Archive for the ‘Prerequisites’ Category
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Intent:
Reduce ozone depletion.
Implementation:
New Building: Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems
Existing Building: Consider replacement or "phase-out" program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFCs.
CFC production stopped in 1995 and was phased out 5 years after that.
Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems have to be CFC-free.
notes:
ODP: ...
Posted in Energy and Atmosphere, Prerequisites | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Intent:
Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for building system.
Implementation:
option 1:
Building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE / IESNA 90.1-2004 Sections 5 - 10
Comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE, 90.1-2004
option 2:
comply with local codes or DOE (Department of Energy), instead of ASHRAE
mandatory: provide occupancy controls for:
class rooms
meeting rooms
break rooms
Code:
ASHRAE ...
Posted in Energy and Atmosphere, Prerequisites | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
Intent:
Verify that building's energy related systems are installed, calibrated, and perform accord to BOD (Basis of Design), OPR (Owner's Project Requirements), and Construction Documents.
Implementation: (UPDATED!)
Designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to lead, review, and oversee completion of commissioning process
Must be experienced for two similar projects
independent person
for projects less that 50,000 ...
Posted in Energy and Atmosphere, Prerequisites | 12 Comments »
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Intent:
Minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation systems to ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke).
Implementation:
Option 1: Prohibit Smoking
no smoking except outdoors at least 25'-0" from:
entries
outside air intakes
operable windows
Option 2: Designated Areas
no smoking except in designated area and outdoor (same rules as previous for outdoor)
Designated smoke rooms to:
effectively capture, contain and ...
Posted in Indoor Environmental Air Quality, Prerequisites | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
1st of 2 prerequisites in Indoor Environmental Air Quality (EQ for short)
Intent:
to establish minimum IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings
contribute to the well-being of the occupants
Implementation:
Meet minimum requirement of Sections 4 thru 7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
Mechanical Ventilation Systems: designed using Ventilation ...
Posted in Indoor Environmental Air Quality, Prerequisites | 5 Comments »
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Intention:
Reduce waste from building occupants
Reduce waste going to landfills
Provide accessible storage and collection locations on site
Implementation:
Methods of Approach:
separation
collection
storage
Collection Sources:
recycle chutes
collection bins
can crushers
cardboard balers
Materials Collected:
glass
paper
metal
plastic
cardboards
provide instruction to occupants
encourage activities to encourage recycling and less use of solid waste
provide for minimum recycling area (rough guidelines just for your information):
0-5000 SF commercial building: ...
Posted in Materials and Resources, Prerequisites | 4 Comments »
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
This is a prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credits are mandatory credits that MUST be accomplished for a building to become LEED certified. There are 7 overall prerequisites in the New Construction version 2.2 LEED-AP reference guide which is the exam version this study guide covers. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is the ...
Posted in Prerequisites, Sustainable Sites | 19 Comments »
