External Consideration |
Design Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
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| Site Selection |
- set into a hillside |
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| Campus vs. High-Rise |
-campus setting with an existing Gap building across the
street |
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| Solar Access & Orientation |
-east-west orientation in order to maximize southern sun |
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| Prevailing Winds |
-outside air used to cool interior |
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| Adjacent Buildings |
- visual access minimized by natural growth |
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| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
-minimized through an initiative |
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| Construction Waste Management |
-recycled waste as appropriate |
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| Access/Egress & Circulation |
|
X |
| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact
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| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
- roof is planted with native grasses, grove of oak
trees maintained, and native plants restored to site |
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| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
-undulating roof catches and filters storm water |
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| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
-attempts made to restore natural ecosystem of the region |
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Transportation |
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| Biking /Walking |
-accessible |
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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 |
- parking is hidden in a four-level structure built partially
underground |
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Noise & Vibration
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| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
-grass-covered roof helps provide acoustical insulation from
San Francisco Airport nearby |
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| Amount of noise released into environment |
-grass-covered roof helps provide acoustical insulation |
|
Core & Envelope |
Design
Considerations |
N/A
|
Circulation |
|
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| Stairwell Placement |
|
X |
| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
-a system of raised floors, louvers, and fans draws night air
through building to cool concrete mass, and heat generated through machines and people to
obviate need for additional heat |
|
| Wayfinding |
|
X |
| Building Form /Shape |
-undulating building form designed to capture more daylight
opportunities |
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| Energy Efficiency |
-system of raised floors, louvers, and fans has enabled the
building to expend 30% less energy than is required by CA. regulations |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
-grass-covered roof to "rebuild" environment into
the structure |
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HVAC |
|
|
| Self-sufficient |
|
X |
| Renewable Fuels |
- natural daylighting and air used to warm and cool the
building |
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| Fossil Fuels |
- electrical heat generated through machines and people to
obviate need for additional heat |
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| Ventilation |
-modular carpet tiles and floor vents provide flexible 100%
fresh air delivery wherever desired |
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| Cooling System |
-a system of raised floors, louvers, and fans draws night air
through building to cool concrete mass |
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| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
- air intake at raised floor |
|
| Personal Environment Modules |
- flexible operation of vents and fans |
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Glazing |
|
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| Lightshelves |
|
X |
| Daylighting Monitors |
- broad light monitors above each atrium follow east-west axis
to maximize exposure to the southern sun |
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| Occupancy Sensors |
-shut off lights when offices are empty |
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| Superwindows |
|
X |
| South Facing Glass |
-light monitors follow the east-west axis to maximize exposure
to southern sun |
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| Skylights & Clerestories |
-clerestories provide daylighting |
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| Courtyards & Atria |
-atriums throughout building filled with natural plants |
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Insulation / Energy
Efficiency |
|
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| High Insulation |
- grass roof provides thermal insulation |
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| Low Emission |
-non-toxic using natural ventilation |
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| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
-grass roof |
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| Earth Covered Building |
-grass roof |
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| Asbestos |
|
X |
Building Lifecycle/
Longevity |
|
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| Adaptive Reuse |
-designed to be used as residential housing later |
|
| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
- "Smart" building is computer monitored to adjust
according to temperature |
|
Materials |
|
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| Natural Materials |
-stone and metal |
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| Recyclable & Renewable |
-encouraged to use recycled materials |
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| Local Materials |
-minimize amount of embodied energy |
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| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
-encouraged to use low-toxic building materials |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
-grass roof designed to "blend" into natural
surroundings |
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Roofing |
|
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| Storm Water Drainage |
- grass roof catches and filters storm water |
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| Roof Top Units |
-daylighting monitors to maximize incoming southern sun |
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| Solar Units |
- daylighting monitors |
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| Indoor
Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Space Planning |
|
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| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
- open office plan |
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| Shared spaces |
- shared work spaces available |
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| Telecommuters |
- not discussed |
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Indoor Air Quality |
|
|
| Air Changes per hour |
|
X |
| Smoking Policy |
- no smoking policy |
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| Air Filtration |
-natural ventilation allows allergenic particulate matter to
enter indoor air circulation |
|
| Natural Ventilation |
- raised floor and floor vents permit fresh air intake |
|
| Building Materials |
-stone, glass and metal |
|
| "Breathing Skin" |
- louver system allows building to breathe |
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| Pesticide Use |
-not permitted |
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| Indoor Flora |
-indoor flora throughout atria areas |
|
Lighting |
|
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| Natural Daylighting |
- broad light monitors following east-west axis maximize
exposure to the high southern sun |
|
| Artificial Lighting |
- computers raise the artificial light level as light
levels decrease |
|
| Circuiting & Switching |
- computerized lighting system |
|
| Material / Product Content |
Design
Considerations |
N/A |
Furniture |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- empower employees to find re-uses for fixtures and
appliances |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase low emissive, low toxic products |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Walls & Partitions
|
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- natural materials used when feasible |
|
| Raw Materials |
-obtain materials that are safely grown or removed from the
earth |
|
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase low emissive, low toxic products |
|
| Renewability |
- recycled content |
|
Fabrics |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase low emissive, low toxic products |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Flooring &
Carpeting |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- wood, stone |
|
| Raw Materials |
- modular carpet tiles |
|
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- low emissive materials selected |
|
| Renewability |
- permits natural ventilation |
|
Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- empower employees to find re-uses for fixtures and
appliances |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase low emissive, low toxic products |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Finishes &
Laminates |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- natural finishes utilized to minimize emissions |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
-select products that have been obtained in environmentally
intelligent ways |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-select products that have been manufactured in
environmentally intelligent ways |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase low emissive, low toxic products |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
- encourage employees to purchase products that contain high
percentages of post-consumer recycled material |
|
| Product Distribution |
-minimize the embodied energy in travel |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- purchase products that have low emissions |
|
| Disposal & Renewability |
- recycle and reduce waste |
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