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Is anyone aware of a data base that tracks National Register properties that are also LEED certified? I have not had success in obtaining this information form GBCI or NPS.

Thank you.

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Monica Green AIA
Westlake Reed Leskosky Architects
Cleveland OH
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Monica,
I have made a similar pursuit recently as well, and found no good resource. 
It seems the best information may be available from the State Historic Preservation Offices, in each state.  In Pennsylvania we had a symposium last year that brought together preservation and green building professionals, and it was very well done. 
I think a project to put together such a database would be invaluable in helping to overcome the perception in both groups that there are irreconciable conflicts between the goals of preservation and those of sustainability - which is just not the case.
Many in the preservation community worry about solar panels being visibly perched on roofs of our monuments, and green building designers assume they need to replace windows and use toxic materials like paint remover, leading to indoor air problems.
I think that with an intelligent team approach, all of these objectives can be achieved with little conflict.
Well, this response is longer than the simple answer you are expecting.  Unfortunately I think the simple answer is no, there is no such database.
Thanks

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Sherman Aronson AIA
BLT Architects
Philadelphia PA
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I recently ran across an article on the Lincoln Cottage in Washington D.C., which described the sustainable design aspects of it's renovation as a visitor center for the President Lincoln and Soldier's Home National Monument.  According to the project website, it earned LEED-NC Gold ranking in 2009 and is the first National Trust Historic Site to earn LEED certification.  I've also just heard of a documentary, The  Greenest Building, which in part was supported by the National Trust.  Maybe the National Trust and the Park Service are good places to look for additional information.
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Michelle Dildey AIA
Lodi CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-24-2011 14:13
From: Sherman Aronson
Subject: National Register and LEED

Monica,
I have made a similar pursuit recently as well, and found no good resource. 
It seems the best information may be available from the State Historic Preservation Offices, in each state.  In Pennsylvania we had a symposium last year that brought together preservation and green building professionals, and it was very well done. 
I think a project to put together such a database would be invaluable in helping to overcome the perception in both groups that there are irreconciable conflicts between the goals of preservation and those of sustainability - which is just not the case.
Many in the preservation community worry about solar panels being visibly perched on roofs of our monuments, and green building designers assume they need to replace windows and use toxic materials like paint remover, leading to indoor air problems.
I think that with an intelligent team approach, all of these objectives can be achieved with little conflict.
Well, this response is longer than the simple answer you are expecting.  Unfortunately I think the simple answer is no, there is no such database.
Thanks

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Sherman Aronson AIA
BLT Architects
Philadelphia PA
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Charlotte Bonini Ph.D. of the National Trust recently asked a similar question and seems to be looking into this question. While I do not know of any databases concerning this subject, Jean Carroon's book, Sustainable Preservation, Greening Existing Buildings, presents several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which are also LEED certified. Many of the buildings are presented as case studies and include relevant information. 

I am a LEED AP and also on the USGBC West Regional Committee.  I'm just starting the LEED review of an adobe structure on the National Register.  This house (the previous residence of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor) has been saved and relocated on a city property and will be used by the community (requiring public accessibility).

I'm very interested in this conversation and would like to hear from anyone who may know of a similar type project.  The USGBC is very supportive of reuse and restoration; I agree that getting the right people around the table would lead to a better understanding of the issues and challenges and ultimately to a collection of best practices.  
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Bonnie Richardson AIA LEED AP
Architect/Principal Planner
City of Tempe
Tempe AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-28-2011 15:58
From: Karin Link
Subject: National Register and LEED


Charlotte Bonini Ph.D. of the National Trust recently asked a similar question and seems to be looking into this question. While I do not know of any databases concerning this subject, Jean Carroon's book, Sustainable Preservation, Greening Existing Buildings, presents several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which are also LEED certified. Many of the buildings are presented as case studies and include relevant information. 

Karin Link, Assoc. AIA, M.S.

Thomas Street History Services

705 East Thomas St, #204

Seattle, WA 98102

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Karin Link Assoc. AIA
Seattle WA
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