Research Article

A Framework to Reconcile Green Goals with Budget Reality

Table 2

LEED credit cost categories.

Hard

EA-1 Optimize Energy PerformanceMR-1.1 Building Reuse—maintain 75% of existing structureSS-PR1 Construction Activity and Pollution Prevention
EA-2 On-site renewable EnergyMR-1.2 Building Reuse—maintain 95% of existing structureWE-1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping—reduce by 50%
EA-PR1 Commissioning of Building Energy SystemsMR-1.3 Building Reuse—maintain 50% of interior non-structuralWE-1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping—no potable water use or no irrigation
EA-PR2 Minimum Energy PerformanceSS-6.1 Storm Water Design—Quantity ControlWE-2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
EQ-6.1 Controllability of Systems—lightingSS-6.2 Storm Water Design—Quality ControlWE-3.1 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
EQ-8.1 Daylight and Views—daylight 75% of spacesSS-8 Light Pollution EffectWE-3.2 Water Use Reduction—30% Reduction

Soft

EA-5 Measurement and VerificationMR-4.1 Recycled Content—10%SS-4.1 Alt. Trans.—Public Transportation Access
EA-6 Green PowerMR-4.2 Recycled Content—20%SS-4.2 Alt. Trans.—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
EA-PR3 Fundamental Refrigerant ManagementMR-5.1 Regional Materials—10%SS-4.3 Alt. Trans.—Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles
MR-2.1 Construction Waste Management—divert 50%MR-5.2 Regional Materials—20%SS-4.4 Alt. Trans.—Parking Capacity
MR-2.2 Construction Waste Management—divert 75%MR-6 Rapidly Renewable MaterialsSS-7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof
MR-3.1 Materials Reuse—5%MR-7 Certified WoodSS-7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof
MR-3.2 Materials Reuse—10%MR-PR1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Non-Cost

EA-3 Enhanced CommissioningEQ-4.3 Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet SystemsEQ-PR2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
EA-4 Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementEQ-4.4 Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber ProductsSS-1 Site Selection
EQ-1 Outdoor Air Delivery MonitoringEQ-5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source ControlSS-2 Development Density and Community Connectivity
EQ-2 Increased VentilationEQ-6.2 Controllability of Systems—Thermal ComfortSS-3 Brownfield Redevelopment
EQ-3.1 Construction IAQ Plan—during constructionEQ-7.1 Thermal Comfort—DesignSS-5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
EQ-3.2 Construction IAQ Plan—before occupancyEQ-7.2 Thermal Comfort—VerificationSS-5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space
EQ-4.1 Low-Emitting—Adhesives and SealantsEQ-8.2 Daylight and Views—views for 90% of spacesID-1 Innovation in Design
EQ-4.2 Low-Emitting—Paints and CoatingsEQ-PR1 Minimum IAQ PerformanceID-2 LEED Accredited Professional