worcester polytechnic institute leed workshop

New Residence Hall Project

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

LEED Workshop


Today’s Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions

• Project Overview

• Introduction to LEED

• LEED Point Overview

• Next Steps

• Q and A


Introductions

Project Team

• Cannon Design – Architects and Engineers

• Brown Sardina – Landscape Architects

• Cullinan Engineering – Civil Engineers

• Gilbane Construction Company – Construction

Managers


Site


Program – First Floor


Program – Typical Floor


What is LEED?

LEED-NC: LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations/Additions

LEED-EB: LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED-CI: LEED for Commercial Interiors

LEED-CS: LEED for Core and Shell

LEED-H: LEED for Homes

LEED-NC: LEED for Neighborhood Developments (public release: 2006)


What is LEED?

Structured System to Measure Green Building and Track Progress

Five Major Categories for Achieving LEED Points

Sustainable SitesWater Efficiency Energy and Atmosphere Materials and Resources Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation in Design


What is LEED?

289 Certified Projects

2,069 Registered Projects

235 M gsf 50 States13 Countries


What is LEED?

69 Available Points

Four Categories of Certification:

• Certified: 26-32 Points

• Silver: 33-38 Points

• Gold: 39-52 Points

• Platinum: 53-69 Points


“Good Practice”Low or no costKnown, reliable, readily availableOwner/programmatic requirementCan be implemented in almost any

design

Design IntegrationInfluence overall design approachHigh degree of integration and/or

analysis

Innovative Strategies (Cost implications)Depend on Budget/Funding

opportunities

Establishing Goals and Priorities

New Residence Hall Project Section 1: Sustainable Sites


Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plan

Bicycle Racks and Shower Facilities

Reflective, high-emissivity roofing

Light-colored exterior paving (Heat Island)

Growth near public transportation

Alternative transportation parking, vans and hybrids

Sustainable SitesGood Practice


Sustainable SitesDesign Integration

Native, adapted plantings for landscaping

On-site infiltration of stormwater runoff (coordinated with water efficiency category)

Exterior lighting design to minimize light pollution


On-site collection and reuse of stormwater (coordinated with water efficiency category)

Vegetated Roof System for reduced stormwater runoff, reduced Heat Island effect

Sustainable SitesInnovative Strategies


Yes Maybe No Total Project Score

Minor Cost Impact - AddCost Impact - Add

WPI LEED Scorecard

8 Achievable Sustainable Site Points Identified 14 Possible

Keyword description

Y Prereq 1 Erosion & Sedimentation Control Sediment and Erosion Control Plan

1 Credit 1 Avoid Sensitive Sites

1 Credit 2 Increased Site density

1 Credit 3 Remediate Contaminated Sites

1 Credit 4.1 Proximity to Public Transportation

1 Credit 4.2 Bike Storage and Changing Rooms

1 Credit 4.3 Alternate Fueling / Stations

1 Credit 4.4 Meet/Not Exceed Zoning - Van Pool Park'g.

1 Credit 5.1 Restored habitat for 50% of open space

1 Credit 5.2 Open space = Building Footprint

1 Credit 6.1 < Predevelopement or 25% decrease

1 Credit 6.2 Eliminate Contaminants - Onsite Filtration

1 Credit 7.1 High Albedo / Open Grid Parking

1 Credit 7.2 Energy Star Compliant Roof

1 Credit 8 IESNA Cutoffs

Sustainable Sites

Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Non-Roof

Reduced Site Disturbance, Development Footprint

Brownfield Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access

Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms

Alternative Transportation, Alternative Fuel Refueling Stations

Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity

Stormwater Management, Treatment

Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Roof

Site Selection

Urban Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity

Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Open Space

Light Pollution Reduction

New Residence Hall Project Section 2: Water Efficiency


0.5 gpm lavatory faucets, automatic shutoff

2.0 gpm (or less) for showerheads

Water-efficient fixture options for toilets and urinals (e.g., 0.5 gpf urinals, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets)

Water EfficiencyGood Practice


On-site collection and reuse of Stormwater and/or steam condensate. Potential Uses:

Toilet/Urinal Flushing

Landscape irrigation – none proposed

Water EfficiencyDesign Integration




WPI LEED Scorecard

1 Credit 1.1 Portable Water reduction for Landscape

1 Credit 1.2 No Landscape Irrigation Proposed

1 Credit 2 Reducing Wastewater by 50%

1 Credit 3.1 1992 Energy Policy Act 20% < Baseline

1 Credit 3.2 30% < Baseline

Y Prereq 1 Incorporate Commissioning into Design

Y Prereq 2 ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1 - 1999

Y Prereq 3 Zero CFC's

2 Credit 1.1 Reduce regulated Energy Costs by 20%

2 Credit 1.2 30%

2 Credit 1.3 40%

2 Credit 1.4 50%

2 Credit 1.5 60%

1 Credit 2.1 Incorporate Renewable Energy Technologies



1 Credit 3 Outside Team

1 Credit 4 No HCFCs or Halons - Montreal Protocol

1 Credit 5 Continuous Equipment Monitoring / DDC

1 Credit 6 Contract for Green Power

Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50%

Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation

Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Water Efficiency

Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction


4 Achievable Water Efficiency Points Identified5 Possible

New Residence Hall Project Section 3: Energy and Atmosphere


Prescriptive criteria for building envelope, lighting, motors, etc.

Additional Building Systems Commissioning

HCFC Refrigerants and Halons prohibited

Measurement & Verification

Energy and AtmosphereGood Practice


Energy and AtmosphereDesign Integration

Building orientation, massing, glazing distribution

Reduce regulated energy costs by 20%+ versus ASHRAE 90.1-2004.

Evaluate via energy modeling.

Perimeter/public space dimming strategies (coordinated with IEQ)

Natural Ventilation opportunities (coordinated with IEQ)


Ground Source Heat Rejection for Cooling

Equipment Efficiencies

Renewable Energy Systems

Green Power Purchasing

Energy and AtmosphereInnovative Strategies


SUN SHADOW ANALYSIS - 1

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Building Information ModelingInnovative Strategies


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Lake Shore Housing, Chicago

Murphy Jahn Wind Power

Wind turbines integrates with building for maximum power



Waldenbuch Wuerth

Active photovoltic shadingNeues Tor am Rathaus, Aalen

Isin Architekten

Solar collector as shading structure, green roof



Mercedes Benz Distribution Center, Berlin

Lamm, Weber, Donat

Water wall for cooling and dehumidification

Deutsche Post Headquarters, Bonn

Murphy Jahn

Protected exterior shading (double façade)





WPI LEED Scorecard

6 Achievable Energy and Atmosphere Points Identified17 Possible





2 Credit 1.2 30%

2 Credit 1.3 40%

2 Credit 1.4 50%

2 Credit 1.5 60%








Energy & Atmosphere

Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning

Minimum Energy Performance

CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment

Optimize Energy Performance, 30% New / 20% Existing




Renewable Energy, 5%


Green Power

Additional Commissioning

Ozone Depletion




New Residence Hall Project Section 4: Materials and Resources


Green requirements (recycled content, reduced toxicity) for the following materials:

Concrete (with flyash or blast furnace slag)

Mineral-fiber insulations

Pressure-treated wood

Carpet and carpet tiles

Acoustical ceiling tile and GWB

Resilient Flooring

Materials and ResourcesGood Practice


Provide facilities for materials recycling

Demolition/Construction Waste Recycling – target 75-95% recovery of all non-hazardous materials

10% Minimum Recycled Content

20-40% Regional Manufacture

Locally-harvested 50% FSC-Certified hardwoods and veneers for all built-in millwork and casework

Materials and ResourcesGood Practice


Targeted use of rapidly-renewable, bio-based materials:

Strawboard substrates for built-in caseworkNatural Linoleum flooringResilient Cork FlooringBio-composite countertop materialsBamboo

Expanded recycling efforts (organic waste, equipment, batteries, etc.)

Materials and ResourcesInnovative Strategies




WPI LEED Scorecard

7 Achievable Materials and Resources Points Identified13 Possible

Y Prereq 1 Stations Required

1 Credit 1.1 Building Reuse



1 Credit 2.1 Weight or Volume


1 Credit 3.1 Salvaged or Reused Materials


1 Credit 4.1 Post Consumer + 1/2 Post Industrial


1 Credit 5.1 Manufactured Locally

1 Credit 5.2 Extracted or Harvested Locally

1 Credit 6 5% Threshold

1 Credit 7 50% Threshold - Forest Stewardship Council

Materials & Resources

Building Reuse, Maintain 100% of Existing Shell


Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Resource Reuse, Specify 10%

Construction Waste Management, Divert 50%


Building Reuse, Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Shell


Rapidly Renewable Materials

Certified Wood

Local/Regional Materials, of 20% Above, 50% Harvested Locally

Local/Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Locally

Recycled Content, Specify 10%


New Residence Hall Project Section 5: Indoor Environmental Quality


Ventilation design per ASHRAE-62-2004

Smoking prohibited

Construction IAQ Management Plan

Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Control

Acoustic Standards for key spaces

Duct liner issues

Indoor Environmental QualityGood Practice


Green requirements (low-emissions, reduced toxicity) for:

Adhesives and Sealants

Paints and Architectural Coatings

Composite wood panels

Carpet and carpet tiles

Resilient Flooring

Indoor Environmental QualityGood Practice


Indoor Environmental QualityDesign Integration

Daylight and Views:

Space Planning

Solar control/glare control strategies

Lighting balance and luminance ratios in spaces

Lighting fixture layouts and controls

Colors and Materials inside spaces

Occupant fine-tuning (shades, blinds, etc.)


Indoor Environmental QualityInnovative Strategies

Demand control ventilation - CO2, CO and humidity monitoring

Controllability of perimeter and non perimeter spaces




WPI LEED Scorecard

11 Achievable Indoor Environmental Quality Points Identified15 Possible

Y Prereq 1 ASHRAE 62-1999

Y Prereq 2 No Smoking Required

1 Credit 1 Permanent Monitoring ASHRAE 62-2001

1 Credit 2 ASHRAE 129-1997 (E)>=.9

1 Credit 3.1 SMACNA Guidelines for Protection/Air FIltering

1 Credit 3.2 After Construction / Before Occupancy

1 Credit 4.1 Product Compliance SCAQMD

1 Credit 4.2 Product Compliance Green Seal GS-11

1 Credit 4.3 Product Compliance Carpet Rug Institute

1 Credit 4.4 Product Compliance - No Formaldehyde

1 Credit 5 Design Featues (Mats, drains, partitions, others)

1 Credit 6.1 Operable Windows / Lighting Zones

1 Credit 6.2 Airflow/Temp/ Lighting 50% non-perimeter

1 Credit 7.1 Temp / Humidity Control

1 Credit 7.2 DDC Control of Thermal / Humidity

1 Credit 8.1 Daylighting to Occupied Areas

1 Credit 8.2 Views to Occupied Areas

Minimum IAQ Performance

Indoor Environmental Quality

Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy

Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants

Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction

Increased Ventilation

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Controllability of Systems, Perimeter

Controllability of Systems, Non-Perimeter

Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet

Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Low-Emitting Materials, Paints

Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992

Thermal Comfort, Permanent Monitoring System

Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces

New Residence Hall Project Section 6: Innovation & Design Process


Green housekeeping practices

Organic Landscaping / Integrated Pest Management

Academic Educational Program

Double-up on Green Power

Additional Construction Waste Management

Innovation and Design ProcessConsiderations




WPI LEED Scorecard

2 Achievable Innovative & Design Process Points Identified5 Possible

Possible Points 0

1 Credit 1.1 Double -up Green Power

1 Credit 1.2 Academic / Educational Program

1 Credit 1.3 Double-up recycled content or regional mat's.

1 Credit 1.4 Open

1 Credit 2 Design Team Professional

38 5 26 Project Totals33-38 point required for Silver Certification

Innovation in Design:



LEED™ Accredited Professional


Innovation & Design Process


LEED Scorecard


























2 Credit 1.2 30%

2 Credit 1.3 40%

2 Credit 1.4 50%

2 Credit 1.5 60%

























1 Credit 2 ASHRAE 129-1997 (E)>=.9














Possible Points




1 Credit 1.4 Open


33-38 point required for Silver Certification

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - New Residence Hall LEED Scorecard 1/17/07

Cost Impact - Add Minor Cost Impact - Add

38 Achievable Points Identified33-38 points required for Silver Certification


Keyword description

























2 Credit 1.2 30%

2 Credit 1.3 40%

2 Credit 1.4 50%

2 Credit 1.5 60%






















Worcester Polytechnic Institute - New Residence Hall LEED Scorecard 1/17/07

Cost Impact - Add

Sustainable Sites

Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands , Non-Roof

Reduced Site Disturbance, Development Footprint

Materials & Resources

Brownfield Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access

Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms

Alternative Transportation, Alternative Fuel Refueling Stations

Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity

Stormwater Management, Treatment

Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands , Roof

Site Selection

Urban Redevelopment

Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity

Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Open Space

Light Pollution Reduction



Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Water Efficiency

Energy & Atmosphere

Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning




Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50%


Minimum Energy Performance

CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment


Building Reuse, Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Shell

Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation

Innovative Wastewater Technologies



Rapidly Renewable Materials


Certified Wood

Local/Regional Materials, of 20% Above, 50% Harvested Locally

Local/Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Locally







Green Power

Additional Commissioning

Ozone Depletion

Minor Cost Impact - Add







1 Credit 2 ASHRAE 129-1997 (E)>=.9














Possible Points 0




1 Credit 1.4 Open


38 6 25 Project Totals33-38 point required for Silver Certification

Minimum IAQ Performance

Indoor Environmental Quality

Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy

Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants

Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction

Increased Ventilation

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Controllability of Systems, Perimeter

Controllability of Systems, Non-Perimeter

Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet

Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Low-Emitting Materials, Paints




Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992

Thermal Comfort, Permanent Monitoring System

LEED™ Accredited Professional


Innovation & Design Process

Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces


Next Steps


Questions and Answers

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