University of Hawaii Law School Honolulu, HI. Preliminary LEED Goals Report 10/4/2007

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1 University of Hawaii Law School Honolulu, HI Preliminary LEED Goals Report /4/7 Prepared By: Rocky Mountain Institute 5 Spruce St, Suite 3 Boulder, CO Prepared For: GMR, LLC. 345 Queens Street, Suite 4 Honolulu, HI

2 Purpose of Report This document is intended to provide a general overview of the key environmental and LEED goals that are recommended at this stage for the future University of Hawaii Law School project. Because the scope of the project has not yet been finalized, this report should be used to provide direction and guidance. AS the design process develops, the feasibility of individual credit achievement will be determined. This report is intended for distribution among interested parties who would like to get a better understanding of the University of Hawaii Law School Building project as well as the application of the LEED Rating System. Project Summary The University of Hawaii Law School is planning to add new construction to their two existing teaching and library facilities to address the growing needs of their faculty, staff, and student body. The project s scope of work is still yet to be finalized, but could potentially include an additional story above the library and a component that will bridge the two existing law school buildings. Improvements to the existing buildings could range from minor changes to gut renovations. Environmental sustainability is a core component of the Law School s vision for its new facility, and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has been working with the school and the architects (Group 7 International) to outline sustainability goals for the project. On September 7, 7, RMI facilitated a charrette at UH School of Law to gather input from faculty and staff, Group 7, and the larger university community to inform the scope of sustainability efforts while the project is still in its early conceptual phase of design. The charrette drew participation from a diverse pool of UH constituents, and achieved a broad, open dialogue about the various aspirations and concerns participants had about sustainable development on their campus. In this report, RMI has outlined a preliminary LEED-NC Version. scorecard to support the sustainability goals established at the charrette: Be a model for sustainability Participants discussed the various dimensions sustainable development had for serving as a model to faculty and students in the UH School of Law, the larger UH community, and Hawaii at large. These dimensions include: the built environment, educational, and financial profitability. Reduce the building s entire footprint. Try to recover whatever resources possible to reduce the services and costs we pay for: power, water, and wastewater. There was some discussion of designing this project to become a net energy producer, and achieving over 5% reduction in CO emissions Design for adaptability. Achieve a design that can accommodate shifting programmatic needs. Renovate existing building to LEED silver. Design new building to LEED gold. (working goal established prior to the sustainability charrette) Fuse Progressive architecture with Progressive law Take advantage of the law school to push legal issues related to resource use and distribution. Be a coral reef. Achieve open, inviting, buildings that allow the Law School to be a vibrant, community hub. Kuleana Respect and honor the Hawaiian responsibility of stewardship of the land Make the building beautiful in the process The following list identifies 5 LEED-NC credits for achievement, and 3 LEED credits for possible achievement; this distribution falls within the LEED platinum point range. This list is intended as a starting point for future LEED strategy discussions, and should be amended as the project progresses. University of Hawaii School of Law Page of 3

3 RMI encourages the joint efforts of the entire design team and all interested stakeholders to bring the project to a LEED platinum certification. RMI recommends including the new construction as well as the existing buildings in the pursuit for LEED platinum. Using LEED as a Tool for Designing Sustainably Created in 994 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED TM ) program has proven to be a useful tool in benchmarking and setting quantifiable goals for green building. Though sustainable design goes far beyond achieving a LEED rating, integrating LEED certification into the design process can be very helpful: LEED encourages an integrated effort between stakeholders and design team members and encourages measuring and documentation of sustainable design achievements. Certification is based on the number of points earned for implementing a diverse set of environmental goals in six categories:. Sustainable Sites (SS). Water Efficiency (WE) 3. Energy Efficiency and the Atmosphere (EA) 4. Materials and Resources (MR) 5. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) 6. Innovation in Design (ID) There are four levels of achievement; Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. There are 69 total achievable points. Certification Levels: 6 3 Certified Silver 39 5 Gold 5-69 Platinum At the time of this report, there are 9 LEED certified projects in Hawaii, according to the USGBC website. There are over 5 projects in Hawaii registered to achieve LEED certification. Case studies for some of these projects can be found at the USGBC website at The following credit list introduces each of the achievable and possibly achievable points RMI has identified for discussion at UH Law in this early stage of design. The credit list is organized following LEED for New Construction, Version.. As the project progresses, a LEED kick-off design charrette should be organized to solidify the LEED objectives of the design team. The following diagram explains how LEED might be further integrated into the design process to help ensure the success of the project. Figure : LEED and the Integrated Design Process University of Hawaii School of Law Page 3 of 3

4 LEED-NC v. Scorecard Total Project Score Certified 6 to 3 points Silver 33 to 38 points Gold 39 to 5 points Platinum 5 or more points 9 3 Sustainable Sites Possible Points 4 Credit Intent Typical Responsible Party C Y SS p Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling silt erosion, waterway sedimentation Civil and airborne dust generation. d SS c Site Selection d SS c Development Density & Community Connectivity d SS c3 Brownfield Redevelopment d SS c4. Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access d SS c4. Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms d SS c4.3 Alternative Transportation, Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles d SS c4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity C SS c5. Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Habitat d SS c5. Reduced Site Disturbance, Maximize Open Space d SS c6. Stormwater Management, Quantity Control d SS c6. Stormwater Management, Quality Control C SS c7. Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof d SS c7. Heat Island Effect, Roof d SS c8 Light Pollution Reduction Avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site. Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat and natural resources. Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land. Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Reduce pollution and land development impacts from single occupancy vehicle use. Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity. Provide a high ratio of open space to development footprint to promote biodiversity. Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, and managing stormwater runoff. Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing impervious cover, increasing onsite infiltration, eliminating sources of contaminants, and removing pollutants from stormwater runoff. Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat. Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat. Minimize light trespass from building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments. n/a n/a Civil Civil Landscape Lighting Designer

5 3 Water Efficiency Possible Points 5 Credit Intent Typical Responsible Party d WE c. Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 5% Limit or eliminate the use of potable water, or other natural surface or subsurface water resources Landscape available on or near the project site, for landscape irrigation. d WE c. Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation d WE c Innovative Wastewater Technologies d WE c3. Water Use Reduction, % Reduction d WE c3. Water Use Reduction, 3% Reduction Eliminate the use of potable water, or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the project site, for landscape irrigation. Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local aquifer recharge. Landscape 6 Energy & Atmosphere Possible Points 7 Credit Intent Typical Responsible Party C Y EA p Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning Verify that the building s energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to Commissioning Agent the owner s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents. d Y EA p Minimum Energy Performance d Y EA p3 CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment d EA c. Optimize Energy Performance, 4% New /7% Existing d EA c. Optimize Energy Performance, % New / 4% Existing d EA c.3 Optimize Energy Performance, 8% New / % Existing d EA c.4 Optimize Energy Performance, 35% New / 8% Existing Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems. Reduce ozone depletion. Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use. Energy Consulting d EA c.5 Optimize Energy Performance, 4% New / 35% Existing d EA c. Renewable Energy,.5% d EA c. Renewable Energy, 7.5% d EA c.3 Renewable Energy,.5% C EA c3 Enhanced Commissioning d EA c4 Enhanced Refrigeration Management C EA c5 Measurement & Verification C EA c6 Green Power Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy self-supply in order to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use. Begin the commissioning process early during the design process and execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed. Reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contributions to global warming. Provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption over time. Encourage the development and use of grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis. Commissioning Agent Commissioning Agent Owner

6 4 7 Materials & Resources Possible Points 3 Credit Intent Typical Responsible Party d Y MR p Storage & Collection of Recyclables C MR c. Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Walls, Floors and Roof C MR c. Building Reuse, Maintain % of Existing Walls, Floors and Roof Facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills. Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to materials manufacturing and transport. C MR c.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 5% Interior Non-Structural Elements C MR c. Construction Waste Management, Divert 5% from Landfill C MR c. Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Landfill C MR c3. Resource Reuse, 5% C MR c3. Resource Reuse, % C MR c4. Recycled Content, % (post-consumer+ / post-industrial) Divert construction, demolition and land-clearing debris from disposal in landfills and incinerators. Redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the manufacturing process. Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites. Reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thereby reducing impacts associate with the extraction and processing of virgin resources. Increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials. Contractor C MR c4. Recycled Content, % (post-consumer+/ post-industrial) C MR c5. Regional Materials, % Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regio C MR c5. Regional Materials, % Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regio C MR c5 Rapidly Renewable Materials C MR c7 Certified Wood Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and long-cycle renewable materials by replacing them with rapidly renewable materials. Encourage environmentally responsible forest management. 5 Indoor Environmental Quality Possible Points 5 Typical Responsible Party d Y IEQ p Minimum IAQ Performance Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants. d Y IEQ p Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control d IEQ c Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring d IEQ c Increased Ventilation C IEQ c3. Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction C IEQ c3. Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy Increase demand for building materials and products that are extracted and manufactured within the region, thereby supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing the environmental impacts resulting from transportation. Minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Provide capacity for ventilation system monitoring to help sustain occupant comfort and well-being. Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve indoor air quality for improved occupant comfort, well-being and productivity. Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants. Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants. Contractor Contractor

7 C IEQ c4. Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants C IEQ c4. Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings C IEQ c4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet C IEQ c4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products d IEQ c5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control d IEQ c6. Controllability of Systems, Lighting d IEQ c6. Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort d IEQ c7. Thermal Comfort, Design d IEQ c7. Thermal Comfort, Verification d IEQ c8. Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces d IEQ c8. Daylight & Views, Views for 9% of Spaces 5 Innovation & Design Process Possible Points 5 d ID c. Innovation in Design d ID c. Innovation in Design d ID c.3 Innovation in Design d ID c.4 Innovation in Design d ID c LEED Accredited Professional Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. Minimize exposure of building occupants to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants. Provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants of by specific groups in multioccupant spaces (i.e., classrooms or conference areas) to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.. Provide a high level of lighting system control by individual occupants of by specific groups in multioccupant spaces (i.e., classrooms or conference areas) to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.. Provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants. Provide for the assessment of building thermal comfort over time. Provide for the building occupants a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors through the introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied areas of the building. Reduce the use and depletion of finite raw materials and long-cycle renewable materials by replacing them with rapidly renewable materials. To provide design teams and projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED-NC Green Building Rating System and/or innovative performance in Green Building categories not specifically addressed by the LEED-NC Green Building Rating System. Some options include: Green Housekeeping, Building as Education, Low-Mercury Lighting, and Green Furnishings. Lighting Designer