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The Sustainable Client

The Sustainable Client. Communication. Sustainable Window. Opportunity. Time. per·cep·tion. p r-’sep-sh n n- 1 obs : CONSCIOUSNESS 2 a mental image: CONCEPT 3 a sensation interpreted in the light of experience. e. e. Architecture has evolved from a necessity to an art form

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The Sustainable Client

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  1. The Sustainable Client

  2. Communication

  3. Sustainable Window Opportunity Time

  4. per·cep·tion \p r-’sep-sh n\n- 1 obs: CONSCIOUSNESS 2 a mental image: CONCEPT 3 a sensation interpreted in the light of experience e e

  5. Architecture has evolved from a necessity to an art form to a business tool Learn how to work with your architect to achieve projects of greater value

  6. Six Goals that Determine the Value of a Project 1. Reduce Construction Costs 2. Reduce Operation & Maintenance Costs 3. Increase Productivity of Occupants 4. Reduce Energy Costs 5. Shorten Construction Schedule 6. Increase the Return on your Investment All 6 goals can be achieved while maintaining high aesthetic design standards and meeting or beating time constraints

  7. Achieving the 6 Goals Impacts 10 Areas of Design 1. Siting 2. Waste Management 3. Materials Selection 4. Energy Efficiency 5. Renewable Energy 6. Indoor Air Quality 7. Landscaping 8. Exterior/Building Design 9. Water Conservation 10. Water Quality

  8. Goal 1: Reduce Construction Costs Siting Waste Management Materials Selection Energy Efficiency Landscaping Rehabilitate an existing site Reuse/renovate existing structure Salvage materials for reuse/resale Use salvaged/refurbished materials Factory finishes over site finishing Concrete rubble as sub-base fill for pavement Fly ash or blast furnace slag in cement Use natural ventilation and passive energy design for heating and cooling Install waste heat recovery system to preheat air or water Eliminate permanent irrigation systems

  9. Case Study • Pacific Place Shopping Mall • Seattle, Washington • Developing a comprehensive Construction • Waste Management Plan achieved: • 10,798 tons of concrete hauled offsite for recycling • 1,157 tons of scrap iron and metal sold • 12,034 tons of concrete crushed and reused for another project • 764 tons of wood recycled to paper pulp • Savings from tipping fees and monies from salvage were calculated at $140,000.

  10. Pacific Place

  11. Goal 2: Reduce Operation & Maintenance Costs Siting Waste Management Materials Selection Indoor Air Quality Landscaping Use light-colored, low-albedo finishes Provide recycling facilities for building occupants Select finishes for ease of maintenance Use a permanent monitoring system Design entryway to prevent contamination Use indigenous plantings Cluster plantings Eliminate permanent irrigation systems

  12. Goal 2: Reduce Operation & Maintenance Costs (Continued) Exterior/Building Design Water Quality Water Conservation Shade impermeable surfaces Implement on-site biological waste water treatment Specify water conserving fixtures Use gray water system Use water conserving cooling towers Implement water efficient landscaping

  13. Case Study • Southern California Gas Company’s • Energy Resource Center • Energy Resource Center (ERC) provides: • Recycling bin for cardboard & office paper • Kitchen bins for cans, glass, & plastic • Recycling containers in every workspace • These programs recycle approximately 2 tons of materials monthly for a cost savings to ERC operations of $36,000.00 annually

  14. Energy Resource Center

  15. Goal 3: Increasing Productivity Siting Materials Selection Energy Efficiency Indoor Air Quality Exterior/Building Design Water Quality Orient buildings to capture natural light Limit volatile organic compounds (VOC) Allow tenants individual control over light and air Use of daylight Maintain high indoor air quality standards Limit VOC’s, dust/debris, bacterial growth Use of light shelves and shading devices Keep views to the exterior open Provide water filtration system for drinking water

  16. Case Study • Southern California Gas Company’s • Energy Resource Center • The Energy Resource Center (ERC) has implemented an approach to indoor air quality addressing four basic factors: • HVAC design & operating considerations • HVAC pathways kept from contamination sources • Activities performed by the facilities occupants • Implemented a strict “No Smoking” policy • ERC staff averaged 14.57 “sick” hours /employee vs.. 16.27 “sick” hours/employee for field staff and 21.38 “sick” hours/employee for the company wide management training group

  17. Case Study • Herman Miller • SQA Building • Three key concepts guided the design for this building: • Occupant comfort, health, & communications • Exterior/Interior environment integration • Use of natural daylighting • As a result of these design concepts, worker effectiveness rose from 98.54% to 99.53% and work quality rose from 98.97% to 99.23%

  18. Herman Miller SQA

  19. Comparison Between Window Proximity & Health Complaints

  20. Goal 4: Reduce Energy Costs Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Landscaping Exterior/Building Design Use fluorescent fixtures in lieu of incandescent Use lighting sensors Natural ventilation for cooling Use a waste heat recovery system Use integrated renewable energy sources Use “net metering” Energy modeling Shade western facades Utilize tree lines to direct airflow Use sun-shading devices and light shelves Optimize building insulation Optimize glazing

  21. Case Study • Herman Miller • SQA Building • Extensive use of natural light: • Use of windows and clerestory oriented to the south for maximum solar gain • Use of light shelves • Use of Highly efficient light fixtures • Use of dimmable light controls with sensors • As a result annual energy savings are calculated at $35,000.00.

  22. Case Study Herman Miller SQA Building Electrical and mechanical systems were designed for maximum efficiency Use passive solar heating and natural ventilation for thermal comfort As a result natural gas costs have decreased 7% and electric costs have decreased 18%

  23. Goal 5: Shorten Construction Schedule Siting Waste Management Materials Selection Landscaping Rehabilitate an existing site Reuse/renovate an existing structure Use of locally manufactured materials Use of indigenous plantings

  24. Case Study • Herman Miller • SQA Building • Use of building materials produced locally • Use of landscape plantings indigenous to the area • As a result, the 295,000 square foot building was constructed in only 18 months

  25. Goal 6: Increasing Return on Investment Siting Exterior/Building Design Provide transit and pedestrian links to mass transit Design with future resale in mind

  26. Case Study Offices for Gap Inc. San Bruno, California This building was designed to be reused as either commercial space, or a residential complex. Slab to slab clearances are held at 12 feet instead of 10 feet, and a modular plan for ease of reconfiguration to apartments.

  27. Gap Building

  28. Conclusion: You may have noticed that these efficiency gains are an outgrowth of environmentally sustainable design. This is no coincidence. Sustainable design yields benefits to your bottom line while increasing the goodwill your business enjoys locally and globally. A survey of architects suggests that they are knowledgeable of sustainable design principles and ready to provide these services to their clients. The next time you speak with an architect, consider the value of environmentally sustainable design services.

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