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The Free-Lance Star PROJECT: The Free -Lance Star LOCATION: Fredericksburg, VA OWNER: The Free-Lance Star ARCHITECT: FORUM Architects Cleveland, l OH CONTRACTOR S ROLE: General Contractor
Eastern View High School Stained Concrete Floors Day lighting Geo-Thermal Wells PROJECT: Eastern View High School LOCATION: Culpeper, VA OWNER: Culpeper County Public Schools Culpeper, VA ARCHITECT: SHW Group, LLP Reston, VA DESCRIPTION: Two-story with a combination of masonry bearing walls and structure frame totaling 259,218 SF. CONTRACTOR S ROLE: General Contractor
Roanoke Police Academy PROJECT: Roanoke Police Academy LOCATION: Roanoke, VA OWNER: City of Roanoke Roanoke, VA ARCHITECT: Cole + Russell Architects Cincinnati, OH 45202 DESCRIPTION: Two-story split level structure, one-half of building with exterior single-wythe CMU and one-half of building with load-bearing metal stud with masonry veneer, metal studs and CMU interior partitions, EPDM roof. CONTRACTOR S ROLE: Public Private Partner
Western Virginia Regional Jail Vacuum Assisted Plumbing System Rain Water Collection Storm Water Treatment and Reuse PROJECT: Western Virginia Regional Jail LOCATION: Salem, VA OWNER: Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority Salem, VA ARCHITECT: HSMM, Inc. Roanoke, VA DESCRIPTION: Precast concrete cells and structure with TPL membrane roof system. SIZE: 260,000 SF DURATION: 24 months CONTRACTOR S ROLE: PPEA General Contractor
GRTC PROJECT: GRTC s New Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility LOCATION: Richmond, Virginia OWNER: Greater Richmond Transit Co. Richmond, VA ARCHITECT: Gannett Fleming Engineers and Planners Harrisburg, PA In Association with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. and KEi Architecture, Interiors, Urban Design Richmond, VA DESCRIPTION: Structural steel frame with composite wall panels and masonry exterior. SIZE: 22,800 SF Administration & Operations Facility 100,000 SF Maintenance Facility SHOCKEY S ROLE: SHOCKEY S ROLE: General Contractor
Highland School PROJECT: Highland School LOCATION: Warrenton, Virginia Sound Reduction Design High Efficiency HVAC System Low Consumption Facilities OWNER: Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 ARCHITECT: DCS Design 1676 International Drive, Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102 DESCRIPTION: Structural steel frame with masonry exterior. SIZE: 53,987 SF SHOCKEY S ROLE: General Contractor
Certification Levels 52-69 points There are currently 14,911 14 911 buildings currently under construction aiming for a LEED certification There s certification. There s a good chance you will work on one! 39-51 points 33-38 points 26-32 points Test
LEED Categories New Construction Existing Buildings Commercial Interiors Core & Shell Homes Neighborhood Development Multiple Buildings & Campuses Retail Schools Healthcare Retail Laboratories
*Source: McGraw-Hill Construction Smart Market Trends Report 2008 10% of all Commercial Construction are green focused $60 BILLION* $10 BILLION $12 BILLION $7.73 BILLION $5.76 BILLION $792 M $3.24 BILLION $3.81 BILLION 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2006 Projected for 2010
SCHOOLS HOSPITALS Increased Productivity is a Big Benefit of Green Building 20% BETTER TEST PERFORMANCE EARLIER DISCHARGE RETAIL FACTORIES OFFICES INCREASE IN SALES PER SQUARE FOOT INCREASED PRODUCTION 2-16% PRODUCTIVITY INCREASE Test
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Siphonic Roof Drainage System Storm drainage pipe connected to roof drains designed to run completely filled with water versus only about one-half filled for conventional pipes. Benefits: Pipes one-half the diameter and about one-third the weight of conventional pipes drastically reducing the raw materials. Horizontal runs of pipe without slope. Reduces vertical height of the building. Rainwater Harvesting System Underground 120,000 gallon rainwater harvesting reclamation used for laundry water. Siphonic roof drainage system carries water to the underground cistern tanks. Benefits: Domestic water consumption will be reduced by at least 4 to 8 million gallons per year. Represents a domestic water consumption reduction 50% Domestic water mains and meter sizes reduced of greater than 50%. reduced. Vacuum Waste System y Acorn vacuum waste system pulls waste from lavatories and 0.5 gal/flush water closets Benefits: Reduces domestic water usage. Contributes to water consumption reduction of greater than 50%. Minimizes clogged pipes and odors. An additional water-saving method is found in the laundry where water from the last wash cycle is reused for first cycle of the next load. This process reclaims heat and water.
Rain Water Reclamation and Reuse Systems
Effects of Waste Management Comparison of Landfill Volume between recycled and nonrecycled jobs CuYd 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 80.0% 70.0% 0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%
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Become a LEED Accredited Professional Here s how: 1. Go to www.usgbc.org and order the LEED reference manual 2. Study the manual very thoroughly 3. Schedule a time to take the LEED exam through www.usgbc.org. 4. Take the test and pass. You re now accredited!