PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Objectives
- See the Trends
- Know the New Systems
- Learn about LEED V4
- Understand the implications
- Protect yourself from mistakes
LEED makes buildings "green"
LEED makes buildings "sustainable"
LEED makes buildings "energy efficient"
Sustainable design is fine without LEED
"Green features" are just as good as LEED
Saying it's "green" is just as good as LEED
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
- ...
Overview of V4
- New Credits
- New Prerequisites
- Changes in Old Requirements
- More Documentation
- Harder to Get Certified
1. V4 Eliminates the "Easy to Get" Points
2. Old Either/Or Credits Combined
3. There Are More Prerequisites
4. More Stringent Water Requirements
5. More Stringent Energy Requirements
6. The Materials Credits Have Changed
7. Few Manufacturers Are On Board
8. Fewer Contractors Are On Board
9. There's More Documentation
10. There's New Terminology
Prepare for Impacts on Staff and Timelines