Introduction to USGBC and LEED Rating System.pptVIP

An Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Counciland theLEED Green BuildingRating System? USGBC’s MISSION: to promote the design and construction of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. The organization’s activities… Integrate building industry sectors Lead market transformation Educate owners and practitioners USGBC is... A national nonprofit organization A diverse membership of organizations Consensus-driven Committee-based product development Developer and administrator of the LEED? Green Building Rating System Economic Benefits Productivity Benefits Improve occupant performance Estimated $29 –168 billion in national productivity losses per year 1 Student performance is better in daylit schools. 2, 3 Reduce absenteeism and turnover Providing a healthy workplace improves employee satisfaction Increase retail sales with daylighting Studies have shown ~40% improvement 4 West Bend Mutual Insurance Company(West Bend, WI) LEED-NC? Market Transformation LEED-NC? Market Transformation LEED-NC? Market Transformation LEED-NC? Market Transformation LEED-NC? in the USA General Services Administration (GSA) LEED Certified projects beginning in 2003 U.S. Air Force LEED Application Guide for Lodging U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Adaptation of LEED: SPiRiT Department of State Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant for LEED Existing Buildings U.S. Navy Grant for LEED Residential LEED-NC? in the USA Global Interest in LEED? Australia Canada** China** France India ** Brazil* Cura?ao* Technical Overview of LEED? Green building rating system, currently for commercial and institutional new construction and major renovation. Existing, proven technologies Evaluates and recognizes performance in accepted green design categories LEED product development includes existing buildings, commercial interiors, multiple buildings, core shell, and homes Technical Overview of LEED? Who