LEED v4: the program
LEED v4: Where are we now? Engagement Completed six public comment periods Received over 22,000 public comments Over 70 projects enrolled in LEED v4 Beta Program Program Tools Development BD&C, ID&C, EBOM forms through initial development All reference guide content under review Education content in development
LEED v4: MARKET SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS
MARKET SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS Market adaptations Data Centers Warehouse and Distribution Centers Hospitality EB for Schools EB for Retail Homes Mid-Rise LEED ND introduces new rating system Neighborhood Development Plan Neighborhood Development
MARKET SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS
MARKET SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS
MARKET SECTOR IMPROVEMENTS Continuous Improvement: joins commercial update cycle Reweighted: 100 points & aligned certification thresholds Mid-Rise: balloted for projects between 4 and 6 stories Water & Energy Metering: mandatory requirements ENERGY STAR v3: new energy performance program MR and EQ: simplified documentation
LEED v4: LEED is GLOBAL
LEED v4: IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES
LEED Certification Trends Annual trends in LEED certifications showing continued growth year-over-year and over 500 million square feet certified in 2011 alone. Cumulative trends in LEED Certifications showing over 10,000 certified buildings and 1.7+ billion square feet certified as of the end of 2011. Note: Colors represent certification level Green = Certified; Silver = Silver; Gold = Gold; Gray = Platinum
IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES Reduce contribution to global climate change Enhance individual human health Protect and restore water resources Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services Promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles Build a green economy Enhance community quality of life
LEED v4: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES New BD&C (1 point) and ID&C (2 points) credit Focused on discovery portion of integrative process Analysis of energy and water systems Early design decisions informed by site conditions and project goals Document by completing worksheet and providing simple box energy model
Credit 1: LEED for ND Location Credit 2: Sensitive Land Protection Credit 3: High Priority Site Credit 4: Surrounding Density & Diverse Uses Credit 5: Access to Quality Transit Credit 6: Bicycle Facilities Credit 7: Reduced Parking Footprint Credit 8: Green Vehicles
Prereq 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit 1: Site Assessment Credit 2: Protect or Restore Habitat Credit 3: Open Space Credit 4: Rainwater Management Credit 5: Heat Island Reduction Credit 6: Light Pollution Reduction
Prerequisite 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Prerequisite 2: Indoor Water Use Reduction Prerequisite 3: Building Level Water Metering Credit 1: Outdoor Water Use Reduction Credit 2: Indoor Water Use Reduction Credit 3: Cooling Tower Water Use Credit 4: Water Metering
Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance Prerequisite 3: Building-Level Energy Metering Prerequisite 4: Fundamental Refrigerant Management Credit 1: Enhanced Commissioning Credit 2: Optimize Energy Performance Credit 3: Advanced Energy Metering Credit 4: Demand Response Credit 5: Renewable Energy Production Credit 6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management Credit 7: Green Power and Carbon Offsets
Prereq 1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables Prereq 2: C&D Waste Management Planning Credit 1: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction Credit 2: Environmental Product Declarations Credit 3: Sourcing of Raw Materials Credit 4: Material Ingredients Credit 5: C&D Waste Management
Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Prerequisite 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Credit 1: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies Credit 2: Low-Emitting Materials Credit 3: Construction IAQ Management Plan Credit 4: Indoor Air Quality Assessment Credit 5: Thermal Comfort Credit 6: Interior Lighting Credit 7: Daylight Credit 8: Quality Views Credit 9: Acoustic Performance
beta LEED v4
LEED v4 Beta demonstrate leadership: LEED v4 certification guided support: USGBC project point of contact shape the program: provide feedback on tools and resources share your experiences: featured in USGBC marketing, education, & at Greenbuild 2013 register now: limited to 100 projects! Interested? contact cmacken@usgbc.org
LEED v4 Ballot Join USGBC by March 1 Register to vote April 1 30 Vote for LEED v4 June 1-30
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