AIA Kansas City
The Builders’ Association
USGBC Central Plains Chapter
LEED 2009: I Heard it through the
Grapevine (formerly known asWhat’s Goin’ On)
Tuesday - August 4, 2009 Anita B Gorman Discovery Center
Kansas City, MO
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How do I stay current …What’s happening at the leading edge?
Is Here!
LEED v3 Is Needed Brings common language and standardization
across the LEED rating systems Incorporates precedent setting CIRs
Creates an upgrade regime similar to national codes and standards – based on the year of publication
Separates development and implementation functions (GBCI) for a maturing and high-quality system
LEED v3 Big Picture Timeline LEED 2009 Green Rating Systems USGBC and GBCI New LEED Online New AP+ Accreditation Continuing Education
LEED v3
2009 Ratin
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LEED Onlin
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3rd Party Certifi
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LEED v3
LEED 2009 NC
LEED 2009 CS
LEED 2009 CI
LEED 2009 Schools
LEED 2009 EB:OM
LEED for Homes
LEED ND
Faster
Easier to Use
New Help Options
More Intuitive
Data Integration
Aggregated Metrics
ISO Certified
Admin by GBCI
Increased Speed
Higher Capacity
While maintaining quality
LEED v3 Timeline
LEED for New Construction
100 Points
LEED Exams Available► Green Associate ► LEED AP+ OM► LEED AP+ Homes
Exam Launch - September 15, 2009► LEED AP+ BD&C► LEED AP+ ID&CCredentialing Maintenance ProgramLaunch - August 3, 2009
LEED development and education is handled by USGBC
GBCI administers accreditation and certifications
This separation is required by ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Standards
Through 3rd Party Certification Bodies
CAUTION
The few firms that have registered 2009 projects caution you to know it fully before making claims about what you can deliver. For instance, EAc1 with ASHRAE 90.1-2007 is a much
more difficult base case threshold. 10% energy improvements are challenging.
Long-term reporting of energy performance (5 years) is required.
• http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1971
LEED 2009 Highlights
LEED 2009 includes three major enhancements to the LEED rating system: harmonization, credit weightings, and regionalization.
Harmonization:• Credits and prerequisites from all LEED commercial and
institutional rating systems have been consolidated and aligned… most effective common denominators, … consistent across all LEED 2009 rating systems.
• Necessary precedent-setting and clarifying information from Credit Interpretation Rulings (CIRs) were incorporated into the rating systems.
• LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development will not be changed under LEED 2009.
LEED 2009 HighlightsHarmonization
Credit weightings:• …now have different weightings depending on their ability to impact
different environmental and human health concerns.
• …LEED now awards more points for strategies that will have greater positive impacts on what matters most – energy efficiency and CO2 reductions.
• Each credit was evaluated against a list of 13 environmental impact categories, including climate change, indoor environmental quality, resource depletion and water intake, among many others.
• The impact categories were prioritized, … giving the most value to credits that have the highest potential for making the biggest change.
• The credits are all intact; they are just worth different amounts. As a result, LEED 2009 will operate on a 100-point scale.
LEED 2009 Highlights Weighting
• Credit weightings tool: Download to learn all about what went into the weightings process (ZIP) »
Examples:• SSc4.1: The proximity of a building to public transportation allows
for building occupants to utilize alternative transportation …. It affects a large component of the building’s environmental impact – its carbon footprint associated with transportation to and from the building. LEED for New Construction 2009 has increased the point value of this credit.
• WE Credit Category: Reduction in water use … While the impacts of these credits were primarily in water use, the benefits of water reduction are heavily emphasized in LEED for New Construction 2009.
• EAc2: Utilizing renewable energy for a building’s energy needs reduces the dependency on less environmentally sound energy sources, …
LEED 2009 HighlightsWeighting
LEED 2009 Highlights
SS
WE
EE
MR
EQ
ID
RP
NC
26
10
35
141564
CS
28
10
37
131264
CI
21
11
37
141764
Schools
24
11
33
13
1964
O&M
26
14
35
101564
2.2
14
5
17
13
15
4
New in LEED 2009
• Water Efficiency Prerequisite – 20% water use reduction
• Water Use Reduction – 30% water use reduction = 2 points– 35% water use reduction = 3 points– 40% water use reduction = 4 points
• Energy Use Prerequisite– 10% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2007
LEED 2009 HighlightsWeighting
New in LEED 2009
Regionalization:– Through USGBC’s regional councils, chapters and
affiliates, regionally specific environmental issues were identified. For a project’s specific location, six LEED credits have been prioritized because they address the specific environmental issues. The project will be awarded up to four extra points (one point per credit) for earning the priority credits.
Download the regional priority credits for your state »
LEED 2009 HighlightsRegional Priority Credits
New in LEED 2009
Examples from LEED for New Construction 2009: – Urban Florida: SSc5.2, MRc1.1, WEc2, EAc1, MRc5, and
EQc8.1, to incentivize (among other things) decreased reliance on fossil fuels, reuse of existing building stock, decreased reliance on insufficient municipal wastewater plants, and utilization of abundant local sunshine.
– Rural Michigan: SSc1, SSc6.1, SSc6.2, SSc8, MRc5.2, and EAc2, to incentivize (among other things) the preservation of prime agricultural land, reduction of light trespass into neighboring natural habitats, and minimizing the amount and improving the quality of stormwater into the Great Lakes.
LEED 2009 HighlightsRegional Priority Credits
LEED 2009 Highlights Regional Priority Credits
Bonus points similar to ID Exemplary Performance
LEED Online identifies RPCs (with project zip code) Download the regional priority credits for your state »
Each RPC is one bonus point on top of the existing credit point
(up to 4 points max)
LEED 2009 Highlights
LEED Online• New Functionality
– Sort, view group your projects – More flexible team member administration– Timeline and status indicators
• To-Do Calendar and Next Steps
• Support for Reviews and Submittals– End-to-end process support – Mid-stream communication with your reviewer
LEED Online Faster, smarter and a better user experience
Tiered LEED Credentialing Program
I’m already a LEED AP. Do I need to retest to stay active?
No. If you are already a LEED AP, you do not need to retest if you opt in within two years and satisfy the maintenance requirements. Reference CMP Enrollment Guide Valid for July 2009 for LEED APs without specialty http://www.gbci.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3666
How do I fit into the new tiered system as a current LEED AP? What do I need to do?
THE Frequently Asked Questions
• Starting August 3, 2009 GBCI will begin sending emails to existing LEED APs, letting them know that their enrollment window is open. They will have two years to enroll from the date noted in their email. Emails containing open enrollment windows will be staggered through October 2009 to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
• LEED APs without specialty can view their enrollment window through My Credentials on the GBCI website, www.gbci.org, beginning August 3, 2009. The schedule is alphabetically driven and will be posted on www.gbci.org to provide LEED APs with a sense of when their enrollment window will be open. During the enrollment window, LEED APs without specialty will have three options:
1. Do nothing - you will be designated a LEED AP without a specialty title in the LEED Professional Directory.
– Reference LEED APs Without Specialty and Enrollment FAQs
http://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=110
2. Become a LEED AP+ by enrolling in the new tiered system – agree to the Credentialing Maintenance Program (CMP) and signing the Disciplinary Policy and completing the prescriptive CMP requirements for the initial 2-year reporting period. Once you have enrolled, you will use one of the new specialty designations (O&M, BD&C, ID&C) after your name. Enrollment must occur before June 2011.
3. Become a LEED AP+ by passing one of the new specialty exams - only part 2 of a LEED AP+ exam will be required if testing by June 2011. When applying for the exam you will need to sign the Disciplinary Policy and agree to CMP. You will need to complete the ongoing CMP for your designation and will use one of the new specialty designations (O&M, BD&C, ID&C) after your name.
USGBC Website
• Reference the Credentialing Maintenance Program CMP Guide
http://www.gbci.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3665
USGBC Website
USGBC Website
LEED TIERS
LEED Green Associate
Legacy LEED AP
LEED Accredited Professional +
LEED AP Fellow
CredentialDemonstrated knowledge and skill in practicing green design, construction, and operations
Current LEED APs may continue to bear the credential without taking any action.
Extraordinary depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in a particular field
Elite class of leading professionals who are distinguished by their years of experience
Obtaining the Credential
Application Process + Multiple Choice Assessment
Application Process + Multiple Choice Assessment
Peer review of project portfolio
LEED TIERS
LEED Green Associate
Legacy LEED AP
LEED Accredited Professional +
LEED AP Fellow
Agree to disciplinary policy and maintenance guidelines.
Eligibility Requirement
Involvement in support of LEED projects.
Be employed in sustainable field of work
Application audit.
No additional Requirements (Period)
If after June 2010 they wish to have specialty – they must retake both exams
Professional experience on 1+ LEED projects.
Documented at least 1 LEED project.
Be employed in sustainable field of work
Application audit.
Major contribution to the standards of practice and body of knowledge for achieving continuous improvement in the green building field.
LEED TIERS
LEED Green Associate
Legacy LEED AP
LEED Accredited Professional +
LEED AP Fellow
Application Fee $50 $100
National Member Exam Fee
$150 $300
Non-Member exam fee
$200 $450
Biennial Maintenance Fee
$50 $50-waived first cycle (6/09-6/11)
$50
Biennial CMP Requirements
15 Hours (3 LEED specific)
30 Hours (6 LEED specific)
1. The National USGBC develops LEED curriculum (Technical Workshops) These are instructed by trained LEED Faculty through USGBC Chapters. The curriculum focuses specifically on the LEED Rating System at the 100-300 learning levels.
The Green Building Design & Construction: The LEED Implementation Process workshop being held in N. Kansas City, MO on Thursday, September 17, 2009 has been posted to our website and registration is now open for up to 40 attendees.
Stay tuned for LEED for Schools coming this Fall!!
Collaborated Education ProgramAIA, Builders’ Association, USGBC
Collaborated Education ProgramAIA, Builders’ Association, USGBC
2. Organizations can develop Education Provider Programs for 100 and 200 level training and receive credits to apply towards the USGBC LEED continuing education requirement. These educational offerings complement USGBC courses.
Be looking for an upcoming “LEED Boot Camp” this fall.
The Local AIA, and Builders Association are in Collaboration with the USGBC to develop these programs for the Region to satisfy the USGBC requirements, AIA Sustainable Credits, and Contractor Licensing Credits, while providing PDH’s for Professional Engineers.
For More Information
• www.aiakc.org
• www.usgbckansascity.org
• www.buildersassociation.org
Jay R. Guerra PE LEED APChair USGBC Central Plains Chapter
This slide presentation with audio will be available before the end of August on each website listed above
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