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DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS FOR GREEN BUILDING
TITLE PAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Category Definitions
TAB
# Category Examples
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 in first construction costs (quote from BIDS document). BIDS (Building Investment Decision Support)
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 BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic
environmental assessment of buildings. Sustainability)
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. DOE 2/ DOE 2.1 E
THERM
Designing Low-Energy Buildings with ENERGY-
10 (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. buildinggreen.com; Environmental Buidling News
6 Case Studies
High Performance Buildings US DOE, Office of
Databases, websites containing green building projects. 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 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
pre-set standards/categories of acheivement. (LEED)
Green Globes
9 Site planning/Landscape design
Tools for identifying and evaluating alternate landscape
and site planning options. ecoSmart
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
tools; internal and external lighting. Lumen Micro
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 design and specification of M/E/P systems Composting Toilet World
TOOL TYPES
computer program that enables a computer to
Software perform specific tasks
Includes rating tools as most are checklists in
Checklist/matrix format, also includes certification programs
Includes print and electronic publications, guide
Publication books, manuals, etc.
Database Includes case studies, product directories, lists
electronic pages of information accessible
through the internet; includes list serves, forums
Website and discussion groups
Limitations and Notes
This database was created to help A/E
A very broad definition of "Decision Support Tool" professionals supporting the US Army. The US
was used for inclusion in this database: "A decision Army has adopted LEED as a rating tool for new
support tool is any tool used as part of a formal or construction, and thus a special focus was given
informal decision-support process" (Kapelan, et al, to tools focused on LEED, in particular the LEED
2005, p. 136). 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
This database is intended to be "comprehensive" and for 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 Some tools are listed in more than one category
sources. 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 Med
3 2
Directly results in Indirectly results in
ranked in database Relative Advantage LEED credit knowledge LEED knowledge
Requires no change to
achieve desired Requires some
NOT ranked Compatibility outcome change
Any designer could Requires some
NOT ranked Complexity use it training
ranked in database Trialability Free $1 - $250
Provides lots of Provides some
NOT ranked Observability information information
Worst
1
Degree to which tool directly provides either
(a) necessary ability to calculate a LEED
Completely general
credit; or (b) documentation to support a
information 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
Requires significant computer systems, to implement tool; no
change to achieve new stakeholder involvement required
desired outcome
Level of training or prior knowledge
required to effectively use tool; Degree to
which tool requires non-traditional
information to achieve results. Might
Requires specialized
knowledge consider using Trusty’s 3 levels as a proxy
here
Availability of tool for free via the web; cost
associated with using tool is a negative here
> $250
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 National Institute of Standards
(BLCC) Program and Technology (NIST) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_bl
Life Cycle Costing Manual for
the Federal Energy National Institute of Standards
Management Program and Technology (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/publications/handbooks/135.pdf
Building Research Establishment
Envest Limited (BRE) http://envestv2.bre.co.uk
http://www.consumere
nergycenter.org/renew
ables/estimator/index.h
Clean Power Estimator California Energy Commission tml
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 Energy Design Resources http://www.energydesignresources.com/resource/131/
LIFE Elite Software http://www.elitesoft.com/web/hvacr/elite_life_info.html
Relative
Description Cost Tool type 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 software 1
Detailed case study information with ROI
data Free database 1
(software) Analysis of capital investments in
buildings. MILCON is specifically
addressed. Free software 1
publication available on line Free publication 3
software for LCC and LCA - intended for
use with BREEAM rating tool $150 and up software 1
economic evaluation software to estimate
benefits in investing in a PV solar or small
wind electric generating system free software 1
federal energy planning and management
programs Free publication 1
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 1
software for LCC, user definable cost items ~$400 software 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 6
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 2
Database 1
Website 0
Total 9
Trialability Comments
3
3
Contains specific LEED
guidance; referenced in
3 LEED
1
3
3
3
1
Category: Life Cycle
Assessment
Decision Support
Tool Source Web Link
Building for Environmental National Institute of
and Economic Science and Technology
Sustainability (BEES) (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees.html
ATHENA Environmental Athena Sustainable
Impact Estimator (EIE) Materials Institute http://www.athenasmi.ca/tools/software/index.html
Building Research
Establishment Limited
Envest (BRE) 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
(BLCC) Program Technology (NIST) http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_blcc.html
Relative
Description Cost Tool Types Advantage
software for anyalzing life cycle
implications of buidling products Free software 1
Easy-to-use design tool (software) for
selection of materials; life cycle
assessments of various designs based on
extensive database of materials and
products $540-1200 software 1
software for LCA and LCC - intended for
use with BREEAM rating tool $150 and up software 1
on-line database of common products,
processes and materials free database 1
$8,000-$20,000
depending on
features and number
Professional LCA Software of users software 1
(software) Analysis of capital investments
in buildings. MILCON is specifically
addressed. Free software 1
TOOL
TYPES
Software 5
Checklist/matri
x 0
Publication 0
Database 1
Website 0
Total 6
Trialability Comments
May help identify useful
products, but no specific
3 mention of LEED
1
1
3
Doesn't mention LEED
1 specifically
3
Category: Energy Analysis
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
EnergyPlus US Department of Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/
Transient Energy System Simulation Thermal Energy System
Tool (TRNSYS) Specialists http://www.trnsys.com
Energy Science and
Technology Software Center;
DOE2.com; others - all
adaptions of the original
DOE 2/ DOE 2.1 E/ DOE 2.2 software developed by LBNL http://www.doe2.com
Architectural Energy
VisualDOE Corporation http://www.archenergy.com/products/visualdoe
US Army Engineer Research
and Dvelopment Center
Building Loads Analysis and System (ERDC) (Department of
Thermodynamics (BLAST) Defense originally developed) http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus
Simulation Problem Analysis and
Research Kernel (SPARK); Lawrence Berkeley National http://simulationresear
VisualSPARK Laboratory (NBNL) ch.lbl.gov
Trane TRACE 700 Trane http://www.trane.com/commercial/software/index2.asp?
Carrier Hourly Analysis Program
(HAP) Carrier http://www.commercial.carrier.com/commercial/hvac/ge
Lawrence Berkeley National
THERM Laboratory (LBNL) http://windows.lbl.gov/software/therm/therm.html
Sustainable Buildings
Industry Council (SBIC) (in
coordination with NREL, http://www.sbicouncil.
ENERGY-10 LBNL, Berkely Solar Group) org/store/index.php
Lawrence Berkeley National
Building Design Advisor Laboratory (LBNL) http://gaia.lbl.gov/BDA/
National Renewable Energy http://www.nrel.gov/bu
SUNREL Laboratory ildings/sunrel/
Energy Studies in Buildings http://darkwing.uorego
Lab at the University of n.edu/~esbl/energy_s
Energy Scheming Oregon cheming.html
eQuest US Department of Energy http://doe2.com/equest/index.html
US Environmental Protection
Energy Star Green Building Design Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_desig
http://www.consumere
nergycenter.org/renew
California Energy ables/estimator/index.
Clean Power Estimator Commission html
Maui Solar, based on Sandia
PV Design-Pro National Labs Algorithms http://www.mauisolarsoftware.com
http://rredc.nrel.gov/so
National Renewable Energy lar/codes_algs/PVWA
PV Watts Laboratory TTS/
Architectural Energy http://www.archenergy
REM Design Corporation .com/products/rem
EnergyPro Energy Soft http://www.energysoft.com/
report: Contrasting the Capabilites of US Department of Energy,
Building Energy Performance Energy Efficiency and
Simulation Programs Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/pdf
US Department of Energy,
Building Energy Software Tools Energy Efficiency and
Directory Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
National Renewable Energy
National Center for Photovoltaics Laboratory (NREL) http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv
Green Building Studio Green Building Studio http://www.greenbuildingstudio.com
US Department of Energy,
Energy Efficiency and
2006 Buildings Energy Data Book Renewable Energy http://buildingsdatabook.eere.energy.gov/
Energy Design Tools: Home Energy
Efficient Design (HEED), SOLAR, University California, Los
CLIMATE CONSULTANT Angeles http://www.aud.ucla.edu/energy-design-tools
Energy Gauge USA University of Central Florida http://energygauge.com/usares/default.htm
Renewable Energy Policy
Energy Discussion Groups Project http://www.repp.org/discussiongroups/index.html
Relative
Description Cost Tool Types Advantage
EnergyPlus is a building energy
simulation program for modeling
building heating, cooling, lighting,
ventilating, and other energy flows. free software 3
$2000-8400,
depending on number
energy simulation software of users software 3
hourly energy usage and energy $300, costs differ for
costs commercial or residential commercial adaptions software 3
$ 1000 for one site
energy simulation software, with license, goes up for
addition of graphical interface more software 3
estimates of buidling energy needs
by simulation of air handling
systems and central plant
equipment $450-1500 software 3
Equation-based, object-oriented
simulation environment for
construction and running models of
complex systems free software 2
models HVAC, economics, utility
costs for multiple bldg sizes and
geographic areas $2000-$4000 software 1
hourly analysis program expensive, need quote software 3
model two-dimensional heat-
transfer effects in building
components free software 1
simulation software that analyzes
energy and cost savings for
different design strategies $325 (less if member) software 3
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 software 2
energy simulation software, small
buildings $50 software 3
energy analysis program based on
graphical interface (architectural
renderings) $250 software
energy analysis program based on
graphical interface (architectural
renderings) free with registration software 3
Guidance for new buildings to
improve energy efficiency free website 3
economic evaluation software to
estimate benefits in investing in a
PV solar or small wind electric
generating system free software 1
Software model to predict the included with several
electrical output of photovoltaic other solar design
panels tools, $250 software 1
calculate electrical energy
produced by grid-connected PV
system free software 2
home energy analysis software $297 software 1
energy analysis software based on
California Title 24 $200-$1200 software 3
Evaluation of capabilites of 20
simulation programs free publication 2
detailed information on software
tools, including strengths and
weakness. Sort by category. free database 2
publications, information
resources, tools Free website 1
web-based energy engineering
analysis solution that integrates first five runs on a
with today’s 3D-CAD/BIM project free
applications (demonstration phase) software 3
statistics on residential and
commercial building energy
consumption. Data tables contain
statistics related to construction,
building technologies, energy
consumption, and building
characteristics free database 1
fast, easy to use, and highly
graphic energy analysis software free software 1
Code compliance and energy
rating software $100-$150 software 1
join various energy-related
discussion groups through this web
site free website 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 22
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 1
Database 2
Website 3
Total 28
Trialability Comments
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-
3 related 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
2
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
3
Can probably be used for
residential energy modeling,
but energy modeling not
3 required for LEED-H
Residential energy modeling
software, although modeling
2 not required for LEED-H
3
Category: Material and
Product Specification
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Architecture Record Green
Product Guide McGraw Hill Construction http://archrecord.construction.com/products/green/defau
US Environmental Protection
Agency, Federal Environmental
Federal Green Construction Guide Executive, Whole Building
for Specifiers Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/design/greenspec.php
Forest Stewardship Council
Certified Product Locator Forest Stewardship Council http://www.fscus.org/faqs/fsc_products.php
EPA Environmentally Preferable US Environmental Protection
Purchasing Agency http://www.epa.gov/epp/tools/epp_metrics.pdf
Lawrence Berkeley National
Cool Roofing Materials Database Laboratory (LBNL) http://eetd.lbl.gov/CoolRoofs/
GreenSpec Directory BuildingGreen.com http://www.buildinggreen.com
Professional's Guide to Energy
Efficient Building Products eBuild http://energy-efficient-products.ebuild.com/
The Sustainable Design Resource American Institute of Architects,
Guide Colorado http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm
Oikos Green Product Information 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 US Environmental Protection
Services Agency http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf
US Environmental Protection
Energy Star Agency http://www.energystar.gov
Green-e Certification Program Center for Resource Solutions http://www.green-e.org/about_cert.shtml
California Integrated Waste
Recycled Content Product Directory Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/rcp/
Green Seal Certified Products Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm
Construction Criteria Base Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/
Unified Facilities Guide
Specifications Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70
Product Guide Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/productguide/
Construction Specification http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/sec.
Green Format Institute asp?CID=1958&DID=13641
http://www.carpet-
rug.org/drill_down_2.cfm?page
List of Green Label Plus Certified =8&sub=17&requesttimeout=35
Carpet Products Carpet and Rug Institute 0
California Collaborative for High
List of Low-Emitting Materials Performance Schools (CHPS) http://www.chps.net/manual/lem_table.htm#wall
Green Sage Greensage.com http://www.greensage.com/
Green Guard Environmental
Green Guard Product Certification Institute http://www.greenguard.org/
Product Database, Green Building
Pages Green Building Pages.com http://www.greenbuildingpages.com/main_md.html
Green Product database GreenerBuilding.org http://www.greenerbuilding.org/
Comprehensive Procurement US Environmental Protection
Guidelines Agency http://www.epa.gov/cpg/
EPA Construction and Demolition US Environmental Protection
Debris Program Agency http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/debris-new/index.
Green Products Network Green Products, LLC http://www.greenproducts.net/
elights; dark sky lighting products elights.com http://www.elights.com/darksky.html
Forest Certification Resource
Forest Certification Database Center and metaFore http://www.certifiedwoodsearch.org/
Lists of Environmentally Certified
Products Science Certification Systems http://www.scscertified.com/
Architects/Designers/Planners
for Social Responsibility
Architectural Resource Guide and (ADPSR), Northern California
Database Chapter http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resou
Modular Office Furniture California Integrated Waste
Specification Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/greenbuilding/Specs/Furniture
WasteSpec; Model Specifications Triangle J Council of
for Construction Waste Reduction Governments http://www.tjcog.dst.nc.us
Database of Material Safety Data Safety Information Resources,
Sheets (MSDS) Inc. (SIRI) http://hazard.com/msds
4specs.com 4specs.com http://www.4specs.com
McGraw Hill Construction Network
for Products McGraw Hill Construction http://sweets.construction.com/
ARCAT ARCAT.com http://arcat.com
Green Roofs Industry Resource
Portal greenroofs.com http://www.greenroofs.com/
Roof Surface Product Rating Cool Roof Rating Council 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 database
Locate products with Forest Stewardship Council
Certification Free checklist
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
database of roofing materials, other research and
reference materials on heat island effects Free database
printed copy $89,
Product information service, screened by staff, no online subscription
advertising money for inclusion $200 per year publication
Product listings, commercial advertising free publication
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 publication
searchable on line database, commercial sponsors -
but focus on green products free database
publication available on line with GSA recommended
poducts and services free publication
Search by product, "aisle", get product information or
additional resources database
listing of Energy Star certified products free database
independent certification and verification program for
renewable energy checklist
product listings and links to manufacturers by type free database
Product listing free checklist
extensive electronic library of construction guide
specifications, manuals, standards and many other
essential criteria documents free database
The specifications section of the Construction Criteria
Base Free publication
product lists, links - very small database Free database
product data guide for green properties - in
development checklist
list of products meeting "Green Label Plus" certification
criteria Free database
list of products meeting CHPS standards Free database
sustainable buidling materials and furnishings
(commercial sponsorship) website
Certification program and product listings (indoor air
quality) Free checklist
Search for products by LEED point or CSI categories Free database
product listings by CSI categories Free database
product listings, facts sheets, suppliers database Free publication
general information, links, publications Free website
information on bio-based products, research, links to
suppliers website
products to reduce light pollution website free website
on-line database and product location tool free database
verification of product claims; lists available free database
print publication and CD, on-line links and additional
resources, last update 2002 ~$30 database
example of environmental specification for furniture free website
guide for writing specifications to reduce construction
waste (1995); case studies also available from same
web site free publication
Searchable database for MSDS by company, product
name or CAS Free database
Free, internet only library service for design
professionals seeking specified construction products
information Free database
Links to product suppliers through categories Free database
building product information directory Free database
case studies, research, new products Free website
ratings for roofing products Free 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
1 3 specifically in terms of LEED
Specs are closely integrated with LEED credit
requirements and can be used directly to achieve
3 3 credits
3 3 Matching tool to find FSC-certified wood
2 3 Mentions LEED-related tools
May help locate roofing materials to meet LEED
2 3 requirements, but LEED not specifically mentioned
Web version links each product to relevant LEED
3 2 credits
2 3 Some LEED-related articles
1 3
1 3
Useful data for selecting qualifying products, but no
1 3 specific mention of LEED
May help locate recycled content materials to meet
2 3 LEED requirements
3 3 Reference standard; searchable directory
3 3 Contains database of sources to achieve EA Credit 6
May help locate recycled content materials to meet
2 3 LEED requirements
3 3 Required reference standard
2 3 Contains useful stuff for LEED, but not easliy found
Contains links to specs integrating LEED, including
2 3 one on how to document LEED compliance
1 3 Doesn't mention LEED specifically
Still under development; is likely to have LEED-
2 3 relevant information
3 3 Database of compliant products
3 3 Database of compliant products
Includes product listing where some products
2 3 include LEED eligibility information
3 3 Reference standard and searchable database
Searchable product directory classified by LEED
3 3 credits
1 3
Contains information relevant to LEED credits, but
1 3 doesn't specifically mention LEED
May provide useful info for MR Credit 3; searchable
1 3 database but no explicit mention of LEED
2 3 Basically an ad for LEED-related services
1 3 Doesn't mention LEED specifically
Provides a basis for identifying products compliant
2 3 with MR Credit 7
LEED reference standard and qualifying product
3 3 listing
1 2
1 3
1 3 Useful stuff, but not LEED-specific
1 3
Includes many mentions of LEED relevance in
2 3 manufacturer product listings
1 3
1 3
1 3
Provides search capabilities to identify compliant
1 3 products, but no mention of LEED
0
6
8
21
6
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Category: Education and
Professional Development
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
University of California,
Berkeley, and National
Center for the Built Environment Science Foundation http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/
Energy Design Resources Energy Design Resources http://www.energydesignresources.com/
Environmental Building News Building Green, Inc. https://www.buildinggreen.com
United States Green Building United States Green Building
Council (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 McGraw Hill Construction https://www.mcgraw-hill-sales.com/greensourceepg.htm
Architecture Record McGraw Hill Construction http://archrecord.construction.com/default.asp
Building SIM Mailing List GARD Analytics http://www.gard.com/ml/bldg-sim.htm
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE Green Guide: The Design, Refrigerating and Air-
Construction and Operation of Conditioning Engineers
Sustainable Buildings (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newstore.c
Water Wiser; Water Efficiency American Water Works
Clearinghouse Association http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/
Procurement of Architectural and
Engineering Services for US Department of Energy,
Sustainable Buildings; A Guide for Energy Efficiency and
Federal Managers Renewable Energy http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/034413_resguide
National Center for
Smart Communities Network Appropriate Technology http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/
US Department of Energy,
Sustainable Federal Buildings Energy Efficiency and
Database Renewable Energy http://www.wbdg.org/tools/sfbd.php
Building Energy Simulation User Lawrence Berkeley National
News Laboratory (NBNL) http://simulationresearch.lbl.gov/un.html
US Environmental Protection
Energy Star New Buildings Guide Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_design
report: Contrasting the Capabilites
of Building Energy Performance
Simulation Programs US Department of Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/pdfs
Sustainable Design Building
Resources and
Green Clips BuildingGreen.com http://www.greenclips.com/
US Environmental Protection
EPA Green Buildings Program Agency http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/enviro-issues.htm
Green Seal Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/index.cfm
Indoor Air Quality Program United States Environmental
Resource Website Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
US Environmental Protection
Energy Star Green Building Design Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_bldg_design
EcoIQ.com EcoIQ.com http://www.ecoiq.com
Ecobuild Network (EBNet) Ecobuild Network (EBNet) http://www.ecobuildnetwork.org/
Oikos, Green Building Source Oikos http://www.oikos.com
Alliance for Sustainable Alliance for Sustainable
Environments Environments http://www.greenerfacilities.org/about/index.cfm
Renewable Energy Policy
Renewable Energy Policy Project Project 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) ACEEE http://www.aceee.org
Center for Maximum Potential Center for Maximum
Building Systems Potential Building Systems http://www.cmpbs.org/
Green Building Initiative Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.com/gbi/
Northwest Energy Efficiency
Better Bricks Alliance http://www.betterbricks.com/
California Energy
High Performance Commercial Commission Public Interest
Building Systems Research Program Energy Research Program http://buildings.lbl.gov/hpcbs/hpcbs.html
General Services Adminstration General Services
(GSA) LEED Application Guide Adminstration (GSA) http://www.wbdg.org/newsevents/news_040105.php
Green Building Program Area FedCenter.gov http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/greenbuildings/
Greening Federal Facilities: An
Energy, Environmental and
Economic Resource Guide for US Department of Energy,
Federal Facility Managers and Energy Efficiency and
Designers, 2nd Edition Renewable Energy http://www.resourcesaver.org/file/toolmanager/CustomO1
Sustainable Building Material United States Green Building
Technical Manual: Green Building Council (USGBC); Public
Practices for Design, Construction Technologies Inc; and the
and Operations U.S. Department of Energy http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=21
Building for Social
Vermont Builds Greener Responsibility (BSR) http://www.bsr-vt.org/vbg/vbg.html#Certification
King and Snohomish
Counties, WA (other state
Built Green Certification Program and local programs) http://www.builtgreen.net
Home Builders Association of
Built Green Colorado Metro Denver http://www.builtgreen.org
US Army Corps of Engineers,
(USACE) Construction
Engineering Research
Sustainable Designer’s Aid Laboratory (CERL) https://ff.cecer.army.mil/sda/
Green Building Exchange Green Building Exchange, Inc. http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com/content/view/15/2
US Department of Energy,
Energy Efficiency and
Building America Best Practices Renewable Energy, Building
Guide Books (by Climate Zones) Technologies Program http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/
Collaborative for High Performance
Schools (CHPS) Best Practices Collaborative for High
Manuals Performance Schools (CHPS) http://www.chps.net/manual/index.htm
US Department of Energy,
Building Energy Software Tools Energy Efficiency and
Directory Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
Office of the Federal Environmental Office of the Federal
Executive (OFEE) Sustainable Environmental Executive
Buildings Website (OFEE) http://ofee.gov/sb/sb.htm
General Services Adminstration General Services
(GSA) Sustainable Design Program Adminstration (GSA) http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?P=PXE
Lawrence Berkeley National
Design Intent Tool Laboratory (LBNL) http://eetd.lbl.gov/eetd-software-dit.html
Environmental Energy Technologies Lawrence Berkeley National
Division Website Laboratory (LBNL) http://eetd.lbl.gov/r-bldgsee.html
EcoAdvisor The Deringer Group http://www.ecoadvisor.com/
E Source Technology Atlas Series E Source Companies, LLC http://www.esource.com/public/products/prosp_atlas.asp
Healthy Building Network Healthy Building Network http://www.healthybuilding.net/
Sustainable Architecture for Homes Hartworks http://www.greenhomebuilding.com
Rocky Mountain Institute Rocky Mountain Institute http://www.rmi.org
Daylighting Collaborative Energy Center of Wisconsin http://www.daylighting.org
Green Building Resource Guide Architectural Machine http://www.greenguide.com
Architects/Designers/Planners
for Social Responsibility
Architectural Resource Guide and (ADPSR), Northern California
Database Chapter http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resour
Traning courses on meeting
Executive Order 13423 & achieving
High-Performance Buildings for
Federal architects, engineers &
project managers & A-Es doing Sustainable Buildings
federal work 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 website
interactive website: energy efficiency free website
print and on-line publication subscription required publication
subscription required
multiple resources and publications; orginiators of to access all
LEED rating system resources website
Detailed technical guidance with active links free website
books, CDs, wide range of topics, including green varies by product website
quarterly magazine; case studies, trends,
technologies, products yearly subscription $20website
yearly subscription to
print publication and interactive web site print magazine $50 publication
List Serv for users of building simulation
programs; sites for specific software also listed Free website
Publication $80 publication
interactive website: water conservation, efficiency
and demand management information resource Free website
Guidance document Free publication
general information, success stories, publications,
tools, links, references Free website
database of documents related to sustainable
buildings for federal agencies, includes policy and
guidance documents Free database
Published monthly, the Building Energy
Simulation User News is a newsletter for users of
the EnergyPlus, DOE-2, BLAST, SPARK, Free publication
building design guidance, resources, certification
information Free website
Evaluation of capabilites of 20 simulation programs free publication
email news service on sustainable design, every
two weeks free with subscription publication
information web site free website
Certification program, standard development checklist
references, guidelines, standards, links free website
“This site offers information to help architects and
building design professionals take advantage of
tools and resources from EPA.” free website
website with free resources for promoting
sustainability website
fees for certain products
articles, papers, conference proceedings, links,
resources: educating the building community, and
making useful information about environmentally-
friendly building materials readily available fees for products website
website: news, books, product listings fees for products website
industry forum, newsletters, "Ask an Expert" free with registration website
reports, discussion groups, research, other
resources free website
inform and direct education, policy development,
and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and
federal levels free website
Email-based forum focused on implementing
sustainable design and construction principles on
large-scale building projects free website
research, publications fee for publications website
Non-profit focused on life cycle assessment ,
economic development services available website
promoting green building practices for residential
and commercial construction, Green Globes rating most resources, tools
system are free website
education, information sharing - energy efficiency 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 publication
guidance, programs, processes, regulations, case
studies, tools, and resources for learning about
and optimizing green building decisions
throughout the facility delivery process free website
overview of options for upgrading or replacing
equipment for greater energy efficiency. Short but
detailed sections address boilers, lighting,
electrical power systems, and more free web download publication
step-by-step guidelines for energy- and resource-
efficient building during predesign, design,
construction, operations and management. It also
includes chapters on sustainable building membership required
economics and future issues and trends for web downlaod publication
Certification/Labeling Program 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 checklist
Certification program includes 253-page guide
with regional resources and links Free web resources checklist
software to aid in achieving SPiRiT rating system
points Free software
"GBE provides the information and contacts
necessary for a person to realize any green
building project, from the initial design to a Free, new service,
completed structure." still in development website
builders and buyers handbook for improving new
home energy efficiency, comfort and durability Free web download publication
manuals with references, resources, guidelines,
etc. Free web download publication
detailed information on software tools, including
strengths and weakness. Sort by category. free database
links, government references, publications free website
links, government references, publications free website
software to aid development of design documents
for tracking decisions free software
research, software, publications, etc. free website
series of training and decision-support modules to
provide guidance for achieving sustainable
buildings free software
on-line guide to energy efficient design practices
with case studies and practical guidelines $195 individual atlas;
(heating, appliances, cooling, drive power, lighting) $750 all five publication
resources, references, links, related to healthy
building materials and practices free website
information on natural building materials; other
resources free website
resources, references, links, discussion groups,
focus on technologies free website
educational materials promoting daylighting in
design free website
CD or publication - seems dated, web site not
revised since 1998, book looks to be late 1990s book - $35; CD - $90 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
Software
Checklist/matrix
Publication
Database
Website
Total
Relative
Advantage Trialability Comments
1 3
2 3 Contains specific LEED application section
2 2 Contains LEED-related articles and information
3 2
1 3 No explicit mention of LEED
Rated as free; you don't get any real info unless you
2 3 buy products. Sells LEED-related reference material.
New magazine; hasn't been released yet, but high
2 2 probability of LEED coverage
2 2 Contains LEED-related articles and information
1 3
1 2
1 3
1 3 Not useful to A/Es once they're already procured
This link seems to have been hijacked; not the same
1 3 site I recall on smart communities http://www.smartcommunities.n
Contains some LEED-related docs like a California
2 3 LEED supplement
1 3
2 3
2 3 May help in the selection of appropriate simulation tools
1 3
1 3
Reference standard for LEED; includes searchable
3 3 product database
LEED is mentioned very tangentially in some
2 3 publications
2 3 EnergyStar is a reference standard for LEED
1 3
1 3
1 3
2 3 Some LEED-related news that might help strategize
2 3 Some LEED resources
1 3
1 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
2 3 standards.
1 3 Website is free, but services cost $
1 3
2 3 Some mention of LEED, but not explicit guidance
1 3
Can be used to establish a cost-driven LEED strategy
3 3 on public sector projects
1 3 LOTS of LEED stuff
2 3 Mentions LEED
1 3
1 3
1 3 Local rating system
1 3
2 3 References LEED-based origins of SPiRiT
1 3
1 3
Good reference, but not LEED-specific; Note that some
work has been done on comparison matrices between
1 3 CHPS and LEED (see Google search)
2 3 Links to tools that can help with LEED compliance
2 3 Some links to LEED info
2 3 Links to LEED info
1 3
2 3 Links to various LEED-related articles and resources
1 3 Broken link
1 2
2 3 Some LEED resources
2 3 Some LEED links
2 3 Limited LEED info, mainly regarding RMI buildings
1 3
1 2
1 2
2 1 each topic relates to appropriate LEED credits
3
3
14
3
36
59
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
Category: Case Studies
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
US Department of Energy, Energy
High Performance Buildings Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
Database Building Technologies Program http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/
High Performance Federal Federal Energy Management
Buildings Database Program http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database
Advanced Buildings Technologies
Advanced Buildings Case Studies and Practices http://www.advancedbuildings.org/_frames/fr_cs_gog
Green Developments 2.0 Rocky Mountain Institute http://www.rmi.org/sitepages/pid200.php
Whole Building Design Guide Case
Studies Whole Building Design Guide http://www.wbdg.org/references/casestudies.php
Carnegie-Mellon University Center
Energy Building Investment for Building Performance and
Decision Support (eBIDS) Diagnostics http://cbpd.arc.cmu.edu/ebids/
California Integrated Waste
Sustainable Building Toolkit Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/ToolKit.htm
American Institute of Architects
(AIA) Committee on the American Institute of Architects
Environment (COTE) Top 10 (AIA) Committee on the
Buildings Environment (COTE) http://aiatopten.org/hpb/
United States Green Building
LEED Project Lists Council http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID
Green Building Success Stories Smart Communities Network http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/buildings/gbs
California Integrated Waste
Sustainable Building Case Studies Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/CaseStudies
Green Globes Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.com/greenglobes/casestudies.asp
Case Studies in Indoor Air Quality National Institute for Standards and
Multizone Analysis Testing (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/case%20studies
Buildings Database AdvancedBuildings.net http://www.advancedbuildings.net/buildings.htm
North Carolina Green Building
Technologies Database North Carolina Solar Center http://www.ncgreenbuilding.org/site/ncg//index.cfm?
Relative
Description Cost Tool Types Advantage
detailed database of 92 green
building projects, all types Free database 2
detailed database of green building
projects, federal only Free database 2
detailed databased of sustainable
buildings Free database 1
CD with case studies $20 database 1
on-line database Free database 2
Detailed case study information with
ROI data Free database 1
Free; some detailed
case studies must be
Range of detail on cases varies purchased $10 database 2
descriptions of winners for each year
to 2003, with some before that Free publication 1
Listing and information on points
obtained. Only select few have
detailed project information. Free publication 2
Project information through links to
project-sponsored web sites Free website 2
on line listing, primarily cases in CA,
but others as well. Cover sheet with
varying amounts of info, links to
project websites. Free website 2
whole building rating tool; also
includes assessment protocol and
design guide Free website 1
Examples of how modeling software
has been applied Free website 1
case studies with varying detail, links
to other sites Free database 2
case studies with varying detail, all
within North Carolina Free database 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 0
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 2
Database 9
Website 4
Total 15
Trialability Comments
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 Source Web Link
US Department of Energy,
Energy Efficiency and
COMcheck Renewable Energy http://www.energycodes.gov/
US Department of Energy,
Energy Efficiency and
REScheck Renewable Energy http://www.energycodes.gov/
http://www.madcad.com/i
MAD CAD Compu.tecture, Inc ndex.php
US Department of Energy,
Building Energy Software Tools Energy Efficiency and
Directory Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
American Society of
ASHRAE 90.1-2004; Energy Heating Refrigerating and
Efficient Design of Low-Rise Air-Conditioning Engineers
Buildings (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548
Whole Building Design
Construction Criteria Base Guide http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/
Code Check Reference Books Taunton Press http://www.codecheck.com/
2006 International Energy International Code Council,
Conservation Code Inc http://www.iccsafe.org
Description Cost
software to demonstrate compliance for commercial and high rise
buildings with the International Code Council International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC) Free
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 Free
"MAD CAD is a subscription based reference database online,
containing building codes, knowledge-based design solutions, and yearly subscription
guidelines to meet the codes. MAD CAD will provide you access to $90-1600
detailed information on software tools, including strengths and
weakness. Sort by category. free
Perscriptive and performance-based provisions for power, lighting, $110, User's Manual
service water, etc. $93
extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications,
manuals, standards and many other essential criteria documents free
easy-reference guides ~$20 each
$31 for code, $38 for
Code based standard for energy efficient residential and commercial fundamentals
buildings. workbook
Website
Total
Relative
Tool Types Advantage Trialability Comments
Can be used to demonstrate
software 3 3 compliance with EA PR1
Verifies residential code compliance,
software 1 3 which is not required for LEED-H
database 1 2
Links to tools that can help with LEED
database 2 3 compliance
publication 3 2 Required reference standard for LEEd
Contains useful stuff for LEED, but not
database 2 3 easily found
publication 2 3
publication 1 2
TOOL TYPES
Software 2
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 3
Database 3
Website 0
Total 8
Category: Rating Tools
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Leadership in Energy and United States Green Building Council
Environmental Design (LEED) (USGBC) http://www.usgbc.org
International Initiative for the
Green Building Challenge; GB Tool Sustainable Built Environment (IISBE) http://greenbuilding.ca/
Green Globes Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.com/greenglobes/
US Army Corps of Engineers,
Sustainable Project Rating Tool (USACE) Construction Engineering
(SPiRiT) Research Laboratory (CERL) http://www.cecer.army.mil/earupdate/nlfiles/20
Energy Star Green Building Design US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evalu
Building Research Establishment's
Environmental Assessment Method Building Research Establishment
(BREEAM) Limited (BRE) http://www.breeam.org/index.html
Sustainable Building Rating Systems
Summary Pacific Northwest National Laboratory http://www.wbdg.org/release_100606.php
US Army Corps of Engineers,
(USACE) Construction Engineering
Leadership Designer’s Aid
Sustainablein Energy and Research Laboratory (CERL) https://ff.cecer.army.mil/sda/
Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Green
Building Rating System New
Construction Version 2.2 Reference United States Green Building Council
Guide (USGBC) http://www.usgbc.org/
Relative
Description Cost Tool Type Advantage
Whole building sustainability rating tool that
provides a roadmap for measuring and Certification fee that
documenting success for every building type varies with rating level,
and phase of a building lifecycle. building type checklist 3
whole building rating tool; requires
technical expertise free with registration checklist 1
whole building rating tool; also includes rating tool is free,
assessment protocol and design guide other services? checklist 1
Rating tool based on LEED with Army-
specific adaptions free checklist 2
Energy Star is a building label based on
energy use free checklist 3
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 checklist 1
publication available on line describing
and evaluating rating tools free publication 2
software to aid in achieving SPiRiT
rating system points Free software 2
case studies, updated guidance and
resources, and new information on the $150/$200 written
process of achieving LEED for New guide with access to
Construction certification on-line resources publication 3
TOOL TYPES
Software 1
Checklist/matrix 6
Publication 2
Database 0
Website 0
Total 9
Trialability Comments
3
3
3
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
2
Category: Site Planning,
Landscape Design
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
US Environmental Protection
GreenScapes Agency http://www.epa.gov/greenscapes/
United States Department of
ecoSmart Agriculture, Forest Service http://www.ecosmart.gov
EPA Construction General US Environmental Protection
Permit Agency http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm
Federal Emergency
Flood Plain Maps Management Agency http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/mscjumppage.shtm
Identification of Prime Farmland
7CFR 657.5 US Department of Agriculture http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html
Threatened and Endangered
Species US Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.fws.gov/endangered/listing/index.html#species
US Environmental Protection
Wetland Delineation Agency http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
Low Water Use Plant Lists Water Use It Wisely http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/plantlist/index.shtml
US Environmental Protection
Enviromapper Agency http://maps.epa.gov/enviromapper
Stormwater Management US Environmental Protection
Measures for Urban Areas Agency 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) http://ironwood.itc.nrcs.usda.gov/Netdynamics/Vegspec/pag
American Society of Civil
Engineers, US Environmental
International Stormwater Best Protection Agency, and other
Management Practices Database sponsors http://www.bmpdatabase.org/index.htm
Oregon State University, US
EPA Stormwater Management Environmental Protection
Model (SWMM) Agency http://ccee.oregonstate.edu/swmm/
Stormwater Manager's Center for Watershed
Resource Center Protection http://www.stormwatercenter.net/
On-site Wastewater Treatment US Environmental Protection
Systems Manual Agency http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_osdm_al
Relative
Description Cost Tool Types Advantage
interactive website with information
resources Free website 1
software to evaluate economic trade-
offs between different landscape free, but not
practices on residential parcels completely finished software 1
Pollution Prevention at construction
sites, best practices, industry
standard Free publication 3
Indentification of Flood Plains Fees for Maps publication 3
Federal definition of "Prime
Farmland" Free publication 3
Listings of federally protected wildlife Free database 3
standards for defining wetlands;
information on protecting wetlands Free publication 3
Lists by region in US Free database 1
Locate brownfield sites and other
environmental reporting locations Free database 2
on-line publication and guidance:
stormwater management policies
and best practices Free publication 1
$425-$2500
depending on
Software for design of irrigation additional modules
systems using survey data added software 1
on-line software tool for selection of
plants suitable to site conditions Free software 1
database of stormwater
management techniques Free database 2
rainfall-runoff simulation model Free software 1
fact sheets, publications, links, etc. Free website 1
wastewater technologies Free publication 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 4
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 6
Database 4
Website 2
Total 16
Trialability Comments
3
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
3 appropriate design elements
Can help find sites relevant for
3 SS Credit 1
3
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 LEED-Recommended Reference
Certification Tools
Decision Support Tool
Leadership in Energy and Source Web Link
TM
Environmental Design (LEED )
Green Building Rating System New
Construction Version 2.2 United States Green Building http://www.usgbc
Reference Guide Council (USGBC) .org/
General Services Adminstration General Services Adminstration
(GSA) LEED Application Guide (GSA) http://www.wbdg.org/newsevents/news_040105.php
Forest Stewardship Council
Certified Product Locator Forest Stewardship Council http://www.fscus.org/faqs/fsc_products.php
US Environmental Protection
EPA Construction General Permit Agency http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm
Federal Emergency Management
Flood Plain Maps Agency http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/mscjumppage.sh
Identification of Prime Farmland
7CFR 657.5 US Department of Agriculture http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html
Threatened and Endangered
Species US Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.fws.gov/endangered/listing/index.html#sp
US Environmental Protection
Wetland Delineation Agency http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
Zero Emission Vehicles California Air Resources Board http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevprog.htm
American Council for an Energy
Vehicle Ratings Efficient Economy (ACEEE) http://www.greenercars.com/indexplus.html
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI);
ASTM E 1980-01; E 1918; C 1549; American Society for Testing and
E 408; C 1371 Materials http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm
Roof Surface Product Rating Cool Roof Rating Council http://coolroofs.org/products/search.php
Lawrence Berkeley National http://eetd.lbl.gov
Cool Roofing Materials Database Laboratory (LBNL) /CoolRoofs/
Environmental Site Assessment; American Society for Testing and
ASTM E1903-2002 Materials http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm
North American Native Plant
Native Plant Identification Society http://www.nanps.org
Stormwater Best Management US Environmental Protection
Practices Agency http://www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/pubs/600r04121/6
American Society of Heating
Energy Standards for Outdoor Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Lighting; ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1- Engineers (ASHRAE); Illuminating
2004; Energy Efficient Design of Engineering Society of North
Low-Rise Buildings America (IESNA) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548
On-site Wastewater Treatment US Environmental Protection
Systems Manual Agency http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_os
Rainwater Catchments; General American Rainwater Catchment
Information Systems Association http://www.arcsa-usa.org/
Building Commissioning; General
Information Building Commissioning Association http://www.bcxa.org/
United States Army Corps of
Commissionpedia, Reference Engineers (USACE), Engineering
Guide Research and Development Center http://www.cecer.army.mil/td/tips/product/details.cfm
Cx Assistant Commissioning Tool Energy Design Resources http://www.ctg-net.com/edr2002/cx/
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005; The Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Commissioning Process Engineers Society of Heating
American (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newsto
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004; Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Energy Efficient Design of Low- Engineers (ASHRAE); Illuminating
Rise Buildings Engineering Society of North http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548
Advanced Buildings Benchmark v
1.1 New Buildings Institute http://www.poweryourdesign.com/benchmark.htm
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Guides Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938
User's Manual: ASHRAE 90.1- American Society of Heating
2004; Energy Efficient Design of Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Low-Rise Buildings Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938
National Renewable Energy
National Center for Photovoltaics Laboratory (NREL) http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv
US Department of Energy, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Green Power Network (EERE) http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/
International Performance
Measurement and Verification
Protocol (IPMV) Efficiency Valuation Organization http://www.evo-world.org/
Construction Materials Recycling Construction Materials Recycling
Association Association (CMRA) http://www.cdrecycling.org/
Reuse Development Organization Reuse Development Organization http://www.redo.org/
Used Building Materials Recycle.net http://www.build.recycle.net/
Building Materials Reuse Building Materials Reuse
Association Association http://www.ubma.org/
International Standards
Organization (ISO) 14021 -
Environmental Labels and International Standards
Declarations 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 BuildingGreen.com http://www.buildinggreen.com
EPA Database of Environmental
Information for Products and US Environmental Protection
Services Agency http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf
Oikos Green Product Information Oikos http://oikos.com/green_products/index.php
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Engineers (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newsto
ANSI/ASTM E779-03: Standard
Test Method for Determining Air
Leakage Rate by Fan American Society for Testing and
Pressurization Materials http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtm
Residential Manual for Compliance
with California's 2001 Energy
Efficiency Standards California Energy Commission http://www.energy.ca.gov/reports/reports_400.html
US EPA Green Indoor US Environmental Protection
Environments Program Agency http://www.epa.gov/iaq/greenbuilding/index.html
Carbon Trust Good Practices
Guide: GPG237 Natural Ventilation
in Non-domestic Buildings Carbon Trust http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/Publications/publication
CIBSE Applications Manual 10 -
2005; Natural Ventilation in Non- Chartered Institution of Building
Domestic Buildings Services Engineers (CIBSE) http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&pag
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
IAQ Guidelines for Occupied National Contractors Association
Buildings Under Construction (SMACNA) http://www.smacna.org/bookstore/
ASHRAE 52.2-1999: Method of American Society of Heating
Testing General Air Cleaning Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Devices Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/549
Adhesives, Sealants and Selant South Coast Air Quality
Primers, Rule # 1168 Management District (SCAQMD) http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg11/r1168.pdf
Standard for Commercial
Adhesives, GS-36 Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/com
South Coast Air Quality
Architectural Coatings, Rule #1113 Management District (SCAQMD) http://www.aqmd.gov/rules/reg/reg11/r1113.pdf
Standard for Anti-Corrosive Paints,
GS-03 Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/anti-
Standard for Paints, GS-11 Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/pain
"Green Label Plus" Product
Certification Program Carpet and Rug Institute http://www.carpet-rug.org/drill_down.cfm?page=5
ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal American Society of Heating
Environmental Conditions for Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Human Occupancy Engineers (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newsto
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE 62.1: Ventilation for Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Engineers (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newsto
Relative
Description Cost Tool Types Advantage
case studies, updated guidance and $150/$200 written
resources, and new information on the guide with access
process of achieving LEED for New to on-line
Construction certification resources publication 3
illustrates how LEED criteria relate to
existing GSA mandates, performance
goals, and programmatic requirements free web download publication 3
LEED MR Credit 7: Certified Wood Free Database 3
LEED SS Prerequisite 1; Construction
Activity Pollution Prevention Free publication 3
LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection Fees for Maps publication 3
LEED SS Credit 1: CFR Search Title
7; Section 657; Part 5 Free publication 3
LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection Free Database 3
LEED SS Credit 1; Site Selection Free Website 3
LEED SS Credit 4.3; Alternative
Transportation N/A publication 3
LEED SS Credit 4.3; Alternative Annual
Transportation Subscription $20 Database 3
Each Standard
LEED SS Credit 7.1; Heat Island Effect costs $29-35 publication 3
LEED SS Credit 7.2; Heat Island Effect Free Checklist/matrix 3
LEED SS Credit 7.2; Heat Island Effect Free Database 2
LEED SS Credit 3; Brownfield
Redevelopment $40 publication 3
LEED SS Credit 5.2, Open Space Free Database 2
LEED SS Credit 6.2, Stormwater
Design Free publication 1
LEED SS Credit 8; Light Pollution $110, User's
Reduction Manual $93 publication 3
LEED WE Credit 2: Innovative
Wastewater Technologies Free publication 2
LEED WE Credit 3.2: Innovative Access to some
Wastewater Technologies; suppliers, resources
publications, links, etc. requires Website 1
LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental
Commissioning of Building Energy membership may
Systems; website for professional be required for
organization with resources to support certain resources Website 2
electronic sourcebook of tools,
specifications, regulations,
publications, case studies, and other
LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental Free CD Website 1
Commissioning of Building Energy
Systems;online reference tool for
estimating costs and assembling team Free Software 2
LEED EA Prerequisite 1; Fundamental
Commissioning of Building Energy
Systems; procedures, methods and
documentation requirements $59 publication 2
LEED EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum
Energy Performance AND EA Credit 1: $110, User's
Optimize Energy Performance Manual $93 publication 3
LEED EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy
Performance $70 Software 3
LEED EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy
Performance $59 publication 3
Print publication support to all
ASHRAE 90.1 requirements publication 3
LEED EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable
Energy Free Website 1
LEED EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable
Energy Free Website 3
reference
LEED EA Credit 5: Measurement and standard free
Verification download publication 3
LEED MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2:
Construction Waste Management Website 1
LEED MR Credit 2.1 and 2.2:
Construction Waste Management Website 1
LEED MR Credit 3.1 and 3.2: Materials
Reuse Database 2
LEED MR Credit 3.1 and 3.2: Materials
Reuse Website 1
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled
Content $102 publication 3
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled
Content free Database 2
printed copy $89,
online
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled subscription $200
Content per year Database 3
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled
Content Database 2
LEED MR 4.1 and 4.2: Recycled
Content free Database 1
LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum
IAQ Performance $60 publication 3
LEED EQ Prerequisite 1:
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control $40 publication 3
LEED EQ Prerequisite 1:
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Free publication 3
LEED EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum
IAQ Performance Free Website 1
LEED EQ Credit 2: Increased Free with
Ventilation registration publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 2: Increased subscription/mem
Ventilation bership required publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ
Management Plan $75 - $180 publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ
Management Plan $37 publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting
Materials, Adhesives & Sealants Free publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting
Materials, Adhesives & Sealants Free publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting
Materials, Paints & Coatings Free publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting
Materials, Paints & Coatings Free publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting
Materials, Paints & Coatings Free publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 4.3: Low Emitting label given to
Materials, Carpet Systems products Checklist/matrix 3
LEED EQ Credit 6.2: Controlability of
Systems: Thermal Comfort $60 publication 3
LEED EQ Credit 6.2: Controlability of
Systems: Thermal Comfort $60 publication 3
TOOL TYPES
Software 2
Checklist/matrix 2
Publication 31
Database 10
Website 10
Total 55
Trialability Comments
3
Can be used to establish a cost-
driven LEED strategy on public
3 sector 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
3 plants 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-
3 specific 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-
3 specific information
2 Required reference standard
2 Required reference standard
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
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
3 for the A/E
2 Required reference standard
2 Required reference standard
Category: Web Sites
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
Multiple federal partners: National
Whole Building Design Guide Institute of Building Sciences http://www.wbdg.org/
Green Building Suite:
Environmental Building News,
GreenSpec , Case Studies,
articles, etc Building Green, Inc. https://www.buildinggreen.com
GreenBiz.com, Greener World
Greener Buildings Media http://www.greenerbuildings.com/
Green Buidling Pages GreenBuildingPages.com http://www.greenbuildingpages.com/main.html
Environmental Design +
Construction EDCmag.com http://www.edcmag.com/
GreenBuilder.com; Source Book
for Green and Sustainable
Building; Green Building
Professionals Directory Sustainable Sources http://www.greenbuilder.com/
International Institute for the International Institute for the
Sustainable Built Environment Sustainable Built Environment
(IISBE) (IISBE) http://www.iisbe.org/
International Institute for the
Sustainable Building Information Sustainable Built Environment
System (SBIS) (IISBE) http://www.sbis.info/
Austin Energy Green Building
Sustainable Building Sourcebook Program http://www.austinenergy.com/energy%20efficiency/progra
Database for States Incentives
for Renewables and Efficiency
(DSIRE) North Carolina Solar Center http://www.dsireusa.org/
California Integrated Waste
Sustainable Building Toolkit Management Board http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/ToolKit.htm
New Buildings Institute New Buildings Institute, Inc. http://www.newbuildings.org
United States Green Building United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Council (USGBC) http://www.usgbc.org
Advanced Building Technologies Advanced Building Technologies
and Practices and Practices http://www.advancedbuildings.org
Energy Design Resources Energy Design Resources http://www.energydesignresources.com/index.php
Smart Growth OnLine Resource
Database Smart Growth OnLine http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/default.asp
Green Matrix Ratcliff http://www.greenmatrix.net/index.html
Minnesota Sustainable Design
Guide University of Minnesota http://www.sustainabledesignguide.umn.edu/
The Sustainable Design Denver Chapter Amercian
Resource Guide Institute of Architects (AIA) http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm
Government Purchasing Project
Government Green Building (GPP), Center for Responsive
Programs Law http://www.gpp.org/gb_examples.html
Resource Venture Resource Venture http://www.resourceventure.org/rv/index.php
Indoor Air Quality Program United States Environmental
Resource Website Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
Power Your Design, Advanced New Buildings Institute and
Buildings Energy Center of Wisconsin http://www.poweryourdesign.com/products.htm
National Home Builders
Green Home Building Guidelines Association (NAHB) http://www.nahbrc.org/greenguidelines/index.asp
Northern California Architects,
Architecture Resource Guide Designers, Planners for Social
and Database Responsibility (ADPSR) http://www.adpsr-norcal.org/menu/ResourceGuide/resour
Pacific Northwest Pollution
Prevention Resource Center
Green Building (PPRC) http://www.pprc.org/pubs/greencon/index.cfm
Sustainable Building Resource Virginia Sustainable Building
Directory Network http://sbrd.nrserver.com/index.cfm
High Performance Building New York City Department of
Guidelines Design and Construction http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ddc/html/ddcgreen/highperf.h
Implement: Seattle's
Sustainable Building Tool City of Seattle http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/Implement/default.asp
Built It Green Built It Green http://www.builditgreen.org/index.cfm
Green Buildings Programs
database GreenerBuilding.org http://www.greenerbuilding.org/programs.php
Building Technologies Lawrence Berkeley National
Department Website Laboratory http://btech.lbl.gov/
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/
Green Building Program Area FedCenter.gov http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/greenbuildings/
Cleaner and Greener/ Health
and Climate Care Program Leonardo Academy http://www.cleanerandgreener.org/
Engineering Knowledge Online US Army Engineer Research and
Sustainable Design and Dvelopment Center (ERDC),
Development Site Construction Engineering https://eko.usace.army.mil/fa/sdd/
Energy Discussion Groups 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 Office of the Federal
Executive Website Environmental Executive (OFEE) http://www.ofee.gov/
Relative
Description Cost Tool Type Advantage
design guidance, tools, publications, databases,
reports, links to other federal agencies -
expanding constantly free website 2
subscription
Publications, articles, product listings, case required:
studies integrated into a searchable database $200/year website 3
Publications, articles, product listings, case
studies integrated into a searchable database Free website 2
on line database of techniques, publications,
product listings, case studies, extensive list of
links and resources Free website 3
on-line magazine, other articles, case studies, free with
product listings, etc registration website 2
information, links, suppliers for green building,
sorted by topic area free website 1
research, publications, tools, links, free website 1
The SBIS database is designed to provide users
with non-commercial and objective information
about sustainable building practices around the
world. free website 1
on line publication, building topics, resources,
etc., Austin, TX, area + free publication 1
listing of incentives by State free database 1
Publications, guidelines, product listings, links,
case studies, CA focus, but national in scale free website 2
promote improved energy performance in
commercial new construction free website 2
subscription
multiple resources and publications; orginiators of required to
LEED rating system access all website 3
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 website 1
on line guide to energy efficient design practices, Free with
software, articles, search by LEED point registration website 2
Searchable catalogue of reports, websites, tools
and case studies dating from 1997 until today free website 2
search database of information and links with a
sustainable building subject area/bldg life cycle
phase matrix free website 1
easy to use graphical set-up, explains steps in
process, database of resources, techniques and
case studies only partially populated free website 2
online publication; design concepts, products, links free publication 1
links to state, county and local green building
programs free website 1
links, resources, focus on Seattle area free website 2
references, guidelines, standards, links free website 2
Tools, products, resources varies website 3
online publication It is organized by the
publication: free publication 1
Construction Specifications Institute numbering
system which roughly follows the standard
sequence of building. Each division offers an free website 1
a guide to green building for project developers
and for the design, construction, and facility
operation professionals they hire free website 1
information resources, design professionals,
products, case studies, all in searchable database free database 1
guideline with links, case studies, etc. free publication 1
database with graphical interface, easy to use but
outreach and education, Build It Green connects free
still in development database 2
consumers and building professionals with the
tools and technical expertise they need to build
quality green buildings free website 2
information on green building programs by State free database 1
software, publications, research free website 1
Detailed technical guidance with active links case free
guidance, programs, processes, regulations,
website 1
studies, tools, and resources for learning about
and optimizing green for air emissions: companies free
certification program building decisions website 2
and organizations quantify their emissions
footprint, calculate emission reductions from varies checklist 3
gneral information, policy briefings, reports, links free website 2
join various energy-related discussion groups
through this web site free website 1
Organization ListServe and online dialog free website 1
federal policies and projects, reports free website 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 0
Checklist/matrix 1
Publication 4
Database 4
Website 30
Total 39
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 cross-
3 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
3
3
Category: Lighting
and Daylighting
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
http://www.lighting-
technologies.com/Products/Lu
Lumen Micro Lighting Technologies, Inc. menMicro/LM.htm
Lawrence Berkeley National
Radiance Laboratory (LBNL) http://radsite.lbl.gov/radiance/HOME.html
Lawrence Berkeley National http://btech.lbl.gov/tools/superli
SUPERLITE 2.0 Laboratory (LBNL) te/superlite2.html
Standard Performance Evalutation http://www.spec.org/gpc/opc.st
Litescape 3.0 Corporation atic/light06.html
http://www.energydesignresour
Skycalc Energy Design Resources ces.com/resource/129
United States Environmental
ProjectKalc Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_p
SunAngle, SunPosition, Sol
Path, CFL Economics Sustainable by Design http://www.susdesign.com/
Windows and Daylighting Lawrence Berkeley National
Website Laboratory (LBNL) http://windows.lbl.gov
CIBSE Technical Manual 37;
Design for Improved Solar Chartered Institution of Building
Shading Services Engineers (CIBSE) http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&pageid
elights; dark sky lighting
products elights.com http://www.elights.com/darksky.html
International Dark Sky International Dark Sky Association
Association (IDSA) web site (IDSA) http://www.darksky.org/index.php
Daylighting Collaborative Energy Center of Wisconsin http://www.daylighting.org
Building Energy Software US Department of Energy, Energy
Tools Directory Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
Relative
Description Cost Tool Type Advantage
lighting design, anlysis and spceification $595 Software 3
distributed raytracing package; lighting
simulation free Software 3
daylighting and electric analysis, interior
illuminance levels free Software 3
simulate global illumination effects quote needed Software 3
software to determine optimum skylighting
strategy to achieve maximum lighting and
HVAC energy savings for a building free Software 1
full analysis of potential lighting upgrades free Software 1
solar design tools, comparisons of lighting fees for some
options products Software 1
research, design tools, software, links free Website 1
Technical Manuals and other reference subscription/memb
material ership required Website 2
products to reduce light pollution web site free Website 1
information on reducing light pollution; handbook
free Website 2
educational materials promoting daylighting
in design free Website 1
detailed information on software tools,
including strengths and weakness. Sort by
category. free Database 2
TOOL TYPES
Software 7
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 0
Database 1
Website 5
Total 13
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
3 LEED compliance
Category: Air Flow and
Ventilation
Decision Support Tool Source Web Link
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE 62.2: Ventilation for Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Engineers (ASHRAE) http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/newstor
Building Assessment Survey and United States Environmental
Evaluation (BASE) Study Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/base_publications.html
Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
Technical Support Database (AIVC) https://kd.erdc.usace.army.mil/projects/ecbcs/aivc_da
National Institute of Standards and
CONTAM Technology (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/CONTAM/index.h
National Institute for Standards and
LoopDA Testing (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/IAQanalysis/software/LOOPDA
http://www.flomerics.
Flovent CFD Flomerics com/flovent
http://www.cham.co.u
PHOENICS CHAM k
Carrier E20-II; HAP Carrier Corporation http://www.commercial.carrier.com/commercial/hvac/g
Lawrence Berkeley National
COMIS, multizone airflow model Laboratory http://epb.lbl.gov/comis/
Building and Fire Research
Laboratory, National Institute for
MOIST (Release 3) Standards and Testing (NIST) http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/863/moist.html
Indoor Air Quality Building
Education and Assessment US EPA Green Indoor
Model (I-BEAM) Environments Program http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/ibeam_page.htm
ANSI/ASTM E779-03: Standard
Test Method for Determining Air
Leakage Rate by Fan American Society for Testing and
Pressurization Materials http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10 -
2005; Natural Ventilation in Non- Chartered Institution of Building
Domestic Buildings Services Engineers (CIBSE) http://www.cibse.org/index.cfm?go=home.show&page
Enhance Indoor Environmental
Quality Whole Building Design Guide 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 Healthy Building Network http://www.healthybuilding.net
Building Energy Software Tools US Department of Energy, Energy
Directory Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
Relative
Description Cost Tool Type Advantage
procedures for verifying mechanical
ventilation systems meet code $37 Publication 3
multiple studies and resources on indoor
air quality free Website 1
technical support in the areas of energy, Free with
ventilation, indoor air quality, thermal registration
comfort, etc. The AIVC maintains a through ERDC - Database 2
IAQ, airflow and contaminant analysis free Software 3
Natural ventilation sizing tool Free Software 1
Computational Fluid Dynamics software
that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer and
contamination distribution in and around so expensive you
buildings need quotes Software 3
models generic fluid flow, on-line access need quotes Software 1
collection of HVAC System design software $1,500 Software 3
COMIS models the air flow and
contaminant distributions in buildings. Free Software 3
predicts the one-dimensional transfer of
heat and moisture Free Software 1
software to train management and building
personnel on IAQ issues and tasks; to
estimate costs for IAQ program; links,
references Free Software 1
standardized technique for measuring air-
leakage rates through a building envelope
under controlled pressurization and de-
pressurization $40 Publication 3
Guidance manual and other reference subscription/mem
materials bership required Publication 3
Information and links Free Website 2
Select and design HVAC systems with the
energy and economics analysis provided by
this software $995-$1500 Software 1
Select and design HVAC systems with the
energy and economics analysis provided by so expensive you
thissimple HVAC-and-related "green"
25 software need quotes Software 1
utilities for sizing duct work, sizing piping,
sizing HVAC equipment, calculating cooling
and heating loads, psychrometric $299 Software 1
fact sheets, reports, charts for alternatives
to toxins in building products and materials free Website 2
detailed information on software tools,
including strengths and weakness. Sort by
category. free Database 2
TOOL TYPES
Software 11
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 3
Database 2
Website 3
Total 19
Trialability Comments
2 Required reference standard
3
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
1 modeling 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
3 modeling in LEED
May support required
3 assumptions for energy models
3
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
1 design assumptions
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 Source Web Link
Water Wiser; Water Efficiency American Water Works
Clearinghouse Association http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/
Composting Toilet World envirolet http://www.compostingtoilet.org/
On-site Wastewater Treatment US Environmental Protection
Systems Manual Agency http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/septic_2002_osdm_
Greening Federal Facilities: An
Energy, Environmental and
Economic Resource Guide for
Federal Facility Managers and US Department of Energy, Energy
Designers, 2nd Edition 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);
Energy Efficient Design of Low- Illuminating Engineering Society
Rise Buildings of North America (IESNA) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/548
American Society of Heating
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Design Guides Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/technology/page/938
Advanced Buildings Benchmark
v 1.1 New Buildings Institute http://www.poweryourdesign.com/benchmark.htm
The Sustainable Design American Institute of Architects
Resource Guide (AIA), Colorado http://www.aiacolorado.org/SDRG/home.htm
Database for States Incentives
for Renewables and Efficiency
(DSIRE) North Carolina Solar Center http://www.dsireusa.org/
High Performance Commercial California Energy Commission
Building Systems Research Public Interest Energy Research
Program Program http://buildings.lbl.gov/hpcbs/Entry.html
United States Environmental
EPA Water Sense Website Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/
US Department of Energy, Energy
Watergy Software Efficiency and Renewable Energy http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/information/download_
Geothermal Heat Pump Geothermal Heat Pump
Consortium Website Consortium http://www.geoexchange.org/index.htm
Relative
Description Cost Tool Type Advantage
interactive website: water conservation, efficiency
and demand management information resource Free website 1
interactive website focused on composting toilets
and grey water; products, FAQs, publications, etc. Free website 1
Wastewater treatment manual Free publication 1
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 2
Perscriptive and performance-based provisions for $110, User's
Design Guides service water, etc.
power, lighting, provide recommendations for Manual $93 publication 3
achieving energy savings over the minimum code $59 (some
requirements of ASHRAE 90.1; cooperative effort guides still in
with USGBC, US DOE, AIA, IESNA, and NBI the works) publication 3
Guide book for exceeding minimum code
requirements for energy, step-by-step with lists of
criteria, resources, at all stages of design/build $70 publication 3
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 publication 1
listing of incentives by Sate free database 1
several years of publicly funded research on a wide
range of topics free publication 1
water saving tips, references, links; also a labeling
program - but relatively new free website 1
spreadsheet model that uses water/energy
relationship assumptions to analyze the potential of
water savings and associated energy savings Free software 1
case studies, publications, contractor lists, state
incentive programs, software links free website 1
TOOL TYPES
Software 1
Checklist/matrix 0
Publication 7
Database 1
Website 4
Total 13
Trialability Comments
3
3
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
3
3
TOOL TYPES 1 2 3 4 5
Software 6 5 22 0 3
Checklist/matrix 0 0 0 6 3
Publication 2 0 1 8 14
Database 1 1 2 21 3
Website 0 0 3 6 36
Total 9 6 28 41 59
NOTES
tools are counted for each occurance, thus those that repeat in more than one category are co
TOOL TYPES total occurances Tool Type Total Occurances
Software 64 Website 103
Checklist/matrix 18 Publication 83
Publication 83 Software 64
Database 62 Database 62
Website 103 Checklist/Matrix 18
Figure 3. Total Occurances by Tool Type
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Website Publication Software Database Checklist/Matrix
Tool Category Total Occurances
1 Life Cycle Costing
9
2 Life Cycle
Assessment
6
3 Energy Analysis
28
4 Product and Material
Specification
Figure 2. Total Occurances by Tool C
41
5 Education and Mechanical/Electric/Plumbing Systems
Professional
Airflow/Ventilation
Development 59
Lighting/Daylighting
6 Case Studies
15 Websites
7 Compliance/Code-
LEED-Recommended
checking/Standards
8 Site Planning/Landscape Design
8 Rating Tools Rating Tools
9
9 Site Compliance/Code-checking/Standards
Planning/Landscape Case Studies
Design
16 Education and Professional Development
10 LEED-Recommended Product and Material Specification
55
11 Websites 39 Energy Analysis
12 Lighting/Daylighting Life Cycle Assessment
13
Life Cycle Costing
13 Airflow/Ventilation
19
0
14 Mechanical/Electric/P
lumbing Systems
13
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Totals
0 2 1 4 2 0 7 11 1 64
0 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 18
2 3 2 6 31 4 0 3 7 83
9 3 0 4 10 4 1 2 1 62
4 0 0 2 10 30 5 3 4 103
15 8 9 16 55 39 13 19 13 330
330
ore than one category are counted more than once
Total Occurances
Checklist/Matrix
otal Occurances by Tool Category
10 20 30 40 50 60
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