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1. Biobased Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agricultural Standard. Composed
in whole, or significant part, of biological materials, renewable agricultural mate-
rials, or forestry materials. This excludes leather and other animal hides.
2. Pre-consumer Pre-consumer recycled content materials are generated by manufacturers and
Recycled Content processors, and may consist of scrap, trimmings and other by-products that
were *never used in the consumer market*. Examples include planer shavings,
sawdust, bagasse, walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials, overissue publications,
and obsolete inventories. The designation *excludes rework, regrind, or scrap
materials capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated
them*
3. Greywater Untreated wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste. Includes used
water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom sinks, and laundry machines. *Does NOT
include water from KITCHEN sinks or dishwashers*. Governed by the Uniform
Plumbing Code. May be used for cooling towers, toilet flushing and irrigation
4. LEED Certifica- LEED Certified: 40-49 pts
tions LEED Silver: 50-59 pts
LEED Gold: 60-79 pts
LEED Platinum: 80+ pts
5. LEED Project Includes all contiguous land and building area that is associated with the project,
Boundary including site area attected by construction, including parking and open space.
The boundary can not be gerrymandered for purpose of certification.
6.
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Minimum Pro- All LEED projects *(except Homes and ND)* must meet all MPRs to become
gram Require- certified.
ments
1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
3. Must comply with project size requirements
a. BD+C and O+M must be at least 1,000 square feet
b. ID+C must be 250 square feet
c. Neighborhoods must have at least *2 habitable buildings no larger than 1500
acres*
d. Homes must be considered *"dwelling units"* by applicable codes
7. Credit Interpreta- Allows project teams to receive technical or administrative guidance from the
tion Requests Technical Advisory Group. CIRs must be submitted through LEED Online and must
NOT contain documentation. *Anyone on the project team with access to LEED
Online may submit a CIR*. Costs $220, must be less that 600 words.
8. Technical Adviso- A group or subcommittee of industry of domain specific experts, who advise on
ry Group credit interpretations and improvements to LEED
9. LEED Rating Sys- Project teams have a choice of 5 rating systems: BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes and
tems Neighborhood Development.
When deciding what system to use teams should use the 40/60 rule, which states
that if the rating system applies to 60% or more of the project, then the project
team should use that system
10. LEED for Build- Apply to new construction or major renovations of entire buildings. Includes all
ing Design + Con- building types except residential buildings with 8 or fewer stories.
struction (BD+C)
Majore renovations includes *building envelope changes, HVAC system changes,
and major interior changes*
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MPR: Project size must be at least 1,000 square feet
11. LEED for Interi- Ratings systems apply to a tenant fit out in a portion of a larger building.
or Design + Con- *Commercial Interiors, Retail, and Hospitality.* The interior can be Core and Shell
struction (ID+C) certified.
MPR: Project size must be *250 square feet*
12. LEED for Build- Apply to all existing buildings except low-rise residential. *Less than 50% of the
ing Operations floor is altered* and the operations are improved. They are tested during the
+ Maintenance performance period. Has ongoing features of sustainable purchasing policy and
(O+M) waste stream audits, unlike new construction. Addresses exterior site maintenance
programs.
LEED O+M projects have a *performance period requirement* where various
building systems are measured over time.
MPR: Project size must be at least *1,000 square feet*
*O+M certified buildings are the only buildings that MUST re-certify every 5
years.*
13. LEED for Homes Applies to low-rise single family and multifamily residential buildings. Construc-
tion and performance must be verified on-site *prior to certification* by a Green
Rater , who is managed and audited by Green Homes Certification Providers
MPR: Homes must be considered "dwelling units" by applicable codes
14. LEED for Neigh- Applies to an entire neighborhood with residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a
borhood Devel- mix. Projects can be at *any stage of the development process*, from conceptual
opment planning to construction.
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Plan if up to 75% completed construction, Built Project otherwise and if completed
within the last 3 years.
MPR: Neighborhoods must have at least *2 habitable buildings no larger than
1500 acres*
15. Integrated Pro- Process that *involves all project participants* in the design and construction
ject Delivery (IPD) processes *as early as possible* using a collaborative process. IDP is now available
as a credit in v4.
**More eflcient than conventional construction process
**Reduced Construction Time*
**Cost Control*
**Better Communication and Sequencing*
Prerequisite in LEED Healthcare
16. Integrative Encourages and rewards opportunities for teamwork among key players in the
Process Credit building, design, and construction process. Coordinating early and often, USGBC
encourages cost-ettective adoption of green building and construction strategies
that follow Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and leverage SYNERGIES among
LEED credits.
17. Owner's Pro- Written document used in all LEED projects that outline the specific criteria
ject Require- and concepts determined by the business owner to drive the success of the
ment Documents LEED project. Establish *baseline criteria* for facility function, performance and
(OPR) maintainability. Used to *inform the Basis of Design* document
In pre-design and design phases, identify and apply opportunities to achieve
synergies:
Energy Related Systems: Perform a preliminary energy modeling analysis that
explores how to reduce energy loads in the building.
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1. Biobased Materials meeting the criteria of the Sustainable Agricultural Standard. Composed
in whole, or significant part, of biological materials, renewable agricultural mate-
rials, or forestry materials. This excludes leather and other animal hides.
2. Pre-consumer Pre-consumer recycled content materials are generated by manufacturers and
Recycled Content processors, and may consist of scrap, trimmings and other by-products that
were *never used in the consumer market*. Examples include planer shavings,
sawdust, bagasse, walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials, overissue publications,
and obsolete inventories. The designation *excludes rework, regrind, or scrap
materials capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated
them*
3. Greywater Untreated wastewater that has not come in contact with toilet waste. Includes used
water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom sinks, and laundry machines. *Does NOT
include water from KITCHEN sinks or dishwashers*. Governed by the Uniform
Plumbing Code. May be used for cooling towers, toilet flushing and irrigation
4. LEED Certifica- LEED Certified: 40-49 pts
tions LEED Silver: 50-59 pts
LEED Gold: 60-79 pts
LEED Platinum: 80+ pts
5. LEED Project Includes all contiguous land and building area that is associated with the project,
Boundary including site area attected by construction, including parking and open space.
The boundary can not be gerrymandered for purpose of certification.
6.
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Minimum Pro- All LEED projects *(except Homes and ND)* must meet all MPRs to become
gram Require- certified.
ments
1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
3. Must comply with project size requirements
a. BD+C and O+M must be at least 1,000 square feet
b. ID+C must be 250 square feet
c. Neighborhoods must have at least *2 habitable buildings no larger than 1500
acres*
d. Homes must be considered *"dwelling units"* by applicable codes
7. Credit Interpreta- Allows project teams to receive technical or administrative guidance from the
tion Requests Technical Advisory Group. CIRs must be submitted through LEED Online and must
NOT contain documentation. *Anyone on the project team with access to LEED
Online may submit a CIR*. Costs $220, must be less that 600 words.
8. Technical Adviso- A group or subcommittee of industry of domain specific experts, who advise on
ry Group credit interpretations and improvements to LEED
9. LEED Rating Sys- Project teams have a choice of 5 rating systems: BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes and
tems Neighborhood Development.
When deciding what system to use teams should use the 40/60 rule, which states
that if the rating system applies to 60% or more of the project, then the project
team should use that system
10. LEED for Build- Apply to new construction or major renovations of entire buildings. Includes all
ing Design + Con- building types except residential buildings with 8 or fewer stories.
struction (BD+C)
Majore renovations includes *building envelope changes, HVAC system changes,
and major interior changes*
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MPR: Project size must be at least 1,000 square feet
11. LEED for Interi- Ratings systems apply to a tenant fit out in a portion of a larger building.
or Design + Con- *Commercial Interiors, Retail, and Hospitality.* The interior can be Core and Shell
struction (ID+C) certified.
MPR: Project size must be *250 square feet*
12. LEED for Build- Apply to all existing buildings except low-rise residential. *Less than 50% of the
ing Operations floor is altered* and the operations are improved. They are tested during the
+ Maintenance performance period. Has ongoing features of sustainable purchasing policy and
(O+M) waste stream audits, unlike new construction. Addresses exterior site maintenance
programs.
LEED O+M projects have a *performance period requirement* where various
building systems are measured over time.
MPR: Project size must be at least *1,000 square feet*
*O+M certified buildings are the only buildings that MUST re-certify every 5
years.*
13. LEED for Homes Applies to low-rise single family and multifamily residential buildings. Construc-
tion and performance must be verified on-site *prior to certification* by a Green
Rater , who is managed and audited by Green Homes Certification Providers
MPR: Homes must be considered "dwelling units" by applicable codes
14. LEED for Neigh- Applies to an entire neighborhood with residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a
borhood Devel- mix. Projects can be at *any stage of the development process*, from conceptual
opment planning to construction.
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Plan if up to 75% completed construction, Built Project otherwise and if completed
within the last 3 years.
MPR: Neighborhoods must have at least *2 habitable buildings no larger than
1500 acres*
15. Integrated Pro- Process that *involves all project participants* in the design and construction
ject Delivery (IPD) processes *as early as possible* using a collaborative process. IDP is now available
as a credit in v4.
**More eflcient than conventional construction process
**Reduced Construction Time*
**Cost Control*
**Better Communication and Sequencing*
Prerequisite in LEED Healthcare
16. Integrative Encourages and rewards opportunities for teamwork among key players in the
Process Credit building, design, and construction process. Coordinating early and often, USGBC
encourages cost-ettective adoption of green building and construction strategies
that follow Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and leverage SYNERGIES among
LEED credits.
17. Owner's Pro- Written document used in all LEED projects that outline the specific criteria
ject Require- and concepts determined by the business owner to drive the success of the
ment Documents LEED project. Establish *baseline criteria* for facility function, performance and
(OPR) maintainability. Used to *inform the Basis of Design* document
In pre-design and design phases, identify and apply opportunities to achieve
synergies:
Energy Related Systems: Perform a preliminary energy modeling analysis that
explores how to reduce energy loads in the building.
