LEED GA V4

Exam Preparation Course

By : Ahmed Essam , LEED AP BD+C
Hossam Saeed , LEED GA
 Course Outline :
Day1 : Lecture 1: Introduction to Green Building and LEED Credentials
Lecture 2: LEED Process

Day 2: Lecture 3: Location and Transportation

Lecture 4: Sustainable sites

Day 3: Lecture 5: Water efficiency

Lecture 6: Energy & atmosphere

Day 4: Lecture 7: Material Resources

Lecture 8: Indoor Environmental Quality

Day 5: Lecture 9: Innovation, Regional Priorities & Synergies

Lecture 10: LEED GA Exam Review

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
 Lecture 8:
Indoor Environmental Quality

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
This category addresses the myriad design strategies and environmental
factors—air quality, lighting quality, acoustic design, control over one’s
surroundings—that influence the way people learn, work, and live.

Two pre-requisites, 9 optional credits, a total of 16 possible points

(all categories except core and shell (10) & retail (15))

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control
2)Improve Ventilation

II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)

1)Day lighting
2)Views
3)Occupant Control
4)Acoustics

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Protecting the Site During Construction
• Checking the Air
• Secondhand Smoke
• CO2 Monitoring
• Material Off-gassing
• Radon
• Green Cleaning
• Entryways

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Protecting the Site During Construction:
1.Good housekeeping principles
2.Cleaning spills immediately
3.Proper ventilation
4.Dust control and mitigation
5.Requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators
6.Wrapping or covering ducts
7.Preventing fibrous material like carpet and insulation from getting wet

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Checking the Air
o Prior to allowing occupants in the building, it needs to be free of any
o contaminants. A couple of strategies for doing this are:
1.Flush out
2.Air quality testing

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Secondhand Smoke

Eliminating secondhand smoke (referred to as Environmental Tobacco

Smoke (ETS) in LEED) is a prerequisite for building certification because of
its importance.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
1)Source Control:
• Secondhand Smoke
Requirements
Prohibit smoking inside the building.

Prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas

located at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and
operable windows. Also prohibit smoking outside the property line in spaces
used for business purposes.

If
the requirement to prohibit smoking within 25 feet (7.5 meters) cannot be
implemented because of code, provide documentation of these regulations.

Signage must be posted within 10 feet (3 meters) of all building entrances

indicating the no-smoking policy.
LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course
Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
1)Source Control:
• Secondhand Smoke

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• CO2 Monitoring

Accurate monitoring of CO2 levels ensures that occupied spaces are

receiving enough ventilation.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Material Off-gassing
o Long-term exposure to VOCs in the indoor environment can contribute to sick
building syndrome (SBS).
o There are specific LEED credits related to:
1.Adhesives and sealants
2.Composite wood which is wood made from several materials
3.Paints & coatings
4.Flooring
5.Furniture & furnishings
6.Rooms containing equipment such as copiers

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Material Off-gassing

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Radon
o Radon is a cancer-causing natural
radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or
taste. Its presence in a home or office can
pose a danger to the health of the residents
and occupants.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Green Cleaning
o Green cleaning products are products that
have a lower negative impact than their
non-green counterparts, while performing
equally well and at a comparable cost.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

1)Source Control:
• Entryways
Doorways are a prime point for contaminants
entering a building. Consider adding metal
grates or walk-off mats at every entrance to
remove dirt, water, and contaminants from
shoes. This helps keep the indoor air clean and
reduce the cleaning chemicals used for
cleaning floors at entry points.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
2)Improve Ventilation:
o Minimum Air Quality
o Increase Ventilation
o Air Filters

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
2)Improve Ventilation:
o Minimum Air Quality
This ASHRAE standard (62.1-2010) sets
minimum ventilation rates and IAQ levels and
specifies that ventilation systems are designed
to reduce the potential for adverse health
effects.
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LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
2)Improve Ventilation:
o Increase Ventilation
Increasing the quantity of outdoor air will increase the quality of indoor air. If
too little outdoor air is entering a building, contaminants will build up and
occupant health will suffer. Providing more fresh air is a key factor in reducing
contaminants indoors.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
I.Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
2)Improve Ventilation:
o Air Filters

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)

1)Day lighting
2)Views
3)Occupant Control
4)Acoustics

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)
1)Day lighting

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)
2)Views
A high quality visual environment is
another factor in good IEQ. A view of
the outdoors provides a connection
between the occupant and nature
and is another way proven to
increase occupant comfort and
productivity.

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)

3)Occupant Control
1.Temperature (air, radiant, and surface)
2.Humidity
3.Air speed

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
II.Increase Occupant Comfort (IOC)
4)Acoustics

LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA
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LEED GA V4 Exam Preparation Course

Ahmed Essam, LEED AP BD+C - Hossam Saeed ,LEED GA