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Green Futures for Old Buildings - The Legacy of the 1960’s University Estate

20th June 2007

• introduction to BDP Sustainability

• Understanding the problems of 1960’s and 1970’s University Estate

• AUDE Project – The Legacy of the 1960’s University Estate

our presentation

Introducing BDP Sustainability

True Sustainability needs to win on three fronts in order to succeed

1. Social 2. Economic3. Environmental

The Triple Bottom Line

What is Sustainability?

The London Sustainability Team

Trevor Butler

BDP Sustainability past project examples

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Saving 20% of Palace CO2 emissions

Palace of Westminster

University Estate Project Manager’s Guide to Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Bristol UniversityBREEAM and Sustainability Consultants

• BREEAM Assessors & Sustainability Consultants• 5 major new build and refurbishment projects across the campus

Understanding the problems of 1960’s and 1970’s University Estate Buildings

Issues Facing University Estates• Attracting students - Recruitment• Retaining staff & students - Retention• Cutting edge research - Performance • Sustainability / Whole Life Costs

To demolish or refurbish?

‘The way people feel and behave while studying or working within buildings is linked to their overall satisfaction rates and level of happiness’

1960’s University Campus Buildings – Key IssuesBuilding Fabric•Glazing•Low Mass•Low Insulation•High Infiltration•Asbestos

1960’s University Campus Buildings – Key IssuesBuilding Services•Low efficiency lighting•Old heating plant•Highly Air Conditioned•No raised floor

1960’s University Campus Buildings – Key IssuesSpace Planning•can be deep floor plan•low floor to floor height•No raised floor – IT integration.•Internal divisions inflexible•Disabled access?

1960’s University Campus Buildings – Key IssuesExternal Factors• Heritage Listing• Masterplan/Estates Strategy• Statutory Compliance• Environmental Policy

1960’s University Campus Buildings – Key IssuesQuantitative characteristics•high glazing•can be deep floor planning•highly air conditioned •or totally naturally ventilated•low floor to floor height•No raised floor•Low mass – high mass can be revealed•Floor plan can be narrow•Poor insulation•High infiltration •Disabled access?•Contamination – possibility of asbestos•Defective “system” building•High Running and Maintenance Costs

Qualitative characteristics• Usability• Comfort• Delight• Future Vision• Affection from users• Listed/Heritage• CSR goals• Spatial aspects

Subjective Qualities / Strategy and Aspirations are also important drivers

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1960’s University Campus Buildings – Review Criteria1. Physical Aspects• Gross/Net ratios• Plan Dimensions• Storey height• % Glazing (openable)• Construction System• Thermal Mass• Servicing• Air-tightness• Contamination – e.g. asbestos• Energy and Water Costs• Maintenance Costs• Obvious Problems

2. Functionality• Occupancy Evaluation• Comfort• Operation• New Education Methods• Technology Integration• Climate Change• Ongoing performance feedback

3. Future Vision• CSR• Master plan• Legislation• Estate Strategy• Budgets• Grants/funding• Operating costs

Assessing Sustainability of Buildings – What Tools are Available?

D&P PCR Fit Out

M&O

Offices X X XSchools X XRetail X X X XIndustrial X XPrisons X XBespoke X X X X

Assessing Sustainability of Buildings – What Tools are Available?UK Government Best Practice Programme

Assessing Sustainability of Buildings – What Tools are Available?Benchmarks – Internal / Industry

Assessing Sustainability of Buildings – What Tools are Available?Other Assessment MethodsCarbon Management PlanCondition AssessmentDesign Quality Indicators (DQI’s)Key Performance Indications (KPI’s)

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AUDE - The Legacy of the 1960’s University Estate

Project Progress & Initial Findings

team structure

Director

BDP Space Planning

Cost Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

Team Leader

Project Manager

Steering Group

Our Approach

Our Approach1. Data Gathering•Questionnaire addresses• Physical Aspects• Functionality• Future Vision

•Selection of Long-List and Site Visits

Our Approach1. Data Gathering• Identification of Key Findings

• Energy Use & Maintenance• Environmental Comfort• Use of Space• External Cladding Performance• Capital vs Whole Life Cost Issues

Our Approach2. Production of draft Case Study Information based on Returns

Our Approach3. Data Evaluation•Assist in Consultation with other stakeholders – review of their methods e.g. MOD

•Develop Sustainability and Whole Life Cost Appraisal Models/ Draft Toolkit•Set Key Performance Indicatiors (KPI’s)

Our Approach3. Toolkit Assembly

• Toolkit Output (Report + spreadsheet form / could be web-base tool in the future).

• Presentation of Report and Demonstration of Toolkit Method

• What are the likely criteria on which the tool will be based?

A Successful Outcome4. Priorities

•A tool that enables decision making based on differing project priorities.

•Incorporates KPI’s and DQI’s

•Enables true ‘Sustainability Appraisals’ based on triple bottom line.

•Easy User Interface

•Product delivered to program

A Successful Outcome4. Time Frame

• May-June ‘07: Long List of projects• June-August ‘07: Site visits + Case Studies + Short List• Sept-October ‘07:Produce case studies• Oct-January ‘08: Produce Sustainability Appraisal Toolkit• March ’08: Launch & Presentation at the AUDE Conference

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Green Futures for Old Buildings - The Legacy of the 1960’s University Estate

20th June 2007

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