Contents
Introduction: GSA LEED Applications Guide
Background & Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 1
LEED Objectives in GSA Projects............................................................................................................................. 2
Structure and Scope of the Applications Guide........................................................................................................ 2
Intended Users................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 1: Credit Cost Impacts From the GSA LEED Cost Study
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 1-1: LEED Credit Cost Impacts....................................................................................................................... 6
Section 2: LEED Evaluation Process
Process Review ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Step 1: Evaluate LEED Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2: Evaluate "GSA Standard" Credits .............................................................................................................. 13
Step 3: Evaluate "Unlikely" and "Non-applicable" Credits ................................................................................. 15
Step 4: Evaluate "No-Cost" and "Low-Cost" Credits .......................................................................................... 18
Step 5: Review LEED Scorecard after "Initial Considerations" ......................................................................... 21
Step 6: Evaluate "Moderate-Cost" and "High-Cost" Credit Options................................................................ 23
Step 7: Evaluate "High Design Impact" Credits and "Synergistic" Credits ...................................................... 26
Step 8: Establish Initial LEED Approach for the Project.................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: LEED Scorecard for Evaluating GSA Projects
LEED Scorecard for Evaluating GSA Projects .................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B: Resources
Organizations, Programs, and Services................................................................................................................... B-1
Publications and Websites......................................................................................................................................... B-2
Appendix C: Summary of LEED Scorecards for Recent GSA Projects
Summary of LEED Scorecards for Recent GSA Projects .................................................................................. C-1
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