1. Abigail Fluke, Shawnice Whitfield, Hannah Harrison
LEED Certification
Abigail Fluke, Shawnice Whitfield, Hannah Harrison

2. LEED- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Rating system devised by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation towards sustainable design
Obtaining a LEED certification projects a positive environmental image to the community
Additionally, using many green building practices can result in energy and cost savings over the life of the structure.

3. Certifying Indoor Air Quality
To contribute to the comfort and well-being of building occupants by establishing minimum standards for indoor air quality (IAQ).
The certifications intent is to reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from off-gassing of construction materials while promoting the comfort and well-being of its occupants

4. How?
A flush-out of the building using the HVAC system can be performed or baseline IAQ testing can be used to verify and document for future reference acceptable levels of certain contaminants within the building
LEED certifications are awarded through the issuance of credits.
Baseline IAQ sampling and chemical testing can be performed if a range of specific contaminant parameters are measured below prescribed levels

5. Parameters
If all target levels are met, 1 point is given toward LEED certification
LEED levels are LEED certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold, LEED Platinum

6. Standards imposed for LEED IAQ
Green Rater will provide on-site verification and review of supplemental documentation as specified in the LEED for Homes Verification and Submittal Guidelines.
Require two minimum verification site visits, one at mid- construction, or pre-drywall, and a second at final construction. Any projects will require multiple site visits.
A list of all mandatory performance testing is included on pages 3-5.
It is the responsibility of the Project Team to coordinate site visits with the Green Rater and Energy Rater at the appropriate times during construction.
Green Rater will assemble complete certification submittal and pass it to the QAD for their review. The QAD will then submit to GBCI for certificate review.

7. Benefits of LEEDs Certification
Structural Incentives
Density/height bonuses, expedited permitting process, etc.
Financial Incentives
Tax credits, fees reduced/waived, grants, etc.
Marketing

8. 11 pending
6 certified
5 silver
2 gold
24 in total after construction