An Introduction to LEED-CI:
A LEED Green Building Rating System from the U.S. Green Building Council
AIA Honolulu, LEED-CI Gold Intergen, LEED-CI Certified Chong|Partners Architecture, LEED-CI Gold
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LEED Green Building Rating System™
available• LEED-NC• (new construction)• LEED-CI
(commercial interiors)
• LEED-EB
(existing buildings, operations and maintenance)
under development• LEED-CS
(core & shell)• LEED-H
(homes)• LEED-ND
(neighborhood developments)
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• provide a voluntary standard for high performance green interior spaces
• measure and verify green project achievements
• promote integrated, sustainable design
• recognize leaders
• raise awareness
intentions of the CI rating system
transform the built environment!As of 11.08.04
when to use LEED-CI• fit outs of interior spaces
that don’t include whole building or system upgrades
• tenant upgrades• works with LEED-CS to
establish green building criteria for developers and tenants
Earthjustice, LEED-CI Silver
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LEED-CI project types• Corporate Offices • NGO Offices• Design Offices• Government Offices• Law Firms • Medical Facilities• Laboratory• Libraries • Banks
• University Buildings• Historic Buildings• Showrooms• Arts Centers• Theaters• Hospitality Suites• Retail• Restaurants• Spa
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LEED-CI certified projectsCertified Buildings• Number of Buildings: 21• Floor Area of Buildings:
1,612,021
Ownership of Buildings• Non-Profit: 4• Business: 17
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Certified Silver Gold Platinum
Certified Projects by Certification Level
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• sustainable sites 7• water efficiency 2• energy& atmosphere 12• materials& resources 14• indoor environmental quality 17• innovation& design process 5
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE 57
LEED-CI categories & points
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LEED-CI: levels of certification
Certified 21-26 points
Silver 27-31 points
Gold 32-41 points
Platinum 42-57 points
LEED-CI: levels of certification
Certified 21-26 points
Silver 27-31 points
Gold 32-41 points
Platinum 42-57 points
Points are awarded under LEED-CI when the requirements of a credit are satisfied. Total points awarded determines the level of certification.
measuring achievement
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Sustainable Sites13%
Water Efficiency
4%
Energy & Atmosphere
23%
Indoor Environmental
Quality33%
Materials & Resources
27%
LEED-CI point distribution
+ innovation in design processAs of 11.08.04
sustainable sites goals• develop only appropriate
sites• reuse existing buildings
and/or sites• protect natural and
agricultural areas• reduce need for automobiles• protect and restore sites
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water efficiency goals
• reduce the quantity of water needed for the building
• reduce municipal water supply and treatment burden
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• Establish energy efficiency and system performance
• Optimize energy efficiency
• Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources
• Supply ozone protection protocols
energy and atmosphere goals
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• reduce the amount of materials needed
• use materials with less environmental impact
• reduce and manage waste
materials and resources goals
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• establish good indoor air quality
• eliminate, reduce and manage the sources of indoor pollutants
• ensure thermal comfort and system controllability
• provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment
indoor environmental quality goals
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“Incorporating USGBC’s LEED standards
into University practices makes sense from
all angles: financial, environmental, and
human health.”
– David Beaudoin, CEM, Manager of Operations, Energy & Utilities, Harvard School of Public Health; LEED-CI Pilot Project
Why Certify?triple bottom line benefits
Build Green. Everyone Profits.As of 11.08.04
• reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption
• buildings represent:– 39% of U.S. primary energy use – 70% of electricity consumption– 40% of raw materials use globally– 12% of potable water consumption
environmental benefits
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economic benefits
• increase building valuation and ROI
• optimize life-cycle economic performance
• qualify for state and local incentives
• reduce operating costs– according to U.S. EPA research, tenants can save
about 50 cents per square foot each year through strategies that cut energy use by 30%. This can represent a savings of $50,000 or more in a five-year lease on 20,000 square feet
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• decrease vacancy, improve retention• reduce liability• high worker productivity
– a study by Carnegie Mellon University measuring the relationship between increased lighting control and productivity showed an average increase of 7.1% in productivity
occupant benefits
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how to get started• visit www.usgbc.org/LEED to learn more
about LEED-CI, review a copy of the rating system, and check out the FAQ
• attend a LEED-CI Workshop
• get involved with your local chapter
• register your LEED-CI project online at www.usgbc.org/LEED
• contact us at [email protected]
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for more information,please visit
www.usgbc.orgor call us at
(202) 828-7422
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