LEED GA STUDY GROUP: SUSTAINABLE SITES

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Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
This prerequisite is intended to limit the amount of erosion, dust and water sedimentation created by construction activities.

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Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
During construction, there can be a lot of pollution going on, especially when it rains. Pollution on construction sites can be reduced by controlling:     Soil Erosion Airborne Dust Generation Waterway Sedimentation Implementation

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Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Provide ESC (Erosion and Sedimentation Control) plan with construction documents and specifications.    Goal is to prevent the loss of soil, pollution, and sedimentation. Follow the EPA 2003 (Environmental Protection Agency) standards. CGP (Construction General Permit) outlines how to comply with NPDES program. CGP covers sites greater than 1 acre, but LEED covers all.

For more info: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm

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Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Ways to control sedimentation:   Stabilization: i.e. seeding and mulching Structural: i.e. silt fences, earth dikes, sediment traps

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Credit 1: Site Selection (1pt)
Intent: Develop sites that are already previously developed. Avoid developing inappropriate sites.

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Credit 1: Site Selection (1pt)
Forbidden Sites:  Below 5ft. above the 100 year flood elevation as defined by FEMA  Within 100ft. of Wetlands as defined by CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)  Prime farmland as defined by USDA  Within 50ft. of a water body (lakes, seas, rivers, etc.) Comply with Clean Water Act.  Habitat for any endangered or critical species.  Public parkland (Park Authority projects are exempt)

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Credit 1: Site Selection (1pt)
Forbidden Sites:  Anything less than 5ft. above the 100 year flood elevation as defined by FEMA What this means: A site plan must be submitted that shows that you are at least 5 above the 100 year flood line if either of those lines cross the site. If neither line crosses the site, indicate the nearest USGS elevation contour line.

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Credit 2: Development Density & Community Connectivity (5pts)
The intent of this credit is to develop in areas that have existing infrastructure, and preserve natural habitat.

Option 1: Previously developed site in a community with a density of 60,000sf per acre net. Option 2: Previously developed site within 1/2 mile of a residential zone with 10 units per acre and 1/2 mile from basic services.

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Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment (1pt)
Rehabilitate existing damaged/contaminated sites.

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Credit 4.1: Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access (6pts)
Reduce automobile use to help reduce pollution.

Locate the project within 1/2 mile of some sort of light rail system or 1/4 mile away from one or more bus stops that are for 2 or more bus lines.

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Credit 4.2: Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms (1pt)
Reduce the pollution caused by automobile use. Bike Racks - within 200 yards of entrance Bike Racks - for 5% of all building users Showers - for 0.5% of all FTE occupants Residential - bike racks for 15% of occupants

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Credit 4.3: Alternative Transportation: Low Emission & Fuel Efficient Vehicles (3pts)
The intent of this credit is to reduce the environmental impact caused by automobile use.    Option 1: Provide low emitting or fuel efficient vehicles for 3% of FTE occupants & preferred parking Option 2: Preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles for 5% of parking capacity Option 3: Alternate fuel refueling stations for 3% of parking capacity

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Credit 4.3: Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity (2pts)
Reduce the environmental impact caused by vehicle use    Option 1: Parking size not to exceed minimum needed & 5% for car/vanpools (non-residential) Option 2: Projects that have parking for < 5% & for car/vanpools (non-residential) Option 3: No more than minimum needed & carpooling (residential)

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Credit 5.1: Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat (1pt)
Promote biodiversity by conserving existing natural areas and or restoring damaged areas.
These practices involve protecting greenfield sites, restoring previously developed sites including the possible use of a vegetated roof.

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Credit 5.2: Site Development: Maximize Open Space (1pt)
Promote biodiversity & recreation by providing a high amount of open vegetative space to development footprint.
There are 3 options that all involve either reducing the buildings footprint or increasing the amount of vegetated or open space.

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Chart from: www.leeduser.com/credit/NC-2009

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Credit 6.1: Storm Water Design: Quantity Control (1pt)
The intent of this credit is to limit the disruption of the natural hydrology.

 

CASE 1: Existing imperviousness less than or equal to 50% CASE 2: Existing imperviousness that is greater than 50%

* To earn this credit with previously undeveloped sites, youll need to avoid any increase in runoff, while on mostly impervious developed sites, youll need to reduce runoff.

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Chart from: www.leeduser.com/credit/NC-2009

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Credit 6.2: Storm Water Design: Quality Control (1pt)
Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing the amount of impervious cover on a site.

In order to get awarded a point for this credit, there must be a stormwater managament plan that reduces impervious cover and treats the stormwater runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best management practices (BPMs).

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Credit 6.2: Storm Water Design: Quality Control (1pt)
Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing the amount of impervious cover on a site.
Possible Strategies: Green Roofs Pervious Pavement Rain Gardens Vegetated Swales Rainwater Recycling

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Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof (1pt)
Reduce the Heat Island Effect for developed areas.
Option 1: Non-Roof Hardscape Surfaces 50% of roads, sidewalks, courtyards, or parking lots are:  Light colored with high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI > 29)  Open grid paving  Shaded by trees  Shaded by structures (with SRI > 29)  Shaded by solar panels

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Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof (1pt)
Reduce the Heat Island Effect for developed areas.
Option 2: On-Site Parking 50% of on-site parking spots are under cover.  Parking areas are in a garage or underground  Parking area roof must have an SRI < 29 or covered by solar panels or vegetation

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Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect: Roof (1pt)
Reduce the effect of heat islands in developed areas to minimize impact on microclimate and wildlife habitat.
 Option 1: 75% Roofing Materials with SRI 29 - 78 (depending on slope)

 Option 2: Use vegetated roof for at least 50%

 Option 3: Combination of the Options 1 & 2

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Credit 8.1: Light Pollution Reduction (1pt)
Minimize light pollution from interior and exterior building lighting systems.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING  Power densities cant exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2004 requirements for the project zone per IESNA RP-33. Meet light trespass limits at site boundary for the project zone. Conduct light trespass analysis for all site lighting.

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Credit 8.1: Light Pollution Reduction (1pt)
Minimize light pollution from interior and exterior building lighting systems.
INTERIOR LIGHTING  OPTION 1: Angle of maximum candela.  OPTION 2: Non-business hours