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Introduction to LEED-CI: A Green Building Rating System

Learn about LEED-CI, a green building rating system by the U.S. Green Building Council focusing on high-performance interior spaces. Discover its goals, categories, certification levels, and benefits in various project types. Find out how to start your LEED-CI project and make a positive impact on the environment, economics, and occupant well-being.

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Introduction to LEED-CI: A Green Building Rating System

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  1. An Introduction to LEED-CI:A LEED Green Building Rating System from the U.S. Green Building Council As of 11.08.04

  2. LEED Green Building Rating System™ under development • LEED-CS (core & shell) • LEED-H (homes) • LEED-ND (neighborhood developments) available • LEED-NC • (new construction) • LEED-CI (commercial interiors) • LEED-EB (existing buildings, operations and maintenance) As of 11.08.04

  3. intentions of the CI rating system • provide a voluntary standard for high performance green interior spaces • measure and verify green project achievements • promote integrated, sustainable design • recognize leaders • raise awareness transform the built environment! As of 11.08.04

  4. when to use LEED-CI • fit outs of interior spaces that don’t include whole building or system upgrades • tenant upgrades • works with LEED-CS to establish green building criteria for developers and tenants As of 11.08.04

  5. Corporate Offices NGO Offices Design Offices Government Offices Law Firms Medical Facilities Laboratory Libraries Banks University Buildings Historic Buildings Showrooms Arts Centers Theaters Hospitality Suites Retail Restaurants Spa LEED-CI project types As of 11.08.04

  6. LEED-CI certified projects Certified Buildings • Number of Buildings: 21 • Floor Area of Buildings: 1,612,021 Ownership of Buildings • Non-Profit: 4 • Business: 17 As of 11.08.04

  7. LEED-CI categories & points • sustainable sites 7 • water efficiency 2 • energy& atmosphere 12 • materials& resources 14 • indoor environmental quality 17 • innovation& design process 5 TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE57 As of 11.08.04

  8. measuring achievement Points are awarded under LEED-CIwhen the requirements of a credit are satisfied. Total points awarded determines the level ofcertification. LEED-CI: levels of certification Certified 21-26 points Silver 27-31 points Gold 32-41 points Platinum 42-57 points As of 11.08.04

  9. LEED-CI point distribution + innovation in design process As of 11.08.04

  10. sustainable sites goals • develop only appropriate sites • reuse existing buildings and/or sites • protect natural and agricultural areas • reduce need for automobiles • protect and restore sites As of 11.08.04

  11. water efficiency goals • reduce the quantity of water needed for the building • reduce municipal water supply and treatment burden As of 11.08.04

  12. energy and atmosphere goals • Establish energy efficiency and system performance • Optimize energy efficiency • Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources • Supply ozone protection protocols As of 11.08.04

  13. materials and resources goals • reduce the amount of materials needed • use materials with less environmental impact • reduce and manage waste As of 11.08.04

  14. indoor environmental quality goals • establish good indoor air quality • eliminate, reduce and manage the sources of indoor pollutants • ensure thermal comfort and system controllability • provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment As of 11.08.04

  15. Why Certify?triple bottom line benefits “Incorporating USGBC’s LEED standards into University practices makes sense from all angles: financial, environmental, and human health.” – David Beaudoin, CEM, Manager of Operations, Energy & Utilities, Harvard School of Public Health; LEED-CI Pilot Project Build Green. Everyone Profits. As of 11.08.04

  16. environmental benefits • reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption • buildings represent: • 39% of U.S. primary energy use • 70% of electricity consumption • 40% of raw materials use globally • 12% of potable water consumption As of 11.08.04

  17. economic benefits • increase building valuation and ROI • optimize life-cycle economic performance • qualify for state and local incentives • reduce operating costs • according to U.S. EPA research, tenants can save about 50 cents per square foot each year through strategies that cut energy use by 30%. This can represent a savings of $50,000 or more in a five-year lease on 20,000 square feet As of 11.08.04

  18. occupant benefits • decrease vacancy, improve retention • reduce liability • high worker productivity • a study by Carnegie Mellon University measuring the relationship between increased lighting control and productivity showed an average increase of 7.1% in productivity As of 11.08.04

  19. how to get started • visit www.usgbc.org/LEED to learn more about LEED-CI, review a copy of the rating system, and check out the FAQ • attend a LEED-CI Workshop • get involved with your local chapter • register your LEED-CI project online at www.usgbc.org/LEED • contact us at leedinfo@usgbc.org As of 11.08.04

  20. formore information,please visitwww.usgbc.orgor call us at(202) 828-7422 As of 11.08.04

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