NIH Bldg 3 - LEED NCv2 2 - Scorecard 02-23-10 - MW

LEED NCv2.2 Scorecard

Project Name NIH Building # 3

Project Status GBCI LEED Design Submission Review

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SUMMARIZED DESCRIPTION OF ACTION REQUIRED STATUS NEXT STEPS

Y Y Y C Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Incorporate erosion and sedimentation control measures into site construction.

Civil dwgs indicate ESC measures to be undertaken during construction phases.

Project will meet credit intent with these measures.

Ensure that strict sediment and erosion control measures are followed during construction phase.

Document and photograph ESC measures during on site implementation.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 1 Site Selection Do not develop flood prone sites, farmland, wetland, or endangered species refuge.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Project site does not fall under any flood area, reserved farmland, parks and satisfies the site selection criteria according to LEED. Project is an existing development.

No further action required.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 2 Development Density & Community Connectivity Develop on a previously developed with within an area with min density of 60,000sqft/acre

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Project site is located in a high density neighborhood and has access to at least 10 basic community services within 1/2 mile. Project meets credit reqs.

No further action required.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment Develop EPA or State designated Brownfield site. Project site does not qualify for the credit. Not Applicable.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 4.1 Alt. Transportation, Public Transportation Access Develop site within 1/4 mile of two bus lines or within 1/2 mile of rail station.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Project site is located within 0.5 miles from Medical Center

Metro Station and will meet credit reqs.

No further action required.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 4.2 Alt Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Provide bike racks for 5% of population and showers for 0.5% of the full time equivalent (FTE) occupants.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Current design indicates bike racks with the capacity for 30 spots.

Total FTE based on SFT = 212 FTE, Transient based on SFT

= 161

Showers required = 2

Bikes spots required = 19

No further action required.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 4.3 Alt Transportation, Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Provide low-emitting/ fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% FTE occupants or provide 5% of total parking as preferred parking for fuel efficient vehicles or install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of total parking.

Not Applicable Not Applicable.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 4.4 Alt Transportation, Parking Capacity Add no new parking Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated. No further action required.

1 0 0 0 C Credit 5.1 Site Development, Protect or Restore Open Space Restore predeveloped sites with native and adaptive species.

Site Area = 38,361 SF

Bldg Ftpt = 12,880 SF

Site Area - Bldg Ftpt = 25,481 SF

Landscaped are reqd. = 50% planted with Native and/or adaptive= 12,741 SF

NIH has not confirmed if landscaping adjacent to the building qualifies as native/adaptive species.

Not Applicable.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 5.2 Site Development, Maximize Open Space Exceed zone open space requirement by 25% or provide open space equal to building footprint

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

There are no local code open space reqs. Open space equal and adjacent to the building footprint must be provided.

Open Space required = bldg footprint = 12,880 SF

SDK to prepare revised site plan indicating the location of vegetative open space for resubmission.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design, Quantity Control

Employ storm retention ponds/tanks OR pervious paving AND/OR veg. roof reducing run-off so post development rate and quantity is less than or equal to predevelopment. Feed cooling tower with captured storm water or use as irrigation water make-up

Civil dwgs do not indicate any SW quantity control measures designed for the site.

NIH does not want to pursue SW management for the project site.

Not Applicable.

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1 0 0 0 D Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design, Quality Control Employ storm retention ponds/tanks OR pervious paving AND/OR veg. roof. & filtration for ALL site runoff

Civil dwgs do not indicate any SW quality control measures designed for the site.

NIH does not want to pursue SW management for the project site.

Not Applicable.

1 0 0 0 C Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof Shade parking OR 50% under cover and utilize high reflective materials for hardscape.

No underground parking is provided.

Site plan indicates hardscape consisting of concrete sidewalk, asphalt pavement & gravel strip.

The project L.O.D. incorporates limited hardscape area, of which asphalt constitutes more than 50% of the total hardscape area.

Not Applicable.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof Specify high albedo AND/OR veg. roof for 75% of roof area.

Original roofing to remain with slight updates. Drawings indicate slate and metal roof, of which slate constitutes more than 75% of the total roof area.

Not Applicable.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction

Design muted, efficient exterior lighting with cut off fixtures and no up lighting. Include controls for interior lighting to shut off after hours.

Credit not being pursued. Not Applicable.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% Specify drip irrigation AND/OR use captured storm water for irrigation.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

As a campus policy, no irrigation is used and therefore will meet credit reqs.

NIH to provide documentation indicating landscaping selection strategy that allows for elimination of permanent irrigation.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation Install no irrigation OR use captured storm water (tanks or pond) for all irrigation.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

As a campus policy, no irrigation is used and therefore will meet credit reqs.

NIH to provide documentation indicating landscaping selection strategy that allows for elimination of permanent irrigation.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies Use waterless urinals AND/OR gray water system Credit will not be pursued. Not applicable.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction Specify 1.6 gpf or less water closets, 1.0 or gpf or less urinals, 2.0 gpm shower heads, and .5 gpm lavatory faucet aerators.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

The following plumbing fixture performance rates are the final selections approved by NIH:

-water closets - 1.28 gpf

-urinals - 1.0 gpf

-coffee bar sink - 2.2 gpm

-lavatory - 0.5 gpm

-showerheads - 1.5 gpm

Current fixture selections will allow compliance with 30% water use reduction.

Review submittals during construction to verify adherence to project specifications.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 3.2 Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction

Specify 1.6 gpf or less water closets, 0.5 or gpf urinals OR waterless , 1.5 gpm shower heads, and .5 gpm lavatory faucet aerators

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

The following plumbing fixture performance rates are the final selections approved by NIH:

-water closets - 1.28 gpf

-urinals - 1.0 gpf

-coffee bar sink - 2.2 gpm

-lavatory - 0.5 gpm

-showerheads - 1.5 gpm

Current fixture selections will allow compliance with 30% water use reduction.

Review submittals during construction to verify adherence to project specifications.

N Y Y C Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems Engage a 3rd party commissioning authority.

Cx agent has not yet been selected and scope of Cx services has not been defined.

General Cx Spec and Cx pre-functional checklists have been included in specs.

Select Cx agent for the project and review Cx scope of services to ensure it meets the LEED requirements.

N Y Y D Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Design envelop, HVAC, and lighting at or below ASHRAE 90.1-

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

Energy model indicates that the building exceeds ASHRAE

90.1-2004 stds. By 21.9% (6 pts.). Project cannot qualify for more than the 2 pt. prerequisite as information to derive plant seasonal efficiencies are not available.

EMO to revise energy model calculations and provide a narrative response to each comment, along with a description of corrective actions taken. Attach all relevant documentation including revised model input and output summaries and revised Submittal Template.

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Y Y Y D Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Specify HCFC or HFC refrigerants in chillers.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Building is connected to a central chilled water system.

No further action is required.

10 0 2 2 D Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance Design envelop, HVAC, and lighting below ASHRAE 90.1-2004 by

10-45%

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

Energy model indicates that the building exceeds ASHRAE

90.1-2004 stds. By 21.9% (6 pts.). Project cannot qualify for more than the 2 pt. prerequisite as information to derive plant seasonal efficiencies are not available.

EMO to revise energy model calculations and provide a narrative response to each comment, along with a description of corrective actions taken. Attach all relevant documentation including revised model input and output summaries and revised Submittal Template.

3 0 0 0 D Credit 2.1 On-Site Renewable Energy, 2.5%, 7.5%, 12.5% Employ renewable energy such as photovoltaic to offset building energy costs.

No onsite renewable energy will be considered for the project and therefore credit is not being pursued.

Not Applicable.

1 0 0 0 C Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning Engage a 3rd party commissioning authority.

Credit not being pursued as project is currently in final CD stage.

Not Applicable.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management Specify HFC or non chlorine based refrigerants in chillers.

Building is connected to a central chilled water system.

NIH is not able to provide specifications on central chilled water equipment to allow SDK to complete calculations and determine if credit is met.

Not Applicable.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 5 Measurement & Verification Incorporate enhanced BAS energy use monitoring and reporting services.

Dwgs indicate meters for steam, chilled water and electricity that are addressable by the BAS. Specifications indicate that programing to allow for trending must be performed.

Create M&V plan to be implemented.

1 0 0 1 C Credit 6 Green Power Buy 35% or building power from grid source green power suppliers or by purchasing renewable energy certificates.

Credit reqs not developed at this stage. NIH to determine if credit will be pursued.

Y Y Y D Prereq 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables Designate specific space to support building recycling efforts on floors and loading dock.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Designated area for collection & storage of recycling is indicated in Arch dwgs.

No further action is required.

3 0 2 2 C Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain 75%, 95% of Existing Shell, 50% of interior Reuse existing building structure and shell elements.

> 75% of the existing shell structure is being reused in the project and therefore credit is feasible to achieve.

Determine percentage of existing structure being reused and determine credit status.

2 0 1 2 C Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50%, 75% Use waste hauler that will sort off site and recycle majority of construction waste, diverting waste from landfills.

Waste management details of earlier decommissioning of building is currently not known.

CWM spec is included in project manual.

During construction, identify a CWM contractor to manage the process as specified in specs. Track all demolition and construction waste to determine % recycled.

2 0 0 0 C Credit 3.1 Materials Reuse, 5%, 10% Use salvaged materials (lights, doors, hardware, seating, flooring, etc) Credit not being pursued. Not applicable.

2 0 1 2 C Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10%, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) Specify building materials with high recycled content (gyp, ceiling, carpet, etc)

Recycled content reqs are included in the required spec sections. Monitor progress of credit during construction phase.

2 0 1 2 C Credit 5.1 Local/Regional Materials, 10%, 20% Extracted/Harvest/Manufactured Specify building materials which are extracted, harvested, and manufactured from local (500miles) sources.

Local/Regional content reqs are included in the required spec sections.

Monitor progress of credit during construction phase.

1 0 0 0 C Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials, 2.5% Specify wheat based doors/counters/core, bamboo/cork floors/ cotton insulation, etc.

Credit not being pursued. Not applicable.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 7 Certified Wood Specify FSC certified wood for the majority of wood used on the project.

Certified wood reqs are included in the required spec sections.

Monitor progress of credit during construction phase.

N Y Y D Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance Design outside air to meet/exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2004

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

MEP dwgs state compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2004 stds.

VRP tables indicate compliance.

No further action is required.

N Y Y D Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Adopt no smoking policy and no smoking within 25' of the building.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

NIH is a non-smoking campus and will meet credit reqs.

No further action is required.

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1 0 1 1 D Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Method Implement CO2 monitoring and CO2 based ventilation control.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and clarifications are requested.

Air flow monitoring stations are indicated on the OA ducts serving occupied areas.

CO2 sensors are indicated in high occupancy areas and in RA duct.

Controls and setpoints for CO2 have been coordinated.

WFT to revise mechanical plans to provide a CO2 sensor is located at lunch/workroom (2W16) for resubmission.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 2 Increased Ventilation Increase ventilation rates to at least 30% above that as required by

ASHRAE 62.1-2004

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

VRP tables indicating increase ventilation requirements have been provided. SDK have identified a possible discrepancy in the calculations.

No further action is required.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction

Protect HVAC system during construction and properly store absorptive materials. Spec MERV 8 filters for use during construction.

Spec Section 01440 Construction Indoor Air Quality Mgmt has been included in project manual.

Contractor to prepare and implement construction IAQ plan during construction phase.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy Flush building w/100% OA for 2 wks OR conduct post construction, pre occupancy air testing.

Spec Section 01440 Construction Indoor Air Quality Mgmt has been included in spec. Bldg flush-out has been specified.

Contractor to provide documentation indicating requirements of building flushout have been met.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants Specify low VOC adhesives and sealants in all trades (Arch, MEP)

Spec Section 01520 VOC Limits has been included in spec.

Low-VOC requirements have been included in the required individual spec sections.

Review submittals, monitor & confirm credit compliance during construction phase.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints & Coatings Specify low VOC interior paints, stains, varnishes, and coatings.

Low-VOC requirements have been included in the required individual spec sections.

Review submittals, monitor & confirm credit compliance during construction phase.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems Specify only CRI IAQ Green label plus certified carpets for ALL carpets. Specify low VOC carpet adhesive.

Low-emitting carpet requirements have been included in the required spec section.

Review submittals, monitor & confirm credit compliance during construction phase.

1 0 0 1 C Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products Specify low composite wood and agrifiber products containing no-urea formaldehyde resins.

Low-emitting composite wood requirements have been included in the required individual spec sections.

Review submittals, monitor & confirm credit compliance during construction phase.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

Install permanent entryway walk off systems, direct exhaust janitor/copy/fax areas and employ deck to deck partitions and specify MERV 13 or better filters

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and credit was deffered to the construction phase application review.

Partition details Indicate that slab to slab partitions will be installed at the janitor closets. Walk-off mats are identified at main entrance to the building. Door closers have been specified at janitor closet doors. Dedicated exhaust has been provided for Janitor's Closets.

MERV 8 & 15 have been specified for the AHU and MERV-13 for the fan coil units.

Provide submittal indicating manufacturer and model of MERV

13 final filters for submission.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting Provide lighting controls for 90% of building occupants and for all shared use spaces.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Lighting Plans indicate switching layout should meet credit requirements.

No further action is required.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort Provide comfort control for 50% of occupants and for all shared use spaces.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Ductwork Plans indicate thermostat layout should meet credit requirements.

No further action is required.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort, Design Design HVAC system to meet ASHRAE 55-2004. MEP dwgs indicate compliance with ASHRAE 55-2004 stds.

WFT to prepare required documentation for LEED design submission.

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1 0 0 1 D Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort, Verification Develop thermal comfort survey for building occupants and corrective action procedure.

Credit reqs are not developed at this stage.

NIH to decide if credit will be pursued. SDK to provide support if credit will be pursued.

To qualify, implement occupant thermal comfort survey and implement corrective measures based on survey results.

1 0 0 1 D Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces Design envelop and interior spaces for 2% day lighting in 75% of occupied areas.

Credit may be achievable due to number of exterior offices provided. Minimal offices at basement level.

Perform calculations to determine if credit will be met.

Window performance specifications are required to complete calculations.

1 0 0 0 D Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces Design envelop and interior spaces for views outside for 90% of occupied areas.

Credit is not be achievable due to design changes that eliminated interior office windows.

Not applicable.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design: Educational Program Provide public education focusing on green building strategies and solutions.

Project will pursue credit by providing a case study, and an educational outreach program or building tour.

Case study and tour to be developed.

1 1 1 1 D Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design: Transportation Demand Management/ Public Transportation

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Develop a Transportation Management Plan providing building occupants with incentives to carpool and use alternative transportation.

Credit submitted for Design Submission review and is

Anticipated.

Project is <0.1 miles from Medical Center Metro Station.

Other pulbic transportation options are available to satisfy credit requirements.

No further action is required.

1 0 1 1 D Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design: Integrated Pest Management

Implement an IPM program that demonstrates a comprehensive approach for the use of non-toxic pest control and utilizes environmentally friendly control methods.

NIH has an already established IPM program for the campus.

NIH to provide the following:

-Detailed narrative outlining a permanent IPM program that specifies the use of non-toxic pest control in the event of a pest outbreak, and environmentally friendly control measures.

-Cut sheets for non-toxic chemicals or programs

-Letter of commitment to this program

1 0 1 1 D Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design: Low Mercury Lamps

Reduce exposure of building occupants to contaminants that adversely impact the indoor environment.

Low mercury lamps have been specified in drawings. Specific lamps to be installed have not been determined and compliance with credit cannot be determined at this stage.

Perform calculations to determine compliance after receipt of lamp submittals during construction phase.

ALT Innovation in Design: Green Power Buy 70% or building power from grid source green power suppliers for 2 years, or 35% for 4 years.

Credit reqs not developed at this stage.

NIH to determine if credit will be pursued.

To qualify for credit, purchase green power equivalent to 70% design energy costs of bldg for 2 years or 35% for 4 yrs.

ALT Innovation in Design: Green Cleaning

Reduce exposure of building occupants to contaminants that adversely impact the indoor environment.

NIH to indicate if green cleaning policy is already in place on campus. SDK to provide support if credit will be pursued and policy is not currently in place.

1 0 1 1 C Credit 2 LEED™ Accredited Professional Have LEED AP on design team OR as consultant. There are a number of LEED AP's on the project team. SDK to prepare credit for LEED submission

69 11 35 42 26-32 LEED Certified for New Buildings

33-38 LEED Certified Silver for New Buildings

39-51 LEED Certified Gold for New Buildings

52-69 LEED Certified Platinum for New Buildings

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