4. MR IEQ IN RP Flashcards
Source Reduction
Bring less into the building – either reduce the scope of demo or for O+M set printers to double-sided to save paper…etc.
Reuse
Reuse: reuse materials in the same or related capacity:
Construction = materials reuse in a different way (i.e. cut doors to make shelves), reuse doors as doors, or buy used / salvaged doors
O+M = used paper for notetaking
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Waste from the manufacturing process that can be returned to manufacturing for a different process (i.e. bagasse to particleboard)
Post-Consumer Recycled Content
Waste from homes and offices that can be returned to manufacturing (i.e. plastic water bottles to clothing or backpacks)
Ongoing Consumables (Purchasing)
Paper, toner cartridges, batteries and desk accessories
Durable Goods (Purchasing)
Furniture, office equipment (computers, laptops, monitors, copiers, printers), appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers), external power adapters, televisions, and A/V equipment
Construction Materials
Permanently installed building products such as structure, enclosure elements, installed finishes, framing, interior walls, cabinets and casework, doors, and roofs
Ongoing Consumables (Waste)
Trash
Recyclables: paper, plastic, glass, aluminum/metals, cardboard
Compostables: food, janitorial paper products, landscape trimmings
Durable Goods Waste Stream
e-waste
Furniture
Location Valuation Factor
Products and materials that are extracted, manufactured, and purchased within a 100 mile radius of the project
Valued at 200% of cost if they meet the credit’s sustainable criteria
FSC Certified Wood
Forest Stewardship Council – managed forests to protect biodiversity
Rapidly Renewable
Materials that grow to maturity within 10 years of planting
Bamboo, cork, linoleum, cotton, wool, wheatboard, strawboard
Bio-Based materials
Soy foam, PLA plastics (plant-based), citrus cleaning products, vinegar for cleaning
Design for Flexibility
DURT walls, movable workstations, spaces that can be used for break areas and meeting rooms, cafes and work space, minimizes demolition and waste
Densely Occupied Space
An area with a design occupant density of 25 people or more per 1,000 square feet
ASHRAE 62.1
60 miles an hour, both windows down
Ventilation standard for Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
Demand-Controlled Ventilation
Using CO2 sensors to control ventilation and adjust as needed
Entryway Systems
Grills, grates, mats to trap up to 90% of dirt and dust at the door
ASHRAE 55
55 looks like “spooning”
Referenced Standard for Thermal Comfort
Thermal comfort factors: temperature, humidity, air speed, radiant temperature
MERV
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value – a measure of the particulates captured by filters
ASHRAE 90.1
Energy modeling for LEED BD+C, if it worked well, ENERGY STAR should be 90 when the building goes into occupancy
Referenced Standard for Minimum Energy Performance
ASHRAE 52
Fifty Two – Filtration, MERV 13 filters (or higher)
Referenced Standard for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
Acoustics Strategies
White noise systems, acoustic panels, carpet and acoustic ceiling tiles, walls and partitions
Flush-Out
100% fresh / outside air after construction, before occupancy
SMACNA Strategies
HVAC Protection
Pathway Interruption
Source Control
Scheduling
Housekeeping
Daylight / Clerestory Windows
Providing natural light is most effective with glass high on the windows (clerestory glass). Daylight can boost test scores 7% - 18%
Light Shelf
A feature to help reflect daylight further into a space
Vision Glazing
Windows at the proper height for quality views (middle of the wall)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
A variety of chemicals with short and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations are consistently higher indoors (up to 10 times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are in thousands of products including paints, lacquers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, carpet, copiers, adhesives, furniture.
Green Seal
Green cleaning products (reduced toxicity)
Toilet paper, paper towels
Integrated Pest Management
Reducing chemical use for pest control
1. Inspect for pests first
2. Use physical or mechanical means
3. Use least-toxic chemicals (San Francisco Tier 3)
4. Use standard chemicals with notification
Innovation Credits
Innovation Path = new ideas
Exemplary Performance Path = double performance, or achieve next incremental percentage threshold
Pilot Credit Path = guinea pig / test potential credits
Regional Priority Credits
Bonus points for items important in a given geographical location
Set by USGBC volunteers
Set by zip code
