Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP) LEED GOLD AWARD “ GOLD IS THE COLOUR OF MONEY”

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

- [email protected]

- (250) 952-8627

•www.bcbc.bc.ca or

• www.GreenBuildingsBC.com

Vancouver Island Tech Park:

• Joe van Belleghem

- [email protected]

- (250) 483-3206

• www.vitp.ca