LEED practices and implementation for a building evolve using a holistic approach which looks beyond just obtaining points, delving into discipline interdependencies, sound design practices, functionality, and affordability.
The collaboration of the owner, design professionals, contractors, and commissioning agents to the process is vital as the implementation of one design choice will often times affect the design parameters of another system. Knowledge of these interdependencies as they relate to MEP systems is a hallmark of JLRD's approach to sustainable projects, which is valuable in the early stages of design.
The following LEED categories are considered for implementation which would directly impact the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems:
- Light pollution reduction of the exterior lighting system
- Overall lighting system efficiency
- Interior and exterior lighting controls
- On-site renewable energy resources (photovoltaic array, wind, and/or solar hot water)
- Daylight harvesting
- Measurement and verification of electrical and water consumption
- Interactive building interfaces for educational purposes
- Reduction of overall water consumption up to 85%
- Support alternative transportation by incorporation of showers
- HVAC system efficiency
- Thermal storage
- Improved HVAC system filtering
- Non-CFC refrigerant management
- Enhanced Commissioning
- Increased Ventilation
- Outdoor air delivery monitoring
- Controllability of thermal systems, design and verification
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