Calculating LEED Credits with RevitCalculating LEED Credits with Revit

Marie Fisher LEED AP

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Calculating LEED Credits with RevitCalculating LEED Credits with Revit

Overview of different methodologies for using Revit as a toolOverview of different methodologies for using Revit as a toolfor validating sustainable designs Defining Shared Parameters: what are they and how they work Defining calculated values and conditional statements Examples of the above in action: working through real credits inthe model Overview of the Autodesk LEED Scorecard Template anddiscussion of workflow

Marie Fisher LEED AP

discussion of workflow Additional resources

Marie Fisher LEED AP

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Revit & LEED:REVIT & LEED:UTILIZING THE MODEL TORevit & LEED:UTILIZING THE MODEL TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY GOALSGOALS

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Methods for utilizing the model:1 Inside Revit1. Inside Revit

1. Counting/Calculating directly (Roof Area) 2. Shared Parameters/Calculated Values (% of Roof

Area)2. Exporting the Model for 3rd Party Analysis Software

1. Energy Modelinggy g2. Solar Studies3. Daylighting

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Just press a buttonyeah right!!1. Revit 2009 and LEED NC 2.2

1. According to spreadsheet from AU, out of 69 points 15 Not Possible at this time either69 points, 15 Not Possible at this time either directly, using shared parameters, or using 3rdParty software. That means 54 are!

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Specifics for this presentation: 1st Credit1. Based on LEED NC v2.22. Looking at SS Credit 7.2, option 1

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

SRI Values Assumed: 1st Credit

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Submittal Documentation: 1st Credit

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Specifics for this presentation: 2nd Credit1. Based on LEED NC v2.22. Looking at WE Credit 3.1

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Flush/Flow Rates Assumed: 2nd Credit

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Submittal Documentation: 2nd Credit

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Specifics for this presentation: 3rd Credit1. Based on LEED NC v2.22. Looking at MR Credit 7

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Submittal Documentation: 3rd Credit

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Overview:1. Its all about the shared parameters and calculated

values.2 Build Families with pertinent data to use again and2. Build Families with pertinent data to use again and

again.3. Autodesk Template is a starting point.4. Add Data to the template for easy reuse on future

same version LEED projects.

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Additional Resources:1. AU Presentations (Handouts and Spreadsheet)2. Template from Autodesk (AU Course: AB204-2)3 Book Green BIM by Krygiel and Nies3. Book Green BIM by Krygiel and Nies4. Websites for Green Building Studio, IES, and Ecotect5. And of course, CMI!

CADD Microsystems, Inc.

Whats NextWhats Next

Intro to Revit Architecture Seminar March 5 Alexandria VAIntro to Revit Architecture Seminar March 5 Alexandria, VARevit Architecture Training March 9-12 Baltimore, MDRevit MEP Seminar March 18 Alexandria, VARevitDC User Group March 19 Rosslyn, VATips and Tricks seminar March 24 Baltimore, MDRevit Architecture Workshop March 26 Alexandria, VARevit MEP Workshop April 9 Baltimore, MD

Thank You! Please dont forget to turn in your surveysThank You! Please dont forget to turn in your surveys.

CADD Microsystems, Inc.