1-2.2 Resource Reuse, 30% Furniture & Furnishings

CASE STUDY

Intent Reuse products and furnishings to reduce demand for virgin materials Requirements:  Choose salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for at least 5% up to a

maximum of 30%  Strategies:  Identify opportunities to salvage and reuse products and furniture into

project design including system furniture, seating and filing systems

MR-4.1-4.2 Recycled Content

CASE STUDY

Intent Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content  Requirements:  Use finishes and materials with recycled content such that the sum of post

consumer recycled content + ½ of the pre-consumer content constitutes a min 10% of the total material value.

 Strategies:  Set project goals for recycled content materials, identify suppliers Ensure compliance during construction

MR-4.1-4.2 Recycled Content

CASE STUDY

MR-5.1 Regional Materials

CASE STUDY

Intent Increase demand for building products that are extracted and manufactured

within the region, thereby supporting the regional economy and reducing environmental impact from transportation

 Requirements: Use a minimum of 20% of construction materials and furnishings that are

manufactured regionally within a radius of 500 miles.

Strategies:   Set project goals for regional materials, identify suppliers

MR-5.1 Regional Materials

CASE STUDY

EQ-3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan

CASE STUDY

Intent Prevent indoor air quality problems resulting from construction/ renovation

process; sustain the comfort and wellbeing of occupants. Requirements:  Develop & implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for the

construction and pre-occupancy phases of the tenant spaces Exceed the design guidelines by (SMACNA) Use filtration to control air supply during construction, MERV 8 or higher Strategies:  Adopt the IAQ management plan during construction Sequence the installation of absorptive materials, such as insulation,

carpeting, ceiling tile and gypsum board to avoid contamination

EQ-4.1-4.2-4.3 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants, Paints & Coatings & Carpet Systems

CASE STUDY

Intent Reduce the quality of indoor air contaminations that are odorous and harmful to the

comfort and wellbeing of installers and occupants Requirements:  All adhesives and sealants used in the building interior must not exceed the VOC

content limit of: Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers: Rule #1168 by South Coast Air

Quality Management District Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard GC-36 Paints: Must meet the limitations and restrictions concerning chemical

components set by Green Seal Standards & (SCAQMD) Carpet & Pad: Meet or exceed Carpet & Rug Institutes testing.

 Strategies:  Specify Low VOC materials, sealants and paint Review product cut sheets, MSD sheets during submittal review

EQ-4.1-4.2-4.3 Low Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants, Paints & Coatings & Carpet Systems

CASE STUDY

ID-1 Innovation in Design

CASE STUDY

Intent Provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for

exceptional performance above LEED in Green Building categories Requirements:  Provide innovation credit intent, compliance and submittals to demonstrate

the design approach and strategies

LEED Accredited Professional

CASE STUDY

Intent Support and encourage the design integration required by a LEED Green

Building project and streamline the application process Requirements:  One principal participant of the project team has successfully completed the

LEED professional Accreditation Exam.

QUESTIONS

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