Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP) LEED GOLD AWARD “ GOLD IS THE COLOUR OF MONEY”

1. Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP)LEED GOLD AWARD“GOLD IS THE COLOUR OF MONEY” Jack Meredith BC Buildings Corporation Joe van Belleghem Vancouver Island Technology Park National Executive Forum on Public Property May 09, 2003

2. High Functionality Excellent Indoor air quality Good Thermal comfort Noise/Sound control Exceptional Lighting quality Varied/Diverse Transportation Energy Water Materials Waste & Emissions Site impacts Adaptability Background: BCBC VisionGreen/High Performance Building Users Owners/Community/Env

3. We needed a Recognized Rating System IF WE CAN’T DEFINE HIGH PERFORMANCE, HOW COULD WE EXPECT TO ACHIEVE IT? • Rating system must be able to: • Objectively define performance • Facilitate goal setting • Measure/monitor performance • Communicate success of projects • Evaluated existing rating systems • LEED chosen by BCBC

4. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design • US Green Building Council • Canada Green Building Council • Non profit organization • independent 3rd party certification of green buildings • Simple to use - 69 Points in 6 Categories

5. LEED Rating Levels • CERTIFIED LEVEL 26-32 POINTS • SILVER LEVEL 33-38 POINTS • GOLD 39-51 POINTS • PLATINUM 52+ POINTS • TOTAL POSSIBLE 69 POINTS

6. Sustainable Sites 14 Pts brownfield redevelopment alternative transportation reduced site disturbance stormwater management light pollution reduction Water Efficiency 5 Pts water efficient landscaping innovative wastewater technologies water use reduction Energy & Atmosphere 17 Pts optimize energy performance renewable energy contribution green power elimination of HCFC’s and Halons Green Building Rating System:LEED - Leadership in Energy& Environmental Design • Materials & Resources 13Pts • building reuse • construction waste management • recycled content • local / regional materials • certified wood • Environmental Quality 15 Pts • carbon dioxide monitoring • increase ventilation effectiveness • low emitting materials • controllability of systems • thermal comfort • Design Excellence 5 Pts • innovation in design • LEED accredited professional

7. Example of a High Performance Building Vancouver Island Technology Park • LEED Gold rating • First LEED in Canada • Third Gold in the world (version 2)

8. Vancouver Island Technology Park • located in Victoria • refit of an existing facility • $6 million • 168,000 sq. ft. • Target audience high tech. • Environmental focus • No additional green budget

9. Water Efficiency Potable Water Use 6 million litres less water than traditional design Ultra Low Flow, Dual Flush – Wash-Down Toilets Waterless Urinals Sinks – infrared sensors - aerator taps Showers - flow restrictors RegulatoryChallenges Future Proofing Rainwater – investigated for use in toilets

10. Water Efficiency Water Efficient Landscaping • Decommissioned lawn irrigation • Native Plant Species Social Considerations/Education Public Relations

11. Sustainable Sites Protect Habitat Areas Restore Degraded Habitat Wildlife Corridor Fruit Trees New Covenants- Trees Protected during construction Trees Surveyed Native Plant Species Salmon Bearing Creek Restoration

12. Sustainable Sites Storm Water Management – Water Filtration Salmon Bearing Creek Detention Ponds Bio-Swales • Benefits • Reduced Infrastructure Costs

13. Sustainable Sites Groundwater Recharge & Stormwater Management • Grass Pave/ Gravel Pave Parking • Benefits • Reduced Stormwater –1 hr 1 in 10 year rain event • Reduce pollute runoff • Lower maintenance costs Regulatory Challenges

14. Sustainable Sites Reduce Exterior Heat Island Effect • Grass Pave/ Gravel Pave Parking • Additional Tree Planting on Road Surfaces in front of the building Light Pollution • Zero direct-beam illumination lamps • Low foot candle levels • High pressure sodium lamps to reduce energy costs

15. Sustainable Sites Vancouver Island Technology Park • Even painted green to blend into surroundings

16. Clean Energy Transport walking trail Bicycle trail Bus turn around Transit Service Bike Paths/ Walking Trails 180 bike racks (80 in Bldg) w/ showers Preferred Car Pooling stalls – 25 stalls Sustainable Transportation Study

17. Materials & Resources Building Reuse – 100% building structure – 91% of Shell Construction Waste – 99% salvaged ($600,000 saving)

18. Materials & Resources Reused Topsoil Materials Salvaged for Reuse • Roof tile • Ductwork / Portion of Mechanical System • River Rock • Cabinetry • Wood chipped for hiking trails • Misc. Alarm pulls, lighting, doors 23% of Material Cost Recycling Room

19. Materials & Resources Recycled Materials – 33% of material cost • Rebar • Millwork • Aluminum siding • Gypsum • Metal studs • Fly ash in Concrete • Paint • Rubber Flooring • Raised Floor System Local Materials – 54% of material Cost Manufactured Locally within 500 miles. 38% of material extracted harvested recovered within 500 mile radius.

20. Paints Total VOC limits less than 150 g/L (non-flat) Total VOC limits less than 50 g/L (flat) Indoor Environmental Quality Carpets Adhesives Total VOC limits less than 0.50 mg/m2/hr Total VOC limits less than 10.0 mg/m2/hr Architectural Sealants Total VOC limits less than 250 g/L Composite Wood Products No added urea-formaldehyde resins Air Pollutant Emissions • Adhesives, sealants, paints, carpet and composite wood products specified to have low VOC limits. • CO2 monitoring control of outside air

21. Indoor Environmental Quality • Indirect Lighting Principals • Indirect lighting • Energy Efficient Lighting - T5 –56 watts per fixture • Flexible task Lighting • <1 watt per sq.ft. • 42% below MNECB Day-lighting Private offices against outside wall Dark interiorspace Private Office with interior glazing

22. Energy Efficiency Energy • Energy Simulation • 31% more energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1 • DDC control system • Variable flow • Optimum Start • Oversized heat pump water loop piping • CO2 monitoring • Window film to reduce heating & cooling loads • Commissioning & Re-commissioning Commissioning has been found to optimize energy performance and efficiency by 5 to 10%, resulting in significant environmental benefits and cost savings. • Green Power from Landfill Gas

23. Improved Working Environment Conventional Tenant Improvements • Business is Changing • Churn is UP - 40% + • Teams / Collaboration is UP • Mobility of Employees is UP • Knowledge / Technology Based • Flexible / Extended Working Hours • More Environmentally Concerned • Need to Attract/Retain Employees

24. Improved Working Environment Modular Fit-ups

25. VITP is not an anomaly!Green Buildings BC Results New Buildings Program • 4 Pilot Projects • 3 schools • 1 post secondary • 39% - 58% less energy • no cost premium Taylor Park Elementary

26. VITP is not an anomaly!Green Buildings BC Results Retrofit Program • 15 institutions at various stages • Projected capital investment: • $78 million • Projected annual savings: • $9 million/yr Prince George School District

27. High Performance Buildings do NOT have to cost more!For More Information • Green Buildings BC: • Jack Meredith • jmeredith@bcbc.bc.ca • (250) 952-8627 • www.bcbc.bc.ca or • www.GreenBuildingsBC.com • Vancouver Island Tech Park: • Joe van Belleghem • jvanbelleghem@vitp.ca • (250) 483-3206 • www.vitp.ca