Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process
For LEED for New Construction, LEED for Core and Shell, and LEED for Commercial Interiors
Published on 1. July 2011
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Hardback
352 pages
978-0-470-52418-3 (ISBN)
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Proven Strategies for Getting a Project LEED (R) Certified Here is the ideal guide for architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, facility managers, and building owners for understanding the project certification process for the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED (R)) for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC), LEED for Core & Shell (LEED CS), and LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) rating systems of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC (R)). Written by an expert who is the President of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm?Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process engages readers by outlining the steps, roles, and responsibilities of the team members in a straightforward, chronological manner that helps streamline the certification process.
With the release of the LEED v3 rating systems and a new version of LEED-Online, the Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process helps project teams to streamline the project team efforts and outlines the role of the LEED consultant and project administrator. Written for LEED AP professionals and building owners that need guidance navigating a project through the process, this book outlines each step in the design and construction phases including programming and post-occupancy. Serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information on how to get a project LEED certified, Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process features:
An overview of the integrative design process.
Understanding the role of a LEED consultant.
How to build a successful team for a project pursuing LEED certification.
How to register a project with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Common pitfalls to avoid during the LEED certification process.
Checklists to use during design and construction to keep the team on track.
With the release of the LEED v3 rating systems and a new version of LEED-Online, the Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process helps project teams to streamline the project team efforts and outlines the role of the LEED consultant and project administrator. Written for LEED AP professionals and building owners that need guidance navigating a project through the process, this book outlines each step in the design and construction phases including programming and post-occupancy. Serving as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information on how to get a project LEED certified, Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process features:
An overview of the integrative design process.
Understanding the role of a LEED consultant.
How to build a successful team for a project pursuing LEED certification.
How to register a project with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Common pitfalls to avoid during the LEED certification process.
Checklists to use during design and construction to keep the team on track.
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Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process
For LEED for New Construction, LEED for Core and Shell, and LEED for Commercial Interiors
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05/2011
Wiley
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Michelle Cottrell
Guidebook to the LEED Certification Process
For LEED for New Construction, LEED for Core and Shell, and LEED for Commercial Interiors
E-Book
05/2011
Wiley
€73.99
Available for download
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Michelle Cottrell, LEED AP, is Vice President and Director of Education at Green Education Services [greenedu.com], where she is responsible for curriculum and course development. She is also the founding principal of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm that supports project teams through the certification process from design through construction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Cottrell has more than ten years of experience specializing in commercial projects as a sustainable design and LEED consultant. Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley:
Guide to the LEED Green Associate Exam
Guide to the LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam
Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam (forthcoming)
Guide to the LEED Green Associate Exam
Guide to the LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam
Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam (forthcoming)
Content
Foreword xiii Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
PART 1: Key Concepts 1
Chapter 1 Measuring Green 3
THE LEED RATING SYSTEMS 3
THE KEY CONCEPTS OF LEED 5
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Going for Gold 11
M. Christie Smith
THE LEED CERTIFICATION PROCESS 12
THE NEXT STEPS OF COORDINATING A LEED PROJECT 19
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Two Questions Every Owner Must Answer for Their LEED Project 20
Chet M. Roach
Chapter 2 The Integrative Project Delivery Process 23
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PERSPECTIVE: From Design to Reality 24
Bassam Tarazi
THE DIFFERENCES OF A TRADITIONAL PROJECT VERSUS AN INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY 25
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Integration for the Success of LEED Projects 26
Travis Hall
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: Involving a Construction Manager during Design 33
Michael J. Parnell
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Integrated Design and Collaboration 34
Robert Diemer
LEED AND IPD 35
Chapter 3 Building A Project Team 37
THE TIERS OF THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS 37
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Building a LEED Team 38
Bill Stoller
WHAT IS A LEED COORDINATOR? 40
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The LEED Challenge and the Role of Project Coordinator 41
Wayne Howell
SELECTING THE REST OF THE TEAM MEMBERS 43
PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE: The Value of Certification 44
Mark Hanson
ATTORNEY'S PERSPECTIVE: The Risks of Green Building 48
Stephen T. Del Percio
THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 51
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Offsetting the Costs of Energy Modeling and Commissioning 51
Paul Meyer
THE COMMISSIONING AGENT 52
COMMISSIONING AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE: Selecting a Commissioning Authority 53
Bill Lodato
THE CONTRACTOR 56
CONTRACTS 57
WASTE HAULER'S PERSPECTIVE: How LEED Has Changed the Waste Industry 58
David Cardella
COORDINATOR'S PERSPECTIVE: The LEED Coordinator: No One Understands Me! 59
Steve Leone
Chapter 4 Site Selection 61
EDUCATION IS KEY 61
TAX CONSULTANT'S PERSPECTIVE: An Introduction to Understanding Section 179D 62
Dennis J. Stilger, Jr.
THE QUESTIONNAIRE 64
INITIAL ASSESSMENT 64
BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED-Certified Development Properties vs. Traditional Development Properties 65
Marie Taylor
ENERGY PROVIDER'S PERSPECTIVE: Power Purchase Agreements 69
RJ Donnelly
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Seeking LEED CI Certification for a Hotel: The Challenges and Benefits 71
Michael F. Maurer
BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: Sustainable Design Leads to Good PR and Improved Bottom Line . . . If Tenants Can Find a Way to Care 78
Scott Steuber
CONTINUING THE EFFORT TO PREPARE FOR THE GOAL-SETTING MEETING 79
Chapter 5 The Eco-Charette 81
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Collaborative Design 82
Gary Moshier
PRIOR TO THE MEETING 83
CIVIL ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Deciding to Pursue LEED Early in the Design Process 84
Geoffrey B. Nara
THE GOAL-SETTING MEETING 85
CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED Certification: Hurdles to Success 91
Holly Hawkins
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Execution of a Certified LEED NC Project 96
Mike Barbera
MOMENTUM AFTER THE ECO-CHARETTE 98
PART 2: The Design Phases 99
Chapter 6 Schematic Design and Design Development Phases 101
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S PERSPECTIVE: What LEED Credits are Right for You? 101
Chet M. Roach
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT OCCUPANTS 104
DESIGN INTEGRATION SESSIONS 104
GREEN ROOF TECHNICAL EXPERT'S PERSPECTIVE: An Overview of Green Roof Assemblies and Benefits 106
Melissa Muroff
ADDRESSING THE PREREQUISITES AND CREDITS 111
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Managing Passive Loads 112
Gary Moshier
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: A Landscape Architecture Perspective on the LEED Certification Process 119
Aiman Duckworth
CIVIL ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Innovative Sustainable Civil and Site Design for a Nature Center Renovation and Expansion 122
Geoffrey B. Nara
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Use 3D Modeling Tools for a Quick and Accurate Measurement of Tree Shading 124
Aiman Duckworth
LIGHTING DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Role of a Lighting Designer on a Project Seeking LEED Certification 128
Faith E. Baum
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Educate Yourself, the Contractor, the Owner, and Landscape Maintenance Staff about the Project's Planting and Irrigation Approach 133
Aiman Duckworth
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Mechanical and Architectural Coordination for Energy Efficiency 137
Nathan Ogle
COMMISSIONING AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE: The Benefits of a Commissioning Agent 139
Brian Fronapfel
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Benefits of the OPR and BOD 141
Kent D. Hoffman
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: EA CREDIT 1: Optimize Energy Performance Compliance Paths 148
William Amann
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Refrigeration Compliance for LEED 151
Christopher F. Zabaneh
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Engaging an Engineer 153
Kurt A. Scheer
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Measurement and Verification for Large-Energy-User Projects 155
Wayne Howell
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: The National Audubon Society: Selecting Environmentally Sensitive Materials 158
Guy Geier
RAISED-ACCESS FLOOR MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: Under-Floor Air Distribution System Contributions to LEED Certification 168
Scott Alwine
LIGHTING DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Benefits of Computer Daylight Simulation 172
Magdalena L. DiDomenico
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION REVIEW 173
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: N20-HDR-CUH2A's New Second Office 174
Simon Trumble and Jorge Rodriguez
IN SUMMARY 177
Chapter 7 Construction Document Phase 179
GREEN ROOF TECHNICAL EXPERT'S PERSPECTIVE: Quality Assurance of a Green Roof 179
Melissa Muroff
COMMISSIONING 181
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Energy Modeling Pitfalls 182
Aaron Dahlstrom
WHOLE-BUILDING SIMULATION 184
SPECIFICATION AND PLAN REVIEW 185
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Design Water as One System 188
Aiman Duckworth
LEED-ONLINE DOCUMENTATION REVIEW 192
GBCI REVIEWER'S PERSPECTIVE: Top Five Tips for Submitting a LEED Project to GBCI 195
Martin Mechtenberg
MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: A Manufacturer as an Owner Pursuing LEED 202
Julie Smith
NEXT STEPS 205
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Experiences of Gaining LEED Certification 207
Scott Bowman
PART 3: The Construction Phase 209
Chapter 8 Coordination with the Construction Team 211
BID REVIEW 212
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: Compliancy with LEED during Construction 213
Easy Foster
TRAINING THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM 214
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Collaboration 216
David Anderson
THE LEED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 218
WASTE CONSULTANT'S PERSPECTIVE: Construction Waste Recycling: Where the Real World Meets LEED 219
Wayne DeFeo
TASKS DURING CONSTRUCTION 221
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED during Construction 223
Michael J. Parnell
Chapter 9 Monthly Reports 225
MATERIAL TRACKING: GETTING STARTED 225
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Procurement Strategies 227
Steve Martorana
MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: A Manufacturer's Approach to LEED 230
Melissa DeSota
SALVAGED MATERIAL BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: Overcoming the Challenges of MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse 233
Nathan Benjamin
CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 241
CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY: COMPLYING WITH SMACNA REQUIREMENTS 242
MONTHLY REPORTS 244
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Pursuing LEED Certification 245
Charley Ryan
Chapter 10 Construction Completion 249
TASKS AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION 250
PRE-CLOSEOUT MEETING 251
COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES 251
EDUCATING THE BUILDING OCCUPANTS 252
TRAINING THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF 253
LEED ONLINE: DOCUMENTATION REVIEW 256
RECS PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE: EA CREDIT 6: Green Power-Some Common Misconceptions 258
John Powers
SUBMIT FOR USGBC CONSTRUCTION REVIEW 262
ARCHTECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Staying High Performance: Sustaining the Sustainability of Buildings
Michael B. Lehrer
LEED AFTER OCCUPANCY? OR OCCUPANCY AFTER LEED? 267
Appendices 269
APPENDIX A: LEED RATING SYSTEM SCORECARDS 269
APPENDIX B: PREDESIGN SITE SELECTION CHECKLIST 273
APPENDIX C: PROJECT TEAM MEMBER ROLES AND DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES 275
APPENDIX D: DESIGN VERSUS CONSTRUCTION PREREQUISITES AND CHECKLISTS 281
APPENDIX E: OWNER'S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TEMPLATE AND BASIS OF DESIGN SAMPLE 295
APPENDIX F: SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN 305
APPENDIX G: CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND REPORTING FORMS 311
Endnotes 319
Index 321
Introduction xvii
PART 1: Key Concepts 1
Chapter 1 Measuring Green 3
THE LEED RATING SYSTEMS 3
THE KEY CONCEPTS OF LEED 5
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Going for Gold 11
M. Christie Smith
THE LEED CERTIFICATION PROCESS 12
THE NEXT STEPS OF COORDINATING A LEED PROJECT 19
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Two Questions Every Owner Must Answer for Their LEED Project 20
Chet M. Roach
Chapter 2 The Integrative Project Delivery Process 23
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PERSPECTIVE: From Design to Reality 24
Bassam Tarazi
THE DIFFERENCES OF A TRADITIONAL PROJECT VERSUS AN INTEGRATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY 25
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Integration for the Success of LEED Projects 26
Travis Hall
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: Involving a Construction Manager during Design 33
Michael J. Parnell
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Integrated Design and Collaboration 34
Robert Diemer
LEED AND IPD 35
Chapter 3 Building A Project Team 37
THE TIERS OF THE CREDENTIALING PROCESS 37
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Building a LEED Team 38
Bill Stoller
WHAT IS A LEED COORDINATOR? 40
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The LEED Challenge and the Role of Project Coordinator 41
Wayne Howell
SELECTING THE REST OF THE TEAM MEMBERS 43
PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE: The Value of Certification 44
Mark Hanson
ATTORNEY'S PERSPECTIVE: The Risks of Green Building 48
Stephen T. Del Percio
THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 51
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Offsetting the Costs of Energy Modeling and Commissioning 51
Paul Meyer
THE COMMISSIONING AGENT 52
COMMISSIONING AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE: Selecting a Commissioning Authority 53
Bill Lodato
THE CONTRACTOR 56
CONTRACTS 57
WASTE HAULER'S PERSPECTIVE: How LEED Has Changed the Waste Industry 58
David Cardella
COORDINATOR'S PERSPECTIVE: The LEED Coordinator: No One Understands Me! 59
Steve Leone
Chapter 4 Site Selection 61
EDUCATION IS KEY 61
TAX CONSULTANT'S PERSPECTIVE: An Introduction to Understanding Section 179D 62
Dennis J. Stilger, Jr.
THE QUESTIONNAIRE 64
INITIAL ASSESSMENT 64
BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED-Certified Development Properties vs. Traditional Development Properties 65
Marie Taylor
ENERGY PROVIDER'S PERSPECTIVE: Power Purchase Agreements 69
RJ Donnelly
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Seeking LEED CI Certification for a Hotel: The Challenges and Benefits 71
Michael F. Maurer
BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: Sustainable Design Leads to Good PR and Improved Bottom Line . . . If Tenants Can Find a Way to Care 78
Scott Steuber
CONTINUING THE EFFORT TO PREPARE FOR THE GOAL-SETTING MEETING 79
Chapter 5 The Eco-Charette 81
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Collaborative Design 82
Gary Moshier
PRIOR TO THE MEETING 83
CIVIL ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Deciding to Pursue LEED Early in the Design Process 84
Geoffrey B. Nara
THE GOAL-SETTING MEETING 85
CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED Certification: Hurdles to Success 91
Holly Hawkins
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Execution of a Certified LEED NC Project 96
Mike Barbera
MOMENTUM AFTER THE ECO-CHARETTE 98
PART 2: The Design Phases 99
Chapter 6 Schematic Design and Design Development Phases 101
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S PERSPECTIVE: What LEED Credits are Right for You? 101
Chet M. Roach
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT OCCUPANTS 104
DESIGN INTEGRATION SESSIONS 104
GREEN ROOF TECHNICAL EXPERT'S PERSPECTIVE: An Overview of Green Roof Assemblies and Benefits 106
Melissa Muroff
ADDRESSING THE PREREQUISITES AND CREDITS 111
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Managing Passive Loads 112
Gary Moshier
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: A Landscape Architecture Perspective on the LEED Certification Process 119
Aiman Duckworth
CIVIL ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Innovative Sustainable Civil and Site Design for a Nature Center Renovation and Expansion 122
Geoffrey B. Nara
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Use 3D Modeling Tools for a Quick and Accurate Measurement of Tree Shading 124
Aiman Duckworth
LIGHTING DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Role of a Lighting Designer on a Project Seeking LEED Certification 128
Faith E. Baum
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Educate Yourself, the Contractor, the Owner, and Landscape Maintenance Staff about the Project's Planting and Irrigation Approach 133
Aiman Duckworth
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Mechanical and Architectural Coordination for Energy Efficiency 137
Nathan Ogle
COMMISSIONING AGENT'S PERSPECTIVE: The Benefits of a Commissioning Agent 139
Brian Fronapfel
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Benefits of the OPR and BOD 141
Kent D. Hoffman
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: EA CREDIT 1: Optimize Energy Performance Compliance Paths 148
William Amann
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Refrigeration Compliance for LEED 151
Christopher F. Zabaneh
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Engaging an Engineer 153
Kurt A. Scheer
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Measurement and Verification for Large-Energy-User Projects 155
Wayne Howell
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: The National Audubon Society: Selecting Environmentally Sensitive Materials 158
Guy Geier
RAISED-ACCESS FLOOR MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: Under-Floor Air Distribution System Contributions to LEED Certification 168
Scott Alwine
LIGHTING DESIGNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Benefits of Computer Daylight Simulation 172
Magdalena L. DiDomenico
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION REVIEW 173
ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: N20-HDR-CUH2A's New Second Office 174
Simon Trumble and Jorge Rodriguez
IN SUMMARY 177
Chapter 7 Construction Document Phase 179
GREEN ROOF TECHNICAL EXPERT'S PERSPECTIVE: Quality Assurance of a Green Roof 179
Melissa Muroff
COMMISSIONING 181
MEP ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Energy Modeling Pitfalls 182
Aaron Dahlstrom
WHOLE-BUILDING SIMULATION 184
SPECIFICATION AND PLAN REVIEW 185
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Design Water as One System 188
Aiman Duckworth
LEED-ONLINE DOCUMENTATION REVIEW 192
GBCI REVIEWER'S PERSPECTIVE: Top Five Tips for Submitting a LEED Project to GBCI 195
Martin Mechtenberg
MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: A Manufacturer as an Owner Pursuing LEED 202
Julie Smith
NEXT STEPS 205
ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: Experiences of Gaining LEED Certification 207
Scott Bowman
PART 3: The Construction Phase 209
Chapter 8 Coordination with the Construction Team 211
BID REVIEW 212
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: Compliancy with LEED during Construction 213
Easy Foster
TRAINING THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM 214
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Importance of Collaboration 216
David Anderson
THE LEED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 218
WASTE CONSULTANT'S PERSPECTIVE: Construction Waste Recycling: Where the Real World Meets LEED 219
Wayne DeFeo
TASKS DURING CONSTRUCTION 221
GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: LEED during Construction 223
Michael J. Parnell
Chapter 9 Monthly Reports 225
MATERIAL TRACKING: GETTING STARTED 225
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Procurement Strategies 227
Steve Martorana
MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE: A Manufacturer's Approach to LEED 230
Melissa DeSota
SALVAGED MATERIAL BROKER'S PERSPECTIVE: Overcoming the Challenges of MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse 233
Nathan Benjamin
CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT 241
CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY: COMPLYING WITH SMACNA REQUIREMENTS 242
MONTHLY REPORTS 244
OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE: Pursuing LEED Certification 245
Charley Ryan
Chapter 10 Construction Completion 249
TASKS AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION 250
PRE-CLOSEOUT MEETING 251
COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES 251
EDUCATING THE BUILDING OCCUPANTS 252
TRAINING THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF 253
LEED ONLINE: DOCUMENTATION REVIEW 256
RECS PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE: EA CREDIT 6: Green Power-Some Common Misconceptions 258
John Powers
SUBMIT FOR USGBC CONSTRUCTION REVIEW 262
ARCHTECT'S PERSPECTIVE: Staying High Performance: Sustaining the Sustainability of Buildings
Michael B. Lehrer
LEED AFTER OCCUPANCY? OR OCCUPANCY AFTER LEED? 267
Appendices 269
APPENDIX A: LEED RATING SYSTEM SCORECARDS 269
APPENDIX B: PREDESIGN SITE SELECTION CHECKLIST 273
APPENDIX C: PROJECT TEAM MEMBER ROLES AND DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES 275
APPENDIX D: DESIGN VERSUS CONSTRUCTION PREREQUISITES AND CHECKLISTS 281
APPENDIX E: OWNER'S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS TEMPLATE AND BASIS OF DESIGN SAMPLE 295
APPENDIX F: SAMPLE CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN 305
APPENDIX G: CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND REPORTING FORMS 311
Endnotes 319
Index 321