1. Planning for LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
Planning for LEED®
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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2. LEED Classification and Credits for Residential Homes
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
LEED Classification and Credits for Residential Homes
ID Innovation in Design LL Location &Linkages SS Sustainable Site WE Water Efficiency EA Energy & Atmosphere MR Materials &Resources IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
AE Awareness & Education: The homeowner and/or building manager are informed about the operation and maintenance of green features
LEED Certified LEED Silver LEED Gold LEED Platinum
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3. ID Innovation and Design
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
ID Innovation and Design
Architects who use special design methods, approaches not identified in the outlined credits, or exemplary performance levels may be eligible to receive special recognition
ID credits encourage an integrated project team with at least one member of the project team being certified in LEED for Homes. Credit is also given for a full-day design charrette and for designs maximizing solar orientation. Durability of the building and systems is also encouraged.
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4. LL Location and Linkages
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
LL Location and Linkages
Encourages the placement of homes in socially and environmentally responsible ways in relation to the larger community
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Discourages the use of sites within fragile ecosystems and encourages development of sites that border previously developed land or building on a previously developed site. Credits are also available for sites that provide access to open space and allow walking, biking, and public transit to nearby facilities.
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5. Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
SS Sustainable Site
The use of the entire property to minimize the project’s impact on the site is encouraged
Site developers are encouraged to minimize the disturbed area of the site and build at moderate or high density (i.e., put more houses in a given area). SS credits are also given for low impact landscaping and for minimizing the area of non-permeable surfaces.
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6. Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
WE Water Efficiency
Careful attention is given to promoting water conservation both indoor and outdoor
Using captured rainwater or reusing “greywater” from home sinks and showers can provide a five point LEED credit. Using water-efficient irrigation and installing high efficiency shower heads, faucets, and urinals can greatly reduce water consumption in a building.
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7. EA Energy and Atmosphere
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
EA Energy and Atmosphere
Promotion of on-site renewable energy resources and maximization of energy performance help protect the environment and human health
Reducing the need for natural energy resources helps reduce pressure on the environment. LEED credit is given to homes that exceed the ENERGY STAR performance requirements. Careful attention to
insulation, air infiltration, window selection, heating and cooling systems, lighting , appliances, and water heating can greatly reduce energy consumption. Using renewable energy is also encouraged.
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8. MR Materials and Resources
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
MR Materials and Resources
Efficient use of environmentally preferable materials and minimizing the amount of waste during construction reduces negative impacts on the environment
Credit can be obtained by minimizing waste, choosing environmentally-friendly materials, and finding other uses for construction waste.
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9. IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
Planning for LEED
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit2– Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
Reducing the creation of and exposure to pollutants can greatly improve the indoor air quality
IAQ (indoor air quality) has a significant impact on the building occupants. The health of occupants should be of utmost concern for the owner of the building. With proper venting, moisture control, air filtering, and distribution of heating and cooling, the IAQ can be protected.
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10. Planning for ENERGY STAR
Civil Engineering and Architecture®
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
ENERGY STAR
Reducing energy consumption to protect the environment

11. Components of ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
Planning for ENERGY STAR
Civil Engineering and Architecture®
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
Components of ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
Efficient Insulation
High Performance Windows
Tight Construction and Ducts
Efficient Heating and Cooling
Efficient Products
Third Party Verification
The standards for home energy ratings, inspections protocols, and testing guidelines are maintained by the Residential Energy Network (RESNET). For more information, visit the RESNET Web site at

12. Residential ENERGY STAR
Planning for ENERGY STAR
Civil Engineering and Architecture®
Unit 2 – Lesson 2.3 – Residential Design
Residential ENERGY STAR
Tight Ducts
Improve indoor air quality
and comfort with less noise
Tight Construction
Eliminates drafts, moisture, dust, pests, and pollen
Improved Insulation
Blankets the home to better control temperature and noise penetration.
Efficient HVAC equipment and high performing doors help the efficiency of a home.
Energy-Efficient Heating and
Cooling Equipment
Reduces utility bills while
increasing durability
High Performance Windows
Keep the heat in during the winter
and out during the summer

13. Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
During the design process, careful attention is given to building materials, construction methods, energy conservation, and the operational lifetime of the building. A green building, also known as a sustainable building, is a structure that is designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner.
A responsible approach to environmental and human health
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14. Sustainable Building Life Cycle
Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Sustainable Building Life Cycle
Pre-Building
Building
Post-Building
Pre-Building Phase
How building materials impact the environment: harvesting trees could result in deforestation; mining mineral resources (iron for steel; bauxite for aluminum; sand, gravel, and limestone for concrete) disturbs the natural environment; even the transport of these materials can be a highly polluting activity, depending on their weight and distance from the site. The manufacturing of building products also requires energy and creates environmental pollution: for example, a high level of energy is required to manufacture steel or aluminum products.
Building Phase
The operation of the building life cycle considers natural resources, its carbon footprint, and operating costs.
Post-Building Phase
Old materials become resources for other building or waste to be returned to nature. The sustainable-design strategy focuses on reducing construction waste (which currently comprises 60% of the solid waste in landfills) by recycling and reusing buildings and building materials.
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15. Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Pre-Building Phase
Site selection, building design, and building material processes, up to but not including installation.
Examine the environmental consequences of the structure’s design, orientation, impact on the landscape, and materials used.
Neighborhood and cities can benefit by proper planning. Consideration of water demands and building material during the planning phase. Creative architects and planners can use the natural resources provided by the building site.
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16. Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Building Phase
Construction and operation processes reduce the environmental impact of resource consumption
Long-term health effects of the building environment on its occupants are considered
Reduced energy consumption and the comfort of building occupants are two criteria that architects consider most during the life of the structure.
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17. Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Post-Building Phase
Old materials become resources for other buildings or waste to be returned to nature. The sustainable design strategy focuses on reducing construction waste by recycling and reusing packaging and excess material.
The sustainable design strategy focuses on reducing construction waste (which currently comprises 60% of he solid waste in landfills) by recycling and reusing buildings and building materials.
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18. Green Building and Sustainable Architecture
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Unit 2 – Lesson – Residential Design
Image Resources
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