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LEED Requirements

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1. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
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
Meet Green Label standards
Use a LEED AP on team
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

2. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
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
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level

3. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design

4. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

5. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
50% FCS certified wood
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. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%

6. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

7. 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
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.
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. 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

8. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
ESC plan

9. MR 7 Certified Wood
50% FCS certified wood
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
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. 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

10. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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.
50% FCS certified wood
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.

11. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
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. 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
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

12. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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. 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

13. MR 1.2 Bldg Reuse- Maintain 95% of Exisiting Wall - Floor and Roof
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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.
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design

14. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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 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
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

15. EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
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
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
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
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

16. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
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
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. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)

17. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
50% FCS certified wood
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included

18. ID 1 Innovation in Design
ESC plan
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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.

19. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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.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. 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

20. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
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 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

21. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
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
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
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

22. EA p2 Min. Energy Performance
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.
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.

23. EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views- Views for 90% of Spaces
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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. 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.
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

24. MR 4.1 Recycled Content- 10%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design

25. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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.

26. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
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

27. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
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.
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
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

28. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Use a LEED AP on team
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

29. EA 2 On-Site Renewable Energy
ESC plan
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. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates

30. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

31. SS 4.4 Alternative Transportation -Parking Capacity
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
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.
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

32. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
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.
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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.

33. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

34. EA p1 Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems
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
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.
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

35. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Documented
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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
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

36. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
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
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.
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

37. 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.
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%

38. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

39. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
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
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
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
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

40. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

41. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

42. 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.
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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

43. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
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. 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 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
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

44. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
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.
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
ESC plan

45. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

46. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
Use a LEED AP on team
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
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

47. WE 3.1 Water Use Reduction -20% reduction
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
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

48. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
50% FCS certified wood
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

49. SS 3 Brownfields
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
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Documented

50. EQ 2 Increased Ventilation
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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.
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level