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1 THE USGBC San Diego BOARD OF DIRECTORS Welcomes You!

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8 LEED Facts Bazzani Associates Grand Rapids, MI LEED for Homes Pilot Program Certified on: February 7, 2007 Certified 40 Locations & Linkages 9 Sustainable Sites 3 Water Efficiency 6 Energy & Atmosphere 9 Materials & Resources 6 Indoor Environmental Quality 7 Innovation & Design 0 Awareness & Education 0

9 Health Known Health Risks in Buildings: Lead, mercury, asbestos, Radon, Tobacco smoke, CO, NOx, & other combustion pollutants, Formaldehyde & other VOC s, Asthma triggers (mold & other biologicals, particles, pesticides, and other chemicals) Source: epa.gov/indoorairplus

10 Environmental and Social Impact Climate Change Toxic Chemicals Habitat & Species Social Equity

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12 For your grandchildren?

13 McGraw Hill 2008 Report

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17 Greening our Existing Housing Stock

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19 Existing Housing Stock In the United States Median home today was built in 1973* Homes built before 1970 use 40% residential energy** Vast majority of homes today will be in use in 10 yrs. Source: *U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 **Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Photo: Rob Moody

20 Just how to get there Approach and considerations Comprehensive, integrated upgrades Green living and maintenance

21 Whole House Systems-Thinking Approach

22 Professional Integration

23 Climate and Site Design and construct for climate and site issues

24 The Critical First Step: Assess current conditions and hazards Analysis of utility bills Performance testing Blower door, Duct blaster, Combustion safety tests Interview with homeowner Establish goals

25 The Comprehensive Upgrade: Energy Water Materials Indoor Air Quality Site Interior design Photo: Peter Yost Photo: Kevin Stack

26 Green Living and Maintenance Manage: Energy Water Materials Photo: Peter Yost Maintain systems in home Photo: Kevin Stack

27 Theoretical: Whole Return to Investment

28 REGREEN: Residential Remodeling Program Remodeling Guidelines Green Remodel Case Studies Green My Project Tool: Green Strategy Generator Education Additional resources

29 REGREEN: Residential Remodeling Guidelines PDF-based resources complemented by an interactive website Project-based, not project-specific Synergistic with LEED for Homes

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32 Green Home Guide Know how Ask a pro Find a pro Green home programs Local landing page- coming!

33 Home Energy Yardstick Offered by ENERGY STAR Photo courtesy of HOK Architects Corporation

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35 Additional Resources Local utilities: SDG&E Energy centers: CCSE Municipal, State and Federal programs and incentives:

36 Five Energy Efficiency Measures Providing Rapid Return on Investment for Existing Residential Buildings 2/18/2010 For Residential Homeowners

37 Efficient Lighting 2 2/18/2010

38 Efficient Lighting 3 2/18/2010

39 Efficient Lighting 4 2/18/2010

40 Efficient Lighting 5 2/18/2010

41 Efficient Lighting 6 2/18/2010

42 Efficient Lighting 7 2/18/2010

43 Efficient Lighting 8 2/18/2010

44 Efficient Lighting 9 2/18/2010

45 Efficient Lighting 10 2/18/2010

46 Efficient Lighting 11 2/18/2010

47 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

48 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

49 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

50 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

51 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

52 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

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55 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

56 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

57 HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)

58 Windows and Doors 23 2/18/2010

59 Windows and Doors 24 2/18/2010

60 Windows and Doors 25 2/18/2010

61 Windows and Doors 26 2/18/2010

62 Windows and Doors 27 2/18/2010

63 Windows and Doors 28 2/18/2010

64 Windows and Doors 29 2/18/2010

65 Windows and Doors 30 2/18/2010

66 Windows and Doors 31 2/18/2010

67 Windows and Doors 32 2/18/2010

68 Windows and Doors 33 2/18/2010

69 Windows and Doors 34 2/18/2010

70 Insulation 35 2/18/2010

71 Insulation 36 2/18/2010

72 Insulation 37 2/18/2010

73 Insulation 38 2/18/2010

74 Insulation 39 2/18/2010

75 Insulation 40 2/18/2010

76 Insulation 41 2/18/2010

77 Insulation 42 2/18/2010

78 Insulation 43 2/18/2010

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81 Insulation 46 2/18/2010

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83 Insulation 48 2/18/2010

84 Insulation 49 2/18/2010

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86 Insulation 51 2/18/2010

87 Electrical Equipment 52 2/18/2010

88 Electrical Equipment 53 2/18/2010

89 Electrical Equipment 54 2/18/2010

90 Electrical Equipment 55 2/18/2010

91 Electrical Equipment 56 2/18/2010

92 Electrical Equipment 57 2/18/2010

93 Electrical Equipment 58 2/18/2010

94 Electrical Equipment 59 2/18/2010

95 Electrical Equipment 60 2/18/2010

96 Summary Efficient Lighting HVAC Windows and Doors Insulation Electrical Equipment 61 2/18/2010

97 Summary Travis Richards, LEED AP, HERS Rater Senior Energy Efficiency Engineer for Empowered Energy Solutions empoweredenergysolutions.com /18/2010

98 USGBC San Diego GreenMeet February 17 th 2010 *Photo Credit for Images Used in Presentation: Green Hammer and Habitat for Humanity

99 Overview of Presentation LEED Projects Personal Background Natural Talent Design Competition Questions

100 LEED FOR HOMES New Construction Affordable Housing Energy/Envelope & Water Efficiency Responsible Materials Affordability/Incentives

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121 Natural Talent Design Competition 2010 Competition open to students and young professionals Local San Diego competition open registration Winner of San Diego goes onto nationals at GreenBuild Chicago. 4 winners. 2 student groups and 2 young professional groups.

122 SMALL, GREEN, AFFORDABLE LEED for Homes Platinum rated for the elderly sq. ft. Winning designs to be build in New Orleans Broadmoor Neighborhood http/openarchitecturenetwork.org/competitions for more information CALL FOR JURORS

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