| External
Consideration |
Design Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
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| Site Selection |
-integration of the building with the site was a primary objective for the architects |
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| Campus vs. High-Rise |
- "street" design of building to connect offices and manufacturing |
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| Solar Access & Orientation |
-maximize solar access |
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| Prevailing Winds |
- design site with reforestation to buffer winds & encourage windblown snow to
fall at areas other than at the building |
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| Adjacent Buildings |
-reforestation to visually screen adjacent homes |
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| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
-evaluation of soil disturbance during planning & construction as well as
construction techniques utilized |
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| Construction Waste Management |
-recycled construction waste |
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| Access/Egress & Circulation |
|
X |
| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact |
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| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
-replanting of native trees, grasses and wildflowers, -maintain 50% of site as natural
habitat |
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| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
-site design that includes careful stormwater management, retention ponds, &
nearby wetlands |
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| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
-site design creates a restorative biological process, and results in better water
quality |
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Transportation |
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| Biking /Walking |
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X |
| Mass Transit |
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X |
| Shuttle /Bus |
|
X |
| Commuter Rideshare |
|
X |
| Parking |
- parking available |
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Noise & Vibration |
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| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
-site location away from surrounding noise |
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| Amount of noise released into environment |
-reforestation provides acoustical privacy |
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Core &
Envelope |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Circulation |
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| Stairwell Placement |
|
X |
| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
-optimization of daylighting provide passive solar heat, remainder is electrical |
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| Wayfinding |
- public "street" design used to connect offices with manufacturing |
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| Building Form /Shape |
-integration with the landscape, building is a curved daylit "street" |
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| Energy Efficiency |
- 30% of heat generated through passive solar |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
-integration with surrounding landscape |
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| HVAC |
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| Self-sufficient |
|
X |
| Renewable Fuels |
-30% of heat provided by passive solar heat |
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| Fossil Fuels |
- remainder of heat is electrical |
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| Ventilation |
- fresh air chases run on both sides of street to provide fresh filtered air |
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| Cooling System |
-centrifugal chiller that uses HFC 134a refrigerant |
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| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
|
X |
| Personal Environment Modules |
|
X |
| Glazing |
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| Lightshelves |
|
X |
| Daylighting Monitors |
-electronically controlled exterior blinds block undesirable glare |
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| Occupancy Sensors |
-motion sensors installed where continuous lighting need only be provided when spaces
are occupied |
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| Superwindows |
-low-E argon filled glazing |
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| South Facing Glass |
- orientation to maximize solar gain |
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| Skylights & Clerestories |
- 8' x 8' skylight placed in each structural bay, -clerestories oriented for best
possible lighting conditions |
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| Courtyards & Atria |
- atria within "street" |
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| Insulation / Energy Efficiency |
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| High Insulation |
- R-60 value for roof, R-20 for walls |
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| Low Emission |
-low emissive insulation utilized |
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| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
|
X |
| Earth Covered Building |
|
X |
| Asbestos |
|
X |
| Building Lifecycle/ Longevity |
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| Adaptive Reuse |
|
X |
| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
|
X |
| Materials |
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| Natural Materials |
- building made of steel- lowest embodied energy |
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| Recyclable & Renewable |
|
X |
| Local Materials |
-steel procured from a local source |
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| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
-MSDS sheets reviewed for all materials |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
- integration with site, but industrial materials |
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| Roofing |
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| Storm Water Drainage |
-site design that includes careful stormwater management, retention ponds, &
nearby wetlands |
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| Roof Top Units |
|
X |
| Solar Units |
- passive solar heat collected |
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| Indoor Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Space Planning |
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| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
|
X |
| Shared spaces |
|
X |
| Telecommuters |
|
X |
| Indoor Air Quality |
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| Air Changes per hour |
-fresh air introduced 50,000CFM after being filtered |
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| Smoking Policy |
- no smoking policy |
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| Air Filtration |
-filters located at each intake remove any particles larger than 10microns in size |
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| Natural Ventilation |
-fresh air introduced through filters |
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| Building Materials |
-steel frame, low/non-toxic materials utilized |
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| "Breathing Skin" |
-operable windows |
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| Pesticide Use |
-not permitted |
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| Indoor Flora |
- "street" includes extensive indoor flora |
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| Lighting |
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| Natural Daylighting |
- sun is primary source of daylighting, operable windows |
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| Artificial Lighting |
- controlled with electronic sensors that dim the electric lighting during times of
sufficient daylight |
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| Circuiting & Switching |
-electronic sensors monitor lighting levels |
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| Material /
Product Content |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| Furniture |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", -recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
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| Raw Materials |
- recycled products |
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| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
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| Processing & Mfr. |
-materials & products that were produced with sustaining and healthful
methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins |
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| Renewability |
- recycling program implemented, -selection of durable products |
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| Walls & Partitions |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", - recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
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| Raw Materials |
- recycled products |
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| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
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| Processing & Mfr. |
- materials & products that were produced with sustaining and healthful
methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins |
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| Renewability |
- recycling program implemented, -selection of durable products |
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Fabrics |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", - recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
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| Raw Materials |
- recycled products |
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| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
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| Processing & Mfr. |
- materials & products that were produced with sustaining and healthful
methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins |
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| Renewability |
- recycling program implemented, -selection of durable products |
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Flooring & Carpeting |
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| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", -recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
|
| Raw Materials |
- recycled products |
|
| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
- materials & products that were produced with sustaining and healthful
methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins |
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| Renewability |
- carpet laid down in tiles and secured with velcro |
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Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", - recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
|
| Raw Materials |
-recycled products utilized |
|
| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
- materials & products that were produced with sustaining and healthful
methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins |
|
| Renewability |
- recycling program implemented, -selection of durable products |
|
Finishes & Laminates |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", - recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
|
| Raw Materials |
-natural materials |
|
| Acquisition |
-acquisition process reviewed |
|
| Processing & Mfr. |
- manufacturing practices evaluated, -dry-fall paint used on underside of structure |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
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| No / Low Emissions |
- MSDS sheets reviewed for toxins, flooring finish required only one application and
was controlled by spot ventilation before occupancy |
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| Renewability |
- recycling program implemented, -selection of durable products |
|
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
-closed-loop "industrial ecology", - recyclability and recycling of materials
is essential |
|
| Product Distribution |
- local or regional materials & products that were produced with sustaining and
healthful methodologies were sought out and specified |
|
| No / Low Emissions |
- toxicity of materials carefully reviewed to protect IAQ |
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| Disposal & Renewability |
- recycling program |
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External Considerations