Table 2-7b. Examples of "Synergistic" Credit Options
(Courthouse Models)
Examples of "Synergistic" Credits
Possible Points 69
Sustainable Sites
Materials & Resources
Possible Points 14
Possible Points 13
Storage & Collection of Recyclables
Erosion & Sedimentation Control
Prereq 1
Prereq 1
Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Shell
Site Selection
Credit 1
Credit 1.1
Building Reuse, Maintain 100% of Existing Shell
Development Density
Credit 2
Credit 1.2
Building Reuse, Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Shell
Brownfield Redevelopment
Credit 3
Credit 1.3
Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access
Construction Waste Management, Divert 50%
Credit 4.1
Credit 2.1
Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
Construction Waste Management, Divert 75%
Credit 4.2
Credit 2.2
Resource Reuse, Specify 5%
Alternative Transportation, Alternative Fuel Refueling Stations
Credit 4.3
Credit 3.1
Resource Reuse, Specify 10%
Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity
Credit 4.4
Credit 3.2
Recycled Content, Specify 5% PC + PI
Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Open Space
Credit 5.1
Credit 4.1
Recycled Content, Specify 10% PC + PI
Reduced Site Disturbance, Development Footprint
Credit 5.2
Credit 4.2
Local/Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Locally
Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity
Credit 6.1
Credit 5.1
Local/Regional Materials, of 20% Above, 50% Harvested Locally
Stormwater Management, Treatment
Credit 6.2
Credit 5.2
Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Non-Roof
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Credit 7.1
Credit 6
Certified Wood
Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands, Roof
Credit 7.2
Credit 7
Light Pollution Reduction
Credit 8
Indoor Environmental Quality
Possible Points 15
Water Efficiency
Possible Points
5
Minimum IAQ Performance
Prereq 1
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50%
Credit 1.1
Prereq 2
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation
Credit 1.2
Credit 1
Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Ventilation Effectiveness
Credit 2
Credit 2
Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction
Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
Credit 3.1
Credit 3.1
Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction
Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy
Credit 3.2
Credit 3.2
Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
Credit 4.1
Energy & Atmosphere
Possible Points 17
Low-Emitting Materials, Paints
Credit 4.2
Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet
Credit 4.3
Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood
Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning
Prereq 1
Credit 4.4
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Minimum Energy Performance
Prereq 2
Credit 5
CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
Controllability of Systems, Perimeter
Prereq 3
Credit 6.1
Optimize Energy Performance, 20% New / 10% Existing
Controllability of Systems, Non-Perimeter
Credit 1.1
Credit 6.2
Optimize Energy Performance, 30% New / 20% Existing
Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992
Credit 1.2
Credit 7.1
Thermal Comfort, Permanent Monitoring System
Optimize Energy Performance, 40% New / 30% Existing
Credit 1.3
Credit 7.2
Optimize Energy Performance, 50% New / 40% Existing
Credit 1.4
Credit 8.1
Optimize Energy Performance, 60% New / 50% Existing
Credit 1.5
Credit 8.2
Renewable Energy, 5%
Credit 2.1
Innovation & Design Process
Possible Points
5
Renewable Energy, 10%
Credit 2.2
Renewable Energy, 20%
Credit 2.3
Innovation in Design: Exceed Certified Wood Criteria (75%)
Additional Commissioning
Credit 3
Credit 1.1
Innovation in Design
Ozone Depletion
Credit 4
Credit 1.2
Innovation in Design
Measurement & Verification
Credit 5
Credit 1.3
Innovation in Design
Green Power
Credit 6
Credit 1.4
LEEDTM Accredited Professional
Credit 2
Examples of "Synergistic" Credits
Possible Points 69
Certified 26-32 points Silver 33-38 points Gold 39-51 points Platinum 52-69 points
Note: Credits outlined in Red are considered "high design impact" credits. Blue arrows indicate "synergistic" credits.
Cost Key
Measures that are met based on GSA standards or mandates (no premium)
Measures with no cost premiums, or with potential cost decreases
Measures with low cost premiums (<50K for Models from GSA LEED Cost Study)
Measures with moderate cost premiums (between 50K - 150K for Models from GSA LEED Cost Study)
Measures with high cost premiums (>150K for Models from GSA LEED Cost Study)
Measures not applicable to the project
Measures unlikely to be pursued on typical GSA projects
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