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(src)="1"> CECT 0010 LEED Construction and Design
(trg)="1"> CECT 0010 LEED Construction and Design
(src)="2"> Hello my name is Melissa Orien and this is the LEED 101 course .
(trg)="2"> Hello my name is Melissa Orien and this is the LEED 101 course .
(src)="3"> Im an attorney at the Law firm Holland and
(trg)="3"> I 'm an attorney at the Law firm Holland and
(src)="5"> I practice exclusively in the area of construction law .
(trg)="5"> I practice exclusively in the area of construction law .
(src)="6"> Im licensed both in Utah and Nevada and do a primary amount of my work in southern Nevada and the Salt Lake City areas but I also work throughout the west .
(trg)="6"> I 'm licensed both in Utah and Nevada and do a primary amount of my work in southern Nevada and the Salt Lake City areas but I also work throughout the west .
(src)="7"> Im with the
(trg)="7"> I 'm with the
(src)="8"> Law firm Holland and Heart that has offices in most of the intermountain west states .
(trg)="8"> Law firm Holland and Heart that has offices in most of the intermountain west states .
(src)="9"> Im also a LEED accredited professional .
(trg)="9"> I 'm also a LEED accredited professional .
(src)="10"> Well talk a little bit late about what that means .
(trg)="10"> We 'll talk a little bit late about what that means .
(src)="11"> I frequently advise clients in drafting contracts as designers or contractors on projects with a LEED target goal .
(trg)="11"> I frequently advise clients in drafting contracts as designers or contractors on projects with a LEED target goal .
(src)="12"> I also work on a substantial number of energy savings performance contracts that frequently have a LEED or sustainable building element .
(trg)="12"> I also work on a substantial number of energy savings performance contracts that frequently have a LEED or sustainable building element .
(src)="13"> The purpose of the lecture today is to give a basic outline of what
(trg)="13"> The purpose of the lecture today is to give a basic outline of what
(src)="14"> LEED is mainly for purposes of general contractors .
(trg)="14"> LEED is mainly for purposes of general contractors .
(src)="15"> The discussion will focus more on the credits that apply to construction contractors than on the credits that apply to designers or civil engineers or other parties involved in the construction process .
(trg)="15"> The discussion will focus more on the credits that apply to construction contractors than on the credits that apply to designers or civil engineers or other parties involved in the construction process .
(src)="16"> What is
(trg)="16"> What is
(src)="17"> LEED ?
(trg)="17"> LEED ?
(src)="18"> It is a term that a lot of people hear but might not know what it means .
(trg)="18"> It is a term that a lot of people hear but might not know what it means .
(src)="19"> Its an acronym that stands for
(trg)="19"> It 's an acronym that stands for
(src)="20"> Leadership in Energy and
(trg)="20"> Leadership in Energy and
(src)="21"> Environmental Design .
(trg)="21"> Environmental Design .
(src)="22"> The LEED system is used to rate buildings on a scale of possible credits to determine their certain level of certification based on how a sustainable or green that building is .
(trg)="22"> The LEED system is used to rate buildings on a scale of possible credits to determine their certain level of certification based on how a sustainable or green that building is .
(src)="23"> The LEED system was set up by an entity called the ( USBGC ) that stands for the United States Green
(trg)="23"> The LEED system was set up by an entity called the ( USBGC ) that stands for the United States Green
(src)="25"> The USBGC is a non - governmental entity , its a private entity .
(trg)="25"> The USBGC is a non - governmental entity , it 's a private entity .
(src)="26"> Companies can join the USBGC as can individuals and its purpose is to promote green building and sustainable building also to educate professionals as to what sustainable building is and how it incorporate sustainable building into their practices .
(trg)="26"> Companies can join the USBGC as can individuals and its purpose is to promote green building and sustainable building also to educate professionals as to what sustainable building is and how it incorporate sustainable building into their practices .
(src)="27"> The USGBC was created to help gain a measure or the USGBC created the LEED system to help measure green building by a standard system of measurement .
(trg)="27"> The USGBC was created to help gain a measure or the USGBC created the LEED system to help measure green building by a standard system of measurement .
(src)="28"> In our climate today theres a frequent move toward becoming green or becoming sustainable and the LEED system is an attempt to help quantify that or grade it and be able to certify buildings base on achieving certain levels of green building or energy efficiency .
(trg)="28"> In our climate today there 's a frequent move toward becoming green or becoming sustainable and the LEED system is an attempt to help quantify that or grade it and be able to certify buildings base on achieving certain levels of green building or energy efficiency .
(src)="29"> The idea is to promote and integrate whole building concept of design and promote that design within the construction industry .
(trg)="29"> The idea is to promote and integrate whole building concept of design and promote that design within the construction industry .
(src)="30"> Its also to stimulate green competition or encourage people to build green buildings and raise consumer awareness o f the benefits of a green building .
(trg)="30"> It 's also to stimulate green competition or encourage people to build green buildings and raise consumer awareness o f the benefits of a green building .
(src)="31"> One of its stated goals was to transform the building market .
(trg)="31"> One of its stated goals was to transform the building market .
(src)="32"> Since it was created in the early 90s the LEED system has become much more popular and has come closer to achieving its goal of transforming the construction market .
(trg)="32"> Since it was created in the early 90" s the LEED system has become much more popular and has come closer to achieving its goal of transforming the construction market .
(src)="33"> There are different types/ categories of
(trg)="33"> There are different types/ categories of
(src)="34"> LEED certification that a building can target .
(trg)="34"> LEED certification that a building can target .
(src)="35"> Theres a LEED grading system for homes , theres one for neighborhood development .
(trg)="35"> There 's a LEED grading system for homes , there 's one for neighborhood development .
(src)="36"> Theres one for commercial interiors which just focuses just on the interior of a building .
(trg)="36"> There 's one for commercial interiors which just focuses just on the interior of a building .
(src)="37"> Theres a system for core and shell which sounds like the exterior pieces of a building .
(trg)="37"> There 's a system for core and shell which sounds like the exterior pieces of a building .
(src)="38"> Theres a system for new construction that will be primarily discussed today .
(trg)="38"> There 's a system for new construction that will be primarily discussed today .
(src)="39"> Then finally theres LEED rating systems for schools , retail , and health care facilities in the new construction system .
(trg)="39"> Then finally there 's LEED rating systems for schools , retail , and health care facilities in the new construction system .
(src)="40"> Those categories that I just articulated apply to the design in construction phase of a project .
(trg)="40"> Those categories that I just articulated apply to the design in construction phase of a project .
(src)="41"> Theres also a LEEDs system called LEED for existing buildings that applies to the operations of a building .
(trg)="41"> There 's also a LEEDs system called LEED for existing buildings that applies to the operations of a building .
(src)="42"> So if somebody has a building thats already in existence but wants to upgrade the mechanical systems , HVAC systems its other operating systems to be more environmentally friendly in its operation it can target the LEED existing building system .
(trg)="42"> So if somebody has a building that 's already in existence but wants to upgrade the mechanical systems , HVAC systems its other operating systems to be more environmentally friendly in its operation it can target the LEED existing building system .
(src)="43"> Similarly a new building can achieve a new construction certification and then later seek a LEED for existing certification that would give it a certification based on the way the building is operated and maintained .
(trg)="43"> Similarly a new building can achieve a new construction certification and then later seek a LEED for existing certification that would give it a certification based on the way the building is operated and maintained .
(src)="44"> Many contractors and architects want to know what the bottom line is with LEED .
(trg)="44"> Many contractors and architects want to know what the bottom line is with LEED .
(src)="45"> Why should they be concerned about the
(trg)="45"> Why should they be concerned about the
(src)="46"> LEED rating system and why is it something that should matter to them ?
(trg)="46"> LEED rating system and why is it something that should matter to them ?
(src)="47"> The bottom
(trg)="47"> The bottom
(src)="48"> line , like with many things in construction ultimately boils down to money and marketability .
(trg)="48"> line , like with many things in construction ultimately boils down to money and marketability .
(src)="49"> Many jurisdictions are requiring LEED certifications for governmental buildings including Salt Lake
(trg)="49"> Many jurisdictions are requiring LEED certifications for governmental buildings including Salt Lake
(src)="50"> City .
(trg)="50"> City .
(src)="51"> Theres a movement toward citys and municipalities requiring basic LEED certification or LEED silver for all new buildings that are constructed .
(trg)="51"> There 's a movement toward city 's and municipalities requiring basic LEED certification or LEED silver for all new buildings that are constructed .
(src)="52"> In addition as energy costs increase the efficiency of a
(trg)="52"> In addition as energy costs increase the efficiency of a
(src)="53"> LEED building becomes an attractive option for owners because the lower operating costs of a green building save money .
(trg)="53"> LEED building becomes an attractive option for owners because the lower operating costs of a green building save money .
(src)="54"> One distinction is a building is certified by
(trg)="54"> One distinction is a building is certified by
(src)="55"> LEED and a professional can become accredited .
(trg)="55"> LEED and a professional can become accredited .
(src)="56"> Anybody can become what they refer to as a LEED accredited professional or a LEED AP .
(trg)="56"> Anybody can become what they refer to as a LEED accredited professional or a LEED AP .
(src)="57"> Basically youre required to study for a test that based on fundamental green building principles and the LEED rating system .
(trg)="57"> Basically you 're required to study for a test that based on fundamental green building principles and the LEED rating system .
(src)="58"> Once you take and pass that test you can become a LEED AP .
(trg)="58"> Once you take and pass that test you can become a LEED AP .
(src)="59"> Now the
(trg)="59"> Now the
(src)="60"> LEED for new construction system is divided into four levels of certification .
(trg)="60"> LEED for new construction system is divided into four levels of certification .
(src)="61"> You achieve a level of certification based on the number of LEED points you achieve and the points are set out in different categories of building .
(trg)="61"> You achieve a level of certification based on the number of LEED points you achieve and the points are set out in different categories of building .
(src)="62"> Theres 69 possible points but some of these points are trade off points , you cant necessarily achieve both of them so even though theres 69 total points the chances a project will achieve all 69 are fairly difficult .
(trg)="62"> There 's 69 possible points but some of these points are trade off points , you can 't necessarily achieve both of them so even though there 's 69 total points the chances a project will achieve all 69 are fairly difficult .
(src)="63"> Similarly theres also synergy among the LEED points where benefits gained form targeting one LEED credit will help you get down the road to achieve another LEED credit .
(trg)="63"> Similarly there 's also synergy among the LEED points where benefits gained form targeting one LEED credit will help you get down the road to achieve another LEED credit .
(src)="64"> The four levels of certification are :
(trg)="64"> The four levels of certification are :
(src)="65"> Based certification , Sliver certification , Gold certification , and
(trg)="65"> Based certification , Sliver certification , Gold certification , and
(src)="66"> Platinum certification .
(trg)="66"> Platinum certification .
(src)="67"> When it gets 25 32 credits its certified , 33 - 38 credits is Sliver , 39 51 credits is Gold , and 52 69 credits is Platinum .
(trg)="67"> When it gets 25 - 32 credits it 's certified , 33 - 38 credits is Sliver , 39 - 51 credits is Gold , and 52 - 69 credits is Platinum .
(src)="68"> If you look at the options of
(trg)="68"> If you look at the options of
(src)="69"> LEED credits that are available some of the credits are fairly easy to achieve and fairly inexpensive but then other credits become much more expensive such as , treating waste water or producing energy for your own facility .
(trg)="69"> LEED credits that are available some of the credits are fairly easy to achieve and fairly inexpensive but then other credits become much more expensive such as , treating waste water or producing energy for your own facility .
(src)="70"> So it becomes exponentially difficult and more expensive to achieve a higher level of LEED certification .
(trg)="70"> So it becomes exponentially difficult and more expensive to achieve a higher level of LEED certification .
(src)="71"> The way that the LEED points are divided their divided into six major categories .
(trg)="71"> The way that the LEED points are divided their divided into six major categories .
(src)="72"> Those categories are :
(trg)="72"> Those categories are :
(src)="73"> Sustainable sites , Water efficiency , Energy and atmosphere ,
(trg)="73"> Sustainable sites , Water efficiency , Energy and atmosphere ,
(src)="74"> Materials and resources , environmental quality , and innovation and design .
(trg)="74"> Materials and resources , environmental quality , and innovation and design .
(src)="75"> Well go through the types of items that fall within each of those categories in more detail .
(trg)="75"> We 'll go through the types of items that fall within each of those categories in more detail .
(src)="76"> In addition there are seven prerequisites that any LEED project must meet .
(trg)="76"> In addition there are seven prerequisites that any LEED project must meet .
(src)="77"> These prerequisites fall in some of the six categories that we just discussed but unless a project meets that prerequisite it will never are able to obtain LEED certification so those become important parts of a LEED project .
(trg)="77"> These prerequisites fall in some of the six categories that we just discussed but unless a project meets that prerequisite it will never are able to obtain LEED certification so those become important parts of a LEED project .
(src)="78"> In addition , as far as the players are involved in the LEED system many of these elements have to be incorporated in the project during the design phase .
(trg)="78"> In addition , as far as the players are involved in the LEED system many of these elements have to be incorporated in the project during the design phase .
(src)="79"> So for example it would be difficult for a contractor to pick up a set of plans and specifications that had been prepared without a LEED goal in mind and then try and achieve a LEED goal .
(trg)="79"> So for example it would be difficult for a contractor to pick up a set of plans and specifications that had been prepared without a LEED goal in mind and then try and achieve a LEED goal .
(src)="80"> So many of the requirements alter the fundamental way a building is designed that in most projects delivery its the designer that has the primary responsibility for shepherding the
(trg)="80"> So many of the requirements alter the fundamental way a building is designed that in most projects delivery it 's the designer that has the primary responsibility for shepherding the
(src)="82"> In a design builds job it can frequently be a general contractor thats acting as the design builder who would be the party responsible for administering the
(trg)="82"> In a design builds job it can frequently be a general contractor that 's acting as the design builder who would be the party responsible for administering the
(src)="83"> LEED process .
(trg)="83"> LEED process .
(src)="84"> Theres a series of documents that the LEED system requires to document whether a certain requirement was achieved and the LEED system itself decides which party in the construction team is responsible for meeting that particular credit .
(trg)="84"> There 's a series of documents that the LEED system requires to document whether a certain requirement was achieved and the LEED system itself decides which party in the construction team is responsible for meeting that particular credit .
(src)="85"> Some of the responsibilities are allocated to the civil engineer some to the mechanical engineer some to the architect some to the contractor so the process of achieving a LEED certification is a collaborative process both during the design phase and during the construction phase the requires the parties to work together and each achieve the LEED points that are targeted that fall within their various responsibilities .
(trg)="85"> Some of the responsibilities are allocated to the civil engineer some to the mechanical engineer some to the architect some to the contractor so the process of achieving a LEED certification is a collaborative process both during the design phase and during the construction phase the requires the parties to work together and each achieve the LEED points that are targeted that fall within their various responsibilities .
(src)="86"> With respect to the first major category of
(trg)="86"> With respect to the first major category of
(src)="87"> LEED credits , Sustainable sites this is abbreviated in the LEED system as SS .
(trg)="87"> LEED credits , Sustainable sites this is abbreviated in the LEED system as SS .
(src)="88"> The prerequisite is to implement a storm water pollution prevention plan .
(trg)="88"> The prerequisite is to implement a storm water pollution prevention plan .
(src)="89"> Unless a project has a basic plan that meets the EPA standards the project wont be able to achieve a LEED certification goal .
(trg)="89"> Unless a project has a basic plan that meets the EPA standards the project won 't be able to achieve a LEED certification goal .
(src)="90"> Sustainable sites focuses on the areas that a building is put where the owner has decided to build its building .
(trg)="90"> Sustainable sites focuses on the areas that a building is put where the owner has decided to build its building .
(src)="91"> Specifically if you develop on a brown field project you get a credit if you develop in a dense area thats highly populated you can target certain credits .
(trg)="91"> Specifically if you develop on a brown field project you get a credit if you develop in a dense area that 's highly populated you can target certain credits .
(src)="92"> The sustainable sites goal is to try and avoid putting building in previous undeveloped areas or areas that are close to water front or grazing land , prime farm
(trg)="92"> The sustainable sites goal is to try and avoid putting building in previous undeveloped areas or areas that are close to water front or grazing land , prime farm
(src)="93"> land , areas that arent already developed trying to preserve some of those areas and encourage owners to use existing cites or brown field sites to develop their buildings .
(trg)="93"> land , areas that aren 't already developed trying to preserve some of those areas and encourage owners to use existing cites or brown field sites to develop their buildings .
(src)="94"> Also a big piece of the sustainable site credits is trying to locate buildings in areas with easy access to alternate transportation and amenities such as shopping other basic facilities so that it would promote more of an urban culture and take away from urban sprawl or commuting requirements that would allow people to essentially live and work in the same area or very close to public transportation systems .
(trg)="94"> Also a big piece of the sustainable site credits is trying to locate buildings in areas with easy access to alternate transportation and amenities such as shopping other basic facilities so that it would promote more of an urban culture and take away from urban sprawl or commuting requirements that would allow people to essentially live and work in the same area or very close to public transportation systems .
(src)="95"> Also an element of the sustainable site credits focuses on storm water design , how to effectively treat storm water or cause it to decrease the amount of storm water runoff that a particular building has created .
(trg)="95"> Also an element of the sustainable site credits focuses on storm water design , how to effectively treat storm water or cause it to decrease the amount of storm water runoff that a particular building has created .
(src)="96"> Theres two potential points in the storm water areas .
(trg)="96"> There 's two potential points in the storm water areas .
(src)="97"> Theres two more potential points to what they call the heat island effect .
(trg)="97"> There 's two more potential points to what they call the heat island effect .
(src)="98"> The idea is that a building that has a
(trg)="98"> The idea is that a building that has a
(src)="99"> lot of asphalt or hard paving creates essentially a heat island because it attracts intense sunlight to that area which is bad for the environment so that the heat island credits promote putting parking underground would be an example or using green space on a building , you know , putting a green roof on a building , putting plantings in the middle of an asphalt parking lot .
(trg)="99"> lot of asphalt or hard paving creates essentially a heat island because it attracts intense sunlight to that area which is bad for the environment so that the heat island credits promote putting parking underground would be an example or using green space on a building , you know , putting a green roof on a building , putting plantings in the middle of an asphalt parking lot .
(src)="100"> Other types of measures designed to eliminate the heat thats created by having paving .
(trg)="100"> Other types of measures designed to eliminate the heat that 's created by having paving .