Green Building Tools

DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS FOR GREEN BUILDING TITLE PAGE AND DEFINITIONS Category Definitions TAB # Category
1 Life Cycle Costing Tools to help clients/building owners understand specific quality differences of sustainable design alternatives so they can move beyond least-first-cost decision-making; to understand the Cost of Ownership and prove to the client that the real cost of doing business is realized over time, not BIDS (Building Investment Decision Support) in first construction costs (quote from BIDS document). eBIDS (Energy Building Investment Decision Support) BLCC (Building Life-Cycle Cost Program) 2 Life Cycle Assessment Tools for modeling and analyzing building structure, design, and material options and for determining environmental impacts over the life of the building of based on various design/build options to make an environmental BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) assessment of buildings. ATHENATM Environmental Impact Estimator 3 Energy Analysis Software tools that enable simulation of building energy use, analyze energy and cost savings for different design strategies; other tools for addressing energy concerns.
Examples
DOE 2/ DOE 2.1 E THERM Designing Low-Energy Buildings with ENERGY10 (DLEB/E-10) Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics (BLAST) Building Energy Software Tools Directory
4 Material & Product Specification Tools that describe products or materials for evaluation of alternatives and identification of sustainable products and suppliers.
Forest Stewardship Council - US Advanced Buildings Technologies & Practices Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
5 Education/professional development
Tools designed to inform and educate design professionals on sustainability and green building; to keep informed of trends, opportunities, professional organizations, etc. 6 Case Studies Databases, websites containing green building projects.
buildinggreen.com; Environmental Buidling News
High Performance Buildings US DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Greener Buildings
7 Compliance/Code-checking/Standards Tools designed to check compliance with building codes and standards. Also included links to standards relevant to LEED and green building.
COMcheck REScheck ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
8 Rating tools Tools for analyzing building structure, design, and material options and for determining impacts over the life of the building of based on various design/build options to make an environmental assessment of buildings. A rating, or certification, is given to rank the building according to pre- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) set standards/categories of acheivement. Green Globes 9 Site planning/Landscape design Tools for identifying and evaluating alternate landscape and ecoSmart site planning options. 10 LEED-Recommended Reference Tools Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Tools referenced in the LEED-NC 2.2 Reference Guide, or (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System New otherwise specifically addressed to LEED point attainment Construction Version 2.2 Reference Guide
11 Websites Websites designed to assist professionals in meeting green building goals.
buildinggreen.com; Environmental Buidling News Sustainable Building Toolkit Building Energy Software Tools Directory
12 Lighting/Daylighting Simulation of design options for lighting and other lighting Lumen Micro tools; internal and external lighting. Radiance
13 Air Flow/Ventilation Simulation of HVAC systems for air flow with various building design options; other tools for Indoor Air Quality. CONTAM 14 Mechanical/Electric/Plumbing Systems Tools supplying information and/or identifying products for Composting Toilet World design and specification of M/E/P systems
TOOL TYPES
Software
computer program that enables a computer to perform specific tasks
Checklist/matrix
Includes rating tools as most are checklists in format, also includes certification programs
Publication
Includes print and electronic publications, guide books, manuals, etc.
Database
Includes case studies, product directories, lists
Website
electronic pages of information accessible through the internet; includes list serves, forums and discussion groups
Limitations and Notes
A very broad definition of "Decision Support Tool" was used for inclusion in this database: "A decision support tool is any tool used as part of a formal or informal decision-support process" (Kapelan, et al, 2005, p. 136).
This database was created to help A/E professionals supporting the US Army. The US Army has adopted LEED as a rating tool for new construction, and thus a special focus was given to tools focused on LEED, in particular the LEED category in this database.
Sources used to identify tools: 1) web search "green building tools"; 2) published reports and on-line databases of tools, 3) USGBC, LEED-NC 2.2 Reference Guide; 4) EERE High Performance Buildings database - self reported tools; 5) Whole Building Design Guide; 6) EERE database software tools; 7) USACE Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL) references for This database is intended to be "comprehensive" and SPiRiT there is no evaluation, ranking, or user preference (http://www.cecer.army.mil/SustDesign/SpiritRefe criteria associated with tools and resources listed rencesV1_4.xls); 8) "Tools of the Trade" report herein. for City of San Francisco by Global GreenUSA There many more software tools available in the international market, this database is limited to US or North American developers. The US DOE EERE database of software tools includes international sources.
Some tools are listed in more than one category if applicable.
This database was prepared in November-December 2006. This field is very dynamic, and more tools are Links often become inactive, only links that were being developed all the time. As such, this database active at the time of database development will become dated. (November-December 2006) were included. Printed publications, guide books and text books are abundant on the topic of green building and can be considered "tools" according to the definition guiding this work. No attempt was made to list all printed publications on green building, however. Printed publications were included if they were also available for free download, if they were government reference documents, government sponsored studies, building standards, or if they were refered to specifically by the USGBC. Many of the web sites included in this database have links to printed resources, and this is the primary manner in which these tools were captured.
KEY TO INNOVATION DIFFUSION RANKING
Best 3
Med 2
ranked in database
Directly results in Indirectly results in Relative Advantage LEED credit knowledge LEED knowledge
NOT ranked
Compatibility
Requires no change to achieve desired outcome
Requires some change
NOT ranked
Complexity
Any designer could use it
Requires some training
ranked in database
Trialability
Free
$1 - $250
NOT ranked
Observability
Provides lots of information
Provides some information
Worst 1 Degree to which tool directly provides either (a) necessary ability to calculate a LEED credit; or (b) documentation to support a LEED credit claim Degree to which tool fits within the established design delivery process of a typical A/E, e.g., no new steps added; no additional time required; no additional supporting innovations required, like new computer systems, to implement tool; no new stakeholder involvement required Level of training or prior knowledge required to effectively use tool; Degree to which tool requires non-traditional information to achieve results. Might consider using Trustys 3 levels as a proxy here Availability of tool for free via the web; cost associated with using tool is a negative here
> $250
Completely general information
Requires significant change to achieve desired outcome
Requires specialized knowledge
Degree to which tool provides more information than baseline documents that would be helpful in achieving LEED credits
Provides comparatively little information
Immediate practicability of information provided relative to objectives
Familiarity
Specialized knowledge required
Cost
Quantity of information provided
Category: Life Cycle Costing Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Carnegie-Mellon University Center Building Investment Decision for Building Performance and Support (BIDS) Diagnostics http://cbpd.arc.cmu.edu/bids/ Carnegie-Mellon University Center Energy Building Investment for Building Performance and Decision Support (eBIDS) Diagnostics http://cbpd.arc.cmu.edu/ebids/ Building Life-Cycle Cost (BLCC) Program
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_bl
Life Cycle Costing Manual for the Federal Energy National Institute of Standards and Management Program Technology (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/publications/handbooks/135.pdf Envest Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE) http://envestv2.bre.co.uk http://www.consumere nergycenter.org/renew ables/estimator/index.h tml
Clean Power Estimator
California Energy Commission
10 CFR 436, Subpart A: Methodology and Procedures for Life Cycle Cost Analysis Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/REGS/10_436.pdf
eVALUator LIFE
Energy Design Resources Elite Software
http://www.energydesignresources.com/resource/131/ http://www.elitesoft.com/web/hvacr/elite_life_info.html
Description
Cost
Tool type
Relative Advantage
(software) case-based decision-making tool that calculates the economic value added of investing in high performance building systems based on the findings of building subscription owners and researchers around the world required Detailed case study information with ROI data Free (software) Analysis of capital investments in buildings. MILCON is specifically addressed. Free
software
database
software
publication available on line
Free
publication software
3 1
software for LCC and LCA - intended for use with BREEAM rating tool $150 and up economic evaluation software to estimate benefits in investing in a PV solar or small wind electric generating system
free
software
federal energy planning and management programs Free calculates the lifecycle benefits of investments that improve building design. It analyzes the financial benefits from buildings that reduce energy cost, raise employee productivity, and enhance tenant Free with satisfaction registration software for LCC, user definable cost items ~$400
publication
software software
1 1
TOOL TYPES
Software Checklist/matrix Publication Database Website Total 6 0 2 1 0 9
Trialability Comments
3 Contains specific LEED guidance; referenced in 3 LEED 1
3 1
Category: Life Cycle Assessment Decision Support Tool
Source
Web Link
Building for Environmental National Institute of and Economic Sustainability Science and Technology (BEES) (NIST)
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees.html
ATHENA Environmental Impact Estimator (EIE)
Athena Sustainable Materials Institute Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE)
http://www.athenasmi.ca/tools/software/index.html
Envest
http://envestv2.bre.co.uk
United States Life Cycle National Renewable Inventory Database Energy Laboratory http://www.nrel.gov/lci/ SimaPro Life Cycle Tool (System for Integrated Environmental Assessment of Products) Earth Shift http://www.earthshift.com/simapro7.htm National Institute of Building Life-Cycle Cost Standards and Technology (BLCC) Program (NIST) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_blcc.html
Description
Cost
Relative Tool Types Advantage
software for anyalzing life cycle implications of buidling products Free Easy-to-use design tool (software) for selection of materials; life cycle assessments of various designs based on extensive database of materials and products software for LCA and LCC - intended for use with BREEAM rating tool on-line database of common products, processes and materials
software
$540-1200
software
$150 and up
software
Professional LCA Software (software) Analysis of capital investments in buildings. MILCON is specifically addressed. Free
free database $8,000-$20,000 depending on features and number of users software
software
TOOL TYPES
Software Checklist/matri x Publication Database Website Total 5 0 0 1 0 6
May help identify useful products, but no specific 3 mention of LEED
Doesn't mention LEED 1 specifically
Category: Energy Analysis Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
EnergyPlus Transient Energy System Simulation Tool (TRNSYS)
US Department of Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/
DOE 2/ DOE 2.1 E/ DOE 2.2
Thermal Energy System Specialists http://www.trnsys.com Energy Science and Technology Software Center; DOE2.com; others - all adaptions of the original software developed by LBNL http://www.doe2.com
VisualDOE
Architectural Energy Corporation
http://www.archenergy.com/products/visualdoe
Building Loads Analysis and System Thermodynamics (BLAST) Simulation Problem Analysis and Research Kernel (SPARK); VisualSPARK
US Army Engineer Research and Dvelopment Center (ERDC) (Department of Defense originally developed) http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (NBNL)
http://simulationresear ch.lbl.gov
Trane TRACE 700 Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP)
Trane Carrier
http://www.trane.com/commercial/software/index2.asp?
http://www.commercial.carrier.com/commercial/hvac/ge
THERM
ENERGY-10
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) http://windows.lbl.gov/software/therm/therm.html Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) (in coordination with NREL, http://www.sbicouncil. LBNL, Berkely Solar Group) org/store/index.php
Building Design Advisor SUNREL
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://gaia.lbl.gov/BDA/ http://www.nrel.gov/bu ildings/sunrel/
Energy Scheming
Energy Studies in Buildings Lab at the University of Oregon
http://darkwing.uorego n.edu/~esbl/energy_s cheming.html
eQuest Energy Star Green Building Design
US Department of Energy
http://doe2.com/equest/index.html
US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_desig http://www.consumere nergycenter.org/renew ables/estimator/index. html
Clean Power Estimator
California Energy Commission
PV Design-Pro
Maui Solar, based on Sandia National Labs Algorithms http://www.mauisolarsoftware.com National Renewable Energy Laboratory Architectural Energy Corporation Energy Soft US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) http://rredc.nrel.gov/so lar/codes_algs/PVWA TTS/ http://www.archenergy .com/products/rem http://www.energysoft.com/
PV Watts REM Design EnergyPro report: Contrasting the Capabilites of Building Energy Performance Simulation Programs Building Energy Software Tools Directory
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/pdf
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
National Center for Photovoltaics
http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv
Green Building Studio
Green Building Studio
http://www.greenbuildingstudio.com
2006 Buildings Energy Data Book Energy Design Tools: Home Energy Efficient Design (HEED), SOLAR, CLIMATE CONSULTANT
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://buildingsdatabook.eere.energy.gov/
University California, Los Angeles
http://www.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-tools
Energy Gauge USA
University of Central Florida
http://energygauge.com/usares/default.htm
Energy Discussion Groups
Renewable Energy Policy Project
http://www.repp.org/discussiongroups/index.html
Description
Cost
Tool Types
Relative Advantage
EnergyPlus is a building energy simulation program for modeling building heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, and other energy flows. free $2000-8400, depending on number energy simulation software of users
software
software
hourly energy usage and energy costs commercial or residential
$300, costs differ for commercial adaptions
software
energy simulation software, with addition of graphical interface
$ 1000 for one site license, goes up for more
software
estimates of buidling energy needs by simulation of air handling systems and central plant equipment $450-1500 Equation-based, object-oriented simulation environment for construction and running models of complex systems free models HVAC, economics, utility costs for multiple bldg sizes and geographic areas $2000-$4000 hourly analysis program model two-dimensional heattransfer effects in building components simulation software that analyzes energy and cost savings for different design strategies
software
software
software
1 3
expensive, need quote software
free
software
$325 (less if member)
software
design tool using database of prototype buildings types/materials to guide decision makers through project from design to specification links to other software tools free energy simulation software, small buildings
software $50 software
2 3
energy analysis program based on graphical interface (architectural renderings) energy analysis program based on graphical interface (architectural renderings) Guidance for new buildings to improve energy efficiency economic evaluation software to estimate benefits in investing in a PV solar or small wind electric generating system Software model to predict the electrical output of photovoltaic panels
$250 software
free with registration free
software website
3 3
free included with several other solar design tools, $250
software
software
calculate electrical energy produced by grid-connected PV system free home energy analysis software energy analysis software based on California Title 24 $200-$1200 Evaluation of capabilites of 20 simulation programs detailed information on software tools, including strengths and weakness. Sort by category.
software $297 software software
2 1 3
free
publication
free
database
publications, information resources, tools Free web-based energy engineering analysis solution that integrates with todays 3D-CAD/BIM applications statistics on residential and commercial building energy consumption. Data tables contain statistics related to construction, building technologies, energy consumption, and building characteristics
website
first five runs on a project free (demonstration phase) software
free
database
fast, easy to use, and highly graphic energy analysis software free
software
Code compliance and energy rating software $100-$150
software
join various energy-related discussion groups through this web site free
website
TOOL TYPES
Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with EA Credit 1 Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with EA Credit 1
Can be used to demonstrate 1 compliance with EA Credit 1
Can be used to demonstrate 1 compliance with EA Credit 1
Can be used to demonstrate 1 compliance with EA Credit 1 Can be used for building modeling to comply with EA 3 Credit 1 May be useful in developing 1 design assumptions Can be used to demonstrate 1 compliance with EA Credit 1 May be useful in building up 3 energy modeling assumptions
Can be used to generate model 1 required for EA Credit 1 Meta-tool that links to multiple types of building models; can be used to do energy modeling and other types of LEED-related 3 modeling, I think. Can be used to demonstrate 2 compliance with EA Credit 1
2 Link broken; unable to evaluate Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with EA Credit 1 Reference standard within 3 LEED
3 Energy modeling not required 1 for LEED-H Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with EA Credit 1
3 Links to tools that can help with 3 LEED compliance Referenced by the LEED RG, but no mention of LEED on the 3 site
3 Can probably be used for residential energy modeling, but energy modeling not required 3 for LEED-H Residential energy modeling software, although modeling not 2 required for LEED-H
Category: Material and Product Specification Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Architecture Record Green Product Guide McGraw Hill Construction US Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Environmental Federal Green Construction Guide Executive, Whole Building for Specifiers Design Guide Forest Stewardship Council Certified Product Locator Forest Stewardship Council
http://archrecord.construction.com/products/green/defau
http://www.wbdg.org/design/greenspec.php http://www.fscus.org/faqs/fsc_products.php
EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Cool Roofing Materials Database
US Environmental Protection Agency Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
http://www.epa.gov/epp/tools/epp_metrics.pdf http://eetd.lbl.gov/CoolRoofs/
GreenSpec Directory Professional's Guide to Energy Efficient Building Products
BuildingGreen.com eBuild
http://www.buildinggreen.com http://energy-efficient-products.ebuild.com/
The Sustainable Design Resource Guide Oikos Green Product Information
American Institute of Architects, Colorado http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm Oikos http://oikos.com/green_products/index.php
General Services Adminstration (GSA) Environmental Products and General Services Adminstration Services Guide (GSA) http://www.fedcenter.gov/Documents/index.cfm?id=517& EPA Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services Energy Star Green-e Certification Program US Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Center for Resource Solutions
http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf http://www.energystar.gov http://www.green-e.org/about_cert.shtml http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/rcp/ http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm
California Integrated Waste Recycled Content Product Directory Management Board Green Seal Certified Products Green Seal
Construction Criteria Base Unified Facilities Guide Specifications Product Guide
Whole Building Design Guide
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/
Whole Building Design Guide Whole Building Design Guide Construction Specification Institute
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70 http://www.wbdg.org/productguide/ http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/sec. asp?CID=1958&DID=13641 http://www.carpetrug.org/drill_down_2.cfm?page =8&sub=17&requesttimeout=35 0
Green Format
List of Green Label Plus Certified Carpet Products List of Low-Emitting Materials Green Sage Green Guard Product Certification Product Database, Green Building Pages Green Product database Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines EPA Construction and Demolition Debris Program Green Products Network elights; dark sky lighting products Forest Certification Database Lists of Environmentally Certified Products
Carpet and Rug Institute California Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) http://www.chps.net/manual/lem_table.htm#wall Greensage.com Green Guard Environmental Institute Green Building Pages.com GreenerBuilding.org US Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Green Products, LLC elights.com Forest Certification Resource Center and metaFore Science Certification Systems Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR), Northern California Chapter California Integrated Waste Management Board Triangle J Council of Governments Safety Information Resources, Inc. (SIRI) http://www.greensage.com/ http://www.greenguard.org/ http://www.greenbuildingpages.com/main_md.html http://www.greenerbuilding.org/ http://www.epa.gov/cpg/
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/debris-new/index. http://www.greenproducts.net/ http://www.elights.com/darksky.html http://www.certifiedwoodsearch.org/ http://www.scscertified.com/
Architectural Resource Guide and Database Modular Office Furniture Specification WasteSpec; Model Specifications for Construction Waste Reduction Database of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resou
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/greenbuilding/Specs/Furniture
http://www.tjcog.dst.nc.us http://hazard.com/msds
4specs.com
4specs.com
http://www.4specs.com
McGraw Hill Construction Network for Products ARCAT Green Roofs Industry Resource Portal Roof Surface Product Rating
McGraw Hill Construction ARCAT.com greenroofs.com Cool Roof Rating Council
http://sweets.construction.com/ http://arcat.com http://www.greenroofs.com/ http://coolroofs.org/products/search.php
Description
Cost
Tool Type
on line directory with active links: "Our approach with this directory is to identify quantifiable, easily verifiable standards, where these can be defined, then base other decisions about what should be included on the collective wisdom of our editorial staff." Free
publication
on-line database; specification language by type of construction product Free Locate products with Forest Stewardship Council Certification Free This compilation of tools and resources will be useful to any organization trying to estimate the environmental and economic benefits of both past and projected EPP choices. Free database of roofing materials, other research and reference materials on heat island effects Product information service, screened by staff, no advertising money for inclusion
database checklist
database
Free database printed copy $89, online subscription $200 per year publication publication
Product listings, commercial advertising free Guide is organized according to divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute. Outlines specific concerns related to the products and systems; gives product listings and information designed to help specify sustainable building products; provides list of organizations, publications and computer software. free searchable on line database, commercial sponsors - but focus on green products free publication available on line with GSA recommended poducts and services Search by product, "aisle", get product information or additional resources listing of Energy Star certified products
independent certification and verification program for renewable energy
publication database
free
publication
database free database checklist free free database checklist
product listings and links to manufacturers by type Product listing
extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications, manuals, standards and many other essential criteria documents The specifications section of the Construction Criteria Base product lists, links - very small database product data guide for green properties - in development
free
database
Free Free
checklist
list of products meeting "Green Label Plus" certification criteria list of products meeting CHPS standards sustainable buidling materials and furnishings (commercial sponsorship) Certification program and product listings (indoor air quality) Search for products by LEED point or CSI categories product listings by CSI categories product listings, facts sheets, suppliers database
Free Free
database database website
Free Free Free Free
checklist database database publication
general information, links, publications information on bio-based products, research, links to suppliers products to reduce light pollution on-line database and product location tool verification of product claims; lists available
Free
website website
website free free free
website database database
print publication and CD, on-line links and additional resources, last update 2002 example of environmental specification for furniture guide for writing specifications to reduce construction waste (1995); case studies also available from same web site Searchable database for MSDS by company, product name or CAS Free, internet only library service for design professionals seeking specified construction products information
~$30 free
database website
free Free
Free
database
Links to product suppliers through categories building product information directory case studies, research, new products ratings for roofing products
Free Free Free Free
database database website checklist
TOOL TYPES
Software Checklist/matrix Publication Database Website Total
Relative Advantage
Trialability
Comments
Searchable product directory with some product information relevant to LEED credits, but not 3 specifically in terms of LEED Specs are closely integrated with LEED credit requirements and can be used directly to achieve 3 credits 3 Matching tool to find FSC-certified wood
3 3
2 2
3 Mentions LEED-related tools May help locate roofing materials to meet LEED 3 requirements, but LEED not specifically mentioned Web version links each product to relevant LEED 2 credits 3 Some LEED-related articles
3 2
1 1
3 3 Useful data for selecting qualifying products, but no 3 specific mention of LEED May help locate recycled content materials to meet 3 LEED requirements 3 Reference standard; searchable directory 3 Contains database of sources to achieve EA Credit 6 May help locate recycled content materials to meet 3 LEED requirements 3 Required reference standard
2 3 3 2 3
3 Contains useful stuff for LEED, but not easliy found Contains links to specs integrating LEED, including 3 one on how to document LEED compliance 3 Doesn't mention LEED specifically Still under development; is likely to have LEED3 relevant information
2 1
3 3 2 3 3 1 1
3 Database of compliant products 3 Database of compliant products Includes product listing where some products include 3 LEED eligibility information 3 Reference standard and searchable database Searchable product directory classified by LEED 3 credits 3 Contains information relevant to LEED credits, but 3 doesn't specifically mention LEED May provide useful info for MR Credit 3; searchable 3 database but no explicit mention of LEED 3 Basically an ad for LEED-related services 3 Doesn't mention LEED specifically Provides a basis for identifying products compliant 3 with MR Credit 7 LEED reference standard and qualifying product 3 listing
1 2 1 2 3
1 1
2 3
1 1
3 Useful stuff, but not LEED-specific 3 Includes many mentions of LEED relevance in 3 manufacturer product listings
1 1 1 1
3 3 3 Provides search capabilities to identify compliant 3 products, but no mention of LEED
0 6 8 21 6 41
Category: Education and Professional Development Decision Support Tool Source

University of California, Berkeley, and National Science Foundation Energy Design Resources Building Green, Inc.
Web Link
Center for the Built Environment Energy Design Resources Environmental Building News
http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/ http://www.energydesignresources.com/ https://www.buildinggreen.com
United States Green Building Council United States Green Building (USGBC) Council (USGBC)
http://www.usgbc.org
Executive Order 13423 Technical Guidance for Implementing the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/sustainablemou/ Architecture + Engineering + Construction Store AEC Store.com http://www.aecstore.com/ GreenSource Architecture Record Building SIM Mailing List McGraw Hill Construction McGraw Hill Construction https://www.mcgraw-hill-sales.com/greensourceepg.htm http://archrecord.construction.com/default.asp http://www.gard.com/ml/bldg-sim.htm
GARD Analytics American Society of Heating ASHRAE Green Guide: The Design, Refrigerating and AirConstruction and Operation of Conditioning Engineers Sustainable Buildings (ASHRAE) Water Wiser; Water Efficiency Clearinghouse Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services for Sustainable Buildings; A Guide for Federal Managers Smart Communities Network Sustainable Federal Buildings Database Building Energy Simulation User News Energy Star New Buildings Guide American Water Works Association US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy National Center for Appropriate Technology US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (NBNL) US Environmental Protection Agency
http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newstore.c
http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/034413_resguide http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/
http://www.wbdg.org/tools/sfbd.php
http://simulationresearch.lbl.gov/un.html
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_design
report: Contrasting the Capabilites of Building Energy Performance Simulation Programs US Department of Energy Sustainable Design Building Resources and Green Clips BuildingGreen.com US Environmental Protection EPA Green Buildings Program Agency Green Seal Green Seal Indoor Air Quality Program Resource United States Environmental Website Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency EcoIQ.com
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/pdfs
http://www.greenclips.com/
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/enviro-issues.htm http://www.greenseal.org/index.cfm http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
Energy Star Green Building Design EcoIQ.com
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_design http://www.ecoiq.com
Ecobuild Network (EBNet) Oikos, Green Building Source Alliance for Sustainable Environments Renewable Energy Policy Project
Ecobuild Network (EBNet) Oikos Alliance for Sustainable Environments Renewable Energy Policy Project
http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/ http://www.oikos.com http://www.greenerfacilities.org/about/index.cfm http://crest.org/index.html
Global Green USA
Global Green USA
http://www.globalgreen.org/greenbuilding/index.html
The Big Green Discussion Group
Building Green, Inc.
http://www.biggreen.org/discussion.shtml#posting
American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
ACEEE http://www.aceee.org Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems http://www.cmpbs.org/
Green Building Initiative Better Bricks
Green Building Initiative Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
http://www.thegbi.com/gbi/ http://www.betterbricks.com/
California Energy Commission High Performance Commercial Public Interest Energy Building Systems Research Program Research Program http://buildings.lbl.gov/hpcbs/hpcbs.html
General Services Adminstration (GSA) LEED Application Guide
General Services Adminstration (GSA)
http://www.wbdg.org/newsevents/news_040105.php
Green Building Program Area Greening Federal Facilities: An Energy, Environmental and Economic Resource Guide for Federal Facility Managers and Designers, 2nd Edition
FedCenter.gov
http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/greenbuildings/
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.resourcesaver.org/file/toolmanager/CustomO1
Sustainable Building Material Technical Manual: Green Building Practices for Design, Construction and Operations Vermont Builds Greener
United States Green Building Council (USGBC); Public Technologies Inc; and the U.S. Department of Energy Building for Social Responsibility (BSR)
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=21 http://www.bsr-vt.org/vbg/vbg.html#Certification
Built Green Certification Program Built Green Colorado
King and Snohomish Counties, WA (other state and local programs) http://www.builtgreen.net Home Builders Association of Metro Denver http://www.builtgreen.org US Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) https://ff.cecer.army.mil/sda/
Sustainable Designers Aid
Green Building Exchange
Green Building Exchange, Inc. http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com/content/view/15/2 US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program
Building America Best Practices Guide Books (by Climate Zones) Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Best Practices Manuals Building Energy Software Tools Directory Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) Sustainable Buildings Website
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) http://www.chps.net/manual/index.htm US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/ Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) http://ofee.gov/sb/sb.htm
General Services Adminstration (GSA) Sustainable Design Program
General Services Adminstration (GSA) Lawrence Berkeley National Design Intent Tool Laboratory (LBNL) Environmental Energy Technologies Lawrence Berkeley National Division Website Laboratory (LBNL)
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?P=PXE http://eetd.lbl.gov/eetd-software-dit.html http://eetd.lbl.gov/r-bldgsee.html
EcoAdvisor
The Deringer Group
http://www.ecoadvisor.com/
E Source Technology Atlas Series Healthy Building Network Sustainable Architecture for Homes Rocky Mountain Institute Daylighting Collaborative Green Building Resource Guide
E Source Companies, LLC Healthy Building Network Hartworks Rocky Mountain Institute Energy Center of Wisconsin
http://www.esource.com/public/products/prosp_atlas.asp http://www.healthybuilding.net/ http://www.greenhomebuilding.com http://www.rmi.org http://www.daylighting.org
Architectural Resource Guide and Database Traning courses on meeting Executive Order 13423 & achieving High-Performance Buildings for Federal architects, engineers & project managers & A-Es doing federal work
Architectural Machine http://www.greenguide.com Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR), Northern California Chapter http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resour
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council http://www.sbicouncil.org
Description
Cost
Tool Type
CBE's mission is to improve the design, operation and environmental quality of buildings by providing timely, unbiased information on building technologies and design techniques. free interactive website: energy efficiency print and on-line publication multiple resources and publications; orginiators of LEED rating system free subscription required subscription required to access all resources
website website publication
website
Detailed technical guidance with active links books, CDs, wide range of topics, including green quarterly magazine; case studies, trends, technologies, products
free varies by product
website website
print publication and interactive web site List Serv for users of building simulation programs; sites for specific software also listed Free
yearly subscription $20website yearly subscription to print magazine $50 publication website
Publication interactive website: water conservation, efficiency and demand management information resource
$80 publication
Free
website
Guidance document general information, success stories, publications, tools, links, references database of documents related to sustainable buildings for federal agencies, includes policy and guidance documents Published monthly, the Building Energy Simulation User News is a newsletter for users of the EnergyPlus, DOE-2, BLAST, SPARK, GenOpt, the building design guidance, resources, certification information
Free Free
publication website
Free
database
Free Free
publication website
Evaluation of capabilites of 20 simulation programs free email news service on sustainable design, every two weeks information web site Certification program, standard development references, guidelines, standards, links This site offers information to help architects and building design professionals take advantage of tools and resources from EPA. website with free resources for promoting sustainability free
publication
free with subscription publication free website checklist website
free
website
website fees for certain products
articles, papers, conference proceedings, links, resources: educating the building community, and making useful information about environmentallyfriendly building materials readily available fees for products website: news, books, product listings fees for products
website website website website
industry forum, newsletters, "Ask an Expert" free with registration reports, discussion groups, research, other resources free inform and direct education, policy development, and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels free Email-based forum focused on implementing sustainable design and construction principles on large-scale building projects
website
free
website
research, publications Non-profit focused on life cycle assessment , economic development promoting green building practices for residential and commercial construction, Green Globes rating system education, information sharing - energy efficiency
fee for publications services available
website website
most resources, tools are free website website
several years of publicly funded research on a wide range of topics
free
website
illustrates how LEED criteria relate to existing GSA mandates, performance goals, and programmatic requirements free web download guidance, programs, processes, regulations, case studies, tools, and resources for learning about and optimizing green building decisions throughout the facility delivery process free overview of options for upgrading or replacing equipment for greater energy efficiency. Short but detailed sections address boilers, lighting, electrical power systems, and more step-by-step guidelines for energy- and resourceefficient building during predesign, design, construction, operations and management. It also includes chapters on sustainable building economics and future issues and trends Certification/Labeling Program
publication
website
free web download
publication
membership required for web downlaod publication Free web resources website
easy-to-understand rating systems, which quantify environmentally friendly building practices for remodeling and new home construction, communities and multifamily development units Free web resources Certification program includes 253-page guide with regional resources and links Free web resources
checklist checklist
software to aid in achieving SPiRiT rating system points "GBE provides the information and contacts necessary for a person to realize any green building project, from the initial design to a completed structure."
Free
software
Free, new service, still in development website
builders and buyers handbook for improving new home energy efficiency, comfort and durability manuals with references, resources, guidelines, etc. detailed information on software tools, including strengths and weakness. Sort by category.
Free web download
publication
Free web download
publication
free
database
links, government references, publications
free
website
links, government references, publications free software to aid development of design documents for tracking decisions free research, software, publications, etc. free series of training and decision-support modules to provide guidance for achieving sustainable buildings free on-line guide to energy efficient design practices with case studies and practical guidelines (heating, appliances, cooling, drive power, lighting) resources, references, links, related to healthy building materials and practices information on natural building materials; other resources resources, references, links, discussion groups, focus on technologies educational materials promoting daylighting in design CD or publication - seems dated, web site not revised since 1998, book looks to be late 1990s
website software website
software
$195 individual atlas; $750 all five free free free free book - $35; CD - $90
publication website website website website publication
print publication and CD, on-line links and additional resources, last update 2002
~$30
database
Live 2-day workshop w/workbook & CD. Covers integrated design, energy & water efficiency, site design, daylighting, HVAC & Commissioning, Security, Acoustics and more.
TBD
training
TOOL TYPES
Relative Advantage
Trialability
Comments
1 2 2
3 3 Contains specific LEED application section 2 Contains LEED-related articles and information
1 2 2 2 1
3 No explicit mention of LEED Rated as free; you don't get any real info unless you buy 3 products. Sells LEED-related reference material. New magazine; hasn't been released yet, but high 2 probability of LEED coverage 2 Contains LEED-related articles and information 3
1 1
3 Not useful to A/Es once they're already procured This link seems to have been hijacked; not the same 3 site I recall on smart communities Contains some LEED-related docs like a California 3 LEED supplement
http://www.smartcommunities.n
1 2
3 3
3 May help in the selection of appropriate simulation tools
1 1 3 2
3 3 Reference standard for LEED; includes searchable 3 product database LEED is mentioned very tangentially in some 3 publications
2 1
3 EnergyStar is a reference standard for LEED 3
1 1 2 2
3 3 3 Some LEED-related news that might help strategize 3 Some LEED resources
3 Rated as free; info level for free info is accordingly low although there are some excellent free reports available as well. Creator of one of the LEED reference 3 standards. 3 Website is free, but services cost $
2 1
1 2
3 3 Some mention of LEED, but not explicit guidance
Can be used to establish a cost-driven LEED strategy 3 on public sector projects
3 LOTS of LEED stuff
3 Mentions LEED
1 1
3 3
1 1
3 Local rating system 3
3 References LEED-based origins of SPiRiT
3 Good reference, but not LEED-specific; Note that some work has been done on comparison matrices between 3 CHPS and LEED (see Google search)
3 Links to tools that can help with LEED compliance
3 Some links to LEED info
2 1 2
3 Links to LEED info 3 3 Links to various LEED-related articles and resources
3 Broken link
1 2 2 2 1 1
2 3 Some LEED resources 3 Some LEED links 3 Limited LEED info, mainly regarding RMI buildings 3 2
2 3 3 14 3 36 59
1 each topic relates to appropriate LEED credits
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
Category: Case Studies Decision Support Tool

High Performance Buildings Database High Performance Federal Buildings Database Advanced Buildings Case Studies
Source
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program Federal Energy Management Program Advanced Buildings Technologies and Practices
Web Link
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/ http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database
http://www.advancedbuildings.org/_frames/fr_cs_gog http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid200.php http://www.wbdg.org/references/casestudies.php
Rocky Mountain Institute Green Developments 2.0 Whole Building Design Guide Case Studies Whole Building Design Guide Carnegie-Mellon University Center Energy Building Investment for Building Performance and Decision Support (eBIDS) Diagnostics California Integrated Waste Management Board American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) United States Green Building Council Smart Communities Network
http://cbpd.arc.cmu.edu/ebids/
Sustainable Building Toolkit American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top 10 Buildings
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/ToolKit.htm
http://aiatopten.org/hpb/
LEED Project Lists Green Building Success Stories
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/buildings/gbs
Sustainable Building Case Studies
California Integrated Waste Management Board
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/CaseStudies
Green Globes Case Studies in Indoor Air Quality Multizone Analysis Buildings Database North Carolina Green Building Technologies Database
Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.com/greenglobes/casestudies.asp National Institute for Standards and Testing (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/case%20studies AdvancedBuildings.net North Carolina Solar Center http://www.advancedbuildings.net/buildings.htm http://www.ncgreenbuilding.org/site/ncg//index.cfm?
Description
detailed database of 92 green building projects, all types detailed database of green building projects, federal only detailed databased of sustainable buildings CD with case studies on-line database Detailed case study information with ROI data
Cost
Tool Types
Relative Advantage
Free Free Free
database database database $20 database
2 2 1 1 2
Free
database
Range of detail on cases varies
Free Free; some detailed case studies must be purchased $10
database
database
descriptions of winners for each year to 2003, with some before that Free Listing and information on points obtained. Only select few have detailed project information. Project information through links to project-sponsored web sites on line listing, primarily cases in CA, but others as well. Cover sheet with varying amounts of info, links to project websites. whole building rating tool; also includes assessment protocol and design guide Examples of how modeling software has been applied case studies with varying detail, links to other sites case studies with varying detail, all within North Carolina
publication
Free Free
publication website
2 2
Free
website
Free Free Free Free
website website database database
1 1 2 1
TOOL TYPES
Software Checklist/matrix Publication 0 0 2
Database Website Total
9 4 15
Contains links to LEED credits achieved for 3 each case Contains links to LEED credits achieved for 3 each case 3 2 3 Many LEED-related resources throughout
3 Links to LEED and many other resources; no 3 special emphasis or treatment
3 May help a case-based approach to strategy, but doesn't immediately inform specific 3 projects 3 Some mention of LEED
Some cases are scored using LEED, 3 providing exemplars
3 3 Includes links to LEED scorecards where 3 applicable 3
Category: Compliance, Code-Checking, Standards Decision Support Tool

COMcheck
Source
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Web Link
http://www.energycodes.gov/
REScheck
http://www.energycodes.gov/
MAD CAD Building Energy Software Tools Directory ASHRAE 90.1-2004; Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise Buildings
http://www.madcad.com/i ndex.php Compu.tecture, Inc US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/ American Society of Heating Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548 Whole Building Design Guide Taunton Press International Code Council, Inc
Construction Criteria Base Code Check Reference Books 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ http://www.codecheck.com/
http://www.iccsafe.org
Description
software to demonstrate compliance for commercial and high rise buildings with the International Code Council International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) software to demonstrate compliance with Council of American Building Officials Model Energy Code (MEC) and the International Code Council International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); also checks compliance with limited number of state and county codes "MAD CAD is a subscription based reference database online, containing building codes, knowledge-based design solutions, and guidelines to meet the codes. MAD CAD will provide you access to detailed information on software tools, including strengths and weakness. Sort by category.
Cost
Free
Free yearly subscription $901600
free
Perscriptive and performance-based provisions for power, lighting, service water, etc. extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications, manuals, standards and many other essential criteria documents easy-reference guides Code based standard for energy efficient residential and commercial buildings.
$110, User's Manual $93
free ~$20 each $31 for code, $38 for fundamentals workbook
Website Total
Tool Types
software
Relative Advantage
3
Trialability
Comments
Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with EA PR1
software
Verifies residential code compliance, 3 which is not required for LEED-H
database
2 Links to tools that can help with LEED 3 compliance
database
publication
2 Required reference standard for LEEd Contains useful stuff for LEED, but not 3 easily found 3
database publication
2 2
publication
TOOL TYPES
Category: Rating Tools Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) http://www.usgbc.org International Initiative for the Sustainable Built Environment (IISBE) http://greenbuilding.ca/
Green Building Challenge; GB Tool
Green Globes Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) Energy Star Green Building Design
Green Building Initiative US Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.thegbi.com/greenglobes/
http://www.cecer.army.mil/earupdate/nlfiles/20
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evalu
Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Sustainable Building Rating Systems Summary
Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE)
http://www.breeam.org/index.html
Leadership Energy and Sustainablein Designers Aid Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Green Building Rating System New Construction Version 2.2 Reference United States Green Building Council Guide (USGBC) http://www.usgbc.org/
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory http://www.wbdg.org/release_100606.php US Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) https://ff.cecer.army.mil/sda/
Description
Cost
Tool Type
Relative Advantage
Whole building sustainability rating tool that Certification fee that provides a roadmap for measuring and documenting success for every building type varies with rating level, and phase of a building lifecycle. building type checklist
whole building rating tool; requires technical expertise whole building rating tool; also includes assessment protocol and design guide
free with registration
checklist
rating tool is free, other services? checklist
Rating tool based on LEED with Armyspecific adaptions free Energy Star is a building label based on energy use free Credits are awarded in each area according to performance. A set of environmental weightings then enables the credits to be added together to produce a single overall score. The building is then rated on a scale of PASS, GOOD, VERY GOOD or EXCEL assessment fees publication available on line describing and evaluating rating tools software to aid in achieving SPiRiT rating system points case studies, updated guidance and resources, and new information on the process of achieving LEED for New Construction certification
checklist checklist
2 3
checklist
free
publication
Free
software
$150/$200 written guide with access to online resources publication
TOOL TYPES
Trialability
Comments
3 Rating system based on LEED Reference standard for LEED 3 EB
Website is free, but publications cost $ and there's 2 no free checklist Describes pros and cons of LEED and other rating 3 systems References LEED-based 3 origins of SPiRiT
Category: Site Planning, Landscape Design Decision Support Tool

GreenScapes
Source
US Environmental Protection Agency United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency US Department of Agriculture US Fish and Wildlife Service US Environmental Protection Agency Water Use It Wisely US Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency
Web Link
http://www.epa.gov/greenscapes/
ecoSmart EPA Construction General Permit Flood Plain Maps Identification of Prime Farmland 7CFR 657.5 Threatened and Endangered Species Wetland Delineation Low Water Use Plant Lists Enviromapper Stormwater Management Measures for Urban Areas
http://www.ecosmart.gov
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/mscjumppage.shtm http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html http://www.fws.gov/endangered/listing/index.html#species http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/ http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/plantlist/index.shtml http://maps.epa.gov/enviromapper
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/MMGI/Chapter4
Irri-maker
Senninger Irrigation, Inc.
http://www.senninger.com/mm
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of VegSpec Agriculture (USDA) American Society of Civil Engineers, US Environmental International Stormwater Best Protection Agency, and other Management Practices Database sponsors Oregon State University, US EPA Stormwater Management Environmental Protection Model (SWMM) Agency Stormwater Manager's Resource Center for Watershed Center Protection On-site Wastewater Treatment US Environmental Protection Systems Manual Agency
http://ironwood.itc.nrcs.usda.gov/Netdynamics/Vegspec/pag
http://www.bmpdatabase.org/index.htm
http://ccee.oregonstate.edu/swmm/ http://www.stormwatercenter.net/
http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_osdm_al
Description
interactive website with information resources software to evaluate economic tradeoffs between different landscape practices on residential parcels Pollution Prevention at construction sites, best practices, industry standard Indentification of Flood Plains Federal definition of "Prime Farmland"
Cost
Free
Tool Types
website
Relative Advantage
1
free, but not completely finished software
Free Fees for Maps Free
publication publication publication database publication database database
3 3 3 3 3 1 2
Listings of federally protected wildlife Free standards for defining wetlands; information on protecting wetlands Free Lists by region in US Free Locate brownfield sites and other environmental reporting locations Free on-line publication and guidance: stormwater management policies and best practices Free $425-$2500 depending on Software for design of irrigation additional modules systems using survey data added
publication
software
on-line software tool for selection of plants suitable to site conditions
Free
software
database of stormwater management techniques Free
database
rainfall-runoff simulation model fact sheets, publications, links, etc. wastewater technologies
Free Free Free
software website publication
1 1 1
TOOL TYPES
4 0 6 4 2 16
Trialability
3
Comments
3 Required reference 3 standard/template Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with SS Credit 1 3 LEED referenced standard 3 Required for SS Credit 1 3 LEED Reference standard Can help determine appropriate 3 design elements for WE Credit Can help find sites relevant for 3 SS Credit 1
May help design solutions for 1 WE Credit 1 Provides guidance that would be useful in selecting plants to meet WE Credit 1 requirements, but no specific 3 mention of LEED May help locate BMPs to meet LEED credit requirements, but 3 doesn't explicitly mention LEED May provide useful design 3 assumptions for SS Credit 6 3 3
Category: LEED Certification
LEED-Recommended Reference Tools
Decision in Support Tool Source Leadership Energy and TM Environmental Design (LEED ) Green Building Rating System New Construction Version 2.2 Reference United States Green Building Guide Council (USGBC)
General Services Adminstration (GSA) LEED Application Guide Forest Stewardship Council Certified Product Locator General Services Adminstration (GSA) Forest Stewardship Council US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency US Department of Agriculture US Fish and Wildlife Service US Environmental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board
Web Link
http://www.usgbc .org/
http://www.wbdg.org/newsevents/news_040105.php http://www.fscus.org/faqs/fsc_products.php
EPA Construction General Permit Flood Plain Maps Identification of Prime Farmland 7CFR 657.5 Threatened and Endangered Species Wetland Delineation Zero Emission Vehicles
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm
http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/mscjumppage.sh http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/listing/index.html#sp http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/ http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevprog.htm http://www.greenercars.com/indexplus.html
American Council for an Energy Vehicle Ratings Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Solar Reflectance Index (SRI); ASTM E 1980-01; E 1918; C 1549; American Society for Testing and E 408; C 1371 Materials Roof Surface Product Rating Cool Roofing Materials Database Environmental Site Assessment; ASTM E1903-2002 Native Plant Identification Stormwater Best Management Practices Energy Standards for Outdoor Lighting; ASHRAE/IESNA 90.12004; Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise Buildings On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual Cool Roof Rating Council Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) American Society for Testing and Materials North American Native Plant Society US Environmental Protection Agency American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm http://coolroofs.org/products/search.php http://eetd.lbl.gov /CoolRoofs/ http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm http://www.nanps.org
http://www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/pubs/600r04121/6
http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548
http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_os
Rainwater Catchments; General Information Building Commissioning; General Information Commissionpedia, Reference Guide
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
http://www.arcsa-usa.org/
Building Commissioning Association http://www.bcxa.org/ United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineering Research and Development Center http://www.cecer.army.mil/td/tips/product/details.cfm
Cx Assistant Commissioning Tool ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005; The Commissioning Process ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004; Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise Buildings Advanced Buildings Benchmark v 1.1
Energy Design Resources American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); Illuminating Engineering Society of North
http://www.ctg-net.com/edr2002/cx/
http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newsto
http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548 http://www.poweryourdesign.com/benchmark.htm
New Buildings Institute American Society of Heating ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Guides Engineers (ASHRAE) User's Manual: ASHRAE 90.1American Society of Heating 2004; Energy Efficient Design of Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Low-Rise Buildings Engineers (ASHRAE) National Renewable Energy National Center for Photovoltaics Laboratory (NREL) US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Green Power Network (EERE) International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMV) Efficiency Valuation Organization Construction Materials Recycling Construction Materials Recycling Association Association (CMRA) Reuse Development Organization Used Building Materials Building Materials Reuse Association International Standards Organization (ISO) 14021 Environmental Labels and Declarations Reuse Development Organization Recycle.net Building Materials Reuse Association
http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938
http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938 http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv
http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/
http://www.evo-world.org/ http://www.cdrecycling.org/ http://www.redo.org/ http://www.build.recycle.net/ http://www.ubma.org/
International Standards Organization (ISO)
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage
California Integrated Waste Recycled Content Product Directory Management Board
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/rcp/
GreenSpec Directory EPA Database of Environmental Information for Products and Services Oikos Green Product Information ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality ANSI/ASTM E779-03: Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization Residential Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency Standards US EPA Green Indoor Environments Program
BuildingGreen.com US Environmental Protection Agency Oikos American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
http://www.buildinggreen.com
http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf http://oikos.com/green_products/index.php
American Society for Testing and Materials
http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm
California Energy Commission US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.energy.ca.gov/reports/reports_400.html http://www.epa.gov/iaq/greenbuilding/index.html
Carbon Trust Good Practices Guide: GPG237 Natural Ventilation in Non-domestic Buildings Carbon Trust CIBSE Applications Manual 10 2005; Natural Ventilation in NonChartered Institution of Building Domestic Buildings Services Engineers (CIBSE) Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning IAQ Guidelines for Occupied National Contractors Association Buildings Under Construction (SMACNA) ASHRAE 52.2-1999: Method of American Society of Heating Testing General Air Cleaning Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Devices Engineers (ASHRAE) Adhesives, Sealants and Selant South Coast Air Quality Primers, Rule # 1168 Management District (SCAQMD) Standard for Commercial Adhesives, GS-36 Green Seal South Coast Air Quality Architectural Coatings, Rule #1113 Management District (SCAQMD) Standard for Anti-Corrosive Paints, GS-03 Green Seal Standard for Paints, GS-11 Green Seal
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/Publications/publication
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&pag
http://www.smacna.org/bookstore/
http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/549 http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg11/r1168.pdf
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/com http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg11/r1113.pdf
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/anti-
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/pain
"Green Label Plus" Product Certification Program ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
Carpet and Rug Institute American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
http://www.carpet-rug.org/drill_down.cfm?page=5
ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Description
case studies, updated guidance and resources, and new information on the process of achieving LEED for New Construction certification illustrates how LEED criteria relate to existing GSA mandates, performance goals, and programmatic requirements LEED MR Credit 7: Certified Wood LEED SS Prerequisite 1; Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Cost
Tool Types
Relative Advantage
$150/$200 written guide with access to on-line resources publication
free web download publication Free Database
3 3
Free
publication publication publication Database Website publication Database
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection Fees for Maps LEED SS Credit 1: CFR Search Title 7; Section 657; Part 5 Free LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection LEED SS Credit 4.3; Alternative Transportation LEED SS Credit 4.3; Alternative Transportation Free Free N/A Annual Subscription $20
Each Standard LEED SS Credit 7.1; Heat Island Effect costs $29-35 LEED SS Credit 7.2; Heat Island Effect Free LEED SS Credit 7.2; Heat Island Effect Free LEED SS Credit 3; Brownfield Redevelopment LEED SS Credit 5.2, Open Space LEED SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater Design Free Free
publication Checklist/matrix Database $40 publication Database publication
3 3 2 3 2 1
LEED SS Credit 8; Light Pollution Reduction LEED WE Credit 2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies
$110, User's Manual $93
publication
Free
publication
LEED WE Credit 3.2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies; suppliers, publications, links, etc. LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems; website for professional organization with resources to support electronic sourcebook of tools, specifications, regulations, publications, case studies, and other LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental
Access to some resources requires membership: $30- Website membership may be required for certain resources
Website
Free CD
Website
Commissioning of Building Energy Systems;online reference tool for estimating costs and assembling team Free LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems; procedures, methods and documentation requirements LEED EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance AND EA Credit 1: $110, User's Optimize Energy Performance Manual $93 LEED EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance LEED EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance Print publication support to all ASHRAE 90.1 requirements LEED EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy Free LEED EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy Free
Software
$59 publication
publication $70 Software
3 3
$59 publication
publication Website
3 1
Website
LEED EA Credit 5: Measurement and reference standard Verification free download LEED MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2: Construction Waste Management LEED MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2: Construction Waste Management LEED MR Credit 3.1 and 3.2: Materials Reuse LEED MR Credit 3.1 and 3.2: Materials Reuse
publication Website Website Database Website
3 1 1 2 1
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content
$102 publication
free
Database
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled Content LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum IAQ Performance
printed copy $89, online subscription $200 per year Database
Database free Database
2 1
$60 publication
LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Free LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum IAQ Performance Free
$40 publication
publication Website
3 1
LEED EQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation LEED EQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation
Free with registration
publication
subscription/mem bership required publication
LEED EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan $75 - $180 LEED EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan LEED EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants LEED EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings
publication
$37 publication Free Free Free Free Free publication publication publication publication publication
3 3 3 3 3 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.3: Low Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems LEED EQ Credit 6.2: Controlability of Systems: Thermal Comfort
label given to products
Checklist/matrix
$60 publication
LEED EQ Credit 6.2: Controlability of Systems: Thermal Comfort
$60 publication
3 2 2 31 10 10 55
TOOL TYPES
Trialability
Comments
3 Can be used to establish a costdriven LEED strategy on public sector 3 projects Matching tool to find FSC-certified 3 wood
3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard
2 Required reference standard Database of products meeting 3 reference standard May help locate roofing materials to 3 meet LEED requirements, but LEED 2 Required reference standard May be useful in locating native plants 3 for SS Credits Useful resource (download broken) 3 butnot LEED-specific
2 Required reference standard
3 Recommended resource
2 Unclear relevance to LEED Useful resource; no reference 3 standard for EA PR1 Helpful stuff on Cx, but no explicit 3 mention of LEED Useful resource; no reference 3 standard for EA PR1 Useful resource; no reference 2 standard for EA PR1 Required reference standard for EA 2 Credit 1 2
2 Manual for required reference 2 standard Referenced by the LEED RG, but no 3 mention of LEED on the site Provides links to providers for EA 3 Credit 6 as well as other resources
3 Link to IPMVP Reference standard Useful resource but no LEED-specific 3 information 3 May help locate salvaged materials 3 for MR Credit 3 3
Required reference standard for MR 2 Credit 4 May help locate recycled content 3 materials to meet LEED requirements
Web version links each product to 2 relevant LEED credits May help locate recycled content 3 materials to meet LEED requirements Useful resource but no LEED-specific 3 information
3 Required reference standard 3 Useful tools, but not LEED-specific
Required reference standard for EQ 3 Credit 2 Required reference standard for EQ 2 Credit 2
2 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard 3 Required reference standard Cost is primarily incurred by product manufacturer seeking testing; the info on who passed the test is free for the 3 A/E
Category: Web Sites Decision Support Tool

Whole Building Design Guide Green Building Suite: Environmental Building News, GreenSpec , Case Studies, articles, etc Greener Buildings Green Buidling Pages Environmental Design + Construction
Source
Web Link
Multiple federal partners: National Institute of Building Sciences http://www.wbdg.org/
Building Green, Inc. GreenBiz.com, Greener World Media GreenBuildingPages.com EDCmag.com
https://www.buildinggreen.com http://www.greenerbuildings.com/ http://www.greenbuildingpages.com/main.html http://www.edcmag.com/
GreenBuilder.com; Source Book for Green and Sustainable Building; Green Building Professionals Directory Sustainable Sources International Institute for the Sustainable Built Environment (IISBE) International Institute for the Sustainable Built Environment (IISBE)
http://www.greenbuilder.com/
http://www.iisbe.org/
International Institute for the Sustainable Building Information Sustainable Built Environment System (SBIS) (IISBE) Austin Energy Green Building Sustainable Building Sourcebook Program Database for States Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) North Carolina Solar Center California Integrated Waste Management Board New Buildings Institute, Inc. United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
http://www.sbis.info/
http://www.austinenergy.com/energy%20efficiency/progra
http://www.dsireusa.org/
Sustainable Building Toolkit New Buildings Institute United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/ToolKit.htm http://www.newbuildings.org http://www.usgbc.org
Advanced Building Technologies Advanced Building Technologies and Practices and Practices Energy Design Resources Energy Design Resources
http://www.advancedbuildings.org http://www.energydesignresources.com/index.php
Smart Growth OnLine Resource Database Smart Growth OnLine Green Matrix Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide The Sustainable Design Resource Guide Government Green Building Programs Resource Venture Indoor Air Quality Program Resource Website Power Your Design, Advanced Buildings Ratcliff
http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/default.asp http://www.greenmatrix.net/index.html
University of Minnesota Denver Chapter Amercian Institute of Architects (AIA) Government Purchasing Project (GPP), Center for Responsive Law
http://www.sustainabledesignguide.umn.edu/ http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm
http://www.gpp.org/gb_examples.html http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/index.php http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ http://www.poweryourdesign.com/products.htm http://www.nahbrc.org/greenguidelines/index.asp
Resource Venture United States Environmental Protection Agency New Buildings Institute and Energy Center of Wisconsin National Home Builders Green Home Building Guidelines Association (NAHB) Northern California Architects, Architecture Resource Guide Designers, Planners for Social and Database Responsibility (ADPSR) Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center Green Building (PPRC) Sustainable Building Resource Directory High Performance Building Guidelines Implement: Seattle's Sustainable Building Tool Virginia Sustainable Building Network New York City Department of Design and Construction City of Seattle
http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resour
http://www.pprc.org/pubs/greencon/index.cfm
http://sbrd.nrserver.com/index.cfm
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ddc/html/ddcgreen/highperf.h http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/Implement/default.asp
Built It Green Green Buildings Programs database Building Technologies Department Website Executive Order 13423 Technical Guidance for Implementing the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Green Building Program Area
Built It Green GreenerBuilding.org Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
http://www.builditgreen.org/index.cfm http://www.greenerbuilding.org/programs.php http://btech.lbl.gov/
Whole Building Design Guide FedCenter.gov
http://www.wbdg.org/sustainablemou/ http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/greenbuildings/ http://www.cleanerandgreener.org/
Cleaner and Greener/ Health and Climate Care Program Leonardo Academy
Engineering Knowledge Online Sustainable Design and Development Site Energy Discussion Groups
US Army Engineer Research and Dvelopment Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering https://eko.usace.army.mil/fa/sdd/ Renewable Energy Policy Project http://www.repp.org/discussiongroups/index.html
Architects, Designers, Planners ADPSR ListServe/Online Dialog for Social Responsibility (ADPSR) http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/Dialog/dialog.html Federal Environmental Executive Office of the Federal Website Environmental Executive (OFEE) http://www.ofee.gov/
Description
design guidance, tools, publications, databases, reports, links to other federal agencies expanding constantly
Cost
free subscription required: $200/year Free Free free with registration
Tool Type
website
Relative Advantage
2
Publications, articles, product listings, case studies integrated into a searchable database Publications, articles, product listings, case studies integrated into a searchable database on line database of techniques, publications, product listings, case studies, extensive list of links and resources on-line magazine, other articles, case studies, product listings, etc
website website website website
3 2 3 2
information, links, suppliers for green building, sorted by topic area
free
website
research, publications, tools, links,
free
website
The SBIS database is designed to provide users with non-commercial and objective information about sustainable building practices around the world. free on line publication, building topics, resources, etc., Austin, TX, area + free
website publication
1 1
listing of incentives by State Publications, guidelines, product listings, links, case studies, CA focus, but national in scale promote improved energy performance in commercial new construction
free
database
free
website website website
2 2 3
free subscription multiple resources and publications; orginiators of required to LEED rating system access all Architects, engineers and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential buildings through the use of the technologies and free on line guide to energy efficient design practices, software, articles, search by LEED point Free with registration
website website
1 2
Searchable catalogue of reports, websites, tools and case studies dating from 1997 until today search database of information and links with a sustainable building subject area/bldg life cycle phase matrix easy to use graphical set-up, explains steps in process, database of resources, techniques and case studies only partially populated
free free
website website
2 1
free
website publication
2 1
online publication; design concepts, products, links free links to state, county and local green building programs links, resources, focus on Seattle area references, guidelines, standards, links Tools, products, resources online publication publication: It is organized by the Construction Specifications Institute numbering system which roughly follows the standard sequence of building. Each division offers an a guide to green building for project developers and for the design, construction, and facility operation professionals they hire
free free free varies free
website website website website publication
1 2 2 3 1
free
website
free
website
information resources, design professionals, products, case studies, all in searchable database free guideline with links, case studies, etc. free database with graphical interface, easy to use but still in development outreach and education, Build It Green connects free consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings free information on green building programs by State software, publications, research free free
database publication database
1 1 2
website database website
2 1 1
Detailed technical guidance with active links case free guidance, programs, processes, regulations, studies, tools, and resources for learning about and optimizing green for building decisionscompanies throughout free certification program air emissions: and organizations quantify their emissions footprint, calculate emission reductions from varies
website website checklist
1 2 3
gneral information, policy briefings, reports, links join various energy-related discussion groups through this web site
free free
website website
2 1
Organization ListServe and online dialog
free
website
federal policies and projects, reports
free
website
TOOL TYPES
Trialability
Comments
3 Contains various references to LEED
Web version links each product to 2 relevant LEED credits Contains various LEED-related 3 resources Searchable product directory classified 3 by LEED credits Contains LEED-related articles and 3 information
3 Link to USGBC membership form, but 3 not LEED
3 3
3 Links to LEED and many other resources; no special emphasis or 3 treatment 3 Contains various LEED-related articles 2
3 no LEED anywhere Contains specific LEED application 3 section
Some links to LEED for neighborhood 3 development Only one unelaborated link to LEED; no 3 other content LEED mentioned and minimally cross3 referenced 3
3 3 Links to LEED info LEED is mentioned very tangentially in 3 some publications 3 LEED reference standard 3
3 LEED is mentioned but not emphasized 3 at all; it's buried.
3 3 Contains Seattle-specific LEED info and 3 city supplements Provides links to LEED for commercial building plus other non-commercial 3 systems 3 3
3 No explicit mention of LEED 3 LOTS of LEED stuff 3 Reference standard for LEED EB
3 LOTS of Army-related LEED stuff 3
Category: Lighting and Daylighting Decision Support Tool Source

Lumen Micro Lighting Technologies, Inc. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Standard Performance Evalutation Corporation
Web Link
http://www.lightingtechnologies.com/Products/Lu menMicro/LM.htm
Radiance SUPERLITE 2.0 Litescape 3.0
http://radsite.lbl.gov/radiance/HOME.html http://btech.lbl.gov/tools/superli te/superlite2.html http://www.spec.org/gpc/opc.st atic/light06.html
Skycalc ProjectKalc SunAngle, SunPosition, Sol Path, CFL Economics Windows and Daylighting Website
http://www.energydesignresour Energy Design Resources ces.com/resource/129 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_p Sustainable by Design http://www.susdesign.com/
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) http://windows.lbl.gov
CIBSE Technical Manual 37; Design for Improved Solar Chartered Institution of Building Shading Services Engineers (CIBSE) elights; dark sky lighting products International Dark Sky Association (IDSA) web site Daylighting Collaborative Building Energy Software Tools Directory elights.com International Dark Sky Association (IDSA) Energy Center of Wisconsin US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&pageid http://www.elights.com/darksky.html http://www.darksky.org/index.php http://www.daylighting.org
Description
lighting design, anlysis and spceification distributed raytracing package; lighting simulation daylighting and electric analysis, interior illuminance levels simulate global illumination effects software to determine optimum skylighting strategy to achieve maximum lighting and HVAC energy savings for a building full analysis of potential lighting upgrades solar design tools, comparisons of lighting options research, design tools, software, links Technical Manuals and other reference material products to reduce light pollution
Cost
Tool Type
$595 Software
Relative Advantage
3
free free quote needed
Software Software Software
3 3 3
free free fees for some products free
Software Software Software Website
1 1 1 1
subscription/memb ership required Website web site free Website Website Website
2 1 2 1
information on reducing light pollution; handbook free educational materials promoting daylighting in design free detailed information on software tools, including strengths and weakness. Sort by category. free
Database
2 7 0 0 1 5 13
TOOL TYPES
Trialability
Comments
Can be used to demonstrate 1 compliance with SS Credit 8 Can be used to demonstrate 3 compliance with light pollution credit Can be used for lighting modeling to 3 document LEED compliance Could be used to generate model 1 required for SS Credit 8 Useful for developing design concepts, but not demonstrating 3 compliance 3 3 3 Includes LEED reference material on 2 CFCs 3 Doesn't mention LEED specifically Some LEED links; relevant for SS 3 Credit 7 3 Links to tools that can help with LEED 3 compliance
Category: Air Flow and Ventilation Decision Support Tool

ASHRAE 62.2: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) Study
Source
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) United States Environmental Protection Agency
Web Link
http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newstor
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/base_publications.html
Technical Support Database
Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) https://kd.erdc.usace.army.mil/projects/ecbcs/aivc_da
CONTAM LoopDA
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/CONTAM/index.h National Institute for Standards and Testing (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/software/LOOPDA
Flovent CFD PHOENICS
Flomerics CHAM
http://www.flomerics. com/flovent http://www.cham.co.u k
Carrier E20-II; HAP COMIS, multizone airflow model
MOIST (Release 3) Indoor Air Quality Building Education and Assessment Model (I-BEAM) ANSI/ASTM E779-03: Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization CIBSE Applications Manual 10 2005; Natural Ventilation in NonDomestic Buildings Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality
Carrier Corporation Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute for Standards and Testing (NIST)
http://www.commercial.carrier.com/commercial/hvac/g http://epb.lbl.gov/comis/
http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/863/moist.html
US EPA Green Indoor Environments Program http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/ibeam_page.htm
American Society for Testing and Materials Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Whole Building Design Guide
http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?
http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&page http://www.wbdg.org/design/ieq.php
System Analyzer Software
Trane
http://www.trane.com/commercial/software/Analyzer/
Yorkworks HVAC design software York
http://www.york.com/products/esg/products/YorkEngin
Green Tool Box 5.0
Teitem Engineering
http://www.carmelsoft.com
Healthy Building Network Building Energy Software Tools Directory
Healthy Building Network US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.healthybuilding.net
Description
procedures for verifying mechanical ventilation systems meet code multiple studies and resources on indoor air quality technical support in the areas of energy, ventilation, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, etc. The AIVC maintains a
Cost
Tool Type
$37 Publication
Relative Advantage
3
free Free with registration through ERDC -
Website
Database
IAQ, airflow and contaminant analysis
free
Software Software
3 1
Natural ventilation sizing tool Free Computational Fluid Dynamics software that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer and contamination distribution in and around so expensive you buildings need quotes models generic fluid flow, on-line access need quotes
Software Software
3 1
collection of HVAC System design software COMIS models the air flow and contaminant distributions in buildings. Free predicts the one-dimensional transfer of heat and moisture software to train management and building personnel on IAQ issues and tasks; to estimate costs for IAQ program; links, references standardized technique for measuring airleakage rates through a building envelope under controlled pressurization and depressurization Guidance manual and other reference materials
$1,500 Software Software
3 3
Free
Software
Free
Software
$40 Publication subscription/mem bership required Publication Website
3 2
Information and links Free Select and design HVAC systems with the energy and economics analysis provided by this software $995-$1500
Software
Select and design HVAC systems with the energy and economics analysis provided by so expensive you thissimple software Software 25 HVAC-and-related "green" utilities need quotes for sizing duct work, sizing piping, sizing HVAC equipment, calculating cooling and heating loads, psychrometric calculations, $299 Software fact sheets, reports, charts for alternatives to toxins in building products and materials free detailed information on software tools, including strengths and weakness. Sort by category. free
Website
Database
2 11 0 3 2 3 19
TOOL TYPES
Trialability
Comments
3 Some links to LEED articles Can be used to demonstrate compliance with various IEQ 3 credits May be useful in developing 3 design assumptions
Can be used for air flow modeling 1 in LEED May be useful in ventilation 3 modeling HAP software accepted for documentation for hourly energy 1 models by USGBC Can be used for air flow modeling 3 in LEED May support required 3 assumptions for energy models
2 LEED Reference standard
2 LEED reference standard Links to a few relevant LEED 3 tools May be useful in developing 1 design assumptions
May be useful in developing design assumptions 1 Provides tools that would support calculations for green design, but not explicitly linked to LEED in 3 any way
3 Some LEED resources Links to tools that can help with 3 LEED compliance
Category: Mechanical/Electric/ Plumbing Systems Decision Support Tool

Water Wiser; Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
Source
American Water Works Association
Web Link
http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/
Composting Toilet World On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual Greening Federal Facilities: An Energy, Environmental and Economic Resource Guide for Federal Facility Managers and Designers, 2nd Edition
envirolet US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.compostingtoilet.org/
http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_osdm_
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.resourcesaver.org/file/toolmanager/CustomO1
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004; Engineers (ASHRAE); Illuminating Energy Efficient Design of Low- Engineering Society of North Rise Buildings America (IESNA) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548 ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938
Advanced Buildings Benchmark v 1.1 New Buildings Institute The Sustainable Design Resource Guide Database for States Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) High Performance Commercial Building Systems Research Program EPA Water Sense Website American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado
http://www.poweryourdesign.com/benchmark.htm
http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm
North Carolina Solar Center California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research Program United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.dsireusa.org/
http://buildings.lbl.gov/hpcbs/Entry.html http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/
Watergy Software Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium Website
US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_ Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium http://www.geoexchange.org/index.htm
Description
interactive website: water conservation, efficiency and demand management information resource interactive website focused on composting toilets and grey water; products, FAQs, publications, etc.
Cost
Free
Tool Type
website
Relative Advantage
1
Free
website
Wastewater treatment manual
Free
publication
overview of options for upgrading or replacing equipment for greater energy efficiency. Short but detailed sections address boilers, lighting, electrical free web power systems, and more download
publication
Perscriptive and performance-based provisions for power, service recommendations water, etc. Design lighting, Guides provide for achieving energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1; cooperative effort with USGBC, US DOE, AIA, IESNA, and NBI
$110, User's Manual $93 $59 (some guides still in the works)
publication
publication
Guide book for exceeding minimum code requirements for energy, step-by-step with lists of criteria, resources, at all stages of design/build On-line guide is organized according to divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute. Outlines specific concerns related to the products and systems; gives product listings and information free
$70 publication
publication
listing of incentives by Sate
free
database
several years of publicly funded research on a wide range of topics free water saving tips, references, links; also a labeling program - but relatively new free spreadsheet model that uses water/energy relationship assumptions to analyze the potential of water savings and associated energy savings Free case studies, publications, contractor lists, state incentive programs, software links free
publication website
1 1
software website
1 1
TOOL TYPES
3
3 Mentions LEED
Required reference standard for 2 LEEd Prescriptive path for meeting LEED 2 EA Credit 1 requirements Special LEED reference guide connecting this tool to the rating 3 system - looks interesting!
3 3
3 3
TOOL TYPES
1 6 0 2 1 0 9
2 5 0 0 1 0 6
3 22 0 1 2 3 28
4 0 6 8 21 6 41
5 3 3 14 3 36 59
NOTES tools are counted for each occurance, thus those that repeat in more than one category are co
TOOL TYPES
Software Checklist/matrix Publication Database Website
total occurances 64 18 83 62 103
Tool Type Total Occurances Website 103 Publication 83 Software 64 Database 62 Checklist/Matrix 18
Figure 3. Total Occurances by Tool Type

120
100
80
60
40
20
0 Website Publication Software Database Checklist/Matrix
0 Website Publication Software Database Checklist/Matrix
Tool Category
Total Occurances 9
1 Life Cycle Costing 2 Life Cycle Assessment

6
3 Energy Analysis
28
4 Product and Material Specification

41
Figure 2. Total Occurances by Tool C

Mechanical/Electric/Plumbing Systems Airflow/Ventilation 59 15 Lighting/Daylighting Websites LEED-Recommended 8 Site Planning/Landscape Design Rating Tools Compliance/Code-checking/Standards Case Studies 16 Education and Professional Development Product and Material Specification Energy Analysis Life Cycle Assessment 13 Life Cycle Costing 0
5 Education and Professional Development 6 Case Studies 7 Compliance/Codechecking/Standards 8 Rating Tools 9 Site Planning/Landscape Design 10 LEED-Recommended 11 Websites 12 Lighting/Daylighting 13 Airflow/Ventilation 14 Mechanical/Electric/P lumbing Systems
55 39
19
13
6 0 0 2 9 4 15
7 2 0 3 3 0 8
8 1 6 2 0 0 9
9 4 0 6 4 2 16
10 2 2 31 10 10 55
11 0 1 4 4 30 39
12 7 0 0 1 5 13
13 11 0 3 2 3 19
14 Totals 1 64 0 18 7 83 1 62 4 103 13 330 330
ore than one category are counted more than once
Total Occurances
Checklist/Matrix
Checklist/Matrix
otal Occurances by Tool Category
10
20
30
40
50
60

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DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS FOR GREEN BUILDING TITLE PAGE AND DEFINITIONS Category Definitions TAB # Category

buildinggreen.com; Environmental Buidling News

COMcheck REScheck ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004

11 Websites Websites designed to assist professionals in meeting green building goals.

computer program that enables a computer to perform specific tasks

Includes print and electronic publications, guide books, manuals, etc.

Includes case studies, product directories, lists

Limitations and Notes

Some tools are listed in more than one category if applicable.

KEY TO INNOVATION DIFFUSION RANKING

Requires no change to achieve desired outcome

Requires some change

Any designer could use it

Requires some training

Provides lots of information

Provides some information

Completely general information

Requires significant change to achieve desired outcome

Requires specialized knowledge

Immediate practicability of information provided relative to objectives

Specialized knowledge required

Quantity of information provided

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_bl

Clean Power Estimator

California Energy Commission

Energy Design Resources Elite Software

publication available on line

3 Contains specific LEED guidance; referenced in 3 LEED 1

Category: Life Cycle Assessment Decision Support Tool

ATHENA Environmental Impact Estimator (EIE)

Athena Sustainable Materials Institute Building Research Establishment Limited (BRE)

Relative Tool Types Advantage

free database $8,000-$20,000 depending on features and number of users software

Doesn't mention LEED 1 specifically

Category: Energy Analysis Decision Support Tool Source Web Link

EnergyPlus Transient Energy System Simulation Tool (TRNSYS)

DOE 2/ DOE 2.1 E/ DOE 2.2

Architectural Energy Corporation

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (NBNL)

Trane TRACE 700 Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP)

Building Design Advisor SUNREL

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) National Renewable Energy Laboratory

http://gaia.lbl.gov/BDA/ http://www.nrel.gov/bu ildings/sunrel/

Energy Studies in Buildings Lab at the University of Oregon

http://darkwing.uorego n.edu/~esbl/energy_s cheming.html

eQuest Energy Star Green Building Design

US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_desig http://www.consumere nergycenter.org/renew ables/estimator/index. html

Clean Power Estimator

California Energy Commission

National Center for Photovoltaics

Green Building Studio

Green Building Studio

US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

University California, Los Angeles

Energy Gauge USA

University of Central Florida

Energy Discussion Groups

Renewable Energy Policy Project

hourly energy usage and energy costs commercial or residential

$300, costs differ for commercial adaptions

energy simulation software, with addition of graphical interface

$ 1000 for one site license, goes up for more

expensive, need quote software