External Consideration |
Design Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
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| Site Selection |
- Renovated Structure |
X |
| Campus vs. High-Rise |
|
X |
| Solar Access & Orientation |
- east-west office design |
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| Prevailing Winds |
|
X |
| Adjacent Buildings |
|
X |
| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
- guidelines created and observed during construction |
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| Construction Waste Management |
- all the demolition material that could be salvaged was sent off to
recyclers |
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| Access/Egress & Circulation |
|
X |
| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact |
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| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
|
X |
| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
|
X |
| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
- CFCs have been virtually eliminated, & greenhouse and acid-rain
gases are expected to be cut by 60-80% |
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Transportation |
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| Biking /Walking |
- both are convenient |
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| Mass Transit |
- available |
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| Shuttle /Bus |
- available |
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| Commuter Rideshare |
- available |
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| Parking |
|
X |
Noise & Vibration |
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| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
- high insulation values to limit noise from surrounding environment |
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| Amount of noise released into environment |
- high insulation |
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Core
& Envelope |
Design
Considerations |
N/A |
Circulation |
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| Stairwell Placement |
- internal stairwells discourage unnecessary elevator use |
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| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
- open planned office with interior stairwell to open space up and allow
for daylighting |
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| Wayfinding |
|
X |
| Building Form /Shape |
|
X |
| Energy Efficiency |
- high-efficiency |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
- renovated to keep 19th century facade |
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HVAC |
|
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| Self-sufficient |
- not self-sufficient |
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| Renewable Fuels |
- solar power too expensive |
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| Fossil Fuels |
- gas-fired absorption heater and chiller provided at a single source |
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| Ventilation |
-outside air circulates within offices at 26 CFM per person |
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| Cooling System |
-air is conditioned w/ a high-efficiency , gas burning chiller |
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| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
- intake located on roof, away from street level, loading docks, etc. |
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| Personal Environment Modules |
- private offices have individually controlled heat, ventilation
& A/C |
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Glazing |
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| Lightshelves |
- not used |
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| Daylighting Monitors |
- full range dimming linked to the amount of daylight |
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| Occupancy Sensors |
- motion sensors |
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| Superwindows |
- Heat Mirror™ technology used- low emissivity, wavelength selective
coated film with a shade coefficient equal to .41 |
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| South Facing Glass |
- natural daylight incorporated at south-facing windows in order to allow
daylight to reach central areas |
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| Skylights & Clerestories |
- clerestory windows & skylight |
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| Courtyards & Atria |
- not used |
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Insulation / Energy Efficiency |
|
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| High Insulation |
- Air Krete™ blown into cavity walls. Wall insulation =
R-11, -ceiling insulation= R-30, -roof insulation= R-33 |
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| Low Emission |
- low emissive materials used |
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| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
- existing building reinforced |
|
| Earth Covered Building |
|
X |
| Asbestos |
- removed from existing building |
|
Building Lifecycle/ Longevity |
|
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| Adaptive Reuse |
- renovated old structure |
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| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
- duct systems allow for easy maintenance |
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Materials |
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| Natural Materials |
- carpet padding -100% hair and jute on homosote |
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| Recyclable & Renewable |
- floor tiles are recycled glass, countertops are recycled plastic,
recycled newsprint used in underlaying for carpeting |
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| Local Materials |
- used when possible |
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| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
-manufacturing history of every specified material, system and product
analyzed |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
- Use of materials that are harmonious with environment |
|
Roofing |
|
|
| Storm Water Drainage |
|
X |
| Roof Top Units |
|
X |
| Solar Units |
|
X |
| Indoor Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Space Planning |
|
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| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
- open office plan with |
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| Shared spaces |
- shared work spaces available |
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| Telecommuters |
- not discussed |
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Indoor Air Quality |
|
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| Air Changes per hour |
- indoor air changes 6.2 times/hour |
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| Smoking Policy |
- no smoking policy |
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| Air Filtration |
- 80% particulates filtered from air |
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| Natural Ventilation |
- windows used for natural ventilation |
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| Building Materials |
- materials give off few or no chemicals, undyed wool carpets, carpet
padding 100% recycled paper & 80% particulates are filtered from the air |
|
| "Breathing Skin" |
|
X |
| Pesticide Use |
-not permitted |
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| Indoor Flora |
- individual preference |
|
Lighting |
|
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| Natural Daylighting |
- south facing glass, large amount of windows, interior walls
incorporate partially glazed walls to further permit daylight into interior areas |
|
| Artificial Lighting |
- high-efficiency fluorescents, pendant light fixtures,
compact-fluorescent task lights, |
|
| Circuiting & Switching |
- office lights-controlled by heat sensors |
|
| Material
/ Product Content |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Furniture |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- recycled Herman Miller components system utilized |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
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| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
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| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
- recycled and reusable |
|
Walls & Partitions |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- wallboard contains recycled paper and partially recycled gypsum
core |
|
| Raw Materials |
- paper |
|
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
- recycled content |
|
Fabrics |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- used when available |
|
| Raw Materials |
- used when available |
|
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
- natural materials used |
|
Flooring & Carpeting |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- Floor tiles- recycled glass, Carpet- undyed wool, carpet padding- 100%
recycled paper |
|
| Raw Materials |
- |
|
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
-natural materials used |
|
Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
- faucets conserve water, pumps, fans and motors are "smart" |
|
Finishes & Laminates |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- countertops made of recycled plastic |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- Manufacturing history of every specified material and product analyzed
by architect |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
" " |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- minimization of toxic content is primary objective |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
- manufacturer who employs methods which result in maximum resource
conservation of all resource materials and minimum upstream & downstream impact is
preferable, -recycling chute system for bottles, cans, mixed paper & white paper |
|
| Product Distribution |
- product should require a minimum of inherent energy in its
transportation |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- tested and analyzed |
|
| Disposal & Renewability |
- performance- each material or product must have been on the market for
at least 2 years or longer in order to illustrate a successful track record, -recycled
organic garbage is shredded & redistributed to the soil on the rooftop terrace garden |
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