Leading the LEED
Conversation
Lessons Learned and Impacts for
Property Managers and Vendors
Katie Ross, Sustainability Project Manager
Agenda
•Market Snapshot
•Lessons Learned for Recertification
•LEED v4 Insights
Market Snapshot
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
LEED DC Stats
• 131 LEED EB Certified Projects
– Platinum – 9 Buildings
– Gold – 83 Buildings
– Silver – 34 Buildings
– Certified – 5 Buildings
4 LEED EB Recertifications
Source: USGBC Project Directory
Market Snapshot
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
LEED Recertification
DC LEED EB Certifications
50
45
40
35
8 DC EB
Buildings
Ready for
Recertification
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
2003
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
YTD 2014
Source: USGBC Project Directory
Market Snapshot
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
Recertification Timeline
Initial Certification
Recertification
Year 5
Transportation Survey
Transportation Survey
ASHRAE Level I/II
Energy Audit
ASHRAE Level I/II
Energy Audit
Waste Stream Audit
Waste Stream Audit
Minimum Outdoor Air
Intake Measurements
Minimum Outdoor Air
Intake Measurements
Year 2
Waste Stream Audit
IBEAM Audit
Occupant Comfort
Survey
Market Snapshot
Waste Stream Audit
Ongoing Tracking
Year 1
Waste Stream Audit
Cleaning Audit
Year 4
Ongoing Tracking
Cleaning Audit
Occupant Comfort
Survey
IBEAM Audit
Ongoing Tracking
Year 3
Waste Stream Audit
Ongoing Tracking
Lessons Learned Recertification
Cleaning Audit
Occupant Comfort
Survey
Occupant Comfort
Survey
Cleaning Audit
LEED v4 Insights
Recertification Ongoing Tracking
Vendor
Ongoing Tracking
Landscaping
Building Exterior Maintenance
Fertilizer Application
Pesticide Application
Cleaning
Cleaning Product Purchases
Equipment Maintenance
Exterior Cleaning
Pest Vendor
Pesticide Application (Exterior & Interior)
Universal Notification
Waste
Vendor(s)
Ongoing Consumable Diversion
Battery Recycling
Annual Waste Stream Audit
Durable Goods Diversion
Building Staff
Fixture/Fitting Replacements
Cooling Tower Weekly Readings
ENERGY STAR Utility Data
Refrigerant Additions
Energy Conservation Measures Implemented
Tenant Electronics/Furniture Purchasing
Light Bulb Purchases
Tenant Education
Market Snapshot
Lessons Learned Recertification
Discussion Question:
How does your building
maintain LEED ongoing
tracking requirements?
LEED v4 Insights
Recertification Case Studies
The Westory
One Beacon Street
Washington, D.C.
Boston, MA
• Certified v2008
Silver in 2010
• Recertified v2009
Gold in 2012
• One of the first
LEED Recertification Projects
• Certified v2 Silver in 2008
• Recertified v2009
Platinum in 2013
• Achieved 1st Boston
recertification in 4 months
• 2nd Platinum EB in Boston
Fountain Place
135 West 50th Street
Dallas, TX
New York, NY
• Certified v2008
Silver in 2011
• Recertified v2009
Gold in 2013
• Installed stormwater reclamation system
Market Snapshot
• Certified v2 Silver
in 2009
• Currently Pursuing
v2009 Recertification Gold
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
LEED v4 EB – early thoughts
Overview
• Less tracking documentation required
• Still some kinks in the tool, but cleaner interface than
LEED Online v2009
• Multiple options for credit compliance
– Example: Minimum
Water Efficiency
• Minimal changes for
Vendors
Market Snapshot
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
LEED EB v2009 vs. v4
Building Description
Washington, DC Building Initial
Certification
― GSF: ~220,000
― ENERGY STAR Score: 93
Orlando, FL Two Building Group
Certification
― Combined GSF: ~235,000
― ENERGY STAR Weighted Score: 80
New York, NY Building
Recertification
― GSF: ~900,000
― ENERGY STAR: 80
Market Snapshot
LEED EB v2009
LEED EB v4
LEED Gold
63 points
LEED Silver
58 points
LEED Certified
46 points
Not Eligible
35 points
LEED Gold
63 points
LEED Silver
51 points
Lessons Learned Recertification
LEED v4 Insights
Key Takeaways
• A majority of DC buildings will need to recertify in the
next few years
• Ongoing tracking maintenance is key
• LEED EB v4 has raised the performance bar
Thank you!
Katie Ross, LEED AP O+M
Sustainability Project Manager
T 202.463.1359
Katie.Ross@cassidyturley.com