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LEED Requirements

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1. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
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
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value

2. SS 5.1 Site Developement -Restore or Protect Habitat

3. WE 3.1 Water Use Reduction -20% reduction
Meet Green Label standards
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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.
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.

4. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
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
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

5. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

6. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

7. 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
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.
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

8. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
50% FCS certified wood
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

9. EQ 4.4 Low- Emitting Material- Composite - Wood and Agrifiber Products
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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.
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included

10. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
50% FCS certified wood
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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

11. EA 6 Green Power

12. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

13. EA p2 Min. Energy Performance
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
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
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
Install entryway 6' grates or grills or roll mats that are regularly maintained. -Exhaust each space where hazardous gas or chemicals are present to create negative pressure and with no air recirculation. Also use self-closing doors and deck to deck

14. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
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.
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 by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

15. EA 2 On-Site Renewable Energy
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
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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

16. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
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
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
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
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.

17. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
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
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

18. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
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. 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

19. 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 a LEED AP on team
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

20. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
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

21. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

23. SS 2 Density and Connectivity

24. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
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

25. EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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
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

26. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.

27. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
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
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
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Use a LEED AP on team

28. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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
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. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2

29. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -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.
ESC plan
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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

30. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
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.
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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

31. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
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
50% FCS certified wood
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
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

32. MR 4.1 Recycled Content- 10%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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

33. SS 4.4 Alternative Transportation -Parking Capacity
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.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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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

34. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Use a LEED AP on team

35. SS 6.2 Stormwater Design -Quality Control

36. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
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.
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
ESC plan

37. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
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
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.
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. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle

38. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
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
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
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.
Meet Green Label standards

39. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

40. 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
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level

41. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
Meet Green Label standards
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure

42. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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
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

43. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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

44. MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

45. EQ 6.2 Controllability of Systems
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.
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
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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

46. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
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.
Use a LEED AP on team
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

47. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

48. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
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
Meet Green Label standards
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-

49. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
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. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
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

50. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
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
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan