An Introduction to L E E D Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 1UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

College of Information Department of Learning Technologies Denton, Texas Presenter: Gary L. Juren, Architect 2UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Watch that first step… 3UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

4 LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMNETAL DESIGN (LEED) RATING SYSTEM __________________________________________________________________ Est by non profit United States Green Building Council (USGBC) USGBC has 3 chapters in Texas: North Texas, Central Texas, Gulf Coast LEED is a nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction and operation of buildings LEED has become the defacto Green Building Code LEED does not supercede or displace code LEED certification is voluntary UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

5 GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE (GBCI) _________________________________________________ established 2007 administers all LEED project certification administers the LEED Accreditation program handles the development of the LEED rating system provides LEED based education and research program UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

6 RATING SYSTEM BY CREDITS _________________________________________________ Projects achieve LEED certification if they earn points according to the following levels:  CERTIFIED40 – 49 points  SILVER50 – 59 points  GOLD60 – 79 points  PLATINUM80+ points UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

7 RATING SYSTEM BY PROJECT TYPE _________________________________________________ LEED for: New Construction & Major Renovation Core & Shell Schools Healthcare Retail Commercial Interiors Existing Buildings Homes Neighborhood Development UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

8 6 CATEGORIES USED IN LEED CERTIFICATION _________________________________________________ Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Design UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

9 SUSTAINABLE SITES __________________________________________________ GOALS: Develop only appropriate sites Reuse existing buildings and/or sites Protect natural and agricultural areas Reduce need for automobiles Protect and/or restore sites

10 WATER EFFICIENCY _________________________________________________ GOALS: Reduce the quantity of water needed for the building Reduce municipal water supply and treatment burden Water efficient landscaping Innovative waste water technologies UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

11 ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE __________________________________________________ GOALS: Establish energy efficiency and system performance Optimize energy efficiency Support ozone protection protocol Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

12 MATERIALS & RESOURCES _________________________________________________ GOALS: Reduce the amount of materials needed Use materials with less environmental impact Reduce and manage waste Recycled content Reduction of light pollution UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

13 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY _________________________________________________ GOALS: Good indoor air quality Eliminate, reduce, and manage the sources of indoor pollutants Ensure thermal comfort and system controllability Provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

14 INNOVATION IN DESIGN __________________________________________________ GOALS: Encourage projects to exceed credit requirements Explore innovative green building strategies Credits for exceptional performance and innovation UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

15 Makes you wonder UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES LEED Certification pending Storm water management system Landscaping techniques to minimize irrigation Regional building materials were used Recycled content building materials used Low emitting sealants, paints, and carpet systems 16 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

17 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

18 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

19 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

20 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved21

22 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

23 Cibolo Green Elementary School SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

24 Makes you wonder UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS LEED Certified Building orientation to maximize day lighting Building orientation to minimize energy use Stunning views to Dallas skyline Exterior sun shading devices Landscape design facilitates an outdoor learning environment Transformation of a blighted urban area 25UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

26 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

27 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

28 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT + PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

29 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

30 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

31 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

32 Hector Garcia Middle School DALLAS, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PERKINS + WILLS UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

33 Makes you wonder UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES Site’s character & natural features preserved Buildings arranged in natural voids between old growth oaks On site water harvesting system Building orientation to optimize natural lighting Building orientation to optimize breezes Regional building materials used 34 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES 35 UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

36 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE,TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

37 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

38 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

39 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

40 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

41 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

42 Samuel Champion High School BOERNE, TEXAS ARCHITECT : PFLUGER ASSOCIATES UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

43 Makes you wonder

Lady Bird Johnson Middle School IRVING, TEXAS ARCHITECT : CORGAN ASSOCIATES Largest Net Zero middle school in the United States A Net Zero energy building produces as much energy as it uses ½ the energy consumption of a typical middle school Geothermal science Rainwater collection Solar panel usage Wind turbine technologies Recycling The building becomes the learning experience UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved44

Benefits of Building Green Schools  Enhanced student learning  Healthier learning environment  Decreased absenteeism  Improved teacher retention  Increased school quality & competitiveness  Reduced operational cost  Environmentally friendly UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved45

46 GREEN RESOURCES __________________________________________________ USGBC LEED for schools USGBC’s green building rating system for the design and construction of high-performance green schools. Greening America’s Schools: Costs and Benefits www. usgbc.org/showfile.aspx?Document1D=2908 New report, prepared by Capital E, that documents the financial costs and benefits of green schools compared to conventional schools and demonstrates that greening school design provides an extraordinarily cost-effective way to enhance student learning, reduce health and operational costs and, ultimately, increase school quality and competitiveness. NCEF Green Schools Resource Lists Compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities a website offering helpful guidelines for starting a program and free materials that include key learning concepts for green schools, an annotated bibliography of green schools instructional resources, curriculum materials, and information about ways to save energy in schools. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

47 GREEN RESOURCES __________________________________________________ Austin Energy Green Building The first green building program in the United States – Collaborative for High Performance Schools Collaborative for High Performance Schools can help school districts and their design teams bring better performance into the classroom. UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright © All rights reserved

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