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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep. April 5-May 17, 2011 Each Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm Pulaski Tech BIC 3303 E Roosevelt Road Registrar: Linda K. Smith Executive Director, USGBC Arkansas Chapter usgbcar@yahoo.com 501-6801-573. Newest LEED Gold in Arkansas – UALR EIT, April, 2011.
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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep April 5-May 17, 2011 Each Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm Pulaski Tech BIC 3303 E Roosevelt Road Registrar: Linda K. Smith Executive Director, USGBC Arkansas Chapter usgbcar@yahoo.com 501-6801-573 Newest LEED Gold in Arkansas – UALR EIT, April, 2011 USGBC Arkansas
Sustainable Sites Session 2 April 12, 2011 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Course Outline • Session 1 – Introduction to LEED • Session 2 - Sites • Session 3- Water • Session 4 - Energy • Session 5 - Materials • Session 6- Stakeholders, Regional & Innov. • Session 7- Review, Case Study, Pretest USGBC Arkansas
Introductions Sustainability Consultant LEED AP BD&C Green Advantage Practitioner Landscape Architect Vice Chair of USGBC Arkansas Project Manager LEED AP BD&C Green Advantage Practitioner Certified Professional Constructor Former USGBC AR Steering Committee Emerging Professionals Chair Jay Holstead Lance Wright USGBC Arkansas
Learning Objectives • Review of Last Week- LEED Rating Systems • What are the Sustainable Site LEED Credits? • What are SS Prerequisites? • What is impact of site selection for other LEED project credits? USGBC Arkansas
Review of Session 1 • LEED Professional Credentials • LEED Project Certification • Benefits of Project Certification USGBC Arkansas
What is LEED? • The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based standard to support successful green building design, construction and operations. • LEED Applies to Projects and Professionals. USGBC Arkansas
LEED Accredited Professionals- 3 levels USGBC Arkansas
LEED Rating Systems USGBC Arkansas
Certification Benefits • Proof that the facility has achieved the project team’s environmental goals • Proof that the facility is performing as designed • State and local government incentives • Marketability • Lower operating costs and increased asset value. • Reduced waste sent to landfills. • Conserve energy and water. • A healthy environment for occupants. • Reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions. • Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. USGBC Arkansas
USGBC and GBCI Roles • USGBC • Sets LEED Rating Standards • Membership • Advocacy • GreenBuild conference • Offers Educational materials • LEED Buildings list • LEED Professionals list • GBCI • Registers Projects • Certifies Projects • Registers Professionals • Certifies Professionals through Exams • Maintains CMP USGBC Arkansas
LEED Credits USGBC Arkansas
Sustainable Sites • Will review each prerequisite and credit • Will discuss options to reach the credits • Will discuss strategies to use • Will discuss examples in Arkansas USGBC Arkansas
LEED 2009 for NC: Sites 26 possible Points • Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required • Credit 1 Site Selection 1 • Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5 • Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 • Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 6 • Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1 • Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3 • Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2 • Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1 • Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1 • Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1 • Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1 • Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non roof 1 • Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1 • Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 USGBC Arkansas
Sustainable Site Goals • Select and develop the site wisely • Reduce emissions associated with transportation • Plant sustainable landscapes • Protect surrounding habitats • Manage stormwater runoff • Reduce heat island effect • Eliminate light pollution USGBC Arkansas
SS Prerequisite 1 • Construction Activity Pollution Prevention USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 1: Site Selection • Choose site that helps meet multiple LEED credits • Example: Clinton Library • On Bus Route, On trolley route • Density • Brownfield • Natural habitat, plenty of green space USGBC Arkansas
LEED EBOM Platinum USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 2: Development Density and Community Connectivity LEED CI Silver, Downtown Little Rock USGBC Arkansas
Example of 10 Community Services Density Documentation USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment Clinton Library and Heifer Intl USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation • Public Transportation Access USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation • Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation • Low Emission and Fuel Efficient Vehicles USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 5.1Site Development • Protect or Restore Habitat USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 5.2 Site Development • Maximize Open Space USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design • Quantity Control USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect • Non Roof Heifer Parking, grid, overflow USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect • Roof Clinton Library Vegetative Roof USGBC Arkansas
SS Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction USGBC Arkansas