LEED AP BD+C Made Easy

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1 LEED AP BD+C Made Easy 1 Course Objective Prepare yourself for LEED AP BD+C examination in 6 to 8 Weeks 2 1

2 Author s Profile: K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed 1999: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Bharathidhasan University, India 2002 Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Specialized in Heat Power Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, India Academics: Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Heat & Mass Transfer, Thermal Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics etc 3 Author s Profile: K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed contd till date MEP Contracting, Energy Audits, Green Building facilitation, CFD Simulation for buildings 2007: Qualified as Certified Energy Manager and Auditor, BEE India 2008: LEED AP,2010: LEED AP BD+C, 2011: LEED AP O+M 2014: Qualified as ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Assessment Professional and GSAS Certified Green Professional. Conduct LEED training courses from March 2010, trained more than 1500 Professionals. 4 2

3 Supporting Authors: Mr. Arshad Siddiqui, Architect, LEED AP BD+C & ID+C Trainer & Consultant, Green Building Academy 5 Who Should take this course? Candidates who passed LEED Green Associate Examination Candidates who have under gone a course on LEED Green Associate or familiar with LEED Green Associate course contents Does not cover the basics of Green Buildings or LEED 6 3

4 Course Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Location and Transportation Chapter 3: Sustainable Sites Chapter 4: Water Efficiency Chapter 5: Energy & Atmosphere Chapter 6: Materials & Resources Chapter 7: Indoor Environmental Quality Chapter 8: Integrative Process Chapter 9: Innovation & Regional Priority 7 Chapter 1:Introduction 8 4

5 Learning Objectives Review of LEED Rating Systems Review of LEED Certification requirements Categories in BD+C Rating system Minimum Program Requirements Course structure Exam preparation tips 9 LEED Rating System families LEED for BD+C Applicable for New construction and Major renovation of buildings* LEED for ID+C Applicable for Projects whose scope is limited to interior fit out LEED for O+M Existing buildings undergoing improvement Minor upgrade may be included LEED for ND Applicable for Land development projects. Mixed use developments etc LEED for Homes Applicable for all residential projects except high rise residential building 10 5

6 LEED for BD+C adaptions LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED BD+C: Core and Shell LEED BD+C: Schools LEED BD+C: Retail LEED BD+C: Healthcare LEED BD+C: Data Centers LEED BD+C: Hospitality LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers 11 LEED BD+C: Credit Categories Integrative Process (IP) Location and Transportation(LT) Sustainable Sites(SS) Water Efficiency(WE) Energy & Atmosphere(EA) Materials & Resources(MR) Indoor Environmental Quality(IEQ) Innovation (Inn) Regional Priority(RP) Prerequisites & Credits 12 6

7 Minimum Program Requirements for LEED BD+C Projects Must be in a permanent location on existing land Must use reasonable & consistent site/leed boundaries Must comply with project size requirements 1000 sq.ft for LEED BD+C 13 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction NC WD CS Sc Rt Hc Hs DC 14 7

8 Prerequisite/Credit Design/Construction NC Sc CS Rt Hc Hs DC WD 15 Intent Requirements NC, Sc, CS, Rt, Hs, DC, WD, Hc Behind the Intent Step by Step Guidance Further Explanation Strategies / Implementation Required Documentation / Calculations Related Credit Tips Changes from LEED 2009 Reference Standards Exemplary Performance Definitions 16 8

9 Preparing for the exam Spend 1-2 Hrs/day for the first 5 weeks Spend longer hrs during the week before the examination Active participation during the course. Use the forum to clarify your doubts Use our study materials as primary resource Take practice questions Refer to Reference manual when you need more explanation or clarification 17 Thank You and Good Luck 18 9