Typologies GSAS Design Assessment v2.1

GSAS BUILDING
TYPOLOGIES
2015
DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015
A globally recognised
symbol of sustainable
engineering
The GSAS system awards one of six levels of
certifications to projects, from one star to six stars,
depending on their environmental and social impact.
Assessment can be conducted to certify the project
in the design, construction and operations phases.
GSAS BUILDING TYPOLOGIES: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

V2.1
Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman V2.1
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

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GSAS BUILDING TYPOLOGIES: DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015

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COMMERCIAL
CORE + SHELL
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
MOSQUES
HOTELS
LIGHT INDUSTRY
Dr. Yousef Alhorr

Founding Chairman
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GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1
A MESSAGE FROM
Dr. Yousef MOhamAd AlHorr,
FoundING Chairman
GORD has come a long way since pioneering the Global Sustainability
Assessment System (GSAS), formerly known as (QSAS), the Middle East’s
first integrated and performance-based green building assessment rating
system in 2009.
Our mission to encourage the development and implementation of
sustainability principles and imperatives stems from the sustainable goals
outlined in His Highness, The Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani’s
Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to achieve sustainable economic
development and environmental leadership.
GSAS draws from top-tier global sustainability systems and adds new facets and dimensions to the current
practices in assessing the sustainability of the built environment. Modelled on best practices from the
most established global rating schemes including, but not limited to, BREEAM (United Kingdom), LEED
(United States), GREEN GLOBES (Canada), CEPAS (Hong Kong), CASBEE (Japan), and the International
SBTOOL, GSAS has grown into a pan-regional system offering a comprehensive framework, and equally
flexible to incorporate the specific needs of the local context of different regions. In Qatar, GSAS is
currently the only rating scheme to be acknowledged by Qatar Construction Specifications.
Primary goals of GSAS include creating a better living environment, minimizing resource consumption
and reducing environmental degradation due to the fast pace of urbanization taking place in this era.
Such objectives, coupled with the increasing evidence of climate change effects on a global level, have
contributed strongly to the unprecedented pace of adaptation to sustainability practices not only in the
developed countries, but also in developing countries at a pace that is unexpected.
GSAS has become one of the most comprehensive system, to date, that addresses the built environment
from a macro level to a micro level targeting a wide range of building typologies. The new system will have
design assessments for all typologies integrated into one comprehensive manual. The manual provides
recommendations and guidelines for the effective implementation of the sustainability goals of each
criterion. As more research is carried out on the rating system, the manuals will be further developed to
keep users informed on updates within the constantly evolving GSAS rating systems.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts and contributions from the State of Qatar, all our members, and
international partners-especially University of Pennsylvania and the associated consultants who helped
establish the system and take it into new dimensions. Last but not least, the continuous support from Qatari
Diar Real estate Investment Company is highly appreciated, and without its support, GSAS would not be
able to achieve what it has achieved in such a short time.
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DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement Preface.......................................................................................................... 7
PREFACE................................................................................................................................................ 13
SCOPE.................................................................................................................................................... 15
COMMERCIAL........................................................................................................................................ 17
CORE + SHELL....................................................................................................................................... 17
RESIDENTIAL......................................................................................................................................... 21
EDUCATION............................................................................................................................................ 22
MOSQUES.............................................................................................................................................. 22
HOTELS.................................................................................................................................................. 22
LIGHT INDUSTRY................................................................................................................................... 22
Typical Occupied Spaces.............................................................................................................. 24
criteria SUMMARY............................................................................................................................. 25
DESIGN VERIFICATION......................................................................................................................... 28
INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................... 29
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC]................................................................................................................ 31
[UC.1] Proximity to Infrastructure........................................................................................................ 33
[UC.2] Load on Local Traffic Conditions.............................................................................................. 34
[UC.3] Public Transportation................................................................................................................ 36
[UC.4] Private Transportation.............................................................................................................. 38
[UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination........................................................................................... 39
[UC.6] Acoustic Conditions.................................................................................................................. 40
[UC.7] Proximity to Amenities.............................................................................................................. 42
[UC.8] Accessibility.............................................................................................................................. 44
SITE [S]................................................................................................................................................... 47
[S.1] Land Preservation....................................................................................................................... 49
[S.2] Water Body Preservation............................................................................................................ 51
[S.3] Habitat Preservation.................................................................................................................... 53
[S.4] Vegetation .................................................................................................................................. 55
[S.5] GSAS Construction Management-Partial.................................................................................... 58
[S.6] Rainwater Runoff........................................................................................................................ 60
[S.7] Heat Island Effect........................................................................................................................ 61

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[S.8] Wind Comfort.............................................................................................................................. 63

[S.9] Noise Pollution............................................................................................................................ 65
[S.10] Light Pollution............................................................................................................................ 67
[S.11] GSAS Construction Management-Full...................................................................................... 69
[S.12] Parking Footprint....................................................................................................................... 70
[S.13] Shading..................................................................................................................................... 71
[S.14] Visual Comfort........................................................................................................................... 74
[S.15] Pathways................................................................................................................................... 76
[S.16] Mixed Use................................................................................................................................. 78
ENERGY [E]............................................................................................................................................ 81
[E.1] Energy Demand Performance..................................................................................................... 83
[E.2] Energy Delivery Performance..................................................................................................... 88
[E.3] Primary Energy Sources............................................................................................................. 92
[E.4] CO2 Emissions and Offset........................................................................................................... 95
[E.5] NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter.................................................................................................... 98
WATER [W]............................................................................................................................................ 101
[W.1] Water Efficiency........................................................................................................................ 103
[W.2] Water Consumption and Reuse................................................................................................111
MATERIALS [M].................................................................................................................................... 113
[M.1] Regional Materials.................................................................................................................... 115
[M.2] Responsible Sourcing of Materials........................................................................................... 117
[M.3] Recycled Materials................................................................................................................... 119
[M.4] Materials Reuse........................................................................................................................ 121
[M.5] Structure Reuse On-Site.......................................................................................................... 122
[M.6] Design for Disassembly............................................................................................................ 124
[M.7] Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)................................................................................................... 126
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE].............................................................................................................. 129
[IE.1] Thermal Comfort...................................................................................................................... 131
[IE.2] Natural Ventilation.................................................................................................................... 134
[IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation............................................................................................................. 137
[IE.4] Illumination Levels.................................................................................................................... 140
[IE.5] Daylight.................................................................................................................................... 143
[IE.6] Glare Control............................................................................................................................ 146
[IE.7] Views........................................................................................................................................ 149

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[IE.8] Acoustic Quality........................................................................................................................ 151

[IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials............................................................................................................. 155
[IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control.......................................................................... 157
CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE]............................................................................................... 159
[CE.1] Heritage & Cultural Identity..................................................................................................... 161
[CE.2] Support of National Economy................................................................................................. 163
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO]................................................................................................ 165
[MO.1] Commissioning Plan.............................................................................................................. 167
[MO.2] Organic Waste Management................................................................................................. 169
[MO.3] Recycling Management......................................................................................................... 171
[MO.4] Water & Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems....................................................................... 172
[MO.5] Energy & Water Use Sub-metering........................................................................................ 174
[MO.6] Automated Control System.................................................................................................... 176

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (GSAS)

Acknowledgement Preface
THIS PROJECT WAS INITIATED, COMMISSIONED AND LED BY
Dr. Yousef M Alhorr,

Founder and Chairman,
Gulf Organisation for Research and Development
PRINCIPAL PROJECT DEVELOPER AND DIRECTOR
Dr. Ali Malkawi

Professor of Architecture and Chairman of the Graduate Group, University of Pennsylvania,
Founder and Director, T.C. Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
HE. Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad

Chairman and Managing Director - Barwa
Eng. Mohammed Alhedfa,
GCEO, Qatari Diar Realestate Investment Company - State of Qatar
Dr. Mohammed Saif Alkuwari,
Under Secretary of Ministry Of Environment - State of Qatar
TECHNICAL LEAD AND DEVELOPER
Dr. Godfried Augenbroe,

Chair of Building Technology, Doctoral Program,
Professor, College of Architecture
DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Esam Elsarrag,

Gulf Organisation For Research & Development

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - QATAR
• TC CHAN CENTER – UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - USA
• AFFILIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - USA
• QATARI GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT SECTOR
• Barwa Real Estate Company (BARWA)
• Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LUSAIL)
• Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs (AWQAF)
• Ministry of Environment (MOE)
• Ministry of Interior – Internal Security Forces (ISF)
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning (MMUP)
• Private Engineering Office – Amiri Diwan (PEO)
• Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
• Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company (QD)
• Qatar General Electricity and Water (KAHRAMA)
• Qatar Museums Authority (QMA)
• Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)
• Qatar Petroleum (QP)
• Qatar Science and Technology Park – Qatar Foundation (QSTP)
• Qatar University (QU)
• Qatari Private Sector

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
State of Kuwait – Green Building Committee – National Codes Committee

Kingdom of Jordan – Jordanian Engineers Association
Republic of Sudan - University of Khartoum

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTERNATIONAL EXPERT REVIEWERS AND CONSULTANTS
• Dick Van Dijk, PhD [Netherlands]

Member of ISO TC163 Energy Standardization Committee, TNO, Institute of Applied Physics.
• Frank Matero, PhD [US]

Professor of Architecture and Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania.
• Greg Foliente, PhD [Australia]

Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation) Sustainable Ecosystems.
• John Hogan, PE, AIA [US]

City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Member of ASHRAE.
• Laurie Olin, RLA, ALSA [US]

Partner, OLIN Studio.
• Mark Standen [UK]

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Technical work.
• Matthew Bacon, PhD, RIBA, FRSA [UK]

Professor, University Salford - Faculty Built Environment and Business Informatics;
Chief Executive, Conclude Consultancy Limited; and Partner, Eleven Informatics LLP.
• Matt Dolf [Canada]

Assistant Director, AISTS (International Academy of Sports Science and Technology).
• Matthew Janssen [Australia]

Director of Construction and Infrastructure and Environmental Management Services Business
Units (KMH Environmental); formerly the Sustainability Program Manager for Skanska.
• Muscoe Martin, AIA [US]

Director, Sustainable Buildings Industries Council (SBIC), USGBC board member.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
• Nils Larsson [Canada]

Executive Director of the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE).
• Raymond Cole, PhD [Canada]

Director, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia.
• Skip Graffam, PhD, RLA, ASLA [US]

Partner, Director of Research, OLIN Studio.
• Sue Riddlestone [UK]

Executive Director & Co-Founder of BioRegional, Co-Director of One Planet and M.D. of
BioRegional MiniMills Ltd.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
PREFACE
The primary objective of Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) is to create a sustainable built
environment that minimizes ecological impact while addressing the specific regional needs.
The GSAS manuals and documents developed to date include the following:
• GSAS Construction: Guidelines and Assessment 2015

• GSAS Districts and Infrastructure: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Districts and Infrastructure: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS Energy Application
• GSAS Training Manual 2015: Commercial & Residential – Part 1/2
• GSAS Training Manual 2015: Commercial & Residential – Part 2/2
• GSAS Technical Guide 2015 - v2.2
• GSAS Health Care: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Health Care: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS Parks: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Parks: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS Railways: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Railways: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS RFP Preparation: All Typologies
• GSAS Sports: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Sports: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS Building Typologies: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015
• GSAS Operations: Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Operations: Assessment 2015
• GSAS Workers Accommodation: Design Guidelines 2015
• GSAS Workers Accommodation: Design Assessment 2015

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCOPE
GSAS Design is intended to evaluate the impact of new buildings. GSAS Design evaluates the aspects of
the design process that have a lasting environmental impact, performs measurements related to normative
standards and accepted practices, and considers what impacts the project can mitigate.
Projects that can be rated include buildings that have not been previously rated. The scope includes
Commercial, Core and Shell, Residential, Education, Mosques, Hotels and Light Industrial building types.
Although all types of buildings can be evaluated using the same process and share the same fundamental
measurement principles, there are differences among the building types that are addressed with slightly
different evaluations. These differences include the applicability of criteria, the types of measurements
required within a particular criterion and specific reference values or scoring thresholds. The GSAS
Design system evaluates all the building types with the same assessment system, but does highlight the
differences between the building types when required.
The GSAS Design system evaluates a building over the course of the design process. A project receives its
certification following the completion of the Design Verification process.
For mixed typology buildings, projects will perform a complete assessment for each building type within the
project. The final score will be an aggregation of the scores achieved for each assessment. For example,
if a building is 20% Commercial and 80% Residential, the project will be assessed using both GSAS
Commercial and GSAS Residential rating systems. The final score is aggregated by factoring the individual
assessed scores with the respective percent representation of each building type. In this case, if the project
earns a total score of 1.5 for Commercial assessment and a total score of 2.5 for Residential assessment,
then the final aggregated score would be (1.5 X 0.20) + (2.5 X 0.80) = 2.3. The project would attain a 5 Star
GSAS Certification rating.
The Score section of the assessment lists the range of possible compliance levels and the score associated
with each level. Calculated values should be rounded to the nearest value presented within the ranges.
For a criterion where the final score is based on the average of two or more factors, if the average is not
a whole number, it should be rounded to the nearest whole number. For example: Score a=1; score b=2;
average =(1+2)/2=1.5, which should be rounded to 2.
All projects must complete the assessment process for each criterion that is applicable to their particular
typology. Some exceptions may apply based on the unique conditions of the project, and such exceptions
will be determined, on a case-by-case basis, by the Certification Authority based on requests or submittals
from the project. Examples of these exceptions include, but are not limited to, the following:

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
• For a criterion where the measurement does not apply, the project will automatically earn a baseline
score of 0 without needing to complete the measurement process such as performing simulations,
completing the calculator, etc. This applies to the following criteria:
• [UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination

• [S.9] Noise Pollution
• [S.12] Parking Footprint
• [MO.4] Water and Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems
• [MO.6] Automated Control System
• For a criterion where, by definition of the measurement and scoring range, the project should logically
earn a score of 3, then the project is exempt from the measurement process.
In most cases, the project should complete the measurement process as defined by the criterion.
Exemptions will not be given based on pre-existing or inevitable conditions. For example, if a project selects
a site with high ecological value and inevitably must degrade the site in order for any development to take
place, then the project will receive a low score for degrading the site.
In order to facilitate the evaluation of certain quantitative measurements, GSAS calculators were developed
for many criteria to compute the project’s performance and determine a final criterion score. Because
the calculators are normative measures developed with available standards and technologies, new
technologies may not yet be addressed in the GSAS Calculators. GSAS will continue to perform studies
of new technologies as they become available in order to recalibrate the Calculators for future versions. In
the meantime, projects will be able to demonstrate the actual performance of these new technologies in the
Operations phase and gain credit, if applicable, for an update to their GSAS Certification Level.
The following subsections describe the scope of each building typology in further detail. For a summary of
the list of criteria that are included for each building typology, refer to the CRITERIA SUMMARY section.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
COMMERCIAL
GSAS Commercial is intended to evaluate the impact of new commercial buildings. Included in
commercial building types are spaces that serve various functions such as offices, conference rooms,
dining areas and kitchens, foyers, retail spaces, and ancillary areas.
CORE + SHELL
GSAS Core + Shell is intended to evaluate the impact of new core and shell buildings. A core and
shell building is where the infill of the building is wholly or partly undesigned and the owner/developer
may not have control over the fit-out of certain spaces. GSAS recognizes that the final building
design and the fit-out of tenant spaces can be unknown for core and shell projects. Nevertheless,
to comprehensively and accurately evaluate a core and shell building, all criteria must be assessed.
Thus, the owner/developer is responsible for completing all criteria that are in GSAS Core + Shell
which includes both designed and undesigned spaces. All undesigned spaces must have a designated
tenant type in order to be evaluated with GSAS Core + Shell. Examples of tenant types include typical
occupancies such as office, retail, restaurant, and sports.
For certain criteria in GSAS Core + Shell, the measurement methodology will depend on whether or not
fit-out is part of the design package. Thus, for spaces where tenant fit-out is part of the design package,
measurements will be calculated for all applicable spaces. For spaces where tenant fit-out is not part
of the design package, the owner/developer will identify a certain minimum criterion score which will
be mandated in future tenant lease agreements. The tenant lease agreements mandate the specific
criteria scores based on targets set by the owner to meet a desired overall certification level. The final
score for a criterion is based on the lower of the calculated versus mandated score. Criteria are to be
assessed at the time of tenant fit-out completion and before move in to show compliance.
After the construction of the core and shell building is complete, the project will undergo design
verification similar to GSAS Commercial Assessment. The core and shell project will also undergo the
GSAS Operations Assessment as required.
Core + Shell: Tenant Lease Agreement Guidelines

A tenant lease agreement enables owners/developers to assess tenant fit-out spaces which
are not part of the design package. The tenant lease agreement must be a legally binding
document signed by both the owner and the tenant. It must clearly identify the specific criterion
and minimum score to be achieved. Compliance with the tenant lease agreement is assessed
at the time of tenant fit-out completion and before move in.
The following criteria and their corresponding mandated minimum scores or requirement must
be included in the tenant lease agreements:
• [E.1-E.5] Energy
• [W.1-W.2] Water

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
• [IE.1] Thermal Comfort

• [IE.2] Natural Ventilation
• [IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation*
• [IE.4] Illumination Levels
• [IE.5] Daylight
• [IE.6] Glare Control
• [IE.7] Views
• [IE.8] Acoustic Quality
• [IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials
• [IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
* The expected occupant density must be included in the tenant lease agreement as a limit to
each tenant. A minimum score is not required.
Each criterion specified above may have various scoring scenarios depending on whether
none, all, or some of the tenant fit-out spaces are part of the design package. The three
scenarios are as follows:
• All tenant fit-out spaces are part of the design package:
If all tenant fit-out spaces for a particular criterion are part of the design package,
measurements will be calculated for the applicable spaces. A tenant lease agreement is not
needed in this scenario since the design of applicable spaces is known and therefore can
be assessed directly. However, if all tenant fit-out spaces for all criteria are part of the design
package, the owner should pursue GSAS Commercial assessment.
• None of the tenant fit-out spaces are part of the design package:
If none of the tenant fit-out spaces for a particular criterion are part of the design package, the
owner/developer must mandate a minimum score for the future tenant fit-out of that criterion.
The final score in this scenario is the mandated score stipulated in the tenant lease agreement.
• Some of the tenant fit-out spaces are part of the design package:
For a criterion where some of the tenant fit-out spaces are part of the design package, the
owner/developer must conduct the measurement for all designed spaces. For undesigned
spaces, the owner/developer must specify a minimum score for the criterion in the tenant lease
agreement. The final criterion score will be based on the lower of the calculated score of the
designed spaces versus the tenant lease agreement minimum mandated score. For example,
a four story core and shell retail building has a total of four tenant fit-out spaces available for
lease and only one of those spaces is part of the design package. The owner/developer must
conduct the measurement for that particular designed space as well as for all other applicable
spaces. For the three remaining undesigned tenant fit-out spaces not included in the original
design package, the owner/developer must mandate a minimum score in the tenant lease
agreement. The final criterion score will be based on the lower of the calculated score of the
designed tenant fit-out space versus the minimum mandated score for the three undesigned
spaces.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
In addition to the respective calculators for the criteria listed below, the Core and Shell projects
will submit a Master Calculator to determine the area weighted final score of these criteria:
• [IE.5] Daylight
• [IE.7] Views
Core + Shell: Tenant Lease Agreement Example

The following is a sample of what the tenant lease agreement between the owner and future
tenant might include. This is intended for demonstration purposes only. The language to be
included in the contract should adhere to legal stipulations determined by the owners and
their leasing contract. In the following example, the minimum scores or requirement will be
mandated by the owner to achieve the desired certification level.
Tenant fit-out spaces shall be GSAS Core + Shell compliant. All tenant fit-out design and
construction must follow the GSAS Core + Shell Assessment for the following criteria:
• [E.1-E.5] Energy
• [W.1-W.2] Water
• [IE.1] Thermal Comfort
• [IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation
• [IE.5] Daylight
• [IE.6] Glare Control
• [IE.7] Views
• [IE.8] Acoustic Quality
• [IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
All future tenant fit-out spaces must achieve the minimum scores or requirement specified in
the following example table and will be verified prior to move in.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Tenant Lease Agreement

Criteria Criteria Description Minimum Requirement *
Establish energy demand performance levels,
energy delivery performance of systems that [E.1] : 1**
serve the building, fossil energy conservation,
[E.1 - E.5] Energy CO2 emission reduction, and NOx, SOx, and
dust emission reduction in order to reduce
environmental and economic impacts associated [E.2] : 2**
with excessive energy use. Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Minimize water consumption in order to reduce the
[W.1 - W.2] Water burden on municipal supply and treatment systems. 3
Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Provide a thermally comfortable environment
[IE.1] Thermal Comfort to ensure the comfort and health of building 1
occupants. Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Encourage effective natural ventilation strategies in
[IE.2] Natural Ventilation conjunction with mechanically ventilated systems. 1
Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Provide effective mechanical ventilation to ensure Occupant density: 10 m2/
[IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation
occupant comfort and health. Score: -1,0,1,2,3 person
Ensure light levels that have been designed in
[IE.4] Illumination Levels line with best practices for visual performance and 3
comfort. Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Optimize the exposure of daylight for interior
spaces in order to improve light quality for building
[IE.5] Daylight 2
occupants and reduce the need for artificial lighting.
Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Minimize direct or reflected glare within occupied
[IE.6] Glare Control spaces to improve visual comfort for occupants. 2
Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Provide occupants with access to external views.
[IE.7] Views 1
Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Meet minimum requirements for acoustic quality
[IE.8] Acoustic Quality 3
within the building. Score: -1,3
Meet minimum emissions targets for indoor
[IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials materials and finishes to ensure the comfort and 1
health of occupants. Score: -1,0,1,2,3
Minimize potentially hazardous airborne
[IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant
contaminants affecting building occupants. 3
Source Control
Score: -1,3
* This information will be provided by the owner based on the scores or requirement they are attempting to
achieve.
** Only the target scores for E.1 and E.2 are mandated in the tenant lease agreement. The scores for E.3, E.4,
and E.5 are not needed since the results for these criteria are based on inputs determined in E.1 and E.2.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
The minimum scores or requirements above are legally binding and must be achieved before
tenant move in. In cases where minimum scores are mandated, they will be aggregated with all
other GSAS Core + Shell criteria to achieve an overall GSAS Core + Shell certification level.
RESIDENTIAL
GSAS Residential is intended to evaluate the impact of new residential buildings. GSAS Residential
acknowledges the varying scales of residential projects, from single-family, detached homes to high-
rise condominiums. To accommodate this range of projects, GSAS defines two residential types: Single
and Group. Both Single and Group residential types are assessed under the same GSAS Residential
system. However, the assessment and scoring of each type may vary depending on the level of
applicability of each criterion. The flexibility of the rating system is important so that residential projects
can be appropriately assessed according to their environmental impact while maintaining consistency.
For the purposes of GSAS Residential, the two housing types are defined as follows:
SINGLE: An individual house, attached or detached, that is less than or equal to 4 stories.
GROUP: All other residential building types including:
• A residential grouping of two or more houses attached or detached.
• Any other residential projects such as a multi-unit apartment, condominium building, or group of
buildings.
Within GSAS Residential, some criteria are not assessed for Single housing types. In general, this
applies to criteria in which a single unit has a negligible environmental impact. Furthermore, for certain
criteria the project may inherit the score from its development. In this case, the project is not assessed
as an autonomous unit, but rather as part of the greater development. The overall development would
achieve a certain score that would be directly applied to the individual unit.
The scope of a project, site limits, and area of development considered for GSAS Residential are
defined as follows:
• Scope of Evaluation: GSAS Residential will consider the property limits of the site and the built
environment on the site as the unit of evaluation and measurement.
• Site: Any specified area or piece of land submitted by a project for assessment. Certain criteria
may include adjacent areas of land as part of the evaluation process. If more than one building is
located on a site, each building will be evaluated separately and will receive separate scores.
• Development: A site and the built environment on the site designed as a single construction project.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
EDUCATION
GSAS Education is intended to evaluate the impact of new K-12 school buildings, as well as college
and university facilities. Typical spaces found within K-12 school buildings serve various functions such
as classrooms, libraries, auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, kitchens, and offices.
Because colleges and universities often consist of multiple building types on a larger campus site,
all buildings will be assessed separately according to the applicable GSAS typology. For example,
buildings that are used primarily as an educational facility such as classrooms and lecture halls will be
rated using GSAS Education. Additionally, campus sports facilities will be rated using GSAS Sports,
dormitories and student housing will be rated using GSAS Residential, and administrative buildings will
be rated under GSAS Commercial. Buildings not covered under an applicable GSAS typology, such as
laboratories or hospitals, will be excluded from the assessment.
MOSQUES
GSAS Mosques is intended to evaluate the impact of new mosques. If the design for the mosque
includes separate buildings not intended for congregational prayers, such as a residence for an Imam,
only the building containing the congregational worship areas will be assessed and rated under GSAS
Mosques. Other buildings within the development or compound will be assessed separately under the
appropriate GSAS building typology.
In other building typologies, certain GSAS criteria require multiple typical occupancy areas to be
measured, such as offices and reception areas for Commercial buildings. For GSAS Mosques, the only
occupancy type considered for the purposes of assessment are prayer halls.
HOTELS
GSAS Hotels is intended to evaluate the impact of new hotels. Included in hotel building types are
spaces that serve various functions such as guestrooms, lobbies, banquet halls, offices, conference
rooms, dining areas and kitchens, fitness centers, retail spaces, and ancillary areas.
LIGHT INDUSTRY
GSAS Light Industry is intended to evaluate the impact of new light industrial facilities. Light industrial
buildings are facilities that use labor intensive operations primarily to produce consumer goods. The
intent is to produce final products for user consumption, not to manufacture or produce equipment
and products that are used in other manufacturing processes. Light industrial facilities have a smaller
environmental impact than heavy industry. In addition to manufacturing and processing, light industrial
facilities can include distribution warehouses and storage facilities, dedicated cold storage facilities,
and workshops.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Light industrial facilities include different types of spaces that have to be evaluated under the GSAS
Light Industry rating system. The primary spaces to be measured include the General Building, Office
Areas, and Operational Areas. For each criterion, the measurements may require one or more of these
spaces to follow unique measurements or scoring standards.
• General Building: Pertains to the entire building and does not require separate measurements for
any specific spaces.
• Office Areas: Spaces that are dedicated to the support and administration of light industrial
facilities. These can include office spaces, meeting rooms, or staff support areas.
• Operational Areas: Spaces in which the industrial process is carried out. These can include spaces
with industrial equipment, functional warehouse spaces, cold storage spaces, delivery areas,
waste, and storage areas.
GSAS Light Industry evaluates impacts associated with the building, not the industrial process itself.
Only industrial impacts that affect the building and site are included in the assessment.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Typical Occupied Spaces
For each building typology, there are individual components that may require unique measurements. Many
measurements in GSAS rate the site and building as a whole entity and therefore do not need to measure
individual building components separately. However, for different categories, different building typologies
require different types of measurements in individual spaces. Table 5 outlines the typical occupied spaces
that may have unique measurements for some criteria. Refer to the individual criterion to determine the
different measurements that are required.
Typology Typical Occupied Spaces Included

Offices
Commercial
Reception areas
Core + Shell Per tenant type
Living/family rooms
Residential Bedrooms
Dining rooms
Offices
Libraries
Education
Classrooms
Special Functional spaces (e.g. Auditoriums, Assembly Halls)
Mosques Prayer halls
Guestrooms
Offices
Reception areas
Hotels
Retail spaces
Sports facilities
Laundry areas
Offices
Light Industry
Operational areas
Table 1 Typical Occupied Spaces

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
criteria SUMMARY
The following chart summarizes the GSAS Design criteria applicable to each typology.
Legend
Criteria Included in Scope of Rating System ●
Out of Scope/Not Rated N/A
Training
Criteria Scope
Example
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Commercial
Residential
Residential
Residential
Education
No Category/Criteria
Mosques
Hotels
Single
Group
UC Urban Connectivity
UC.1 Proximity to Infrastructure ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
UC.2 Load on Local Traffic Conditions ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
UC.3 Public Transportation ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
UC.4 Private Transportation ● N/A N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
UC.5 Sewer & Waterway Contamination ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
UC.6 Acoustic Conditions ● ● N/A ● ● N/A ● N/A ●
UC.7 Proximity to Amenities ● ● ● ● ● N/A ● ● ●
UC.8 Accessibility ● ● N/A N/A ● ● N/A N/A ●
Table 2 Design Rating System Scope

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Training
Criteria Scope
Example
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Commercial
Residential
Residential
Residential
Education
Mosques
Hotels
Single
Group
S Site
S.1 Land Preservation ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.2 Water Body Preservation ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.3 Habitat Preservation ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ●
S.4 Vegetation ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.5 GSAS Construction Management - Partial ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.6 Rainwater Runoff ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.7 Heat Island Effect ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.8 Wind Comfort ● ● N/A ● ● N/A ● ● ●
S.9 Noise Pollution ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
S.10 Light Pollution ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
S.11 GSAS Construction Management - Full ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.12 Parking Footprint ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.13 Shading ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.14 Visual Comfort ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.15 Pathways ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
S.16 Mixed Use ● ● N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ●
E Energy
E.1 Energy Demand Performance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
E.2 Energy Delivery Performance ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
E.3 Primary Energy Sources ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
E.4 CO2 Emissions and Offset ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
E.5 NOx, SOx & Particulate Matter ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
W Water
W.1 Water Efficiency ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
W.2 Water Consumption and Reuse ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
M Materials
M.1 Regional Materials ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
M.2 Responsible Sourcing of Materials ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
M.3 Recycled Materials ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
M.4 Materials Reuse ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
M.5 Structure Reuse ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
M.6 Design For Disassembly ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
M.7 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● N/A N/A

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Training
Criteria Scope
Example
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Commercial
Residential
Residential
Residential
Education
Mosques
Hotels
Single
Group
IE Indoor Environment
IE.1 Thermal Comfort ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
IE.2 Natural Ventilation ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
IE.3 Mechanical Ventilation ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
IE.4 Illumination Levels ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
IE.5 Daylight ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
IE.6 Glare Control ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A N/A ● ●
IE.7 Views ● N/A N/A N/A ● N/A N/A N/A ●
IE.8 Acoustic Quality ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
IE.9 Low-Emitting Materials ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source
IE.10 ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ● ●
Control
CE Cultural & Economic Value
CE.1 Heritage & Cultural Identity ● ● ● ● ● ● ● N/A ● ●
CE.2 Support of National Economy ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
MO Management & Operations
MO.1 Commissioning Plan ● ● N/A ● ● ● ● ●
MO.2 Organic Waste Management ● ● N/A ● ● N/A ● ●
MO.3 Recycling Management ● ● N/A ● ● N/A ● ●
Water and Refrigerant Leak Detection
MO.4 ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
Systems
MO.5 Energy & Water Use Sub-metering ● ● N/A N/A ● ● ● ● ●
MO.6 Automated Control Systems ● ● N/A N/A ● N/A ● ●

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
DESIGN VERIFICATION
The goal of GSAS Design verification is to ensure that initial criteria submittals are consistent with the built
environment after the construction process is complete. Thus, verification will take place in two phases –
Provisional Certificate and Final Certificate.
During Provisional Certificate, projects assessed under GSAS Design that achieve at least a 1 Star rating
will be issued a provisional certificate. The provisional certificate enables the project to apply for a permit
to begin the construction process. The provisional certificate does not designate the project as a GSAS
certified building.
After construction is complete, projects must resubmit certain requirements for Final Certificate. Re-
submittal requirements include the following:
• All criteria within the Materials category
• [UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination
• [S.1] Land Preservation
• [S.2] Water Body Preservation
• [S.3] Habitat Preservation
• [S.6] Heat Island Effect
• [CE.2] Support of National Economy
• [MO.1] Commissioning Plan
• Any other submittal documents that may have changed after Preliminary Review is complete.
For any requirements not adequately met during Final Certificate, the credit for that criterion will be revoked
and the score will be recalculated. Based on results of the Final Certificate, the project will be given a final
score and issued a GSAS certification if the constructed project meets or exceeds minimum requirements.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
GSAS Design assesses the ecological impacts of new buildings. The rating system is comprised of this
manual and an accompanying Design Guidelines to describe best practices associated with completing the
assessment system. GSAS Design is divided into eight categories that define the ways a project can impact
the environment. The categories are Urban Connectivity [UC], Site [S], Energy [E], Water [W], Materials
[M], Indoor Environment [IE], Cultural & Economic Value [CE], and Management & Operations [MO]. Each
category measures a different aspect of the project’s environmental impact and addresses ways in which a
project can mitigate the negative environmental effects. The categories are then broken down into specific
criteria that measure and define individual issues. The issues range from a thorough review of water
consumption to an assessment of light quality. Each criterion specifies a process for measuring individual
aspects of environmental impact and for documenting the degree to which the requirements have been
met. A score is then awarded to each criterion based on the degree of compliance.
Each of the criteria in the assessment system contains the following elements:
SCOPE Lists all building typologies that are in scope and must be
assessed by this criterion.
DESCRIPTION Outlines the intent of the criterion.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Summarizes the overall principle of how the criterion will be
measured.
MEASUREMENT Describes, in detail, the steps and requirements the project must
take in order to demonstrate criterion compliance. Additionally,
for certain criteria that require complex computation, tools are
provided to facilitate calculations.
SUBMITTAL Provides information on computation or documentation

requirements that the project needs to submit in order to
demonstrate compliance. These include plans, drawings,
simulations, specifications, reports, or calculations.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCORE Lists the range of possible compliance levels and the score
associated with each level. Calculated values should be
rounded to the nearest value presented within the ranges. For
a criterion where the final score is based on the average of two
or more factors, if the average is not a whole number, it should
be rounded to the nearest whole number. For example: Score
a = 1; score b = 2; average = (1 + 2) / 2 = 1.5 which should be
rounded to 2.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC] The Urban Connectivity category consists of factors associated
with the urban environment such as zoning, transportation
networks, and loadings. Loadings on the urban environment
include traffic congestion, pollution, and waste/sewage
infrastructure.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from unsustainable urban

practices include:
• Climate Change
• Fossil Fuel Depletion
• Water Depletion
• Materials Depletion
• Land Use & Contamination
• Water Pollution
• Air Pollution
• Human Comfort & Health
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact include:

• Developing in proximity to existing infrastructure
• Minimizing the load on the traffic/transportation
infrastructure
• Encouraging the use of public transportation
• Reducing the use of private transportation
• Preventing any risks or pollution to sewer and waterways
• Selecting a site that has minimal noise exposure
• Developing in proximity to existing amenities
• Selecting sites with access to existing pedestrian and
bicycle networks

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
Light Industry
No Criteria
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
Proximity to
UC.1 0 3 1.22% 1.34% 2.75% 1.75% 1.22% 1.16% 1.34% 1.34%
Infrastructure
Load on Local Traffic
UC.2 0 3 1.48% 1.37% N/A 2.27% 1.48% 1.32% 1.80% 1.53%
Conditions
UC.3 Public Transportation 0 3 1.15% 1.29% 1.50% 1.59% 1.15% 1.48% 1.24% 1.55%
UC.4 Private Transportation 0 3 0.38% N/A N/A N/A 0.38% N/A 0.45% 0.46%
Sewer & Waterway
UC.5 0 3 0.94% 1.07% N/A N/A 0.94% 0.98% 1.09% 1.29%
Contamination
UC.6 Acoustic Conditions 0 3 0.26% 0.27% N/A 0.38% 0.26% N/A 0.30% N/A
UC.7 Proximity to Amenities 0 3 0.68% 0.72% 2.75% 1.01% 0.68% N/A 0.78% 0.83%
UC.8 Accessibility 0 3 0.89% 0.94% N/A N/A 0.89% 1.06% N/A N/A
Total Possible 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 6.00% 7.00% 7.00%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.1] Proximity to Infrastructure
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | RESIDENTIAL |

EDUCATION | MOSQUES | HOTELS | LIGHT INDUSTRY |
• Rated for GROUP RESIDENTIAL.
DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of new infrastructure construction

by selecting a site near available connections to existing
infrastructure or seeking on-site “off-grid” solutions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the amount of new infrastructure
construction required to meet the needs of the building.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Proximity to Infrastructure

Calculator to determine the percentage of the infrastructure
needs that can be met by existing, available infrastructure
connections or through alternative on-site solutions. A type of
infrastructure is considered to have an available connection if it
is present on-site or at a neighboring property within 1 km and
has or planned to have the capacity to support the infrastructure
load of the building.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Proximity to Infrastructure Calculator and

specifications and documentation regarding the available
infrastructure showing that the existing structures can handle the
additional load from the building.
SCORE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | RESIDENTIAL |

EDUCATION | MOSQUES | HOTELS | LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score % Infrastructure Available (X)

0 X < 40%
1 40% ≤ X < 60%
2 60% ≤ X < 80%
3 X ≥ 80%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.2] Load on Local Traffic Conditions

DESCRIPTION Minimize the impact on local traffic conditions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will evaluate the effects of additional traffic loads
due to new development on existing major arterials. All projects
will analyze existing traffic conditions and calculate traffic delay
time during peak hours (morning peak hours and afternoon peak
hours) for pre- and post-development conditions.
MOSQUES
Project will analyze existing traffic conditions and calculate traffic
delay time during the peak hours immediately following the
Friday midday prayer for pre- and post-development conditions.
MEASUREMENT For all stand-alone buildings that are not part of a development,
the project will complete the Load on Local Traffic Conditions
Calculator to determine the traffic delay increase between pre-
and post-development conditions.
For all buildings that are part of a development, the project will
create a traffic study report that includes the following elements:
• Analysis of existing traffic conditions
• Calculations for the delay time during peak hours at existing
intersections, pre- and post-development, to estimate the
added traffic load due to the project
• Strategies to mitigate the impact of increased delays due to
the additional traffic load
• Revised calculations for the delay time, post-development,
due to the implementation of the recommended strategies

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
CORE + SHELL
Project will provide estimates that account for all tenant types
to determine the amount of trips in vehicles per hour (veh/h) for
two peak times.
SUBMITTAL For all stand-alone buildings that are not part of a development,
submit the Load on Local Traffic Conditions Calculator and the
following supporting documents:
• Site plan including building layout and adjacent road
network
• Specifications for flow directions and traffic volumes
For all buildings that are part of a development, submit the

• Site plan including building layout and adjacent road
network
• Traffic study report including traffic delay time for pre- and
post-development conditions

Score Maximum Delay Time Increase, in Minutes (a)

0 a>6
1 4<a≤6
2 2<a≤4
3 a≤2

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.3] Public Transportation

DESCRIPTION Encourage development near access to effective public

transportation networks in order to reduce private transportation
needs.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will be located in proximity to public transportation

access.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Public Transportation Calculator

and identify on a site map the public transport stops within 480
meters of the proposed site. The distance is measured from the
building’s primary entry/exit point to the public transportation
stop.
All projects will measure existing or planned public
transportation stops that will be accessible at the time of the
project’s completion. Public transportation stops may only be
counted once per each specific location, including stops that
serve varying forms of public transportation or multiple directions
of traffic. Public transportation modes may include buses, trams
and trains, or rapid transit.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Public Transportation

Calculator and the following supporting documents:
• Site map with all existing and planned public transportation
stops within 480 meters clearly identified
• Transportation plan that demonstrates how shuttle services
are offered to the building occupants if shuttle service is
provided
For Final Certificate, submit the Public Transportation Calculator

and the following supporting documents:
• Site map with all existing, accessible public transportation
stops within 480 meters clearly identified
• Transportation plan that verifies how shuttle services
are offered to the building occupants if shuttle service is
provided

Score Performance Indicator (X)

0 X < 1.25
1 1.25 ≤ X < 2.00
2 2.00 ≤ X < 2.75
3 X ≥ 2.75

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.4] Private Transportation
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION | HOTELS |

LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Reduce the use of private transportation to ease the impact on

traffic congestion and harmful emissions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will implement strategies to reduce the use of private
transportation by providing support facilities for alternative forms
of transportation.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Private Transportation

Calculator. The calculator computes the percentage of users
accommodated by alternative forms of transportation from the
maximum building occupancy level, including staff and visitors.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Private Transportation Calculator and the following

supporting documents:
• Transportation Plan including alternative transportation
strategies
• Plans demonstrating access, storage, and support facilities
for alternative transportation
• Diagrams and product specifications that demonstrate the
number of potential users accommodated by alternative
transportation strategies
SCORE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION | HOTELS |

LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score Percent of Users Accommodated (X)

0 X < 5.0%
1 5.0% ≤ X < 10%
2 10% ≤ X < 15%
3 X ≥ 15%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | EDUCATION |

MOSQUES | HOTELS | LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Avoid contamination of waterways to reduce the burden on

public treatment facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement a Sewer & Waterway
Contamination Plan to collect and remove all harmful or toxic
substances discharged from the site.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a Sewer & Waterway Contamination

Plan to collect and remove all toxic or harmful substances. Toxic
or harmful substances include any solids, sludge, floating debris,
oil, scum, or any substances associated with the industrial
process.
SUBMITTAL Submit plans and drawings to demonstrate how solid or harmful

substances will be collected, stored, and removed from the site.
These can include the following:
• Storm water drainage system drawings
• Sanitary drainage system drawings
• Storm water and sanitary tank and filtration system drawings
SCORE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | EDUCATION |

Score Requirement
Sewer & Waterway Contamination Plan does not
0
demonstrate compliance.
Sewer & Waterway Contamination Plan
3
demonstrates compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.6] Acoustic Conditions

EDUCATION | HOTELS
• Rated for GROUP RESIDENTIAL
DESCRIPTION Encourage selection of a project site with the least amount of

noise exposure.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will measure the average combined Day-Night noise
level exposure of the site to traffic and aircraft noise.
MEASUREMENT Option 1
All projects will use the Acoustic Conditions Calculator to
determine the Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) exposure
of the site. The project should demonstrate that the DNL is
within an acceptable noise range through the use of existing
noise contours or measurement methods that are based on
guidelines of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Office of Policy Development and Research.
Option 2
Refer to S9 Noise Pollution to identify as described in noise
level pre-development measurement section.
Use the measured DNL for the project to obtain the score for
this criteria.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Acoustic Conditions Calculator as well as drawings

or diagrams showing the distance between the site and any
major roads or airports in close proximity.
SCORE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL
Score Day-Night Sound Level (X)

0 X > 63
1 61 < X ≤ 63
2 59 < X ≤ 61
3 X ≤ 59

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
SCORE RESIDENTIAL | EDUCATION | HOTELS
Score Day-Night Sound Level (X)

0 X > 59
1 57 < X ≤ 59
2 55 < X ≤ 57
3 X ≤ 55

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.7] Proximity to Amenities

EDUCATION | HOTELS | LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Encourage development near pedestrian accessible amenities

in order to reduce transportation needs.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will be located in proximity to various types of basic
amenities with pedestrian access between the project and the
services.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Proximity to Amenities Calculator

and identify on a site map all the amenities that are located
within short walking or driving distance from the proposed site,
measured from the entry/exit point of the project. Amenities are
broken into five categories according to usage type as follows:
Use Categories
• Public Services
• Places of Worship
• Retail - Services
• Retail - Goods
• Retail - Food
All amenities must fall within these categories. Projects will be

scored on the total quantity of their amenities as well as the
diversity between the use categories.
The Proximity to Amenities Calculator computes the criterion
score based on the total number of amenities accessible to
the project occupants within a 480 meters walking distance
range. The number of amenities is weighted according to the
walking distance in increasing increments in order to calculate a
Performance Indicator.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
SUBMITTAL Submit the Proximity to Amenities Calculator and the following

• List of all basic amenities within the distance specified
• Site map identifying the location and distance of the
amenities with respect to the project

The criterion score is the average of (a) and (b):
Score Quantity (a)

0 a<1
1 1≤a<2
2 2≤a<3
3 a≥3
Score Diversity (b)

0 b<1
1 1≤b<2
2 2≤b<3
3 b≥3

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.8] Accessibility

MOSQUES
DESCRIPTION Encourage site selection near access to existing pedestrian and

bicycle pathway networks, as well as intended users, in order to
reduce vehicular transportation needs.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will be located in proximity to pedestrian and bicycle
pathway access, as well as intended users.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Accessibility Calculator to

determine the number of accessible entrances provided by the
site, the length of the site perimeter, the number of average daily
users the site is intended to serve, and the number of users
within 480 meters of accessible entrances.
All projects will provide a site plan that will include an area
around the site at least 480 meters on all sides. Include on the
site plan:
• All off-site pedestrian pathway networks, bicycle lanes, and
bicycle trails within 480 meters
• All site entrances, as defined by:
1. Any intentional break in an impassible site
boundary, designed to allow entrance
2. The first intersection of any outside road, pedestrian
pathway, or bicycle trail with an open, passable site
boundary
• All site entrances which may be considered accessible, as
defined by:
1. Entrance is accessible if it intersects with an
existing pedestrian pathway network extending at
least 480 meters away from the site
2. Entrance is accessible if it is located within 480
meters of a bicycle trail or dedicated bicycle lane
network and includes bicycle racks

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
SUBMITTAL Submit results from the Accessibility Calculator along with:

• Site plan showing the 480 meters zone around the site
• The site boundary indicating if the border is passable by
pedestrians
• The labeled network of existing pedestrian and bicycle
pathways
• The site’s entrances
• And the site’s accessible entrances.

MOSQUES
The criterion score is the average of (a) and (b):
Score Sufficient Accessible Entrances (a)

0 a < 1.0
3 a ≥ 1.00
Proximity of Residents to Accessible

Score
Entrances (b)
0 b < 0.70
1 0.70 ≤ b < 0.80
2 0.80 ≤ b < 0.90
3 b ≥ 0.90

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC SS E W M IE CE MO
SITE [S] The Site category consists of factors associated with land use
such as land conservation or remediation and site selection,
planning, and development.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from improper land use and

unsustainable practices include:
• Climate Change
• Water Depletion
• Land Use & Contamination
• Water Pollution
• Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact due to land
use include:
• Selecting a site that was previously developed, has minimal
ecological value, or is contaminated
• Preserving natural water bodies on or nearby the site
• Preserving habitats that exist on the site
• Defining a landscaping plan that encourages the use of
native vegetation
• Preventing rainwater runoff through on-site collection
methods
• Controlling temperature changes on the site and adjacent
properties
• Controlling wind conditions on the site and adjacent
properties
• Controlling the amount of noise produced by the project or
development
• Controlling the amount of light emitting from the project or
development
• Minimizing the adverse impacts from on-site construction
activities and contractor practices.
• Reducing the parking footprint to minimize parking surfaces
• Shading public spaces and pathways to maximize site use
• Providing safe lighting levels for pedestrian pathways
• Developing well-marked, accessible pathways
• Designing for mixed uses to reduce travel

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
No Criteria
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
S.1 Land Preservation -1 3 1.10% 1.10% N/A 1.18% 1.10% 1.12% 1.10% 1.10%
Water Body
S.2 -1 3 1.04% 1.04% N/A 1.12% 1.04% 0.95% 1.15% 1.15%
Preservation
S.3 Habitat Preservation -1 3 0.65% 0.65% N/A 0.92% 0.82% 1.07% 0.75% 0.75%
S.4 Vegetation -1 3 1.03% 1.03% 2.50% 1.05% 1.12% 1.22% 1.12% 1.10%
GSAS Construction
S.5 -1 3 1.27% 1.27% N/A 1.36% 1.18% 2.21% 1.27% 1.25%
Management - Partial
S.6 Rainwater Runoff -1 3 0.62% 0.62% N/A 0.78% 0.62% 0.76% 0.68% 0.69%
S.7 Heat Island Effect -1 3 0.78% 0.78% 2.50% 0.92% 0.78% 0.76% 0.81% 0.82%
S.8 Wind Comfort -1 3 0.67% 0.67% N/A 0.90% 0.67% N/A 0.71% 0.72%
S.9 Noise Pollution -1 3 0.58% 0.58% N/A N/A 0.58% N/A 0.62% 0.62%
S.10 Light Pollution -1 3 0.83% 0.83% N/A N/A 0.83% N/A 0.71% 0.72%
GSAS Construction
S.11 0 3 2.65% 2.65% N/A 2.75% 2.65% 2.87% 2.65% 2.65%
Management - Full
S.12 Parking Footprint -1 3 0.87% 0.87% N/A 0.96% 0.87% 1.02% 0.94% 0.94%
S.13 Shading -1 3 0.84% 0.84% N/A 0.98% 0.94% 1.11% 0.87% 0.87%
S.14 Visual Comfort -1 3 0.72% 0.72% N/A 1.05% 0.83% 0.96% 0.81% 0.81%
S.15 Pathways -1 3 0.72% 0.72% N/A 1.03% 0.97% 0.95% 0.81% 0.81%
S.16 Mixed Use -1 3 0.63% 0.63% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Possible 15.00% 15.00% 5.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.1] Land Preservation

DESCRIPTION Encourage development on land that is contaminated,

previously developed, or has low ecological value. In addition,
preserve or enhance the site through remediation, conservation,
and/or restoration.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will assess the site for its soil quality and
contamination level and determine strategies to conserve,
restore, or enhance the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will assess the site for all
projects in order to complete the Land Preservation Calculator
and to create a Site Assessment Report that identifies the
following:
• Soil quality (low, moderate, high).
• Areas of the site that are contaminated or have been
previously developed.
• Options for conserving the site in its natural state.
• Recommendations for remediating contaminated land or
restoring/enhancing barren areas of the site.
• Additional requirements for particularly sensitive sites that
are susceptible to soil erosion.
Additionally, if the site is contaminated, the ecologist will identify

the following:
• Contaminant sources/types.
• Degree of contamination.
• Strategies for remediating the sources of contamination.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit the Land Preservation Calculator and the following

• Site Assessment Report
• Soil Erosion Plan (if applicable)
• Site plan identifying areas of varying degrees of soil quality,
soil disturbance, and contaminated land for pre- and post-
development
• Site plan identifying areas to be conserved, restored, or
enhanced
• Specifications that illustrate how site remediation,
conservation, and restoration outlined in the Site
Assessment Report will be implemented
• Any other drawings that meet the specific requirements of
the Site Assessment Report

Score Performance Indicator (a)

-1 a < 0.00 or inadequate site assessment report
0 0.00 ≤ a < 0.25
1 0.25 ≤ a < 0.50
2 0.50 ≤ a < 0.75
3 a ≥ 0.75

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.2] Water Body Preservation

DESCRIPTION Encourage development that prevents or minimizes ecological

degradation to water bodies in order to preserve the natural
resources of the region.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies to conserve, restore, or

enhance the water bodies on or nearby the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will evaluate the site for all
projects in order to complete a Water Body Preservation Plan
which will contain strategies and guidelines for the conservation,
restoration, and/or enhancement of natural water bodies on
or nearby the project site. Water bodies are defined as areas
that hold surface or groundwater, including, but not limited to
streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, bays, gulfs, and aquifers.
The Water Body Preservation Plan must address the following
requirements:
• Water Body Conservation: Demonstrate that the project will
preserve all existing water bodies. The project should avoid
infilling or polluting the existing water bodies.
• Coastal Protection: Show how the project will protect all
nearby coastlines from damage or pollution as a result of
the development.
• Groundwater Protection: Demonstrate that the project will
prevent damage or contamination of groundwater.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Water Body Preservation Plan and the following
• Diagrams, drawings, or plans identifying the location of
natural water bodies pre- and post-development.
• Diagrams or drawings indicating at least a 200 meter buffer
around coastal areas.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Score Requirement
Water Body Preservation plan does not
-1
demonstrate compliance
Visual Inspection demonstrates no existing
0
surface water
Ground Water inspection report demonstrates no
1
existing water bodies
Water Body Preservation plan demonstrates no
2
further negative impacts to existing water bodies
Water Body Preservation Plan demonstrates
3
contamination remedial measures/actions

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.3] Habitat Preservation

DESCRIPTION Encourage development that preserves and/or enhances the

biodiversity of the site in order to protect the natural ecosystems
of the region.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies to conserve, restore, or

enhance habitats and the biodiversity of the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will evaluate the site for all
projects and create a Habitat Preservation Plan that identifies
the following:
• All habitats within the site and on adjacent areas. Examples
of habitats include mangroves, wadis, and deserts. Habitats
can also be defined by species of animals and vegetation.
• Ecologically sensitive habitats which house endangered
species of plants or animals.
• Strategies for protecting all endangered species and their
habitats.
All projects will identify and protect all habitats that are specified
as endangered in the Habitat Preservation Plan. The Habitat
Preservation Plan will be scored based on the quality of the
habitats maintained on the site.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit the Habitat Preservation Plan and the following

• Diagrams or drawings that identify all habitats, pre- and
post-development.
• List of endangered plant and animal species.
• Diagrams, drawings, or plans that illustrate strategies
for preserving ecosystem interaction within the site and
adjacent areas.
OR
• Evidences demonstrating unavailability of vegetation or
endangered habitat.

Score Requirement
Habitat Preservation Plan does not demonstrate
-1
compliance
Visual Inspection demonstrates no vegetation or
0
endangered habitats
Habitat Preservation Plan demonstrates
3
compliance

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.4] Vegetation

• Inherited for SINGLE RESIDENTIAL
DESCRIPTION Encourage greening through native, low-impact or productive

vegetation to improve the urban living and enhance quality of
lives.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a softscape plan to minimize the amount
of lawn and increase the amount of native, productive or or low-
impact productive vegetation.
Green roofs or bio facade may also be considered.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Vegetation Calculator to assess the
softscape plan. The assessment will base on three factors:
• Softscape Factor (SF) – the percentage of the softscape
area with respect to the total site area.
• Lawn Factor (LF) – the percentage of lawn with respect to
the softscape area.
• Vegetation Factor (VF) - the percentage of the vegetated
area (native, adaptive or productive) with respect to the
softscape area.
The project will meet the following requirements:

• The lawn must not exceed 50% of the total softscaped
area, excluding roadways and hardscaped areas. Where
appropriate, use vegetation that minimizes water usage.
• At least 3.5% of the site area should be vegetated.
• At least 30% of the vegetated area should be native/
adaptive to the climate of the region. Refer to the list
of Recommended Plant Species in the GSAS Design
Guidelines.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT RESIDENTIAL
• At least 5% of the site area should be vegetated.
Guidelines.
HOTELS
Hotels allow for greater amounts of lawn due to the prevalence
of resort properties. Project will meet the aforementioned
requirements with the following exception:
• At least 10% of the site area should be vegetated.
Guidelines.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Vegetation Calculator and the following supporting

documents:
• Softscape plan and planting schedule identifying the type
and location of plantings
• Softscape material data sheets
SCORE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION | MOSQUE | LIGHT INDUSTRY
Requirement
Score SF = Softscape Factor; LF = Lawn Factor;
VF = Vegetation Factor
-1 SF < 3.5% OR LF > 50% OR VF < 30%
0 30% ≤ VF < 45%
1 45% ≤ VF < 60%
2 60% ≤ VF < 75%
3 VF ≥ 75%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCORE RESIDENTIAL
Requirement
-1 SF ≤ 5% OR LF > 50% OR VF < 30%
0 30% ≤ VF < 45%
1 45% ≤ VF < 60%
2 60% ≤ VF < 75%
3 VF ≥ 75%
SCORE HOTELS
Requirement
-1 SF ≤ 10% OR LF > 50% OR VF < 30%
0 30% ≤ VF < 45%
1 45% ≤ VF < 60%
2 60% ≤ VF < 75%
3 VF ≥ 75%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.5] GSAS Construction Management-Partial

DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse impacts from on-site construction activities

and contractor practices.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the environmental impacts of the
construction process by implementing best practices in
accordance to GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines for Site category only.
MEASUREMENT All projects will evaluate the environmental impact over the
course of the construction process by assessing the aspects
of the construction process and the contractor practices on site
that have a lasting environmental impact.
• All projects have to address the following minimum
Descriptive-Based Evaluation for GSAS Construction
Site Category to attain a compliance (score of 3) for this
criterion:
• Determination of the amount of solid waste being
recycled, composted, in order to minimize the load
of treated or untreated solid waste on existing
infrastructure.
• Developing and implementation of a Sewer & Waterway
Contamination Plan to collect and remove all toxic or
harmful substances discharged from the site.
• Minimization the level of dust produced by construction
activities and seek to minimize the effects of dust
produced.
• Minimization the level of noise produced by construction
activities.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, a commitment letter is required to

earn the score.
For Final Certificate, submit the following targeted plans and
• Solid Waste Load Plan and any supporting documents that
demonstrate solid waste production and the capacity to
compost or recycle.
• Sewer & Waterway Contamination Plan and any plans
and drawings to demonstrate how liquid wastes or harmful
substances will be collected, stored, and removed from the
construction site.
• Dust Control Plan, drawings and supporting documents
demonstrate how dust will be minimized and monitored
during the construction process.
• Noise Pollution Plan, drawings and supporting documents
demonstrate how noise will be minimized and monitored
during the construction process.
If a project does not achieve the Descriptive-Based Evaluation

for GSAS Construction Site Category: Solid Waste Load, Sewer
& Waterway Contamination, Dust Control and Noise Pollution,
then it will receive a score of -1 for this criterion.
SCORE The overall score of this criterion depends on the compliance

with Descriptive-Based Evaluation for GSAS Construction Site
Category.
Score Requirement
-1 Compliance NOT achieved
3 Compliance achieved

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.6] Rainwater Runoff

DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of rainwater exiting the site by collecting,

reusing or absorbing any rainwater that falls on the site or building.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a Rainwater Management Plan to minimize
the amount of rainwater exiting the site based on site geotechnical
study assesses the ground water table level condition.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a Rainwater Management Plan to

include provisions or specifications to accomplish the following:
• Catch and store all water that falls on the building.
• Collect, treat, and store all water that falls on the site.
• If municipal storm water system is provided, the project
may integrate its rainfall water connection system with such
network.
• If the geotechnical study demonstrates no concerns regarding
the ground water table level, the project may absorb water
that falls on landscaping in order to replenish groundwater.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Rainwater Management Plan and the following

• Softscape and Hardscape plans.
• Stormwater drainage system specifications, where
applicable.
• Storage tank specifications.
• Stormwater treatment and reuse plan.
• Municipal stormwater network where applicable.
Score Requirement
Rainwater Management Plan does not demonstrate
-1
compliance.
Rainwater Management Plan demonstrates
3
compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.7] Heat Island Effect

DESCRIPTION Minimize heat island effect to reduce impact on the surrounding

habitat and environment.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies and perform calculations to
ensure the heat island effect stays within a given threshold.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Heat Island Effect Calculator to
determine the potential heat island effect due to the project’s
buildings. The project should calculate pre-development
and post-development albedo values to obtain the albedo
difference caused by the new construction (Albedo Difference
= Post-development Albedo - Pre-development Albedo). This
calculation includes the first row of neighboring buildings within
a 200-meter radius of the project site. Also, other buildings
beyond the second row of this 200-meter radius should be
considered when necessary.
The calculator can only be used for conventionally shaped
buildings with four corners. For all irregularly shaped buildings,
projects should perform calculations to determine the pre-
development and post-development albedo values to complete
this criterion based on approximation to adequate polygonal
shape.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Heat Island Effect Calculator and the following
• Site plan including neighboring buildings within the
200-meter radius.
• Construction material specifications for the building exterior
and site surface finish.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Score Albedo Difference (X)

-1 X < -0.3
0 -0.3 ≤ X < -0.2
1 -0.2 ≤ X < -0.1
2 -0.1 ≤ X < 0
3 X≥0

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.8] Wind Comfort

DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse wind conditions in surrounding spaces at the

pedestrian level.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies and perform wind control
studies to minimize wind exposure to surrounding spaces at the
pedestrian level.
MEASUREMENT All projects will use the Wind Comfort Calculator and if
applicable a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation
to calculate post-development wind conditions and determine
the increase in wind speed. The calculator is recommended if
the building geometry is a conventional shape. The project will
ensure that the average wind speed at the pedestrian level falls
within a specified range.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Wind Comfort Calculator, as well as the results of

the CFD simulations if applicable.
Calculator:
• Wind Comfort Calculator.
• Summary document of wind boundary conditions (major
wind speeds).
• Drawings showing surrounding buildings and site
dimensions.
CFD Simulations:
• Plan and section drawings indicating the area being
measured.
• Post-development simulation wind speed plots.
• Post-development average wind speed.
• Summary document of boundary conditions (major wind
speeds and direction).

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Score Wind Speed (X)

-1 X ≥ 12.0 m/s
0 9.5 ≥ X < 12 m/s
1 7.5 ≥ X < 9.5 m/s
2 5.5 ≥ X < 7.5 m/s
3 X < 5.5 m/s

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.9] Noise Pollution
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | EDUCATION | HOTELS

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Minimize the level of noise produced by the project affecting

nearby buildings and the surrounding environment.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the level of noise produced by the
development.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Noise Pollution Calculator to

determine the overall A-weighted day-night sound pressure level
(DNL), pre- and post-development. The area for measurement
is at the edge of the project site and 2 meters above ground.
A project located within 500 meters of one or more of the
following noise-sensitive buildings is considered as Type 1:
• Institutional building (school, university, etc.)
• Hotel
• Medical facility (hospital, clinic, etc.)
• Residential building (single family, multi-family, high-rise,
etc.)
• Library
• Place of worship
Otherwise, the project is considered as Type 2.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Noise Pollution Calculator and the
• Plan of existing buildings within 500 meters of the project
site edge and the specification of surrounding building types
• Plan showing location of outdoor HVAC equipment
• Manufacturers’ sound data for outdoor HVAC equipment
The following typology requires additional supporting
SCORE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | EDUCATION | HOTELS

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
The DNL value of post-development addition to the pre-
development day-night sound level is:
Score Type 1 dBA (X) Type 2 dBA (X)

-1 X ≥ 3dBA X ≥ 6dBA
0 1dBA < X < 3dBA 2dBA < X < 6dBA
3 X ≤ 1dBA X ≤ 2dBA

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.10] Light Pollution

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of light emitted to the exterior from the
building or site.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize light pollution by controlling the amount
of light emitted by the development.
MEASUREMENT All projects will determine the extent of Light Trespass and
Upward Light Emission to complete the Light Pollution
Calculator.
Light trespass: Project will determine vertical illumination levels
1.5 m from the site boundary, using lighting software to simulate
site lighting conditions. Illumination levels should not exceed the
maximum levels specified for each zone under which the project
is classified per the IESNA Lighting Handbook or equivalent.
• Zone LZ0: No Ambient Lighting.
• Zone LZ1: Low Ambient Lighting.
• Zone LZ2: Moderate Ambient Lighting.
• Zone LZ3: Moderately High Ambient Lighting.
• Zone LZ4: High Ambient Lighting.
• Recommended maximum vertical illumination levels at the

project site boundary (per IESNA Lighting Handbook or
equivalent).
Pre Curfew Post Curfew

• Zone LZ0: 0.1 lux 0 lux
• Zone LZ1: 1 lux 0 lux
• Zone LZ2 3 lux 1 lux

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT Upward Light Emission: Project will complete a software

simulation or the calculations within the Light Pollution
Calculator to determine the extent of Upward Light Emission
from the project’s external lighting. The total initial design
fixtures’ lumens of external lights emitted at an angle of 90o or
higher from nadir will be limited according to the Lighting Zone.
The following are the maximum allowed Upward Light Emission
values for different environmental zones:
• Zone LZ0: 0%
• Zone LZ1: 0%
• Zone LZ2: 2.5%
• Zone LZ3: 5 %
• Zone LZ4: 15%
SUBMITTAL Submit the Light Pollution Calculator and the following

• Simulation results for pre and post curfew light trespass/
vertical illumination levels at the project site boundary and
also the Upward Light Emission simulation results (if using
the CIE150 calculation method).
• Relevant external lighting drawings (plans and elevations)
• Relevant lighting manufacturers’ datasheets (including
photometric data for individual light fixtures).

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
If either factor (a) or (b) receives a score of -1, then the final
criterion score is a -1. Otherwise, the criterion score is 3.
Extent of Light Trespass (a)

% Illumination Above IESNA Limitation
Score
Level (a)
-1 a > Zone limit
3 a < Zone limit
Upward Light Emission (b)

% of Fixture Lumens Above 90° from
Score
Nadir (b)
-1 b > Zone limit
3 b < Zone limit

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.11] GSAS Construction Management-Full
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | CORE & SHELL | GROUP RESIDENTIAL |

DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse impacts from on-site construction activities

and contractor practices.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the environmental impacts of the
construction process by implementing best practices in
accordance to GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop and implement strategies to reduce the
adverse impacts from on-site construction activities pertaining
to site, energy, water, materials and management & Operation
as outlined in GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines Manual.
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit commitment letter from the

owner indicating targeted certification level (Classes A, B or C).
For Final Certificate, submit GSAS Construction Management
Certification issued by the certification body.
SCORE The overall score of this criterion depends on the compliance

with GSAS Construction Management requirements.
If the project does not proceed with GSAS Construction
Management-Full, a minimum score of zero will be achieved for
this criterion.
Score Requirement
0 NOT targeted
2 Stars earned from GSAS Construction
1
Management-Full
2
Management-Full
3
Management-Full

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.12] Parking Footprint

DESCRIPTION Minimize the parking footprint within the development while

adequately serving the needs of the users.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects should develop a plan to minimize the total footprint
dedicated to parking based on users and intensity.
MEASUREMENT For sites requiring parking facilities, the project will develop a
Parking Footprint Plan to show all parking lots and structures
on-site based on Local/International Standards and regulations.
The following parking types are considered sustainable
practices and are considered acceptable means of on-site
parking:
• Structured, multi-level parking.
• On-street, parallel parking.
• Underground parking.
• Alternative and innovative solutions.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Parking Footprint calculator and Parking Footprint

Plan, identifying all surface parking lots, and provide material
data sheets for all paving systems used.

% of sustainable car parks provided in the

Score
development (b)
-1 Insufficient carparks or b < 20%

0 20% ≤ b < 40%
1 40% ≤ b < 60%
2 60% ≤ b < 80%
3 b ≥ 80%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.13] Shading

DESCRIPTION Encourage shading for areas of the site not occupied by

buildings or roadways.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will provide appropriate levels of shading for all open
spaces including pedestrian pathways, parking areas, picnic
areas, and common areas.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Shading Calculator or perform

a shading simulation to assess the landscaping plan. If the
calculator is used, the project must also submit drawings to
demonstrate the location of the shaded area with respect to
the target or intended area. Simulations, if used, should be
performed on June 21st at 15:00 hrs.
All projects will determine the percentage of area shaded of the
total area for the following shared spaces:
Hardscaped Pedestrian Pathways & Parking Areas.
• Pedestrian pathways may occur along roadways, within
public spaces, or between buildings.
Hardscaped Common Areas.

• Common areas can include hardscaped plazas, courtyards,
and other spaces that are open and accessible to the
general public.
Hardscaped areas refer to any structures made with hard

materials including patios, retaining walls, pathways, plazas, or
other areas where the upper soil profile is no longer exposed to
the actual surface of the Earth.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT For the calculation of this criterion, only shrubs or trees that are
taller than 2 meters are acceptable for input to ensure that the
species is taller than average human height.
If a project chooses to include the building as part of the shading
assessment for this criterion, a simulation must be performed.
HOTELS
Project will determine the percentage of area shaded of the total
area for the following shared spaces:
Picnic & Seating Areas
• Projects that do not have picnic or seating areas will
automatically score a 0 for that particular space.
SUBMITTAL Submit either the Shading Calculator or the results from the
shading simulation if applicable, as well as and the following
• Site plan outlining all building footprints, pedestrian
pathways, parking areas, picnic areas, and common areas
• Landscape plan and planting schedule identifying the type
and location of plantings and architectural shading features
• Landscape material data sheets
• Results of the simulation, if performed, demonstrating the
areas of the pedestrian pathways, parking areas, picnic
areas, and common areas that are shaded

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

If any factor (a) or (b) receives a -1, the final score for the
project is a -1. Otherwise, the final score is the average of (a)
and (b). If the project does not have one of the two factors, (a)
or (b), that factor is omitted from the final score.
% of Hardscaped Pedestrian Pathways &

Score
Parking Areas Shaded (a)
-1 a < 60%
0 60% ≤ a < 70%
1 70% ≤ a < 80%
2 80% ≤ a < 90%
3 a ≥ 90%
Score % of Hardscaped Common Areas Shaded (b)

-1 b < 25%
0 25% ≤ b < 30%
1 30% ≤ b < 35%
2 35% ≤ b < 40%
3 b ≥ 40%
HOTELS
If any factor (a), (b) or (c) receives a -1, the final score for the
project is a -1. Otherwise, the final score is the average of (a),
(b) and (c). If the project does not have one of the three factors,
(a), (b) or (c), that factor is omitted from the final average score.
Score % of Picnic & Seating Areas Shaded (c)

-1 c < 80%
0 80% ≤ c < 85%
1 85% ≤ c < 90%
2 90% ≤ c < 95%
3 c ≥ 95%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.14] Visual Comfort

DESCRIPTION All projects will ensure light levels that have been designed in line
with best practices for visual performance, comfort and safety.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will ensure that all access roads, parking areas and
pedestrian pathways meet minimum illumination requirements.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Visual Comfort Calculator to

demonstrate that the design will provide light levels no less than
those recommended by the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or other
applicable standards related to a specific environment or task
All projects will perform simulations to determine illuminance
levels and uniformity for the relevant areas. The results of
the simulation are entered into the Visual Comfort Calculator,
which includes two components -the first determines minimum
recommended illuminance and uniformity levels, while the
second determines whether the project significantly exceeds the
recommended levels.
Component One:
• All projects will perform lighting simulations to demonstrate
that all relevant areas within the project meet the minimum
recommended average illuminance levels and the minimum
light uniformity as recommended in the IESNA Lighting
Handbook, or equivalent.
Component Two:
• All projects will calculate the average lighting level of the
typical areas within the project site to ensure they meet
the recommended illuminance levels and calculate the
percentage of total project external area to be illuminated
where average illumination level exceeds the IESNA or
equivalent recommended levels by more than 25%.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT The following typical spaces used in the calculation:

• Roadway
• Roundabout
• Pick-up/Drop-off
• Porte Chochere
• Parking Area
• Bike Way
• Pedestrian pathway
• Canopies
• Plaza
SUBMITTAL Submit the Visual Comfort Calculator and the following

• Site plan showing all access roads, parking areas and
pedestrian pathways and the location of light fixtures in
relation to these areas.
• Results of the lighting simulations including the location of
relevant calculation surfaces, data of average maintained
lux levels and uniformity for each area being assessed.
• Lighting manufacturers’ photometric data for all light fixtures
used.

(X)% - percentage of total area which is

Score
over-lit by more than 25%
Any of the typical areas fails to meet IESNA
-1
minimum illuminance level or uniformity requirement
IESNA minimum recommended illuminance and
0 uniformity requirements are met for all areas and
X>30%
20%< X≤30%
10%< X≤20%
X≤10%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.15] Pathways

DESCRIPTION Encourage sustainable development with efficient, user-friendly

pedestrian pathways by ensuring that all pathways leading
through the site feature adequate signage and accommodate all
users, including those with disabilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a plan to provide adequate signage
and physical connections to ease travel between all buildings,
parking areas, and other facilities on the site.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a Pathways Plan which demonstrates

the following:
• Provide at least one accessible paved pathway that
connects all built spaces, parking areas, and other major
facilities on the site.
• Design paved pathways to be clear, obstruction-free,
level, and wide with firm, stable surfaces, and to meet
the requirements of the proposed Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor
Developed Areas.
• Ensure that all pathways feature adequate signage at all
intersections and at regular intervals along an unbroken
length of a pathway. The following should be included when
developing the signage strategy and layout:
• Street signage.
• Pathway labels.
• Clearly labeled trash and recycling receptacles.
• Directional signs leading to major attractions, parking,
entrances, and exits.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT • Safety and advisory warning signs in hazardous and

potentially hazardous areas
• Signs indicating all public, administrative, and
maintenance facilities
• Interpretive signs for any historical, artistic, and cultural
attractions
GROUP RESIDENTIAL
Project will provide direct paths between adjacent buildings
as well as between parking, green spaces, and other shared
facilities.
MOSQUES
Project will provide direct paths between the mosque and all
buildings.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Pathways Plan and the following supporting

documents:
• Site plan showing all accessible pathways that meet the
requirements listed in the measurement, including clearly
represented dimensions of all accessible pathways, grade
elevation at regular intervals, and all of the areas connected
by the pathways
• Any additional supporting documents, including construction
details and signage design details
• Plan showing the location of signage along each pathway
within the development

Score Requirement
Pathways Plan does not demonstrate
-1
compliance.
3 Pathways Plan demonstrates compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.16] Mixed Use
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL
DESCRIPTION Maximize the number of major uses within the project to reduce
the need for transport.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE The number of major uses within the project will be maximized.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Mixed Use Calculator, based on
the occupancy types and their gross areas, to demonstrate the
number of major uses within the project. Depending on whether
the development is greater than or less than 10,000 m², the
project will maximize occupancy types accordingly.
To be counted as a major occupancy type, the gross area must
be greater than or equal to 5% of the gross building area. For
cluster developments, the gross area of the occupancy type
must be greater than or equal to 5% of the gross building area,
not including the site area of the entire development. Cluster
developments may consider the occupancy types of the entire
development when completing the calculations.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Mixed Use Calculator and provide documentation

to demonstrate the gross areas of the overall building and the
major occupancy types.

The gross building area of the development is less than 10,000
m², AND, not including parking or service use, contains:
Score Number of Major Occupancy Types (X)

0 X=1
1 X=2
2 X=3
3 X≥4

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

The gross building area of the development is greater than or
equal to 10,000 m², AND, not including parking or service use,
contains:
Score Number of Major Occupancy Types (X)

-1 X=1
0 X=2
1 X=3
2 X=4
3 X≥5

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S EE W M IE CE MO
ENERGY [E] The Energy category consists of factors associated with energy
demand of buildings, the efficiency of energy delivery, and the
use of fossil energy sources that result in harmful emissions and
pollution.
IMPACTS Negative impacts resulting from energy use and unsustainable

practices include:
• Climate Change
• Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impacts due to energy
use include:
• Designing the building to lower its energy demand
• Selecting efficient building systems
• Lowering the demand on nonrenewable sources of energy,
thereby reducing the depletion of fossil fuels
• Reducing harmful emissions
• Minimizing the amount of harmful substances produced by
the energy delivery systems and the energy supply network

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
Light Industry
No Criteria
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
Energy Demand
E.1 -1 3 7.00% 7.00% 10.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.50% 7.00% 7.00%
Performance
Energy Delivery
E.2 -1 3 6.87% 6.87% 12.00% 6.87% 6.87% 7.37% 6.87% 6.87%
Performance
Primary Energy
E.3 -1 3 3.04% 3.04% 5.00% 3.04% 3.04% 3.04% 3.04% 3.04%
Sources
CO2 Emissions
E.4 -1 3 5.04% 5.04% 5.00% 5.04% 5.04% 5.04% 5.04% 5.04%
and Offset
NOx, SOx &
E.5 -1 3 2.05% 2.05% 3.00% 2.05% 2.05% 2.05% 2.05% 2.05%
Particulate Matter
Total Possible 24.00% 24.00% 35.00% 24.00% 24.00% 25.00% 24.00% 24.00%
For GSAS certification all energy criteria (E.1 - E.5) scores should be greater than or equal to zero.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.1] Energy Demand Performance

• Rated for SINGLE and GROUP RESIDENTIAL
DESCRIPTION Establish energy demand performance levels for the building

in order to reduce environmental and economic impacts
associated with excessive energy use.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will calculate building performance in relation to the
baseline as specified below. All calculations will adhere to the
GSAS Energy Application document.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Energy Performance Calculator to

determine the EPCnd value based on building data and cooling
energy needs.
Calculated EPCnd = Qdesign / Qref_nd
The Qdesign is calculated according to the GSAS Energy
Application document.
COMMERCIAL
With baseline reference Qref_nd = 125 [kWh/m²/yr]
CORE + SHELL
Project will complete the Core & Shell Energy Performance

Calculator to determine the EPCnd,C&S value for a conditional
energy demand performance rating.
1. Tenant Energy Demand Performance Assessment
(A) For tenant fit-out spaces where the function and design
specifications are defined:

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Core & Shell Energy Performance
Calculator to determine the EPCnd,tenant value for each tenant
type.
Calculated EPCnd,tenant = Qdesign,tenant / Qref_nd,tenant
With baseline reference:
Qref_nd,office 125*fop,office [kWh/m²/yr]
Qref_nd,restaurant 186*fop,restaurant [kWh/m²/yr]
Qref_nd,retail 237*fop,retail [kWh/m²/yr]
Qref_nd,sports 185*fop,sports [kWh/m²/yr]
Qref_nd,laundry 223*fop,laundry [kWh/m²/yr]
The fop,tenant is the operation factor for the tenant type which is
determined by the Core & Shell Energy Performance Calculator.
The Qdesign,tenant normalized by the total floor area, is calculated
according to the GSAS Energy Application document.
(B) For tenant fit-out spaces where the function and design
specifications are undefined:
Project will determine the conditional target score for each
tenant. The lease agreement between the owner and tenant will
clearly specify the target score to be met when a new tenant
occupies space in the conditionally rated core and shell building.
The energy demand of each tenant is calculated by first finding
the EPCnd,i that corresponds to the target score*, which is then
used to calculate the total energy demand for the tenant space
as follows:
Qdesign,i = EPCnd,i × Qref_nd,i
Where i represents a tenant type.
*There is a range of EPCnd,i values that corresponds to any
given target score. The midpoint of the scoring range should be
used as the EPCnd,i value.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT 2. Core & Shell Building Energy Demand Performance

Assessment
Calculator to determine the EPCnd,C&S value based on the tenant
profile. The area weighted average energy demand performance
is computed based on the energy demand performance of each
tenant. The reference value for the project is computed based
on the reference value of each tenant considering the operation
factors.
Calculated EPCnd,C&S = Qdesign,C&S / Qref_nd,C&S
with Qdesign,C&S =∑(Qdesign,i × Ai ) / ∑Ai and Qref_nd,C&S = ∑(Qref_nd,i ×
Ai ) / ∑Ai
Where A represents area, and i represents a tenant type.
The Qdesign,C&S is the area weighted average energy demand
performance of the project.
The Qref_nd,C&S is the area weighted average reference value of
the project.
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
With baseline reference Qref_nd = 122*fop,education [kWh/m²/yr]
fop,education is the operation factor for education typologies.
MOSQUES

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT HOTELS
Project will complete the Hotels Energy Performance Calculator
to determine the EPCnd value based on building data and
cooling energy needs. The energy demand performance
assessment for hotels provides specific calculation rules for
restaurant space that is dominated by process heat.
Calculated EPCnd = Qdesign / Qref_nd
with Qdesign = Σ(Qdesign,hotel * Ahotel + Qdesign,restaurant * Arestaurant) /
(Ahotel + Arestaurant)
and Qref_nd = Σ(Qref_nd,hotel * Ahotel + Qref_nd,restaurant* Arestaurant) /
with baseline reference
Qref_nd,hotel = 160 [kWh/m²/yr] and Qref_nd,restaurant = 186 [kWh/m²/yr]
The Qdesign,hotel and Qdesign,restaurant, normalized by the total floor
area, Ahotel and Arestaurant, are calculated according to the GSAS
Energy Application document.
LIGHT INDUSTRY
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Energy Performance Calculator and
the following supporting documents:
• Design drawings
• Relevant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
drawings
The following typologies require additional supporting

documents:
CORE + SHELL
• Tenant lease agreement which includes a conditional energy
demand performance target score for all future tenants

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Score EPCnd Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC ≤ 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC ≤ 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC ≤ 0.7
3 EPC ≤ 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.2] Energy Delivery Performance

DESCRIPTION Establish delivered energy performance levels of the project

in order to reduce environmental and economic impacts
associated with excessive energy use.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Energy Calculator to determine

the EPCdel value based on building data, HVAC specifications,
lighting system, DHW system, and energy generation.
Calculated EPCdel = Edel / Eref_del
The Edel is calculated according to the GSAS Energy Application
document.
COMMERCIAL
With baseline reference Eref_del = 89 [kWh/m²/yr]
CORE + SHELL
Calculator to determine the EPCdel,C&S value for a conditional
energy delivery performance rating.
1. Tenant Energy Delivery Performance Assessment

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Core & Shell Energy Performance
Calculator to determine the EPCdel,tenant value for each tenant
type.
Calculated EPCdel,tenant = Edel,tenant / Eref_del,tenant
With baseline reference:
Eref_del,office 89*fop,office [kWh/m²/yr]
Eref_del,restaurant 125*fop,restaurant [kWh/m²/yr]
Eref_del,retail 172*fop,retail [kWh/m²/yr]
Eref_del,sports 145*fop,sports [kWh/m²/yr]
Eref_del,laundry 194*fop,laundry [kWh/m²/yr]
The fop,tenant is the operation factor for the tenant type which is
determined by the Core & Shell Energy Performance Calculator.
The Edel,tenant, normalized by the total floor area is calculated
according to the GSAS Energy Application document.
(B) For tenant fit-out spaces where the function and design
specifications are undefined:
Project will determine the conditional target score for each
tenant. The lease agreement between the owner and tenant will
clearly specify the target score to be met when a new tenant
occupies space in the conditionally rated core and shell building.
The energy delivery of each tenant is calculated by first finding
the EPCdel,i that corresponds to the target score*, which is then
used to calculate the total energy delivery for the tenant space
as follows:
Edel,i = EPCdel,i × Eref_del,i
*There is a range of EPCdel,i values that corresponds to any
used as the EPCdel,i value.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT 2. Core & Shell Building Energy Delivery Performance

Assessment
Calculator to determine the EPCdel,C&S value based on the tenant
profile. The area weighted average energy delivery performance
is computed based on the energy delivery performance of each
tenant. The reference value for the project is computed based
on the reference value of each tenant considering the operation
factors.
Calculated EPCdel,C&S = Edel,C&S / Eref_del,C&S
with Edel,C&S =∑(Edel,i × Ai ) / ∑Ai and Eref_del,C&S = ∑(Eref_del,i × Ai ) /
∑Ai
Where A represents area, and i represents a tenant type.
The Edel,C&S is the area weighted average energy delivery
performance of the project.
The Eef_del,C&S is the area weighted average reference value of
the project.
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
With baseline reference Eref_del = 88* fop,education [kWh/m²/yr]
MOSQUES

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT HOTELS
Calculated EPCdel = Edel / Eref_del
with Edel =Σ(Edel,hotel * Ahotel + Edel,restaurant * Arestaurant) /
and Eref_del = Σ(Eref_del,hotel * Ahotel + Eref_del,restaurant * Arestaurant) /
with baseline reference Eref_del,hotel = 120 [kWh/m²/yr] and
Eref_del,restaurant = 125 [kWh/m²/yr]
LIGHT INDUSTRY
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Energy Performance Calculator and
• Design drawings
drawings

documents:
CORE + SHELL
• Tenant lease agreement which includes a conditional
energy delivery performance target score for all future
tenants

Score EPCdel Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC ≤ 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC ≤ 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC ≤ 0.7
3 EPC ≤ 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.3] Primary Energy Sources

DESCRIPTION Establish fossil energy conservation performance of the building

with its delivery systems and energy supply network.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Energy Calculator to determine the
EPCp value based on the primary energy factor for each energy
carrier used.
Calculated EPCp = Ep / Eref_p
The Ep is calculated according to the GSAS Energy Application
document.
Note: The EPC value in this criterion is only valid for the current
mix of primary energy supply. For the future, if advanced
technologies such as clean combustion and fuels, renewable
power plants, distribution and transmission loss reduction
technologies are applied in the network, the reduction factor
should be provided in the EPC calculation for primary energy
performance assessment.
COMMERCIAL
With baseline reference Eref_p = 171 [kWh/m²/yr]

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT CORE + SHELL

Calculator to determine the EPCp,C&S value based on the primary
energy factor for each energy carrier used.
Calculated EPCp,C&S = Ep,C&S / Eref_p,C&S
The Eref_p,C&S is determined by the Core & Shell Energy
Performance Calculator based on the tenant profile.
The Ep,C&S is calculated according to the GSAS Energy
Application document.
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
Calculated EPCp = Ep / Eref_p
With baseline reference Eref_p = 169*fop,education [kWh/m²/yr]
MOSQUES
HOTELS
The Eref_p is determined by the Hotels Energy Performance
Calculator based on the hotel profile.
LIGHT INDUSTRY

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Energy Calculator and the following
• Design drawings
drawings

Score EPCp Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC ≤ 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC ≤ 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC ≤ 0.7
3 EPC ≤ 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.4] CO2 Emissions and Offset

DESCRIPTION Establish CO2 emission reduction performance of the building

with its delivery systems and energy supply network.
EPCCO2 value based on the CO2 emission coefficient for each
energy carrier used.
Calculated EPCCO2 = CO2 / CO2,ref
The CO2 emissions are calculated according to the GSAS
technologies such as clean fuels, CO2 emission capture and
sequestration technologies are applied in the network, the
reduction factor should be provided in the EPC calculation for
CO2 emission performance assessment.
COMMERCIAL
With baseline reference CO2,ref = 38,496 [g/m²/yr]

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Calculator to determine the EPCCO2,C&S value based on the CO2
emission coefficient for each energy carrier used.
Calculated EPCCO2,C&S = CO2,C&S / CO2,ref,C&S
The CO2,ref,C&S is determined by the Core & Shell Energy
Performance Calculator based on the tenant profile.
The CO2,C&S emissions are calculated according to the GSAS
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
With baseline reference CO2,ref = 38,603*fop,education [g/m²/yr]
MOSQUES
HOTELS
The CO2,ref is determined by the Hotels Energy Performance
Calculator based on the hotel profile.
LIGHT INDUSTRY

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Submittal All projects must submit the Energy Calculator and the following
• Design drawings
drawings

Score EPCCO2 Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC ≤ 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC ≤ 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC ≤ 0.7
3 EPC ≤ 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.5] NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter

DESCRIPTION Establish NOx, SOx, and dust emission reduction performance

of the building with its delivery systems and energy supply
network.
EPCNOx-SOx value based on NOx and SOx emission coefficient for
each energy carrier used.
Calculated EPCNOx-SOx = {(NOx / NOx,ref) + (SOx / SOx,ref)} / 2
The NOx and SOx emissions are calculated according to the
technologies such as clean fuels, NOx and SOx emission and
dust capture and sequestration technologies are applied in the
network, the reduction factor should be provided in the EPC
calculation for the NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter performance
assessment.
COMMERCIAL
With baseline reference NOx and SOx emission coefficient as
NOx,ref = 62 [g/m²/yr] , SOx,ref = 119 [g/m²/yr]

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Calculator to determine the EPCNOx-SOx,C&S value based on NOx
and SOx emission coefficients for each energy carrier used.
Calculated EPCNOx-SOx,C&S = {(NOx,C&S / NOx,ref,C&S) + (SOx,C&S /
SOx,ref,C&S)} / 2
The NOx,ref,C&S and SOx,ref,C&S are determined by the Core & Shell
Energy Performance Calculator based on the tenant profile.
The NOx,C&S and SOx,C&S emissions are calculated according to
the GSAS Energy Application document.
RESIDENTIAL
EDUCATION
NOx,ref = 61*fop,education [g/m²/yr] , SOx,ref = 118*fop,education [g/m²/yr]
MOSQUES
HOTELS
The NOx,ref and SOx,ref are determined by the Hotels Energy
Performance Calculator based on the hotel profile.
LIGHT INDUSTRY

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Energy Calculator and the following
• Design drawings
drawings

Score EPCNOx-SOx Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC ≤ 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC ≤ 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC ≤ 0.7
3 EPC ≤ 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
WATER [W] The Water category consists of factors associated with water
consumption and its associated burden on municipal supply and
treatment systems.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from water consumption and

• Water Depletion
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact and lower
demand on water include:
• Specifying efficient plumbing fixtures
• Designing a landscaping plan that minimizes the need for
irrigation
• Creating a system for the collection and storage of rainwater
• On-site treatment of water for later reuse

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
No Criteria
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
W.1 Water Efficiency -1 3 6.00% 6.00% 10.00% 6.00% 6.00% 8.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Water Consumption
W.2 -1 3 10.00% 10.00% 15.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%
and Reuse
Total Possible 16.00% 16.00% 25.00% 16.00% 16.00% 18.00% 16.00% 16.00%
For GSAS certification water criteria (W) score should be greater than or equal to zero.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
WATER CONSUMPTION [W.1] Water Efficiency

DESCRIPTION Minimize water consumption in order to reduce the burden on

municipal supply and treatment systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will demonstrate conservation in the use of water
in relation to the baseline and targets outlined in the Water
Calculator.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Water Calculator to determine the
cumulative water consumption for all occupancy types within a
single building. Cumulative water consumption is determined by
several input parameters including:
• The project site area.
• Specifications for plumbing fixtures.
• Landscaping and irrigation plan.
Based on input parameters provided by the project, the

application conducts multiple calculations to determine the
building’s estimated water demand. Two estimated calculation
values, Water Demand for Occupants (WDcal_occupant) and
Water Demand for Irrigation (WDcal_irrigation) are determined by
the calculator. The annual net water demand is calculated from
the summation of Water Demands (WDcal_occupant + WDcal_irrigation).
Then, the net water demand is compared against the summation
of the two reference water demand values (WDref_occupant + WDref_
irrigation
) to generate the Water Performance Coefficient (WPCEff).

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MEASUREMENT WDcal_occupant+ WDcal_irrigation

WPCEff =
WDref_occupant + WDref_irrigation
The following equations apply to their designated building

typologies regardless of operating duration, occupancy density,
and site area. A different reference value will be calculated for
projects with varying site area and operational characteristics.
Therefore, the resulting WPCEff will be comparable to buildings
of similar typology.
The Referenced Water Demand for Occupants is:
WDref_occupant= A × Operating Hours × Occupants
Where:
• Operating Hours = 8 (hours per day) × 20 (days per month)
× 12 (months per year)
• Occupants = The total number of full time employees per
day + The total number of visitors per day
The Referenced Water Demand for Irrigation is:

WDref_irrigation = B × 365 (days per year) × 24 (hours per day) ×
Site Area (m2)
Reference values A and B can be found for the different
typologies in the following table:
A B
Commercial 0.006519 0.000034
Core & Shell * 0.000034
Residential 0.007824 0.000024
Education 0.008423 0.000001
Mosques 0.003888 0.000002
Hotels * 0.000001
Light Industry 0.005355 0.000004
*These typologies have multiple occupant reference values

which are listed in further detail in the following sections.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO

Project will complete the Water Calculator to determine
cumulative water consumption for all defined spaces. For
undefined spaces, a lease agreement will mandate a minimum
score based on targets set by the owner to achieve a desired
certification level.
1. Tenant Water Performance Assessment
Project will complete the Water Calculator to compute the total
water consumption of each tenant type in typical conditions.
(B) For tenant fit-out spaces where design specifications are
undefined:
Project will determine the target score for each tenant. The
lease agreement between the owner and tenant will clearly
specify the target score to be met when a new tenant occupies
space in the conditionally rated core and shell building.
The water demand of each tenant is calculated by first finding
the WPCEff that corresponds to the target score*, which is then
used to calculate the total water consumption for the tenant
space as follows:
WD(i)= WPCEff(i) × WD(i)ref
*There is a range of WPCEff(i) values that corresponds to any
used as the WPCEff(i) value.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MEASUREMENT 2. Water Performance Assessment

Project will complete the Water Calculator to compute the
occupant consumption of each tenant type in typical conditions,
as well as the total site water consumption based on the
following:
• Landscaping and irrigation plan
The application conducts multiple calculations to determine

three estimated values for each tenant type (i) - Water Demand
for Occupants (WD(i)cal_occupant) and Water Demand for Irrigation
(WDcal_irrigation). The annual net water demand per tenant type is
calculated from the summation of the Water Demand (ΣWD(i)
cal_occupant
+ WDcal_irrigation). Then the net water demand is compared
against the summation of the two reference Water Demand
values (WD(i)ref_occupant + WDref_irrigation) to generate the tenant
specific Water Performance Coefficient (i) for Water Efficiency.
WD(i)cal_occupant+ WDcal_irrigation
WPCEff(i) =
Σ WD(i)ref_occupant + WDref_irrigation

For each tenant type, the equation to calculate reference
values applies to all designs regardless of operating duration,
occupancy density, and site area. A different reference value will
be calculated for core and shell buildings with varying site area
and different combinations of tenant types. The resulting WPC(i)
will be comparable to areas of similar tenant type.
The calculator scores each WPCEff(i) based on a predefined
scoring range, then the scores are consumption weighted into a
final projected criterion score.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MEASUREMENT 3. Reference Values

The Water Demand reference value equation for occupants is
defined as:
WD(i)ref_occupant= A(i) × No. Operating Hours × No. Occupants
Where coefficients A(i) are calibrated based on a sample core
and shell building. The values for the different A(i) references
are suggested in the following table:
Office 0.006519 A(1)
Restaurant 0.003022 A(2)
Wref_occupancy Retail Store 0.000757 A(3)
Sport Facility 0.008091 A(4)
Laundry 0.008442 A(5)
RESIDENTIAL
Additional input parameters required:
• Number of residents per unit type
EDUCATION
• Number of staff and students occupying the building
MOSQUES
• Number of worshippers visiting the mosque, both on a daily
basis and during times of full occupancy
The Referenced Water Consumption for Occupants is:

WCref_occupant= A × ((No. Operating Hours_d × No. Occupants_d)
+ (No. Operating Hours_f × No. Occupants_f))

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MEASUREMENT Where:
No. Occupants_d is the number of daily worshippers
No. Occupants_f is the number of worshippers during full
occupancy
No. Operating Hours_d are normalized as 6 (hours per day) ×
30 (days per month) × 12 (months per year)
No. Operating Hours_f are normalized as 2 (hours per day) ×
(30 (days of Ramadan) + 52 (Friday prayers per year))
HOTELS
Projects will complete the Water Calculator to determine
the cumulative water consumption. The cumulative water
consumption is based on the estimated occupant water
consumption for each occupancy type, irrigation consumption,
and the following:
• Landscaping and irrigation plan
The application conducts multiple calculations to determine the

project’s total water consumption. The calculator determines
three estimated values - Water Demand for each Occupancy
Type (WD(i)cal_occupancy) and Water Demand for Irrigation (WDcal_
irrigation
). The annual net water demand is calculated from the
Water Demand (WD(i)cal_occupancy). Then the net water demand is
compared against the reference Water Demand value (WD(i)ref)
to generate the individual occupancy type or irrigation specific
Water Performance Coefficients.
WD(i)cal_occupancy
WPCEff(i) =
WD(i)ref
The final criterion score is based on the consumption weighted

average WPCEff (WPCTotal).

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MEASUREMENT (WDi x WPCi) + ... + (WDn x WPCn)

WPCEffTotal =
Σ WC
Where i represents occupancy type or irrigation.
For each occupancy type, the equation to calculate reference
values applies to all designs regardless of operating duration,
occupancy density, and site area. A different reference value
will be calculated for hotels with varying site area and different
combinations of occupancy types. The resulting WPC will be
comparable to all hotels.
The Water Demand reference value equation for occupants is
defined as:
WD(i)ref_occupancy = A(i) × No. Operating Hours × No. Occupants
Where coefficients A(i) are calibrated based on a sample hotel.
The values are suggested in the following table:
Office 0.006633 A(1)
Restaurant 0.001459 A(2)
Retail Store 0.000609 A(3)
Wref_occupancy
Sport Facility 0.009745 A(4)
Laundry 0.014574 A(5)
Guest/hotels 0.004886 A(6)
LIGHT INDUSTRY
• Number of full time employees and visitors occupying the
building
Where i represents all the components of the following

performance assessments to determine a final criterion score:
• Occupant Performance Assessment
• Competition Component Performance Assessment
• Landscaping for Competition Venue Performance
Assessment
• Landscaping for Sports Facility Performance Assessment

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Submittal All projects must submit the Water Calculator and the following
• Report stating number of occupants, operating hours, and
floor or site area.
• Specifications for plumbing fixtures.
• Landscaping and irrigation plan.

documents:
CORE + SHELL
• Tenant lease agreement

Score WPCEff (X)

-1 X ≥ 1.00
0 0.9 < X ≤ 1.00
1 0.85 < X ≤ 0.9
2 0.8 < X ≤ 0.85
3 X ≤ 0.8

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WATER [W.2] Water Consumption and Reuse

DESCRIPTION Recycle, treat on-site and reuse water in order to minimize in

order to reduce the burden on municipal supply and treatment
systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will demonstrate recycling, treatment and reuse of
water in relation to the baseline and targets outlined in the Water
Calculator.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Water Calculator to determine the
cumulative water consumption for all occupancy types within
a single building. Cumulative water consumption and reuse is
determined by the factors used for water efficiency in addition
to:
• Rainwater and stormwater collection and reuse plan.
• Greywater and blackwater treatment and reuse plan.
• Cooling Tower.
• HVAC Systems.
• Condensate Water Collection.
Based on input parameters provided by the project, the

application conducts multiple calculations to determine the
building’s estimated water consumption and reuse.
WDcal_occupant+ WDcal_irrigation- WScal_reuse

WPCCon =
WDref_occupant + WDref_irrigation
WScal_reuse =Water Supply from Reuse Strategies.
The annual net water demand is calculated by subtracting water

supply from reuse strategies (WScal_reuse) from the summation of
water consumptions (WDcal_occupant + WDcal_ irrigation).

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Submittal All projects must submit the Water Calculator and the following
• Rainwater and stormwater collection and reuse plan.
• Greywater and blackwater treatment and reuse plan.
• Cooling Tower Specifications and Plans.
• HVAC Systems Specifications.
• Condensate Water Collection Plans and Specifications.

Score WPCCon(X)
-1 X ≥ 1.00
0 0.85 < X ≤ 1.00
1 0.75 < X ≤ 0.85
2 0.65 < X ≤ 0.75
3 X ≤ 0.65

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MATERIALS [M] The Materials category consists of factors associated with

material extraction, processing, manufacturing, distribution, use/
reuse, recycling and disposal.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from material use and

• Climate Change
• Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact due to material
use include:
• Using local materials to reduce transportation needs.
• Using responsibly sourced materials.
• Using materials with high recycled contents.
• Recycling and reusing materials, on- and off-site.
• Reusing structural elements, on- and off-site.
• Designing for ease of disassembly and reuse/recycling.

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CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
Light Industry
No Criteria
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
M.1 Regional Materials -1 3 2.05% 2.05% 4.25% 3.25% 2.05% 3.25% 2.05% 2.05%
Responsible Sourcing
M.2 -1 3 0.95% 0.95% 1.25% 1.25% 0.95% 1.25% 0.95% 0.95%
of Materials
M.3 Recycled Materials -1 3 2.70% 2.70% 4.25% 3.25% 2.70% 3.25% 2.70% 2.70%
M.4 Materials Reuse -1 3 1.75% 1.75% 2.25% 2.25% 1.75% 2.25% 1.75% 1.75%
M.5 Structure Reuse -1 3 0.95% 0.95% N/A N/A 0.95% N/A 0.95% 0.95%
Design For
M.6 -1 3 1.60% 1.60% N/A N/A 1.60% N/A 1.60% 1.60%
Disassembly
Life Cycle Assessment
M.7 -1 3 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
(LCA)
Total Possible 12.00% 12.00% 14.00% 12.00% 12.00% 12.00% 12.00% 12.00%

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MATERIALS [M.1] Regional Materials

DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of regionally manufactured and assembled

building elements and materials in order to reduce the carbon
footprint of the materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will use materials that are regionally manufactured
and assembled.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Regional Materials Calculator to

compute a Performance Indicator based on the weight and
sourcing distance of primary building elements. Materials
sourcing distance can either be regional (less than or equal to
200 kilometers) or external (over 200 kilometers).
All projects will only consider materials permanently installed
in the project. Exclude mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
CORE + SHELL
Project will account for all specified materials including the
design and construction of owner/developer controlled tenant
fit-outs.

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SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Regional Materials

• Intended list of materials.
• Documentation outlining the intended manufacturers and
sourcing distances.
For Final Certificate, submit the Regional Materials Calculator

• Bill of Quantities.
• List of materials.
• Specifications listing manufacturers and locations.
• Cost estimates.
• Report providing distances of manufacturers.

Score Performance Indicator (X)

-1 X ≥ 30
0 20 ≤ X < 30
1 10 ≤ X < 20
2 1 < X < 10
3 X=1

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MATERIALS [M.2] Responsible Sourcing of Materials

DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of responsibly sourced materials for

primary building elements in order to minimize the depletion of
nonrenewable materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will use materials that are responsibly sourced.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Responsible Sourcing of Materials

Calculator to determine the percent, by cost, of materials that
can be traced through the supply chain. Applicable materials
include all primary building elements.
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
To ensure the selection of socially and environmentally
conscious materials that employ responsible practices
throughout the supply chain, all materials must comply with the
following standards, where applicable, and should be accounted
for in the calculator to qualify as responsibly sourced:
Construction Products
All materials should comply withe the Certification Body
approved scheme for Responsible Sourcing of Materials guided
by regionally or internationally recognized standards, such as
BS8902:2009 or equivalent.
Timber
All timber and wood products should originate from sustainably
managed forests. All timber must be supplied by companies
that hold Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody
Certification.

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SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Responsible Sourcing of

Materials Calculator and the following supporting documents:
• Documentation outlining the intended manufacturers and
sourcing policies.
For Final Certificate, submit the Responsible Sourcing of

Materials Calculator and the following supporting documents:
• Specifications listing manufacturers.
• Cost estimates.
• Report providing sourcing policies of manufacturers.
• Any documentation from manufacturers outlining third-
party sourcing standards such as FSC Chain of Custody
Certification or ISO Certification.

Score % (by cost) of Responsibly Sourced Materials

-1 x < 10%
0 10% ≤ x < 20%
1 20% ≤ x < 30%
2 30% ≤ x < 40%
3 x ≥ 40%

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MATERIALS [M.3] Recycled Materials

DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of building elements and materials made

from recycled content in order to reduce the need for virgin
materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will use building materials that are manufactured
from recycled content.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Recycled Materials Calculator to

determine the percent, by cost, of the recycled content.
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Recycled Materials

• Documentation outlining all applicable materials and the
percent of recycled content.
For Final Certificate, submit the Recycled Materials Calculator

• Cost estimates.
• Manufacturers’ documentation demonstrating percent of
recycled content.
• Report outlining the use of recycled materials including the
following information:
• Itemized list of recycled materials.
• Description of the material.
• Recycled content percentage of materials.
Any materials claimed in [M.4] Materials Reuse shall not be

counted in this criterion.

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Score % (by cost) of Recycled Materials (X)

-1 X < 10%
0 10% ≤ X < 15%
1 15% ≤ X < 20%
2 20% ≤ X < 25%
3 X ≥ 25%

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MATERIALS [M.4] Materials Reuse

DESCRIPTION Encourage the reuse of building elements and materials in order

to reduce the need for virgin materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will use building materials that are salvaged, reused,
or refurbished from on- or off-site sources.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Materials Reuse Calculator to

determine the percent, by cost, of materials reused based on
the following measures: the quantity of reused materials, the
reused material cost, and the total cost of project materials.
Materials used for this criterion may originate from on- or off-site
sources.
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Materials Reuse

• Documentation outlining the intended reuse of materials
from the project site or other sites.
For Final Certificate,, submit the Materials Reuse Calculator and
• Cost estimates.
• Description of the material.
• Description of how the material has been reused.

Score % (by cost) of Materials Reuse (X)

-1 X < 5%
0 5% ≤ X < 10%
1 10% ≤ X < 15%
2 15% ≤ X < 20%
3 X ≥ 20%

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MATERIALS [M.5] Structure Reuse On-Site

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Encourage the reuse of structural elements in order to reduce

the need for virgin materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will reuse structural elements originating from on-site
sources.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Structure Reuse On-Site

Calculator. The calculator computes a score based on the total
area of major structural elements required for the new building
and the total area of major structural elements reused in the
project. Projects will measure the widest surface of the reused
structural element and multiply it by its length to obtain the area
in m2. Structural materials used for this criterion may originate
from on- or off-site sources.
All projects will only consider structural elements permanently
installed in the project. Exclude mechanical, electrical and
plumbing assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Structure Reuse On-Site

• List and area of all major structural elements required for
the project noting the reused elements.
• Proposed plans, sections, and elevations that show the
extent of the structural elements to be reused.
For Final Certificate, submit the Structure Reuse On-Site

• Itemized list and area of reused structural elements.
• Description of how the structural element has been reused.

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| LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score % of Major Structural Elements Reused (X)

-1 X < 2.5%
0 2.5% ≤ X <10%
1 10% ≤ X < 15%
2 15% ≤ X < 20%
3 X > 20%

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MATERIALS [M.6] Design for Disassembly

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Design permanent building elements for ease of disassembly in

order to facilitate future reuse.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will design building for ease of disassembly and
reuse.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Design for Disassembly Calculator
to determine the percent, by cost, of permanent building
elements that can be disassembled to be reused.
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment. Also
external soft and hard scape items are excluded..
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Design for Disassembly

• Intended list of permanent building elements.
• Documentation outlining how the intended building elements
designed for disassembly can be reused.
For Final Certificate, submit the Design for Disassembly

• Cost estimates.
• List of permanent building elements.
• Report describing building elements that can be
disassembled to be reused.

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| LIGHT INDUSTRY
% (by cost) of Elements Designed for

Score
Disassembly (X)
-1 X < 10%
0 10% ≤ X < 30%
1 30% ≤ X < 35%
2 35% ≤ X < 40%
3 X ≥ 40%

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MATERIALS [M.7] Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of materials and products which have the
lowest life cycle environmental impact and embodied energy.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will perform an eco-impact assessment based on

the full life cycle of all materials from extraction to disposal.
Provide approved Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for
materials from a Certification Body.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Life cycle Assessment calculator to
determine the percent, by cost, of materials.
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Life Cycle Assessment

• Intended list of materials with approved EPD by the
Certification Body.
• Documentation outlining all applicable materials and the
percent of materials with approved EPD.
For Final Certificate, submit the Life Cycle Assessment

• Cost estimates.
• Documentation demonstrating total percent by cost of
materials with approved EPD by the Certification Body.

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Score % (by cost) of materials with

Score approved Environmental Product
Declaration (X)
0 X < 2%
1 2% ≤ x < 4%
2 4% ≤ x 6%
3 X ≥ 6%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE] The Indoor Environment category consists of factors associated
with indoor environmental quality such as thermal comfort, air
quality, acoustic quality, and light quality.
IMPACTS Impacts resulting from ineffective control and design of the

indoor environment include:
• Climate Change
• Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could improve indoor environmental quality include:
• Monitoring air temperature and quality and adjusting or
calibrating as appropriate.
• Maximizing the time period that the building can utilize
natural ventilation.
• Designing an adequate mechanical ventilation system.
• Ensuring adequate illuminance levels for visual performance
and comfort.
• Maximizing the use of natural lighting in interior spaces.
• Providing for occupant comfort by minimizing glare.
• Maximizing views to the exterior for all occupants.
• Controlling the amount of noise produced by or transferred
from the building interior and exterior.
• Specifying materials with low VOC levels.
• Controlling indoor pollutants and sources of airborne
contamination.

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CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
No Criteria
Light Industry
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
IE.1 Thermal Comfort -1 3 1.57% 1.82% N/A N/A 1.37% 1.92% 1.65% 1.50%
IE.2 Natural Ventilation -1 3 1.13% 1.13% 3.00% 4.26% 1.83% 2.56% 2.21% 2.00%
Mechanical
IE.3 -1 3 2.33% 2.53% N/A N/A 1.83% 2.56% 2.21% 2.00%
Ventilation
IE.4 Illumination Levels -1 3 1.37% 1.87% N/A N/A 1.37% 1.92% 1.65% 1.50%
IE.5 Daylight -1 3 1.83% 1.87% 2.00% 4.26% 1.83% 2.56% 2.21% 2.00%
IE.6 Glare Control -1 3 1.37% 0.87% N/A N/A 1.37% N/A N/A 1.50%
IE.7 Views -1 3 1.37% 0.87% N/A N/A 1.37% N/A N/A N/A
IE.8 Acoustic Quality -1 3 1.37% 1.38% N/A 3.22% 1.37% 1.92% 1.65% 1.50%
Low-Emitting
IE.9 -1 3 1.83% 1.83% 3.00% 4.26% 1.83% 2.56% 2.21% 2.00%
Materials
Indoor Chemical &
IE.10 Pollutant Source -1 3 1.83% 1.83% N/A N/A 1.83% N/A 2.21% 2.00%
Control
Total Possible 16.00% 16.00% 8.00% 16.00% 16.00% 16.00% 16.00% 16.00%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.1] Thermal Comfort

DESCRIPTION Provide a thermally comfortable environment to ensure the

comfort and health of building occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will calculate either the PMV or ADPI values for
the hottest hour of the year for the worst case for all applicable
occupied spaces.
MEASUREMENT All projects will evaluate all critical spaces and perform thermal
comfort assessment for the hottest hour of the year. Calculate
PMV or ADPI values of different positions in critical spaces such
as different positions relative to window and diffuser locations
and select the worst PMV / ADPI value for assessment.
The following table outlines the measurement type and typical
spaces used in the calculation according to the appropriate
typology:
MEASUREMENT
TYPOLOGY TYPICAL SPACES
TYPE
COMMERCIAL PMV Office, Reception Areas
CORE + SHELL PMV Per Tenant Type
Classrooms, Offices,
EDUCATION ADPI Special Functional
Spaces (e.g. Auditorium)
MOSQUES ADPI Prayer Halls
HOTELS ADPI Guestrooms
LIGHT INDUSTRY PMV Office, Operational Areas

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The measurement is calculated for all typical spaces where fit-
out is part of the design package. In addition, for all undesigned
spaces, future lease contracts will mandate a certain minimum
score for all tenants. The final score for this criterion is based on
the lower of the calculated versus mandated score.
EDUCATION
The project selects the worst case among classrooms and the
worst case among office spaces and evaluates the two spaces
in terms ADPI values. The project must also provide supporting
documents for thermal comfort in special functional spaces such
as an auditorium.
HOTELS
The project must also provide supporting documents which
demonstrate that all guestrooms have individual thermostats to
control the indoor temperature.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Thermal Comfort Calculator and the following

• System operation specifications.
• Building plans with specifications for typical occupied
spaces.
SCORE COMMERCIAL | CORE + SHELL | LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score Absolute Value of PMV (X)

-1 X > 2.0
0 1.5 < X ≤ 2.0
1 1.0 < X ≤ 1.5
2 0.5 < X ≤ 1.0
3 X ≤ 0.5

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SCORE EDUCATION
The project automatically earns a score of -1 if supporting
documents for auditorium are not provided.
HOTELS
The project automatically earns a score of -1 if individual
controllability is not provided for guestrooms.
EDUCATION | MOSQUES | HOTELS
Score ADPI (X)

-1 X < 80
0 80 ≤ X < 85
1 85 ≤ X < 90
2 90 ≤ X < 95
3 X ≥ 95

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.2] Natural Ventilation

DESCRIPTION Encourage effective natural ventilation strategies in conjunction

with mechanically ventilated systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will maximize the number of days that the building
can utilize natural ventilation, either through user operable
windows or through a controlled opening.
MEASUREMENT All projects using operable windows will complete the Natural
Ventilation Calculator to determine the number of months that
all typical spaces can utilize natural ventilation by verifying
minimum fresh air supply to guarantee indoor air quality as
recommended in ASHRAE 62.1 or equivalent. All projects
using mechanical ventilation systems will demonstrate through
calculations and/or simulations the number of months a project
can utilize natural ventilation. Exclude all circulation areas from
this measurement.
The following table outlines the typical spaces used in the
calculation according to the appropriate typology:
COMMERCIAL Office, Reception areas
CORE + SHELL Per Tenant Type
RESIDENTIAL Living/family rooms, Bedrooms, Dining rooms
EDUCATION Classrooms, Libraries
MOSQUES Prayer Halls
HOTELS Guestrooms
LIGHT INDUSTRY Office areas

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the lower of the calculated versus mandated scores. In addition
to the Natural Ventilation Calculator, Core and Shell projects will
also complete the Master Calculator to obtain the area weighted
final score for the criterion.
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL
Project will demonstrate, through drawings, that cross ventilation
can be achieved through two or more openings on opposite
walls within the building. Project is not required to complete the
calculator for this criterion.
LIGHT INDUSTRY
Operational Areas associated with the industrial process are not
included as part of this criterion.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Natural Ventilation Calculator or provide

documentation showing the number of months that the building
can utilize natural ventilation. Also submit drawings showing
operable windows or a system controlled direct supply of
outside air.
documents:
CORE + SHELL
• Master Calculator
The following typologies require alternate supporting

documents:
RESIDENTIAL
• Submit drawings showing operable windows or a system
controlled direct supply of outside air.

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SCORE COMMERCIAL | GROUP RESIDENTIAL | EDUCATION |

Number of Months Natural Ventilation Can be

Score
Utilized (X)
-1 No natural ventilation possibilities, year round
0 0 < X < 1 month of the year
1 1 ≤ X < 2 months of the year
2 2 ≤ X < 3 months of the year
3 X ≥ 3 months of the year
CORE + SHELL
Score Weighted Average Score (X)

-1 X < 0.0
0 0.0 ≤ X < 0.5
1 0.5 ≤ X < 1.5
2 1.5 ≤ X < 2.5
3 X ≥ 2.5
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL
Score Requirement
Natural ventilation strategy does not demonstrate
-1
compliance.
Natural ventilation strategy fully demonstrates
3
compliance.

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation

DESCRIPTION Provide effective mechanical ventilation to ensure occupant

comfort and health.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will ensure that mechanical ventilation in all primary
occupancy areas meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE
62.1 or EN-ISO 15243 standards and the system requirements
in ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent and maintain adequate CO2
levels.
MEASUREMENT The mechanical system must meet the minimum requirements

of ASHRAE 62.1, ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent. These
requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Mechanical equipment must meet minimum efficiency
standards, and be properly verified and labeled.
• Mechanical systems must have proper control systems,
including the use of zoning, proper dead bands, off-hour
controls, and automatic shut-offs.
Note: In the calculation of the required fresh air supply, both

EN-ISO and ASHRAE should be used, and the larger of the two
standards should be used in the verification of over ventilation.
All projects will perform air quality assessment and maintain

an acceptable CO2 concentration levels within occupied
spaces. The final score in this criterion depends on the Percent
Dissatisfied (PD) calculated from the maintained CO2 levels. If
the project does not complies CO2 monitoring/ control but meets
the minimum ventilation requirement, the project will earn a
score of 0 for this criterion.

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Additionally, the project will perform the following calculations:
• The total amount of outdoor air delivered by all the air
handling units to the building.
• The minimum required outside air for each type of tenant
based on its area and expected occupant density per
ASHRAE 62.1. The expected occupant density will be
specified in the lease contract as a limit for each tenant.
• Results showing the building provides enough outdoor air
for all tenants based on the ASHRAE 62.1 requirement.
LIGHT INDUSTRY
Operational Areas associated with the industrial process are not
included as part of this criterion.
SUBMITTAL Submit the following supporting documents to demonstrate

compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent:
• Calculation of fresh outdoor air delivery by air handling
units.
• Calculation of minimum required outside air for each zone
based on ASHRAE 62.1 recommendations.
• Results of calculations showing building provides enough
outdoor air based on the ASHRAE 62.1 requirement.
• Report showing equipment efficiency compared to ASHRAE
90.1.

documents:
CORE + SHELL
• List of type, area, and expected occupant density for all
tenants.
• Tenant lease agreement.

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Score Percent Dissatisfied (PD)

Outdoor air or existence of equipment with
-1
efficiency less than specified in the standards
0 PD > 25%
1 22.5% < PD ≤ 25%
2 20% < PD ≤ 22.5%
3 PD ≤ 20%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.4] Illumination Levels

DESCRIPTION Ensure light levels that have been designed in line with best
practices for visual performance, comfort and safety.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will provide light levels no less than those
recommended by the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or equivalent,
for all typical spaces.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Illumination Levels Calculator

to demonstrate that the design will provide illuminance and
uniformity levels no less than those recommended by the IESNA
Lighting Handbook, or other applicable standards related to a
specific environment or task. For each typical space, measure
all spaces with variations in design such as form, orientation,
layout, and fixture types.
For each type of typical space, the project will perform lighting
simulations to demonstrate the illumination and uniformity levels
for each space.
The results of the simulation are entered into the Illumination
Levels Calculator, which includes two components - the first
determines minimum recommended illuminance and uniformity
levels, while the second determines whether the project
significantly exceeds the recommended levels.
Component One:
• All projects will perform lighting simulations to demonstrate
that all relevant areas within the project meet the minimum
recommended average illuminance levels and the minimum
light uniformity as recommended in the IESNA Lighting
Handbook, or equivalent.
Component Two:
• All projects will calculate the average lighting level of the
typical areas within the project site to ensure they meet
the recommended illuminance levels and calculate the
percentage of total area where illumination level exceeds
the recommended levels by more than 20%.

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MEASUREMENT The following table outlines the typical spaces used in the

EDUCATION Classrooms, Office
HOTELS Guestrooms, Offices
LIGHT INDUSTRY Office, Operational areas
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out is part of the design package. In addition, for all undersigned
the lower of the calculated versus mandated scores.
SUBMITTAL Submit the following:

• Illumination Levels Calculator.
• Floor plan, section, and lighting layout for the spaces being
measured.
• Results of the lighting simulations including the location of
relevant calculation surfaces, data of average maintained
lux levels and uniformity for each area being assessed.
• Lighting manufacturers’ photometric data for all light fixtures
used.

documents:
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SCORE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION | MOSQUES | HOTELS |

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(X)% - percentage of total area which is

Score
over-lit by more than 20%
Any of the typical areas fails to meet IESNA
-1 or equivalent minimum illuminance level or
uniformity requirement
0 uniformity requirements are met for all typical
spaces and X>30%
spaces and 20%<X≤30%
spaces and 10%<X≤20%
spaces and X≤10%
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Score Weighted Average Score (X )

-1 X<0
0 0 ≤ X < 0.5
1 0.5 ≤ X < 1.5
2 1.5 ≤ X < 2.5
3 2.5 ≤ X

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.5] Daylight

DESCRIPTION Optimize the exposure of daylight for interior spaces in order to

improve light quality for building occupants and reduce the need
for artificial lighting.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will optimize the area of interior spaces exposed to
daylight.
MEASUREMENT All projects will perform simulations to measure daylight level

within the proposed building and input results into the Daylight
Calculators. For each typical space, measure all spaces with
variations in design such as form, orientation and layout.
Exclude all circulation areas from this calculation. The project
will identify the illuminance category for the typical occupancy
areas and determine required light levels as found in the IESNA
Lighting Handbook, or equivalent.
To perform a daylight simulation for spaces that are greater
than 21 meters in length or width, subdivide each space into
a 7 meters x 7 meters grid to locate the measuring points.
To create a grid, start from the center of the space and draw
a virtual line. Next, draw a perpendicular virtual line from the
midpoint of the initial virtual line. Finally, offset these lines by
7 meters until the lines reach the boundaries of the space
creating a 7 meters x 7 meters grid. The measuring points
are located at each intersection of the grid lines at a height of
1.2 meters. Any measuring point located less than 3.5 meters
from the boundaries of the space should not be considered for
calculations. For spaces with both length and width dimensions
less than 21 meters, determine the center of each space at a
height of 1.2 meters as a measuring point.

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MEASUREMENT The measurements should be taken on December 21st at 12:00

hrs (PM) with an overcast CIE sky condition. All artificial lighting
must be turned off.
EDUCATION Classrooms, Libraries, Offices
HOTELS Guestrooms, Offices
All projects will input simulation results into the Daylight Input
Calculator to obtain the average daylight level for each typical
space with multiple measuring points. To obtain the final score
for the criterion, all projects will complete the Daylight Scoring
Calculator.
MOSQUES
The measuring points are located at each intersection of the
gridlines at a height of 0.8 meters.
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the lower of the calculated versus mandated scores. In addition
to the Input & Scoring Calculators, Core and Shell projects will
also complete the Master Calculator to obtain the area weighted
final score for the project.

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SUBMITTAL Submit the following:

• Daylight Input Calculator for each type of typical space with
multiple measuring points.
• Daylight Scoring Calculator.
• Boundary conditions for daylight simulation.
• Plot of the simulation results.
• Drawings including elevations, plans, and diagrams
identifying the measuring point locations.

documents:
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| HOTELS | LIGHT INDUSTRY
Average % Below Required Light Level,

Score
Weighted by Area (X)
-1 X > 40%
0 30% < X ≤ 40%
1 20% < X ≤ 30%
2 10% < X ≤ 20%
3 X ≤ 10%
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-1 X < 0.0
0 0.0 ≤ X < 0.5
1 0.5 ≤ X < 1.5
2 1.5 ≤ X < 2.5
3 2.5 ≤ X

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.6] Glare Control

LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Minimize direct or reflected glare within occupied spaces to

improve visual comfort for occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will avoid excessive daylight glare, as per CIBSE
LG7:2005 & BS EN 12464-1:2002 standards.
MEASUREMENT Option 1
All projects will use the Glare Control Calculator to demonstrate
that the design will meet the glare standards as recommended
by the CIBSE LG7:2005 & BS EN 12464-1:2002 standards.
The project will perform simulations to measure glare within
the proposed building, using daylight glare index (DGI) as the
measurement.
All projects will select all typical spaces in the project that have
variations in layouts and materials to include in the calculations.
Based on the simulation results, all projects will complete the
Glare Control Input Calculator for each typical space type to
determine the average DGI, and use the Glare Control Scoring
Calculator to determine the final score based on the area
weighted average DGI value.
EDUCATION Classrooms, Libraries, Offices
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the lower of the calculated versus mandated scores.
Option 2
The project will demonstrate the methods employed to limit
glare through the process of answering a set of questions
regarding the glare control measures incorporated.
An element score is calculated from the following;
Does the building incorporate blinds?
NO [ X= -1 ]
YES [ X = 0 ]
Is the percentage range (A) of windows blinds is more than 50
percent?
A < 50% [ X = -1]
A > 50% [ X = 0 ]
Are the blinds independently user operable?
NO [ X= 0 ]
YES [ X = 1]
SUBMITTAL Option 1
Submit the following supporting documents:
• Glare Control Calculator.
• Simulation boundary condition template.
• DGI simulation result.
• Relevant drawings including elevations, plans, and site
maps with surrounding buildings.
• Diagram identifying the measuring point location.

documents:
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SUBMITTAL Option 2
Submit the following supporting documents:
• Glare Control Calculator.
• Floor plan, sections and elevations of the building.
• Site plans showing orientation of the building.
• Floor plan drawings showing windows fitted with blinds and
their size with details of operation of the blinds.
• Information any shading control system and description of
operation of the blinds.

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Option 1
Score Area Weighted Average DGI (X)
-1 X > 22
0 20 < X ≤ 22
1 18 < X ≤ 20
2 16 < X ≤ 18
3 X ≤ 16
Option 2
Score Requirement
The building design incorporates an inadequate level
-1
of glare control
The building design incorporates a low level of glare
0
control
1 The building design incorporates some glare control
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-1 X < 0.0
0 0.0 ≤ X < 0.5
1 0.5 ≤ X < 1.5
2 1.5 ≤ X < 2.5
3 2.5 ≤ X

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.7] Views
SCOPE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION
DESCRIPTION Provide occupants with access to external views.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will design the space to maximize view opportunities
by creating access to outside views for regularly occupied areas.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Views Calculators to determine

the floor area and window area factors for all typical layouts
of regularly occupied spaces. The floor area factor is the
percentage of the total occupiable area that is within 7 meters of
a perimeter wall. Interior courtyards or atria can be considered
as views to the outside.
The window area factor is the percentage of the total area of the
perimeter wall in reference to the total area of visible openings
or windows. The area of windows and visible openings must be
at least 20 percent of the total interior wall area and must not be
obstructed by permanent architectural devices.
All projects will select all typical floors in the project that have
variations in floor layout and window areas to include in the
calculations. All projects will complete the Views Input Calculator
for each typical floor type to determine the floor area factor and
window area factor for all typical layouts of regularly occupied
spaces, and use the Views Scoring Calculator to determine the
final score based on the area-weighted average of the floor area
and window area factors.
SUBMITTAL Submit the following supporting documents:

• Views Input Calculator.
• Views Scoring Calculator.
• Typical Floor Plan showing floor area within 7 meters of the
perimeter.
• Building Elevations showing window area.
• Section through typical floor showing potential obstructions
that block the view.

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SCORE COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION
Requirement
Score
(X = Occupiable Area, Y = Window Area)
-1 X < 60% OR Y < 20%
0 60% ≤ X < 70%
1 70% ≤ X < 80%
2 80% ≤ X < 90%
3 X ≥ 90%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.8] Acoustic Quality

DESCRIPTION Meet minimum requirements for acoustic quality within the

building.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a plan to meet minimum requirements
for acoustic quality to protect occupants from outdoor noise and
control noise levels created in the building.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Acoustic Quality Calculator to

determine if the project meets the minimum requirements for
background noise and reverberation time.
All projects will develop a plan to meet minimum requirements
for acoustic quality.
Background Noise: The indoor noise level must meet the
recommended noise level for speech intelligibility as described
in BS 8233:1999 or equivalent for the typical occupied spaces
listed in the following table:
Design range L Aeq,T
Typical Occupied Space
dB
Good Reasonable
Private Office 40 50
Open-plan Office 45 50
Living rooms ≤ 40
Bedrooms ≤ 30
Classroom 30 40
Prayer halls 30 35
Guestrooms 30 35

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MEASUREMENT For each typical space type with similar programmatic functions,
all projects will select one worst case example, in terms of
external and internal sound sources for assessment. Among
multiple sound paths from HVAC-related systems, predominant
sound paths should be taken into account. Calculations for
traffic noise follow the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s
(FHWA) traffic noise prediction model, and calculations for
HVAC-related noise levels follow the ARI Standard 885.
COMMERCIAL Offices, Reception areas
Classrooms, Offices, Special Functional
EDUCATION
spaces (e.g. Auditoriums, Assembly Halls)
HOTELS Guestrooms
Exclude all circulation areas from the calculations.

During the design stage, estimate Reverberation Time (RT)
using standard absorption coefficients referenced in acoustic
handbooks, and using the mid-frequency at 500 Hz in relation
to speech intelligibility. The RT calculations are subjected to the
Sabine reverberation time equation.
Reverberation Time:
• RT of area-weighted sound pressure level in office space,
classrooms, and conference rooms should be 0.6s or below.
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MEASUREMENT RESIDENTIAL
Reverberation Time (RT) is omitted from the calculations.
EDUCATION
The project should select one worst case among classrooms
and one worst case among offices in terms of exposure to
external and internal noise sources for assessment. For the
special functional space, such as auditoriums and assembly
halls, the criterion only requires the submission of evidence that
shows that the space’s design considers the acoustic quality.
HOTELS
Reverberation Time (RT) is omitted from the calculations.
MOSQUES
Reverberation Time (RT) of area-weighted sound pressure level
in prayer halls should be 2.0s or below.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Acoustic Quality Calculator and the following

• Floor plan and HVAC plan drawings.
• Building material specifications.
• Noise source sound power levels (e.g., manufacturer’s
catalogs).

documents:
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Score Requirement
Project does not meet minimum requirements
-1
for acoustic quality.
Project meets minimum requirements for
3
acoustic quality.

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials

DESCRIPTION Meet minimum emissions targets for indoor materials and

finishes to ensure the comfort and health of occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will choose materials and finishes that minimize
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Low-Emitting Materials Calculator

to evaluate the measured VOC contents of specified indoor
materials. All projects will develop a plan to specify materials
with low VOC emission rates as found in the calculator.
Exclude materials used in spaces that are exposed to the
exterior.
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The measurement is calculated for all applicable spaces and
all typical spaces where fit-out is part of the design package. In
addition, for all undesigned spaces, future lease contracts will
mandate a certain minimum score for all tenants. The final score
for this criterion is based on the lower of the calculated versus
mandated scores.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Low-Emitting Materials Calculator and Material

Safety Data Sheets or other documentation listing the VOC
content for all indoor materials and finishes outlined in the Low-
Emitting Materials Calculator.

documents:
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Score VOC_emi_total (X)

-1 X > 100% OR any VOC_emi_i > 100%
0 85% < X ≤ 100%
1 70% < X ≤ 85%
2 60% < X ≤ 70%
3 X ≤ 60%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Minimize potentially hazardous airborne contaminants affecting

building occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will implement a strategy to control all airborne
contaminants through proper zoning.
MEASUREMENT All projects will identify all potential sources for contamination
and develop a strategy to control all airborne contaminants. The
strategy must meet the following requirements:
• Physically separate sources of contamination from adjacent
spaces.
• Spaces with potential contaminants must utilize dedicated
exhaust systems and negative pressure.
• Ventilation systems must include an effective system to
capture potentially harmful particles.
• Mechanical systems will utilize high-level filtration systems
• Indoor materials must resist microbial growth.
• Prohibit smoking inside the buildings and provide tobacco
smoke control. Where is necessary provide designated air
tight smoking areas.
If findings show that no potential sources of contamination exist,

the project must provide documentation to support such findings
to automatically earn a score of 3.
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The project will develop a strategy to control all airborne
contaminants to ensure that all Operational Areas are isolated
and contained from Office Areas, other interior auxiliary spaces,
and the building’s exterior.
SUBMITTAL Submit an Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Plan and
• Floor plans to demonstrate the locations of contaminant
sources in the project.
• Wall sections or other drawings to demonstrate how
adjacent spaces are sealed and isolated.
• Mechanical drawings showing ductwork paths and air
handling layouts.
• HVAC specifications and equipment schedules to
demonstrate the scope of filtration systems.
If no potential sources of contamination are found, the project

must provide documentation to support such findings to
automatically score a 3.

documents:
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| LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score Requirement
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Plan
-1
does not demonstrate compliance.
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Plan fully demonstrates compliance OR the
3
project does not contain any potential sources of
contamination.

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE] The Cultural and Economic Value category consists of factors
associated with cultural conservation and support of the local
economy.
IMPACTS Impacts resulting from lack of cultural conservation and

economic planning include:
• Loss of Cultural Identity.
• Economic Stagnancy or Decline.
• Land Use and Contamination.
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate impact include:

• Encouraging designs to align with cultural identity and
traditions.
• Designing for a seamless integration into the existing
cultural fabric.
• Planning for the use of local materials and workforce.

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CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
Light Industry
No Criteria
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Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
Heritage & Cultural
CE.1 -1 3 3.12% 3.12% 5.00% 4.12% 3.12% 3.12% 3.12% N/A
Identity
Support of National
CE.2 -1 3 3.88% 3.88% 3.00% 3.88% 3.88% 3.88% 3.88% 6.00%
Economy
Total Possible 7.00% 7.00% 8.00% 8.00% 7.00% 7.00% 7.00% 6.00%

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE.1] Heritage & Cultural Identity

DESCRIPTION Encourage design expression that will align with and strengthen
cultural identity and traditions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a concept brief outlining design
strategies. The Local Heritage Organisation and/or an
independent expert panel assigned by the Certification body will
assess the design and determine whether the project meets the
goals outlined in the mission statement.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a concept brief to demonstrate the

following through drawings and descriptions of the design
strategy:
• Enhancement, strengthening and reflection of cultural
identity and traditions.
• Harmonization with cultural values of the region.
The compliance range will be defined by an Expert Heritage

Panel assigned by the Certification body.
SUBMITTAL Submit a concept brief outlining design strategies that meet the
criteria along with supporting design drawings or renderings to
demonstrate design strategies.

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Score Requirement
-1 TBD by Certification Body
0 TBD by Certification Body

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE.2] Support of National Economy

DESCRIPTION Maximize the percentage of construction expenditures for goods

and services originating from the national economy.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will maximize the percentage of construction

expenditure benefitting the national economy.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Support of National Economy

Calculator to determine the amount of construction expenditures
benefitting the national economy, as a percentage of total
construction costs. Construction expenditures include, but are
not limited to, the following:
• Laborers/Contractors
• Building Materials
• Construction Materials
• Construction Tools/Equipment
• Temporary Facilities/Rental Spaces
SUBMITTAL For Provisional Certificate, submit the Support of National

Economy Calculator and the following supporting documents:
• Documentation outlining the intended contractual setup for
construction expenditures.
• Intended inventory of all materials.
• Documentation outlining the intended estimate of
construction expenditures with associated costs.
For Final Certificate, submit the Support of National Economy

• Report outlining the contractual setup for construction
expenditures.
• Inventory of all materials.
• Comprehensive list of construction expenditures with
associated costs.

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% of Construction Expenditure Benefitting

Score
National Economy (X)
-1 X < 10%
0 10% ≤ X < 30%
1 30% ≤ X < 40%
2 40% ≤ X < 50%
3 X ≥ 50%

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO] The Management and Operations category consists of factors
associated with building design management and operations.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from ineffective building

management and operations include:
• Climate Change
• Water Depletion
• Land Use and Contamination
• Water Pollution
• Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact include:

• Creating a commissioning plan to meet all the sustainable
goals of the project.
• Providing facilities for the collection, storage, and proper
removal of organic waste.
• Providing facilities for the collection, storage, and proper
removal of recyclables.
• Providing leak detection systems for water & HVAC.
• Providing energy and water use sub-metering systems.
• Providing an automated building control system to optimize
building performance.
• Managing hospitality resources to reduce waste and support
sustainable food sources.
• Promote and educate users about the sustainable initiatives
of the building.
• Providing a beneficial legacy to the community.

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CRITERIA INCLUDED
Score Weight
Single Residential
Group Residential
Light Industry
No Criteria
Core + Shell
Commercial
Min Max
Education
Mosques
Hotels
MO.1 Commissioning Plan 0 3 1.20% 1.20% N/A 0.71% 0.95% 1.24% 0.95% 1.45%
Organic Waste
MO.2 0 3 1.05% 1.05% N/A 2.35% 0.85% N/A 1.15% 1.05%
Management
MO.3 Recycling Management 0 3 1.21% 1.21% N/A 2.94% 0.90% N/A 1.15% 1.21%
Water and Refrigerant
MO.4 Leak Detection 0 3 1.07% 1.07% N/A N/A 1.05% 1.38% 1.20% 1.32%
Systems
Energy & Water Use
MO.5 0 3 2.17% 2.17% N/A N/A 2.95% 3.38% 2.10% 2.42%
Sub-metering
Automated Control
MO.6 0 3 1.30% 1.30% N/A N/A 1.30% N/A 1.45% 1.55%
Systems
Total Possible 8.00% 8.00% 0.00% 6.00% 8.00% 6.00% 8.00% 9.00%

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.1] Commissioning Plan

DESCRIPTION Encourage commissioning planning within the design process.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will engage an independent Commissioning

Authority to develop a Commissioning Plan for all phases of the
building process from pre-design to post-occupancy.
MEASUREMENT All projects will use a qualified, independent Commissioning

Authority to develop a comprehensive Commissioning Plan for
all phases of the building process to ensure the proper design,
construction, calibration, and performance of all critical building
systems. The Commissioning Authority will be responsible for
overseeing and coordinating the following issues during the
commissioning process:
• Development of a plan that outlines the owner’s
commissioning goals and objectives.
• Development of a plan by the design team that delineates
standards and descriptions for all commissioned systems.
• Inclusion of commissioning requirements within the
construction documents.
• Review and verification of performance results of
commissioned building systems, and completion of a
summary commissioning report.
The Commissioning Authority should have no responsibilities for

the given project other than commissioning. The following are
acceptable employees or subcontractors that may serve as the
Commissioning Authority:
• A third-party, independent representative contracted by the
owner.
• A subcontractor or employee of the architect, design
engineer, test and balance contractor, or other trade
contractor.

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MEASUREMENT The following building systems will require commissioning, if

present in the building:
• Life safety systems.
• HVAC systems.
• Lighting systems and controls.
• Electrical systems.
• Building envelope.
• Water-use systems.
• Renewable energy systems.
• Electronic card-reader security systems.
• Equipment associated with the industrial process.
• Large-scale broadcast and media systems.
• Competition venues and related equipment.
• Large-scale food service equipment.
SUBMITTAL Submit a Commissioning Plan for all building systems and the
• Owner’s project requirements and design intent.
• Documents that identify essential elements of the
commissioning plan that have been met.
• Documents that outline steps necessary for continued
building commissioning during the construction and
operations phases.

Score Requirement
Commissioning Plan does not demonstrate
0
compliance.
Commissioning Plan demonstrates partial
1
compliance*
Commissioning Plan demonstrates full
3
compliance.
* Including commissioning of main building systems during
construction stage.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.2] Organic Waste Management

DESCRIPTION Encourage planning for the collection and composting of organic

waste in order to minimize waste taken to landfills or incineration
facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement an Organic Waste
Management Plan for the collection, storage, and composting of
organic waste materials, on- or off-site.
MEASUREMENT All projects composting organic waste off-site will demonstrate

that a central storage area for compostable materials is located
close to a truck loading area. All projects composting organic
waste on- or off-site will ensure that the storage area or
composting facility must be properly isolated and ventilated to
reduce negative health impacts for building users and visitors.
Outline the collection procedures for organic waste in the project
to demonstrate that organic materials will be easily collected and
removed for composting at a facility or on-site. If composting is
done on-site, the Organic Waste Management Plan will address
how the composted materials will be used. If composting is done
off-site, the Organic Waste Management Plan will address how
the organic waste will be handled at the off-site facility.
SUBMITTAL Submit an Organic Waste Management Plan as well as

drawings demonstrating the collection, storage, and composting
of organic waste, on- or off-site.

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Score Requirement
Organic Waste Management Plan does not
0
Organic Waste Management Plan demonstrates
1
partial compliance*
Organic Waste Management Plan demonstrates
3
full compliance.
*Including proper segregation, storage and handling of organic

waste.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.3] Recycling Management

DESCRIPTION Encourage space planning to designate containment facilities

for the building’s recyclable waste streams in order to minimize
waste taken to landfills or incineration facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement a Recycling

Management Plan for the collection, storage, and removal of
recycling.
MEASUREMENT All projects will demonstrate that a central sorting and storage
area is located close to a truck loading area, and that sufficient
storage has been provided for the recyclable material produced.
The sorting and storage area must be properly isolated and
ventilated to reduce negative health impacts for users and
visitors on the site.
Outline the collection procedures for recyclable materials in the
project to demonstrate that recyclable materials will be easily
collected and sorted. The project will also demonstrate how
recyclable materials will be handled at an off-site facility.
SUBMITTAL Submit a Recycling Management Plan as well as drawings

demonstrating the collection, storage, and removal of recycling.

Score Requirement
Recycling Management Plan does not
0
Recycling Management Plan demonstrates
1
partial compliance*
Recycling Management Plan demonstrates full
3
compliance.
*Including proper segregation, storage and handling of

recyclable materials.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.4] Water & Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems

DESCRIPTION Minimize the impact of major water & refrigerant leakages by

installing leak detection systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement Leak Detection Plans to
install and maintain leak detection systems for all water supply
and HVAC systems.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install a leak detection system on all main
water supply lines leading to the site boundary and within the
building. In addition, a leak detection system must be installed
on specific wet areas of the building. Wet areas are defined as
any area within a building connected to a water supply system
including bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and sanitary
compartments. All projects will install a refrigerant, CFCs free,
detection on all HVAC systems which should be contained in a
moderately air tight enclosure to avoid the high-risks. The water
and refrigerant leak detection systems must meet the following
requirements:
• Be capable of detecting higher than normal flow rates at
water meters for longer than a pre-set period of time.
• Be capable of identifying various levels of leakage rates.
• Be programmable and adjustable.
• Be clearly audible.
• Minimize the possibility of false alarms.
• Provide refrigerant recovery system where necessary.
SUBMITTAL Submit Leak Detection Plans and the following supporting

documents:
• Specifications for all leak detection equipment.
• Drawings to demonstrate the location and scope of the leak
detection equipments.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MO

Score Requirement
Leak Detection Plans does not demonstrate
0
compliance.
Leak Detection Plans demonstrate partial
1
compliance*
Leak Detection Plans demonstrates full
3
compliance.
*Including plans for main water and HVAC systems.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MO
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.5] Energy & Water Use Sub-metering

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION Encourage the installation of energy and water sub-meters

that separately monitor systems for in-use energy and water
consumption.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop an Energy and Water Sub-metering
Plan to provide separate accessible energy and water sub-
meters for all energy and water consuming systems in the
building.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install energy and water sub-meters for all
energy and water consuming systems within the building.
Specifications and drawings must demonstrate that each sub-
meter meets the following requirements:
• Easily accessible by facility operators.
• Displays the end energy and water consumption.
Energy sub-meters must be provided separately for each of the

following systems, if used in the building:
• General Electric Consumption
• Lighting systems
• Fans
• Plug Loads
• Elevators & Escalators
• Steam/Boilers
• Chilled Water
• Large-scale broadcast and media systems
• Competition venues and related equipment
• Large-scale food service equipment
• Other major energy-consuming systems used at the facility

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MO
MEASUREMENT Water sub-meters must be provided separately for each of the

following systems, if used in the building:
• General Water Consumption
• Bathroom Fixtures
• Steam/Boilers
• Chilled Water
• Competition venues and related equipment
• Large-scale food service equipment
• Other major water-consuming systems used in the building,
such as irrigation or sprinkler systems
SUBMITTAL Submit an Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan and the

• Drawings to demonstrate the location of energy and water
monitoring units.
• Specifications and diagrams of the metering system.

| LIGHT INDUSTRY
Score Requirement
Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan does not
0
Sub-metering Plan is provided for either Energy
1
or Water
Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan
3
demonstrates compliance

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
MO
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.6] Automated Control System

DESCRIPTION Encourage the installation of an Automated Control System to

optimize system performance.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement an Automated Control
System Plan to maintain the project’s systems.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install an Automated Control System to

control and monitor major building systems including cooling,
ventilation, lighting, and irrigation. The Automated Control
System Plan must outline a preventive maintenance program to
ensure that components are tested, repaired, or replaced at the
intervals recommended by the manufacturer.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Automated Control System Plan as well as the

• Specifications of the Automated Control System to be
installed.
• Drawings that show the location of the system.
• Plan that outlines a preventive maintenance program to
ensure that components are tested, repaired, or replaced at
the intervals recommended by the manufacturer.

Score Requirement
Automated Control System Plan does not
0
Automated Control System Plan demonstrates
1
compliance for either Energy or Water systems
Automated Control System Plan demonstrates
3
compliance

GSAS BUILDING
TYPOLOGIES
2015
DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015
A globally recognised
symbol of sustainable
engineering
The GSAS system awards one of six levels of
certifications to projects, from one star to six stars,
depending on their environmental and social impact.
Assessment can be conducted to certify the project
in the design, construction and operations phases.
GSAS BUILDING TYPOLOGIES: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

V2.1
Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman V2.1
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

T: +974 4404 9010, F: +974 4404 9002
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)
Tech 1, Level 2, Suite 203
P.O. Box: 210162, Doha, Qatar
www.gord.qa

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GSAS BUILDING

GSAS BUILDING TYPOLOGIES: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

GSAS BUILDING TYPOLOGIES: DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015

Dr. Yousef Alhorr

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 1

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[S.8] Wind Comfort.............................................................................................................................. 63

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[IE.8] Acoustic Quality........................................................................................................................ 151

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 5

GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (GSAS)

THIS PROJECT WAS INITIATED, COMMISSIONED AND LED BY

Dr. Yousef M Alhorr,

PRINCIPAL PROJECT DEVELOPER AND DIRECTOR

Dr. Ali Malkawi

HE. Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad

TECHNICAL LEAD AND DEVELOPER

Dr. Godfried Augenbroe,

DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Esam Elsarrag,

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 7

• GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - QATAR

• TC CHAN CENTER – UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - USA

• AFFILIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - USA

• QATARI GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT SECTOR

• Barwa Real Estate Company (BARWA)

• Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LUSAIL)

• Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs (AWQAF)

• Ministry of Environment (MOE)

• Ministry of Interior – Internal Security Forces (ISF)

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning (MMUP)

• Private Engineering Office – Amiri Diwan (PEO)

• Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)

• Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company (QD)

• Qatar General Electricity and Water (KAHRAMA)

• Qatar Museums Authority (QMA)

• Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)

• Qatar Petroleum (QP)

• Qatar Science and Technology Park – Qatar Foundation (QSTP)

• Qatar University (QU)

• Qatari Private Sector

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 8

REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

State of Kuwait – Green Building Committee – National Codes Committee

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 9

INTERNATIONAL EXPERT REVIEWERS AND CONSULTANTS

• Dick Van Dijk, PhD [Netherlands]

• Frank Matero, PhD [US]

• Greg Foliente, PhD [Australia]

• John Hogan, PE, AIA [US]

• Laurie Olin, RLA, ALSA [US]

• Mark Standen [UK]

• Matthew Bacon, PhD, RIBA, FRSA [UK]

• Matt Dolf [Canada]

• Matthew Janssen [Australia]

• Muscoe Martin, AIA [US]

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 10

• Nils Larsson [Canada]

• Raymond Cole, PhD [Canada]

• Skip Graffam, PhD, RLA, ASLA [US]

• Sue Riddlestone [UK]

GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1 Page 11

• GSAS Construction: Guidelines and Assessment 2015