Bulleted List of the 100K LEED Checklist Targets

by chad on December 11, 2008 · 1 comment

in 100k project, Construction Updates, Green Programs, LEED

In preparation for our open house this weekend, I created a quick document with a bulleted list of all of the LEED for Homes points we are going after to achieve LEED Platinum in the 100K House. It is basic, but I thought I’d post it here since we haven’t spoken of the checklist in a while. Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I’ll try to address them as best I can.

ID Innovation and Design Process – 7 Points

  1. Integrated Project Team 1
  2. Design Charrette 1
  3. 3rd Party Durability Management Verification 3
  4. Innovative Design Credits
  • Education & Awareness – Going above & beyond reqs 1
  • Electricity monitor / phantom load prevention system 1

LL Location and Linkages – 10 Points

  1. Site Selection 2
  2. Preferred Locations
    • Infill lot 2
    • Previously Developed 1
  3. Existing Infrastructure 1
  4. Outstanding Community Resources / Transit 3
  5. Access to Open Space 1
SS Sustainable Sites – 19.5 Points

  1. Minimize Disturbed Area of Site 1
  2. Basic Landscaping Design 2
  3. Limit Conventional Turf 3
  4. Drought Tolerant Plants 2
  5. Reduce Local Heat Island Effects 1
  6. 100% Permeable Lot 4
  7. Permanent Erosion Controls 1
  8. Pest Control Alternatives 1.5
  9. Very High Density Development 4

WE Water Efficiency – 6 Points

  1. Very High Efficiency Fixtures & Fittings 6

EA Energy and Atmosphere – 23 Points

  1. Exceptional Energy Performance (HERS) 23
  2. Efficient Hot Water Distribution 2
  3. Pipe Insulation 1
  4. Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants 1

MR Materials and Resources – 9.5 Points

  1. Off-site SIP Fabrication 4
  2. Environmentally Preferable Products 4.5
  3. Construction Waste Reduction 1

EQ Indoor Environmental Quality – 13 Points

  1. Enhanced Combustion Venting Measures 2
  2. Enhanced Outdoor Air Ventilation 2
  3. 3rd Party Performance Testing 2
  4. Enhanced Local Exhaust 1
  5. Better Air Filters (MERV 12) 1
  6. Indoor Contaminant Control During Construction 1
  7. Preoccupancy Flush 1
  8. No Garage 3

AE Awareness and Education – 2 Points

  1. Enhanced Training 1
  2. Public Awareness 1

94 Total Points Targeted
136 Total Points Possible
83.5 Points Needed for Platinum (based on our home size)

Related posts:

  1. LEED for Homes Rating System – 100K Intro
  2. LEED for Homes Checklist
  3. Innovation & Design Process (ID) – LEED for Homes Review

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1 chad December 16, 2008 at 9:11 pm

Here’s a shot of the final sign in place – http://www.flickr.com/photos/postgreen/3113480286/sizes/l/

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