Introducing Connecticut LEED Program for Green Buildings
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IntroducingConnecticut LEED Program
for Green Buildings
Presented by John Guszkowski, AICP, LEED-AP
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What is the USGBC?
USGBC is an acronym for the United States Green Building Council.
• A Non-Profit Coalition started in 1993• Over 18,000 member companies and organizations belong to USGBC• Provides leadership to promote “Green Building” practices• One of many green building standards – has most cache
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What is “GREEN BUILDING”?
Green Building is the practice of using resources and methods to create sustainable environments.Some of the elements of Green Building are:• Appropriate Siting and Footprint • Use of Recycled, Natural and/or Local building / landscaping materials• Energy and Water Efficiency• Implementation of Sustainable Practices• Indoor Environmental Quality
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LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
It is a nationally-recognized rating system that measures energy and performance efficiency, environmental health and sustainability.
It addresses today’s important challenges:• Global Climate Change• Dependence on Non-Sustainable Energy sources• Threats to Human Health
What is LEED?
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LEED for New Construction, Core, Shell, and Schools
• Scoring system– 100 Base Points– 6 “Innovation in Design”– 4 Regional Priority
• Levels of Certification– Certified 40-49– Silver 50-59– Gold 60-79– Platinum 80+
Program Components
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• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovation in Design
• Regional Priority
Key Program Components
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• Construction Activity Pollution Prevention• Environmental Site Assessment
• Site Selection• Development Density and Community Connectivity• Brownfield Redevelopment• Alternative Transportation• Site Development• Stormwater Design• Heat Island Effect• Light Pollution Reduction
SUSTAINABLE SITES
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WATER EFFICIENCY
Water Use Reduction• Water-efficient landscaping• Innovative Wastewater Technologies• Water Use Reduction• Process Water Use Reduction
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ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy SystemsMinimum Energy PerformanceFundamental Refrigerant Management• Optimize Energy Performance• On-Site Renewable Energy• Enhanced Commissioning• Enhanced Refrigerant Management• Measurement and Verification• Green Power
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MATERIALS & RESOURCES
Storage and Collection of Recyclables• Building Reuse• Construction Waste Management• Materials Reuse• Recycled Content• Regional Materials• Rapidly Renewable Materials• Certified Wood
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Minimum Indoor Air Quality PerformanceEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) ControlMinimum Acoustical Performance• Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring• Increased Ventilation• Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan• Low-Emitting Materials• Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control• Controllability of Systems• Thermal Comfort• Daylight and Views• Enhanced Acoustical Performance• Mold Prevention
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Innovation in Design
LEED Accredited Professional
INNOVATION IN DESIGN
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REGIONAL PRIORITY
Regional Priority - 4 points possible - Regional USGBC determination
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LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
Low Impact Development (LID) is a land planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff using natural on-site features to protect water quality near its source.
These engineered features process stormwater using the following methods:
• infiltration• filtration• storage• evaporation• detention
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SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Implementation of Sustainable Practices may include:• Composting• Use of Rain Barrels for water collection
or Rain Gardens for natural run-off control
• Open-air laundry drying (clotheslines)• Native Plant Landscaping
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PREFABRICATED TECHNOLOGIES
Structural Insulated Panels
Precast Concrete
Modular Components
Reduced Construction Times
Quicker Site Stabilization
Smaller Footprint
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QUESTIONS ABOUT LEED
• Is LEED Necessary?• Under what circumstances?• What does it actually get you?• What does it cost?
- Project costs
- Opportunity costs
- LEED vs. “Small G green”
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QUESTIONS ABOUT LEED
Are there alternatives?
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “Green Buildings”
• Energy Efficient Building Association
• State of California
• City of Seattle
• Energy Star
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QUESTIONS ABOUT LEED
Is LEED Right for Southern New England?
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