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Thinking Outside the House LEED for Homes in Nontraditional Buildings Maureen McGeary Mahle Steven Winter Associates, I

Thinking Outside the House LEED for Homes in Nontraditional Buildings Maureen McGeary Mahle Steven Winter Associates, Inc. NY Green Building Conference. AIA/CES.

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Thinking Outside the House LEED for Homes in Nontraditional Buildings Maureen McGeary Mahle Steven Winter Associates, I

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  1. Thinking Outside the HouseLEED for Homes in Nontraditional BuildingsMaureen McGeary MahleSteven Winter Associates, Inc.NY Green Building Conference

  2. AIA/CES The U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapteris a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

  3. Learning Objectives • Thinking Outside the House: LEED for Homes in Nontraditional Buildings / -NYSGBC42 / 2011 • Learning Units: 1 • Credit Designations: LU|HSW|SD • Discuss which types of projects are eligible for LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR • Explore SENIOR HOUSING projects pursuing LEED certification • Investigate STUDENT HOUSING projects pursuing LEED certification • Intro to LEED for Homes • Eligibility Guidelines • Case Studies • Summary

  4. Today we’ll discuss… • Intro to LEED for Homes • Eligibility Guidelines • Case Studies • Summary • Q&A

  5. History of U.S. Green Building 70’s, 90’s, & Today

  6. LEED New Construction The “original” LEED standard, written for commercial office buildings but also used for new construction and gut rehabs of residential buildings 4 stories & higher, including mixed use buildings Problems: Cost, Suitability The Solaire

  7. USGBC’s LEED for Homes • Innovation & Design Process • Locations & Linkages • Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency • Energy & Atmosphere • Materials & Resources • Indoor Env’l Quality • Awareness & Education ID A dominant brand targeting the top 25% of homes with best practice environmental features Performance Thresholds Certified, Silver,Gold, Platinum LL SS WE EA MR IEQ AE

  8. Characteristics of a LEED Home A LEED home is designed to use 30-50% less energy and 20-50% less water than a code-built home, while providing 50% more fresh air and contributing 50-75% less waste to landfills. Veridian Homes

  9. LEED for Homes Checklist A more prescriptive approach to LEED, including 136 Credits and 18 Prereqs. A Home Size Adjuster determines points thresholes. Predicated on ENERGY STAR v2 certification.

  10. Roles in LEED for Homes LEED for Homes follows the same implementation model as ENERGY STAR, using approved Providers to oversee the work of Raters. “Builders” have primary responsibility for design and construction.

  11. LEED for Homes Process Builder Registration Design Decisions Preliminary Rating Pre-Drywall Inspection Final Inspection Submission Veridian Homes Secret Places

  12. more on LEED for Homes Process

  13. Eligibility: New or Gut Rehab To qualify for ENERGY STAR and LEED for Homes, projects must be gutted to the structure on at least one side of exterior walls to allow for air sealing and insulation install and inspection, and major systems must be replaced. St. Finbar

  14. Eligibility: Residential Amenities LEED for Homes projects must be >50% residentially associated area, and must include cooking facilities. Overlook at Clipper Mill

  15. Eligibility: Dwelling Units Any number of dwelling units is acceptable in LEED for Homes. For group home situations, 10 or more bedrooms follows multifamily while 9 or fewer is treated as single family. EcoGreen Townhouses

  16. Eligibility: Height Single family projects of any height can use LEED for Homes. Multifamily projects up to six stories can use LEED for Homes and its adaptations. 82nd Street Townhouse

  17. LEED for Homes Midrise Multifamily An adaptation for 4-6 story buildings that retains the prescriptive options but incorporates energy standards and other credits from the commercial standard to specifically address this underserved market. Melrose Commons Site 5

  18. Eligibility: Building Systems Central HVAC systems at three stories or less follow regular Homes. Central systems at four-six stories follow Midrise and ASHRAE 90.1. University Village Apartments

  19. Eligibility: ENERGY STAR® ENERGY STAR v2 is a prerequisite of LEED for Homes 2008. LEED 2012 in Nov 2012 will require ENERGY STAR v3. Midrise is similar to ENERGY STAR Multifamily Highrise.

  20. Eligibility: Use Type LEED for Homes does not explicitly require R code designation, and has allowed some institutional use types, but only R projects can earn ENERGY STAR Homes. The Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse

  21. Decision Time LEED for Homes or LEED for New Construction? HfH-NYC Atlantic Avenue Homes

  22. Pros - LEED for New Construction LEED for New Construction aligns with certain incentive programs, is more familiar to project teams, and may be more appropriate for institutional projects. Also can have more lenient IEQ requirements. The Solaire

  23. Pros - LEED for Homes LEED for Homes is as-built, focuses on residential priorities, serves smaller buildings, and can carry smaller soft costs. Aligns with ENERGY STAR programs for single and multifamily, as well as NY Green Residential Building Program. RDI Wisdom Way Solar Village

  24. Case 1: University Village Apartments on Colvin • Student housing • Syracuse, NY • SU students, but privately owned and operated • EDR Trust, Holmes King Kallquist Architects, Hayner Hoyt Corp • 120 units, 2- and 4-bed • 74,300 SF total University Village Apartments

  25. …more on University Village • R2 Classification • 1 bath per bedroom, 1 mechanical room/2 units • HERS 77-81 • NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program • ENERGY STAR Homes • 66-69.5 LEED points • LEED Gold Nov 2009 University Village Apartments

  26. Case 2: EcoGreen Townhouses at Sullivan County Community College • Student housing • Loch Sheldrake, NY • Privately owned • The Ruby Group • Three dormitory townhomes • 8 bedrooms each • 11,154 SF total EcoGreen Townhouses

  27. …more on EcoGreen Townhouses • Modular construction by Haven Homes, PA • R2 Classification • HERS Index 48-49 • ENERGY STAR Homes • NY Green Residential Building Program • 78.5 LEED points, HSA +1 • LEED Gold March 2011 EcoGreen Townhouses

  28. Case 3: St. Finbar’s Convent Renovation • Group home for adolescents • Brooklyn, NY • HeartShare Human Services of New York • Gut rehab former convent • 3 stories, two six-bedroom flats, school in between • 10,000 SF total St. Finbar’s Convent Renovation

  29. …more on St. Finbar’s • Classified 2-family home • HERS predicted 57 • ENERGY STAR Homes • NY Green Residential Building Program • -6.5 HSA • 76.5 Yes + 8 Maybe points • Expect LEED Gold Fall 2011 St. Finbar’s Rendering, Napach Rothenberg Architects

  30. Case 4: The Motherhouse for Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph • Senior Housing • Fredonia, NY • LECESSE Construction, Perkins Eastman • Skilled Care Nursing wing • Independent Living wings • Chapel, pool, amenities • 74 beds • 103,900 SF The Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse

  31. …more on The Motherhouse • R2/I2 Classification • NYSERDA NCP Incentives • HERS Index 52 • ASHRAE 90.1-2004 savings 40% • -10 HSA • 85.5 LEED points • Platinum August 2010 The Franciscan Sisters Motherhouse

  32. Summary: Non-trad LEED Homes LEED for Homes is being used far beyond the white picket fence! Projects that are primarily residential in scope are benefitting from lower soft costs and more residentially focused requirements in this rating system. Overlook at Clipper Mill

  33. Choosing the Right Program Project teams need to evaluate goals, incentives, and skills as well as budget when selecting an appropriate certification program for non-traditional residential buildings. Gables Ft. Meyer Apartments

  34. Course Evaluations In order to maintain high-quality learning experiences, please access the evaluation for this course by logging into CES Discovery and clicking on the Course Evaluation link on the left side of the page.

  35. Thank you for your time! Questions? This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems ProgramMaureen McGeary Mahlemahle@swinter.com

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