External Consideration |
Design Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
|
|
| Site Selection |
|
X |
| Campus vs. High-Rise |
-high-rise |
|
| Solar Access & Orientation |
|
X |
| Prevailing Winds |
|
X |
| Adjacent Buildings |
- located within metropolitan district |
|
| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
|
X |
| Construction Waste Management |
|
X |
| Access/Egress & Circulation |
|
X |
| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact |
|
|
| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
|
X |
| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
|
X |
| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
|
X |
Transportation |
|
|
| Biking /Walking |
- accessible |
|
| Mass Transit |
- available |
|
| Shuttle /Bus |
- available |
|
| Commuter Rideshare |
- available |
|
| Parking |
- limited availability |
|
Noise & Vibration |
|
|
| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
|
X |
| Amount of noise released into environment |
- high insulation provides acoustical privacy |
|
Core
& Envelope |
Design
Considerations |
N/A |
Circulation |
|
|
| Stairwell Placement |
|
X |
| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
-gas-fired absorption system to save 47% of typical energy use |
|
| Wayfinding |
|
X |
| Building Form /Shape |
|
X |
| Energy Efficiency |
- 47% energy saved |
|
| Harmony w/Environment |
|
X |
HVAC |
|
|
| Self-sufficient |
|
X |
| Renewable Fuels |
|
X |
| Fossil Fuels |
-gas-fired absorption system |
|
| Ventilation |
-ventilation fans are used to closely match the supply of the HVAC demand |
|
| Cooling System |
-air conditioning within gas-fired absorption system |
|
| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
|
X |
| Personal Environment Modules |
-personal climate control units installed in all perimeter offices to give
people control over their own environment |
|
Glazing |
|
|
| Lightshelves |
-lightshelves and architectural notches take full advantage of daylighting
features |
|
| Daylighting Monitors |
|
X |
| Occupancy Sensors |
|
X |
| Superwindows |
-filled with argon these windows keep out unwanted heat from teh sun
during the summer, and reflect heat back into office during winter |
|
| South Facing Glass |
|
X |
| Skylights & Clerestories |
-installed clerestory windows in the interior walls of the window offices |
|
| Courtyards & Atria |
|
X |
Insulation / Energy Efficiency |
|
|
| High Insulation |
- 3.5inches of fiberglass batt in walls to achieve an R-11 value |
|
| Low Emission |
- attached using a water-based non-toxic glue |
|
| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
- Straw used to create insulation |
|
| Earth Covered Building |
|
X |
| Asbestos |
|
X |
Building Lifecycle/ Longevity |
|
|
| Adaptive Reuse |
|
X |
| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
|
X |
Materials |
|
|
| Natural Materials |
-reduce or substitute for the use of wood wherever possible to reduce the
pressure of excessive harvesting on out nation's forest |
|
| Recyclable & Renewable |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, recycled, low-toxic materials to
reduce toxic emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Local Materials |
-local materials utilized when available |
|
| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
-use low-toxic materials to reduce toxic emissions from unsustainable
manufacturing processes |
|
| Harmony w/Environment |
-downtown metropolitan area |
|
Roofing |
|
|
| Storm Water Drainage |
|
X |
| Roof Top Units |
|
X |
| Solar Units |
|
X |
| Indoor Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Space Planning |
|
|
| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
|
X |
| Shared spaces |
|
X |
| Telecommuters |
|
X |
Indoor Air Quality |
|
|
| Air Changes per hour |
|
X |
| Smoking Policy |
- no smoking policy |
|
| Air Filtration |
- filtration part of HVAC system |
|
| Natural Ventilation |
- no operable windows |
|
| Building Materials |
-natural and synthetic, non-toxic materials used |
|
| "Breathing Skin" |
|
X |
| Pesticide Use |
|
X |
| Indoor Flora |
|
X |
Lighting |
|
|
| Natural Daylighting |
-optimization of natural daylighting through light shelves |
|
| Artificial Lighting |
-task/ambient lighting strategy used to minimize the amount of electric
lighting required in the office, -use of T-8 tri-phosphor and compact fluorescent lamps |
|
| Circuiting & Switching |
-differential lighting levels |
|
| Material
/ Product Content |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Furniture |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- certified wood |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- manufacturers practice eco-friendly acquisition |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
- utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local materials |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Walls & Partitions |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- stramit core doors, recycled gypsum, wheatboard, gridcore |
|
| Raw Materials |
- straw and synthetic gypsum |
|
| Acquisition |
-excessive straw grown and is difficult to dispose of, used to create
walls, -eliminate need for mining gypsum |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
-local materials |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Fabrics |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- DesignTex- William McDonough textiles |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- acquired through eco-friendly processes |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Renewability |
|
X |
Flooring & Carpeting |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-natural linoleum flooring, stoneware alabaster tile,- Amber Wave by
Interface Inc. which contains a small amount of recycled nylon and is solution dyed |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- manufacturers practice eco-friendly acquisition |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local materials used when available |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes, environmentally- friendly adhesive |
|
| Renewability |
|
|
Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- manufacturers practice eco-friendly acquisition |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local materials used when available |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Renewability |
-sun frost refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher -energy efficient and
environmentally friendly equipment |
|
Finishes & Laminates |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
- use of recycled and natural laminates |
|
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
- manufacturers practice eco-friendly acquisition |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
-utilize manufacturers who practice sustainable processes |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local materials used when available |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Renewability |
- recyclable products |
|
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
- used throughout office building |
|
| Product Distribution |
- use local materials & products |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
-use innovative, natural, renewable, low-toxic materials to reduce toxic
emissions from unsustainable manufacturing processes |
|
| Disposal & Renewability |
|
X |
Case Studies
External Considerations