Percentage of Certified LEED Projects Achieving Each Credit - June 2005
PDF file: Jun_05-Credits-distribution.pdf
Architectural Record’s Green Product Guide
Architectural Record.com webpage link:
http://archrecord.construction.com/products/green/default.asp
SS Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment webpage link:
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/
SS Credit 6: Stormwater Management
“Natural Approaches to Stormwater Management”
Resource Venture.org webpage link:
http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/issues/building/get-started/storm-mgmt/index.php
SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction
International Dark Sky Association webpage links:
An Introduction to Light Pollution
http://www.darksky.org/infoshts/pdf/is028.pdf
PDF file: darksky_is028.pdfLight Pollution: The Problem, The Solutions
http://www.darksky.org/infoshts/pdf/is134.pdf
PDF file: darksky_is134.pdfExamples of Good and Bad Lighting Fixtures
http://www.darksky.org/infoshts/is122.htmlRecommendations for Effective Outdoor Lighting
http://www.darksky.org/infoshts/is012.htmlAdvice Before Installing an Outdoor Lighting System
http://www.darksky.org/infoshts/is106.html
“Succeed at LEED: Water Efficiency” (11/15/2004)
Environmental Design + Construction magazine.com webpage link:
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/
BNP__Features__Item/0,4120,137976,00.html
EA Prereq 1 & Credit 3: Building Commissioning
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc: General Resources
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.org webpage link:
http://www.peci.org/library.htmModel Commissioning Plan and Guide Specifications
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.org webpage link:
http://www.peci.org/library/mcpgs.htmFEMP: Model Commissioning Plan & Guide Specifications
U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Federal Energy Management Program webpage link:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/operations_maintenance/
commissioning_guidebook.cfmBuilding Commissioning: The Key to Quality Assurance
Rebuild America webpage link:
http://www.rebuild.org/attachments/guidebooks/commissioningguide.pdf
PDF file: rebuildcommissioningguide.pdf
EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance
“Charging the Battery” An Example of Energy Modeling.
Environmental Design + Construction magazine.com webpage link:
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/
BNP__Features__Item/0,4120,75527,00.htmlNew York City Department of Design and Construction - Office of Sustainable Design webpage links:
Geothermal Heat Pump Manual
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ddc/html/ddcgreen/geotherm.htmlManual for Quality Energy Efficient Lighting
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ddc/html/ddcgreen/lightingman.htmlDesign Lights Consortium: An energy-efficient lighting design website.
Designlights.org webpage link:
http://www.designlights.org/Efficient Windows Collaborative: Your gateway to information on how to choose energy-efficient windows.
Efficient Windows Collaborative.org webpage link:
http://www.efficientwindows.org/
EA Credit 2: Renewable Energy
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
Dsireusa.org webpage link:
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPageID=1&State=WA“Succeed at LEED: Energy and Buildings” (06/01/2004)
Environmental Design + Construction magazine.com webpage link:
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/
BNP__Features__Item/0,4120,125942,00.html
EA Credit 6: Green Power
“Green Power: What Green Builders Need To Know About EA Credit 6”
Environmental Design + Construction magazine.com webpage link:
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/
BNP__Features__Item/0,4120,128658,00.html
MR Prerequisite 1: Storage & Collection of Recyclables
“Designing for Occupant Recycling”
Resource Venture webpage link:
http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/publications/building/Occupant-Recycling.pdf
PDF file: Occupant-Recycling.pdf
MR Credit 2, Construction Waste Management
Links to an Architects Role in CWM and Contractor’s Guide
Resource Venture webpage link:
http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/issues/building/get-started/cons-wste-mgmt/index.phpA Construction & Demolition Waste Manual from NYC’s Dept. of Design and Construction – Office of Sustainable Design
New York City Department of Design and Construction - Office of Sustainable Design webpage link:
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ddc/html/ddcgreen/documents/waste.pdfConstruction waste management specifications adapted from the Los Angeles Solid Resources Management Specification
Santa Monica Green Building Program webpage link:
http://greenbuildings.santa-monica.org/appendices/appendices.htmlA sample specifications section evolved from the specifications for the EPA Research Triangle Park
HOK Sustainable Design.com webpage link:
http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com/doc/SD_01690ConstWaste.doc
Word document: SD_01690ConstWaste.docGSA’s Construction Waste Management Database.
Whole Building Design Guide.org webpage link:
http://www.wbdg.org/tools/cwm.php
MR Credit 4: Recycled Content
EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines: includes recommended recycled content of construction products and a manufacturers and suppliers database
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency webpage link:
http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm
MR Credit 7: Certified Wood
Metafore’s “Wood for Building Green—A Practical Guide”
Metafore.org webpage link:
http://www.metafore.org/downloads/green_guide_0403.pdf
PDF file: green_guide_0403.pdf
EQ Credit 4: Low-Emitting Materials
Compliant Materials Table
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools webpage link:
http://www.chps.net/manual/lem_table.htm“Green Seal” Paint Criteria
Green Seal .org webpage link:
http://www.greenseal.org/standards/paints.htmCarpet & Rug Institute "Green Label" Testing Program
The Carpet and Rug Institute.com webpage link:
http://www.carpet-rug.com/drill_down_2.cfm?page=8&sub=11&listid=2“Succeed at LEED: Interiors” (03/09/2004)
Environmental Design + Construction magazine.com webpage link:
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/
BNP__Features__Item/0,4120,120735,00.html
EQ Credit 8: Daylight and Views
Daylighting Collaborative, “The Daylighting Information Clearinghouse”
Daylighting Collaborative.org webpage link:
http://www.daylighting.org/