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Submit $250 or $500 for each appealed credit review Submit $500 or $800 for each appealed credit review Submit $500 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits Submit $800 to pay for appeal reviews for both credits
A graywater supply system Blackwater treated to tertiary standards Captured rain water Subsurface well
File an appeal to be sure that the strategy is eligible. Read the ID credit catalog document. Read the reference guide to be sure the strategy is not already addressed in an existing credit. Submit one CIR containing all of the strategies in question.
To provide a networking forum for LEED credentialed individuals To provide project teams with a tool to manage the LEED certification process To provide project teams with real-time feedback on questions related to credits To register projects for LEED certification
The project must be a minimum of 10 acres. The project must be a minimum of 20 acres. The project must not exceed 1,500 acres. The project must not exceed 300 habitable buildings
Daylight harvesting system Ground source heat pump Purchase green tags Solar thermal system
Install bicycle racks and showers in a building Locate a project near mass transit Minimize parking lot size Provide Low Emitting Fuel Efficient vehicles to building occupants
Comply with the EPA Construction General Permit Comply with the local requirements and include submittals verifying that the requirements are more stringent Request a variance from the local jurisdiction to be allowed to follow the EPA Construction General Permit Submit an appeal describing the local requirements to GBCI
A regular building occupant who spends a 40 hour workweek in a building The average number of customers during throughout an 8 hour day The maximum number of employees in a building during any 24 hour period The ratio of female and male employees
Increase the size of the parking lot Provide a car-share program that allows the occupants to share vehicles Provide preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles Provide preferred parking spaces close to the entrance for carpools or vanpools
Composting Toilet Conventional Toilet Dual Flush Toilet Low Flow Toilet
Dedicate parking spaces for carpools and vanpools Dedicate parking spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles Exceed minimum zoning requirements for new parking Utilize porous paving materials for 50% of the parking spaces
Demonstrate exemplary performance on an existing LEED credit Have four or more LEED AP's actively working on a project Show a quantifiable environmental benefit from a sustainable measure that is not related to other LEED credits Use pioneering technology to meet the requirements of a LEED credit
Apply a Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) to a project Implement a strategy not covered by an existing credit Implement a strategy that is covered by an existing credit in a unique way on a project Meet the standards of all prerequisites in a rating system
(.5) Pre-Consumer + Post-Consumer (2) Post-Consumer - (.5) Pre-Consume All recycled content is calculated the same Pre-Consumer + (.5) Post-Consumer
Industry-wide (generic) EPD Manufacturer's declaration of environmental performance Product-specific Type III EPD Publicly available, critically reviewed LCA
Bathrooms Hallways Living Rooms Offices
Leadership in Energy and Earth Design Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Leadership in Environmental and Ecology Design Leading Earth and Energy Design
Data Centers Multiple Buildings New Construction Retail
The impact on building energy efficiency The impact on lighting system light pollution The impact on occupant thermal comfort The impact on the heat island effect
Building envelope design Minimum efficiency for motors Ventilation requirements Water heater minimum efficiency
A favorable ruling results in an earned credit Can be requested only by a LEED registered project team member Establishes precedent for future projects Rulings are publically available
The combustion of wood or "wood-derived fuel" is considered waste-to-energy and is included in the referenced criteria project teams pursuing this compliance option must demonstrate that reuse and recycling strategies were exhausted before sending material to waste-to-energy facilities project teams pursuing this compliance option must follow European standards consisting of performance metrics of efficiency and emissions for different types of energy recovery systems the facility must meet the applicable European standards based on the fuel type
Consensus-based Democratic Market-driven Voluntary
preventing tobacco smoke from contaminating the air in occupied spaces preventing tobacco smoke from contributing to the contamination of natural environments providing smoking rooms so that smokers will have a place to smoke freely providing the minimum rate of ventilation required to sufficiently dilute smoke from tobacco
Installing a xeriscape Locating in a dense urban business district where many sustainable businesses are headquartered Utilizing a vegetated roof that grows organic produce Utilizing materials with 100% recycled content
Green Label Plus Green Seal GS-11 SMACNA South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule #1168
abatement commissioning licensing zoning
all taxes delivery costs equipment required for installation labor costs
Choosing invasive plants Choosing locally adapted plants Using nonpotable water Xeriscaping
A CIR can be written to determine if, due to the durability requirements, that the VOC limit can be relaxed None, they will not be able to earn Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings The project can use the budget calculation method to achieve compliance The project narrative can be used to describe the special circumstances
Energy Policy Act of 1992 Energy Policy Act of 2005 IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance User Guide SCAQMD
Can be recycled with a minimum amount of Energy Has a growth cycle of 10 years or less Has a very low life cycle assessment Is naturally grown material that does not require chemical fertilizers to speed the growth cycle
LEED BD+C: Homes LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
Compressed workweek Increase ventilation throughout the day Install incandescent lighting Telecommuting
Building footprint Development footprint Nonconstructed areas Property Size
A government arrangement regarding the use of a building A legal instrument regulating environmental impacts A legal instrument regulating land use A voluntary agreement regarding land use
Energy and water are unrelated environmental issues. Environmental improvements relating to water always have an energy penalty. Water is used to create energy, and vice-versa. Water issues can be safely ignored, while energy issues remain critical.
Count only the portion that is made from within 100 miles of the project site Count the portion of the product made from recycled content If more than 75% of the product is recycled content, count 100% of the product The recycled content only contributes only if it has an Environmental Product Declaration.
Implementing low-flow toilets Installing aerators into lavatory faucet Installing drip irrigation Using graywater for flush fixtures
LEED BD+C: Homes LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
an analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product the comparison of different designs in which the best long-term investment is determined based on the lowest overall cost of ownership the opposite of cradle-to-cradle the same as Life Cycle Cost Analysis
0 years 10 years 2 years 8 years
the product or material must be extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 100 miles of the project the product or material must be extracted, manufactured, and purchased within 500 miles of the project the product or material must be purchased within 100 miles of the project there is no longer a location valuation factor available for cost calculation purposes
$450 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $300 others $550 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $750 others $600 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $800 others $900 USGBC silver, gold, or platinum level members / $1,200 others
cradle-to-cradle cradle-to-gate cradle-to-grave gate-to-gate
Earn a point on a LEED credit Emissions reductions Reduce electrical consumption Reduce the cost of electricity
1 2 (1 base point plus 1 exemplary point) 3 (one for each person) Zero
reuse, recycling, incineration, brownfield remediation reuse, recycling, rapidly renewable resources, regional materials source reduction, recycling, bio-based materials, regional materials source reduction, reuse, recycling, waste to energy
grid pavers mulching sediment basin smaller site
Increased daylight glazing could increase the effects of volatile organic compounds Increased daylight glazing could minimize the impacts of the heat island effect Increased daylight glazing could reduce the need for electric lighting Increased daylight glazing would increase the work-load of the commissioning authority
A greenfield close the highway A marshland that supports endangered species A previously developed site within a brownfield An undeveloped site next to a wetland
Environmental impacts of a product Operating cost Product durability Product first cost
Concrete Cotton Batt Insulation PVC Plastic Piping Steel
Cooling Tower Make-up Kitchen Sinks Showers Water Closets
Light Pollution Reduction Sensitive Land Protection Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
ASHRAE 62.1-2010 ASTM E1903-11 EPA WaterSense Energy Policy Act of 1992
Heat Island Reduction Open Space Optimize Energy Performance Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Environmental Product Declaration Leadership Extraction Practices Material Ingredient Optimization Product Manufacturer Supply Chain Optimization
Kitchen Sinks Lavatories Toilets Urinals
Backlight-uplight-glare (BUG) Calculation method Lucent Prediction Theory (LPT) Luminaire forecast
Anticipated, Earned, and Denied (A/E/D) Earned, Denied, and Audited (E/D/A) Yes and No (Y/N) Yes, Maybe, and No (Y/?/N)
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED BD+C: Schools LEED O+M: Schools
Building Reuse Landscape Irrigation Parking capacity Water use reduction
A meeting with a GBCI representative Online Through a letter mailed or faxed to the GBCI Through an email to the GBCI sent by the project's LEED manager
The absorption of heat by dark, non-reflective hardscapes in urban areas The decrease of relative humidity in urban areas The increase in carbon dioxide emissions in warmer areas The increase in temperature in certain areas due to reduced airflow
The credit must be addressed by an existing credit The credit must be specific to that region The credit must have an intent The credit must submit requirements for compliance
If four people on the project team are LEED AP's, then the project can earn two points If no one on the project team is a LEED AP, one can be hired to do the initial review of the LEED Scorecard and the project would earn a point If the architect and engineer both have LEED AP's in their companies, then the project can earn two points If the mechanical engineer is a LEED AP w/ ID+C specialty the project should qualify for the credit
Prevent erosion Provide benefits for local wildlife Reduce storm water runoff Reduce the amount of water required for irrigation
Homes Operations & Maintenance Operations & Maintenance or Building Design and Construction There are no applicable rating systems
Certified Gold Platinum Silver
Environmental Product Declarations Furniture Renewable Energy Roll-out mat cleaning service providers
Adequate parking is available onsite Native plantings can be used for erosion control The connection to diverse uses is present The zoning approval for the project is easier
Advanced Energy Metering Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Daylight High Priority Site
Energy & Atmosphere Innovation Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency
ASHRAE 55-2010 CIBSE Applications Manual 10 Energy Policy Act of 1992 Green Score
Energy and Atmosphere Indoor Environmental Quality Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency
provide energy modeling calculations provide evidence of waste diverted from landfill provide material safety data sheets or other manufacturer source of VOC data with paint submittals provide site photometric plans
Horizontal illuminance calculated by the highest luminaire for the project Horizontal illuminance calculated by the shortest luminaire for the project Intrusive illumination that is harmless and neutral in effect Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted
Extra contingencies for research Government lobbying fees Life Cycle Analysis Sustainability Expert
ACEEE CARB SCAQMD TSA
Utilizing a vegetated roof can help cool the building Utilizing a vegetated roof contributes to the amount of vegetated open space Utilizing a vegetated roof minimizes the amount of storm water runoff Utilizing a vegetated roof provides habitat protection
To compile a survey to determine building occupant thermal comfort To determine whether a material is pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled content To increase the minimum ventilation requirement to improve indoor air quality To meet the minimum energy performance requirements for LEED certification
Access to public transportation Lower levels of light pollution Opportunity to redevelop a brownfield Reduced stormwater runoff
Central air conditioning Chilled water systems Standard refrigerator Water cooler
Distance to a bus line Distance to parks of at least 1/2 acre Gross floor area of surrounding buildings Number of residential units within 1/2 mile
A rainwater capture and recycling system Installation of low flow lavatory faucets Onsite blackwater collection and infiltration system Plumbing fixtures that meet the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992
Ease of automobile use Less sprawl More efficient public transportation More pedestrian friendly
Fundamental Commissioning Fundamental Refrigerant Management Heat Island Reduction Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
ASHRAE 62.1-2010 CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus SCAQMD Rule 1168
accreditation certification registration ruling
Bicycle Facilities Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Green Power and Carbon Offsets Indoor Water Use Reduction
All listed Innovation Location and Transportation Sustainable Sites
Achieve a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per net acre Locate within 1/2 mile of a subway station Locate within 1/2 mile walking distance of at least 10 diverse uses Redevelop a brownfield site
Doors manufactured 100 miles from the project site from wood harvested from a forest 1,000 miles from the project site Gypsum board manufactured 80 miles from the project site from gypsum mined 40 miles from the project site Plumbing fixtures fabricated in a facility 150 miles from the project site from clay mined within 10 miles of the manufacturing facility. Steel studs made from recycled steel at a melting and rolling plant located 700 miles from the project site
Low-mass airborne particulate matter, often transmitted by wind, from a construction site to an adjacent property Visual phenomenon when nighttime lighting is used at municipal solid waste facilities Waste light caused when lights create a photochemical reaction with gas in the air Waste light from building sites that produce glare, is directed upward, or directed off the site
They allow developments to exceed minimum parking requirements They allow too much mixed-use development They are restrictive regarding bicycle accommodations They do not address issues related to open space
Exhaust air from chemical storage rooms directly outside Install MERV 13 filters on any returns located inside chemical storage rooms Maintain chemical storage rooms at a negative pressure Maintain indoor relative humidity between 0% and 35%.
National Urban Parking Manual Parking Structures Design Manual Traffic Regulations Construction Guide Transportation Planning Handbook
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