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env isi on TM A Rating System for Sustainable Infrastructure

env isi on TM A Rating System for Sustainable Infrastructure. Tim Psomas Chairman of the Board, ISI Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. Outline. Goals for the Rating System Background Details of the Rating System Becoming a Sustainability Professional Project Recognition

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env isi on TM A Rating System for Sustainable Infrastructure

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  1. envisionTMA Rating System forSustainable Infrastructure Tim Psomas Chairman of the Board, ISI Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

  2. Outline • Goals for the Rating System • Background • Details of the Rating System • Becoming a Sustainability Professional • Project Recognition • Participating in ISI • Q & A

  3. Background • Founding partners support sustainability as a key belief: • APWA – Center for Sustainability • ASCE – Committee for Sustainability • ACEC – Green Scorecard • Each explored a rating system for non-habitable structures • Came to agree that a shared effort would succeed: • Leveraging a broader membership • Creating a standard model for infrastructure

  4. Creating the envisionTMSystem • Inventoried the market (900+ rating systems) • Consultants experienced with FIDIC and CEEQUAL developed basic framework • Founder Partners developed goals, core concepts, gap identification, refinement of approaches, products • Collaborated with federal agencies

  5. Creating . . . (cont’d) • 4+ Month Public Comment period thru November 18: • Many responses and suggestions • Concluded agreement with Harvard’s Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure: • Merged rating tools • Organized education, accreditation and project recognition programs • Launched revised system January 16, 2012

  6. Goals for envisionTM • Become recognized as The Model for Sustainable Achievement based on user acceptance and application; accommodate sector-specific approaches • Guide practitioners, owners & stakeholders in the framing of infrastructure solutions and performance goals • Sustainability must be affordable • Public nature of infrastructure projects requires support of policy makers, communities and stakeholders – guide behavioral improvements in project conceptualizing while confirming technical competence • Keep it simple, practical, adaptable and usable

  7. Features of envisionTM • Applies to planning, design, construction & operation • Establishes metrics for evaluating sustainability • Creates methodology to balance project features to enhance sustainable performance • Creates record of sustainability decisions • Project Recognition based onoverall project achievement

  8. Owner Benefits • Demonstrates concern for the environment • Promotes a common language for considering levels of sustainability • Applies to all non-habitable infrastructure: • Can be used to assess projects, programs or whole communities • 3rd Party not-for-profit rating system • Multi-faceted; not single issue solution

  9. Framework of envisionTM • 5 Sections, 60 Criteria: • Reflect triple bottom line attributes & performance • Narrative guidance manual • A scoring module • A scoring summary • Report

  10. envisionTMScoring Allocation

  11. Input Portal

  12. Project Sections and Criteria QL1.1 Community Quality of life QL1.2 Stimulate Sustainable Growth QL1.3 Local Skills QL2.1 Public Health and Safety QL2.2 Noise and Vibration QL2.3 Light Pollution QL2.4 Mobility and Access QL2.5 Alternative Transportation Modes QL2.6 Site Accessibility QL3.1 Historic and Cultural QL3.2 Views, Local Character QL3.3 Public Space QL0.0 Innovation LD1.1 Effective Leadership LD1.2 Sustainability Management System LD1.3 Collaboration LD1.4 Stakeholder Involvement LD2.1 By-Product Synergy LD2.2 Integration LD3.1 Long Term Monitoring and Maintenance LD3.2Regulatory/ Policy Conflicts LD3.3 Extend Useful Life LD0.0 Innovation RA1.1 Embodied Energy RA1.2 Procurement RA1.3 Recycling RA1.4 Regional Materials RA1.5 Divert Waste RA1.6 Reduce Material Export RA1.7 Deconstruction RA2.1 Reduce Energy Consumption RA2.2 Renewable Energy RA2.3 Monitor Energy Systems RA3.1 Water Availability RA3.2 Water Consumption RA3.3 Monitor Water Systems RA0.0 Innovation NW1.1 Prime Habitat NW1.2 Wetlands Surface Water NW1.3 Prime Farmland NW1.4 Geologic Hazards NW1.5 Floodplains NW1.6 Steep Slopes NW1.7 Greenfields NW2.1 Storm water NW2.2 Pesticides NW2.3 Water Contamination NW3.1 Biodiversity NW3.2 Invasive Species NW3.3 Disturbed Soils NW3.4 Maintain Water Functions NW0.0 Innovation CR1.1Greenhouse Gas Emissions CR1.2 Air Pollutants CR2.1 Climate Threat CR2.2 Traps and Vulnerabilities CR2.3 Long-term Adaptability CR2.4 Short-term Hazards CR2.5 Heat Islands CR0.0 Innovation

  13. Guidance Manual

  14. Scoring Module

  15. envisionTM Project Assessment • Conducted by ISI accredited professional(s) • Web based scoring: • Links to details / guidance • Open field for documenting design decisions • Capacity for many projects simultaneously • Project files remain accessible for updating

  16. ISI Accreditation • ISI-SP ~ Sustainability Professional: • ISI certified practitioner • Trained & accredited to use EnvisionTM rating system • Addresses triple bottom line sustainability dimensions: • For design, construction and operation of infrastructure projects • ISI PV ~ Provisional credential holder

  17. Benefits of Being an ISI PV • Demonstrate competence in using ISI Sustainability System • Required for a project to qualify for ISI recognition • Provide guidance to project team to enhance project sustainability • Use designation in resume and business card • Qualified to submit projects for ISI recognition • Necessary step to becoming ISI-SP credentialed: • Must use Envision TM system on a project between Jan 1, 2012 and Dec 31, 2013

  18. Becoming an ISI PV • Apply: • Applications available online Feb 6, 2012 • Complete education classes: • Download after March 5, 2012 • Pass the ISI PV test: • Available online after April 1, 2012

  19. Becoming an ISI PV

  20. Project Recognition • ISI will recognize projects that demonstrate enhanced sustainability. Projects must: • Engage an ISI PV to consult and prepare the envisionTM project rating system • Complete a documented application • ISI will engage 3rd party Verifiers to review the application and conclude a score • Project Applications will be accepted after April 1, 2012

  21. Participating in ISI • Charter Members: • Early investors in ISI; committee leadership, discounts • Sustaining Members: • Early annual funders; committee involvement, discounts • Public Sector Members (Owners): • Free membership; committee involvement, discounts

  22. Further information Website: www.sustainableinfrastructure.org Tim Psomas, Chairman, ISI: tpsomas@psomas.com William J. Bertera, Exec Director, ISI: bertera@sustainableinfrastructure.org

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