LEED Green Associate

Exam Review Course - 2011

Instructor:

Jeff Vincent
LEED AP

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
REVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW, LOGISTICS WHAT TO EXPECT

SESSION ONE

EXAM & CREDENTIALING OVERVIEW

WHY BUILD GREEN & INTRODUCTION TO USGBC AND LEED - BREAK -

The purpose of this review course is to help YOU to study effectively in order that you will be successful and pass the exam.

LEED GA REVIEW COURSE

LEED

EXAM OVERVIEW

REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF LEED REFERENCE GUIDE

OPEN DISCUSSION ASK QUESTIONS

WHAT TO EXPECT

ACCESS TO PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

STUDY TIPS

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND STUDY RESOURCES

ADVICE FROM LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS

ANY ANSWERS TO THE EXAM

TO PASS THE EXAM WITHOUT INVESTING ANY SIGNIFICANT PREPARATION TIME

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

TO GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE REVIEW SESSION WITHOUT READING THE MATERIAL

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE ABOUT RECENT LEED/USGBC/GBCI INITIATIVES AND ISSUES TO REGISTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT USGBC MATERIALS OR WEBSITE

Exam Overview

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

OPTION A - Documented involvement on a LEED-registered project. OPTION B - Employment (or previous employment) in a sustainable field of work. OPTION C - Engagement in (or completion of) an education program that addresses green building principles. AND Successful completion of Exam. the LEED Green Associate

LEED AP
A. Agree to the Disciplinary and Exam Appeals Policy and Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP). B. Document professional experience on a LEED project, within the last 3 years, with verification through LEED Online or employer attestation. C. Submit to application audit. 5%-7% of all applications will be audited AND Successful Completion of LEED Specialty Exam in one of the following: Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) Homes Neighborhood Development (ND) Operations + Maintenance (O+M) ** You can sit for both exams concurrently.

CREDENTIALING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (CMP) REQUIREMENTS:

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE: 15 Hours (3 LEED Specific), Every 2 years LEED AP WITH SPECIALTY 30 hours (6 LEED Specific), every 2 years LEED FELLOW none

1.

READ THE GBCI G.A. CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

2.

STUDY & PREP USE REFERENCE GUIDES & DOCS IN THE HANDBOOK AS STUDY AIDS

STEPS TO THE G.A. EXAM

3.

REGISTER FOR & SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM

GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM

100 randomly selected, multiple choice questions 2 hours to take exam (exam tutorial not included in time limit) Score Range is 125-200, 170 is minimum passing score

ACCREDITED PROFFESIONAL SPECIALTY EXAM

100 randomly selected, multiple choice questions 2 hours to take exam (exam tutorial not included in time limit) Score range is 125-200, 170 is minimum passing score NOTE **Both exams may be taken together, you will have 4 hours to complete them both. There is no scheduled break between exams, although you may leave the exam room, but your time will not stop. If you pass one part of the exam and not the other, you are only required to re-take the part of the exam that you did not pass. WHAT TO BRING?

EXAM QUESTION TYPES

RECALL QUESTIONS: tests direct knowledge of concepts, e.g. definitions, facts, processes and synergies APPLICATION QUESTIONS: tests knowledge of procedures and performances, how things work, calculations, formulas, order of steps in processes, and process application

ANALYSIS QUESTIONS: Test reasoning and problem-solving, demonstrating understanding of how things work,

 Test attempts to apply application of knowledge to actual situations involved in certifying a LEED project Know submittal documentation requirements for credits Know reference standards thoroughly for each credits/prerequisite Be knowledgeable about calculation methodology, but will not be required to perform actual calculations Must be familiar with multiple credits to answer single question Understand certification process including review, fees, etc. Practice exam/questions to test knowledge but do not expect exam questions to be similar

WHAT TO STUDY MATERIALS + RESOURCES

Green Building & LEED Core Concepts, 1st Edition www.usgbc.org/resources>Publications Candidate Handbook http://www.gbci.org/main-nav/professionalcredentials/candidate-handbooks.aspx LEED V3 Reference Guide www.usgbc.org/resources>Publications Studio 4 FREE study guide PPI - www.ppi2pass.com LEED Certification Process www.usgbc.org/leed>LEEDCertification LEED Online www.usgbc.org/leed>LEED-Online LEED Credit Templates www.usgbc.org/leed>LEEDRatingSystems LEED Credit Interpretation Process www.usgbc.org/leed>CIR LEED NC Technical Workshop www.usgbc.org/education>workshops LEED Essentials for Professional Accreditation (Online Course)

LEED GA/AP RESOURCES

Reduced Environmental Impact. Peak Efficiency. Improved Capitalization Rates. Increased Marketability. Higher Lease Rates. Improved Productivity. Reduced Absenteeism.

ENVIRONMENT
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The Triple Bottom Line

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USGBC is a community of leaders working to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated. We promote buildings that are:
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ECONOMICALLY PROFITABLE HEALTHY PLACES TO LIVE, WORK, TEACH AND LEARN

WHO WE ARE

Architects Product Manufacturers

Building Owners

Federal, Local, and State Governments

Nonprofit Leaders Planners

USGBC
Financial Planners Utility Managers Landscape Architects

Engineers

Interior Designers

Building Tenants Property Managers Code Officials

Each C is ma hapter de even up of mor local Bran e che find your s s!

Introduction

LEED Reference Guide

Users Manual for LEED
Defines criteria Examples of strategies Not exhaustive Prerequisites and Credits Required Submittals Referenced Standards Green Building Concerns Design Approach Synergies & Trade-Offs Calculations Additional Resources Case Study

Contents of Reference Guide

INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
Whole Team: Owner, User Group, Architect, Engineers, GC, Facilities/Maint. Staff Whole Process:
Pre-design Design (all phases) Bidding Construction (all phases) Occupancy

LEADERSHIP in ENERGY and ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN A leading-edge system for certifying DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, & OPERATIONS of the greenest buildings in the world

Scores are tallied for different aspects of efficiency and design in appropriate categories.

Standard categories: 1. Site Planning 2. Water Management 3. Energy Management 4. Material Use 5. Indoor Environmental Air Quality 6. Innovation & Design Process System-Specific Categories 7. Location & Linkages 8. Awareness & Education 9. Smart Location & Linkages 10. Neighborhood Pattern & Design 11. Green Infrastructure & Buildings

EACH CREDIT CATEGORY

Population vs. Consumption

Population
5% 7% 56% 88% 19% United States Other G7 countries Rest of the world
Portland Cement Association

Energy Consumption

25%

30-70% ENERGY SAVINGS

VERIFIED PERFORMANCE

REDUCED LIABILITY & IMPROVED RISK MANAGEMENT

HOW CAN LEED HELP?

ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY

INCREASED VALUE

MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. 2. MUST COMPLY WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS MUST BE A COMPLETE, PERMANENT BUILDING OR SPACE 3. 4. MUSE USE A REASONABLE SITE BOUNDARY

MUST COMPLY WITH MINIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS: Min. 1000 SF except for CI = 250 SF 5. MUST COMPLY WITH MINIMUM OCCUPANCY RATES

6.

MUST COMMIT TO SHARING WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY & WATER USAGE DATA 7. MUST COMPLY WITH MINIMUM BUILDING AREA TO SITE RATIO: Gross floor area no less than 2% of gross land area within LEED boundary

WHEN TO USE EACH SYSTEM

LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS

LEED NC
LEED RATING SYSTEM

PURPOSE Define and measure Green Building Prevent Green washing Evaluate environmental performance from whole-building perspective HISTORY LEED LEED LEED LEED LEED

1.0 Pilot Program (August, 1998) 2.0 (March, 2000) 2.1 (May, 2003) 2.2 (November, 2005) V3 (April 2009)

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS Review rating system and reference guide every 3 years Steering Committee, Product Committees, Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) LEED version at time of registration is maintained throughout certification.

POINTS REQUIRED TO MEET CERTIFICATION LEVELS

CERTIFIED
40 49 POINTS

SILVER

50 59 POINTS

CERTIFICATION LEVELS

GOLD

60 79 POINTS

PLATINUM

80 + POINTS

TOTAL OF 110 POINTS AVAILABLE

ALL PREREQUISITES MUST BE MET

Sustainable Sites

Efficient Water Use

Energy & Atmosphere

Materials & Resources

IEQ

Innovation

Up to 10 additional credits Innovation: Credits LAP: 1~5

1 Credit 1~4

Regional:

END OF SESSION ONE BREAK TIME

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SUSTAINABLE SITES

SESSION TWO

WATER EFFICIENCY

- END OF SESSION -

Sustainable Sites

Sustainable Sites

 29% of LEED Points Maintain/enhance local ecology Mimic ecological features Minimize heat absorption Minimize the need for additional infrastructure Minimize the vehicle use Reduce encroachment on agricultural land areas Stormwater run off issues Water quality Impact on undeveloped lands Improve previously contaminated sites

1 PREREQUISITE 8 CREDIT CATEGORIES 26 POSSIBLE POINTS

SUSTAINABLE SITES OVERVIEW

GREEN BUILDING CONCERNS

Where do we put the building to reduce impacts? Avoid natural areas or protected habitats Build in already-developed areas Take advantage of public transportation

1 PREREQUISITE 8 CREDIT CATEGORIES 26 POSSIBLE POINTS

SUSTAINABLE SITES OVERVIEW

How do we protect the site? Minimize the footprint Limit construction disturbances and plan restoration Limit stormwater runoff and erosion Reduce heat islands and light pollution

INTENT Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.

SS PREREQUISITE I CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS Prevent loss of soil by runoff or wind Protecting stockpiled topsoil Prevent sedimentation of storm sewers or streams Prevent air pollution Site-specific sediment and erosion control plan Temporary and permanent seeding Structural control measures include earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment and traps & basins Meet EPA or local codes (whichever is more stringent) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of the building on the site. REQUIREMENTS Do not develop: Prime farmland Previously undeveloped land lower than 5 above the FEMA 100 year flood plain Endangered species habitats Within 100 feet of wetlands or per local laws if more stringent Previously undeveloped land that is within 50 of a water body Public parkland, unless a land trade is accepted REFERENCED STANDARDS USDAs definition of Prime Farmland FEMA 100 year flood plain US Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries and local endangered species lists Wetlands definitions

SS CREDIT I SITE SELECTION I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Channel development into urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields, and preserve habitat and natural resources. REQUIREMENTS Option 1: Development Density Increase localized density Existing density of 60,000 SF per acre Two story downtown development with covered parking OR Option 2 Community Connectivity Construct or renovate a building on: A previously developed site Within a mile of a residential zone or neighborhood w/ average density of 10 units/acre within mile of 10 or more basic services with pedestrian access between buildings and services. REFERENCED STANDARDS USDAs definition of Prime Farmland FEMA 100 year flood plain US Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries and local endangered species lists

SS CREDIT 2 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY 5 POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SS CREDIT 2 DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY 5 POINTS AVAILABLE

Development Density = Gross Building Area Project Site Area Density Radius = 3 x (property area)

SUSTAINABLE SITES

Proximity is determined by drawing a mile radius around the main building entrance on a site map and counting the services with in that radius. (Radii can be drawn around more than one building or main entrance). 21 services listed as examples.

INTENT Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination, thereby reducing pressure on undeveloped land. REQUIREMENTS Develop sites that have: Documented Phase II Environmental Site Assessment OR Governmental Agency documented Brownfield

SS CREDIT 3 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT OF CREDIT Remove hazardous materials remediation work must be performed. Social and economic revitalization Includes rehab of existing buildings

INTENT
Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

REQUIREMENTS Proximity to mass Transit: Within mile of an existing (or planned and funded) commuter, light rail or subway station Within mile of 2 or more public or campus bus lines Show pedestrian route not radius Exemplary Performance: demonstrate a quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use through multiple alternative options

SS CREDIT 4.I ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS 6 POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS Commercial/Institutional: Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage (within 200 yards of a building entrance) for 5% of occupants (determine peak users) and provide shower/changing facilities for .5% of FTE occupants OR Residential: For 15% of building occupants, in lieu of changing facilities FTE = total occupant hours/8 EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Provide a comprehensive transportation management plan

SS CREDIT 4.2 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: BICYCLE STORAGE AND CHANGING ROOMS I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS Option 1 Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 5% of total vehicle parking capacity. Option 2 Install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site. Option 3 Provide low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% of full-time equivalent (FTE) occupants. Option 4 Provide building occupants access to a low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehiclesharing program.

SS CREDIT 4.3 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: LOW EMISSION AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES 3 POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS CASE 1: Non-Residential Projects Option 1 Must not exceed local zoning requirements Provide preferred parking for carpools/vanpools serving 5% of occupants Option 2 (for projects that provide parking for < 5% of FTE building occupants) Provide preferred parking for carpools/vanpools serving 5% of occupants Option 3 Provide no new parking. CASE 2: Residential Projects Option 1 Must not exceed local zoning requirements.

SS CREDIT 4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: PARKING CAPACITY 2 POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS (continued) CASE 3: Mixed-Use Projects Option I < 10% commercial use residential > 10% split requirements ALL CASES Appendix 1 Default Occupancy Count Guidelines. CASE 2: Residential Projects Option 1 Meet MINIMUM local zoning requirements Provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle use (carpool drop off areas, parking for vanpools, car sharing)

SS CREDIT 4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION: PARKING CAPACITY 2 POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity. REQUIREMENTS Greenfield sites: Limit site disturbance 40 beyond building perimeter 15 beyond primary roadway curbs 25 beyond permeable constructed areas 10 beyond surface walkways, patios, parking, utilities <12 in diameter OR On previously developed sites: Restore 50% of site area (excluding footprint) or 20% of the total site area (including footprint), whichever is greater, with native/adapted vegetation EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Restore or protect 75% of the site (excluding the building footprint) with

SS CREDIT 5.I SITE DEVELOPMENT: PROTECT OR RESTORE HABITAT I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Provide high ratio of open space to development footprint to promote biodiversity. REQUIREMENTS CASE I Reduce the development footprint (building, access roads, parking) and exceed local zoning open space requirement by 25% CASE 2 (for areas with no local zoning code) Provide open space equal to the development footprint (owner must state that open space will be conserved for buildings life) CASE 3 (for sites with zoning but no requirement for open space) Provide vegetated open space 20% of the site area.

SS CREDIT 5.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT: MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS For projects located in an urban area that earn SS Credit 2, vegetative roofs can contribute to credit compliance. For projects located in an urban area that earn SS Credit 2, pedestrian-oriented hardscapes can contribute to credit compliance as long as 25% of the open space is vegetated. Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space if the side slope gradients average 1:4 (v:h) or less and are vegetated. EXEMPLARY PREFORMANCE Double open space standard

SS CREDIT 5.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT: MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing onsite infiltration, managing stormwater runoff, and eliminating contaminants. REQUIREMENTS Option 1: Existing imperviousness 50% Implement a stormwater management plan that prevents the post-development peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the pre-development peak discharge rate and quantity for the 1 and 2 year, 24 hour design storms. OR Option 2: Existing imperviousness 50% Implement a stormwater management plan for 25% DECREASE in volume of runoff from the 2 year, 24 hour design storm.

SS CREDIT 6.I STORMWATER DESIGN: QUANTITY CONTROL I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

IMPACTS FROM URBANIZATION

INTENT Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff REQUIREMENTS Implement a stormwater management plan that: Reduces impervious cover Promotes infiltration Captures and treats runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best management practices (BMP). BMPs used to treat runoff must: Remove 80% of post-development total suspended solids (TSS) Meet local standards Use an in-field performance monitoring system

SS CREDIT 6.2 STORMWATER DESIGN: QUALITY CONTROL I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS (continued) Non- structural Measures: Capture and treat using natural methods. Vegetation, swales, disconnection of impervious areas Structural measures: Rainwater cisterns Manhole treatment devices Reuse for irrigation Reuse in a gray water system CALCULATIONS Determine average annual rainfall Non-Structural: determine filtration rates Structural: confirm equipment capacity Combination

SS CREDIT 6.2 STORMWATER DESIGN: QUALITY CONTROL I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats REQUIREMENTS Option 1 For 50% of non-roof impervious surfaces provide any combination of: Shade from existing tree canopy or within 5 years of landscape install Shade from structures covered by solar panels Shade from structures having a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 29. Pave with materials having a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 29. Open-grid paving Option 2 Place 50% of parking under ground or covered by parking structure Any roof structure must have a SRI of 29 or covered

SS CREDIT 7.I HEAT ISLAND EFFECT: NON ROOF I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

CALCULATIONS (continued) Q = (O+R+S) Q > T/2 Q = sum of open space paving, high reflectance paving, and shaded area T = sum of all non-roof hardscape surfaces O = total area of all open grid paving systems(50%) R = total area of all hardscapes with a SRI value 29 S = effective shade area VOCABULARY Albedo Emissivity Pervious Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

SS CREDIT 7.I HEAT ISLAND EFFECT: NON ROOF I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats REQUIREMENTS Option I: High SRI For a minimum of 75% of roof surface, use roofing materials having a SRI 78 for a low sloped roof ( 2:12) 29 for a steep sloped roof (>2:12) Option 2: Vegetated Install a vegetated roof for 50% of roof area Option 3: Combination Install a combination of high SRI & vegetative per the following criteria:
(Area of roof 75%) + (Area of Vegetated Roof 50%) = Total Roof Area

SS CREDIT 7.2 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT: ROOF I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE 100% of roof is green

POTENTIAL SUSTAINABLE SITES CREDITS

SS Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design: Quantity Control (1 point) SS Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design: Quality Control (1 point) SS Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect Green Roof (1-2 points)

GREEN ROOF SYNERGIES

INTENT Minimize light trespass Reduce sky-glow Improve night time visibility through glare reduction Reduce impact on nocturnal environments REQUIREMENTS For Interior Lighting: Option 1 Reduce the input power to any openings in the envelope by at least 50% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Option 2 All openings in the envelope must have shielding for a resultant transmittance of less than 10% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

SS CREDIT 8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION I POINT AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SS CREDIT 8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION I POINT AVAILABLE

For Exterior Lighting: Only light areas required for safety and comfort Lighting power densities must not exceed ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Meet exterior lighting control requirements from ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Lighting Zones: LZ1 Dark (park & rural) LZ2 Low (residential) LZ3 Medium (C/I/HDR) LZ4 High (major city centers & entertainment districts)

SUSTAINABLE SITES

ACID RAIN ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES BIODIVERSITY BIOMASS BIOSWALE BROWNFIELD BUILDING DENSITY BUILDING FOOTPRINT COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY DEVELOPMENT DENSITY DIVERSITY OF USES OR HOUSING TYPES DRY PONDS FLOODPLAIN FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO FOOT CANDLE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT IMPERVIOUSNESS NATIVE & ADAPTED PLANTS PERVIOUSNESS PRIME FARMLAND RAIN GARDEN SITE DISTURBANCE SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX (SRI) STORMWATER RUNOFF STREET GRID DENSITY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED (VMT) WETLAND VEGETATION XERISCAPING

SUSTAINABLE SITES VOCABULARY

QUESTIONS ON SUSTAINABLE SITES?

SUSTAINABLE SITES

Water Efficiency

Efficient Water Use

 3700 Billion Gallon annual water deficit in U.S. Energy Policy Act of 1992 mandated use of low-flow plumbing fixtures Water efficient measures in commercial buildings can reduce consumption by 30% or more Water Types: Potable Graywater Blackwater Wastewater

1 PREREQUISITE 3 CREDIT CATEGORIES 10 POSSIBLE POINTS

WATER EFFICIENCY OVERVIEW

1 PREREQUISITE 3 CREDIT CATEGORIES 10 POSSIBLE POINTS

3 AREAS OF WATER USE FOR A BUILDING INDOOR WATER IRRIGATION WATER PROCESS WATER

WATER EFFICIENCY OVERVIEW

CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVERY CATEGORY & CREDIT ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY COMMUNITY

Water Efficiency
Goals:

Reduce the Quantity of Water Needed for the Building Reduce Municipal Water Supply and Treatment

INTENT To increase water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. REQUIREMENTS Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building (not including irrigation). Calculate the baseline according to the commercial and/or residential baselines outlined in text. Calculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets and pre-rinse spray valves. The following fixtures, fittings and appliances are outside the scope of the water use reduction calculation: Commercial Steam Cookers Commercial Dishwashers Automatic Commercial Ice Makers Commercial (family sized) Clothes Washers Residential Clothes Washers

WE PREREQUISITE I WATER USE REDUCTION REQUIRED

WATER EFFICIENCY

INTENT To limit or eliminate the use of potable water or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the project site for landscape irrigation. REQUIREMENTS OPTION I: Reduce by 50% (2 points) Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated midsummer baseline case. Reductions must be attributed to any combination of the following items: Plant species, density and microclimate factor Irrigation efficiency Use of captured rainwater Use of recycled wastewater Use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for nonpotable uses Groundwater seepage that is pumped away from the immediate vicinity of building slabs and foundations may be used for landscape irrigation to meet the intent of this credit. However, the project team must

WE CREDIT I WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING 2 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

REQUIREMENTS (continued) OR OPTION 2: No Potable Water Use or Irrigation (4 points) Meet the requirements for Option 1. AND PATH 1 Use only captured rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled graywater or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses for irrigation. OR PATH 2 Install landscaping that does not require permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed only if removed within 1 year of installation.

WE CREDIT I WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING 2 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

REQUIREMENTS (continued) Non-Potable water sources include: Captured rain or stormwater Graywater from building use (sinks, showers) Municipal recycled water (reclaimed water) Condensate reuse High efficiency irrigation systems (microirrigation) deliver up to 95% of water supplied vs. convention systems that are only 60% efficient. Use of native plants and indigenous species will reduce irrigation needs. Graywater = does not contain human waste or process food. Use month of July for irrigation calculations

WE CREDIT I WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING 2 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

INTENT Increase local aquifer recharge Decrease demand on municipal plants REQUIREMENTS OPTION 1 Reduce potable water use for building sewage conveyance by 50% through the use of water-conserving fixtures (e.g., water closets, urinals) or non-potable water (e.g., captured rainwater, recycled graywater, on-site or municipally treated wastewater). OR OPTION 2 Treat 50% of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards. Treated water must be infiltrated or used on-site. STRATEGIES Low-flow toilets Automatic sensors Dry fixtures Composting toilets Waterless urinals

WE CREDIT 2 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES 2 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

STRATEGIES (continued) Substitute graywater or captured rainwater for potable water: Sinks Showers Toilet flushing Custodial Treat wastewater on site: Biological wastewater systems Artificial wetlands EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE 100% Reduction for potable water use for sewage conveyance, OR 100% on site treatment of generated wastewater.

WE CREDIT 2 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES 2 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

INTENT To further increase water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. REQUIREMENTS Employ strategies that in aggregate use less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building (not including irrigation). The minimum water savings percentage for each point threshold is as follows: 30% = 2 points 35% = 3 points 40% = 4 points Calculate the baseline according to the commercial and/or residential baselines outlined in text. Calculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets and pre-rinse spray valves.

WE CREDIT 3 WATER USE REDUCTION 2 - 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Projected water savings of at least 40%. (the next incremental percentage threshold) At least 10% reduction in process and non-regulated water use. (Process water is water for industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers, boilers and chillers. Non-regulated water use are things like dishwashers, clothes washers and other water consuming fixtures not counted in the calculations)

WE CREDIT 3 WATER USE REDUCTION 2 - 4 POINTS AVAILABLE

WATER EFFICIENCY

REFERENCED STANDARDS Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and 2005 Water Closets 1.6 gpf Urinals 1.0 gpf Showerheads 2.5 gpm Faucets 2.2 gpm Exceeding (EPAct) of 1992 ULF Toilets 0.8 - 1.0 gpf ULF Urinals 0.8 1.0 gpf Showerheads 1.0 - 1.8 gpm Faucets 1.0 - 1.8 gpm Composting Toilets Waterless Urinals 0 gpf 0 gpf

WATER EFFICIENCY REFERENCED STANDARDS

Uniform Plumbing Code 206, Section 402.0 Water conserving Fittings and Fixtures International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604 Design of Building Water Distribution System

 BASELINE VERSUS DESIGN BLACKWATER COOLING TOWER GALLONS PER FLUSH (GPF) GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM) GRAYWATER IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY HARVESTED RAINTWATER POTABLE WATER WASTEWATER

WATER EFFICIENCY VOCABULARY

QUESTIONS ON WATER EFFICIENCY?

WATER EFFICIENCY

END OF SESSION TWO