Ian Nestler, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Jeff. Gerber, AIA, LEED AP, CEO PGAL Architects

1. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT ONLYSustainable, Affordable, Warrior-Friendly2 new Net Zero Ready BEQ facilities Ian Nestler, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Jeff. Gerber, AIA, LEED AP, CEO PGAL Architects 3 October 2012

2. Compatible DoD Missions Missions: Sustainability & Security Energy efficiency = Savings = More $$ for War-Fighting Missions: Home-style Setting & Military-style Discipline Quality of Life Upgrades = Unit cohesion and more effective learning/training/living environment for War-Fighters Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

3. Net Zero Ready vs Net Zero • Federal funds not available for total on-site photovoltaic power system needed to reach Net Zero • Took Marines’ approach: “improvise and overcome” • Designed/built to meet Net Zero if/when additional funds available to complete power system • Much more affordable to retrofit to Net Zero if originally designed as Net Zero Ready  Highly efficient building systems & exterior envelopes, using Whole Building approach XD Report

4. Fulfilling the Missions Consecutive projects, US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, CA • Package 9, completed September, 2011 $129 Million Net Zero Ready, awaiting LEED Platinum certification  Original mandate LEED Silver. Team pursued LEED Gold without adding costs or renewable energy re DoD certification policy  At 85% completion, received $20M Energy Enhancement Project grant which funded solar panels XD Report

5. BEQ Package 9 continued • Team granted modifications to provide for design/construction of: PV solar power exterior lighting Advanced metering (including SCADA) Additional insulation for building roof systems Permeable paving • Completed on schedule despite mid-construction retrofitting XD Report

6. BEQ Package 9 continued • 464,000 SF solar project— 4 separate solar array structures 4,680 SunPower E19/318 solar panels, generating 2.1 megawatts/year Offsets 29% of total electrical load Saves $331,144/yr at current CA power rate • Project designed to be 57% more efficient than baseline code minimum comparable building  Besides cost savings, photovoltaic system provides shade in desert location 2 parking areas, amphitheater, recreation area XD Report

7. BEQ Package 4 • Package 4, Scheduled completion June, 2013 $136 Million Designed for Net Zero Ready and LEED Gold  PV panel system to generate 1.49 megawatts from 4,680 318-Watt Sunpower PV modules XD Report

8. Maximizing Sustainability Approach to Photovoltaic Utilization: Designing for Maximum Solar Panel Efficiency 1. Location/placement 2. Aesthetic incorporation Energy and Water Saving Methods Integrated Design with the Local Climate in Mind 1. Thermostats tied to CAC cards at unit entry doors 2. Fan coil override switch on operable windows 3. Occupancy sensors in public areas 4. Water saving plumbing fixtures, Mojave adapted landscape with subsurface irrigation, graywater filtration system. XD Report

9. Mechanical Systems • Mechanical systems, both projects Designed with advanced metering capabilities tied to Base Energy Management Controls System (EMCS) through dedicated computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program BEQ complexes have preconditioned (heating and chilled water) outside air systems to temper airflows via a central air distribution system per floor Use of pressure-independent control valves to enhance efficiency of 4-pipe hydronic system and allow for whole-building design approach through seamless controls integration XD Report

10. Selecting Green Elements Criteria for Selection 1. Cost Efficiency 2. Impact on Design 3. Contribution to Net Zero Ready 4. Examples of Green elements: . Window interlock systems that shut off fan coil units when windows are opened . Perforated metal exterior sunshades with vertical fins to cut off low angle morning and afternoon solar heat gain . Native, drought-tolerant landscaping irrigated with subsurface drip irrigation to minimize evaporation . 100% of the landscape irrigation provided through graywater filtration system supplying non-potable water recovered from the buildings’ laundry facilities. XD Report

11. Housing Worthy of a War-Fighter Overall goal: Address 2009 Marine Corps BEQ Enhancement Initiative to create “more home-like living environment for single Marines” Team Betterments included: . 10% increase in room size . Upgrades on materials, finishes . Additional amenities including amphitheater, exercise circuit course, ‘home theater’ room Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

12. Housing Worthy of a War-Fighter • Campus Site Design and Landscape Architecture • Sustainable Site Amenities • Home-like living Environments • Common areas to promote unit cohesion XD Report

13. Housing Worthy of a War-Fighter • Both BEQ Packages: • Campus environment • Three 4-story BEQs • 576 two-person rooms • Hotel-style 2-story entrances • Non-institutional styling—e.g., corridors with inset doors, smooth plaster wall finish applied above honed, sealed CMU chair rails • Parking Garages. Package 9: 706 spaces. Package 4: 540 spaces • Landmark features. Package 9: landmark tower with outdoor amphitheater. Package 4: 500-seat open-air amphitheater, 420’ Ninja Warrior style obstacle course • Separated passive/active outdoor amenities XD Report

14. Housing Worthy of a War-Fighter • Two design approaches Package 9: . Multi-purpose space within BEQ buildings Package 4: . Each BEQ has free-standing 9,825 ‘E-Club’ building . Complex incudes 445-seat dining facility XD Report

15. Sustainable Landscape BEQ Package 9 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

16. Campus Environment SPORTS ARENA & AMPHITHEATER DUNHAM MEMORIAL DINING HALL P114 BEQ & COMMON BUILDING P163 PARKING STRUCTURE P170 BEQ & COMMON BUILDING Quality of Life Facility Package 4 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

17. Quality of Life Improvements • Sustainable Amenity Elements • Active & Passive Recreation • Renewable Energy with Multiple Uses • Shade and Protection from Wind • Minimal Hardscape Reduces Heat Island Effect Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

18. Sustainable Amenities BEQ Package 9 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

19. Sustainable Amenities Quality of Life Facilities Pkg. 4 MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

20. Interior Environment Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

21. Net Zero Ready and LEED Certification NZE Measures • Envelope Efficiency and Controls • Renewable Energy • Occupant/ PWD Education • Energy Efficiency Drives LEED point choices Net Zero through Emerging Technologies

22. Managing the Projects Managing the Projects Systems/protocols developed to ensure critical coordination. --Weekly “Go To” meetings, meeting minutes, critical needs list and updated design agenda --Multiple Partnering Meetings to help keep team members on track Role of Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems Use of "mock-up" rooms/installation trials Role of Value Engineering XD Report

23. Saluting our War-Fighters Saluting our War-Fighters with sustainable, functional and aesthetically welcoming places to live, work and play. XD Report