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Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP)
LEED GOLD AWARD
“GOLD IS THE COLOUR OF MONEY”
Jack Meredith
BC Buildings Corporation
Joe van Belleghem
Vancouver Island Technology Park
National Executive Forum on Public Property
May 09, 2003
Background: BCBC VisionGreen/High Performance Building
• High Functionality• Excellent Indoor air quality• Good Thermal comfort• Noise/Sound control• Exceptional Lighting quality• Varied/Diverse Transportation
• Energy • Water• Materials• Waste & Emissions• Site impacts• Adaptability
Users Owners/Community/Env
We needed a Recognized Rating System
IF WE CAN’T DEFINE HIGH PERFORMANCE, HOW COULD WE EXPECT TO ACHIEVE IT?
• Rating system must be able to:
– Objectively define performance
– Facilitate goal setting
– Measure/monitor performance
– Communicate success of projects
• Evaluated existing rating systems
• LEED chosen by BCBC
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
US Green Building CouncilUS Green Building CouncilCanada Green Building CouncilCanada Green Building CouncilNon profit organizationNon profit organizationindependent 3rd party certification of independent 3rd party certification of green buildingsgreen buildingsSimple to use - 69 Points in 6 CategoriesSimple to use - 69 Points in 6 Categories
LEED Rating Levels
• CERTIFIED LEVEL 26-32 POINTS
• SILVER LEVEL 33-38 POINTS
• GOLD 39-51 POINTS
• PLATINUM 52+ POINTS
• TOTAL POSSIBLE 69 POINTS
Green Building Rating System:
LEED - Leadership in Energy& Environmental Design
• Sustainable Sites 14 Pts– brownfield redevelopment– alternative transportation– reduced site disturbance– stormwater management– light pollution reduction
• Water Efficiency 5 Pts– water efficient landscaping– innovative wastewater technologies– water use reduction
• Energy & Atmosphere 17 Pts– optimize energy performance– renewable energy contribution– green power– elimination of HCFC’s and Halons
• Materials & Resources 13Pts– building reuse– construction waste management– recycled content– local / regional materials– certified wood
• Environmental Quality 15 Pts– carbon dioxide monitoring– increase ventilation effectiveness– low emitting materials– controllability of systems– thermal comfort
• Design Excellence 5 Pts– innovation in design– LEED accredited professional
Example of a High Performance Building Vancouver Island Technology Park
• LEED Gold rating
• First LEED in Canada
• Third Gold in the world (version 2)
• located in Victorialocated in Victoria• refit of an existing facilityrefit of an existing facility• $6 million $6 million • 168,000 sq. ft.168,000 sq. ft.• Target audience high tech.Target audience high tech.• Environmental focusEnvironmental focus• No additional green budgetNo additional green budget
Vancouver Island Technology Park
Potable Water UsePotable Water Use6 million litres less water than traditional design6 million litres less water than traditional design
Water Efficiency
Ultra Low Flow, Dual Flush –
Wash-Down Toilets
Waterless Urinals
ShowersShowers - flow restrictors
SinksSinks – infrared – infrared sensorssensors - aerator taps- aerator taps
RainwaterRainwater – investigated for use in toilets
Future Proofing Regulatory Challenges
Water Efficient LandscapingWater Efficient Landscaping
Decommissioned lawn irrigationDecommissioned lawn irrigation
Water Efficiency
Social Considerations
/EducationPublic
Relations
Native Plant SpeciesNative Plant Species
Protect Habitat AreasProtect Habitat AreasRestore Degraded HabitatRestore Degraded Habitat
New Covenants-
Salmon Bearing Creek Restoration
Trees Surveyed
Native Plant Species
Fruit Trees
Sustainable Sites
Wildlife Corridor
Trees Protected during construction
Storm Water Management Storm Water Management – – Water FiltrationWater Filtration
Detention Ponds
Bio-Swales
Salmon Bearing Creek
Sustainable Sites
BenefitsBenefits•Reduced Infrastructure CostsReduced Infrastructure Costs
Groundwater Recharge & Stormwater Groundwater Recharge & Stormwater ManagementManagement
Grass Pave/ Gravel Pave ParkingGrass Pave/ Gravel Pave Parking
BenefitsBenefits•Reduced Stormwater –1 hr 1 in 10 year Reduced Stormwater –1 hr 1 in 10 year rain eventrain event•Reduce pollute runoffReduce pollute runoff•Lower maintenance costsLower maintenance costs
Sustainable Sites
Regulatory Challenges
Reduce Exterior Heat Island EffectReduce Exterior Heat Island Effect
Grass Pave/ Gravel Pave ParkingGrass Pave/ Gravel Pave Parking
Additional Tree Planting Additional Tree Planting on Road Surfaces in front of the on Road Surfaces in front of the buildingbuilding
Light PollutionLight Pollution Zero direct-beam illumination lampsZero direct-beam illumination lamps
Low foot candle levels Low foot candle levels
High pressure sodium lamps to High pressure sodium lamps to reduce energy costsreduce energy costs
Sustainable Sites
•Even painted green to Even painted green to blend into surroundingsblend into surroundings
Vancouver Island Technology Park
Sustainable Sites
Bicycle trail
walking trail
Bus turn around
Transit Service
Bike Paths/ Walking Trails
180 bike racks (80 in Bldg) w/ showers
Preferred Car Pooling stalls – 25 stalls
Sustainable Transportation Study
Clean Energy Transport
Building Reuse – Building Reuse – 100% building structure – 91% of Shell100% building structure – 91% of Shell
Construction Waste – Construction Waste – 99% salvaged ($600,000 saving)99% salvaged ($600,000 saving)
Materials & Resources
Materials Salvaged for ReuseMaterials Salvaged for Reuse Roof tile Roof tile
Ductwork / Portion of Mechanical SystemDuctwork / Portion of Mechanical System
River RockRiver Rock
CabinetryCabinetry
Wood chipped for hiking trailsWood chipped for hiking trails
Misc. Alarm pulls, lighting, doorsMisc. Alarm pulls, lighting, doors
Materials & Resources
Reused Topsoil Reused Topsoil
23% of Material 23% of Material
CostCost
Recycling RoomRecycling Room
Recycled Materials – Recycled Materials – 33% of material cost33% of material cost
Fly ash in Fly ash in ConcreteConcrete
PaintPaint
Rubber Flooring Rubber Flooring
Raised Floor Raised Floor SystemSystem
Local Materials Local Materials – – 54% of material Cost Manufactured Locally within 500 miles.
38% of material extracted harvested
recovered within 500 mile radius.
Materials & Resources
RebarRebar
MillworkMillwork
Aluminum sidingAluminum siding
GypsumGypsum
Metal studsMetal studs
Air Pollutant EmissionsAir Pollutant Emissions
Adhesives, sealants, paints, carpet and Adhesives, sealants, paints, carpet and composite wood products specified to have composite wood products specified to have low VOC limits.low VOC limits.
CO2 monitoring control of outside airCO2 monitoring control of outside air
Indoor Environmental Quality
Paints Total VOC limits less than 150 g/L (non-flat)Total VOC limits less than 50 g/L (flat)
Carpets Adhesives
Total VOC limits less than 0.50 mg/m2/hrTotal VOC limits less than 10.0 mg/m2/hr
Architectural Sealants Total VOC limits less than 250 g/L
Composite Wood Products No added urea-formaldehyde resins
Indirect Lighting PrincipalsIndirect Lighting Principals Indirect lightingIndirect lighting
Energy Efficient LightingEnergy Efficient Lighting
- T5 –56 watts per fixture- T5 –56 watts per fixture
Flexible task LightingFlexible task Lighting
<1 watt per sq.ft.<1 watt per sq.ft.
42% below MNECB42% below MNECB
Indoor Environmental Quality
Private offices against outside wall
Dark interior space
Private Office with interior glazing
Day-lightingDay-lighting
Energy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency Energy Simulation
31% more energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1
DDC control system
Variable flow
Optimum Start
Oversized heat pump water loop piping
CO2 monitoring
Window film to reduce heating & cooling loads
Energy
Commissioning & Re-commissioningCommissioning & Re-commissioningCommissioning has been found to optimize energy performance and efficiency by 5 to 10%, resulting in significant environmental benefits and cost savings.
Green Power from Landfill GasGreen Power from Landfill Gas
Improved Working Environment
Business is ChangingBusiness is Changing•Churn is UP - 40% + •Teams / Collaboration is UP•Mobility of Employees is UP•Knowledge / Technology Based•Flexible / Extended Working Hours•More Environmentally Concerned•Need to Attract/Retain Employees
Conventional Tenant Improvements
Improved Working Environment
Modular Fit-ups
VITP is not an anomaly!Green Buildings BC Results
New Buildings Program– 4 Pilot Projects– 3 schools– 1 post secondary – 39% - 58% less energy– no cost premium
Taylor Park Elementary
VITP is not an anomaly!Green Buildings BC Results
Retrofit Program
• Projected capital investment:
+ $78 million
• Projected annual savings:
+ $9 million/yr
• 15 institutions at various stages
Prince George School District
High Performance Buildings do NOT have to cost more!
For More Information
Green Buildings BC:
• Jack Meredith
- (250) 952-8627
•www.bcbc.bc.ca or
• www.GreenBuildingsBC.com
Vancouver Island Tech Park:
• Joe van Belleghem
- (250) 483-3206
• www.vitp.ca
