African Elephant Crossing at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo The LEED Process May 19, 2011 Jerimiah Luckett - LEED AP

Common Pre-Requisites Inclusion of basic “green” practices into everyday standards. ▫Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (Erosion Controls) ▫Fundamental Commissioning ▫Minimum Energy Performance ▫Fundamental Refrigerant Management ▫Storage & Collection of Recyclables ▫Minimum IAQ Performance (ASHRAE 62.1) ▫Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Sustainable Site Development Site Selection Development Density & Community Connectivity Brownfield Redevelopment

Sustainable Site Development Public Transportation Access Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles Parking Capacity

Sustainable Sites Protect & Restore Habitat (50% excluding ftprnt or 20% including ftprnt, whichever is greater) Maximize Open Space (25%, equal, 20% - depends on existing zoning code language) Stormwater Management: Quantity Control Light Pollution Reduction

Water Efficiency Water Use Reduction: 30%, 35%

Energy & Atmosphere Optimize Energy Performance Measurement & Verification Green Power ▫35%, 70%, 100%

Materials & Resources Construction Waste Management: 50% - 75% Recycled Content: 10% - 20% Regional Materials: 10% - 20%

Indoor Environmental Quality Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Increased Ventilation Construction IAQ Mgmt. Plan ▫During Construction ▫Before Occupancy

Indoor Environmental Quality Low Emitting Materials: ▫Adhesives and Sealants ▫Paints & Coatings ▫Carpet ▫Composite Wood & Agrifiber

Indoor Environmental Quality Lighting System Design & Controllability Thermal Comfort: Controllability Thermal Comfort: Design (ASHRAE 55) Thermal Comfort: Verification