San Francisco’s Green Building Ordinance: The New LEED Gold Standard a BOMA Lunch Workshop October 8, 2008 Presented by: Steven Ring Director, Cushman Wakefield Presented by: Bill Groth Senior Vice President, BCCI Construction Presented by: David Longinotti Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP
October 8, 2008 Overview LEED Primer Green Building Ordinance Analysis Market Impacts Landlord Strategies LEED CI Buildouts Leasing Issues Questions
October 8, 2008 LEED Basics USGBC Performance Rating System Portfolio of certifications Building Certification Professional Accreditation
October 8, 2008 LEED NC, CI and EBOM LEED NC: New construction; 7 prerequisites, 69 total points LEED CI Commercial Interiors; 6 prerequisites, 57 total points LEED EBOM, Existing building operations and maintenance, 6 prerequisites, 92 total points
October 8, 2008 Green Building Ordinance: Benefits and Costs Projected Reductions by 2012 60,000 tons in CO2 emissions 220,000 megawatts in energy consumption 100 million gallons in drinking water Projected Costs 20 year average annual cost to the City’s economy of between 30 Million and 700 Million Dollars
October 8, 2008 Scope 57% of SF Construction Industry New Hi-Rise and Mid-Rise Commercial Large Commercial Interiors High-Rise, Mid-Rise and Small Residential Major Alterations to Existing Buildings Laboratories Excluded
October 8, 2008 Phased In Requirements- Commercial
October 8, /24 DBI Administrative Bulletin Applicability mixed use occupancy Permit Gatekeeper Ordinance timing of submittals “Shadow” LEED Certification Noteworthy Provisions
October 8, 2008 Noteworthy Provisions, cont’d Requires attainment of specific LEED Points Increased points required for both demolitions and increased occupancy loads Certificate of occupancy Maintenance of “green building features”
October 8, 2008 Market Impacts Lessee preference for LEED buildings Reduces LEED certification costs Sense of comfort that LL can meet prerequisites Additional points LL can contribute to LEED-CI
October 8, 2008 Trend to LEED EB and EBOM Number of LEED EB certified buildings: 4* Number of LEED EB or EBOM registered buildings: 50* * per 10/8/08 review of USGBC website
October 8, 2008 Landlord Strategies Familiarize yourself with LEED standards Develop construction standards and guidelines Develop rules and regulations to incentivize tenants Establish realistic goals and targets for the building and know your tenant mix Do a Gap Analysis for LEED-CI First Steps
October 8, 2008 LEED-CI and LEED-EB The proactive tenant’s request for LEED-CI Basic understanding of LEED-CI 6 Prerequisites 1. Fundamental Commissioning 2. Minimum Energy Performance 3. CFC Reduction in HVAC&R 4. Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance 5. Storage & Collection Recyclables 6. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
October 8, 2008 Landlord Contribution 12 Possible Points you can give your Tenant 3SS Cr1LEED building or other ½ pt options 1 SS Cr3.2Alternative Transportation (bicycles) 1SS Cr3.3Alternative Transportation (Parking) 2WE Cr1.1Water reduction 20%/30% 2EA Cr.3Energy Use and Measurement (submetering) 1EA Cr.4Green Power 1EQ Cr.5Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Control 1 MR Cr1.1Long Term Commitment
October 8, 2008 LEED CI Buildouts Integrated Team More Sophisticated Approach
October 8, 2008 Importance of a Qualified LEED Team LEED CI Construction Implications
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 CI Checklist Review
October 8, 2008 LEED CI Construction Implications Cost Impacts
October 8, 2008 LEED CI Construction Implications Cost Impacts Average costs for non-LEED buildings: LEED Certified:.66% LEED Silver: 1.9% LEED Gold:2.2% LEED Platinum:6.8% Without integrated approach:10-30% Documentation / Commissioning: 2-3%
October 8, 2008 Project Study: SmithGroup Architects LEED CI Construction Implications
October 8, 2008 Project Study: Bently Reserve LEED CI Construction Implications
October 8, 2008 Building Ordinance
October 8, 2008 Lease Issues Lease Update/Green Lease Submetering and CAM Impacts Pass through of LEED certification and maintenance expenses Covenant to comply Sustainable building operations Disclaimer of Warranty
October 8, 2008 Lease Issues, cont’d Construction Standards for tenant improvements Use of environmentally “good” products Demolition standards Indoor air quality Minimum standards for plumbing, HVAC, lighting Reuse of materials and furnishings
October 8, 2008 Take Aways Phased In Command and Control Ordinance Cautious implementation Tenant movement to green buildings Trend to LEED EBOM Integrated project team Leasing issues