1. SUSTAINABILITY TOOLS LEED

3. LEED LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance.

4. BACKGROUND

9. Test Average Savings of Green Buildings ENERGY SAVINGS 30% CARBON SAVINGS 35% WATER USE SAVINGS 30-50% WASTE COST SAVINGS 50-90%

15. LEED PURPOSES Define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement Promote integrated, whole-building design practices Recognize environmental leadership in the building industry Stimulate green competition Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits Transform the building market

16. LEED RATING SYSTEM Sustainable sites Water efficiency Energy and atmosphere Materials and resources Indoor environmental quality Innovation and design process

17. LEED PROJECT TYPES LEED for New Construction: New construction and major renovations (the most commonly applied-for LEED certification) LEED for Existing Buildings: Existing buildings seeking LEED certification LEED for Commercial Interiors: Commercial interior fitouts by tenants LEED for Core and Shell: Core-and-shell projects (total building minus tenant fitouts) LEED for Homes: Homes LEED for Neighborhood Development: Neighborhood development LEED for Schools: Recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools LEED for Retail: Consists of two rating systems. One is based on New Construction and Major Renovations version 2.2. The other track is based on LEED for Commercial Interiors version 2.0.

18. CRITICS ON LEED EED rating system is sensitive to local environmental conditions, its checklist system does not vary by the local environmental conditions enough Certification cost goes higher every year Bureaucracy, Time Cost & Point Debating

19. 7 th World Trade Center Architect: David Childs (SOM) - LEED: GOLD

20. 7 th World Trade Center Architect: David Childs (SOM) - LEED: GOLD 30% recycled steel Rainwater cycle: Irrigation & Cool LED Lights + vast natural lighting Meter / tenant Heating steam = generator Recycled material for insulation & interior

21. Bank of America Tower, NY Architect: COOK+FOX - LEED: PLATINUM Mixture concrete: 55% cement and 45% slag Reduce Thermal Loss CO2 Sensor Ice Cooling System Cogeneration Power Plant Water Sensitive Design Air Filter

26. RESIDENTIAL

28. Up to 3 Stories Market Rate & Affordable Strip to Studs on One Side Single Family Multi-Family Gut Rehab

29. Up to 3 Stories Market Rate & Affordable Strip to Studs on One Side Custom Production Affordable

33. ENERGY STAR Labeled Home Durability Plan Waste Management Plan Site Protections Owner’s Manual Health and Safety Measures Combustion Venting Controlled Ventilation

34. Regional Applicability Climate Zones Radon Risk Zones Termite Risk Areas Durability Plan Inspection Home Size Location and Linkages LEED for Neighborhood Developments Landscaping and Irrigation

37. ` Anticipated Effort for Verification Type of Verification Activity No. of Hours Required ENERGY STAR LEED Homes Typical w/ MR 4.2 Sampling Preliminary Rating 4 8 8 0.2 Intermediate Inspections 4 4 1 Final Review 6 12 12 2 Travel Time 0.5 1.0 2.0 0.4 Total Hours w/ Preliminary Rating 10.5 25 34 4 w/o Preliminary Rating 6.5 17 26 4

42. How Much Does a LEED Home Cost? Comparison Criteria Code Home LEED Home Difference ($.Month) ($/Day) Sticker Price $ 300,000 $ 308,500 Mortgage Payment $1,890 $ 1,945 + $ 55 + $ 1.80 Energy Bill $150 105 - $ 45 -$1.50 Water Bill $ 30 $ 20 - $ 10 - $ 0.30 Net Cost of Ownership $ 2,070 $ 2,070 - $ 0 - $ 0

43. Ferrier Custom Homes Weatherford, TX LEED for Homes Pilot Program Certified on: January 20, 2007 LEED ® Facts Platinum 90 Locations & Linkages 5 Sustainable Sites 14 Water Efficiency 10 Energy & Atmosphere 26 Materials & Resources 15 Indoor Environmental Quality 19 Innovation & Design 0 Awareness & Education 1

44. Bazzani Associates Grand Rapids, MI LEED for Homes Pilot Program Certified on: February 7, 2007 LEED ® Facts Certified 40 Locations & Linkages 9 Sustainable Sites 3 Water Efficiency 6 Energy & Atmosphere 9 Materials & Resources 6 Indoor Environmental Quality 7 Innovation & Design 0 Awareness & Education 0

45. Commonwealth Property Fund Cambridge, MA LEED for Homes Pilot Program Certified on: August 15, 2006 LEED ® Facts Certified 35 Locations & Linkages 8 Sustainable Sites 5 Water Efficiency 3 Energy & Atmosphere 13 Materials & Resources 3 Indoor Environmental Quality 4 Innovation & Design 0 Awareness & Education 0

46. INSTITUTION