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Sustainability as a Quality Criterion. The Value of Sustainable Design in DOE Projects. Definition: Conserving Resources for the Future. Environmental Human Economic. Environmental Resources. Site utilization Water conservation Atmosphere Materials Energy Renewable sources
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Sustainability as a Quality Criterion The Value of Sustainable Design in DOE Projects
Definition: Conserving Resources for the Future • Environmental • Human • Economic
Environmental Resources • Site utilization • Water conservation • Atmosphere • Materials • Energy • Renewable sources • Embodied energy – “Cradle to cradle”
Human Resources • Health, safety and comfort • Control of “micro-climate” • Reduction of chemical insults • Lighting and views
Economic Resources • Energy efficiency • HVAC • Lighting • Transportation • Return on Investment • Life cycle Cost Analysis
Dispelling Preconceptions • Who is this guy? • Another hoop to jump through? • SD as “cladding”? • Is this real? practical? Even do-able? • πin the sky? • It costs too much!
Mechanism for Attaining Sustainability? • Feasibility • Effectiveness • Effects carry out principles • Comparable from project to project • Fits within larger context(s) • Standardized across industries • Use of consensus standards
USGBC LEED-NC 2.1 • Credit based system • Based on industry consensus standards • ASHRAE/IESNA • SMACNA • Energy Policy Act (1992) • Extensive documentation required to prevent “greenwashing” • Optional and pre-requisite standards
Fermilab FESS Program • Executive and D.O.E. Orders • Sustainability in Director’s Policy • Use of USGBC LEED as “touchstone” • Use of checklist at CDR, Title II and BO • Methods other than LEED