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The Green RoundtableGreen Residential Case Studies
June 26, 12:30-2:00
Mark Price
Residential Green Building Project Manager
Conservation Services Group
What is Green Design?
To significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and on the building occupants, green building design and construction practices address: sustainable site planning, safeguarding water and water efficiency, energy efficiency, conservation of materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality.
-USGBC
What is Green Design?
How do we love all children of all species for all time?
-William McDonough
What is LEED?
Leadership in
Energy and
Environmental
Design
The LEED Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
LEED-CI
LEED-ND
LEED for Homes
LEED-CS
LEED-NC
commercialinteriors
newconstruction
neighborhooddevelopment
core &shell
CATEGORIES OF LEED
LEED-EB existingbuildings
Commercial Buildings
Residential
• In pilot since late 2005, due to launch later this year – Green Build
• Open to any qualifying projects
• Follows residential code – 3-stories and below
• Concurrent pilots for mid-rise (4-6) and high-rise (7 and up) residential buildings running now
• Differs from other LEED products in delivery system – administered locally by ‘Providers’
LEED for Homes CategoriesInnovation & Design Process (ID)
Integrated project team, plan for durability, allow for innovationLocation & Linkages (LL)
Locate homes efficiently, link to existing infrastructure
Sustainable Sites (SS)Preserve natural ecosystem on the building lot
Water Efficiency (WE)Reduce potable water usage, use rainwater/grey water
Energy & Atmosphere (EA)Reduce emissions caused by energy use, ENERGY STAR
Materials & Resources (MR)Reduce environmental impact of building materials
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)Provide a comfortable and healthful indoor environment
Awareness & Education (AE)Educate homeowners (operators) about green building
LEED for Homes Checklist
• 130 potential credits
• 18 prerequisites
• 16 required credits
• 4 Certification levels1. Certified
2. Silver
3. Gold
4. Platinum
• Flexible
• Evolving
LEED for Homes Rating Guide
www.usgbc.org/LEED/Homes/LEED for Homes Pilot Rating System v1.11a (PDF)
(http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147
184 page companion to the checklist. For every credit:
• Intent
• Requirements• Verifications/Submittals
• Synergies/Tradeoffs
• Additional Information
LEED for Homes in Mass.
• 7 certified Homes, first multi-family cert. in US
• 6 pending certification
• 121 registered
• 300+ in discussion
53 Standish St.
DesignOpen floor plansNatural lightViews-connection to outdoors
53 Standish Street - LEED Certified
• Good location – community resources, open space
• Recycled content: siding, carpet, wallboard, glass tile
• Low-VOC paints, caulking, sealants
• Formaldehyde-free doors
• Permeable pavers in parking area
• Pre-wired for solar PV
• Solar outdoor lighting
2 Chickadee Lane
DesignHealthy livingToward net zeroLocal sources
2 Chickadee Lane – LEED Silver
• No paint – Earth plaster on walls and ceilings
• LED Lighting
• PV, Passive Solar, pellet stoves
• Very Low water use – waterless urinal in powder room, 1.2gpm shower heads, dual-flush toilets
• Low impact landscaping – edible wildflowers and berry bushes
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Permeable paving
9 Sunset Rd.
9 Sunset Rd. – LEED Platinum (pending)
Design – do everything possible
• Gut-rehab – building re-use, smaller home
• Recycled rubber roofing
• Bamboo flooring
• Geothermal heating, PV, Solar DHW
• LID – permanent erosion controls; retaining walls, natural vegitation, rain barrels, sandy soil
• Will eventually install a green roof
Thanks!
Mark Price
Conservation Services Group
508.836.9500 x13269
www.usgbc.org
www.csgrp.com