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December 2004
Canada Green Building Council
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ISBN 0-9736610-1-1
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Introduction 11
Sustainable Sites 33
Prerequisite 1 Erosion & Sedimenation Control 36
Credit 1 Site Selection 42
Credit 2 Development Density 48
Credit 3 Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites 55
Credit 4 Alternative Transportation 62
Credit 5 Reduced Site Disturbance 78
Credit 6 Stormwater Management 87
Credit 7 Heat Island Effect 100
Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 113
The authors were greatly assisted by research, review and suggestions by many
CaGBC Technical Advisory Group, LEED Steering Committee and MURB Task
Force members, as well as many non-CaGBC volunteers. In particular, Curt
Hepting of Enersys Analytics was responsible for several studies that helped define
critical details of the Energy & Atmosphere Credits, and resolve many issues of
energy simulation. For their valuable research and contributions to developing
LEED Canada-NC 1.0 Credit descriptions and requirements, thanks are due to:
Reference package production was managed by the CaGBC LEED Program Manager,
Ian Theaker, who also authored the Indoor Environmental Quality chapter. Other
Canada Green Building Council staff who contributed greatly to Reference Guide
production include Erika Mayer, CaGBC National Coordinator; Luana Mirella,
Membership and Communications Coordinator; and Christine Fortin, Membership
and Communications Coordinator. Finally, Alex Zimmerman, president of the
Canada Green Building Council, led the staff and volunteer teams, providing the
clear head and sober second thought that resolved many thorny issues.
The following is a partial list of contributors and volunteers who made LEED
Canada-NC 1.0 possible; apologies are due to those we have missed. The Canada
Green Building Council extends our genuine gratitude to all these individuals
for their extraordinary volunteer efforts and constant support of the CaGBC’s
mission:
CaGBC Board of Directors
Ian Jarvis (chair) Ray Cole Larry Hunter
Isabelle Bradbury Jackie Evans Kevin Hydes
Peter Busby John Gibson Elizabeth Johnston
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has been a supporter and ally throughout
the birth of the Canada Green Building Council, and creation of LEED Canada-NC
1.0. Our sincere thanks to Bonnie Maples and Christopher T. Fillingham.
The Canada Green Building Council exists today largely because of the early support
and nurturing by our Founding Sponsors. Particular thanks are due to Ledcor
Construction (Bronze Sponsor), and especially Johnson Controls LP (Platinum
Sponsor).
The LEED Canada rating system leans heavily on the work done previously for LEED
BC by Dr. Ray Cole and the LEED BC Steering Committee, who pioneered the first
adaptation of LEED for use outside the USA. The LEED BC Steering Committee
generously made all of their work available to CaGBC in order to facilitate and
accelerate the development of LEED Canada. At the time, the following individuals
and organizations on the LEED BC Steering Committee contributed to the adaptation
of LEED for use in BC:
• Martine Desbois, BC Ministry of Competition, Science & Enterprise
• Norm Connolly, CMHC
• Alan Dobie, CMHC
• Elizabeth Johnston, BC Hydro
• Toby Lau, BC Hydro
• Orest Maslany, BC Buildings Corporation
• Kal Minhas, Terasen Gas
• Thomas Mueller, Greater Vancouver Regional District
• Ian Smith, City of Vancouver
We would also like to acknowledge Natural Resources Canada for its contribution to
the energy equivalency work required to adapt LEED to BC.
Without the help and support of these dedicated volunteers and agencies, this
document would not exist.
CaGBC Vision
“A transformed built environment leading to a sustainable future.”
CaGBC Mission
“Achieve the social, environmental and economic goals implicit in the vision
by engaging a national coalition of industry leaders who create buildings and
communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places
to live, work and play. Promote and accelerate the mainstream adoption of green
building awareness, principles, education, policies, practices, standards and tools.”
The Canada Green Building Council is a not-for-profit Corporation established
under the Canada Corporations Act, with Letters Patent issued December 5, 2002.
The CaGBC was founded by a broad-based coalition that includes leaders from all
major segments of the building design and construction industry. These include
• Architectural firms
• Commissioning providers
• Controls contractors and manufacturers
• Building owners, managers, occupants and brokers
• Contractors and builders
• Energy utilities
• Engineering firms
• Environmental groups
• Financial and insurance firms
• Municipal, provincial and federal government agencies
• Manufacturers
• Planners
• Press
• Professional societies
• Property managers and operators
• Real estate developers and agents
• Specialist consultants
• Universities, research institutions and community colleges
The CaGBC operates with a small paid staff in Ottawa and Victoria, and relies on
the time, commitment, dedication and passion of its members and elected Board to
advance its aims and achieve its objectives. The Council works to:
• change industry standards,
• develop best design practices and guidelines;
• advocate for green buildings, and
• develop educational tools to support its members in implementing sustainable
design and construction practices.
Committee-Based
The heart of this effective coalition is our committees, in which members design
strategies that are implemented by staff and expert consultants. Our committees
provide a forum for members to discuss issues, build alliances, and forge
collaborative solutions aimed at improving performance in all sectors of the
building industry.
Consensus-Based
We work together to promote green buildings and in doing so, we help foster
greater economic vitality, environmental health and occupant well-being at lower
cost. The various industry segments bridge professional gaps to develop balanced
policies and programs that benefit the entire industry.
CaGBC Membership
The strength and diversity of the CaGBC coalition provides the advantages of
significantly enhancing the resources and effectiveness of its individual members.
Our voice is credible and powerful because of the common vision, diversity and
balance of our membership. We strongly encourage you to join the Council; your
involvement is crucial to the success and impact of our initiatives.
Credit Points
Sustainable Sites 14
SSp1: Erosion and Sedimentation Control None
SSc1: Site Selection 1
SSc2: Development Density 1
SSc3: Redevelopment of Contaminated Site 1
SSc4: Alternative Transportation
SSc4.1: Public Transportation Access 1
SSc4.2: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1
SSc4.3: Alternative Fuel Vehicles 1
SSc4.4: Parking Capacity 1
SSc5: Reduced Site Disturbance
SSc5.1: Protect or Restore Open Space 1
SSc5.2: Development Footprint 1
SSc6: Stormwater Management
SSc6.1: Rate and Quantity 1
SSc6.2: Treatment 1
SSc7: Heat Island Effect
SSc7.1: Non-Roof 1
SSc7.2: Roof 1
SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction 1
Water Efficiency 5
WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
WEc1.1: Reduce by 50% 1
WEc1.2: No Potable Use or No Irrigation 1
WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1
WEc3: Water Use Reduction
WEc3..1: 20% Reduction 1
WEc3.2: 30% Reduction 1
Energy and Atmosphere 17
EAp1: Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning None
EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance None
EAp3: CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equip. & Elimination of Halons None
EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance 1-10
EAc2: Renewable Energy 1-3
EAc3: Best Practice Commissioning 1
EAc4: Elimination of HCFCs 1
EAc5: Measurement and Verification 1
EAc6: Green Power 1
Credit Points
Materials and Resources 14
MRp1: Storage & Collection of Recyclables None
MRc1: Building Reuse
MRc1.1: Maintain 75% Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1
MRc1.2: Maintain 95% of Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1
MRc1.3: Maintain 50% of Interior Non-structural Elements 1
MRc 2: Construction Waste Management
MRc2.1: Divert 50% From Landfill 1
MR2.2: Divert 75% From Landfill 1
MRc3: Resource Reuse
MRc3.1: 5% Salvaged Materials 1
MRc3.2: 10% Salvaged Materials 1
MRc4: Recycled Content
MRc4.1: 7.5% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) 1
MRc4.2: 15% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) 1
MRc5: Regional Materials
MRc5.1: 10% manufactured regionally 1
MRc5.2: 20% manufactured regionally 1
MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials 1
MRc7: Certified Wood 1
MRc8: Durable Building 1
Indoor Environmental Quality 15
EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance None
EQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control None
EQc1: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring 1
EQc2: Increase Ventilation Effectiveness 1
EQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan
EQc3.1: During Construction 1
EQc3.2 Before Occupancy 1
EQc4: Low-Emitting Materials
EQc4.1: Adhesives and Sealants 1
EQc4.2: Paints and Coatings 1
EQc4.3: Carpets 1
EQc4.4: Composite wood 1
Credit Points
Indoor Environmental Quality (Continued)
EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1
EQc6: Controllability of Systems
EQc6.1: Perimeter zones 1
EQc6.2: Non-perimeter zones 1
EQc7: Thermal Comfort
EQc7.1: Comply with ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 1
EQc7.2: Permanent Monitoring system 1
EQc8: Daylight and Views
EQc8.1: Daylight 75% of Spaces 1
EQc8.2: Views for 90% of Spaces 1
Innovation and Design Process 2
IDc1: Innovation credits 1-4
IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional 1
Total 70
C: Client/Owner
A: Project Architect
LA: Landscape Architect
ID: Interior Designer
ME: Mechanical Engineer
EE: Electrical Engineer
SE: Structural Engineer
CT: Contractor
CA: Commissioning Agent
BE: Building Envelope Specialist
EC: Ecologist