| External
Consideration |
Design Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
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| Site Selection |
-renovated a former fire extinguisher manufacturing plant, original site altered
minimally |
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| Campus vs. High-Rise |
- one story office and warehouse |
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| Solar Access & Orientation |
-east-west axis |
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| Prevailing Winds |
|
X |
| Adjacent Buildings |
|
X |
| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
-attempts to minimize destruction and maximize reuse of existing materials |
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| Construction Waste Management |
-reused existing foundations, exterior walls, roofing, windows, lighting & HVAC
units. -number of existing building materials donated to Habitat for Humanity |
|
| Access/Egress & Circulation |
|
X |
| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact |
|
|
| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
-extensive mature vegetation in the area, new vegetation added to areas between
operable exterior office windows |
|
| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
-initiated a review procedure for groundwater control |
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| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
-use of nontoxic products, maintains a testing lab for presence of bacteria and
problematic chemicals |
|
Transportation |
|
|
| Biking /Walking |
-remote location |
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| Mass Transit |
-remote location |
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| Shuttle /Bus |
-remote location |
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| Commuter Rideshare |
|
X |
| Parking |
-parking provided for 220 cars |
|
Noise & Vibration |
|
|
| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
-vegetation added to increase acoustic privacy |
|
| Amount of noise released into environment |
-vegetation added to increase acoustic privacy |
|
Core &
Envelope |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Circulation |
|
|
| Stairwell Placement |
|
X |
| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
-reused existing HVAC |
|
| Wayfinding |
|
X |
| Building Form /Shape |
-reused existing warehouse |
|
| Energy Efficiency |
-outside air units retrofitted with economizers |
|
| Harmony w/Environment |
- located in industrial setting |
|
| HVAC |
|
|
| Self-sufficient |
|
X |
| Renewable Fuels |
-future implementation of solar heated hot water |
|
| Fossil Fuels |
-utilized existing HVAC system and updated with economizers |
|
| Ventilation |
-existing operable windows, HVAC ductwork removed and new installed |
|
| Cooling System |
-original maintained and economizer added on, -utilize outside air below 55° as a
means of cooling |
|
| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
- retained original locations, some added to roof |
|
| Personal Environment Modules |
|
X |
| Glazing |
|
|
| Lightshelves |
|
X |
| Daylighting Monitors |
-incorporated daylighting monitors to provide natural light throughout entire office
area |
|
| Occupancy Sensors |
-occupancy sensors in offices, conference, training and labs turn off lights
when unoccupied |
|
| Superwindows |
|
X |
| South Facing Glass |
-east-west axis provides excellent opportunity for daylighting |
|
| Skylights & Clerestories |
- enclosed offices w/clerestories and interior windows admit maximum daylight |
|
| Courtyards & Atria |
|
X |
| Insulation / Energy Efficiency |
|
|
| High Insulation |
-previous insulation kept |
|
| Low Emission |
|
X |
| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
|
X |
| Earth Covered Building |
|
X |
| Asbestos |
-asbestos was found in building, and removal executed |
|
| Building Lifecycle/ Longevity |
|
|
| Adaptive Reuse |
- reused existing manufacturing plant |
|
| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
|
X |
| Materials |
|
|
| Natural Materials |
- cost prohibitive |
|
| Recyclable & Renewable |
-several materials used in the renovation contained recycled content waste |
|
| Local Materials |
- Using local materials when cost -effective |
|
| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
-designers took steps that were economically viable to reduce the presence of toxic
substances |
|
| Harmony w/Environment |
-retained as a warehouse |
|
| Roofing |
|
|
| Storm Water Drainage |
|
X |
| Roof Top Units |
-used to collect daylight |
|
| Solar Units |
-considered, but too expensive at the outset |
|
| Indoor Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Space Planning |
|
|
| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
|
X |
| Shared spaces |
- warehouse & offices are open plan |
|
| Telecommuters |
|
X |
| Indoor Air Quality |
|
|
| Air Changes per hour |
-offices receive 1.5 CFMs per sf, laboratories 2 CFM per sf, & .7 CFMs per sf in
the warehouse |
|
| Smoking Policy |
|
X |
| Air Filtration |
|
X |
| Natural Ventilation |
-operable windows in offices |
|
| Building Materials |
- most reused from existing building |
|
| "Breathing Skin" |
- utilize outside air to cool |
|
| Pesticide Use |
- not permitted |
|
| Indoor Flora |
- individual preference |
|
| Lighting |
|
|
| Natural Daylighting |
- incorporation of daylighting monitors provides natural light throughout the entire
office area |
|
| Artificial Lighting |
- used existing High Pressure Sodium with modified layout, installed new T-8 energy
efficient bulbs in electronic ballasts |
|
| Circuiting & Switching |
|
X |
| Material /
Product Content |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Furniture |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-existing workstations from the previous headquarters in NJ were relocated, repaired
and reused |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
| Walls & Partitions |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-client requested that non-toxic & recycled content products be used wherever
feasible |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
-warehouse repainted with a high-durability, non-VOC paint |
|
| Renewability |
- attempts to locate durable materials |
|
Fabrics |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- furnishings recycled from previous headquarters |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Renewability |
- attempts to locate durable materials |
|
Flooring & Carpeting |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- natural linoleum flooring recommended, but due to cost vinyl flooring used |
|
| Raw Materials |
- lobby tiles made from crushed light bulb slag |
|
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- when cost effective, used recycled appliances |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Renewability |
- utilize energy efficient , -low flush toilets use only 1.5 gallons per
flush, but require more than one flush per use |
|
Finishes & Laminates |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
- consult The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings for efficiency info. |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
- utilized recycled products when available |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS, on-site testing and phone conferences with manufacturers provide the basis for
evaluation of materials |
|
| Disposal & Renewability |
- recycling policy in-house |
|
External Considerations Case Study