1. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Building performance simplified.

2. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Learn about LEED-EB OM from a local Austin project.

3. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Objectives for this presentation: 1.What is LEED-EBOM? How does it differ from other LEED rating systems? 2.How does a building owner or manager budget for & begin LEED-EBOM? 3.What are the most difficult and costly parts of the EBOM process? 4.What are the benefits of LEED-EBOM to you and your tenants? 5.What tasks are required of a building manager for LEED-EBOM?

4. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Case Study: Hartland Plaza 1717 W. 6 th St. 181,000 sf (not including satellite building/garage) Prime location with decent opportunity for walk/bike commute to nearby residential areas Easy in-out to Mopac provides great opportunity for carpooling About 50 tenants companies, many green Roughly 500 occupants

5. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Case Study: Hartland Plaza 1717 W. 6 th St. 181,000 sf Built in 80’s Some mechanical systems upgraded since then Lighting upgraded since then Nice design for daylighting– stepped façade with distributed windows, oriented east but with a shaded courtyard

6. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 1.What is LEED-EBOM? How does it differ from other LEED rating systems? For Existing Buildings Focus on Operations and Maintenance instead of the physical design of the building Requires recertification every 5 years Lots of walk-throughs Lots of occupant surveys and informal meetings with occupants and building personnel Lower level certification can be accomplished without engineers

7. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 2. How does a building owner or manager budget for & begin LEED-EBOM? review the checklist and pick the easiest credits to get to your goal rating level look out for high dollar items Commissioning Mechanical retrofits (plumbing & irrigation retrofits are ok) Materials credits, if you have many different tenants be realistic about items needing tenant participation Green purchasing Alternative transportation commuting

8. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 3. What are the most difficult and costly parts of the EBOM process? Besides those mentioned on the previous slide: Difficult Calculations such as Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance (CFM fresh air) Time consuming Walk-throughs such as daylighting Tenant participation- Alternative Transportation, Purchasing Costly Green tenant renovations: construction waste recycling and construction IAQ

9. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 4. What are the benefits of LEED-EBOM to you and your tenants? Can reveal opportunities to serve tenants better. There is so much interviewing, auditing, and surveying that you end up hearing things you otherwise might not. Can reveal operating cost saving opportunities Can provide tenants a structured forum for communicating needs and wants. greener, healthier space = higher rents or higher employee productivity green marketing

10. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 5. What tasks are required of a building manager for LEED- EBOM? Hire or designate a LEED coordinator/consultant Feasibility assessment (including cost) Create and track point strategy Calculations Draft surveys and policies Walk-throughs, audits Meet with tenants and building personnel to increase participation and collect data, surveys, documentation Watch the performance period timeline Assist LEED coordinator with all of the above, especially feasibility assessment

11. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE 5. What tasks are required of a building manager for LEED- EBOM? Assist LEED coordinator with all of the above Pay for upgrades & retrofits Administer occupant surveys – and provide incentives for completion Provide effective incentives for alternative transportation commuting green purchasing recycling Effectively communicate the benefits to occupants and engage them enthusiastically

12. © copyright 2012 CloudForest Software LLC CONSULTING & SOFTWARE Building performance simplified. Fast, simple online tool that models financial, energy & environmental performance all in one model, including a huge menu of green/LEED upgrades. cloudforestsoftware.com We’re the ones who automated it. We’re also available to guide you through your building project in- person. cloudforestconsulting.co m Direct contact: Aide Fitch cell: 512- 619-0983