Documentation for LEED for Homes revised for LEED 4.1 Building and Construction-Residential
LEED 4.1 Building Design and Construction Scorecard
Pursued Points
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Integrative Process | Total -2 | ||
Option 2 Design Charette | Full Day Workshop | 1 | Dibble_Twinsprings Charrette Agenda Design Charrette |
Option 3 Trades Training | At least eight hours of training on the green aspects of the project and how the installation contractors can contribute to achieving each LEED for Homes prerequisite. | 1 | LEED Training Certificates 14 GBCI Continuing Education (CE) Hours Completed 3/2/2012 |
Location and Transportation | |||
Floodplain Avoidance | Required | Flood_PlainWArvadaLot | |
Site Selection Option 1 | Sensitive Land Protection | Total 8 | |
Path 1 | Previously Developed 100% | 4 | Dibble Res_A100 – SITE PLAN_12-1205 |
AND/OR Option 2 Infill Development | Lot in previously developed neighborhood | 2 | Cameo Estates Lot Map |
AND/OR Option 3 Open Space | Built within a 1/2 mile of open space that is at least 3/4 acre | 1 | Access to Open Space |
AND/OR Option 5 Bicycle Network and Storage | At least 10 uses A school or employment center The project is a single family home with garage, or has secure and covered bicycle storage. | 1 | Bicycle Path Map to Shopping Center, School, Grocery, Fitness Center, Restaurants, Sheds and Attached Garage |
AND/OR Option 6 Existing infrastructure | Within 1/2 mile of water and sewer. | 1 | Arvada Utility Districts Water and Sanitation Map Neighborhood excerpt from Arvada City Water and Sanitation Map Resolution 05-018, Concerning Municipal Special Improvement District No. WS-46 (Cameo Estates) |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Sustainable Sites | – | ||
Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention | Erosion and sedimentation control plan | Required | Erosion Control Construction Area |
Prerequisite 2 No invasive plants | Removed invasive autumn olive | Required | Noxious Weed Species | Department of Agriculture |
Heat Island Reduction Option 1 | Nonroof and Roof | Alternative roof funtion-Tesla solar roof | |
OR Heat Island Reduction Option 2 Tree Planting | Install tree with canopy width of 20 feet, or trees with shading area of 315 square feet. | 1 | Landscape Plan Aspen planted |
Rainwater Management Option 1 | Low Impact Development percent of impermeable hardscape-impermeable lot percentage 11.2% of 1.8 acres with house included | 2 | 13673 W 78th Survey |
Non-Toxic Pest Control | For below-grade walls, use solid concrete foundation walls, masonry walls with a course of solid block bond beam, or concrete-filled block. Seal all external cracks, joints, penetrations, edges, and entry points with appropriate caulking. | 2 Exemplary extra point for double implementation points +3 | Cassion Foundation Caulking |
Install rodent- and corrosion-proof screens (e.g., copper or stainless steel mesh) on all openings greater than ¼ inch (6 millimeters), | 1 | Xcluder Fill Fabric Installation | |
Design discharge points for rain gutters, air-conditioning condensation lines, steam vent lines, or any other moisture source such that discharge is at least 24 inches (600 millimeters) from the foundation. | 1 | Impermeable Lot and Site Drainage Diagram | |
Design a minimum 6-inch (150 millimeters) inspection space between the surface of the planned landscape grade and nonmasonry siding. | Foundation Preparation | ||
Install ports or openings for all plumbing elements that penetrate the slab, to allow access for inspection and treatment of pest infestations. | 1 | Plumbing inspection ports | |
Design landscape features to provide a minimum 18-inch (450 millimeters) space between the exterior wall and any plantings. | 1 | No plants within 18 inches of exterior walls |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Water Efficiency | Required | ||
| Whole house water meter | Required | Bluebot Wifi Water Meter |
| Well water | True | Water Treatment |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Water Efficiency | |||
Credit Indoor Water Use | Water pressure has been tested. There are no detectable leaks | Required | Pressure tank holds water pressure when faucets are off. |
Lavatory Faucets | All Watersense labeled Average flow 1.06 gpm. | 3 | WE 3. Watersense Kohler Antique Faucet 193662 1.2 gpm Watersense Delta Trinsic Faucet 1.5 gpm Delta Victorian Kitchen Faucet in rear bath with .5 GPM flow restrictor |
Showerheads | All Watersense labeled Average flow 1.75 gpm | 2 | Watersense Delta T17238 Lahara Shower 2 gpm Watersense Delta Bar Hand Shower 1.75 gpm Delta Victorian 1755RB-716RB Shower and Tub Faucet 2 gpm Watersense Delta Cassidy Shower Head 1.75 gpm |
Toilets | All Water Sense certified Average flow .8 gpf | 3 | Watersense Stealth Dual Flush Toilet |
Clothes Washer | Energy Star | 2 | EA 9. GE Washer Energy Star Rating |
Credit Outdoor Water Use | |||
Efficient Landscaping | Percent turf 5% Percent native plants 75% | 4 | Non-irrigated buffalo grass-native grasses Native landscaping plants |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Energy & Atmosphere | Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance | Required | Energy Star 3 Checklist |
Energy Star Checklist | Required | Rater to complete checklist | |
Energy HERS Rating | Required | ||
Energy Target | Required | ||
Energy Star Refrigerator | Required | EA 9. GE Refrigerator GWE19 Energy Guide | |
Energy Star Clothes Washer | Required | EA 9. GE Washer Energy Star Rating | |
Energy Star Dishwasher | Required | EA 9. SPT Dishwasher Energy Guide | |
All ducts fully ducted | Required | Air exchange ductwork | |
Prerequisite Energy Monitoring | |||
Whole house electric monitor | Required | Xcel Energy | |
Whole house gas Monitor | Required | Xcel Energy | |
HERS Case 2 Major Renovation | |||
HERS Index Rating | |||
HERS Index impact of the Size Adjustment Factor (SAF) | |||
HERS Index (SAF Adjusted) |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Option 1. Efficient Hot Water Distribution OR Case 2. Hot water source circulation loop | Hot water source is a circulation loop or heat traced pipe serving a single unit or house volune of water in piping 2.87 gallons | 2 | Dibble Plumbing Water Supply Plan |
Hot water pipe insulation | R 7.3 | Insul-Lock Pipe Insulation | |
EA Credit Refrigerant Management | |||
Refrigerant used | R410A | ||
System | Split/Unitary DX | Mr. Cool Mini Split | |
Refrigerant R410A | 33.9 oz |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Materials and Resources | Non-Tropical Wood | Required | FSC Wood Vendor Notification Letter |
Prerequisite Durability Management | Nonpaper-faced backer board, or a product or coating over wallboard that meets standard ASTM D 3273 standard, was installed on the area above bathtub, spa or shower, and in areas behind fiberglass enclosures where wallboard is installed | Required | Bathroom Drywall Rear Bathroom Remodel |
Water-resistant flooring was installed in the kitchen, bathroom(s), laundry room, spa area(s). No carpet was installed in these areas. | Required | All sealed concrete in reconstructed floor Bathroom floors tiled Master Family Guest | |
Water-resistant flooring was installed in entryways within 3 feet of exterior door(s). | Required | Absorbant Door Mats | |
A drain and drain pan, drain pan and automatic water shut-off or flow restrictors, or floor drain with floor sloped to drain was installed for all tank water heaters in or over living space. | Required | Laundry Room Floor Drain | |
A braided washer hose, drain and drain pan, drain pan and automatic water shut-off or flow restrictors, or floor drain with floor sloped to drain was installed for clothes washer in or over living space. | Required | Floor Drain with braided hoses | |
Conventional clothes dryers exhaust directly to outdoors. | Required | Vented to outside | |
After completion of construction, test to verify that there are no detectable water leaks. | Required | No water leaks | |
Credit Durability Management Verification | No cold water piping installed in unconditioned spaces | 1 | Cold water piping protected casing |
Environmentally Preferable Products | |||
Local Production | % Locally produced framing 90% | Interior framing all reused | |
% locally produced aggregate 50% | Aggregate Mile High Proposal | ||
% locally produced drywall 100% | Local Drywall GPS2012Mar08 | ||
AND/OR Environment | Base floor only (i.e.‚ sealed concrete) 100% | ||
Floor Covering | Concrete with at least 30% fly ash/slag and 50% recycled content aggregate OR 90% recycled content aggregate 100% | Concrete Floor ready-mix-sds-mar-2015 | |
Framing | At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content 80% | All interior framing reused | |
Insulation | At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content 100% | Roxul COMFORTBATT-USA with SS Polyiso Retrofitted to Sloped Ceiling | |
Concrete | Concrete with 90% recycled content aggregate 100% | Concrete Floor ready-mix-sds-mar-2015 | |
ALSO | |||
Doors | At least 25% reclaimed 75% | Reclaimed doors Interior doors Two folding doors Airlock entry door | |
Cabinet | Sustainable Agriculture Standard 100% At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content 100% | Used pine furniture for cabinets in kitchen | |
Counters | At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content %100 | Counters are reused materials Family bathroom Primary bathroom Rear bathroom | |
Interior Trim | At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content %100 | Interior trim reused from renovation | |
Decking/Patio | At least 25% postconsumer or 50% preconsumer recycled content %100 | Landscape Decking Rubber Pavers | |
Windows | Extended producer responsibility 100% | Alpen Windows 525-S-Series-Datasheet | |
Credit Construction Waste Management | 2 | ||
Diverted material streams | Carpet, Concrete and Dirt, Metal, Framing and trim (4) | Carpet Concrete Dirt Metal Framing and Trim | |
Divert 75% and 4 material streams | 94% | by weight Construction Diversion Ratio | |
Credit Material-Efficient Framing | 2 | ||
No more than one horizontal 2x top plate on walls by aligning studs with joists and roof rafters was installed. | Top Plates | ||
Window and door headers were placed in the rim joist. | Windows and Doors | ||
Headers were sized for actual loads | Post and beam No load bearing wall headers Beams sized in original construction | ||
Interior wall studs were placed greater than 16” o.c. | Walls 24″ OC |
Prereq / Credit | Credit Information | Points | Document |
Indoor Environmental Quality | Operations and Maintenance Manual | Operations and Maintenance Manual | |
EQ Prerequisite Ventilation | Local exhaust systems designed and third-party tested to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.2–2016 | Ventilation Calculations | |
Local exhaust systems exhaust air directly to the outdoors. | |||
All bathroom exhaust fans are ENERGY STAR-labeled or an HRV or ERV is used | Ultimate Air Recoupaerator Description Panasonic – FV-05-11VK1 Panasonic FV-08VRE1 | ||
Whole House Mechanical Ventilation | The building is designed and third-party tested to meet ASHRAE Standards Sections 4, 6.7 and 6.8 or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent. | Room by Room Load Calculations | |
Whole house ventilation fans must be rated for sound at a maximum of 1.0 sone per ASHRAE 62.2–2016, Section 7.2.1. Remote N/A | 40 db | ||
Prerequisite Combustion Venting | No unvented combustion appliances were installed | ||
A carbon monoxide (CO) monitor is installed on each floor, hard-wired with a battery backup. | Fire/CO Alarms | ||
For projects with fireplaces or woodstoves installed | Provide doors that close or a solid glass enclosure. | Glass Doors | |
For projects where space and water heating equipment involving combustion are installed | Equipment is installed with closed combustion Equipment is installed with power-vented exhaust | Challenger Combi | |
Prerequisite Garage Pollutant Protection | All air-handling equipment and ductwork is placed outside the fire-rated envelope of the garage. Shared surfaces between the garage and conditioned spaces are tightly sealed. | Ductwork Airlock Entry to Garage | |
EQ Prerequisite Radon-Resistant Construction | Case 2. Renovation of Existing Building EPA radon zone 1 If results are greater than 4 pCi/L, an active ventilation system has been installed. | Dibble Radon Test Results SUB-SLAB DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM DESIGN PLANNING Dibble Radon Mitigation Slab Edge Treatment | |
Prerequisite Air Filtering | MERV rating of filters on mechanically supplied outdoor air systems with 10 ft (3 m) or more of ductwork-12 | MERV Rating 12 | |
Credit Enhanced Ventilation | |||
Option 1. Enhanced Local Exhaust (1 point) | |||
AND/OR Enhanced Whole-House Ventilation (2 points) | A balanced whole-house ventilation system was designed and installed that meets ASHRAE 62.2-2016 Section 4 in each home or unit. | 2 | Ultimate Air Recouperator ERV |
Humidity Control (1 point) | ERV with humidity control | 1 | ERV Specifications |
Option 2. Shoe Removal and Storage (1 point) | A shoe removal and storage space is near the primary entryway No conventional carpet is installed in shoe removal and storage area. | 1 | Entry storage |
Option 3. Preoccupancy Flush (1 point) | Any dust and debris was removed from ducts. The home was flushed out for 48 hours, with all windows open, a fan run continuously or all HVAC fans and exhaust fans. | 1 | Ducts cleaned Air flush after major construction |
Filtration (1 point) | MERV 10 or higher filters installed on all recirculating space conditioning systems. | 1 | ERV Specifications MERV 12 |
Enhanced Combustion Venting Measures | EPA qualified wood- or pellet-burning fireplaces with either power or direct venting have been installed. | 1 | Woodstove Boiler Sealed Intake and Exhaust Cichewicz Stove Certification |
Credit Balancing of Heating and Cooling Distribution System | |||
Multiple Zones (1 point) | A system with at least two space-conditioning zones with independent thermostatic controls has been installed | Radiant Zones | |
AND/OR Supply Air-Flow Testing | Ductless heating and cooling system Radiative systems have room-by-room thermostatic controls | 1 | Room Thermostatic Controls Nest and Ecobee |
Remote Access Thermostat | Remote access thermostat installed for all space heating and cooling systems | 1 | Nest and Ecobee |
Static Pressure Test | All heating and cooling systems are ductless and/or radiative systems | 1 | Yes |
Quiet Heating and Cooling Systems | Maximum background noise levels from heating and cooling systems are at or below 35 dBA For living areas and 40 dBA for kitchens and baths. | 1 | |
Credit Low-Emitting Products | Exemplary earn more than 4 | 4 | |
Paints and Coatings | 2 | Low VOC Paint Paint Colorhouse-MSDS_v2_Inspired Paint Duckback SuperDeck MSDS | |
Adhesives and Sealants | 2 | Low VOC Caulks-Adhesives | |
Flooring | 2 | AcriSoy Concrete Sealer SoyCrete Concrete Stain | |
Insulation | 2 | Roof Wall Cavity Insulation Roxul Material Safety Data Sheet Roof, Floor, Wall Sheathing Reclaimed |
Innovative Design
ID 1.2 Dibble_Twinsprings Charrette Agenda
ID 1.3 [BOULD+Dibble] work_order_proposal
ID 1.5 Calculation of Window Area
ID 1.5 Dibble Res_Sec Solar_Sunshade_12-1201
Location and Linkages
LL 2. Dibble Res_A100 – SITE PLAN_12-1205
LL 3.3 CO Cameo Estates Soil Map
LL 4. Arvada Utility Districts Water and Sanitation Map
LL 4. Neighborhood excerpt from Arvada City Water and Sanitation Map
LL 4. Resolution 05-018, Concerning Municipal Special Improvement District No. WS-46 (Cameo Estates)
Sustainable Sites
SS 1.2b Arvada House Buildable Lot
SS 1.2d & 6 Lot Density Cameo Estates
SS 2.1 Noxious Weed Species | Department of Agriculture
SS 2.2 Sustainable Landscape Turf Conversion
SS 2.4 Drought resistant garden crops and varieties
SS 2.4 Gardening Know How Culinary Herbs That Resist Drought
SS 2.4 The 20 Best Xeriscape Plants for Colorado
SS 2.5 Landscape Irrigation Plan
SS 4.1 Impermeable Lot and Site Drainage Diagram
SS 4.2 Landscape Erosion Control
SS 5. Xcluder Fill Fabric Installation
Water Efficiency
WE 3. Delta Kitchen Faucet DSP-K-978-DST
WE 3. Delta T17T297 Cassidy Shower
WE 3. Kohler Antique Faucet Water Sense 193662
WE 3. Delta T17238 Lahara Shower
WE 3. Delta Victorian 1755RB-716RB Shower and Tub Faucet
WE 3. Showerhead_2615_Tri-Max_MSS2615-04
WE 3. Stealth Dual Flush Toilet
Energy and Atmosphere
EA 2. Insulstar Spray Foam ESR-1615
EA 2. Insulstar 11-016 Tech Data and Fact Sheet 071212
EA 2. Dow Styrofoam XPS Blue Board
EA 2. Roxul COMFORTBATT-USA with SS
EA 2. Polyiso Retrofitted to Sloped Ceiling
EA 2. CB23_GenFlex-Polyiso-Brochure
EA 2. Cold Weather Performance of Polyisocyanurate
EA 2. Hardie Siding R Value ESR-1844-2015
EA 4. Therma Tru FC-SS Hinged Door Energy Specifications
EA 4. Alpen Windows 525-S-Series-Datasheet
EA 5. Insul-Lock Pipe Insulation Purchase
EA 5. Insul-Lock Pipe Insulation
EA 6. Triangletube_CC105N_submittal
EA 6. Taco-ZVC406-EXP-4-Zone Control
EA 6. Taco 00 Series Circulators
EA 6. Grundfos-ALPHA-Variable Speed Circulator
EA 6. Spirotherm Air Eliminator
EA 6. Home Dept Concentric Vent
EA 6. NEST Learning Thermostat Info
EA 7.1 Dibble Plumbing Water Supply Plan
EA 7.1 Gary_Klein_Plumbing_Guidelines
EA 7.3. Efficient DHW Equipment
EA 8. ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulbs Feit R20
EA 8. ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulbs Feit G25
EA 9. (OLD) Whirlpool Refrigerator W8RXEGMWS_Energy Guide
EA 9. GE Refrigerator GWE19 Energy Guide
EA 9. SPT Dishwasher Energy Guide
EA 9. SPT Dishwasher Energy Star Data
EA 9. GE Washer Energy Star Rating
Materials and Resources
MR 1.2 Stud Wall Remodel Drawing 3d
MR 1.2 Stud Wall 3D Remodel 03_14_16
MR 2.1 FSC Wood Vendor Notification Letter
MR 2.2 Concrete Floor ready-mix-sds-mar-2015
MR 2.2 Aggregate Mile High Proposal
MR 2.2 Landscape Decking Rubber Pavers
MR 2.2 Kitchen Cabinets Reclaimed
MR 2.2 Low VOC Caulks-Adhesives
MR 2.2 Paint Colorhouse-MSDS_v2_Inspired
MR 2.2 Paint Duckback SuperDeck MSDS
MR 2.2 Local Drywall GPS2012Mar08
MR 2.2 Local Alpen Windows LEED Impact Analysis
MR 2.2 Roof Wall Cavity Insulation Roxul Material Safety Data Sheet
MR 2.2 Roof, Floor, Wall Sheathing Reclaimed
MR 3.1 Solid Waste Conversions
MR 3.2 Construction Diversion Ratio
MR 3.2 Reused Insulation for Attic
MR 3.2 Photos of Waste:Diverted Insulation
MR 3.2 Receipts for Waste:Diversion
Indoor Environmental Quality
IEQ 2.1a Challenger Concentric Vent
IEQ 2.1a&c Outside Combustion Air
IEQ 2.1b Kidde Combo Smoke-Carbon Monoxide Detector
IEQ 2.2 Better Cichewicz Stove Certification Chart
IEQ 3. Average Humidity in Colorado
IEQ 4.2. c Design Ductwork Calculations
IEQ 4.2 c Design Flex Duct Calculations
IEQ 4.2. Ventilation Calculations
IEQ 6.1 Room by Room Load Calculations
IEQ 7. Ultimate Air Recoupaerator Manual Description
IEQ 8.2 Install Central Vacuum System
IEQ 9.1 Dibble Radon Test Results
IEQ 9.1 SUB-SLAB DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM DESIGN PLANNING
IEQ 9.1 Dibble Radon Mitigation
Awareness and Education
AE 1.1 Updated Operations Training Manual
AE 1.2. LEED Training Certificates
AE 1.3 Tours and Open Houses
AE 1.3 Web pages–Twinsprings Blog
AE 1.3 Sustainability Fair Conference Presentation
AE 1.3 Sustainability Fair Conference Schedule
AE 1.3 LEED Registration Sign
AE 1.3 2017 Denver Metro Solar Homes Tour ASES
AE 1.3 2017 NREL Lunch Presentation