Green Buildings are not a choice anymore, it is becoming an integral part of the AEC industry. While we are aiming to build more green buildings each year, Government is also taking initiatives in providing infrastructure and incentives to promote the green building industry. In this regard, Department of Housing Read more…
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE In the interior of the home, use products that have been tested and found compliant with the California Department of Public Health Standard Method V1.1–2010, using CA Section 01350, Appendix B, New Single-Family Residence Scenario, for emissions testing guidance. At least 90% of a component must meet Read more…
Requirements HOMES Case 1. Single Family Option 1. Exhaust Fan in Garage (1 point) Install in the garage an exhaust fan that is rated at least 75 cfm (35 liters per second) and meets ENERGY STAR cfm/w performance requirements. Projects that earn the EPA Indoor airPLUS label automatically meet the Read more…
Requirements MIDRISE Prohibit smoking throughout the building, including within living units. The prohibition must be communicated in building rental or lease agreements or in condo or co-op association covenants and restrictions, and provisions for enforcement must be included.
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE As early as practicable, conduct a preliminary LEED for Homes meeting, with the participation of the principal members of the verification and project teams. As part of the meeting, create an action plan that identifies the following: the targeted LEED award level (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum); Read more…
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Credit can be achieved through a combination of Innovation, Pilot, and Exemplary Performance strategies, as described below. Option 1. Innovation (1 point) Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the LEED Green Building Rating System. Identify the following in writing: the intent of Read more…
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Include in the project team at least one principal participant who is a LEED Homes Accredited Professional (AP). This team member must have earned the credential before the preliminary rating meeting. A principal participant is defined as the builder, architect, or green building consultant who has design Read more…
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Six Regional Priority credits have been identified by the USGBC regional councils and chapters as having special importance for the project’s region. A database of these credits and their geographic applicability is available on the USGBC website, at http://www.usgbc.org. One point is awarded for each Regional Priority Read more…
Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Option 1. Enhanced Local Exhaust (1 point) Use one of the following strategies in every bathroom with a shower, bathtub, or spa (i.e., half-baths are exempt) to control the use of the local exhaust fan: an occupancy sensor; an automatic humidistat controller; a continuously operating exhaust fan; Read more…
Requirements HOMES Option 1. Walk-off Mats (0.5 point) At each primary entryway from the outdoors, design and install a permanent walk-off mat that is at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) long and allows access for cleaning (e.g., grating with catch basin). Permanent walk-off mats are required only for primary exterior Read more…