LEED On Designing & Operating a LEED Library Presentation for ODL March 25, 2015 Todd Olberding Metropolitan Library System Patience S Latting Northwest Library Oklahoma City 1
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The Carnegie Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library --- 1901
Outline Some LEED History Who knows what LEED stands for? Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design NW Library Process Costs & Benefits Lessons Learned
1 st a Few Questions The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), which is administers LEED, is a governmental agency. TRUE OR FALSE A LEED certification means the building is more energy efficient than a building that is not certified. TRUE OR FALSE After a building is certified, LEED continues to be involved to make sure the project continues to reflect LEED. TRUE OR FALSE Who has the most influence over the building process- the Architect or the Contractor? Neither You do.
What is LEED MISSION To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. VISION Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
The NW Design & Construction Process started with a Building Program Staff Vision Session Public Vision Session What Can A Library Be MLS Design Guidelines Building Needs
And we wanted a LEED Silver Building
Site & Water Reduced Water Use Low Flow Fixtures Storm Water Control 1. Site and Water The project will investigate and incorporate practical strategies to reduce the use of water and reduce waste developed in the building and on the site. These strategies include incorporating reduced-flow plumbing fixtures, as well as investigating opportunities for waterless urinals (if approved by local municipalities) and use of native and roughtolerant plant material. The site design will address minimizing site storm water runoff created by the project and investigate treating storm water generated on the site to reduce downstream pollution. Site strategies may include reduction of hard surfaces and use of a permeable paving system. Storm water infiltration basins and bio-retention areas shall be considered.
Energy & Atmosphere Energy Optimization Energy Modeling Easy of Service Energy Efficient Lamps 2. Energy/Atmosphere Optimized building and site energy consumption will minimize long-term operational costs of the facility. The design process should explore energy modeling to identify the combination of systems and materials that in total maximize energy performance. Use of renewable resources for the Library heating and cooling plant will be investigated. If appropriate, incorporate the use of a geothermal system, significantly reducing our source energy consumption demands. Mechanical systems shall be designed with the goal of installing systems that are easy to maintain, thus extending the life of the systems, and allowing for MLS to maintain a high level of performance. Energy Efficient lamps and fixtures using appropriate lighting controls shall be incorporated. The design team shall work with the City of Oklahoma City and with MLS towards developing energy-management techniques through the building energy management system to maintain a high level of system performance. The site design should examine the use of shade trees to shade the Library in the summer months (to reduce cooling cost) and to reduce heatisland effect created by new parking.
Indoor Environmental Benefits to the customers and staff Air quality Access Flooring System for HVAC, Power and Data Daylight Harvesting 3. Indoor Environmental Improved environmental quality has many benefits including improved employee productivity, lower operating costs, less occupant complaints, extended equipment life and community recognition as a healthy environment in which to work and visit. Strategies to improve air quality, such as under floor air distribution, shall be investigated. Minimizing source pollutants within the building, proper ventilation and thermal and moisture controls shall be incorporated into the design. Daylighting and a visual connection to the outside should be studied and incorporated into the design, where appropriate.
Materials & Waste Use of Local and use of Recycled Materials Life Cycle Consideration Construction Waste Management 4. Materials and Waste To reduce the environmental impact of the new construction the design team shall examine the use of regional materials and rapidly renewable materials, as well as materials with recycled content. First consideration should be given to materials with low life-cycle cost and recyclable materials. The site design should explore the use of site furniture with high recycled content. In the design phase, state and local objectives for recycling and waste management should be considered. The design team shall plan for an effective construction waste management system.
Check List Is it designed in ways that preserve the natural environment? Is it designed to use resources and methods that minimize pollution and waste? Is designed to maximize passive and natural sources of heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting? Is the library constructed to ensure a healthful indoor air quality Does the HVAC have an efficiency air filtration system with pre-filters and final filters at 30% and 85% efficiency respectively? Are air filters designed to be easy to access, clean and/or replace?
A/E Selection the RFQ Issued by OKC 14 firms submitted Qualification Statements 4 were interviewed
Charrette - Design Process Begins 6/18/08
Community presentation Community Meeting 12/2/08
Design Process Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Bidding Process
Groundbreaking March 30, 2010 24
The interior begins to take form 2/17/11 25
Adult Reading Lounge 26
Grand Opening May 22 nd 2012! 27
So How Did We Do We have a great space as you have already seen and will see more of shortly It provides a inviting and welcoming space Temperature control is good The lighting is good (except when the sun sets) Ease of maintenance. Access Flooring System throughout
GEO THERMAL SYSTEM Design Costs Basic Design $32,000 LEED FEES 6,000 Emerging Modeling 20,000 MEP Commissioning 32,000 Total $90,000 Construction Energy Upgrades $120,000 Material Upgrades $120,000 Total $240,000 Total Projected LEED Cost $330,000
NW Projected Utilities Saving Ave 16 year MC 10 years DN 5 year Locations: SF: Year Built 2014 Projected Savings - vs Sys Ave Midwest Downtown Harrah Library 2,100 $ 0.56 Service Center 36,006 2008 $ 0.85 Northwest 35,000 2012 $ 1.07 Midwest City 36,200 1975 $ 2.04 $ 33,786 Bethany 8,280 $ 2.09 Ralph Ellison 16,620 2,006 $ 2.10 Luther 1,800 $ 2.19 Downtown 114,130 $ 2.79 $ 60,162 System Total 399,073 $ 1.65 $ 20,180
Operation of a LEED Library Sustaining Sustainability Make an Organizational Commitment to creating a Sustainable Community Educate Staff, Boards, and the Public Plan to spend more time up front Examine the sustainability of the entire organization, not just your projects Leading the way for your community takes courage. Work with experts who stay current on emerging techniques
Lessons Learned
"Required Points" per the construction documents BUT NOT ACHIEVED SUSTAINABLE SITES SS Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design: Quantity Control. 1 SS Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction. 1 WATER EFFICIENCY All 3 Points Achieved. ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE All 5 Points Achieved. MATERIALS & RESOURCES: MR Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Disposal. 1 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY EQ Credit 1 - "' Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring. 1 EO Credit 3.2 - Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy. 1 EQ Credit 6.2 - Controllability of Systems: Thermal Comfort. 1 EQ Credit 8.1 - Required - 1 point - Daylight & Views: Daylighting. 1 INNOVATION.& DESIGN PROCESS 2 extra Points Achieved. TOTAL 7
Where are we headed from here A new study released by the architecture firm Perkins+Will found that LEED certification COSTS ACCOUNTED FOR 0.05% TO 0.10% of the project s total cost, with the bulk of the cost premium associated with design features and processes USA TODAY June 13, 2013 A USA TODAY examination shows that thousands of "green" builders win tax breaks, exceed local restrictions and get expedited permitting under a system that often rewards minor, low-cost steps
Life Cycle Analysis Options Initial Costs DO IT Single Expenditures Replacement Costs Recurring Costs Annual Costs Total Life Cycle Cost (Present Worth - PW ) Annualized Cost $ $ $ $ $ $
Other Choices ASHRAE International Code Council American Institute of Architects Illuminating Engineering Society of North America U.S. Green Building Council Some day, the parts of LEED that truly make a difference, will be incorporated into project just as routinely as designing for ADA is now.
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Rules for Good and Evil in Library Architecture Few libraries have ever built enough storage space on purpose. The right number of entrances to a library is anything up to one. Never buy a chair until you ve spent at least 15 minutes sitting in it. Always show your plans to your custodians. A service desk is a service desk, not a monument.
Skylights cause impossible glare, but they make up for it by leaking. Never create a cozy corner you don t want occupied by a bag lady or teenagers No matter what turns a designer on, a library is not an airline terminal, a torpedo factory, or a Chuck-E-Cheese. Buy strong. There is no theoretical upper limit to the number of teenagers who can occupy a chair. Creating excitement with light in a library is like creating excitement with steps in a nursing home.
Resources Web Site OK Carnegie Library http://cybermarsx.mls.lib.ok.us/okimages/okimages.asp?wci=vie wimage&wcu=000000059 I have created a few zip files with the following information If you would like any or all of them, leave me an email address 2015,0325 ODL NW LEED - Alternative to LEED 2015.0325 ODL NW LEED- The Other Side 2015.0325 OLD NW LEED- Recycling Plans
SUDDENLY A HEATED DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE First we shape our buildings and then our buildings shape us Winston Churchill BETWEEN THE KING AND THE MOAT CONTRACTOR from The Far Side
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