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March 12, 2010

Presenter Gary L.

Sebach, AIA, LEED AP


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Todays Agenda

What are Green Buildings and LEED?

Cost & Benefits of LEED

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What does it mean

Energy Efficient (High Performance) Low Impact on Environment

low use of natural resources low waste of materials

Improve Lives low exposure to unhealthy gases & materials improved air quality Improved indoor & outdoor environments


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Typical Commercial Construction


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2 pounds of solid waste / sq. ft.

into our landfills (136 million tons / year) Compare to 209.7 tons of Municipal

solid waste / year


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Impacts natural, biologically diverse

habitats 40% consumption of raw materials per

year


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It is estimated that businesses lose

$60-$400 billion annuallyas a result of building-related illness


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Why make a building Green?

Reduced waste Improve indoor environmental quality

Improve employee attendanceproductivity, recruitment and retention

Create a healthier environment


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Why make a building Green?

Reduce energy bills by 15% - 40% per

year Simple payback on initial cost in 3 to 10

years


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The idea behind LEED


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LEED

Green Building Rating System

Purpose is to establish consistent,

measurable goals for Green Buildings Best Practicesas mandated by the U.S.

Green Building Council

8%-10% of all new construction projects aretargeting LEED certification


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Levels of Certification

Version 3 (2009)

Certified 40-49 points

Silver 50-59 points

Gold 60-79 points

Platinum 80-110 points


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Balance!


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Balance What?

EnergyEnvironmentHealthEconomics

Initial Cost Future Savings


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costs and benefits of LEED


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average in addl cost

Certified 2.5%

Silver 3.5%

Gold 3 5%

Platinum 4.5 8.5%

average in addl cost

Certified 2.5%

Silver 3.5%

Gold 3 5%

Platinum 4.5 8.5%

Cost of LEED

Construction Costs


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LEED Rule of Thumb:

Budget 3%3% hard costs

and an additional1%1% -- 11%% for soft costs

for LEED certification


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Cost of LEED

Payback on LEED?Energy Savings Annual Utility Savings Typical Payback

Certified 20 30% $ .50 / sq ft 3 to 5 years

Silver 30 35% $ .70 / sq ft 5 to 7 years

Gold 35 45% $1.00 / sq ft 5 to 10 years

Platinum 45 50% $1.20 / sq ft 10+ years

Energy Savings Annual Utility Savings Typical Payback

Certified 20 30% $ .50 / sq ft 3 to 5 years

Silver 30 35% $ .70 / sq ft 5 to 7 years

Gold 35 45% $1.00 / sq ft 5 to 10 years

Platinum 45 50% $1.20 / sq ft 10+ years

!! NAIOP commercial real estate development associationRecently disputed these numbers citinghigher costs and longer payback periods


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Location Urban vs Rural

Climatologically

Local/Regional building codes andzoning standards

Available Resources Knowledgeable/experienced Design Team

Knowledgeable/experienced Contractors

Access to green products and recycling facilities

Influence on Costs and

Credits


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1. Conduct an Eco-Charette

2. Assign costs to Yes and Maybe credits

3. Research and finalize direction4. Track the points and document

5. Submit to USGBC (after Design or

Construction)6. Wait for ruling from USGBC

Approach to LEED


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Weve come a long way


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Green Buildings

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REDUCE energy consumption

REDUCE negative impact on ourenvironment

IMPROVE the quality and health of ourindoor environments

Should cost less to Own & Operate

Final Thoughts


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It is estimated that the value of

Green building construction will be nearly

by next year

Final Thoughts

$60 BILLION$60 BILLION


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Every business day

$464 MILLION$464 MILLIONworth of construction

registers with USGBC

Final Thoughts


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For more information

Gary L. Sebach, AIA,

LEED AP614.418.0600, ext [email protected]

U.S. Green Building

Councilwww.usgbc.org

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