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1810 Washington, Minneapolis, MN LEED Multi Family Options A Comparison of NC to Mixed Use, Midrise, Dorms, etc...
Who Am I? Jason La Fleur LEED AP Homes LEED for Homes Green Rater LEED AP BD&C IECC Code Reviewer Energy Rater Passive House Rater GreenStar Professional Eco Achievers USGBC IL greenbuilthometour.org
Residential Market May 2013
Green Building is all about the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit
LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED is the Language of Green
IECC 2009 IECC 2012 IECC 2006 IECC 1998 No Code
90.1-2007 90.1-2010 90.1-2004 90.1-2001 No Code
A dominant brand targeting the top 25% of residences with best practice features
In 2012, 10% of all new US multifamily units chose LEED certification.
Green Affordable Housing Value 3 rd party verifiable measures can be reviewed by donors and supporters. Reduced Cost of Living for occupants State or federal requirements and/or tax credits or incentives Pro active health measures for occupants to reduce costly doctor or hospital issues Volunteer Excitement & Engagement
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LEED for Homes General Guiding Principles Project Team friendly Based on residential standards Work collaboratively with existing green home building programs Built on successful ENERGY STAR for Homes model (ES ver 2) Decentralized delivery and certification =.
LEED for Homes: Applicable Building Types Thinking Outside the House! Single-Family Homes Mid-Rise Low-Rise Multifamily Mixed Use Dormitories Assisted Living Condo Conversions Single-Family Production Gut Rehab
Residential Credit Categories
Point Availability & Distribution Category Points % Sustainable Sites / Locations and Linkages 32 23.5 Water Efficiency 15 10.9 Materials 13% Innovation 11% Site 18% Energy & Atmosphere 38 27.9 Materials & Resources 16 11.8 IAQ 16% Indoor Air Quality 21 15.2 Innovation, Education 14 2 Water 12% Total 136 100% Energy 30%
Differences with LEED Residential: Home Size Matters 1900 SF 45 pts 60 pts 75 pts 90 pts 1200 SF 35 pts 50 pts 65 pts 80 pts 2500 SF 52 pts 67 pts 82 pts 97 pts Three Bedroom Apt Example
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LEED for Homes and Midrise projects must be > 50% residentiallyassociated spaces, and must include cooking facilities in unit.
Eligibility Building Systems If in-unit HVAC and HWH, low-rise LEED Homes may be u
Case 2: 222 Hennepin Minneapolis, MN LEED for Homes Silver 340,500+ square foot, six story, 284 apartment unit building with first floor grocer tenant. Reused existing parking garage at core of structure with new roof use (pool) 18% energy savings compared to ASHRAE 90.1 Ryan Companies
222 Hennepin: Lessons Learned (so far) Minneapolis, MN Target: LEED for Homes Silver Air sealing between unit party walls and between floors is critical Conditioning demand of parking garage challenging for ASHRAE 90.1 Local exhaust for kit/bath already planned for good IAQ Ryan Companies
Energy Modeler
Coming soon to codes! (IECC 2012)
Part IV: Documentation
All in a single Excel file!
Part IV: Case Studies Thinking outside the house box
Case 3: Cornerstone Senior Apartments Cleveland, OH LEED for Homes Gold 50 unit affordable housing 31% more efficient than standard construction Water efficient plumbing fixtures reduce water by 350,000 gallons/year. Ventilation provided by continuously running Energy Star bath fan. Leased to 100% occupancy within two weeks in June 2009 Extensive training provided to building managers and tenants.
Case 4: Prairie Apartments Milwaukee, WI LEED for Homes Gold 18,900 square foot, three story, 24 apartment unit building for supportive housing. Mix of studio and 1 bedroom apartments ADA accessible units Reused foundation and perimeter walls 34% Energy savings based on HERS 75% Construction waste diverted Very high efficiency plumbing fixtures
Case 4: Prairie Apartments Milwaukee, WI LEED for Homes Gold Individual kit and bath ENERGY STAR appliances ENERGY STAR bath fan to provide continuous ventilation ENERGY STAR lighting CFLs
Case 5: Commons at Buckingham Columbus, OH LEED for Homes Platinum Four story, 100 unit housing for formerly homeless persons. 60,791 SF total on a 0.6 acre site 25% of units reserved for 60% of AMI ADA accessible units Common areas feature community room, computer resource room, meeting room, and enhanced security. Energy saving fixtures and appliances Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 by 20% 88% Construction waste diverted
LEED for Dormitories
Case 6: CMU Graduate Housing Central Michigan University LEED for Homes Platinum 3 Stories, 164 rooms 94 units Appropriate ventilation for residential use & meeting ASHREA 55 2007 36% Energy Savings with HERS of 64 2.0 Air Changes Per Hour 50% reduced Irrigation. Commission HVAC LOW VOC materials 81% Construction waste diverted
Case 7: Kenyon College North Campus Housing Gambier Ohio LEED for Homes Gold 21 townhouse apartments 220 students Average HERS 63 with 37% savings Geothermal Heating & Cooling reforestation mix on lands greater than 1:4 in slope drought resistant lawn swales with plantings that help with surface water management LOW VOC materials Competitive Advantage in attracting students
Case 8: College of St Benedict Serenity St Cloud, MN LEED for Homes Platinum 2 Story Townhouses 125 students Average HERS 52 with 48% savings MERV 8 Filters LED outdoor lighting Low flow fixtures Non Toxic Pest Control Student Utility Use Education
LEED for Homes Green Rater (Provider and USGBC)
Estimated Costs: NC and Midrise 4 story 46 unit affordable housing in Northern IL LEED chosen to earn developer tax credits Image credit: Koo and Associates Ltd Cost analysis performed during Design Development to see which rating system will be the best fit and cheapest to pursue.
Estimated Costs: NC and Midrise LEED New Construction LEED Multifamily Midrise Reg / Cert soft costs 3,950 2,655 Third Party Verification 30,000 14,500 Soft Costs subtotal $33,950 $17,155 LEED New Construction LEED Multifamily Midrise Bicycle Storage 2,000 N/A Light Pollution Reduction 10,000 N/A Unit fresh air & exhaust N/A 45,000 35% Green Energy 410 N/A Ops Waste Management 22,750 N/A Hard Costs subtotal $35,160 $45,000 LEED New Construction LEED Multifamily Midrise Expected Certification LEED Certified LEED Silver Total Costs $ 69,110 $ 62,155
Tenant Attraction due to LEED I want where I live to be a reflection of me. As an outdoor junkie, I appreciate the LEED Certification and the smaller sustainable details. It s as close to all natural living as I will find in Minnesota! I m looking forward to seeing the green efforts come to life. 7West, Minneapolis, MN LEED Multifamily Midrise Gold Jan 2014
LEED for Homes is as-built, focuses on residential priorities (including IEQ), serves smaller buildings, and can carry smaller soft costs. Aligns with ENERGY STAR programs for single- and multi-family, as well as other programs such as Green Communities and LEED-ND.
Choosing NC vs Homes Vs Midrise High rise 8 12 stories 50% or more residential space could go LEED NC Or LEED Midrise 6 8 stories 50% or more residential space Must go LEED Midrise Lowrise Multifamily 4-5 stories if decentralized HVAC & water heating Otherwise, central systems LEED Midrise Rating Multifamily 2 3 stories LEED for Homes (lowrise)
Launch June 1 st 2015
Jason La Fleur jlafleur@alliancees.org www.alliancees.org