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Greening Existing Buildings. Sponsors. The U.S. Green Building Council. A national nonprofit representing all sectors of the building industry - Architects - Environmental Groups - Engineers - Utilities - Product Mfrs - Universities - Building Owners - Federal, State, Local Government
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The U.S. Green Building Council • A national nonprofit representing all sectors of the building industry - Architects - Environmental Groups - Engineers - Utilities - Product Mfrs - Universities - Building Owners - Federal, State, Local Government • Promote the design, construction and operation of environmentally responsible, profitable, healthy places to live and work • Launched in 2000, LEED is the most complete rating system for green buildings
LEED Programs • Building Certification – LEED Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum • Professional Accreditation • Training Workshops • Educational Resources • www.usgbc.org
LEED EB Pilots California EPA Headquarters Sacramento CA
LEED EB Pilots Brengel Technology Center Milwaukee WI
LEED EB Pilots JohnsonDiversey Headquarters Sturdevant WI
What is LEED Certification? The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for high-performance, sustainable buildings.
New Construction Commercial Interiors Core & Shell LEED Family of Products Existing Buildings
The LEED-EB Rating System Addresses: • Initial certification of existing buildings • Ongoing re-certification of existing buildings first certified under LEED-EB • Ongoing re-certification of existing buildings first certified under LEED-NC
Why Certify? • Establish recognized leadership in the green building sector • Validate achievement through third party review • Assure ongoing achievement of improved building operations and upgrades • Contribute to a growing green building knowledge base • Earn LEED Certification plaque and certificate
Green BuildingCharacteristics • Optimal environmental & economic performance • Increased efficiencies saving energy and resources • Satisfying, productive, quality indoor spaces
Economic Benefits of Green Design • Lower Construction Costs • Reduced Operating Costs • More Productive Environment • Higher Valuation of Building • Higher Visibility & Marketability • Reduced Insurance & Risk of Liability
LEED EB Pilot National Geographic Society Headquarters, Wash., DC The Society added $24M in value from this LEED certification from a higher appraised value, raising tenant rents, lower operating costs, increased credit rating from Moodys, & lower interest rates on large loans secured to the building. Presentationat 2003 Congressional Green Building Luncheon by Chris Liedel, CFO, National Geographic Society.
LEED-EB Rating System • Self-assessing system to guide project development • 4 levels of certification LEED EB • LEED Certified 32-39 points • Silver Level 40-47 points • Gold Level 48-63 points • Platinum Level 64-85 points
LEED EB Point Categories Sustainable sites 5 Water efficiency Energy & atmosphere Materials & resources Indoor environmental quality
Sustainable Sites Prerequisite • Erosion & Sedimentation Control • Age of Building Credits • Green Site and Building Exterior Management • High Development Density Building and Area • Alternative Transportation • Reduced Site Disturbance • Storm Water Management • Heat Island Reduction • Light Pollution Reduction
Water Efficiency Prerequisites • Minimum Water Efficiency • Discharge Water Compliance Credits • Water Efficient Landscaping • Innovative Wastewater Technologies • Water Use Reduction
Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisites • Existing Building Commissioning • Minimum Energy Performance • based on EPA ENERGY STAR • Ozone Protection Credits • Optimize Energy Performance • On-Site & Off -Site Renewable Energy • Building Operation & Management • Additional Ozone Protection • Performance Measurement • Document Sustainable Building Cost Impacts
Materials & Resources Prerequisite • Source Reduction and Waste Management Credits • Source Reduction and Waste Management • Toxic Material Source Reduction • Construction Waste Management • Use of Alternative Materials • Use of IAQ compliant Products • Sustainable Cleaning Products & Materials • Occupant Recycling • Additional Toxic Material Reduction
Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisites • Outside Air & Exhaust Systems • Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control • Asbestos removal/encapsulation • PCB Removal Credits • Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring • Increase Ventilation • Construction IAQ Management • Documenting Productivity Impact • Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control • Controllability of Systems • Thermal Comfort • Daylighting / Views • Contemporary IAQ Practice • Green Cleaning
Environmental Impact of Buildings Americans spend as much as 90% of time indoors Buildings: • Consume almost 40% of all energy • Add 40% to atmospheric emissions • Use 68% of all electricity • Use 12% freshwater, 88% potable water • Take up to 40% municipal solid waste stream • Use of 40% of all wood and raw materials • Exploit significant amounts of land
Industry Leaders in Greening Existing Buildings http://www.sustainablebuiltenvironments.org Each Alliance Member is a sustainability leader utilizing a successful, environmentally conscious approach to its business, garnering global third-party recognition. One reason for this success is our understanding of the impact facilities have on an organization’s sustainability goals.
For More Information on LEED-EB US Green Building Council • www.usgbc.org LEED for Existing Buildings • www.usgbc.org/leed/ • Michael ArnyLEED-EB Committee Chair President, Leonardo Academy michaelarny@leonardoacademy.org 608-280-0255 Updated: 03/30/04