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How the Five Principles of LEEDTM Can LEAD to Improved Design Operational Efficiencies & Resources Preservation
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LEEDTM
A Firm With Experience
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Earth Tech, Inc. Is National / International
Engineering & Architecture Firm Who Is
Committed To Working For The Government And
Other Municipal / Public Agencies. Through A
Center Of Excellence Within The Chicagoland
Area Earth Tech Has Focused A Large Part Of Its
Efforts Over The Past 15+ Years To The Design
And Construction Of Pubic Works And
Maintenance Facilities.
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Tom Jacobs And Charles Lubecke Are LEED 2.0
Accredited Professionals. Mr. Jacobs Has Over
20+ Years Of Experience Working Within The
Architecture Arena With Participation On Over 30
Public Works / Maintenance Facility Projects. Mr.
Lubecke Has 5 Years Experience With An
Emphasis On Sustainable Design, LEEDTM And
Public / Municipal Architecture.
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IGN Presentation Summary
Issues Promoting Green Infrastructure
Overview Of LEEDTM & Design Process
Case Study Analysis
Budget Philosophies For A Green Project
Creating A Plan Action & Final Thoughts
Question & Answers
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65.2% Of Total U.S. Electricity Consumption
35% Of Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
136M Tons Of Construction & Demo Waste
12% Of Potable Water In The U.S.
40% (3b Tons Annually – Raw Materials: Globally)
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Americans Spend: Average 90% Of Time Indoors
U.S. Businesses Loose $60 - $400 Billion
Complaints: Indoor Environmental Air Quality
Poor Indoor Air Quality
Inconsistent And / Or Lacking Thermal Comfort
Ineffective Or Problematic Lighting
Building Systems Noise / Acoustic Damping
Insufficient Control Of Heating, Cooling & Fresh Air
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IGN A New Philosophy of Design
Design & Construction Practices That
Significantly Reduce Or Eliminate The Negative
Impact Of Buildings On The Environment And Its
Occupants.
Gre
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IGN A New Philosophy of Design
The Practice Of Increasing The Efficiency With
Which Buildings And The Their Sites Use Energy,
Water And Materials. Reducing Building Impacts
On Human Health And The Environment, Through
Better Siting, Design And Construction,
Operations, Maintenance And Removal – The
Complete Building Life Cycle.
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IGN USGBC (United States Green Building Council)
Promotes The Design And Construction Of
Buildings That Are Environmentally Responsible,
Profitable And Healthy Places To Live And Work.
Organization Activities:
Integrate Building Industry Sectors
Lead Market Transformation
Educate Owners & Practitioners
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IGN LEEDTM (Leadership In Energy & Environmental Design)
A Leading-edge System For Designing,
Constructing, Operating & Certifying The World’s
Greenest Buildings.
A Standard
A Process
A Method Of Measurement
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Not a Product you Can Buy!!!
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A Successful LEEDTM Project Becomes A Reality
Before Planning And Programming Ever Begins.
To Effectively Pursue A Certified Sustainable
Project The Stakeholders Need To Establish
Desired Goals Prior To Hiring A Design
Professional To Ensure The New Facility Is Well
Financed And Appropriately Managed.
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Integrating Green with Design
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Integrating Green with Design
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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THE LEEDTM
PROCESS
LEEDTM
Evaluate LEEDTM Benefits
Identify Stakeholders Goals
Project Approval & Financing
Select Project / Design Team
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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Pre - ProjectPlanning
Establish LEEDTM Goals
Facility Tours
Staff Interviews
LEEDTM Strategy Session
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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Synergy of LEEDTM & Design
LEEDTMPlanning &Programming
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Integrate LEEDTM Technologies
Design Development: Facility Layout
Schematic Design: Building Image
Construction Documents: Systems Selection
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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Commissioning & Cost Control
LEEDTMDesign
Execute LEEDTM Technologies
Contractor Selection
Establish Guidelines / Check Points
Construction Oversight
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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Construction Management
LEEDTMBidding &Construction
Verify & Certify LEEDTM Goals
Commissioning & Building Occupancy
Gather & Submit LEEDTM Documentation
Certify Project
Pre-ProjectPlanning
Planning &Programming Design Bidding &
ConstructionProject
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LEEDTM Certified
LEEDTMProjectClose Out
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IGN Prerequisites & Points Required
Certified: 26 - 32 Points
Silver: 33 - 38 Points
Gold: 39 – 51 Points
Platinum: 52+ (69 Possible)
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Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy & Atmosphere
Materials & Resources
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation & Design Process
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IGN PW & Maintenance Facility Design
Administrative / Office Areas
Indoor / Outdoor Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Maintenance Bays
Shops Areas / Parts Storage
Heated / Unheated Storage
Material Bins
Wash Bay
Yard AreasCase
Stu
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IGN Prerequisites & Points Required
Certified: 26 - 32 Points
Silver: 33 - 38 Points
Gold: 39 – 51 Points
Platinum: 52+ (69 Possible)
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Erosion & Sediment Control
Site Selection
Urban Redevelopment
Brownfield Redevelopment
Alternative Transportation
Reduce Site Disturbance
Stormwater Management
Reduce Heat Island Effect
Light Pollution Reduction
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Erosion & Sediment Control
Site Selection
Urban Redevelopment
Brownfield Redevelopment
Alternative Transportation
Reduce Site Disturbance
Stormwater Management
Reduce Heat Island Effect
Light Pollution Reduction
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Water Efficient Landscaping
Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Water Use Reduction
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Water Efficient Landscaping
Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Water Use Reduction
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IGN Energy & Atmosphere
Fundamental Building Commissioning
Minimum Energy Performance
CFC Reduction in HVAC & R Equipment
Optimize Energy Performance
Renewable Energy
Additional Commissioning
Ozone Depletion
Measurement & Verification
Green Power
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Fundamental Building Commissioning
Minimum Energy Performance
CFC Reduction in HVAC & R Equipment
Optimize Energy Performance
Renewable Energy
Additional Commissioning
Ozone Depletion
Measurement & Verification
Green Power
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Storage & Collection of Recyclables
Building Reuse
Construction Waste Management
Resource Reuse
Recycled Content
Local / Regional Materials
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Certified Wood Prer
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Storage & Collection of Recyclables
Building Reuse
Construction Waste Management
Resource Reuse
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Local / Regional Materials
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IGN Indoor Environmental Quality
Minimum IAQ Performance
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
Construction IAQ Management Plan
Low Emitting Materials
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Controllability of Systems & Thermal Comfort
Daylight & Views
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IGN Indoor Environmental Quality
Minimum IAQ Performance
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
Construction IAQ Management Plan
Low Emitting Materials
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Controllability of Systems & Thermal Comfort
Daylight & Views
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Innovation in Design
LEEDTM Accredited Professional
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Innovation in Design
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IGN Efficient Space Planning
The Building Floor Plan Embraces The Perimeter
With An East-west Orientation To Maximize The
Use Of Natural Light To Reduce Artificial Lighting
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IGN Lighting Controls
Energy Efficient Lighting Controls Dim Interior
Lights In Order To Enhance Daylight Harvesting.
Motion Detectors For Light Fixtures Minimize The
Use Of Electric Power When Spaces Are
Unoccupied.
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IGN Monitoring Equipment & Controls
Building Monitoring Equipment Enable Building
Occupants To Control Their Individual Spaces.
Installation Of Operable Windows Increase Air
Change Effectiveness, Decreasing The Use Of
Artificial Ventilation Techniques.
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More Efficient Building Envelop Materials
Encompass Higher R-values Within The Exterior
Walls And Roof Of The Building.
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IGN Energy Use Modeling
Energy Use Modeling Increase The Efficiency Of
The Mechanical Systems Used, Allowing The Use
Of Smaller Equipment That Has A Lower Demand
For Electricity. Overall The Design Features
Incorporated Within The Energy Model Reduce
The Energy Cost By 27% Above The ASHRAE
Standard 90.1-1999.
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Des
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A Vegetated Roof Over A Portion Of The Building
Combined With Light Colored Roofing With High
Emissivity Materials Reduce Island Effect, Thus
Contributing To Temperature Control Within The
Interior Of The Building.
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Des
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IGN Sun Shading & Window Glazing
Strategically Placed Sunshade Devices And
Overhangs With High Performance Glazing And
Low U-values And Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
Control Direct Sunlight Penetration And Reduce
Solar Heat Gain.
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IGN Windmill
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A Windmill Captures Wind Power To Pump Water
From Underground Cisterns To The Wash Bays,
Reducing The Need For Electricity Used Power A
Motor While Reusing Graywater Captured From
Rainfall.
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A 20kw System Of Photovoltaic Panels Capture
The Sun’s Energy To Reduce The Amount Of
Electricity Needed To Generate Power Within The
Building.
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A Commissioning Agent Will Participate In The
Project In Order To Ensure That Fundamental
Building Elements And Systems Are Designed,
Installed And Calibrated To Operate As Intended.
The Commissioning Process Will Include
Installing Monitoring Systems a Manual Outlining
Procedures For Optimal Operation Of The Facility.
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Establish Team, Goals, Expectations & Expertise
Include Specific Goals
Align The Budget During Programming Phase
Design Around the Program For Design
Stay on Track Through Design & Construction
Budg
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Be Aware of Low & High Cost Green Buildings
Utilize Grant Opportunities
Design
Commissioning
Energy Reduction
Materials / Products
Budg
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Reduce Energy Bills & Other Operating Costs
Reduce Cost of Equipment Replacement &
Building Materials Over Time
Increase Productivity & Reduce Absenteeism
Reduces the Use of Natural Resources
Cost
Ben
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of G
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Plan
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Review Materials / White Papers
USGBC Website
Visit Green Buildings
Review Existing Implemented Programs
Utilize Design Professionals / Resources
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IGN A Better Tomorrow Made Possible
Green / Sustainability Is The Future
USGBC / Organizations Are the Innovators
LEEDTM Is The Standard
Government Is The Primary Role Model
Design Professionals Are the Leaders
Everyone Is ResponsibleFina
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Sources: Building Design & Construction White Paper on Sustainability – November 2003 Building Design & Construction White Paper on Sustainability – November 2004USGBC Website 2005 LEEDTM Resource Guide – Second Edition May 2003