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LEED for Homes Illinois: Healthier, Greener Living Across the Midwest

The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) champions sustainable residential building throughout Illinois. Explore our events, discover how to build to LEED, review the advantages of certification, and access practical tools for your project team.

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Upcoming Events

October 2013

Affordable Green Remodeling with IL GreenStar — Oct 24, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

November 2013

IL GreenStar Remodeling Training — Nov 04, 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Understanding LEED for Homes — Nov 07, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Asthma and Housing Symposium — Nov 13, 8:00 am–1:00 pm
Understanding the Living Building Challenge 6 Hour Seminar — Nov 15, 9:00 am–4:30 pm

December 2013

Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business Conference — Dec 10–Dec 11, All Day

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Have questions about LEED for Homes? Reach us toll-free at 888-LEED-AP H (888-533-3274) or send a message to [email protected].

The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) is a 501c3 non-profit organization and gratefully welcomes your donations.

Green Building Resources

16 ways to Green Your Home
AES Education and Training
AES Home Page
Eco Home Products
Existing Homes – Green Guide
Green Bean Chicago
LEED AP + Homes Practice Exam
LEED for Homes eligibility
LEED for Homes – Builder FAQs
LEED for Homes – Consumer FAQs

Useful Organizations

Become a LEED Professional
Eco Achievers education
Illinois Solar Energy Association
ReBuilding Exchange
USGBC – LEED Homes Education
USGBC – Illinois Chapter
USGBC – LEED for Homes

LEED-H Tools for Project Teams

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Curious why you should build or remodel to LEED for Homes standards? Discover the benefits here.

General Resources

Download the newest LEED for Homes Checklist (XLS) along with the Rating System Overview (PDF) that guides you through it. Additional USGBC links explain how multi-family buildings can pursue LEED for Homes Midrise and offer homebuilder resources for LEED projects.

Find a LEED AP + Homes — search for credentialed experts to support your project, or become a LEED AP + Homes yourself.

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Specific LEED-H Credit Resources

Rating System 1-page Snapshot — a handy tool for initial project scoring, as a guide during a LEED design charrette, and as a takeaway for educational events.
Download the Basic Operations Training manual (AE1.1). The LEED for Homes Operations & Maintenance (HOM) Manual supports the LEED for Homes prerequisite AE 1: Education of the Homeowner or Tenant and offers tips for maintaining a LEED-certified home. Be sure to read the Project Team Instructions on properly using and customizing the manual.
Order LEED-H Signage that satisfies the Awareness and Education (AE) 1.3 requirement — an easy, inexpensive point!
LL5, LL6 Tool – Walkscore: a valuable site used by location experts (including real estate professionals) to show walkability and walking distance (not as the crow flies) to community services, mass transit, and open space such as parks.
Painting for LEED — learn how paints contribute to Materials and Resources (MR 2.2) credits in a LEED for Homes project.
Salvaged Materials in LEED for Homes — learn how reclaimed materials let you double up on points under the Materials and Resources (MR 2.2) credits.

Easy, Cheap Points: Pre-approved Innovation & Design (ID) Points

Utility Tracking — sign up for USGBC’s BPP process to earn an Innovation credit (ID3) and rewards for your new efficient home from local and national retailers.
Energy Management & Monitoring System
Acoustic Comfort
Approved ID Request — specifically for adjacent multi-family units
ADA Visitability — making a home ADA-friendly for visitors
ADA Universal Design — making a home ADA-compliant
Food Garden — incorporated into the landscape plan

Other Resources

Have an existing home that isn’t quite ready for LEED? Learn from standards that can influence smaller remodeling projects at ReGreenProgram.org. Find local contractors, designers, and resources, and ask a professional expert your questions at GreenHomeGuide.com. Browse products for a greener home.

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