An Introduction to LEED-CI:A LEED Green Building Rating System from

the U.S. Green Building Council

AIA Honolulu, LEED-CI Gold Intergen, LEED-CI Certified Chong|Partners Architecture, LEED-CI Gold

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LEED Green Building Rating System™

available• LEED-NC• (new construction)• LEED-CI (commercial

interiors)• LEED-EB

(existing buildings, operations and maintenance)

under development• LEED-CS

(core & shell)• LEED-H

(homes)• LEED-ND

(neighborhood developments)

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• provide a voluntary standard for high performance green interior spaces

• measure and verify green project achievements

• promote integrated, sustainable design

• recognize leaders• raise awareness

intentions of the CI rating system

transform the built environment!As of 11.08.04

when to use LEED-CI• fit outs of interior spaces

that don’t include whole building or system upgrades

• tenant upgrades• works with LEED-CS to

establish green building criteria for developers and tenants

Earthjustice, LEED-CI Silver

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LEED-CI project types• Corporate Offices • NGO Offices• Design Offices• Government Offices• Law Firms • Medical Facilities• Laboratory• Libraries • Banks

• University Buildings• Historic Buildings• Showrooms• Arts Centers• Theaters• Hospitality Suites• Retail• Restaurants• Spa

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LEED-CI certified projectsCertified Buildings• Number of Buildings: 21• Floor Area of Buildings:

1,612,021

Ownership of Buildings• Non-Profit: 4• Business: 17

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6

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23

4

5

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Certified Silver Gold Platinum

Certified Projects by Certification Level

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• sustainable sites 7• water efficiency 2• energy& atmosphere 12• materials& resources 14• indoor environmental quality 17• innovation& design process 5

TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE 57

LEED-CI categories & points

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LEED-CI: levels of certificationCertified 21-26 pointsSilver 27-31 pointsGold 32-41 pointsPlatinum 42-57 points

Points are awarded under LEED-CI when the requirements of a credit are satisfied. Total points awarded determines the level of certification.

measuring achievement

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Sustainable Sites13%Water

Efficiency4%

Energy & Atmosphere

23%

Indoor Environmental

Quality33%

Materials & Resources

27%

LEED-CI point distribution

+ innovation in design processAs of 11.08.04

sustainable sites goals• develop only appropriate

sites• reuse existing buildings

and/or sites• protect natural and

agricultural areas• reduce need for automobiles• protect and restore sites

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water efficiency goals• reduce the quantity of water

needed for the building• reduce municipal water

supply and treatment burden

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• Establish energy efficiency and system performance

• Optimize energy efficiency

• Encourage renewable and alternative energy sources

• Supply ozone protection protocols

energy and atmosphere goals

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• reduce the amount of materials needed

• use materials with less environmental impact

• reduce and manage waste

materials and resources goals

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• establish good indoor air quality

• eliminate, reduce and manage the sources of indoor pollutants

• ensure thermal comfort and system controllability

• provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment

indoor environmental quality goals

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“Incorporating USGBC’s LEED standardsinto University practices makes sense fromall angles: financial, environmental, andhuman health.”

– David Beaudoin, CEM, Manager of Operations, Energy & Utilities, Harvard School of Public Health; LEED-CI Pilot Project

Why Certify?triple bottom line benefits

Build Green. Everyone Profits.As of 11.08.04

• reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption

• buildings represent:– 39% of U.S. primary energy use – 70% of electricity consumption– 40% of raw materials use globally– 12% of potable water consumption

environmental benefits

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economic benefits• increase building valuation and ROI• optimize life-cycle economic performance• qualify for state and local incentives• reduce operating costs

– according to U.S. EPA research, tenants can save about 50 cents per square foot each year through strategies that cut energy use by 30%. This can represent a savings of $50,000 or more in a five-year lease on 20,000 square feet

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• decrease vacancy, improve retention• reduce liability• high worker productivity

– a study by Carnegie Mellon University measuring the relationship between increased lighting control and productivity showed an average increase of 7.1% in productivity

occupant benefits

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how to get started• visit www.usgbc.org/LEED to learn more

about LEED-CI, review a copy of the rating system, and check out the FAQ

• attend a LEED-CI Workshop• get involved with your local chapter• register your LEED-CI project online at

www.usgbc.org/LEED • contact us at leedinfo@usgbc.org

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for more information,please visit

www.usgbc.orgor call us at

(202) 828-7422

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