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1. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
1. Provide vehicles for 3% of the Full Time Employees and preferred parking OR 2. Provide 5% total spaces as preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient cars OR 3. Install alternate fueling station for 3% of the total parking
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.

2. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

3. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

4. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage

5. EQ 2 Increased Ventilation
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
For 50% hardscape provide any of the following: 1. Shade within 5yrs OR 2. Paving with SRI=>29 OR 3. 50% Open grid paving OR 4. Minimum of 50% of the parking underground with an SRI=>29 roof
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.
Documented

6. EA p1 Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

7. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi
1. Whole bldg. energy simulation using ASHRAE as baseline- do not use energy cost budget method-up to 42% efficiency improvement 2. Prescriptive Compliance Path for offices<20 -000 -simple to use no calculations-choose correct climate zone 3. Prescri

8. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

9. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
ESC plan
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage

10. EQ 4.4 Low- Emitting Material- Composite - Wood and Agrifiber Products
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
1. Prohibit inside and locate outside areas at least 25 ft. away from bldg 2. Designate area in bldg with direct exhaust to outside and enclosed deck to deck partitions-negative pressure 3. Residential- Prohibit in common areas - seals between units

11. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

12. MR 7 Certified Wood
50% FCS certified wood
Achieve direct line of sight perimeter vision glazing (window) for occupants in 90% of regularly occupied spaces. -For offices the entire sq. footage can be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing. -For
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)

13. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.

14. EA 3 Enhanced Commissioning
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.

15. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.
Meet Green Label standards

16. MR 1.2 Bldg Reuse- Maintain 95% of Exisiting Wall - Floor and Roof
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

17. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

18. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

19. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
1. Provide vehicles for 3% of the Full Time Employees and preferred parking OR 2. Provide 5% total spaces as preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient cars OR 3. Install alternate fueling station for 3% of the total parking
All adhesives and sealants shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Mgt. District -OK to go over VOC limit with one item if can meet the VOC budget across the board with all material
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

20. SS 4.4 Alternative Transportation -Parking Capacity
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
1. Non-residential - Do Not exceed zoning requirements OR 2. If there is parking for < 5% of the Full Time Employees - provide preferred parking for car and van pool for 5% of the total spaces OR 3. Residential- Do not exceed zoning requirements and
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)

21. EQ 6.2 Controllability of Systems
Documented
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants

22. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
1. Prohibit inside and locate outside areas at least 25 ft. away from bldg 2. Designate area in bldg with direct exhaust to outside and enclosed deck to deck partitions-negative pressure 3. Residential- Prohibit in common areas - seals between units
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

23. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
No CFCs or five year phase-out plan or not if can show that replacement costs cannot be not be paid back in energy savings within 10 years
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.

24. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

25. SS 4.2 Alternative Transportation -Bike Storage and Showers
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
ESC plan
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants

26. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
All adhesives and sealants shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Mgt. District -OK to go over VOC limit with one item if can meet the VOC budget across the board with all material

27. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
No CFCs or five year phase-out plan or not if can show that replacement costs cannot be not be paid back in energy savings within 10 years
Achieve direct line of sight perimeter vision glazing (window) for occupants in 90% of regularly occupied spaces. -For offices the entire sq. footage can be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing. -For
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.

28. MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Documented

29. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
1. Prohibit inside and locate outside areas at least 25 ft. away from bldg 2. Designate area in bldg with direct exhaust to outside and enclosed deck to deck partitions-negative pressure 3. Residential- Prohibit in common areas - seals between units
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.

30. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa

31. MR 3.1 Material Reuse- 5%
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe

32. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa
Use a LEED AP on team

33. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

34. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Meet Green Label standards

35. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle

36. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours

37. EA 2 On-Site Renewable Energy
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Achieve direct line of sight perimeter vision glazing (window) for occupants in 90% of regularly occupied spaces. -For offices the entire sq. footage can be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing. -For

38. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

39. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
All adhesives and sealants shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Mgt. District -OK to go over VOC limit with one item if can meet the VOC budget across the board with all material

40. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo

41. SS 2 Density and Connectivity

42. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
For 50% hardscape provide any of the following: 1. Shade within 5yrs OR 2. Paving with SRI=>29 OR 3. 50% Open grid paving OR 4. Minimum of 50% of the parking underground with an SRI=>29 roof
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

43. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

44. EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
1. Whole bldg. energy simulation using ASHRAE as baseline- do not use energy cost budget method-up to 42% efficiency improvement 2. Prescriptive Compliance Path for offices<20 -000 -simple to use no calculations-choose correct climate zone 3. Prescri
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint

45. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates

46. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
1. Provide vehicles for 3% of the Full Time Employees and preferred parking OR 2. Provide 5% total spaces as preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient cars OR 3. Install alternate fueling station for 3% of the total parking
For 50% hardscape provide any of the following: 1. Shade within 5yrs OR 2. Paving with SRI=>29 OR 3. 50% Open grid paving OR 4. Minimum of 50% of the parking underground with an SRI=>29 roof
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

47. SS 5.1 Site Developement -Restore or Protect Habitat

48. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.

49. SS 3 Brownfields
Documented
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
ESC plan

50. EA 6 Green Power