G02: Case Study: Rethinking Sustainable Product AcquisitionKrista Raines | Project Manager, stokBeth Giltner | Sustainability Coordinator, rand* construction corporationLex Sant | Treasurer, Summit Foundation
Course Description
The Summit Foundation LEED V4 CI and LBC project team will
discuss the challenges, lessons learned, and overarching
processes for successfully building a commercial office space
with materials transparency, health, and sustainability
requirements and how it impacts the design, construction
methods, schedule, and budget.
Learning Objectives & Learning Level Understand why architects and general contractors need a higher degree of
shared effort; normal delegation of means and methods isn’t practical for meeting BDPO - Material Ingredients Credits.
Learn how clients can have a much higher level of engagement to help direct the tradeoffs inherent in meeting timing, budget and project goals and emerging standards requirements.
Understand that LEED v4 and other new rating system projects will have considerably longer lead times on products; products that are normally incidental choices require major decisions and trade-offs to comply with the BPDO - Material Ingredients requirements.
Learn how there will be a much higher degree of iteration between design and materials specification in projects with materials transparency goals to maintain quality and meet the requirements of BPDO - Material Ingredients.
Learning Level: 200 – Understanding/Comprehension
Interactive Polling Question
Which of the following project types have you worked on? LEED v4 Living Building Challenge (LBC) Both rating systems on one project None of the above
Summit Foundation
Office Tenant Improvement
http://summitfoundation1717k.org/
WHAT MADE THIS PROJECT UNIQUE?
The ClientTHE SUMMIT FOUNDATION
The Project LocationThe CityWASHINGTON D.C.
The TeamPERKINS + WILL | RAND | STOK
“If you want to go fast, go alone.If you want to go far, go together.”
The GoalsDESIGN | SUSTAINABILITY | CERTIFICATION
regenerative
negative environmental
impact
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• don’t contribute harmful chemicals to environment
• made from natural materials
• zero net waste
• carbon neutral product life-cycle
WHAT IS A REGENERATIVE
PRODUCT?
Rating System Overlap
LEEDLBC
MATERIALS
PLACE
EQUITY
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
WATER EFFICIENCYENERGY + ATMOSPHERE
MATERIALS + RESOURCES
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Rating System Overlap: MaterialsSupplier
ResponsibilityReducedWaste
Ingredient Transparency
Reduced Resource Extraction
Reduced Carbon
Footprint
Health + Air Quality
…the entire team had a shared commitment to solving problems?
WHAT IF…
Typical
DESIGN
ENGINEERING
OWNER
CONTRACTOR
SUBS
VENDORS
MANUFACTURERS
Standards
• Life-Cycle Impact• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
ISO 14044• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability
Report• Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• U.N. Global Compact• ISO 26000• ASTM D6866• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)• ISO 14021-1999• Health Product Declaration (HPD)• Cradle to Cradle• GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark• REACH Optimization
• VOC Emissions• FloorScore• Green Label Plus• NSF-332• SCS Indoor Advantage Gold• UL Greenguard Gold• Intertek ETL Environmental VOC• Collaborative for High Performance Schools
(CHPS)• ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011/ (e3-
2011)• Red List: Chemical Abstract Service
Registration Number (CASRN)• RoHS
Teamwork
ENGINEERING
OWNER
DESIGN
SUBS
VENDORS
CONTRACTOR
MANUFACTURERS
EXPERTS
STAFF
CERTIFIERS
• Lead Times• Small Batches• Lack of Ready Made
Products• Design Intent• Product Availability• Product Complexity• Non-Standard Submittal
Requirements• Lack of Correct
Information• Location of Product
Manufacture
DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION
CHALLENGES
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
Start Early: Kick-Off Charrette• Create consensus + roadmapSubject Matter Experts
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
Dig Deeper than you Think you Should• “Complete” MSDS + manufacturing locationUtilize Resources• LBC Case Studies, Declare, UL, Pharos, and ARCOM
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
Delegate Responsibilities • One team member per manufacturerAsk the Right Questions• “Technical” person + rep involvement• Lead times, cost increases, quantity minimums
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
Communication + Planning = Key• Regular sustainable meeting + OAC meeting
integration• Collaborate outside of meetings• Allow product procurement to drive schedule• 6-8 times longer than typical project• Discuss Upcoming Procurement ScheduleDocs Received BEFORE Purchasing + Installing
ApproachSet GoalsS
EARC
Educate EveryoneActively Research
Reach out to ManufacturersCommunicate to Solve Problems
H Help Other Understand Info Gaps
Start Early: Kick-Off Charrette• Create consensus + roadmapSubject Matter ExpertsDig Deeper than you Think you Should• “Complete” MSDS + manufacturing locationUtilize Resources• LBC Case Studies, Declare, UL, Pharos, and ARCOMDelegate Responsibilities • One team member per manufacturerAsk the Right Questions• “Technical” person + rep involvement• Lead times, cost increases, quantity minimumsCommunication + Planning = Key• Regular sustainable meeting + OAC meeting
integration• Collaborate outside of meetings• Allow product procurement to drive schedule• 6-8 times longer than typical project• Discuss Upcoming Procurement ScheduleDocs Received BEFORE Purchasing + Installing
Review Against Criteria
Purchase + Install
Completed
Review Against Criteria
Materials Selection + Procurement “Process”
MSDS Ingredients List
Purchase + Install
New Materials
(non-FF&E)Review Against Criteria
Purchase + Install
MSDS
DeclareList
B: SUMMIT IDEAL
C: SUMMIT REALITY
A: TYPICAL
Submittal
Dual-Purpose + Minimal Finishes Design
101 TOTAL MATERIALS
Tools + Documentation
Material Procurement Challenges1 PRODUCT, 3 MANUFACTURERS, 6 COMPONENTS, 18 CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS
VarnishVeneerAdhesive #1Wood BackingAcoustic MaterialAdhesive #2Wood Structural Support
WOOD ACOUSTIC CEILING
Salvaged Materials Acquisition
53%
RECYCLED OR RECLAIMED MATERIALS
100%WOOD IS FSC
22%RAW EXTRACTION REPORT
95%DIVERSION RATE
30%SUSTAINABLE CRITERIA VALUE
4CRADLE-TO-CRADLE
11HPD’S
16EPD’S
37TONS C02E OFFSET
New Materials Acquisition
95%
MATERIALSTRANSPARENC
Y
CABLING STUDS “TILE”
RIDGID BOARD
BULLETINLIGHTING
Contact InfoKRISTA RAINES
BETH GILTNER
LEX SANT