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Life After LEED (V3)

Published on Jul 12, 2016

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Life After LEED (V3)

Objectives

  • See the Trends
  • Know the New Systems
  • Learn about LEED V4
  • Understand the implications
  • Protect yourself from mistakes

True or False?

LEED makes buildings "green"

LEED makes buildings "sustainable"

LEED makes buildings "energy efficient"

False

That's good work done by good designers

True or False?

Sustainable design is fine without LEED

"Green features" are just as good as LEED

Saying it's "green" is just as good as LEED

False

LEED adds value to good design

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Reasons for LEED's lapse

  • No longer cutting edge
  • Competing systems
  • Economic reasons
  • George W. Bush

Since 2015

  • GBCI changed its name
  • CEO of USGBC out
  • CEO of GBCI in at USGBC
  • Intro new rating systems

New Rating Systems

  • LEED V4
  • SITES (Landscape Design)*
  • WELL (Healthy Buildings)
  • PEER (Power Companies)
  • GRESB (Investment Portfolios)
  • WIRED (Wifi Hotspots)
  • Green Garage
  • ...

LEED V4

It's a whole new system

Overview of V4

  • New Credits
  • New Prerequisites
  • Changes in Old Requirements
  • More Documentation
  • Harder to Get Certified

The Top 10 Changes in V4

1. V4 Eliminates the "Easy to Get" Points

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2. Old Either/Or Credits Combined

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3. There Are More Prerequisites

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4. More Stringent Water Requirements

5. More Stringent Energy Requirements

6. The Materials Credits Have Changed

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7. Few Manufacturers Are On Board

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8. Fewer Contractors Are On Board

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9. There's More Documentation

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10. There's New Terminology

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Tips & Take Aways

Get A New Spec

Manage Expectations

Prepare for Impacts on Staff and Timelines

V3 deadline is 10/31

Questions?