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Low-Impact Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Even polar bears can use CMA Really? Do you need (Calcium Magnesium Acetate): to use gas to pick up less corrosive & toxic than leaves and trash? conventional deicers Integrated Pest
Really? Do you need to use gas to pick up leaves and trash? Even polar bears can use CMA (Calcium Magnesium Acetate): less corrosive & toxic than conventional deicers
Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control & Landscape Management
Say YES to composting yard waste + food scraps to make organic fertilizer! Say NO to chemical fertilizer for
Alternate Commuting Transportation
(we do RideShare)
Heat Island Effect
Our roof with white TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membrane - SRI value of 98 Black roofs and impervious pavements - enough heat to fry an egg!
Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
Water Performance Measurement TRUE STORY: 800% increase one week due to an unobservable toilet
wait a whole month!!
Water Efficient Landscaping
We have native and adapted plants that live on rainfall. And we use a rain barrel for our thirsty veggies. We don’t Neeeeed to hose down our plants with potable water?!?!?
Energy Efficiency Planning, Documentation, + Opportunity Assessment
the operations/maintenance of energy using systems + conducted an ASHRAE Level I Audit
maintenance tasks
capital improvement measures
Helped us to:
Energy Efficiency Planning, Documentation + Opportunity Assessment Our average EUI (energy use intensity) compares to a vacant building!
Energy Efficiency Performance
national median!
building’s energy use in Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Existing Building Commissioning
Low-cost ECMs (energy conservation measures)
Also CREATED capital plan for major retrofits/upgrades
Some strategies included:
Performance Measurement – System Level Metering
a portion of our buildings energy using sub-systems to:
use is out-of-whack
repaired/adjusted as needed.
On-Site Renewable Energy
electricity consumption
energy consumption
Emissions Reduction Reporting
Energy Star Portfolio Manager to:
GHG emissions
delivered by energy efficiency measures
Sustainable Purchasing
certified paper
Solid Waste Management
charities or through recycling
We track our waste weekly through weight and visual inspection
Waste Stream Audit
Landfill items Recyclable items
We conducted a waste audit comprised of 2 weeks worth of waste to assess disposal procedures and look for ways to further reduce waste.
Indoor Air Quality Performance
Operable windows +
supplement with fresh air ventilation systems where needed
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Inside the building and within
25’ of the outside of the building
Fortunately none of our neighbors have egged the front
the no smoking sign!!
and materials
user/occupant health by emitting fewer microscopic particulates, is more ergonomic, and is less noisy Jenn does windows……………………..
Green Cleaning
the exposure of building occupants + cleaning crew to hazardous chemicals
Indoor Chemical + Pollutant Source Control
Capture dirt and particulates brought indoors on shoes (80% of all dust and dirt in buildings is tracked in on shoes when people enter a building) Weekly cleaning of walk-off mats!!
Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
at all outdoor air intakes and indoor air recirculation returns to reduce building occupants exposure to contaminants…WHY??? because fresh air helps us to work better for you!
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Program
system
Occupant Comfort Survey
thermal comfort, acoustics, IAQ, lighting levels, and building cleanliness issues as perceived by staff members Made corrections/improvements to key areas of
downstairs.
Controllability of Lighting
Overhead ambient lighting combined with task lighting at individual desks gives everyone the ability to control the light levels of their own workspace. The one size fits all approach =
“And the dim fluorescent lighting is meant to emphasize the general absence of hope.”
Integrated Pest Management
are repaired (e.g. holes in walls).
notice to occupants. to reduce the exposure of people + the environment to hazardous chemicals:
Innovation in Operations – Thermal Scan of Building
identify and mediate deficiencies within the
building envelope
plus…we had a little fun
Innovation in Operations – Educational Building
Bonus points if you can locate all 36!!!
LEED EBOM
TOTAL HOURS SPENT: 1,782 TOTAL POINTS EARNED: 89 LEED RATING RECEIVED: PLATINUM!!
WE WILL DO IT AGAIN IN 5 YEARS!
Beyond EBOM
Beyond EBOM
Beyond EBOM