Adding Up To Green

Conclusion

1.    What types of professionals should be included on a project team and throughout the project in order to obtain a LEED ID credit?
       Architecture or Residential Desginer
       Green Builders
       Habitat Restorer

2.    What specific solar orientation practices can earn LEED credit?
       The east-west axis of the building is within 15 degrees of due east-west
       Glazing area on north or south walls is at least 50% greater than the area on east or west facing walls

3.    What types of sites should be avoided in order to obtain LEED credit?

       Land that is below the FEMA 100 year flood plain

       Land that was previously park land

       Any site within 100 feet of water

4.    What basic landscape design practices should be followed in order to obtain LEED credits?

       Any turf must be drought tolerant
       Do not use turf with a slope of 25%
       All compacted soil must be tilled to at least 6 inches
5.    What are some ways that architects can obtain LEED credits concerning water efficiency?

       Reuse of graywater
       High efficiency irrigation systems
       High efficiency fixtures and fittings

1.    What building components or systems can be enhanced to contribute to LEED credits that promote energy efficiency?

       Pipe Insulation
       Advanced Lighting Package
       Refrigerant Charge Test
2.    How can the choices of (or use of) materials affect the LEED rating of a home?

       Choose an efficient framing system as well as doing all the fabrication off-site
3.    What is required to earn LEED credits with respect to moisture and indoor pollutants in kitchens and bathrooms?

       Dehumidification equiptment with the capacity to keep the air at or below 60% humidity
       Also have an adequate HVAC system to remove indoor air pollutants
4.    From a public relations perspective, why might a company want to have a high LEED score?

       Not only do they earn tax credit, but they can also use them as bragging rights that earn an advantage