For the LEED AP Exam, you’ll need to memorize ALL of the referenced standards mentioned in the reference guide. Some LEED credits don’t reference any standards while others can reference quite a few. The most common LEED standard is the ASHRAE standard. Learn it, love it, take it out for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, […]
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Energy and Atmosphere 1 – Optimize Energy Performance
Intent: Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite. Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage. Implementation: Methods of optimizing energy performance: Reduce building footprint Reduce demand Provide sensors in: for break rooms class rooms meeting/conference rooms Harvest Energy Building Orientation Window Location Natural Ventilation Improve Efficiency through […]
Energy and Atmosphere P2 – Minimum Energy Performance (prerequisite)
Intent: Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for building system. Implementation: option 1: Building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-2004 Sections 5 – 10 Comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE, 90.1-2004 option 2: comply with local codes or DOE (Department of Energy), instead of ASHRAE mandatory: provide occupancy controls for: class […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.2 – Thermal Comfort – Verification
Intent: Assessment of building’s thermal comfort over time. Implementation: Survey within 6-18 months after occupancy anonymous responses of overall satisfaction of thermal performance If 20% or more of building occupants dissatisfied, develop a plan for corrective action Plan should be in accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004 Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.1 – Thermal Comfort – Design
Intent: Provide a comfortable thermal environment supporting productivity and well-being of building occupants. Implementation: Design HVAC systems and Building Envelope per ASHRAE 55-2004. Evaluate air temp. radiant temp, air speed, relative humidity Coordinate with EQ P1. EQ 1, & EQ 2. Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal Phase: design Indoor Environmental […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 6.2 – Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort
Intent: Provide high level of thermal comfort system control for individuals and multi-occupant spaces to promote productivity, comfort and well being of building occupants. Implementation: Individual comfort controls for 50% min. of building occupants. Operable windows are OK instead if: occupants are stationed within 20′-0″ inside and 10′-0″ to either side of the window opening. […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 5 – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
Intent: Minimize potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants. Implementation: Minimize and control pollutant entry Minimize Cross contamination between occupied areas Install permanent entryway systems at least 6′-0" long to capture dirt grates grills Exhaust rooms where hazardous chemicals are stored keep negative pressure at .50 cfm/sf If Mechanically Vented , installed filters should have MERV 13 […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan – During Construction
Intent: Reduce IAQ problems associated with Construction/Renovation process Help to sustain comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants Implementation: Develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for during construction during construction, meet or exceed SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, Ch 3 (2007) Protect on-site or installed absorptive […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 2 – Increase Ventilation
Intent: Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve IAQ for improved occupant comfort, well-being of occupants and productivity. Implementation: Mechanically Vented Spaces: increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to 30% above minimum ASHRAE 62.1-2004 rates Naturally Vented Spaces: design system to meet Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 (1998). make sure ventilation is effective […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality P1 – Minimum Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Performance (prerequisite)
1st of 2 prerequisites in Indoor Environmental Air Quality (EQ for short) Intent: to establish minimum IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings contribute to the well-being of the occupants Implementation: Meet minimum requirement of Sections 4 thru 7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Mechanical Ventilation Systems: designed using […]
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