SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS. U.S. DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES August 9, 2016

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1 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS U.S. DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES August 9, 2016

2 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS U.S. DIPLOMATIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT OF STATE Donna McIntire-Byrd, CRM, LEED AP DOS Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Chief, Energy and Sustainable Design 2

3 MISSION RESILIENCE RISK ASSESSMENT Refuge & Support in Crisis Disaster relief Earthquake Port-au-Prince, Japan, Kathmandu, Ecuador Tsunami Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Sri Lanka Humanitarian assistance Flood Bangladesh, Manila, Kualalumpur Drought Addis Ababa, Yerevan Centralized logistic support Infectious disease Ebola: Freetown, Monrovia; Zika: Brazil, Bogota, Paramaribo, Tegucigalpa Critical services for Americans abroad Evacuation Tripoli, Sanaa, Yemen, Somalia Medical including medivac 3

4 DIPLOMATIC REACH PORTFOLIO The Department operates 275 missions Over 80,000,000 square feet 12,200 culturally significant assets $9.4B currently in planning, design or construction U.S. Diplomatic Missions by Climate Zone SOURCE: U.S. Department of State ::

5 DIPLOMATIC REACH PORTFOLIO DOS Oversees ~20,000 Properties Overseas Owned = 3,860 Large (over 464m 2 (5,000gsf)) = 2,200 Building Area By: 25% EUR 49% Very Hot & Hot Region AF EAP EUR NEA SCA WHA Climate Zone 1-Very Hot 2-Hot 3-Warm 4-Mixed 5-Cool 59% Residential 51% Owned Type Residence Office Functional Owned vs Leased Owned LTL STL 6-Cold 5

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7 EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE SUSTAINABILITY Excellence in Diplomatic Facilities Guiding Principles: Purpose & Function Site Design & Engineering Safety & Security Sustainability Architecture Construction Operations & Maintenance Art Historic Preservation U.S. EMBASSY BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI :: 2012 U.S. EMBASSY ANNEX MOSCOW, RUSSIA::

8 BENCHMARKING SUCCESS GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION OBO LEED v4 Scorecard 8

9 BENCHMARKING SUCCESS GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION Green Building Certification 38 Diplomatic Facilities Certified to Date Certified Registered 9

10 BENCHMARKING SUCCESS BUILDING PERFORMANCE Federal Real Property Profile Requires 15% of Agency Assets be Sustainable by 2015 LEED Projects Average Performance: 27% less energy use 36% less potable water use 73% less irrigation water use 42% less construction waste 15% materials contained recycled content 20% materials sourced within 500 miles U.S. EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT, MAURITANIA ::

11 CHALLENGES ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEED v4 Changes New Prerequisites: Minimum energy performance higher bar Outdoor water use reduction Building-level water & energy metering Construction waste plan New Credits: Cooling tower water use Water/Energy metering Demand response Life-cycle impact reduction Material product disclosure Acoustic performance Required by 10 CFR Part 434 where life-cycle cost effective BuroHappold Engineering U.S. Embassy Kampala ::

12 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Sustainability Report Perform Early Planning Due-Diligence Investigate Host Country Issues/Priorities Weigh Opportunities & Constraints Assess Risks & Vulnerabilities Conduct an Eco-Charrette at Project Kickoff Analyze Life-Cycle-Cost & Energy Models Document Decision-Making Update Living Document thru Design Process Finalize Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy 12

13 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Sustainability Report - Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy (CSS) Base CSS, Design CSS, and Stretch CSS Stretch Goals: Net-Zero Energy Net-Zero Water Net-Zero Waste Carbon Neutral ZGF U.S. Embassy Colombo ::

14 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Energy Reserves Include 7-days onsite fuel storage Smart Energy Evaluate Net-Zero-Energy stretch goal Investigate local infrastructure reliability/capacity Document power quality Integrate redundant sources & equipment Analyze system options Passive building orientation, massing, envelop, daylighting, & shading Active efficient equipment, modular systems Consider long-term, low-maintenance Diverse & Renewable Energy Onsite solar & wind (12 megawatts by 2020) Combined heat and power District heating/cooling Davis Brody Bond LLP / Todd Williams Billie Tsein Architects / WSP Flack & Kurtz U.S. Embassy Mexico City ::

15 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Water Reserves Include 7-days onsite storage Water Resources Session Evaluate Net-Zero-Water stretch goal Investigate local infrastructure & aquifer health Document drought frequency & duration Analyze annual precipitation & harvest rainwater Balance demands with supplies Integrate redundant water sources & equipment Water Efficiency Zone & budget irrigation Select native or adapted, drought-tolerant species Use non-potable sources, drip, & sensors Require high-efficiency plumbing fixtures & equipment Protect Local Waterways Manage stormwater rate & quantity Treat wastewater onsite & reuse treated effluent Integrate constructed wetlands 15

16 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Sustainability Report - Water Balance Diagram Supply vs Demand Reclaimed Water Irrigation Budget Rainwater Harvesting Stormwater Retention YGH / Allied Works Architecture / CADMUS U.S. Embassy Maputo ::

17 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS Sustainability Report - Life-Cycle-Cost-Analysis Tool Paladino & Company ::

18 DESIGN PROCESS TOOLS New Office Building Dashboard Benchmark against peers in similar climates Green Diamond Solutions LLC ::

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20 EXISTING BUILDING RESOURCES OBO Green Team 2-day Seminar Curriculum Seminar Curriculum 20

21 EXISTING BUILDING RESOURCES Curriculum: Guide to Green Embassies & Post Green Team Toolkit Greening Strategies Staff Engagement Utility Management Solar Optimization Energy/Water Audits Paladino & Company ::

22 EXISTING BUILDING RESOURCES Model Green Building Policies from Pilot of LEED EB:OM Exterior & Hardscape Management Low Impact Development & Maintenance Indoor Plumbing Fixture Systems Narrative & Building Operating Plan Refrigerant Management Sustainable Purchasing: Ongoing Consumables Electronic Goods & Appliances Facility Alterations & Additions Food, Beverage & Serving Instruments Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Green Cleaning IAQ Management for Facility Alterations 22

23 EXISTING BUILDING RESOURCES Energy Performance Dashboard Benchmark with industry standards (CBECS) Green Diamond Solutions LLC ::