Intro to LEED for Homes v4.0 Jay Hall Jay Hall & Associates, Inc. March 18, 2015
Education Provider Formerly
Founded 2000 LEED for Homes Provider 501(c)3 non-profit; mission: We exist to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation and construction of the places we live. GreenHomeInstitute.org
Moderator Brett Little, LFA,APH,GHP Executive Director GreenHome Institute Grand Rapids, MI info@greenhomeinstitute.org 888 LEED APH ext 1
Understanding LEED V4 Homes Series On Demand Webinar Series Coupon Code Available 9 GBCI (LEED H) – AIA (HSW) – NARI Green Greenhomeinstitute.org – Education
Introduction Jay Hall Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada Married with two boys Live in Annapolis, MD PhD, Duke University, Mech. Eng. Consultant to EPA’s ENERGY STAR programs (1990-2004). USGBC consultant since 2004 LEED AP Homes, LEED for Homes Green Rater, LEED Faculty (former) HERS Energy Rater, NGBS Green Verifier
Learning Objectives At the end of this webinar, you will be able to describe these aspects of LEED for Homes v 4.0: 1. The timeline for the roll-out. 2. The certification process and tools. 3. The major changes in the prereqs and credits. 4. Generally, how projects will score. 5. Where to learn more.
Agenda 1. Overview- Summary of Changes 2. Process Changes 3. Rating System Changes 4. Example Applications 5. Summary / Wrap Up
1. Overview
Why Change? Raise the Bar • Rapidly changing codes Align Requirements • Between single family and multifamily • Homes and NC New Market Sectors • Mid-rise residential projects. (Required for 4-8 Story Projects) New Impact Categories (used for credit weightings) • Climate change, human health, water resources, biodiversity, green economy, community and natural resources.
Why Change? (cont’d) Improved Tools and Resources • Step-by-step reference guide materials with videos and tutorials, • Improved technology platform. Eliminate paperwork heavy credits • Removed Durability Evaluation and New Durability Checklist • Removed Accountability Forms • Removed MR 1.1 Prereq: Framing Order Waste Factor Focus on Performance Based Credits w/ Consumption Metrics • Water Budget, Metering • Energy Budget, Metering, Utility Tracking
What’s New and Different? # Measures v2008 Total 109 100% Same 17 16% Moved 22 Changed 38 84% Removed 21 Version 4 Total 66 100% New 16 24%
2. Process Changes
Process (Verifier’s POV) Verify Verify USGBC Register Start-Up Project (Pre- Projects Certifies Project Tasks Drywall ) (Final) Project Key Tasks Key Tasks Key Tasks Key Tasks Key Tasks Select Green Rater Durability Plan Blower Door Test Submit Package to Air Sealing Verification (and QA Provider) USGBC for Review Preliminary Rating Air Balancing Insulation Verification and Approval Identify Certification Review Manual J&D Trade Training Other Testing Program(s) of Resolve Questions Interest Visual Verification Scopes of Work Visual Verification Receive Approval Assess Costs & Duct Leakage Test Owner’s Manual Compile Signed Distribute Certificates Incentives Accountability Forms Prepare Rough Assign Documentation Pay USGBC Accountability Forms Prepare Submittal Registration Fees Documentation Execute Contracts
Process V4 Roll-Out Schedule 2015 2016 2013 2014 2. 3. 4. 1. Immediately Can begin to use V4 2. Jan 2014 v4 Resources Available 3. October 1, 2014 EA 1 (Max. HERS 70) Required 4. October 1, 2016 V4 Required (2008 phased out)
LEED for Homes Registration https://www.usgbc.org/leedonline.new/projects/register
Process Tools Checklist www.usgbc.org/resources/ homes -v2008- checklist -xls Rating System http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-homes-v2008- current-version http://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/LEED%20v4%20f or%20Homes%20and%20Midrise_Ballot%20Version.pdf CIRs http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations Reference Guide http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-homes-reference- guide
v 4 Checklist http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-v4-homes-design-and- construction-checklist
Guide to Certification (8 Pages) http://www.usgbc.org/dopdf.php?q=cert-guide/homes
Reference Guide http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-reference-guide-homes- design-and-construction Hard Copy $ 249 (includes 90 days access to web-based version) Web Based $ 99 (1 Year Subscription)
3. Rating System
Rating System Basic Structure General Changes 1. 110 Points Total (from 136) 2. Credit names are familiar 3. Order (numbering) is very different a. Prereqs are pulled out front (p1, p2, etc.) b. Credits follow (c1, c2, etc.) 4. Single Family, Low-Rise and Mid-Rise are Combined. 5. Bottom Line: Projects will lose one certification level.
Rating System Basic Structure Certification Levels (% of Total Points) 2008 V 4.0 S / M / L S / M / L Certified 26% /33%/ 40% 27% / 36%/ 45% Only 26%! Silver 36% /43%/ 51% 36% /45%/ 54% Gold 48% /55%/ 62% 45% / 54%/ 63% Platinum 59% /66%/ 73% 63% /72%/ 82% S = 950 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedroom M = 1,900 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedroom L = 3,820 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedroom
Rating System Basic Structure Credit Categories 2008 v 4.0 Pts/Prereq/Min Pts/Prereq/Min ID 11 / 3 / Moved LL 10 / / LT 15 / / 8 (LT+EA) Must Do’s: SS 22 / 2 / 5 SS 7 / 2 / WE 15 / / 3 WE 12 / 1 / 3 18 Prereqs EA 38 / 2 / EA 38 / 4 / and MR 16 / 3 / 2 MR 10 / 2 / 16 Pts. Minimum EQ 21 / 7 / 6 EQ 16 / 7 / 3 AE 3 / 1 / Gone Innov. 6 / 1 / RP 4 / / Total: 136 / 18 / 16 110 / 17 / 14
Summary Credit 2008 Removed Version 4.0 Category Total # Changed / Total # Same Moved New Measures Combined Measures ID (IN) 12 1 2 5 3 2 7 LL (LT) 10 2 2 6 3 7 SS 15 2 3 5 5 5 WE 8 2 4 2 2 4 EA 25 1 5 10 5 9 MR 9 5 1 3 6 EQ 26 6 4 6 9 4 14 AE 4 2 2 2 Total 109 21 17 22 38 16 66
Innovation and Design (ID) 12 v2008 12 v4 Measures
ID IP/IN/RP 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment 1.1 Preliminary Rating IN p1 MOVED 1.2 Integrated Project Team SAME / COMBINED 1.4 Design Charrette IP c1 (1) NEW Trades Training 1.3 LEED AP Homes IN c2 MOVED 1.5 Building Orientation for Solar EA c5 MOVED / CHANGED 2.1 Durability Planning REMOVED 2.2 Durability Management MR p2 MOVED / CHANGED MR c1 ESH v3 2.3 Third Party Durability Verif’n 3 Innovation #1 - 4 IN c1 MOVED (5 pts.) NEW RP 1-4 Regional Priority (4 pts.)
Location and Linkages (LL) 10 v2008 6 v4 Measures ( 1 New Pr
LL LT 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment 1 LEED ND LT c1 (1) CHANGE: 15 Points NEW: Flood Plain 2 Site Selection Prereq. COMBINED PATH 2: 3.1 Edge Development REMOVED LT C2 (8 pts) NEW: Bicycle 3.2 Infill Storage,Street Network 3.3 Previously Developed PATH 1: (4 pts.) 4 Existing Infrastructure REMOVED 5.1 Basic Community Resources 5.2 Extensive Community Resources LT c4 CHANGED / COMBINED 5.3 Outstanding Community Resources 6 Access To Open Space LT c5 NEW: Access to Public Transit SS 6 Compact Development LT c3 MOVED / SAME (3 pts.)
Sustainable Sites (SS) 15 v2008 5 v4 Measures
SS 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment SAME 1.1 Erosion Controls – Construction SS p1 (except > 1 acre) 1.2 Minimized Disturbed Area REMOVED 2.1 No Invasive Plants SS p2 SAME 2.2 Landscaping REMOVED 2.3 Limit Turf MOVED / COMBINED WE c3 (Reduced from 5 to 4 pts.) 2.4 Drought Tolerant Plants 2.5 Outdoor Water Demand Calc. WE c1 MOVED / CHANGED CHANGED: 3 Local Heat Island Effects SS c1 Includes Roof
SS (cont’d) 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment 4.1 Permeable Lot COMBINED / CHANGED: 4.2 Permanent Erosion Controls SS c2 Includes Area under Roof (Reduced 7 to 3 pts max.) 4.3 Roof-Run-Off (Quality Control) 5 Non-Toxic Pest Control SS c3 SAME 6 .1 Moderate Density Moved 6.2 High Density LL c3 (Reduced from 4 to 3 pts.) 6.3 Very High Density
Water Efficiency (WE) 8 v2008 4 v4 Measures (1 New Prereq)
WE 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment 1.1 Rainwater Harvesting 1.2 Graywater Reuse System MOVED : to c1 (below) 1.3 Municipal Recycled Water 2.1 High Efficiency Irrigation System REMOVED 2.2 Third Party Inspection 2.3 Reduce Overall Irrig’n Demand MOVED: to c1 (below) 3.1 High Efficiency Fixtures CHANGED c2 WaterSense 3.2 Very High Efficiency Fixtures p1 NEW: Water Metering NEW: Total Water Use c1 (Reduced from 16 to 12 pts.) CHANGED: Outdoor Water Use (≤ 60% Turf & ≥ 25% Native Plants) SS 2 Landscaping (Turf / Plants) c3 (Reduced from 9 to 4 pts. Including Irrigation)
Energy and Atmosphere (EA) 25 v2008 19 v4 Measures (1 New Prereq)
EA Prereqs 2008 Version 4 # Name # Comment 1.1 Meet ENERGY STAR Homes v2 EA p1 CHANGED: ESH v3 1.2 Exceed ENERGY STAR Homes v2 EA c1 CHANGED: ESH v3 Energy Metering EA p2 (MF: every unit) MOVED: from AE 1.1 EA p3 Education of Homeowner V 2.0 V 3.0
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