Top 10 LEED lessons learned from a green building veteran

A green building veteran shares his top ten LEED lessons: 1. 1. The LEED coordinator should be experienced with the project type. 2. Review LEED expectations during the pre-bid conference. 3. A picture paints a thousand words. 4. Be very clear whether LEED certification is required or a goal. 5. Use...

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Published in:Building Design & Construction 2014-11
Main Author: Gibney, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building construction
Certification
Compliance
Costs
Emission standards
Energy modeling
Green buildings
Guidelines
Rites & ceremonies
Sustainability
Sustainable design
Water conservation
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Summary:A green building veteran shares his top ten LEED lessons: 1. 1. The LEED coordinator should be experienced with the project type. 2. Review LEED expectations during the pre-bid conference. 3. A picture paints a thousand words. 4. Be very clear whether LEED certification is required or a goal. 5. Use a preliminary LEED scorecard in contract documents. 6. Use established, robust specifications written for the project. 7. Specify who pays for specialty consultants pertaining to LEED, and be sure their scope is well-defined in contract documents. 8. Specify who pays for all GBCI fees. 9. Specify criteria and expected outcomes for a front-end LEED/sustainable design workshop. 10. Don't schedule the LEED plaque unveiling ceremony too soon.
ISSN:0007-3407