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<br /> <br /> <br />26 - 32 <br /> <br />Certified <br /> <br />33 - 38 <br /> <br />Silver <br /> <br />39 - 51 <br /> <br />Gold <br /> <br />52-69 <br /> <br />Platinum <br /> <br />14 <br /> <br />. Develop only appropriate sites <br />. Reuse existing buildings and/or sites <br />. Protect natural and agricultural areas <br />. Reduce need for automobile use <br />. Protect and/or restore natural sites <br /> <br />5 points <br /> <br />Goals <br />. Reduce the quantity of water needed for the huilding <br />. Heduce municipal water supply and treatment burden <br /> <br /> <br />17 points <br /> <br />Goals <br />. Establish energy efficiency and system performance <br />. Optimize energy effIciency <br />. Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources <br />. Support ozone protection protocols <br /> <br />13 points <br /> <br />Goals <br />. Use materials with less environmental impact <br />. Reduce and manage waste <br />. Reduce the amount of materials needed <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />15 points <br /> <br />Geals <br /> <br />. Establish good indoor air quality <br /> <br />. Eliminate, reduce and manage the sources of <br />indoor air pollution <br /> <br />. Ensure thermal comfort and systems controllability <br /> <br />. Provide for occupant connection to the <br />outdoor environment <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />up to 5 additional points <br /> <br />Goals <br /> <br />. Hecognize exceptional performance in any achieved <br />LEED -- N C credi t <br /> <br />. Recognize innovation in green building categories <br />not specifIcally addressed by LEED -- N C credits <br /> <br />ABOUT LEED@ (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) <br /> <br />The LEED Green Building Rating System ™ is the industry-recognized, voluntary <br /> <br />standard that defi.nes high performance green buildings - which are healthier, <br /> <br />more environmentally responsible and more prontable structures. In addition <br /> <br />to providing strategies for achieving a green building, LEED certincation offers a <br /> <br />marketable advantage over competitors and third -paliy validation of your sustain- <br />able accomplishments, The U,S, Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed <br /> <br />rating systems for all aspects of the built environment: <br /> <br />. LEED for New Construction (NC) <br /> <br />. LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) <br /> <br />. LEED for Commercial Interiors (Cl) <br /> <br />. LEED for Core and Shell (CS) in pilot <br /> <br />. LEED for Homes (H) in pilot <br /> <br />. LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) pilot in ~oo6 <br /> <br />HOW TO GET STARTED WITH LEED-NC <br /> <br />. Visit the Web site- Go to www,usgbc,org/LhED/nctolearnmore about LEED- <br />NC, review the rating system, download case studies and check out the FAQs, <br />. Attend a LEED-NC Workshop - Workshops provide a detailed exploration <br />of the rating system, case studies and effective strategies for greening your <br />building operations, A complete schedule of LEED workshops is available at <br />www,usgbc,orglworkshops, <br />. Become a Member - Encourage your company to join the USGBC, Not only are <br />USGBC members recognized leaders in suppoliing a better built environment, <br />they also receive a wide array of discounts on project registration and certinca- <br />tion, accreditation, workshops and resource materials. <br />. Attend Greenbuild - Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the <br />premier conference on everything related to green building, Sponsored by the <br />USGBC, Greenbuild hosts thousands of building industry professionals and is <br />the annual place for learning, networking and exploring the latest advancements <br />in green building design, construction, nnancing, operations and maintenance. <br />www.greenbuildexpo.org <br />. Get involved with your local chapter- USGBC Chapters routinely host infor- <br />mative presentations and are a great way to connect with other professionals <br />in your region who have experience implementing LEED- NC. Find your local <br />USGBC chapter at wWUJ.usgbc.orglchaptm. <br />. Become a LEED Accredited Professiollal- LEED Professional Accreditation <br />is a distinguished pursuit among those aspiring to demonstrate their ability <br />to apply the LEED Rating System to green building projects and facilitate and <br />encourage the integrated design process. <br /> <br />Contact the USGBC - For questions related to LEED, workshops and the accredita- <br />tion exam, e-mailleed-nc@usgbc.org. For questions about membership, chapters or <br />the USGBC in general, e-mail info@usgbc.orgor call ~o~-8~8-74~~. <br /> <br />101518'" STREET, NW. SUITE 5081 WASHINGTON, DC 200361 T' 202.828.74221 WWW.USGSC.ORG <br />