Green Associate Exam Prep

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2 Green Associate Course Description The LEED Green Associate exam prep course provides the green building knowledge necessary to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This course covers basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations preparing students to be successful on the LEED Green Associate accreditation exam.

3 Continuing Education Credits Everblue is a Portfolio Provider with the USGBC Everblue is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System Credit earned upon completion of this program will be reported to CES records for all AIA members Certificates of Completion for non-aia members are available upon request

4 Agenda Introduction 1. Test Format & Exam Interface 2. Overview of LEED Rating Systems Core Components of LEED Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Design & Regional Priority Green Building 1. How Green Building is Different 2. LEED Process Post-Course Study Strategies

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6 LEED Credentialing Credentials: Green Associate / LEED AP+ Specialty / LEED AP Fellow. Demonstrated knowledge of LEED Building Design, Construction, and Operation. Tiers 1 or 2 required for most LEED project RFPs, especially Federal work. Tier 1 LEED GA exam at a glance 2 Hours/100 Questions $50 Application Fee $150-$200 Exam Fee Tier 2 Tier 3 LEED AP+ exam at a glance 2 Hours/100 Questions $100 Application Fee $300-$450 Exam Fee LEED AP Fellow at a glance Standards TBD

7 LEED - Defined LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED is a rating system to distinguish high performing buildings Takes a Whole Building Approach to Sustainability Only buildings can get LEED Certified not people Only individuals become LEED AP not firms Only firms can be USGBC national members not people Only firms can use the USGBC member logo

8 Campus/Multiple Buildings 2010 LEED Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On- Campus Building Projects (2010 AGMBC) Encourages a holistic sustainable approach to project management Captures economies of scale in the certification process through shared credits Addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in campus projects Approaches: 1. Certifying individual projects on one campus 2. Certifying multiple projects under one project registration

9 What Rating System Do I use? LEED - New Construction and Schools New Building Major Renovation More than 50% floor area Mechanical system upgrade Schools required K-12

10 What Rating System Do I use? LEED - New Construction & Schools New Building Major Renovation (more than 50% floor area) HVAC system replacement

11 LEED Boundaries Property Boundary Examples Airport Property Acre Corporate HQ - Campus Building LEED Project Boundary Includes - Adjacent Parking - Storm Water Discharge Project

12 Zoning & Building Codes Zoning government s control over the physical development of land and the kinds of uses to which each individual property may be put. Places limits on construction: Architectural style Building height Open Space Parking Zoning will always trump LEED USGBC is a non-profit Code compliance enforced by local government

13 SS-c2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 20,000 20,000 (2 (2 stories) stories) Acres Acres PARK BUILDING SIZE LOT SIZE 20, acres 50,000 1 acre PARK 50,000, 50,000, 50,000, (4 50,000, (4 stories) (4 stories) (4 stories) 1 stories) Acre 1 Acre Acre Acre 80,000 60,000 1 Acre Acre 70,000 70,000 (1.5 (1.5 stories) stories) 2 Acres Acres Parking Lot.5 acre 25,000 25,000 (2 (2 stories) stories).8.8 Acres Acres 70,000 2 acres 25,000.8 acres 0.5 acres 80,000 1 acres TOTAL = 245, acres TOTAL DENSITY = ~36,000 SQFT/ACRE

14 SS-c4.1 Alternative Transportation Public Transportation Access Public transit must be within walking distance Distance is measured from building main entrance Exemplary Performance: 1. Locate near double the number of lines AND 2. Stations have at least 200 bus/rail stops per day

15 SS-c7.2 Heat Island Effect Roof Intent: Reduce Heat Islands (thermal gradient between developed & undeveloped land) System Credit Pts BD+C SS-c7.2 1 ID+C SS-c1 1 GBOM SS-c7.2 1 Homes SS-c3 7

16 EA-c1 Optimize Energy Performance Baseline Building: Design Building: Minimize east/ west windows Maximize south facing windows Energy Cost = $350,000 Energy Cost = $300,000-50,000 8/24/

17 EA-c2 Onsite Renewable Energy Based on cost - $ Baseline is entire utility bill (gas, electric, etc) Active On-Site Production of Heat or Electricity Net Metering: Sell excess electricity to a utility company % Renewable Points 1% 1 3% 2 5% 3 7% 4 9% 5 11% 6 13% 7 15% +1 EP System Credit Pts BD+C EA-c2 7 ID+C N/A 0 GBOM EA-c4 6 Homes EA-c10 10

18 IEQ-c8.1 Daylight and Views Daylight Orientation/window placement impact passive performance Daylight harvesting systems ensure appropriate light levels Glare is the most common problem with daylighting Take precautions to reduce bird collisions

19 IEQ-c8.1 Daylight and Views Daylight

20 90 Days of Practice Question Access Thank You We are always available to answer questions We appreciate referrals Class locations for LEED, BPI, Solar, and other Everblue training: AZ - Phoenix DC - Washington MA - Nantucket NM - Albuquerque TN - Memphis CA - Irvine FL - Jacksonville MD - Baltimore NV - Las Vegas TN - Nashville CA - Los Angeles FL - Miami MI - Detroit NY - New York City TX - Austin CA - Riverside FL - Orlando MN - Minneapolis NY - Rochester TX - Dallas CA - Sacramento FL - Tampa MO - Kansas City OH - Cleveland TX - Houston CA - San Diego GA - Atlanta MO - St Louis OH - Columbus TX - San Antonio CA - San Francisco HI - Honolulu NC - Charlotte OR - Portland UT - Salt Lake City CA - San Jose IL - Chicago NC - Raleigh PA - Philadelphia VA - Richmond CA - Santa Barbara IN - Indianapolis NJ - Cherry Hill PA - Pittsburgh WA - Seattle CO - Denver LA - New Orleans NJ - Edison RI - Providence WI - Milwaukee CT - Hartford MA - Boston NJ - Jersey City SC - Columbia Website: Contact: mail@everblue.edu Offices: 16375A Cranlyn Rd # N Pacific Coast HWY #421 Huntersville, NC Laguna Beach, CA 92651

21 Post Course Login credentials: Sent on initial registration Customer Service questions call or Practice questions Available in your Everblue profile by the end of the 2 nd day of class 90 days unlimited access NO free extensions so please do not delay your studies Certificates ed to you within 24 hours of completing class Step by step instructions in your Everblue profile to apply for the BD+C exam Study materials GA flashcards: $29.95 Additional 400 practice questions: $