You can find the XLS file here:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220
Monday, January 25, 2010
LEED 3.0 Checklist
You can find the XLS file here:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220
Quiz Questions
Which three of the following correctly characterizes Credit Interpretation Rulings?
A.can be viewed only by the primary USGBC contact for a registered project
B.can be viewed by all USGBC members, non-members with registered projects, and workshop attendees
C.can be requested through an online form
D.can be requested by any USGBC member
E.can be requested only in a written request mailed to the USGBC LEED Manger assigned to the project
F. can be requested only by LEED registered project team members
What are the three facets of “rethinking the bottom line”?
A.Planet
B.Plants
C.Children
D.Profits
E.Endangered Species
F.People
What three dimensions of sustainability makes up USGBC’s triple bottom line system ?
A.Economic Prosperity
B.Animal Liberation
C.Social Equality
D.Environmental Independence
E.Environmental Stewardship
F. Social Responsibility
What types of projects can be LEED certified?
The LEED Criteria is:
A.Mandatory in various states
B.Mandatory in all states
C.Voluntary
D.Legislated
E.Market Driven
F.Consensus Based
The primary goal of LEED green building rating system is to
A.Transform the design, construction, and operation of built environments and shift the practice toward higher performance, lower environmental impact
B.Transform the design, construction, of medium and larger buildings toward smaller, more environmentally friendly structures
C.Transform the design, construction, and operation of all buildings to living structures
In an integrative design process, all parties come together at the beginning to establish
A.Clear boundaries of expertise
B.Independent roles based on expertise
C.Clear sustainability and performance goals as early as possible
D.Guidelines and rules for every team member to follow
What are the general phases of a LEED Project?
To register a project you need:
A.Owner contact
B.LEED on-line
C.Primary contact
D.CIR Database
E.LEED rating system
F.USGBC account
How Many Business days are given for RFCs?
A.10
B.65
C.25
D.15
E.5
F.90
What are the basic categories of the LEED rating system?
The Team Administrator of a LEED registered project is expected to:
A.Know the registration, submission and certification process
B.Understand the categories, prerequisites and credits
C.Manage all costs associated with the project
D.Be aware of references for credits
E.Complete control over project’s LEED on-line page
F.Hire and manage all consultants
A.can be viewed only by the primary USGBC contact for a registered project
B.can be viewed by all USGBC members, non-members with registered projects, and workshop attendees
C.can be requested through an online form
D.can be requested by any USGBC member
E.can be requested only in a written request mailed to the USGBC LEED Manger assigned to the project
F. can be requested only by LEED registered project team members
What are the three facets of “rethinking the bottom line”?
A.Planet
B.Plants
C.Children
D.Profits
E.Endangered Species
F.People
What three dimensions of sustainability makes up USGBC’s triple bottom line system ?
A.Economic Prosperity
B.Animal Liberation
C.Social Equality
D.Environmental Independence
E.Environmental Stewardship
F. Social Responsibility
What types of projects can be LEED certified?
The LEED Criteria is:
A.Mandatory in various states
B.Mandatory in all states
C.Voluntary
D.Legislated
E.Market Driven
F.Consensus Based
The primary goal of LEED green building rating system is to
A.Transform the design, construction, and operation of built environments and shift the practice toward higher performance, lower environmental impact
B.Transform the design, construction, of medium and larger buildings toward smaller, more environmentally friendly structures
C.Transform the design, construction, and operation of all buildings to living structures
In an integrative design process, all parties come together at the beginning to establish
A.Clear boundaries of expertise
B.Independent roles based on expertise
C.Clear sustainability and performance goals as early as possible
D.Guidelines and rules for every team member to follow
What are the general phases of a LEED Project?
To register a project you need:
A.Owner contact
B.LEED on-line
C.Primary contact
D.CIR Database
E.LEED rating system
F.USGBC account
How Many Business days are given for RFCs?
A.10
B.65
C.25
D.15
E.5
F.90
What are the basic categories of the LEED rating system?
The Team Administrator of a LEED registered project is expected to:
A.Know the registration, submission and certification process
B.Understand the categories, prerequisites and credits
C.Manage all costs associated with the project
D.Be aware of references for credits
E.Complete control over project’s LEED on-line page
F.Hire and manage all consultants
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Project 1
For your first project you will give a 15-minute presentation on a LEED certified building.
The building should have been constructed in the last 10 years and must have achieved a LEED certification of Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
The presentation must contain a basic over view of the building: Name of Building, Location, Architect, Owner, Year of Construction, Level of LEED Certification.
And then go into detail of the strategies and systems that were enacted in the design, construction and maintenance of the building that brought the building to its level of LEED certification.
This presentation should include the plans, sections and at least 5 large photographs of the building, along with at least 5 diagrams of the green strategies and systems. These diagrams can either be found or produced by you.
Make sure you identify the source of all drawings, pictures and diagrams you do not personally produce.
Due Dates:
Presentations will take place in February on the 11th, 18th and 24th and March 4th.
All presentations should be in PowerPoint and PDF and put on the blog the day of your presentation.
To start you off, here’s a good resource:
http://greensource.construction.com/MediaDataAccess/cs/CaseStudies.aspx
The building should have been constructed in the last 10 years and must have achieved a LEED certification of Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
The presentation must contain a basic over view of the building: Name of Building, Location, Architect, Owner, Year of Construction, Level of LEED Certification.
And then go into detail of the strategies and systems that were enacted in the design, construction and maintenance of the building that brought the building to its level of LEED certification.
This presentation should include the plans, sections and at least 5 large photographs of the building, along with at least 5 diagrams of the green strategies and systems. These diagrams can either be found or produced by you.
Make sure you identify the source of all drawings, pictures and diagrams you do not personally produce.
Due Dates:
Presentations will take place in February on the 11th, 18th and 24th and March 4th.
All presentations should be in PowerPoint and PDF and put on the blog the day of your presentation.
To start you off, here’s a good resource:
http://greensource.construction.com/MediaDataAccess/cs/CaseStudies.aspx
Syllabus
FIU S C H O O L O F A R C H I T E C T U R E
ARC 5933/3934 – Professional Accreditation for Sustainable Design
Instructor: Erik P. Sundquist
E-mail: erik.sundquist@fiu.edu
Description
The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By implementing green design and building strategies, we are able to maximize both economic and environmental performance, while achieving sustainable environmental practices. Sustainable methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has become an industry standard for these green design methods. This course will cover LEED fundamentals and preparation for the LEED Green Associate Exam. All topics are geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing students for the LEED Green Associate exam. Students will receive the fundamentals of the LEED Rating Systems and green building strategies, while implementing the LEED standards in practice.
Meeting Time
Tuesdays 11:00am to 12:15pm, room #340, PCA
Thursdays 11:00am to 12:15pm, room #340, PCA
Course Evaluation
Students will be evaluated upon performance in the assignments. While a satisfactory grade in the course may be attained by the completion of all work required to the satisfaction of the professor, individual initiative and investigation of design and research issues that extend beyond the basic requirements are strongly encouraged.
Grades:
94-100= A 87-89= B+ 80-83= B- 74-76= C 67-69= D+ 60-63= D-
90-93= A- 84-86= B 77-79= C+ 70-73= C- 64-66= D 0-59= F
Attendance Guidelines:
Attendance and class participation are required at all class meetings. (see Course Schedule) Every absence is 20% off the attendance and participation grade. Four (4) unexcused absences automatically result in a failing grade for the course. Every day you are late, you will receive half (1/2) an absence. An acceptable excused absence is defined by the student having missed class due to extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control and must be accompanied with written proof. In the event that you have missed a class, you are responsible for all the material covered. If you have any questions you contact your professor at the above phone number or you may leave a message at the School of Architecture Main Office (tel. 305-348-3181) located at VH 212. A sign in sheet is made for each class. It is the student’s responsibility to write their initials next to their name. Failure to do so will be marked as an absence.
Student Work
The School of Architecture reserves the right to retain any and all student work for the purpose of record, exhibition and instruction. All students are encouraged to photograph and/or copy all work for personal records prior to submittal to instructor.
Students Rights and Responsibilities:
It is the student's responsibility to obtain, become familiar with and abide by all Departmental, College and University requirements and regulations. These include but are not limited to:
-The Florida International University Catalog Division of Student Affairs Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities of Students.
-Department Curriculum and Program Sheets
-Department Policies and Regulations
Student with Special Needs:
Students who may need auxiliary aids or services to ensure access to academic program should register with the Office Disability Services for Students.
Civility Clause:
Students are expected to treat one another with a high degree of civility and respect. Students can and should expect the same from the instructor. If a student fails to act responsibly or disrupts the
class or impedes instruction he or she may be asked to leave the class and will be held responsible for all the information missed through this absence.
Blog:
You will be required to participate in the class blog. You will be expected look at the blog daily and post all of your assignments to the blog before class time.
You must send your email the first day of class to erik.sundquist@fiu.edu to get access.
GreenFIUSpring2010.blogspot.com
Required Texts
LEED Green Associate Reference Guide 2009
LEED Green Associates Handbook 2009
All LEED Rating Systems for LEED 2009
All of these can be downloaded after registration
USGBC and GBCI Websites
United States Green Building Counsel
(for LEED certification)
www.usgbc.org
Green Building Certification Institute
(for professional accreditation)
www.gbci.org
Course Schedule
Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. This calendar includes Official University holidays. Faculty is encouraged to make accommodations for students who wish to observe religious holidays. Students should make their request know at the beginning of the semester in writing. The instructor reserves the right to implement changes to this schedule as required.
WEEK 1
1/05- Introduction, Assignment 1
1/07- Lecture “Why Build Green”
WEEK 2
1/11- Lecture “About LEED and GBCI”
1/14- Lecture “ LEED Accreditation and Rating Systems”
WEEK 3
1/19- No Class
1/21- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 4
1/26- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
1/28- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 5
2/02- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
2/04- Presentations
WEEK 6
2/16- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
2/18- Presentations
WEEK 7
2/23- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems ”
2/25- Presentations
WEEK 8
3/02- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
3/04- Presentations
WEEK 9
3/09- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
3/11- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 10
3/16- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems” Diagram Project Assignment
3/18- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 11
3/23- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
3/25- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 12
3/30- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
4/01- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 13
No class
WEEK 14
Final Presentations
ARC 5933/3934 – Professional Accreditation for Sustainable Design
Instructor: Erik P. Sundquist
E-mail: erik.sundquist@fiu.edu
Description
The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By implementing green design and building strategies, we are able to maximize both economic and environmental performance, while achieving sustainable environmental practices. Sustainable methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from design and construction, to renovation and deconstruction. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has become an industry standard for these green design methods. This course will cover LEED fundamentals and preparation for the LEED Green Associate Exam. All topics are geared toward understanding the core concepts of LEED and preparing students for the LEED Green Associate exam. Students will receive the fundamentals of the LEED Rating Systems and green building strategies, while implementing the LEED standards in practice.
Meeting Time
Tuesdays 11:00am to 12:15pm, room #340, PCA
Thursdays 11:00am to 12:15pm, room #340, PCA
Course Evaluation
Students will be evaluated upon performance in the assignments. While a satisfactory grade in the course may be attained by the completion of all work required to the satisfaction of the professor, individual initiative and investigation of design and research issues that extend beyond the basic requirements are strongly encouraged.
Grades:
94-100= A 87-89= B+ 80-83= B- 74-76= C 67-69= D+ 60-63= D-
90-93= A- 84-86= B 77-79= C+ 70-73= C- 64-66= D 0-59= F
Attendance Guidelines:
Attendance and class participation are required at all class meetings. (see Course Schedule) Every absence is 20% off the attendance and participation grade. Four (4) unexcused absences automatically result in a failing grade for the course. Every day you are late, you will receive half (1/2) an absence. An acceptable excused absence is defined by the student having missed class due to extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control and must be accompanied with written proof. In the event that you have missed a class, you are responsible for all the material covered. If you have any questions you contact your professor at the above phone number or you may leave a message at the School of Architecture Main Office (tel. 305-348-3181) located at VH 212. A sign in sheet is made for each class. It is the student’s responsibility to write their initials next to their name. Failure to do so will be marked as an absence.
Student Work
The School of Architecture reserves the right to retain any and all student work for the purpose of record, exhibition and instruction. All students are encouraged to photograph and/or copy all work for personal records prior to submittal to instructor.
Students Rights and Responsibilities:
It is the student's responsibility to obtain, become familiar with and abide by all Departmental, College and University requirements and regulations. These include but are not limited to:
-The Florida International University Catalog Division of Student Affairs Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities of Students.
-Department Curriculum and Program Sheets
-Department Policies and Regulations
Student with Special Needs:
Students who may need auxiliary aids or services to ensure access to academic program should register with the Office Disability Services for Students.
Civility Clause:
Students are expected to treat one another with a high degree of civility and respect. Students can and should expect the same from the instructor. If a student fails to act responsibly or disrupts the
class or impedes instruction he or she may be asked to leave the class and will be held responsible for all the information missed through this absence.
Blog:
You will be required to participate in the class blog. You will be expected look at the blog daily and post all of your assignments to the blog before class time.
You must send your email the first day of class to erik.sundquist@fiu.edu to get access.
GreenFIUSpring2010.blogspot.com
Required Texts
LEED Green Associate Reference Guide 2009
LEED Green Associates Handbook 2009
All LEED Rating Systems for LEED 2009
All of these can be downloaded after registration
USGBC and GBCI Websites
United States Green Building Counsel
(for LEED certification)
www.usgbc.org
Green Building Certification Institute
(for professional accreditation)
www.gbci.org
Course Schedule
Calendar dates are subject to change. Please contact appropriate offices for verification and updates. This calendar includes Official University holidays. Faculty is encouraged to make accommodations for students who wish to observe religious holidays. Students should make their request know at the beginning of the semester in writing. The instructor reserves the right to implement changes to this schedule as required.
WEEK 1
1/05- Introduction, Assignment 1
1/07- Lecture “Why Build Green”
WEEK 2
1/11- Lecture “About LEED and GBCI”
1/14- Lecture “ LEED Accreditation and Rating Systems”
WEEK 3
1/19- No Class
1/21- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 4
1/26- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
1/28- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 5
2/02- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
2/04- Presentations
WEEK 6
2/16- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
2/18- Presentations
WEEK 7
2/23- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems ”
2/25- Presentations
WEEK 8
3/02- Lecture “ LEED Rating Systems”
3/04- Presentations
WEEK 9
3/09- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
3/11- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 10
3/16- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems” Diagram Project Assignment
3/18- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 11
3/23- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
3/25- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 12
3/30- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
4/01- Lecture “LEED Rating Systems”
WEEK 13
No class
WEEK 14
Final Presentations
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