2. Sustainable Design Standards FULL STANDARDS

Sustainable Design Standards
Asia-Pacific
For New Construction, Major Renovation

and Interior Renovation of Hotels
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 5
PURPOSE 5
MARRIOTT SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STANDARDS 5
SERVE 360 & SUSTAIN 5
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE 6
KEY TERMINOLOGY 6
ACTION SUMMARY MATRIX 9
APPENDIX 9
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 11
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 11
PROCESS OF ADMINISTRATION 11
SITE 12
SOLUTION 1. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (SITE SELECTION) 11
ACTION 1.1 TRANSIT NETWORK 14
ACTION 1.2 PEDESTRIAN NETWORK 16
ACTION 1.3 BICYCLE NETWORK 19
SOLUTION 2. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (INFRASTRUCTURE) 22
ACTION 2.1 PARKING CAPACITY 22
ACTION 2.2 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES 23
ACTION 2.3 BICYCLE FACILITIES 25
SOLUTION 3. HEAT ISLAND EFFECT REDUCTION 28
ACTION 3.1 ROOF 28
ACTION 3.2 HARDSCAPE 29
SOLUTION 4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 32
ACTION 4.1 STORMWATER RETENTION 32
SOLUTION 5. HABITAT PROTECTION AND RESTORATION 36
ACTION 5.1 RESPONSIBLE SITE DEVELOPMENT 36
SOLUTION 6. LIGHT POLLUTION MITIGATION 39
ACTION 6.1 UPLIGHT 39
ACTION 6.2 LIGHT TRESPASS 42
SOLUTION 7. OPEN SPACE 44
ACTION 7.1 OPEN SPACE 44
ENERGY 47
SOLUTION 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY 38
ACTION 1.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CARBON OFFSETS 48
SOLUTION 2. ENERGY & CLIMATE PERFORMANCE 50
ACTION 2.1 ENERGY PERFORMANCE 51
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ACTION 2.2 CLIMATE PERFORMANCE 54
SOLUTION 3. ENERGY SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 58
ACTION 3.1 LIGHTING EFFICIENCY 58
ACTION 3.2 SOLAR OUTDOOR LIGHTING 59
ACTION 3.3 ENERGY-EFFICIENT HVAC SYSTEM 60
ACTION 3.4 ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES 63
SOLUTION 4. REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT 66
ACTION 4.1 REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT 66
SOLUTION 5. COMMISSIONING & MONITORING 69
ACTION 5.1 COMMISSIONING AND AFTERCARE 69
ACTION 5.2 ADVANCED ENERGY METERING 72
WATER 75
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR WATER USE 57
ACTION 1.1 WATER-EFFICIENT PLUMBING FIXTURES 76
ACTION 1.2 WATER-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES 79
SOLUTION 2. OUTDOOR WATER USE 83
ACTION 2.1 REDUCE OUTDOOR WATER USE FOR LANDSCAPING 83
SOLUTION 3. WATER METERING 87
ACTION 3.1 WATER METERING 87
SOLUTION 4. DRINKING WATER 91
ACTION 4.1 DRINKING WATER STATIONS 91
MATERIALS 95
SOLUTION 1. STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES 70
ACTION 1.1 ON-GOING WASTE 96
SOLUTION 2. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT 100
ACTION 2.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION 100
ACTION 2.2 MODULAR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 103
SOLUTION 3. RESPONSIBLE SOURCING 106
ACTION 3.1 REGIONAL MATERIALS 106
ACTION 3.2 RAW MATERIALS 109
SOLUTION 4. LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS 114
ACTION 4.1 LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS 114
SOLUTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS 117
ACTION 5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD) 117
SOLUTION 6. MATERIAL INGREDIENTS 120
ACTION 6.1 CHEMICAL INVENTORY 120
WELLNESS 123
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR AIR QUALITY 93
ACTION 1.1 VENTILATION DESIGN 124
ACTION 1.2 AIR FILTRATION 127
ACTION 1.3 IAQ SENSORS 131
ACTION 1.4 COMBUSTION-FREE ENVIRONMENT 133
SOLUTION 2. CIRCADIAN LIGHTING 136
ACTION 2.1 CIRCADIAN LIGHTING 136
SOLUTION 3. ACTIVE DESIGN 139
ACTION 3.1 STAIRCASE DESIGN 139
ACTION 3.2 ERGONOMIC WORKSTATIONS 140
SOLUTION 4. MINDFUL SPACES 143
ACTION 4.1 BIOPHILIC DESIGN 143
ACTION 4.2 RESTORATIVE ZONES 148
SOLUTION 5. INCLUSIVE DESIGN 150
ACTION 5.1 ACCESSIBILITY, UNIVERSALITY, AND DIVERSITY 150
SOLUTION 6. FARM-TO-TABLE 154
ACTION 6.1 ON-SITE FARMING 154
ACTION 6.2 ON-SITE MICROBREWERY 157
APPENDIX 159
SITE 159
ENERGY 162
ACTION 5.1 COMMISSIONING AND MONITORING 162
WATER 165
MATERIALS 169
Introduction
Purpose
Marriott Sustainable Design Standards
Serve360 is our commitment to creating positive and sustainable impact wherever we do business, guided by
our 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Marriott International’s 2025 Serve 360 sustainability goals include a mandate for all new and pipeline hotels
to be LEED certified and/or certified to a recognized sustainability standard. The Marriott Sustainable Design
Standards (Asia Pacific) are intended to supplement Marriott’s brand-specific Design Guide and other
relevant guidance related to each hotel project.
While the Marriott Design Guides outline the minimum design and technical requirements relative to each
brand, this supplemental guide is intended to serve as a brand-agnostic, additional guidance relative to the
design of a “sustainable” physical asset, and to encourage the participation in various green building
certification programs. Hence, the requirements and specifications contained in this document is a blend of
various green building certification requirements––many of which have similar and/or overlapping
requirements––in addition to many Marriott internal and industry-wide sustainability best practices relative to
hotel design. Namely, LEED, WELL and BREEAM, the three prime certifications recognized internationally,
were considered in this document.
Serve 360 & Sustain

This sustainability standard for buildings also aligns with our Marriott Serve 360 commitment. Marriott’s
environmental responsibilities related to specific locations, high end hospitality, cross-brand education, and
everyday practices link strongly to many of the targets within this building standard. The proactive targets
within this standard will help to prioritize conservation and sustainability efforts. Many targets will also reduce
consumption of natural resources and better manage energy, water, and waste, without compromising
impeccable hospitality and service. Overall, this standard is another step forward in Marriott’s pledge to value
the earth’s resources and demonstrate environmental sensitivity on a greater scale. Mission and goals of Serve
360 and Project Sustain, as well as desirable actions in Critical 50 Sustainable Design Solutions were
considered in the development of this sustainability standard.
How to use this guide

This guide is used to implement the sustainability building standard within all buildings under the design
and management of Marriott International. This standard is used as the technical guide for all stakeholders
involved in building design, construction, or renovation. Requirements should be understood and
systematically implemented, respective to their brand values and location. Each requirement should be met
and should be completed by the appropriate stakeholders indicated. This standard can also act as a
preparatory tool for meeting building rating system requirements and earning certifications.
Key Terminology
Solutions
The solutions, or requirements, of this standard are grouped into five themes and have been based on a
variety of the most current actions from relevant building rating systems, namely LEED, WELL and BREEAM,
in addition to Marriott internal and industry-wide sustainability best practices relative to hotel design. The
solutions have been chosen, adapted and reorganized specifically for Marriott hotels and resorts.
Each solution may consist of more than one action, each of which are detailed requirements that touch upon
themes that are distinct yet related to the same solution they are grouped under.
Actions
Solutions consist of actions, which contain detailed and varying levels of difficulty based on brand
classification.
Achievement Levels
Each action contains requirements presented in a sliding scale of achievement levels:
• Level 1: Minimum – Refers to minimum, basic requirements a hotel should adhere to.
• Level 2: Recommended – Refers to recommended requirements a hotel should adhere to.
• Level 3: Best Practice – Refers to most exemplary level of achievement for a hotel.
Typology
Each action may contain unique requirements based on the typology and location of the property:
• Urban: Refers to hotels typically located in city/urban areas
• Resort: Refers to resorts typically located in non-urban/remote areas
Requirements for Urban and Resort are indicated respectively in each action to reflect unique geographical
and typological characteristics.
Brand Classification
Each brand has different set of requirements to follow, depending on the following brand classification:
• Select
• Premium
• Luxury
For example, a Luxury brand hotel are held up to higher standards and may have to achieve a higher level
than Select or Premium brand hotel.
Certifications Alignment
Each action is mapped with comparable credits of green building rating systems considered:
• LEED v4.1 BD+C: Hospitality
• WELL v2 Certification
• BREEAM International New Construction 2016
Categories
The following seven categories were chosen to create a robust standard that addresses everything from
environmental impacts of building design to health and wellness. These themes were combined with the
intention of providing a sustainability standard for the design, construction, and major renovation. Each of
these categories has a respective chapter and each chapter contains an assortment of solutions. The solutions
contain unique aims and detailed actions.
• Site
Site is important for a variety of reasons. Factors such as building location, parking development,
outdoor space management, and protection and restoration of habitat are important for controlling
negative environmental impacts of buildings.
• Energy
Energy consumption is a key contributor to the environmental impacts and financial costs of hotel
operations. Reducing managing refrigerants, reducing lighting demands, and monitoring energy use
are some of the main actions which this theme includes. Overall, this theme aims to reduce energy
consumption, while also striving to improve energy metering and increase reliance on renewable
sources.
• Water
The water category targets water consumption, drinking water access and quality, and water
metering. Water efficiency measures aim to reduce water consumption and explore alternatives to
fresh water sources. Water quality assessment and metering serve as tools to monitor and improve
water-related practices.
• Materials
The materials category refers to management of recyclables, solid waste, and waste policies.
Furthermore, this theme addresses the environmental impacts of extracting virgin materials as well
as the health impacts of interior building materials.
• Wellness
Wellness relates to a buildings access to a clean interior environment, promotion of casual fitness
through design features, relaxation spaces, inclusive design, and locally food production. The actions
within this category focus on the general health and mindfulness of all staff and guests.
Intent
Each category includes the intent that describes the intended environmental or health and wellness goals.
Financial benefits
Relevant financial information, such as savings, capital costs, ongoing costs, and long-term payback periods
are also included for each action. This financial information is aimed to help stakeholders see and understand
the broad economic benefits of the actions within this standard. The information aims to highlight both
tangible and intangible economic benefits, as well as internal and external benefits. Economic benefits of
actions may also manifest in immediate, short-term, and long-term time spans, and can also indirectly
impact the environmental and social influence of this standard. It is also important to keep in mind that this
information is based on a mix of average findings, estimates, and individual case study findings and can
therefore may not precisely represent all building projects. For example, climatic zones and regional utility
costs of water or energy can vary, thus influencing financial aspects of projects.
Carbon Impact
Each Action is linked to its actual or potential impact to reduce or mitigate carbon emissions, under the
context of industry’s goal to meet Science-Based Targets for mitigating anthropogenic impacts on carbon
emissions. The impact is described quantitatively or qualitatively and is based on available scientific and/or
industry research.
Cost Impact
Each Action is identified as either cost-recoverable or cost-neutral.
• Cost-recoverable Actions could involve high capital cost but can be recoverable over time through
resource savings, e.g. utility bill savings from energy-efficient HVAC design.
• Cost-neutral Actions either poses no or minimal cost implication, or difficult to recover cost through
resource savings because the Action needs to be accomplished nevertheless to comply with
regulations, public health and/or design requirement, e.g. the use of low-emitting materials is
beneficial to indoor human health and its cost implications cannot be quantified.
Action Summary Matrix

The Action Summary Matrix is a table that summarizes all the actions outlined in this sustainability standard.
It contains a summarized description of the requirements, credit alignment with the rating system credits,
minimum achievement level required per brand classification, impacted roles in the project team, and
impacted sections of Marriott’s Design Guide (LOBO).
Overall, the Action Summary Matrix should act as the first reference point for stakeholders that are using this
standard.
Appendix
The Appendix included with this standard contains important technical background for project team’s better
understanding. Technical units of measurement and abbreviations are also located in the Appendix, along
with important abbreviations and technical terms used throughout the standard. Some more complex action
descriptions may directly reference technical information within the Appendix, while other less complex
actions may not explicitly contain references.
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Project Administration
Roles & Responsibilities

Many actions are designated to building project owners, design architects, landscape architects, MEP
consultants, contractors, interior designers, or building operators. The Sustainability Consultant is also a key
project team member, which should be involved in most of the actions in this standard and in all types of
building projects. Refer to Marriott’s brand-specific Design Guide (LOBO) and Action Summary Matrix for
impacted roles.
Process of administration
To lead a successful sustainable hotel development, the project development manager is recommended to
follow the steps below:
Site Selection
• Prioritize adaptive reuse and selection of sites situated in locations offering multi-modal
transportation.
• Educate owners to adopt this sustainability standard and have early-stage discussions on
opportunities.
Site Acquisition
• Conduct a comprehensive environmental site assessment.
Tender Stage
• Include this sustainability standard in tenders for all contractors, vendors, designers, engineers,
commissioning agents, and other consultants involved in the design, construction and FF&E
procurement.
Design Development
• Upon design kick-off, engage a Sustainability Consultant to lead sustainable design development and
advise stakeholders to implement this sustainability standard. The Sustainability Consultant should
host a sustainable design charrette with all parties involved in the design and construction of the
hotel.
• Conduct early-stage energy and water systems and evaluate design opportunities for renewables and
alternative water use.
• Implement of the standard and oversee compliance in all schematic drawings.
Construction Stage
• Oversee compliance in all as-built drawings.
• Oversee the implementation of the standard in areas impacting construction, e.g. construction and
demolition waste management and selection of construction materials.
• Conduct commissioning and any environmental quality tests as required by the standard.
Site
Site is important for a variety of reasons. Factors such as
building location, parking development, outdoor space
management, and protection and restoration of habitat are
important for controlling negative environmental impacts of
cbuildings.
Table of Contents
SOLUTION 1. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (SITE SELECTION) 14
ACTION 1.1 TRANSIT NETWORK 14
ACTION 1.3 BICYCLE NETWORK 19
SOLUTION 2. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (INFRASTRUCTURE) 22
ACTION 2.2 INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES 23
ACTION 2.3 BICYCLE FACILITIES 25
SOLUTION 3. HEAT ISLAND EFFECT REDUCTION 28
ACTION 3.1 ROOF 28
ACTION 3.2 HARDSCAPE 29
SOLUTION 4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 32
ACTION 4.1 STORMWATER RETENTION 32
SOLUTION 5. HABITAT PROTECTION AND RESTORATION 36
ACTION 5.1 RESPONSIBLE SITE DEVELOPMENT 36
SOLUTION 6. LIGHT POLLUTION MITIGATION 39
ACTION 6.1 UPLIGHT 39
ACTION 6.2 LIGHT TRESPASS 42
SOLUTION 7. OPEN SPACE 44
ACTION 7.1 OPEN SPACE 44
SOLUTION 1. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (SITE SELECTION)
Intent
To conserve land by prioritizing development in locations with existing transit, pedestrian and bicycle
networks, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and other environmental and public
health harms associated with motor vehicle use.
Financial benefits
• Achieve reductions in associated air conditioning costs.
• Decreased potential of energy supply disruptions and potential for financial losses due to price
volatility.
• Reduces size of parking facilities and the need to construct new infrastructure.
Action 1.1 Transit Network
Requirements
Overview
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Urban Locate on a site within Locate on a site within Locate on a site within
800m of bus, metro, 800m of bus, metro, 800m of bus, metro,
commuter rail stops commuter rail stops commuter rail stops
providing at least 72 providing at least 360 providing at least 720
weekday trips and 40 weekday trips and 216 weekday trips and 432
weekend trips weekend trips weekend trips
Resort Identify the bus, metro, See Urban Level 1 See Urban Level 2
commuter rail stops within
800 m of the site
Impacts
Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Replacing private vehicles with public Cost neutral
transportation saves 30% of carbon emissions.1
Convenient access to public transportation reduces
hotel’s carbon emissions by facilitating compact
land use and reducing use of gasoline vehicles.
1 Authority, K. C. A. T. (n.d.). Environmental benefits of public transit. KCATA. Retrieved December 16, 2021, from
https://www.kcata.org/about_kcata/entries/environmental_benefits_of_public_transit
Detailed

Urban Locate on a site within Locate on a site within Locate on a site within
800m of bus, metro, 800m of bus, metro, 800m of bus, metro,
commuter rail stops commuter rail stops commuter rail stops
providing at least 72 providing at least 360 providing at least 720
weekday trips and 40 weekday trips and 216 weekday trips and 432
weekend trips. weekend trips. weekend trips.
Resort Identify the bus, metro, See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2.
commuter rail stops within
800 m of the site.
There is no performance
requirement for this action
for Resort projects. However,
communicate the
information gathered to
employees and visitors and
in an effort to promote the
use of public transportation.
Transit stops and stations:

• The transit services at applicable stops and stations are to be aggregated. Only trips in one direction
are counted towards the threshold. Planned stops and stations may count only if they are expected to
be completed within 1 year from the project completion.
• Distances between the project site and the stops and stations are to be measured as the crow flies.
Relevant definitions
Public transportation
The following modes are considered public transportation:

• Bus
• Metro
• Commuter rail
• Street car
• Rideshare stops
• Bus rapid transit stops
• Commuter ferry terminals
Private shuttle buses run by the hotel are not eligible.
LEED/BREAM/WELL alignment
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Access to Quality Transit
BREEAM
• Transport Credit Tra01: Public Transport Accessibility
WELL
• Movement Feature V05: Site Planning and Selection
Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment
• Not applicable
Action 1.2 Pedestrian Network
Requirements
Overview

Urban Locate on a site with a Locate on a site with a Level 2 + Whenever feasible,
combined density of 5,050 combined density of 8,035 to enhance pedestrian travel
sqm per hectare of buildable sqm per hectare of buildable to the hotel, provide
land (combined density is land (combined density is pedestrian network (e.g.
calculated within 400 m calculated within 400 m walkways, footbridge) that
from the project) from the project) connects to other uses.
AND AND
Locate on a site 800 m from Locate on a site 800 m from
at least 4 diverse uses at least 8 diverse uses
Resort Calculate the existing See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2.
density within 400 m of the
project
AND
Identify the diverse uses
within 800 m from the site
Impacts

Locating hotel in high-density zones reduces hotel’s Cost neutral
carbon emissions by facilitating compact land use
and promoting public transportation. Replacing
private vehicles with public transportation saves
30% of carbon emissions.1
Detailed

Urban Site density: Site density: Level 2 + Whenever feasible,
Locate on a site with a Locate on a site with a to enhance pedestrian travel
combined density of 5,050 combined density of 8,035 to the hotel, provide
sqm per hectare of buildable sqm per hectare of buildable pedestrian network (e.g.
land (combined density is land (combined density is walkways, footbridge) that
calculated within 400 m calculated within 400 m connects to other uses that
from the project). from the project). may be outside of project
boundary but nearby the
AND The combined density of the project.
Diverse uses: project must be >= 8,035
Locate on a site 800 m from sqm per hectare.
at least 4 diverse uses.
AND
See list of eligible “diverse Diverse uses:
uses” in the Table 1 in Locate on a site 800 m from
appendix. at least 8 diverse uses.
See list of eligible “diverse

uses” in the Table 1 in
appendix.
Resort Calculate the existing See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2.
density within 400 m of the
project.
Perform the calculations

detailed in Urban Level 1.
There is no performance
requirement associated with
this action for Resort
projects.
AND
Identify the diverse uses
within 800 m from the site.
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How to calculate combined density:
Perform calculations as follows:
1. Identify the buildable land within 400 m from the project. Calculate the corresponding area in hectare
(A).
2. Calculate the gross floor area of the existing buildings within 400 m from the project (B).
3. Divide B by A to determine the combined density of the project.
The combined density of the project must be >= 5,050 sqm per hectare.
Diverse uses:
• See list of eligible “diverse uses” in the Table 1 in appendix. Diverse uses cannot be counted twice.
Diverse uses inside the project building are not eligible unless accessible to guests and non-guests.
• Distances between the project site and the diverse uses are to be measured as the crow flies.
Buildable land
The portion of the site where construction can occur. Buildable land excludes public right-of-way and land
excluded from construction by local law.
Diverse uses
See list of eligible “diverse uses” in Table 1 in appendix.
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
BREEAM
• Transport Credit Tra01: Public Transport Accessibility
• Transport Credit Tra02: Sustainable Transport Measures
WELL
• Movement Feature V05: Site Planning and Selection
• Not applicable
Action 1.3 Bicycle Network
Requirements
Overview

Urban Identify existing bicycle Level 1 + Advocate to Locate site within 180 m of a
networks within the vicinity transportation department bicycle network connecting
of the site. of municipality to develop a to 10 diverse uses or a bus,
bicycle network within the rail, or ferry terminal
vicinity of the site. (destinations must be within
4,800 m of the site)
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. Level 2 + Where space
permits, develop bicycle
pathways within and/or the
project boundary.
Impacts

Bicycles are a zero-carbon emission, human- Cost neutral
powered vehicle. Replacing private vehicles with
human-powered vehicles saves 30% of carbon
emissions.1
Detailed

Urban Identify existing bicycle Level 1 + Advocate to Design or locate the project
networks within the vicinity transportation department such that a functional entry
of the site. of municipality to develop a or bicycle storage is within a
bicycle network within the 180-meter walking distance
vicinity of the site. or bicycling distance from a
bicycle network that
connects to at least one of
the following:
• at least 10 diverse uses
(see Appendix, Table 1);
• a school or employment
centre, if the project
total floor area is 50% or
more residential; or
• a bus rapid transit stop,
passenger rail station, or
ferry terminal.
All destinations must be
within 4800-meter bicycling
distance of the project
boundary.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. Level 2 + Where space
permits, develop bicycle
pathways within and/or
beyond the project
boundary. This could be
integrated with existing
pedestrian pathways and
vehicular pathways.
Bicycle network
Roads whose target speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Bicycle facilities
BREEAM
• Transport Credit Tra03: Alternative modes of transport
WELL
• Movement Feature V04.1: Provide Cycling Infrastructure
• Not applicable
SOLUTION 2. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT (INFRASTRUCTURE)
Intent
To promote uptake of fossil fuel-free transport options for guests and associates.
Financial benefits
• Give guest preferences and attract new generation of guests and employees that prefer not to use
fossil-fueled vehicles.
• Receive government subsidies or incentives from electric vehicle charging station provision.
• Reductions in CO2 levels create health co-benefits. Reduced dependence on fossil fuels also brings
financial benefits by decreasing danger of energy supply disruptions and potential for financial losses
due to price volatility.
• Minimize traffic congestion and ambient air quality at project’s surroundings, reducing any burden
that may prevent guests from choosing the hotel to stay.
• Reduce hotel’s Scope 3 carbon emissions, which is often requested in annual ESG or SBT reporting
requirements.
Action 2.1 Parking Capacity
Requirements
Overview

Urban Do not provide at grade, Level 1 + Provide parking Level 2 + Reduced parking
exterior impervious surface capacity that is 30% below capacity requirements is
parking. Parking must be the specified Parking Base changed to 60%.
either elevated or Ratios or provide carshare
underground. parking to demonstrate
compliance.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. See Urban Level 3.
Impacts

Replacing private vehicles with public Cost neutral
transportation saves 30% of carbon emissions. 1
Promoting uptake of public transportation through

design reduces hotel’s carbon emissions by
facilitating compact land use and reducing use of
gasoline vehicles.
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Detailed

Urban Do not provide at grade, Level 1 + Provide parking Level 2 + Provide parking
exterior impervious surface capacity that is 30% below capacity that is 60% below
parking. Parking must be the specified Parking Base the specified Parking Base
either elevated or Ratios (see Appendix Table 2 Ratios for Parking Spaces or
underground. PV panels, for Parking Base Ratios) demonstrate compliance
overhangs, or other non- Alternatively, projects may following the ITE (Institute of
occupiable structures demonstrate baseline and Transportation Engineers)
covering a single-level reduced parking capacity recommendations.
parking lot do not qualify. using calculations for the
most appropriate land use
found in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers
(ITE) Parking Generation
Manual, 5th Edition or by
providing 1 carshare parking
space for every 100
occupants
Carshare
Carshare is a transit service that involves sharing a single vehicle with multiple people, excluding large-scale
vehicles such as buses and trains
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Reduced parking footprint
BREEAM
• Transport Credit Tra04: Maximum car parking capacity
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 1 Site and Building Exterior: 1.9. Parking Areas
Action 2.2 Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
Requirements
Overview

Urban Designate ≥5% of all parking Level 1 + Provide EV Level 2 + Make 10% of all
spaces as preferred parking charging stations for ≥2% parking spaces EV Ready.
for green vehicles. parking capacity.
Impacts

Replacing private vehicles with alternative, non- Cost neutral
combustion based vehicles saves 30% of carbon
emissions.1 Promoting uptake of alternative
transportation modes through design reduces
hotel’s carbon emissions by reducing use of gasoline
vehicles.
Detailed

Urban Designate ≥5% of all parking Level 1 + Provide EV Level 2 + Make 10% of all
spaces as preferred parking charging stations for ≥2% parking spaces EV Ready.
for green vehicles. parking capacity. To be EV Ready, include a
dedicated electrical circuit
Clearly identify and enforce Clearly identify and reserve with sufficient capacity for
for sole use by green these spaces for the sole use each required space. Each
vehicles through signage. by plug-in electric vehicles circuit shall have conduit
through signage. and wire sufficient to
Distribute preferred parking provide Level 2 charging
spaces proportionally capacity (208 – 240 volts) or
among various parking greater, and shall end at an
sections (e.g. between short- electrical box or enclosure
term and long-term spaces). located near each required
space.
Preferred parking
The parking spots closest to the main entrance of a building (exclusive of spaces designated for handicapped
persons). For employee parking, it refers to the spots that are closest to the entrance used by employees.
LEED
• Location & Transportation Credit: Electric Vehicles
BREEAM
• Transportation Credit Tra03: Alternative modes of transport
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 1 Site & Building Exterior

• Section 15C Electrical Systems
Action 2.3 Bicycle Facilities
Requirements
Overview

Urban Bicycle parking: Bicycle parking: Level 2 + Bicycle sharing:
Provide short-term bicycle See Level 1. Provide bicycles for guest
storage for ≥ 2.5% peak use.
visitors and long-term AND
bicycle storage for ≥ 5% of all Bicycle sharing:
regular building occupants. Provide bicycles for
employees and associates.
AND
Bicycle sharing:
Assess the feasibility of
providing bicycles for guests,
employees and associates.
Impacts

Bicycles are a zero-carbon emission, human- Cost neutral
powered vehicle. Replacing private vehicles with
human-powered vehicles saves 30% of carbon
emissions.1
Detailed

Urban Bicycle parking: Bicycle parking: Level 1 + Bicycle sharing:
Provide a covered, well-lit See Level 1. Provide bicycles for guests.
short-term bicycle storage Bicycles must be accessible
(bicycle racks included) for ≥ AND and stored in a covered,
2.5% peak visitors and long- Bicycle sharing: well-lit space in close
term bicycle storage for ≥ 5% Provide bicycles for proximity to a guest
of all regular building employees and associates. entrance for guest bicycle
occupants. Bicycles must be accessible parking.
and stored in a covered,
Short-term bicycle storage well-lit space in close AND
must be within 60 meters proximity to associate Changing rooms & shower
walking distance of any parking facilities for bicycle facilities:
main entrance. parking. Provide at least 1 on-site
Long-term bicycle storage shower with changing
must be within 90 meters facility for the first 100
walking distance of any regular building occupants
functional entry. (employees and associates)
and 1 additional shower for
AND every 100 regular building
Bicycle sharing: occupants thereafter. Also,
Assess the feasibility of at least five lockers are
providing bicycles for guests, available for every shower.
employees and associates. Lockers are co-located with
Consult with the local shower facilities.
authority on the state of the
local cycling network and
how the development could
contribute to improving it
through a bicycle sharing
program.
Bicycle sharing system
A system where a number of bicycles are made available for shared use among people who do not own a
bicycle.
Peak visitors
Total number of visitors (guests) measured at a moment in a typical 24-hour period when the highest
number of visitors are present.
Regular building occupants
Employees or hotel associates who either have a permanent office or workstation or typically spend a
minimum of 10 hours per week in the project building.
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Bicycle facilities
BREEAM
• Transport Credit Tra03: Alternative modes of transport
WELL
• V04.1 Provide Cycling Infrastructure
• Section 4a. Recreation and amenities
SOLUTION 3. HEAT ISLAND EFFECT REDUCTION
Intent
To minimize inequitable effects on microclimates and human, especially frontline communities, and wildlife
habitats by reducing heat islands.
Financial benefits
• Lower daytime temperatures which improve comfort for guests.
• Reducing heat island effect of buildings can result in direct operational cost savings related to air
conditioning and heating. Financial savings related to ventilation, air conditioning, and heating via
design improvements have been estimated up to 18%, 14%, and 15% respectively2.
Action 3.1 Roof
Requirements
Overview

Urban Use 50% roof materials with Use 75% roof materials with Use 90% roof materials with
an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for
steep-sloped roof) steep-sloped roof). A steep-sloped roof). A
vegetated roof can be used vegetated roof can be used
in place of reflective roof in place of reflective roof
(cool roof) materials. (cool roof) materials.
Resort See Urban Level 1 See Urban Level 2 See Urban Level 3
Impacts

Cool roofs help buildings reduce heat island effect, Cost neutral
reducing the energy demand for cooling, especially
in warmer climates and urban settings. Cool roofs
can reduce carbon emission associated with cooling
energy use by 11–12 kg CO2/m2 of surface area per
year.3
2
European Commission (2015). Savings and benefits of global regulations for energy efficient products: A ‘cost of non-world’ study. Accessed Oct. 21, 2017 via
https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/Cost%20of%20Non-World%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf
3 Xu, T., Sathaye, J., Akbari, H., Garg, V., & Tetali, S. (2012). Quantifying the direct benefits of cool roofs in an urban setting: Reduced cooling energy use and lowered
greenhouse gas emissions. Building and Environment, 48, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.08.011
Detailed

Urban Use 50% roof materials with Use 75% roof materials with Use 90% roof materials with
an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for an aged SRI ≥ 64 (32 for
steep-sloped roof). If aged steep-sloped roof). If aged steep-sloped roof). If aged
SRI is not available, the SRI is not available, the SRI is not available, the
roofing material shall have roofing material shall have roofing material shall have
an initial SRI ≥ 82 (39 for an initial SRI ≥ 82 (39 for an initial SRI ≥ 82 (39 for
steep-sloped roof – slope steep-sloped roof – steep-sloped roof –
>2:12) slope>2:12). A vegetated roof slope>2:12). A vegetated
can be used in place of roof can be used in place of
reflective roof materials (cool reflective roof materials (cool
roof) – using native or roof) – using native or
adapted plant species). adapted plant species).
Initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
SRI is measure of the constructed surface's ability to reflect solar heat, as shown by a small temperature rise.
Aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
Is the solar reflectance of the surface after three years, which typically is lower than the initial reflectance
value or initial SRI.
LEED
• Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island reduction
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Not applicable
• Not applicable
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Action 3.2 Hardscape
Requirements
Overview

Urban Use 50% hardscape Use 75% hardscape Use 90% hardscape
materials with an initial materials with an initial materials with an initial
SR≥0.33 SR≥0.33 SR≥0.33
Resort See Urban Level 1 See Resort Level 1 See Resort Level 1
Impacts

Asphalt hardscapes are vulnerable to high heat Cost neutral
absorption. Landscapes with higher solar
reflectance can reduce carbon emission associated
with cooling energy use by 11–12 kg CO2/m2 of
surface area per year.3
Detailed

Urban Use 50% hardscape (paving) Use 75% hardscape (paving) Use 90% hardscape (paving)
materials with an initial materials with an initial materials with an initial
SR≥0.33 as measured in SR≥0.33 as measured in SR≥0.33 as measured in
accordance with ANSI/CRRC accordance with ANSI/CRRC accordance with ANSI/CRRC
S100. S100. S100.
Resort See Urban Level 1 See Resort Level 1 See Resort Level 1
Solar Reflectance (SR)
SR represents the fraction of the incident solar energy which is reflected by the surface considered.
LEED
• Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island reduction
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Not applicable
• Not applicable
SOLUTION 4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Intent
To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water balance of
the site, based on historical conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region to avoid contributing to
flooding downstream in frontline communities, natural bodies of water and beaches downstream.
Financial benefits
• Reduce operating costs by minimizing the use of municipally sourced water for applications that do
not require potability (e.g. irrigation, flushing toilets).
• Re-use of water can reduce operational costs associated with irrigation, green space maintenance,
and indoor water use. Savings of up to 39% have been linked to water conservation measures.21
• Reduce maintenance costs by preventing mold growth in interiors and exteriors of the building
caused by flooding due to improper site design.
• Prevent external risks and complaints from neighborhood due to downstream flood from the hotel
site.
Action 4.1 Stormwater Retention
Requirements
Overview

Urban Assess the feasibility of Retain 80th percentile of Retain 85th percentile of
retaining 80th percentile of regional or local rainfall regional or local rainfall
regional or local rainfall event on-site (or 70 th
event on-site (or 75th
event on-site (or 70th percentile for zero lot line percentile for zero lot line
percentile for zero lot line projects), using LID projects), using LID
projects), using LID strategies or green strategies or green
strategies or green infrastructure infrastructure
infrastructure
Resort Retain 80th percentile of Retain 85th percentile of Retain 90th percentile of
regional or local rainfall regional or local rainfall regional or local rainfall
event on-site, using LID event on-site, using LID event on-site, using LID
strategies or green strategies or green strategies or green
infrastructure infrastructure infrastructure
Impacts

Utilizing landscaping strategies and vegetative roofs Cost recoverable
help reduce carbon emission associated with urban
heat island effect by 11–12 kg CO2/m2 of surface area
per year.3
Detailed

Urban Engage a hydrologist or In a manner best replicating In a manner best replicating
environmental engineer to natural site hydrology natural site hydrology
assess the feasibility of processes, retain 80 th
processes, retain 85th
retaining 80th percentile of percentile of regional or percentile of regional or
regional or local rainfall local rainfall event on-site, local rainfall event on-site,
event on-site, using LID using LID strategies or green using LID strategies or green
strategies or green infrastructure. GI and LID infrastructure. GI and LID
infrastructure. GI and LID strategies can be either strategies can be either
strategies can be either structural or non-structural. structural or non-structural.
structural or non-structural.
Zero lot line projects with Zero lot line projects with
Zero lot line projects with minimum density of 1.5 minimum density of 1.5
minimum density of 1.5 FAR only: FAR only:
FAR only: In a manner best replicating In a manner best replicating
Assess the feasibility of 70 th
natural site hydrology natural site hydrology
percentile of regional or processes, manage on site processes, manage on site
local rainfall event on-site, the runoff from the the runoff from the
using LID strategies or green developed site for the 70 th
developed site for the 75th
infrastructure. percentile of regional or percentile of regional or
local rainfall events, using local rainfall events, using
LID and green infrastructure. LID and green infrastructure.
Resort In a manner best replicating In a manner best replicating In a manner best replicating
natural site hydrology natural site hydrology natural site hydrology
processes, retain 80 th
processes, retain 85 th
processes, retain 90th
percentile of regional or percentile of regional or percentile of regional or
local rainfall event on-site, local rainfall event on-site, local rainfall event on-site,
using LID strategies or green using LID strategies or green using LID strategies or green
infrastructure. GI and LID infrastructure. GI and LID infrastructure. GI and LID
strategies can be either strategies can be either strategies can be either
structural or non-structural. structural or non-structural. structural or non-structural.
Consider the following LID strategies or green infrastructure:

• Green roofs
• Rain barrels and cisterns
• Permeable pavements
• Swales
• Vegetated filter strips
• Curb and gutter elimination
• Sand and organic filters
• Bioretention areas
• Stormwater detention
Green infrastructure
A soil- and vegetation-based approach to wet weather management that is cost-effective, sustainable, and
environmentally friendly. Green infrastructure management approaches and technologies infiltrate,
evapotranspire, capture and reuse stormwater to maintain or restore natural hydrologies. (Adapted from U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency)
Low-impact development (LID)

An approach to managing rainwater runoff that emphasizes on-site natural features to protect water quality,
by replicating the natural land cover hydrologic regime of watersheds, and addressing runoff close to its
source. Examples include better site design principles (e.g., minimizing land disturbance, preserving
vegetation, minimizing impervious cover), and design practices (e.g., rain gardens, vegetated swales and
buffers, permeable pavement, rainwater harvesting, soil amendments). These are engineered practices that
may require specialized design assistance.
Retain (stormwater) on site
To capture and retain a specified volume of rainfall to mimic natural hydrologic function. Examples of
rainwater management include strategies that involve evapotranspiration, infiltration, and capture and reuse.
Natural site hydrology

The natural land cover function of water occurrence, distribution, movement, and balance.
Zero lot line project

A plot whose building footprint typically aligns or nearly aligns with the site limits
LEED
• Sustainable Sites Credit: SSc4
BREEAM
• Pollution Credit Pol 03: Surface water run-off
• Land Use and Ecology Credit Le 04: Enhancing site ecology
WELL
• Not applicable

• Section 15B Plumbing Systems
SOLUTION 5. HABITAT PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
Intent
To preserve sensitive habitats by locating the development footprint on land that has been previously
developed, and to conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote
biodiversity.
Financial benefits
• Site assessment document, findings from assessment, explanation of any omissions, and explanation
of how findings influenced site-related design decisions.
• Proper site protection of greenfield areas and re-use of soil from other sites can result in financial
savings for landscaping.
• Limiting site erosion, pollution, and other negative environmental impacts can help create and
maintain healthy soils, wetlands, and other habitat, which can help limit costs associated with post-
construction cleanup for erosion and pollution.
Action 5.1 Responsible Site Development
Requirements
Overview

Urban Locate the development Level 1 + Protect ≥ 40% Level 1 + Protect ≥ 40%
footprint on land that has existing greenfield area on existing greenfield area on
been previously the site. the site.
developed.
AND AND
AND Set aside ≥ 15% total site Set aside ≥ 30% total site
Complete and document a area for revegetation and area for revegetation and
comprehensive site soil restoration. soil restoration.
assessment.
Impacts

Utilizing landscaping strategies help reduce carbon Cost neutral
emission associated with urban heat island effect by
11–12 kg CO2/m2 of surface area per year.3
Preservation of on-site vegetation and soil nature
acts as a carbon sink for the land, which otherwise
would have generated embodied carbon emissions
from materials used to build infrastructure.
Detailed

Urban Site selection: Habitat conservation: Habitat conservation:
Locate the development Level 1 + Protect ≥ 40% of the Level 1 + Protect ≥ 40% of the
footprint on land that has greenfield area (if such areas greenfield area (if such areas
been previously exist) on the site from all exist) on the site from all
developed. Consider development and development and
adaptive reuse of existing construction activity. construction activity.
historic buildings. Avoid
building on pristine AND AND
greenfield, wilderness, prime Habitat restoration: Habitat restoration:
farmland or in a floodplain. Set aside ≥ 15% total site area Set aside ≥ 30% total site
Preserve thriving vibrant (including the building area (including the building
ecological environments footprint) identified as footprint) identified as
and habitats. previously developed for previously developed for
revegetation and soil revegetation and soil
AND restoration, through: restoration, through:
Site assessment: • Selection of native or • Selection of native or
Engage ecologist, landscape adaptive vegetation adaptive vegetation
architect and environmental species species
engineer to complete and • Restoration of • Restoration of
document a site assessment compacted and compacted and
that include information disturbed soils. disturbed soils.
about topography,
hydrology, climate,
vegetation, soils, human use,
and human health effects.
Habitat restoration:
• Topsoil for restoration cannot include soils requiring protection or from other greenfield areas.
Habitat conservation strategies include:

• Design wildlife corridors between natural habitats and development footprint to avoid unnecessary
fragmentation of large habitat blocks to maintain natural processes and cycles.
• Preserve existing species diversity and habitats by retaining and integrating vegetation.
• Where possible buildings should be connected by elevated walkways and, in sensitive areas, electrical
wiring and water pipes should be secured to the underside of the decking to reduce soil disruption.
• Use vegetated surfaces such as open-grid paving instead of hard surfaces to lessen the building’s
footprint and help retain groundwater.
• Incorporate a green roof to create an additional habitat.
• Minimize the creation of linear features such as roads and firebreaks in the natural landscape.
Greenfield
Area that is not previously developed, graded or disturbed, and could support open space, habitat, or natural
hydrology.
Native vegetation
An indigenous species that occurs in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or indirect
human actions. Native species have evolved to the geography, hydrology, and climate of that region. They also
occur in communities; that is, they have evolved together with other species. As a result, these communities
provide habitat for a variety of other native wildlife species. Also known as native plants.
Previously developed
Altered by paving, construction, and/or land use that would typically have required regulatory permitting to
have been initiated (alterations may exist now or in the past). Land that is not previously developed and
landscapes altered by current or historical clearing or filling, agricultural or forestry use, or preserved natural
area use are considered undeveloped land. The date of previous development permit issuance constitutes the
date of previous development, but permit issuance in itself does not constitute previous development.
Prime farmland
Land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage,
fiber, and oilseed crops and that is available for these uses.
LEED
• Location and Transportation Credit: Sensitive Land Protection
• Sustainable Sites Credit: Site Assessment
• Sustainable Sites Credit: Protect or Restore Habitat
BREEAM
• Land Use and Ecology Credit Le 01: Site selection
• Land Use and Ecology Credit Le 01: Ecology strategy
• Land Use and Ecology Credit Le 02: Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
• Land Use and Ecology Credit Le 02: Protection of ecological features
• Health and Wellbeing Credit Hea 07: Hazards
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 1 Site & building exterior
SOLUTION 6. LIGHT POLLUTION MITIGATION
Intent
To increase night sky access, improve night-time visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for
wildlife and people.
Financial benefits
• Reduce operating costs by reducing outdoor lighting. About 35% of light is wasted by unshielded
and/or poorly-aimed outdoor lighting.4
• Mitigate liability of brand image due to negative impact on flora and fauna due to hotel’s light
pollution
Action 6.1 Uplight
Requirements
Overview

Urban Lumens emitted above Lumens emitted above Lumens emitted above
horizontal <=3% horizontal <=1.5% horizontal =0% (i.e. no
uplight)
Resort Lumens emitted above Level 1 + Explore areas where Level 2 + Use dimmers to
horizontal =0% (i.e. no number of outdoor lighting program to turn off all
uplights) can be reduced. building façade lighting
after 9PM.
Impacts

Lighting accounts for 5% of global carbon Cost neutral
emissions. Reduced lighting energy use at night
5
reduces carbon emissions.
Detailed

Urban Select lamp fixtures (lamp- Select lamp fixtures (lamp- Select lamp fixtures (lamp-
ballast combination) that in ballast combination) that in ballast combination) that in
aggregate do not emit more aggregate do not emit more aggregate do not emit
than 3% lumens above than 1.5% lumens above lumens above horizontal.
horizontal. horizontal. Note that lamp fixtures with
a BUG rating of U0 are
4 Light pollution wastes energy and money. International Dark-Sky Association. (2016, July 19). Retrieved November 27, 2021, from https://www.darksky.org/light-
pollution/energy-waste/.
5 LED. Climate Group. (n.d.). Retrieved December 16, 2021, from https://www.theclimategroup.org/led
This requirement applies to This requirement applies to compliant with this
all the lamp fixtures installed all the lamp fixtures installed requirement.
outside the hotel. outside the hotel.
This requirement applies to
all the lamp fixtures installed
outside the hotel.
Resort Select lamp fixtures (lamp- Level 1 + Explore areas where Level 2 + Use dimmers to
ballast combination) that in number of outdoor lighting program to turn off all
aggregate do not emit can be reduced. building façade lighting
lumens above horizontal. after 9PM.
Note that lamp fixtures with
a BUG rating of U0 are
compliant with this
requirement.

outside the hotel.
BUG rating
The backlight, uplight, and glare (BUG) classification system is a useful measurement of night-time luminaire
performance. Each criteria is given a score from 0 to 4 with lower number indicating reduced light emissions.
U0 for example means no uplight.
Light pollution
Waste light from building sites that produces glare, is directed upward to the sky, or is directed off the site.
Waste light does not increase nighttime safety, utility, or security and needlessly consumes energy.
Uplight
Uplighting is a lighting effect whereby lighting fixtures are installed or placed on the floor and pointed up. It is
often used for ambience of an outdoor event space, but contributes to light pollution which can be harmful
for birds.
LEED
• Site Credit: Light Pollution Reduction
BREEAM
• Pollution Credit Pol04: Reduction of Night-time Light Pollution
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15C.10: Lighting
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Action 6.2 Light Trespass
Requirements
Overview

Urban No exterior luminaires Level 1 + B4G1 lamps or Level 2 + Program to turn off
within 1 mounting height better all building façade lighting
from the site boundary. after 9PM.
Resort No exterior luminaires Level 1 + B2G0 lamps or Level 2 + Program to turn off
within 2 mounting height better all building façade lighting
from the site boundary. after 9PM.
Impacts

Lighting accounts for 5% of global carbon Cost neutral
emissions.5 Reduced lighting energy use at night
reduces carbon emissions.
Detailed

Urban Place lamp fixtures at least 1 Level 1 + Choose lamps with Level 2 + Program to turn off
mounting height from the a BUG rating of B4G1 or all building façade lighting
site boundary. If the lamp better. after 9PM.
height is 3m for example,
place it at least 3m away This requirement applies to
from the site boundary. all the lamp fixtures installed
outside the hotel building.
Zero lot line projects:

Exempt from requirements.
Resort Place lamp fixtures at least 2 Level 1 + Choose lamps with Level 2 + Program to turn off
mounting height from the a BUG rating of B2G0 or all building façade lighting
site boundary. If the lamp better. after 9PM.
height is 3m for example,
place it at least 6m away This requirement applies to
from the site boundary. all the lamp fixtures installed
BUG rating
The backlight, uplight, and glare (BUG) classification system is a useful measurement of night-time luminaire
performance. Each criteria is given a score from 0 to 4 with lower number indicating reduced light emissions.
G0 for example means no glare.
Façade lighting
Type of exterior lighting that is primarily used for enhancing the appearance of facades and architectural
features. Downlights and handrail lights, for example, are not considered façade lighting.
Light pollution
Waste light from building sites that produces glare, is directed upward to the sky, or is directed off the site.
Waste light does not increase nighttime safety, utility, or security and needlessly consumes energy.
Light trespass
Obtrusive illumination that is unwanted because of quantitative, directional, or spectral attributes. Light
trespass can cause annoyance, discomfort, distraction, or loss of visibility.
Mounting height
The distance between ground level and the bottom of the luminaire (light fixture); the height at which a
luminaire is installed. (Adapted from Light a Home)
LEED
• Site Credit: Light Pollution Reduction
BREEAM
• Pollution Credit Pol04: Reduction of Night-time Light Pollution
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15C.10: Lighting
SOLUTION 7. OPEN SPACE
Intent
To create exterior open space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive
recreation, and physical activities.
Financial benefits
• Provides spaces for outdoor activities thus reducing need for indoor infrastructure.
• Reduce operating electricity costs from building cooling due to reduced heat island effect.
• Attract customers by providing outdoor space with biophilic and sensory experience. Access to nature
and biophilic features in buildings have been shown to reduce non-specific health and discomfort
effects by 20-50%, thus reducing health costs6.
• Creates an enhancement value and provides a GFA concession.
Action 7.1 Open Space
Requirements
Overview

Urban Assess the feasibility of Provide an outdoor podium Provide active open spaces
providing an outdoor level or design to use roof as ≥30% total site area
podium level for a skygarden a skygarden. including building footprint.
or open space on the A minimum of 25% of the
ground floor. open space must be
vegetated.
Resort Provide active open spaces Provide active open spaces Level 2 + A minimum of 50%
≥15% total site area ≥30% total site area of the open space must be
including building footprint. including building footprint. vegetated.
A minimum of 25% of the A minimum of 25% of the
open space must be open space must be
vegetated. vegetated.
Impacts

Utilizing landscaping strategies help reduce carbon Cost neutral
emission associated with urban heat island effect by
11–12 kg CO2/m2 of surface area per year.3
Preservation of on-site vegetation and soil nature
acts as a carbon sink for the land, which otherwise
would have generated embodied carbon emissions
6
U.S. Green Building Council (2015). The Business Case for Green Building. Accessed Nov. 16, 2017 via https://www.usgbc.org/articles/business-case-green-building
from materials used to build infrastructure.
Detailed

Urban Assess the feasibility of Provide an outdoor podium Provide active open spaces
providing an outdoor level or design to use roof as ≥30% total site area
podium level for a skygarden a skygarden. including building footprint.
or open space on the A minimum of 25% of the
ground floor. open space must be
vegetated.
Resort Provide active open spaces Provide active open spaces Level 2 + A minimum of 50%
≥15% total site area ≥30% total site area of the open space must be
including building footprint. including building footprint. vegetated.
A minimum of 25% of the A minimum of 25% of the
open space must be open space must be
vegetated. vegetated.
Active open space
Eligible “active open spaces”:

• Pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social
activities.
• Recreation-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that encourage physical activity.
• A garden space with a diversity of vegetation types and species that provide opportunities for year-
round visual interest.
• Garden space dedicated to community gardens or urban food production.
• Preserved or created habitat which includes elements of human interaction.
Wetlands and natural ponds do count as open space.
LEED
• Site Credit: Open Space
BREEAM
• Health Credit Hea08: Private Space
WELL
• Movement V08: Physical Activity Equipment
• Mind M02: Access to Nature
• Mind M09: Enhanced Access to Nature
• Section 1.11: Landscaping
Energy
Energy consumption is a key contributor to the
environmental impacts and financial costs of hotel
operations. Reducing managing refrigerants, reducing
lighting demands, and monitoring energy use are some
of the main actions which this theme includes. Overall,
this theme aims to reduce energy consumption, while
also striving to improve energy metering and increase
reliance on renewable sources.
Table of Contents
SOLUTION 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY 48
ACTION 1.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CARBON OFFSETS 48
SOLUTION 2. ENERGY & CLIMATE PERFORMANCE 50
ACTION 2.1 ENERGY PERFORMANCE 51
ACTION 2.2 CLIMATE PERFORMANCE 54
SOLUTION 3. ENERGY SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 58
ACTION 3.1 LIGHTING EFFICIENCY 58
ACTION 3.2 SOLAR OUTDOOR LIGHTING 59
ACTION 3.3 ENERGY-EFFICIENT HVAC SYSTEM 61
ACTION 3.4 ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES 63
SOLUTION 4. REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT 49
ACTION 4.1 REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT 49
SOLUTION 5. COMMISSIONING & MONITORING 69
ACTION 5.1 COMMISSIONING AND AFTERCARE 69
ACTION 5.2 ADVANCED ENERGY METERING 72
SOLUTION 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY
Intent
To reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with fossil fuels by increasing the use of
renewable energy.
Financial benefits
• Reduced CO2 levels can generate significant health co-benefits. Reduced dependence on fossil fuels
also brings financial benefits by decreasing danger of energy supply disruptions and potential for
financial losses due to price volatility.
• Eligible for feed-in-tariffs and other forms of governmental subsidies by connecting electricity
generated from on-site renewables to municipal grid.
Action 1.1 Renewable energy and carbon offsets
Requirements
Overview

Urban Assess feasibility of on-site Pick at least one: Pick at least one:
renewables. List of eligible ⚫ 2% on-site renewables ⚫ 6% on-site renewables
renewables is provided in ⚫ 60% off-site renewables ⚫ 80% off-site
the Detailed table below. ⚫ 100% EAC or offsetting renewables
⚫ 200% EAC or offsetting
Resort Assess feasibility of on-site Pick one: Pick one:
renewables. List of eligible ⚫ 6% on-site renewables ⚫ 15% on-site renewables
renewables is provided in ⚫ 80% off-site renewables ⚫ 100% off-site
the Detailed table below. ⚫ 200% EAC or offsetting renewables
⚫ 300% EAC or offsetting
Impacts

Renewable energy and electrification alone can Cost recoverable
deliver 75% of energy-related CO2 emissions
reductions needed. Renewables and energy
efficiency, boosted by substantial electrification, can
provide over 90% of the necessary reductions in
energy-related carbon emissions.7
7 International Renewable Energy Agency. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2021, from https://www.irena.org/DigitalArticles/2019/Apr/How-To-Transform-Energy-
System-And-Reduce-Carbon-Emissions
Detailed

Urban Assess the feasibility of on- Use 2% on-site renewables See Level 2. Thresholds are
site renewables. Investigate to offset the building energy changed to:
if the following renewable consumption. Eligible on- ⚫ 6% on-site renewables
energy solutions can be site renewables are listed in ⚫ 80% off-site
used on the project site: Level 1. renewables
⚫ Photovoltaic ⚫ 200% EAC or offsetting
⚫ Solar thermal OR
⚫ Wind Use 60% off-site
⚫ Biofuels (2nd and 3rd renewables to offset the
generation) building energy
⚫ Low-impact consumption. Existing and
hydroelectric new off-site renewables are
⚫ Wave and tidal energy acceptable.
⚫ Subterranean steam or
hot water OR
Purchase EAC or carbon
offsets to offset 100% of the
building annual energy
consumption. EAC and
carbon offsets must be
Green-e certified or local
equivalent. For offsets, the
carbon footprint of the
project must be calculated
using regional emission
factors.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2 See Level 3

Thresholds are changed to: Thresholds are changed to:
⚫ 6% on-site renewables ⚫ 15% on-site renewables
⚫ 80% off-site ⚫ 100% off-site
renewables renewables
⚫ 200% EAC or offsetting ⚫ 300% EAC or offsetting
Off-site renewables
Third party renewable energy providers. Eligible off-site renewables are listed in Urban/Level 1. Contract
agreement with off-site renewable energy provider must be at least 15 years.
EAC
Energy Attribute Certificates. Each EAC represents proof that 1 MWh of renewable energy has been produced
and added to the grid.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Renewable Energy
BREEAM
• Energy Credit Ene 01: Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
• Energy Credit Ene 04: Low carbon design
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15A.3 HVAC System Requirements

• Section 15B.1 General (Plumbing Systems)
SOLUTION 2. ENERGY & CLIMATE PERFORMANCE
Intent
To reduce the climate and economic harms of excessive energy use by achieving energy use reduction for the
building and its systems.
Financial benefits
• Implementing energy conservation and efficiency measures result in 25% savings on energy,
compared to conventional construction.8
• Every $1 saved in operating expenses increases property value by $108.
• Reduces owner exposure to fossil fuels price volatility.
• Reduce owner exposure to future carbon dioxide emissions taxation.
Action 2.1 Energy Performance
Requirements
Overview

Urban Comply with ASHRAE 90.1- Level 1 + Use energy Level 1 + Use energy
2016 mandatory provisions simulation to demonstrate simulation to demonstrate
25% energy reduction 45% energy reduction
Resort Comply with ASHRAE 90.1- Level 1 + Use energy Level 1 + Use energy
2016 mandatory provisions simulation to demonstrate simulation to demonstrate
25% energy reduction 45% energy reduction
Impacts

Building energy efficiency is crucial in most of the Cost recoverable
IPCC GHG emissions pathways limiting global
warming to 1.5ºC. Energy efficiency reduces
emissions from fossil fuel combustion or
consumption, and indirect emissions reductions
from electricity generation.
According to International Energy Agency, energy
efficiency could deliver a reduction in annual
energy-related emissions of 3.5 Gt CO2-eq (12%)
compared with 2017 levels, delivering over 40% of
the abatement required to be in line with the Paris
Agreement.9
8 Why LEED. Why LEED certification | U.S. Green Building Council. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2021, from https://www.usgbc.org/leed/why-leed.
9 IEA. (n.d.). Emissions savings – multiple benefits of energy efficiency – analysis. IEA. Retrieved December 19, 2021, from https://www.iea.org/reports/multiple-
benefits-of-energy-efficiency/emissions-savings
Detailed

Urban Comply with ASHRAE 90.1- Level 1 + Establish minimum Level 1 + Establish minimum
2016 mandatory provisions: energy efficiency energy efficiency
improvements of 25%, improvements of 45%,
5.4 Building Envelope. compared with the standard compared with the standard
6.4 Heating, Ventilating, building performance. building performance using
and Air Conditioning. Calculate the standard the methodology detailed in
7.4 Service Water Heating. building performance Level 2.
8.4 Power. according to ASHRAE 90.1-
9.4 Lighting. 2016 Appendix G with errata
using a simulation model.
Use local code if more
stringent than ASHRAE. The proposed design must
meet the following criteria:
⚫ Inclusion of all energy
consumption and energy
costs.
⚫ Use of standard baseline
building that complies
with ASHRAE 90.1-2016
Appendix G with errata.
⚫ On-site renewable energy
may be subtracted from
the project energy
consumption.
Steps:
• Determine building site
climate zone.
• Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2016
mandatory provisions.
• Select building energy
modeler.
• Calculate baseline
building energy
performance.
• Conduct building project
energy simulation.
• Calculate percentage
energy savings.
• Update building design if
necessary.
ASHRAE 90.1-2106
ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard for Building Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Minimum energy performance
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Optimize energy performance
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15A Mechanical System

Action 2.2 Climate Performance
Requirements
Overview

Urban Not Applicable Use energy simulation to Use energy simulation to
demonstrate 32% carbon demonstrate 80% carbon
dioxide reduction dioxide reduction
Resort Not Applicable Use energy simulation to Use energy simulation to
demonstrate 32% carbon demonstrate 80% carbon
dioxide reduction dioxide reduction
Impacts

Building energy efficiency is crucial in most of the Cost recoverable
IPCC GHG emissions pathways limiting global
warming to 1.5ºC. Energy efficiency reduces
emissions from fossil fuel combustion or
consumption, and indirect emissions reductions
from electricity generation.
According to International Energy Agency, energy
efficiency could deliver a reduction in annual
energy-related emissions of 3.5 Gt CO2-eq (12%)
compared with 2017 levels, delivering over 40% of
the abatement required to be in line with the Paris
Agreement.7
Detailed

Urban Not Applicable Establish minimum carbon See Level 2.
dioxide emissions The minimum carbon
reductions of 32%, dioxide emissions
compared with the standard reductions threshold is
building performance. changed to 80%.
Determine the standard
building performance
according to ASHRAE 90.1-
2016 Appendix G with errata
using a simulation model.
Calculate carbon emissions
using relevant emission
factors (see below). On-site
and new off-site renewable
energy may be subtracted
from the project energy
consumption.
Emission factors:
⚫ Use national
coefficients from the
International Energy
Agency CO2 Emissions
from Fuel Combustion
2017 report to calculate
GHG emissions by
energy source, or
determine greenhouse
gas emissions factors
for each building
energy source based on
ISO 52000-1:2017 Energy
Performance of
Buildings.
ASHRAE 90.1-2106
ASHRAE 90.1-2016 Energy Standard for Building Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
New off-site renewables
Built within the last year or contracted prior to renewable energy project development.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Minimum energy performance
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Optimize energy performance
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15A Mechanical System

SOLUTION 3. ENERGY SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
Intent
To reduce the environmental harms and economic cost of excessive energy consumption by improving the
overall energy performance through enhanced energy efficiency for the building and its systems.
Financial benefits
• Implementing energy conservation and efficiency measures result in 25% savings on energy,
compared to conventional construction.8
• Every $1 saved in operating expenses increases property value by $108.
• Reduces owner exposure to fossil fuels price volatility.
• Reduce owner exposure to future carbon dioxide emissions taxation.
Action 3.1 Lighting Efficiency
Requirements
Overview

Urban Lighting Power Density Lighting Power Density Lighting Power Density
(LPD) ≤ 7.7 W/m² (LPD) ≤ 6.1 W/m² (LPD) ≤ 4.5 W/m²
Impacts

Lighting accounts for nearly 5% of global CO2 Cost neutral
emission , and 17% of carbon emissions generated in
5
commercial buildings through electricity10. Energy

efficient lighting systems lead to impactful
reductions in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and
energy bills.
Detailed

Urban Assess the lighting power Assess the lighting power Assess the lighting power
density using Building Area density using Building Area density using Building Area
Method as defined in Method as defined in Method as defined in
ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 and
comply with the maximum comply with the maximum comply with the maximum
Lighting Power Density Lighting Power Density Lighting Power Density
10 U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - independent statistics and analysis. CBECS 2012: Trends in Lighting in Commercial Buildings. (n.d.). Retrieved
December 19, 2021, from https://www.eia.gov/consumption/commercial/reports/2012/lighting/
(LPD) ≤ 7.7 W/m² (LPD) ≤ 6.1 W/m² (LPD) ≤ 4.5 W/m²
Relevant Definitions
Lighting Power Density (LPD)
Defined as watts of lighting per square meter/square foot of room floor area (W/sm or W/sf), as defined by
ASHRAE 90.1-2016 standard.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Optimize Energy Performance
BREEAM
• Energy Credit Ene01: Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
• Energy Credit Ene03: External Lighting
• Energy Credit Ene04: Low carbon design
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section GR4 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)

• Section 1.20 Exterior Building Lighting
• Section 15C.10 Lighting
Action 3.2 Solar Outdoor Lighting
Requirements
Overview

Urban 25% of all outdoor lights are 50% of all outdoor lights are 80% of all outdoor lights are
powered by solar energy powered by solar energy powered by solar energy
Resort 50% of all outdoor lights are 70% of all outdoor lights are 90% of all outdoor lights are
powered by solar energy powered by solar energy powered by solar energy
Impacts

Lighting accounts for nearly 5% of global CO2 Cost recoverable
5
commercial buildings through electricity10. Energy

efficient lighting systems lead to impactful
reductions in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and
energy bills.
Detailed

Urban Minimum 25% of all outdoor Minimum 50% of all outdoor Minimum 80% of all outdoor
light points are powered by light points are powered by light points are powered by
onsite solar energy onsite solar energy onsite solar energy
Thresholds is changed to: Thresholds is changed to: Thresholds is changed to:
50% 70% 90%
On-site solar energy
On-site solar energy refers to solar panels installed inside the building premises.
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable

Action 3.3 Energy-efficient HVAC system
Requirements
Overview

Urban HVAC System efficiency HVAC System efficiency HVAC System efficiency
SCOP ≥ 3.10 and/or SEER ≥ SCOP ≥ 4.00 and/or SEER ≥ SCOP ≥ 5.10 and/or SEER ≥
4.60 5.60 8.50
Impacts

HVAC systems are the number one contributor to Cost neutral
carbon emissions and building operations costs in
commercial buildings. According to International
Energy Agency, energy efficiency could deliver a
reduction in annual energy-related emissions of
3.5 Gt CO2-eq (12%) compared with 2017 levels,
delivering over 40% of the abatement required to be
in line with the Paris Agreement.7
Detailed

Urban Calculate SCOP and SEER of Calculate SCOP and SEER of Calculate SCOP and SEER of
the HVAC system as the HVAC system as the HVAC system as
indicators for efficiency indicators for efficiency indicators for efficiency
Comply with SCOP ≥ 3.10 Comply with SCOP ≥ 4.00 Comply with SCOP ≥ 5.10
and/or SEER ≥ 4.60 and/or SEER ≥ 5.60 and/or SEER ≥ 8.50
Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP)
The seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of an HVAC System is a ratio of useful heating or cooling
provided to the energy input required. It is an indicator of the efficiency of the cooling and heating system. A
higher SCOP equates to higher efficiency, lower energy (power) consumption and thus lower operating costs.
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER)
Seasonal energy efficiency rating is a new way of measuring the true energy efficiency of heating and cooling
technology, over an entire year. This new measure gives a more realistic indication of the energy efficiency
and environmental impact of a system. The higher SEER equates to higher efficiency, that mean, owe energy
consumption and operation cost.
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable

Action 3.4 Energy-efficient Appliances
Requirements
Overview

Urban 100% of Electrical appliances At least 50% of electrical At least 80% of electrical
comply with MEPS appliances achieve are appliances achieve are
highly energy-efficient highly energy-efficient
Impacts

Appliance standards and labelling is highly effective Cost neutral
at reducing energy use. In countries with long-
running policies, energy efficiency labelling
programmes are estimated to deliver annual
reductions of around 15% of total current electricity
consumption.11
11 International Energy Agency. (n.d.). Achievements of energy efficiency appliance and Equipment Standards and labelling programmes – analysis. IEA. Retrieved
December 19, 2021, from https://www.iea.org/reports/achievements-of-energy-efficiency-appliance-and-equipment-standards-and-labelling-programmes
Detailed

Urban 100% of Electrical appliances At least 50% of electrical At least 80% of electrical
comply with national or appliances achieve highest appliances achieve highest
regional Minimum Energy level of national or regional level national or regional
Performance Standards energy efficiency label energy efficiency label
(MEPS)
Electrical equipment includes:

• Refrigerators and freezers,
• Cooking and other kitchen appliances.
• Room air cleaners & purifiers, water coolers & heaters, televisions, phones, audio equipment,
• Computers & office equipment (copiers, printers, scanners, fax machine)
Energy Efficiency Label
Energy efficiency labels indicate the energy efficiency of the appliance. Appliances that are energy efficient
use less electricity to achieve the same level of performance to similar models with the same size or capacity.
Energy efficiency label provides information to the buyer about the energy consumption of an electrical
appliance. Some countries use stars to label the equipment whereby more stars mean higher efficiency.
Others use the A, B, C, D, E rating whereby A-rated appliances are the most efficient once.
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable

SOLUTION 4. REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT
Intent
Reduce ozone depletion and global warming potential related to chemicals commonly used in heating,
cooling, and ventilation systems.
Financial benefits
⚫ Comply with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and reduce regulatory risks caused by
phasing out of HVCFC-based refrigerants.
⚫ Avoid facing premature obsolescence and being denoted as ‘stranded assets’.
⚫ Attract investment and extend service life of assets.
Action 4.1 Refrigerant Management
Requirements
Overview

Urban No CFC-based refrigerants Use only refrigerants that Use only refrigerants that
used in HVAC system have an ozone depletion have an ozone depletion
potential (ODP) of zero and a potential (ODP) of zero and a
global warming potential global warming potential
(GWP) of less than 50 (GWP) of less than 10
Resort No CFC-based refrigerants Use only refrigerants that Use only refrigerants that
used in HVAC system have an ozone depletion have an ozone depletion
potential (ODP) of zero and a potential (ODP) of zero and a
global warming potential global warming potential
(GWP) of less than 50 (GWP) of less than 10
Impacts

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are commonly used as Cost neutral
refrigerants in HVAC equipment and have high
Global Warming Potential (GWP). In the
atmosphere, HFCs are much more potent
greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide and
contribute significantly to global warming.12
12 Reducing GHG emissions from the use of refrigerants in RAC Sector. National Environment Agency. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2021, from
https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/climate-change-energy-efficiency/climate-change/reducing-ghg-emissions-from-the-use-of-refrigerants-in-rac-sector
Detailed

Urban Do not use Do not use refrigerants, or Do not use refrigerants, or
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) or use only refrigerants use only refrigerants
hydro chlorofluorocarbon (naturally occurring or (naturally occurring or
(HCFC) -based refrigerants synthetic) that have an synthetic) that have an
in new heating, ventilating, ozone depletion potential ozone depletion potential
air-conditioning, and (ODP) of zero and a global (ODP) of zero and a global
refrigeration (HVAC&R) warming potential (GWP) of warming potential (GWP) of
systems. less than 50. less than 10.
Stranded assets
A term we use to describe assets that do not conform with policy requirements or assets that the market no
longer wants… increasingly the concept of ‘stranded risk’ is being driven by energy efficiency and the levels of
carbon emission – both on the policy side and in terms of occupier demand. Large corporate tenants want to
be in sustainable buildings.
Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

A measure of how much damage a chemical can cause to the ozone layer compared with a similar mass of
trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11). The higher the number, the more damage a chemical can cause to the
ozone layer.
Global Warming Potential (GWP)

A measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton of a gas will absorb over a given period of time, relative
to the emissions of 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2). The larger the GWP, the more that a given gas warms the
Earth compared to CO2 over that time period.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
BREEAM
• Pollution Credit Pol 01: Impact of refrigerants
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 10 Food & beverage (F&B), Back-of-house

• Section 15A Mechanical Systems
SOLUTION 5. COMMISSIONING & MONITORING
Intent
To support the design, construction, and eventual operation of a project that meets the owner’s project
requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and durability.
Financial benefits
• Ensures that the energy systems are working optimally thus reducing the overall energy bill.
• Identify short-term, low-cost energy efficiency retrofit recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for better adherence to lighting and comfort standards.
• The reduction in ongoing operation and maintenance costs is estimated to be up to 25% in relation to
commissioning, while costs of commissioning range from 0.3-4% of construction costs.
• Focus on mitigating risks that may negatively impact returns and a forward-looking approach to the
development of your project or portfolio.
Action 5.1 Commissioning and Aftercare
Requirements
Overview

Urban Perform fundamental Level 1 + Building Enclosure Level 2 + Monitoring-based
commissioning and Commissioning Commissioning of energy-
verification in accordance and water-consuming
with ASHRAE Guideline 0- systems
2013 and ASHRAE Guideline
1.1–2007 for HVAC&R Systems
Impacts

Performing commissioning post-construction can Cost neutral
lower a building’s carbon footprint by preventing
inefficiencies and air leakages.
Detailed

Urban Use the following Level 1 + develop procedures Level 1 + develop
commissioning actions for and conduct commissioning monitoring- based
mechanical, electrical, and activities as they apply to the procedures and identify
plumbing aspects, building’s thermal envelope, points to be measured and
renewable energy systems, in addition to mechanical evaluated to assess
and other building elements and electrical systems and performance of energy- and
related to energy, water, assemblies. The review of water- consuming systems.
indoor environmental the exterior enclosure Update the systems manual
quality, and durability. The design may be performed with any modifications or
owner’s project by a qualified member of new settings and give the
requirements and the design or construction reason for any modifications
preliminary building design team (or an employee of from the original design.
documents should set that firm) who is not directly
criteria for the building responsible for design of the
project and be followed by building envelope.
the selected commissioning
authority.
⚫ Selection of
Commissioning
Authority
⚫ Complete and establish
the commissioning (Cx)
process activities for
mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and
renewable energy
systems and
assemblies, in
accordance with
ASHRAE Guideline 0-
2005 and ASHRAE
Guideline 1.1–2007 for
HVAC&R Systems.
Basis of design (BOD)

The information necessary to accomplish the owner’s project requirements, including system descriptions,
indoor environmental quality criteria, design assumptions, and references to applicable codes, standards,
regulations, and guidelines
Commissioning (Cx)
The process of verifying and documenting that a building and all of its systems and assemblies are planned,
designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the owner’s project requirements
Commissioning authority (CxA)

The individual designated to organize, lead, and review the completion of commissioning process activities.
The CxA facilitates communication among the owner, designer, and contractor to ensure that complex
systems are installed and function in accordance with the owner’s project requirements.
Operations and maintenance (O&M) plan

A plan that specifies major system operating parameters and limits, maintenance procedures and schedules,
and documentation methods necessary to demonstrate proper operation and maintenance of an approved
emissions control device or system
Owner’s project requirements (OPR)

A written document that details the ideas, concepts, and criteria determined by the owner to be important to
the success of the project
Systems manual
Provides the information needed to understand, operate, and maintain the systems and assemblies within a
building. It expands the scope of the traditional operating and maintenance documentation and is compiled
of multiple documents developed during the commissioning process, such as the owner’s project
requirements, operation and maintenance manuals, and sequences of operation.
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Enhanced Commissioning
BREEAM
• Commissioning and Handover Credit Man 04: Handover
• Aftercare Credit Man 05: Aftercare support
• Aftercare Credit Man 05: Seasonal commissioning
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section GR1 Overview & Project Administration

• Section 13B Audio/Visual
• Section 14 Fire Protection & life Safety
Action 5.2 Advanced Energy Metering
Requirements
Overview

Urban Monitor the overall energy Level 1 + Monitor separately See Level 2
consumption of the project the energy end uses
building contributing to at least 10%
of the total energy
consumption of the project
building
Resort Monitor the overall energy Level 1 + Monitor separately See as Level 2
consumption of the project the energy end uses
building contributing to at least 10%
of the total energy
consumption of the project
building
Impacts

Monitoring-based commissioning lowers a Cost recoverable
building’s carbon footprint by identifying energy
inefficiencies of specific energy end-uses and
informing remediative actions.
Detailed

Urban Install building-level energy Level 1 + Install submetering See Level 2.
meters that can provide for any individual energy
building-level data end uses that represent 10%
representing total building or more of the total annual
energy consumption consumption of the building
(electricity, natural gas, project.
chilled water, steam, fuel oil,
propane, biomass, etc.). The sub meters must have
the following capabilities:
⚫ Meters must be
permanently installed,
record at intervals of
one hour or less, and
transmit data to a
remote location.
⚫ Electricity meters must
record both
consumption and
demand. Whole-
building electricity
meters should record
the power factor, if
appropriate.
⚫ The data collection
system must use a local
area network, building
automation system,
wireless network, or
comparable
communication
infrastructure.
⚫ The system must be
capable of storing all
meter data for at least
36 months.
⚫ The data must be
remotely accessible.
⚫ All meters in the system
must be capable of
reporting hourly, daily,
monthly, and annual
energy use.
Not Applicable
LEED
• Energy and Atmosphere Credit: Advanced Energy Metering
BREEAM
• Energy Credit Ene 02: Energy Monitoring
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15C.3 Electrical Systems
Water
The water category targets water consumption,
drinking water access and quality, and water metering.
Water efficiency measures aim to reduce water
consumption and explore alternatives to fresh water
sources. Water quality assessment and metering serve
as tools to monitor and improve water-related
practices.
Table of Contents
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR WATER USE 76
ACTION 1.1 WATER-EFFICIENT PLUMBING FIXTURES 76
SOLUTION 2. OUTDOOR WATER USE 83
ACTION 2.1 REDUCE OUTDOOR WATER USE FOR LANDSCAPING 83
SOLUTION 3. WATER METERING 87
ACTION 3.1 WATER METERING 87
SOLUTION 4. DRINKING WATER 91
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR WATER USE
Intent
To reduce indoor water consumption and conserve freshwater resources.
Financial benefits
• Reduces size of water infrastructures.
• Reduces water and sewage disposal bills. Savings of up to 39% have been linked to water conservation
measures.21
Action 1.1 Water-Efficient Plumbing Fixtures
Requirements
Overview

Urban Select water-efficient Level 1 + reduce water use by Level 1 + reduce water use by
plumbing fixtures: at least 30% through a at least 40% through a
⚫ Toilets <=1.28gpf combination of the combination of the
⚫ Urinals <=0.5gpf following options: following options:
⚫ Lavatory faucets ⚫ Selecting water- ⚫ Selecting water-
(guestrooms) <=1.5gpm efficient plumbing efficient plumbing
⚫ Lavatory faucets (other) fixtures fixtures
<=0.4gpm ⚫ Flow restrictors or ⚫ Flow restrictors or
⚫ Kitchen faucets aerators aerators
<=1.75gpm ⚫ Greywater, rainwater, ⚫ Greywater, rainwater,
⚫ Showers <=2gpm seawater reuse seawater reuse
Impacts

Our water use in accounts for about 8% of all carbon Cost recoverable
dioxide emissions.13 In hotels, guestrooms use one-
third of hotel’s total water use, and all other uses
accounting for two-thirds.14 Other uses include
kitchens, laundry, pools, back of house, public
restrooms, irrigation, etc. Using water-efficient
plumbing fixtures requires less water to be heated,
which is the source of the most water-related
carbon emissions.
13 Ro, C. (2020, March 27). The hidden impact of your daily water use. BBC Future. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200326-
the-hidden-impact-of-your-daily-water-use
14 Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. (2020, June). Hotel Water Measurement Initiative (HWMI). Retrieved December 22, 2021, from
https://www.sustainablehospitalityalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hotel-Water-Measurement-Initiative-methodology-v1.1.pdf
Detailed

Urban Select water-efficient The water use of the project The water use of the project
plumbing fixtures: shall be compared to the shall be compared to the
LEED baseline. The project LEED baseline. The project
[IP units] shall demonstrate at least shall demonstrate at least
• Toilets <=1.28gpf 30% water use reduction. 40% water use reduction.
• Urinals <=0.5gpf
• Lavatory faucets Calculations shall be done Calculations shall be done
(guestrooms) <=1.5gpm using the LEED v4 Indoor using the LEED v4 Indoor
• Lavatory faucets (other) Water Use Reduction Water Use Reduction
<=0.4gpm Calculator. Calculator.
• Kitchen faucets
<=1.75gpm Calculations shall include: Calculations shall include:
• Showers <=2gpm • Toilets • Toilets
• Urinals • Urinals
[SI units] • Lavatory faucets • Lavatory faucets
• Toilets <=4.8 lpf • Kitchen faucets • Kitchen faucets
• Urinals <=1.9 lgpf • Showers • Showers
• Lavatory faucets
(guestrooms) <=5.7 lpm Janitor sinks are excluded. Janitor sinks are excluded.
• Lavatory faucets (other)
<=1.5 lpm Water reduction can be Water reduction can be
• Kitchen faucets <=6.7 achieved through any of the achieved through any of the
lpm options below: options below:
• Showers <=7.6 lpm Selecting water-efficient Selecting water-efficient
plumbing fixtures plumbing fixtures
The flow rates specified Flow restrictors or aerators Flow restrictors or aerators
above represent a 20% Greywater, rainwater, Greywater, rainwater,
reduction compared to the seawater reuse seawater reuse
LEED baseline.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2 See Level 3
Flow restrictor
Device that restricts the flow of water. Usually installed on the pipe.
Aerator
Device that introduces air in water thus reducing the volume of water. Usually installed on a faucet spout.
Greywater
The relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances. After
treatment, greywater may be reused for applications such as flushing toilets or urinals.
Rainwater (captured rainwater)

Rainwater collected from rooftops or site. After treatment, rainwater may be reused for applications such as
flushing toilets or urinals
LEED
• Water Efficiency Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction
• Water Efficiency Credit: Indoor Water Use Reduction
BREEAM
• Water Credit Wat01: Water Consumption
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 15B: Plumbing Systems
Action 1.2 Water-Efficient Appliances
Requirements
Overview

Urban Select water-efficient Level 1 + Select water- See Urban Level 2
appliances that meet the efficient appliances that
water use requirements in meet the water use
Table in Appendix. requirements in Table in
Appendix.
Impacts

dioxide emissions. In hotels, guestrooms use one-
13
third of hotel’s total water use, and all other uses

accounting for two-thirds.14 Other uses include
kitchens, laundry, pools, back of house, public
restrooms, irrigation, etc. Using water-efficient
plumbing fixtures requires less water to be heated,
which is the source of the most water-related
carbon emissions.
Detailed

Urban The selected water Level 2 requires compliance See Urban Level 2
appliances must comply with Level 1 + compliance
with the water use with the water use
requirements in Table 3 in requirements in Table in
Appendix. Appendix.
These requirements Table concerns the same

concern: appliance listed in Level 1
• Clothes washer. plus (for projects connected
• Prerinse spray valve. to a municipal or district
• Ice machine. heat system):
• Heat rejection and • Steam condensate
cooling. disposal.
• Cooling tower and • Reclaim and use steam
evaporative condenser. condensate.
• Dishwasher.
• Food steamer. The water use requirements
• Combination oven. in Table 3 have been
• Discharge water extracted from the LEED v4
temperature tempering. credit addressing Indoor
• Venturi-type flow- Water Use.
through vacuum
generators or aspirators. Compliance with the
ENERGY STAR and CEE
The water use requirements labelling requirements in
in Table 3 have been Table 3 shall be
extracted from the LEED v4 demonstrated as follows:
prerequisite addressing • In countries where
Indoor Water Use. ENERGY STAR and CEE
appliances are available:
Compliance with the Choose appliances with
ENERGY STAR and CEE the appropriate labels.
labelling requirements in • In other countries:
Table 3 shall be Demonstrate through
demonstrated as follows: calculations that the
• In countries where water or energy
ENERGY STAR and CEE consumption of the
appliances are available: selected appliances
Choose appliances with meet the ENERGY STAR
the appropriate labels. or CEE requirements.
• In other countries:
Demonstrate through
calculations that the
water or energy
consumption of the
selected appliances
meet the ENERGY STAR
or CEE requirements.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2 See Urban Level 3
Not applicable
LEED
• Water Efficiency Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use
• Water Efficiency Credit: Indoor Water Use
BREEAM
• Water Credit Wat01: Water Consumption
WELL
• Not applicable
SOLUTION 2. OUTDOOR WATER USE
Intent
To reduce the water consumption in outdoor areas surrounding the building and decrease water-related
financial costs.
Financial benefits
• Savings of up to 39% have been linked to water conservation measures.21
• Lower investment cost for landscaping by choosing locally adapted plant species.
Action 2.1 Reduce Outdoor Water Use for Landscaping
Requirements
Overview

Urban Reduce outdoor water use Reduce outdoor water use Reduce outdoor water use
by either a landscape design by either a landscape design by 100% by using plants that
without irrigation without irrigation do not require water after an
requirement or reduce requirement or reduce establishment period of
irrigation water by at least irrigation water by at least two-years.
30% 50%
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. See Urban Level 3
Impacts

Xeriscaping is the practice of designing landscapes Cost neutral
to reduce or eliminate the need for irrigation. Such
landscaping practices, coupled with irrigation
system efficiency, contribute to water conservation
while acting as a carbon sink.
Detailed

Urban Reduce outdoor water use Reduce outdoor water use Reduce outdoor water use
by either: by either: by using local or adapted
Option 1: Landscape design Option 1: A landscape plants that do not require
with no irrigation required design with no irrigation water after an establishment
after the two-year required after the two-year period of two-years.
establishment period, or establishment period, or
Option 2: Reduce water Option 2: Reduce water List all the plants used on
demand for irrigation by at demand for irrigation by at the project and verify origin
least 30% from the least 50% from the and water needs. Make sure
calculated baseline for the calculated baseline for the that the plants are local or
peak watering month peak watering month adapted and do not require
through trough water after an establishment
• plant species selection, • plant species selection, period of two-years.
• irrigation system • irrigation system
efficiency and efficiency and
• water reuse • water reuse.
Calculations shall be Calculations shall be
performed using the LEED performed using the LEED
v4 Outdoor Water Use v4 Outdoor Water Use
Calculator. Calculator.
Irrigation system efficiency
Irrigation system efficiency is the ratio of the amount of irrigation water that is available at the outlets, to the
amount of water supplied from the water source.
Peak watering month
The peak watering month is the defined as the driest month where the outdoor plantations around the
building will require the highest amount of irrigation water.
Plant species selection
Plant species used for landscape design will have different irrigation water demand. To reduce the outdoor
water use for irrigation, local or locally adapted plant species shall be selected because they are adapted to
the local raining patterns. These plant species will be able to survive in the climate with minimal irrigation
need and, thus, reduce the irrigation water demand.
Water reuse
In the context of outdoor water use, water reuse means the using grey water, retained storm water or
collected rainwater irrigation purposes. This reduces the need of fresh water supply.
LEED
• Water Efficiency Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
• Water Efficiency Credit: Outdoor Water Use Reduction
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Not applicable
• Section 1 Site & Building Exterior: 1.11 Land scaping 1.12 Irrigation
SOLUTION 3. WATER METERING
Intent
To encourage, recognise and conserve low-cost potable water resources, support water management and
identify opportunities for additional water savings by tracking water consumption through the installation of
sub-meters that facilitates the monitoring of operational water consumption.
Financial benefits
• Ensures that the water systems are working optimally thus reducing the overall water bill.
• Identify short-term, low-cost water efficiency retrofit recommendations.
• Performance feedback via monitors and meters can result in significant financial savings.
• Focus on mitigating risks that may negatively impact returns and a forward-looking approach to the
development of your project or portfolio.
• To reduce the impact of water leaks that may otherwise go undetected.
Action 3.1 Water Metering
Requirements
Overview

Urban Install a master water Level 1 + measure at least 2 Building areas consuming
meter water subsystems from the list 10% or more of the building's
below applicable to the project. total water demand should
be measured and a water
leakage system should be
put in place.
Impacts

dioxide emissions.13 Installing water meters enable
conversion of site-specific water usage data into
equivalent carbon emissions data, identifying
systems contributing to the highest water and
carbon footprint.
Detailed

Urban Install permanent water Level 1 + measure at least 2 Building areas consuming
meters that measure the water subsystems from the 10% or more of the building's
total potable water use for list below: total water demand, are
the building and associated • Irrigation either fitted with easily
grounds. Meter data must • Indoor plumbing accessible sub-meters or
be compiled into monthly fixtures have water monitoring
and annual summaries; • Domestic hot water equipment. Each meter or
meter readings can be • Boiler with aggregate sub-meter should have a
manual or automated. projected annual water pulsed or other open
use of 100,000 gallons protocol communication
(378 500 litres), or more output to enable connection
than 500,000 BtuH (150 to a building automation
kW). system (BAS).
• Reclaimed water
• Other process water A leak detection system
(e.g., humidification should be put in place
systems, dishwashers, coupled with flow control
clothes washers, pools, devices.
etc.)
BAS (Building Automation System)
Building automation system (BAS), also known as building management system (BMS), refers to a computer-
based control system that needs to be installed within buildings to monitor and regulate the building's
electrical and mechanical equipment.
Leak detection system
A leak system which is capable of detecting a major water leak on the mains water supply within the building
and between the building and the utilities' water meter is installed. The leak detection system must be:
• A permanent automated water leak detection system that alerts the building occupants to the leak
OR an inbuilt automated diagnostic procedure for detecting leaks
• Activated when the flow of water passing through the water meter or data logger is at a flow rate
above a preset maximum for a preset period of time
• Able to identify different flow and therefore leakage rates, e.g. continuous, high or low level, over set
time periods
• Programmable to suit the owner's or occupiers' water consumption criteria
• Where applicable, designed to avoid false alarms caused by normal operation of large water-
consuming plant such as chillers.
Flow control devices

Flow control devices are those that regulate the supply of water to each WC area or facility according to demand
which helps to minimise water leaks and wastage from sanitary fittings.
LEED
• Water Efficiency Prerequisite: Building-level Water Metering
• Water Efficiency Credit: Water Metering
BREEAM
• Water Credit Wat 02: Water Monitoring
• Water Credit Wat 03: Water Leak Detection and Prevention
WELL
• Not applicable
SOLUTION 4. DRINKING WATER
Intent
To provide clean, safe, and pure drinking water access for guests, visitors and staff.
Financial benefits
• Financial returns are generated through wellness related building investments.15
• Reduce public health liability and improve customer experience and wellness branding.
• Reduces guest concerns for exposure to water contaminants, aesthetics and taste of drinking water.
• Position as plastic-free hotel by removal of single-use drinking water bottles offered to guests, visitors
and staff.
• Addresses UNSDG Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation.
Action 4.1 Drinking Water Stations
Requirements
Overview

Urban Design for water filtration Level 1 + Design for one Level 2 + Design for drinking
and use lead-free plumbing drinking water station per water stations in pantry-
products. regularly occupied zone. equipped guestrooms and
elevator waiting areas on
Test drinking water quality guest floors.
to comply with World Health
Organization (WHO) or the
US Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA), and communicate
drinking quality to
occupants through
signages.

all drinking stations in the
facility (see Definition).
15
What’s the Hard Return on Employee Wellness Programs? (2010). Harvard Business Review. Accessed on Nov. 18, 2017 via https://hbr.org/2010/12/whats-the-hard-
return-on-employee-wellness-programs
Impacts

Drinking water systems piped into the building’s Cost recoverable
water supply reduces the need to procure plastic
water bottles. One 500-mL plastic bottle of water
has a total carbon footprint equal to 82.8 g of carbon
dioxide.16 Such systems reduce Scope 2 and 3
emissions through: (1) Reducing distance travelled
from manufacturer to site; (2) Removing the need to
make plastic resins and produce plastic bottles. The
energy to produce PET resin represents about 30%
of the total carbon footprint of a 500-milliliter plastic
bottle.16
Detailed

Urban Adhere to LOBO 15B.4 Level 1 + Design for at least Level 2 + Design for one
Domestic Water Best one drinking water station drinking water station for
Practice (BP) requirements for every regularly occupied the following spaces:
for potable water filtration zone: • Guestrooms with
and point of use filters. • Lobby guest area kitchen or pantry
• Outside public and/or function
AND staff restrooms • Elevator waiting area on
All plumbing products • Entry or exit points guest floors
intended for drinking water • Recreational spaces
distribution and delivery • Business centers / office For drinking water stations
must: functions for guests in guest rooms, they must
• Be approved for use with • Pantry and/or break area be directly piped through
drinking water by a local of Employee Facilities. the building’s water supply
government authority or • And/or other high-traffic to faucets in kitchen or
by a government- zone. pantry room/area.
authorized certification Drinking water stations
body. must be located at easily
• The product has a reachable locations by
weighted wetted guests, visitors and staff (as
average of 0.25% of lead appropriate).
or less, verified by a third
party, or is labelled as AND
ANSI/NSF 372-compliant. Drinking water station must
• Drinking water stations be:
can be directly piped • Designed for water
16
Blue, M.-L. (2019, March 2). What is the carbon footprint of a plastic bottle? Sciencing. Retrieved December 22, 2021, from https://sciencing.com/carbon-footprint-
plastic-bottle-12307187.html
through the building’s bottle-refilling
water supply, or store in • Directly piped through
non-plastic containers the building’s water
designed for refilling supply.
(through third-party • Filtered via the
vendors or suppliers). building’s water
purification system or
AND point-of-use filters.
Quality of water delivered at
drinking water dispensers AND
must be tested via a Provide point-of-use signage
laboratory. Test results must indicating where drinking
be in compliance with the water stations can be
maximum contaminant accessed.
levels as allowed by the
World Health Organization
(WHO) or the US Safe
Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Samples must be taken at
representative locations.
AND
At each drinking water
station, display a signage
indicating water quality.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2 See Urban Level 3.
Drinking water station

Any structure or device that is purposed to serve water for human consumption and is served by a piped
network or designed for refilling. Includes drinking water fountains, water serving stations and faucets in
kitchens and breakout rooms. However, it does not include bathroom faucets or water bottles designed for
single use.
NSF/ANSI 372
Lead Content is an American National Standard that establishes a standardized methodology for the
determination and verification of product compliance to minimize lead contaminants. NSF/ANSI 372 serves as
a basis to establish conformance with these regulations.
Plumbing products
Plumbing products include pipes, fixtures, fittings and solder.
US Safe Drinking Water Act
US Safe Drinking Water Act is a drinking water quality standard set by US Environmental Protection Agency.
As part of the SDWA, EPA has set maximum contaminant levels, as well as treatment requirements for over
90 different contaminants in public drinking water.
World Health Organization Guidelines for drinking water quality

WHO produces international norms on water quality and human health in the form of guidelines that are
used as the basis for regulation and standard setting.
LEED
• Not applicable
BREEAM
• Health and well-being Credit Hea 09: Water Quality
WELL
• W02 Drinking Water Quality
• W03 Basic Water Management
• W04 Enhanced Water Quality
• W06 Drinking Water Promotion
• X01 Material Restrictions
• Section GR2 Signage & Graphics

• Section 2A Lobby Areas
• Section 2B Business Center
• Section 4A Recreation & Amenities
• Section 4B Fitness Center
• Section 6 Meeting Spaces
• Section 7A Guestrooms
• Section 7B Guestroom Corridors / Support
• Section 7C Guest (Concierge) Lounge
• Section 8A Administration Facilities
• Section 8B Employee Facilities
Materials
The materials category refers to management of
recyclables, solid waste, and waste policies. Furthermore,
this theme addresses the environmental impacts of
extracting virgin materials as well as the health impacts
of interior building materials.
Table of Contents
SOLUTION 1. STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES 96
ACTION 1.1 ON-GOING WASTE 96
SOLUTION 2. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT 100
ACTION 2.1 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION 100
ACTION 2.2 MODULAR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 103
SOLUTION 3. RESPONSIBLE SOURCING 106
ACTION 3.1 REGIONAL MATERIALS 106
ACTION 3.2 RAW MATERIALS 109
SOLUTION 4. LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS 114
SOLUTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS 117
ACTION 5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD) 117
SOLUTION 6. MATERIAL INGREDIENTS 89
ACTION 6.1 CHEMICAL INVENTORY 89
SOLUTION 1. STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES
Intent
To reduce the disproportionate burden of landfills and incinerators that is generated by building occupants’
waste hauled to and disposed of in landfills and incinerators through reduction, reuse and recycling service
and education, and to conserve natural resources for future generations.
Financial benefits
• Waste is a sign of inefficiency and the reduction of waste reduces costs. Reduced solid waste volumes
and weights results in direct savings on waste hauling costs. Significant annual savings are gained via
waste management initiatives.21
• Engage next Generation customers that wish to take an active part in waste reduction and recycling
during their hotel stays.
Action 1.1 On-going Waste
Requirements
Overview

Urban All operational areas: Level 1 + Provide a recycling Level 2 + Develop a plan for
Provide a dedicated area for bin with four compartments: reusing or upcycling
the collection and storage of paper, plastics, glass, metals valuable waste.
paper, cardboard, plastics, in guestrooms.
glass, metals. Composting toilets:
Kitchen/F&B spaces only: Use composting toilets in at
BOH: Provide a waste compactor least one zone in the hotel:
Provide dedicated storage and composting bins and public areas, staff zones, or
for batteries and mercury- equipment in the hotel to guestrooms.
containing lamps and manage food waste.
electronic waste.
Composting toilets:
Kitchen/F&B spaces only: Explore feasibility of
Provide a dedicated area for composting toilets in hotel’s
collecting food waste. public areas, staff zones, and
Explore options to treat food guestrooms.
waste on-site through on-
site farm or off-site through
composting facilities.
Impacts

Carbon emissions from the plastic sector will Cost neutral
account for 15% of the global carbon budget by
2050.17 Global food loss and waste generate about
8% of total anthropogenic carbon emissions.
Contribution of food wastage emissions to global
warming is almost equivalent (87%) of global road
transport emissions.18 Increasing resource recovery
means less waste diverted to landfill and less
methane generated from incinerating waste.
Detailed

Urban All operational areas: Level 1 + Provide a recycling See Level 2 + Develop a plan
For all operational areas (all bin with four compartments for reusing or upcycling
areas except guestrooms), for collecting paper, plastics, valuable waste. The plan is
establish storage locations glass, metals in guestrooms. intended at promoting the
for recyclable materials Bins must have appropriate reuse or upcycling of the
which must include at least labeling to facilitate proper most valuable waste. A
mixed paper, corrugated waste sorting and education furniture which is slightly
cardboard, glass, plastic, and among occupants. damaged for example, may
metal. still be used in the BOH or
Kitchen/F&B spaces only: donated to the community
BOH: Provide a waste compactor instead of being sent to
Establish safe storage areas and composting bins and landfill. Certain fixtures
for batteries and mercury- equipment in the hotel to could be repurposed into
containing lamps and manage food waste. trackfields or new furniture.
electronic waste. Before project close-out,
Composting toilets: project team is encouraged
Kitchen/F&B spaces only: Explore feasibility of to develop such plan that
Provide a dedicated area for composting toilets in hotel’s outlines guidance for
food waste storage. public areas, staff zones, and operational team to properly
guestrooms. store valuable waste and
advocating to vendors or
manufacturers to upcycle,
repurpose or recycle such
waste.
Composting toilets:
17
Recycled plastic: An undervalued carbon reduction strategy. Prevented Ocean Plastic. (2021, May 13). Retrieved December 23, 2021, from
https://www.preventedoceanplastic.com/recycled-plastic-an-undervalued-carbon-reduction-strategy/
18
Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations. (n.d.). Food Wastage Footprint & Climate change. Retrieved December 23, 2021, from
https://www.fao.org/3/bb144e/bb144e.pdf
Use composting toilets in at
least one zone in the hotel:
public areas, staff zones, or
guestrooms.
Composting toilet
A composting toilet is a type of dry toilet that treats human waste by a biological process called composting.
Composting toilets do not require a connection to septic tanks or sewer systems unlike flush toilets
Upcycling
Reusing (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the
original.
Waste management
Issues associated with hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation, reuse, recycling, composting,
recovery, incineration, landfill and on-site storage.
LEED
• Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
BREEAM
• Waste Credit Wst 01: Construction waste
WELL
• Materials Feature X09: Waste Management
• Section GR1.9 Building Materials, Products & Equipment

SOLUTION 2. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Intent
Reduce waste that is generated and disposed in landfills due to construction and demolition (C&D) works and
encourage resource efficiency via effective and appropriate management through waste prevention, reusing,
recovering, recycling materials, and conserving resources.
Financial benefits
• Waste is a sign of inefficiency and the reduction of waste reduces costs. Reduced solid waste volumes
and weights results in direct savings on waste hauling costs. Significant annual savings are gained via
waste management initiatives.21
• Expedited construction timeline and construction cost savings through reduction in energy use for
construction and indoor environmental quality issues through prefabricated construction methods.
Action 2.1 Construction Waste Reduction
Requirements
Overview

Urban Prepare a Construction & Level 1 + divert at least 75% Level 1 + divert at least 85%
Demolition Waste C&D waste (by weight) C&D waste (by weight)
Management Plan and
divert at least 50%
construction and demolition
waste (by weight) from
landfill and incineration
facilities. This includes all
waste during demolition,
hoarding and construction.
Acceptable waste streams

include:
⚫ Recycling.
⚫ Donation.
⚫ Reuse.
Impacts

Approximately 40% of the world's annual Cost neutral
consumption of resources is related to the
construction industry, which produces 36% of the
world's total CO2 and 35% of the world's total waste
annually.19 Increasing resource recovery means less
waste diverted to landfill and less methane
generated from incinerating waste.
Detailed

Urban Prepare a Construction & See Urban Level 1. Diversion See Urban Level 2. Diversion
Demolition Waste rate threshold is changed to rate threshold is changed to
Management Plan and 75%. greater or equal to 85%
divert at least 50% of the
total construction and
demolition materials from
landfills and incineration
facilities.
Acceptable waste streams

include:
⚫ Recycling.
⚫ Donation.
⚫ Reuse.
Track all materials generated

by the project from start of
construction (including
demolition and hoarding)
through construction
completion to determine
the project’s total waste
generation. Include all
waste and diverted
materials in the calculation
of total project waste.
Exclude hazardous materials
and land-clearing debris
19
Liu, J., Huang, Z., & Wang, X. (2020). Economic and environmental assessment of carbon emissions from demolition waste based on LCA and
LCC. Sustainability, 12(16), 6683. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12166683
from calculations.
Diversion rate
Materials diverted from landfill, incineration (WTE), and the environment divided the total generation.
Hazardous waste
A solid waste, or combination of solid wastes, which because of its quantity, concentration, or
physical/chemical/infectious characteristics may either cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in
mortality/serious irreversible illness. Hazardous waste might also pose a substantial present or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or
otherwise managed.
Waste management
Issues associated with hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation, reuse, recycling, composting, recovery,
incineration, landfill and on-site storage.
LEED
• Materials and Resources Credit: Construction and demolition waste management
BREEAM
WELL
• Not applicable

• Section GR3 Materials and Products
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Action 2.2 Modular Design & Construction
Requirements
Overview

Urban Conduct a feasibility study of Level 1 + Dedicate one space Level 2 + Implement
suitable modular designed for flexibility and modular construction
construction methods for scalability for customization method for project’s fabric
the project’s fabric and according to needs. and structure.
structure.
AND
AND Use products or systems
Identify potential future that allow easy
functional requirements to replacements.
accommodate change in
functional use.
Impacts

annually.19 Increasing resource recovery means less
waste diverted to landfill and less methane
generated from incinerating waste.
Detailed

Urban Conduct a feasibility study of Level 1 + Dedicate one space Level 2 + Implement
suitable modular within the hotel that is modular construction
construction methods for designed for flexibility and method for project’s fabric
the project’s fabric and scalability for customization and structure:
structure: of use type according to • External walls
• External walls needs. • Cladding
• Cladding • Ground and first floor
• Ground and first floor • Roof
• Roof
Use products or systems
AND that allow easy
Identify potential future replacements:
functional requirements to • Finishes
accommodate change in • Floors
functional use. • Interior walls
• Connections
Strategies may include
layout in standardized grids,
use of inherent finishes to
allow replacement and use
of standardized material
sizes.
Functional adaptability
The ability of a space to be adapted for a change in operational requirements within the same space type or
for use as a different space type.
Modular construction
A construction method whereby free-standing integrated modules (completed with finishes, fixtures and
fittings) are manufactured in a prefabrication factory and then transported to site for installation in a building.
LEED
• Materials and Resources Credit: Construction and demolition waste management
BREEAM
• Waste Credit Wst 06: Functional adaptability
WELL
• Not applicable

SOLUTION 3. RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
Intent
To reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from the extraction and sourcing of raw materials to the project location
by prioritizing local or regional materials, and minimize strain on virgin resources by encouraging selection of
environmentally, economically, and socially preferable products.
Financial benefits
• Reduce costs from transportation and spark new investments through local partnerships or materials
solutions.
• Reduce Scope 3 emissions locally and at the brand-level through responsible materials selection.
• Promote local economy and provide job opportunities to local artisans, and create a positive brand
image in the local community.
Action 3.1 Regional Materials
Requirements
Overview

Urban Source ≥ 10% of permanently Source ≥ 20% of Source ≥ 40% of
installed buildings products permanently installed permanently installed
(by cost) from 500 km of the buildings products (by cost) buildings products (by cost)
project location. from 500 km of the project from 500 km of the project
location. location.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. Source ≥ 30% of
permanently installed
buildings products (by cost)
from 500 km of the project
location.
Impacts

annually.19 This includes transportation-related
carbon emissions from long-distance sourcing of
materials. Transportation alone accounts for 20% of
global carbon emissions.19
Detailed

Urban Source ≥10% of permanently Source ≥20% of permanently Source ≥ 40% of
installed buildings products installed buildings products permanently installed
(by cost) from 500 km of the (by cost) from 500 km of the buildings products (by cost)
project location. project location. from 500 km of the project
location.
Take into account the
extraction and
manufacturing distances.
Both must be within 500 km
of the project location.
It is recommended to
primarily focus on structure
materials as they are
typically used in large
quantity:
⚫ Concrete.
⚫ Concrete blocks.
⚫ Bricks.
⚫ Rebar.
⚫ Steel beams.
⚫ Steel panels, etc.
If structure materials alone

are insufficient to reach the
threshold, consider using
local finishing materials:
⚫ Carpet.
⚫ Wall panels.
⚫ Ceiling panels, etc.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. Source ≥ 30% of
permanently installed
buildings products (by cost)
from 500 km of the project
location.
Distance sourced
Distance from the construction site to the manufacturer location, where the final product is fabricated or
assembled. A distribution facility does not qualify as a product’s manufacturing location.
Materials costs
Materials costs include all expenses to deliver the material to the project site. Materials costs should account
for all taxes and transportation costs incurred by the contractor but exclude any cost for labor and equipment
once the material has been delivered to the site.
Product sourcing
Sourcing of permanently installed buildings materials includes extraction, manufacture, and purchase.
LEED
• Materials and Resources Credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials
BREEAM
• Materials Credit Man 03: Responsible construction practices
WELL
• Not applicable

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Action 3.2 Raw Materials
Requirements
Overview

Urban Prioritize selection of For at least 20% of materials, For at least 40% of materials,
products meeting the below select materials meeting select materials meeting
responsible sourcing criteria: one or more of the below one or more of the below
• Extended producer responsible sourcing criteria: responsible sourcing criteria:
responsibility for • Extended producer • Extended producer
carpets, furniture and responsibility responsibility
electronics. • Responsibly sourced • Responsibly sourced
• Reused materials for wood wood
carpets and furniture. • Reused materials • Reused materials
• Responsibly sourced • Recycled content • Recycled content
wood for all new wood • Alternative concrete • Alternative concrete
products and temporary
wood used during
construction.
• Recycled content for
carpets and furniture.
• Alternative concrete.
Impacts

annually.19 Concrete, for example, is one of the two
largest producers of carbon dioxide, creating 8% of
worldwide anthropogenic emissions.
Detailed

Urban Prioritize selection of For at least 20% (by cost) of For at least 40% (by cost) of
permanently installed permanently installed permanently installed
building products meeting building products, select building products, select
the below responsible products meeting one or products meeting one or
sourcing criteria: more of the below more of the below
• Extended producer responsible sourcing criteria: responsible sourcing criteria:
responsibility for • Extended producer • Extended producer
carpets, furniture and responsibility responsibility
electronics. • Responsibly sourced • Responsibly sourced
Manufacturers wood wood
participate in take-back • Reused materials • Reused materials
programs to give used • Recycled content • Recycled content
products a second life. • Alternative concrete • Alternative concrete
• Reused materials for
Explore opportunities to
salvage, refurbish or
reuse carpets and
furniture.
• Responsibly sourced
wood: All new wood
products and temporary
wood used during
construction (e.g.
formwork, pallets,
scaffolding, sidewalk
protection, guardrails)
must have FSC
Certifications.
• Recycled content for
Explore products made
from recycled content.
• Alternative concrete
that consists of at least
30% fly ash or slag used
as a cement substitute
and 50% recycled
content or recycled
content or reclaimed
aggregate OR 90%
recycled content or
reclaimed aggregate.
Extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility measures undertaken by the maker of a product to accept its own and
sometimes other manufacturers’ products as postconsumer waste at the end of the products’ useful life.
Producers recover and recycle the materials for use in new products of the same type. To count toward credit
compliance, a program must be widely available. For carpet, extended producer responsibility must be
consistent with NSF/ANSI 140–2007. Also known as closed-loop program or product take-back.
Materials costs
Materials costs include all expenses to deliver the material to the project site. Materials costs should account
for all taxes and transportation costs incurred by the contractor but exclude any cost for labor and equipment
once the material has been delivered to the site.
Product sourcing
Sourcing of permanently installed buildings materials includes extraction, manufacture, and purchase.
Raw material
The basic substance from which products are made, such as concrete, glass, gypsum, masonry, metals,
recycled materials (e.g., plastics and metals), oil (petroleum polylactic acid), stone, agrifiber, bamboo, and
wood
Reuse
the reemployment of materials in the same or a related capacity as their original application, thus extending
the lifetime of materials that would otherwise be discarded. Reuse includes the recovery and reemployment
of materials recovered from existing building or construction sites. Also known as salvage.
Recycled content
Defined in accordance with the International Organization of Standards document ISO 14021, Environmental
labels and declarations, Self-declared environmental claims (Type II environmental labeling). Recycled content
is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus one-half the preconsumer recycled content, based on
weight. The recycled fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the cost of assembly to determine the
recycled content value.
• Postconsumer recycled content
Waste generated by households or commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end
users of a product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose
• Preconsumer recycled content
Matter diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process, determined as the percentage
of material, by weight. Examples include planer shavings, sawdust, bagasse, walnut shells, culls, trimmed
materials, overissue publications, and obsolete inventories. The designation excludes rework, regrind, or
scrap materials capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated them (ISO 14021).
Formerly known as postindustrial content.
Wood
Plant-based materials that are eligible for certification under the Forest Stewardship Council. Examples
include bamboo and palm (monocots) as well as hardwoods (angiosperms) and softwoods (gymnosperms).
LEED
• Materials and Resources Credit: Sourcing of Raw Materials
BREEAM
• Materials Credit Man 03: Responsible construction practices
• Waste Credit Wst 02: Recycled aggregates
WELL
• Not applicable

SOLUTION 4. LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS
Intent
To reduce concentration of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, productivity,
and the environment.
Financial benefits
• Reduces legal risk associated with sick-building syndrome.
• Responds to post-pandemic customer demand for healthier interior environments at hotel stays.
• Reduced exposure to harmful substances listed above can help avoid risks of cancer, mesothelioma,
and neurotoxic effects, which can result in financial savings on staff health and sick days.20
Action 4.1 Low-emitting Materials
Requirements
Overview

Urban Choose low-emitting Choose low-emitting Choose low-emitting
materials in at least 2 materials in at least 3 materials in at least 4
category: categories: categories:
⚫ Paints ⚫ Paints ⚫ Paints
⚫ Adhesives ⚫ Adhesives ⚫ Adhesives
⚫ Composite wood ⚫ Composite wood ⚫ Composite wood
⚫ Flooring ⚫ Flooring ⚫ Flooring
⚫ Wall panels ⚫ Wall panels ⚫ Wall panels
⚫ Ceiling ⚫ Ceiling ⚫ Ceiling
⚫ Insulation ⚫ Insulation ⚫ Insulation
⚫ Furniture ⚫ Furniture ⚫ Furniture
Impacts

Not applicable Cost neutral
Detailed

Urban Comply with the Comply with the Comply with the
requirements below for at requirements of Level 1 for at requirements of Level 1 for at
least 2 category: least 3 categories. least 4 categories.
⚫ Paints
20
WELL Building Standard v1 with January 2017 addenda (2017). International WELL Building Institute.
Meet the VOC content
requirements in SCAQMD
Rule 1113 for the paint and
coating products listed in
Table 5 in Appendix.
⚫ Adhesives
Meet the VOC content
requirements in SCAQMD
Rule 1168 for the adhesive
and sealant products listed
in Table 6 in Appendix.
⚫ Composite wood
Choose no-added
formaldehyde (NAF)
composite wood products.
⚫ Flooring
Choose flooring products
certified under one of the
certification schemes listed
⚫ Ceiling
Choose ceiling products
⚫ Wall panels
Choose wall panel products
⚫ Insulation
Choose thermal and
acoustical insulation
products certified under one
of the certification schemes
listed in Table 7 in Appendix.
⚫ Furniture
Choose system furniture
products certified under one
of the certification schemes
listed in Table 7 in Appendix.
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No-Added Formaldehyde (NAF)
NAF composite wood are composite wood products assembled with resins that do not contain formaldehyde.
Such resins include resins made from soy, polyvinyl acetate, or methylene diisocyanate.
LEED
• Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Low-Emitting Materials
BREEAM
• Health and Wellbeing Credit Hea 02: Indoor Air Quality
WELL
• Materials Credit X10: Volatile Compound Reduction
• Materials Credit X11: Long-Term Emission Control
• Materials Credit X12: Short-Term Emission Control

SOLUTION 5. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS
Intent
To encourage the use of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available and that
have environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts.
Financial benefits
• Brand recognition for using third-party verified, sustainably produced materials and products.
• Reduces legal risk associated with sick-building syndrome.
• Products with EPD labels are long lasting and bring cost savings over time due to reduced
replacement cost.
• Spark new investments from new partnerships with sustainable materials suppliers or vendors.
Action 5.1 Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
Requirements
Overview

Urban Use at least 10 products with Use at least 20 products Use at least 40 products
an EPD sourced from at with an EPD sourced from at with an EPD sourced from at
least 5 different least 5 different least 5 different
manufacturers manufacturers manufacturers
Impacts

world's total CO2 annually.19 Environmental Product
Declarations communicate transparent data on
carbon and environmental impact of a building
product.
Detailed

Urban Use at least 10 distinct Use at least 20 distinct Use at least 40 distinct
permanently installed permanently installed permanently installed
products with an EPD products with an EPD products with an EPD
sourced from at least 5 sourced from at least 5 sourced from at least 5
different manufacturers. different manufacturers. different manufacturers.
Product-specific and Product-specific and Product-specific and
industry-wide EPDs are industry-wide EPDs are industry-wide EPDs are
acceptable as long as they acceptable as long as they acceptable as long as they
are reviewed by a third- are reviewed by a third- are reviewed by a third-
party. party. party.
All and any product All and any product All and any product
permanently installed on permanently installed on permanently installed on
the project are eligible, from the project are eligible, from the project are eligible, from
a steel beam to a door a steel beam to a door a steel beam to a door
hardware. hardware. hardware.
Environmental Product Declaration
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a transparent, objective report that communicates what a
product is made of and how it impacts the environment across its entire life cycle. The EPD provides
information about a product's impact upon the environment, such as global warming potential, smog
creation, ozone depletion and water pollution.
Recognized EPD Labels
Labels for environmental product declaration provide internationally recognised ingredients list for products
that shows where it comes from, what it is made from, and where it goes at the end of its life. The list of
internationally recognized EPD labels includes the following:
⚫ A Declare label by the International Living Future Institute.
⚫ A Health Product Declaration (HPD) published in the HPD Public Repository, operated by the Health
Product Declaration Collaborative
⚫ A Cradle-to-Cradle Certified™ product, or a product with a Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to
Cradle Products Innovation Institute
⚫ A Product Lens Certification™, operated by UL
⚫ A Product Health Declaration, operated by Global Green Tag
LEED
• MRc2 Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
BREEAM
• Materials Credit Mat 01 Life Cycle Impacts
WELL
• Materials X07.3 Select Products with Third-Party Verified Ingredients

SOLUTION 6. MATERIAL INGREDIENTS
Intent
To reduce the use of hazardous ingredients in building materials including those that are environmental
contaminants and/or pose human health hazards and mitigate exposure to potentially harmful substances of
construction workers and building users
Financial benefits
• Reduced exposure to harmful substances listed above can help avoid risks of cancer, mesothelioma,
and neurotoxic effects, which can result in financial savings on staff health and sick days.20
Action 6.1 Chemical Inventory
Requirements
Overview

a disclosed chemical with a disclosed chemical with a disclosed chemical
inventory sourced from at inventory sourced from at inventory sourced from at
manufacturers manufacturers manufacturers
Impacts

Detailed

a disclosed chemical with a disclosed chemical with a disclosed chemical
inventory sourced from at inventory sourced from at inventory sourced from at
manufacturers. manufacturers. manufacturers
The following requirements The following requirements The following requirements

must be met: must be met: must be met:
⚫ Have ingredients ⚫ Have ingredients ⚫ Have ingredients
inventoried to 100 ppm. inventoried to 100 ppm. inventoried to 100 ppm.
⚫ Meet one of the ⚫ Meet one of the ⚫ Meet one of the
following: following: following:
(1) Product is free of (1) Product is free of (1) Product is free of
compounds listed in the compounds listed in the compounds listed in the
Living Building Living Building Living Building
Challenge’s Red List Challenge’s Red List Challenge’s Red List
v.4.0. v.4.0. v.4.0.
(2) Product meets the (2) Product meets the (2) Product meets the
chemical thresholds in chemical thresholds in chemical thresholds in
the Cradle to Cradle the Cradle to Cradle the Cradle to Cradle
Basic Level Restricted Basic Level Restricted Basic Level Restricted
Substances List, version Substances List, version Substances List, version
2 2 2
(3) Product does not (3) Product does not (3) Product does not
contain compounds contain compounds contain compounds
listed in REACH listed in REACH listed in REACH
Restriction, Restriction, Restriction,
Authorization and SHVC Authorization and SHVC Authorization and SHVC
lists. lists. lists.
(4) Product meets an (4) Product meets an Product meets an
optimization path listed optimization path listed optimization path listed
under ‘Advanced under ‘Advanced under ‘Advanced Inventory
Inventory & Inventory & & Assessment’ in
Assessment’ in Option 2 Assessment’ in Option 2 Option 2 of LEED v4.1 credit
of LEED v4.1 credit of LEED v4.1 credit ‘Building Product Disclosure
‘Building Product ‘Building Product and Optimization - Material
Disclosure and Disclosure and Ingredients’.
Optimization - Material Optimization - Material
Ingredients’. Ingredients’. All and any product
permanently installed on
All and any product All and any product the project are eligible, from
permanently installed on permanently installed on a steel beam to a door
the project are eligible, from the project are eligible, from hardware.
a steel beam to a door a steel beam to a door
hardware. hardware.
Chemical inventory
A Chemical Inventory refers to the list of ingredients that record chemicals and other hazardous materials
used for producing a material or product.
LEED
• MRc4 Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients
BREEAM
• Materials Credit Hea02 Life Cycle Impacts
WELL
• Materials X07.1 Select Products with Disclosed Ingredients
• Materials X07.2 Select Products with Enhanced Ingredient Disclosure
• Materials X07.3 Select Products with Third-Party Verified Ingredients
• Materials X08.1 Select Materials with Enhanced Chemical Restrictions

Wellness
Wellness relates to a buildings access to a clean interior
environment, promotion of casual fitness through design
features, relaxation spaces, inclusive design, and locally food
production. The actions within this category focus on the
general health and mindfulness of all staff and guests.
Table of Contents
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR AIR QUALITY 124
ACTION 1.1 VENTILATION DESIGN 124
ACTION 1.2 AIR FILTRATION 127
ACTION 1.3 IAQ SENSORS 98
ACTION 1.4 COMBUSTION-FREE ENVIRONMENT 133
SOLUTION 2. CIRCADIAN LIGHTING 136
ACTION 2.1 CIRCADIAN LIGHTING 136
SOLUTION 3. ACTIVE DESIGN 139
ACTION 3.1 STAIRCASE DESIGN 139
ACTION 3.2 ERGONOMIC WORKSTATIONS 140
SOLUTION 4. MINDFUL SPACES 143
ACTION 4.1 BIOPHILIC DESIGN 143
ACTION 4.2 RESTORATIVE ZONES 148
SOLUTION 5. INCLUSIVE DESIGN 150
ACTION 5.1 ACCESSIBILITY, UNIVERSALITY, AND DIVERSITY 150
SOLUTION 6. FARM-TO-TABLE 154
ACTION 6.1 ON-SITE FARMING 154
ACTION 6.2 ON-SITE MICROBREWERY 157
SOLUTION 1. INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Intent
To provide a clean indoor environment to guests and staff through design and monitoring technology.
Financial benefits
• Maintaining high indoor air quality can result in financial savings associated with reduced health risks
from respiratory disease, reduced allergies and asthma, and reduced Sick Building Syndrome.
• Identification of unhealthy levels of CO2 and VOCs can help improve staff productivity and reduce sick
days and staff turnover.
• Instant performance feedback via IAQ monitoring mechanisms can result in financial savings of 5%-
15%21.
Provide a pleasant guest experience and mitigate risk of public health liability for poor indoor air
quality in guest areas.
Action 1.1 Ventilation Design
Requirements
Overview

Urban Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated
Spaces: Spaces: Spaces:
Provide fresh air supply rates Provide fresh air supply rates Provide fresh air supply rates
per ASHRAE 62.1-2016. exceeding ASHRAE 62.1-2016 exceeding ASHRAE 62.1-2016
by 15%. by 30%.
AND AND
Provide operable windows. Provide operable windows.
Resort Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated
See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2. See Urban Level 3.
Naturally Ventilated Naturally Ventilated Naturally Ventilated

Design in accordance with Resort Level 1 + Provide N/A
ASHRAE 62.1-2016 natural vents and windows that are
ventilation design permanently open or have
requirements, with respect controls to prevent their
to ceiling height and closure during periods of
World Green Building Council (2013). The Business Case for Green Building: A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants. Accessed
21
Oct. 24, 2017 via http://www.worldgbc.org/sites/default/files/Business_Case_For_Green_Building_Report_WEB_2013-04-11-2.pdf
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window size. occupancy.
Impacts

Detailed

For all occupied spaces, For all occupied spaces, For all occupied spaces,
provide fresh air supply rates provide fresh air supply rates provide fresh air supply rates
per ASHRAE 62.1-2016, exceeding ASHRAE 62.1- exceeding ASHRAE 62.1-
Sections 4, 5, 6.2, 6.5, and 7. 2016, by 15%. 2016, by 30%.
AND AND
Provide operable windows. Provide operable windows.

Design in accordance with Resort Level 1 + Provide N/A
ASHRAE 62.1-2016 natural vents and windows that are
ventilation design permanently open or have
requirements, with controls to prevent their
addendum l, Sections 4, closure during periods of
6.4.1, 6.4.3, 6.4.4, and 6.5. occupancy.
If the hotel is a historic

building:
If the hotel is located in a
building registered as a local
or national historic building,
meet the requirements of
ASHRAE 62.1-2016 with
addendum l, Sections 4,
6.4.1.1-6.4.1.6, 6.4.3, 6.4.4, and
6.5.
Occupied space
An enclosed space intended for human activities, excluding those spaces that are intended primarily for other
purposes, such as storage rooms and equipment rooms, and that are occupied by guests and/or staff.
LEED
• Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
• Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
BREEAM
• Health and Well-being Credit Hea 02: Indoor air quality
WELL
• Air Feature A03: Ventilation Design
• Air Feature A06: Enhanced Ventilation Design
Action 1.2 Air Filtration
Requirements
Overview

Urban Entryway systems at hotel Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated
entrances Spaces: Spaces:
Level 1 + Accommodate Provide one of the following:
AND additional rack space for • Activated carbon filter
Mechanically Ventilated activated carbon filter or • Media filter with PM2.5
Spaces: additional media filter with removal of ≥90%.
Particulate filters of MERV 13 higher MERV rating. • UVGI
or equivalent rating
AND
Staff zones: Utilize
standalone air purification or
cleaning devices, one per
regularly occupied zone.

N/A N/A N/A
Impacts

Detailed

Urban Install permanent entryway Mechanically Ventilated Mechanically Ventilated
systems at hotel’s regularly Spaces: Spaces:
used exterior entrances. The Level 1 + Accommodate Provide one of the following:
permanent entryway system additional rack space for • Activated carbon filter
should be at least 3 meters activated carbon filter or • Media filter with PM2.5
long. additional media filter with removal of ≥90% (e.g.,
The selected product should higher MERV rating (e.g. MERV 14 or F8)
be appropriate for the MERV 14 or F8). • UVGI within the ducts to
project’s climate. Areas with treat the moving air
high precipitation, for • Upper-room UVGI.
example, may need to install
more absorbent mats to AND
prevent occupants from Staff zones: Utilize
slipping. standalone air purification or
cleaning devices, one per
AND regularly occupied zone. The
Mechanically Ventilated device must be equipped
Spaces: with activated carbon filter,
Particulate filters of MERV 13 HEPA filter, or media filter
or equivalent rating with PM2.5 removal of ≥90%
(e.g., MERV 14 or F8) or UVGI.

N/A N/A N/A
Activated carbon filter

Activated carbon has special properties that allow it to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, and
other gaseous pollutants from the air. It accomplishes this in a way that is different from other air purifiers like
HEPA that only filter particle pollution from the air.
HEPA filter
HEPA filter, also known as high-efficiency particulate absorbing filter and high-efficiency particulate
arrestance filter, is an efficiency standard of air filter.
MERV
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, commonly known as MERV, is a measurement scale designed by
ASHRAE to report the effectiveness of air filters in more detail than other ratings.
Permanent entryway systems

Permanent entryway systems catch and hold dirt particles and prevent contamination of the building
interior. Acceptable permanent entryway systems include the following:
• Permanently installed grates
• Grilles
• Slotted systems that allow for cleaning underneath
• Rollout mats
• Carpet tile specifically designed for entryway system or similar use
• Other materials manufactured for use as an entryway system or similar that performs at least as well
as the above systems
Typical building carpeting is not an acceptable permanent entryway system.
Regularly used exterior entrance

Frequently used means of gaining access to the hotel. Examples include the main hotel entrance as well as
any building entryways attached to parking structures, underground parking garages, underground
pathways, or outside spaces. Atypical entrances, emergency exits, atriums, connections between concourses,
and interior spaces are not included.
UVGI
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is a disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or
inactivate microorganisms by destroying nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to
perform vital cellular function.
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
• Air Feature A09: Pollution Infiltration Management
• Air Feature A12: Air Filtration
• Air Feature A13: Enhanced Supply Air

Action 1.3 IAQ Sensors
Requirements
Overview

Provide monitoring Demand-controlled • Integrate CO2 sensors in
mechanism for outdoor ventilation equipped with Level 2 with hotel's BMS
airflow. CO2 sensors at minimum system.
setpoint 800 ppm. • Install CO2, PM2.5, PM10,
TVOC, O3 monitoring
sensors in common
areas, guestrooms and
major staff zones.

N/A Design or engineer to keep Level 2 + Install CO2, PM2.5,
CO2 levels in the breathing PM10, TVOC, O3 monitoring
zones below 900 ppm. sensors in all guestrooms,
common areas and all major
staff zones.
Impacts

Detailed

Provide monitoring Demand-controlled • CO2 sensors used for
mechanism for outdoor ventilation equipped with demand-controlled
airflow. CO2 sensors at minimum ventilation in Level 2
setpoint 800 ppm. should be integrated
with the hotel's BMS
system.
• Install CO2, PM2.5, PM10,
TVOC, O3 monitoring
sensors in guestrooms,
common areas and all
major staff zones.
Sensors should be
integrated with the
hotel's BMS system.
Digital displays of
sensors must be placed
in each zone to display
IAQ to occupants.
Provide monitoring See Urban Level 2. See Urban Level 3.
mechanism for outdoor
airflow. Naturally Ventilated Naturally Ventilated
Spaces: Spaces:
Naturally Ventilated Design or engineer to keep Level 2 + Install CO2, PM2.5,
Spaces: CO2 levels in the breathing PM10, TVOC, O3 monitoring
N/A zones below 900 ppm. sensors in guestrooms,
common areas and all major
staff zones. Sensors should
be integrated with the
hotel's BMS system. Digital
displays of sensors must be
placed in each zone to
display IAQ to occupants.
Demand-controlled ventilation
Demand controlled ventilation is a feedback control method to maintain indoor air quality that automatically
adjusts the ventilation rate provided to a space in response to changes in conditions such as indoor pollutant
concentration (e.g. CO2).
Monitoring mechanism for outdoor airflow

The monitoring device must be capable of measuring the minimum outdoor air intake flow and be capable of
measuring the design minimum outdoor air intake flow with an accuracy of +/–10%. Devices must be provided
for all mechanical ventilation systems with outdoor air intake flow greater than 1000 cfm (472 L/s). An alarm
must indicate when the outdoor airflow value varies by 15% or more from the setpoint.
LEED
BREEAM
WELL
• Air Feature A06: Enhanced Ventilation Design
• Air Feature A08: Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness

Action 1.4 Combustion-Free Environment
Requirements
Overview

Urban Prohibit smoking indoors Level 1 + Use all-electric or Level 2 + Explore electric-
and outdoors. Designate district heating/cooling- based alternatives for:
outdoor smoking areas at supplied equipment, except: • Commercial kitchen
least 7.5 m away from the • Commercial cooking equipment that will
hotel building. equipment minimize impacts of
• Barbeque sites for combustion
AND guests, and • Emergency backup
Install no-smoking signage • Ornamental outdoor power
and no-idling signage at all fireplaces
vehicle drop-off and parking • Emergency backup
areas. power
In-room fireplaces are

prohibited.
Impacts

All-electric equipment contributes to minimizing Cost neutral
Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from
owned or controlled sources.
Detailed

Urban Smoke-Free Environment: Level 1 + Use all-electric or Level 2 + Explore electric-
• Prohibit smoking inside district heating/cooling- based alternatives for:
the building, including supplied equipment, except: • Commercial kitchen
all balconies and • Commercial cooking equipment that will
terraces. Smoking room equipment minimize impacts of
is not allowed. • Barbeque sites for combustion
• Designate outdoor guests, and • Emergency backup
smoking areas located • Ornamental outdoor power
at least 7.5 m (or the fireplaces
maximum extent • Emergency backup
allowable by local codes) power
from all entries, outdoor
air intakes, and operable In-room fireplaces are
windows. prohibited.
AND If combustion must be used

Signages: for emergency backup
• No-smoking signage in power, propane generators
every guestroom, public are recommended; diesel or
corridors, rooftop and natural gas backup
outdoor podiums, and generators are acceptable
all public entrances. The only if propane backup
signage must indicate generators pose danger or
no-smoking policy for all negative environmental or
tobacco products, functional impact.
including cannabis and
e-cigarettes.
• No-idling signages at all
vehicle drop-off and
parking areas.
Combustion
Any burning or combustion of fossil fuels or wood products.
District heating or cooling

Thermal energy delivered to a building from an outside source, which can serve a community or an entire city.
LEED
• Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
BREEAM
WELL
• Air Feature A02: Smoke-Free Environment
• Air Feature A10: Combustion Minimization
• Section GR2 Signage & Graphics

• Section 15 Mechanical Systems
SOLUTION 2. CIRCADIAN LIGHTING
Intent
Connect guests and employees with the outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and reduce the use of
electrical lighting by increasing use of natural light. Circadian lighting mimics natural light patterns to help
jet-lagged guests adjust to their new time zones and harmonize with their surroundings.
Financial benefits
• Replacement of electrical lighting with natural light can result in direct financial savings for lighting
operations.
• Addresses guest needs and supports a mindful sleeping environment. 80% of travelers have trouble
sleeping when staying away from home. According to t research, the biggest causes of a restless
night’s sleep for those traveling are different environment, unfamiliar noises, and working late. 22
• Lack of natural light can increase health hazards by 26%.20
Action 2.1 Circadian Lighting
Requirements
Overview

Urban Design to provide introduce Level 1 + Design to mimic Level 2 + Minimize electric
natural light in guestrooms natural light patterns light glare by designing
and staff zones and through programming of spaces with Unified Glare
workstations. color temperatures. Rating (UGR) of 16 or lower.
AND AND AND

Provide manual window Guest rooms: Provide exterior shading
shading or shading Provide programmable color through façade design.
automated through daylight temperature controls via
sensors. visual display in the
guestrooms.
Staff zones:
Provide dimmable/multi-
level lighting and/or color
temperature control at each
zone/room.
22
IHG pilots new lighting technology to help guests sleep better. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. (n.d.). Retrieved November 27, 2021, from
https://www.ihgplc.com/news-and-media/news-releases/2019/ihg-pilots-new-lighting-technology-to-help-guests-sleep-better.
Impacts

Lighting accounts for nearly 5% of global CO2 Cost recoverable
5
commercial buildings through electricity.10

Prioritizing daylight reduces the amount of
electrical lighting fixtures and hence electricity and
Scope 2 emissions.
Detailed

Urban Daylight: Level 1 + At lobbies, lift Level 2 + Minimize electric
Design to provide introduce lobbies, guest hallways, and light glare by designing
natural light in guestrooms Business Centres, design to spaces with Unified Glare
and staff zones and mimic natural light patterns Rating (UGR) of 16 or lower.
workstations. Evaluate through programming of
feasibility of lightwells and color temperatures, e.g. long AND
skylights. wave-length, amber light at Provide exterior shading
dawn and blue light during through façade design.
AND the day.
Interior shading:
Provide manual window AND
shading or shading Guest rooms:
automated through daylight Provide programmable
sensors. lighting controls via visual
display in the guestrooms to
adjust or automate color
temperatures.
Staff zones:
Provide dimmable/multi-
level lighting and/or color
temperature control (at least
three levels--on/off/mid-
level) at each zone/room.
Circadian lighting
Lighting design that syncs with human body’s circadian rhythm––an internal clock that keeps the body's
hormone levels and biological processes on a roughly 24-hour cycle, even in continuous darkness.
Unified Glare Control (UGR)

UGR is a metric used to predict discomfort glare in interior spaces by considering direct light.
LEED
• Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Interior Lighting
• Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Daylight
BREEAM
• Health and Well-being Credit Hea 01: Visual comfort
WELL
• Light Feature L01: Light Exposure
• Light Feature L02: Visual Lighting Design
• Light Feature L03: Circadian Lighting Design
• Light Feature L04: Electric Light Glare Control
• Light Feature L05: Daylight Design Strategies
• Light Feature L09: Occupant Lighting Control

• Section 6 Meeting Spaces
• Section 8B Employee facilities
SOLUTION 3. ACTIVE DESIGN
Intent
To promote casual fitness and reduce sedentary behavior through accessible, safe, and visually appealing
stairs and provide ergonomic workstations for staff.
Financial benefits
• Incorporating designs that support physical activity can reduce health risks associated with sedentary
behavior, thus reducing financial costs for related medical problems. Investments in wellness related
building features results in significant financial return.23
• Reduce risk of occupational health of staff from rigid seated or standing work positions.
• Attract fitness-focused guests that enjoy integrating physical activities as part of their daily routine.
Action 3.1 Staircase Design
Requirements
Overview

Urban Point-of-decision signage at Level 1 + At least one Level 2 + visually appealing
elevator/escalator banks + common staircase that is staircases.
allow guest & staff access to clearly visible from the
staircase that services all hotel's main entrance.
floors.
Impacts

Promotion of staircase use may contribute to Cost neutral
reduced energy consumption from
elevators/escalators.
Detailed

Urban Provide point-of-decision Level 1 + Provide at least one Level 2 + Design visually
signage at elevator/escalator common staircase that is appealing staircases, by
banks to encourage guests & clearly visible from the incorporating elements such
staff to prioritize staircase hotel's main entrance. as wall art, encouraging
use. messaging, music, daylight,
or greeneries)
23
What’s the Hard Return on Employee Wellness Programs? (2010). Harvard Business Review. Accessed on Nov. 18, 2017 via https://hbr.org/2010/12/whats-the-hard-
return-on-employee-wellness-programs
Staircases must allow guest
& staff access and service all
floors.
Point-of-decision
The point at which a choice or decision must be made. Point-of-decision prompts may include physical or
digital signage or other cues used to educate, encourage and/or motivate individuals toward a desired
behavior or selection.
LEED
• Not applicable
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Movement Feature V03: Circulation Network

• Section 12 Elevators
Action 3.2 Ergonomic Workstations
Requirements
Overview

Urban Provide ergonomic chair Level 1 + Ergonomic Level 2 + Sit-stand desks and
and anti-fatigue mat for all workstations for all business adjustable monitors at all
staff workstations. functions exclusive for guest staff workstations.
use.
Impacts

Detailed

Urban Provide height-adjustable Level 1 + All business Level 2 + Provide sit-stand
chair and anti-fatigue mat functions exclusive for guest desks and adjustable
for all staff workstations use should have ergonomic monitors at all staff
workstations (adjustable workstations.
monitor, desk, and seats)
Workstation
A location that is outfitted with furnishings, accessories and equipment (e.g., desk or work surface, chair,
computer) for users to perform tasks ascribed to their job function. Excludes furnishings in conference rooms
or breakout rooms.
LEED
• Innovation Credit: Ergonomic workstations for computer users
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Movement Feature V02: Ergonomic Workstation Design

• Section 8A Administration facilities
• Section 8B Employee facilities
• Section 8C Engineering and maintenance facilities
• Section 12 Elevators
SOLUTION 4. MINDFUL SPACES
Intent
To provide spaces for guests and staff that promote a restorative environment and encourage relief from
mental fatigue and stress.
Financial benefits
• Enhance experience of guests using business centers by providing a place of respite from work.
• Increase staff productivity and general mental wellness and reduce work-related stress.
• 36% more guests spend time in hotel lobbies with biophilic design elements compared to more
traditional lobby spaces.24
• Guests are willing to pay 23% more for hotel rooms that offer views of biophilic elements such as the
ocean.25
Action 4.1 Biophilic Design
Requirements
Overview

Urban Create a biophilic design Level 1 + introduce biophilic Level 2 + introduce interior
plan for hotel's exteriors and elements, addressing three biophilic elements,
interiors, which includes an of each biophilic element addressing five of each
investigation of how category (see TABLE biophilic element category
biophilic elements will be – BIOPHILIC DESIGN (see TABLE – BIOPHILIC
intentionally introduced in ELEMENTS) in all public DESIGN ELEMENTS) in all
the hotel’s master-planning, areas. guestrooms, business
landscape, architectural and functions, and staff
interior design. workstation areas.
Resort Urban Level 1 + Introduce See Urban Level 3. See Urban Level 3.
biophilic elements
addressing one of each
biophilic element category
(see TABLE – BIOPHILIC
DESIGN ELEMENTS) in all
public areas.
24
Second Human Spaces Report, Interface and Terrapin Bright Green. https://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/report/human-spaces-2-0/
25
Biophilic Design – Connecting With Nature To Improve Health & Well Being. Oliver Heath Design. https://www.oliverheath.com/biophilic-design-connecting-
nature-improve-health-well/
Impacts

Indoor greeneries are shown to act as an effective Cost neutral
air filtration method , which could reduce the
26
energy required for operating mechanical

ventilation.
Detailed

Urban Create a biophilic design Level 1 + introduce biophilic Level 2 + introduce interior
plan for hotel's exteriors and elements, addressing three biophilic elements,
interiors and integrate of each biophilic element addressing five of each
biophilic design elements category (see TABLE biophilic element category
deliberately into hotel’s – BIOPHILIC DESIGN (see TABLE – BIOPHILIC
master-planning concept, ELEMENTS), in all public DESIGN ELEMENTS) in all
landscape, architectural and areas. guestrooms, business
interiors design. Note that functions, and staff
landscaping alone is not a workstation areas.
sufficient biophilic design
strategy.
Resort Introduce biophilic See Urban Level 3. See Urban Level 3.
elements addressing one of
each biophilic element
category (see TABLE
– BIOPHILIC DESIGN
ELEMENTS) in all public
areas. Note that landscaping
alone is not a sufficient
biophilic design strategy.
Biophilia
Biophilia is defined as the innate human instinct to connect with nature and other living beings. Biophilic
design has been found to support cognitive function, physical health, and psychological well-being.
Biophilic design elements

Biophilic design elements and their corresponding attributes are shown below27.
26
Gensler. (2018). Why walls should live - Gensler. Retrieved December 23, 2021, from
https://www.gensler.com/uploads/document/568/file/GenslerResearch_Green%20walls_lores_2018.pdf
27
From Biophilic Design: The Theory, Science, and Practice of Bringing Buildings to Life by Stephen R. Kellert, Judith H Heerwagen, and Martin L. Mador.
TABLE – BIOPHILIC DESIGN ELEMENTS AND THEIR CORRESPONDING ATTRIBUTES
BIOPHILIC DESIGN ELEMENTS AND THEIR CORRESPONDING ATTRIBUTES
Environmental features Natural shapes + forms Natural patterns + processes
• Color • Botanical motifs • Sensory variability
• Water • Tree + columnar supports • Information richness
• Air • Animal (mainly vertebrate) • Age, change, and the patina
• Natural ventilation motifs of time
• Plants • Shells + spirals • Growth + efflorescence
• Animals • Egg, oval, and tubular forms • Central focal point
• Natural materials • Arches, vaults, domes • Patterned wholes
• Views + vistas • Shapes resisting straight lines • Bounded spaces
• Façade greening + right angles • Transitional spaces
• Geology + landscape • Simulation of natural features • Linked series + chains
• Habitats + ecosystems • Biomorphy • Integration of parts to wholes
• Geomorphology • Complementary contrasts
• Biomimicry • Dynamic balance + tension
• Fractals
• Hierarchically organized ratios
+ scales
Light + space Place-based relationships Evolved human-nature
• Natural light • Geographic connection to relationships
• Filtered + diffused light place • Prospect + refuge
• Light + shadow • Historic connection to place • Order + complexity
• Reflected light • Ecological connection to • Curiosity + enticement
• Light pools place • Change + metamorphosis
• Warm light • Cultural connection to place • Security + protection
• Light as shape + form • Indigenous materials • Mastery + control
• Spaciousness • Landscape orientation • Affection + attachment
• Spatial variability • Landscape features that • Attraction + beauty
• Space as shape + form define building form • Exploration + discovery
• Spatial harmony • Landscape ecology • Information + cognition
• Inside-outside spaces • Integration of culture + • Fear + awe
ecology • Reverence + spirituality
• Spirit of place
• Avoiding placelessness
LEED
• Innovation Credit: Designing with Nature, Biophilic Design for the Indoor Environment
BREEAM
• Health Credit 10: Biophilic design
WELL
• Mind Feature M02: Nature and Place
• Mind Feature M09: Enhanced Access to Nature

• Section 3 F&B, FOH
• Section 4C Swimming Pools
• Section 4D Spa
• Section 6 Meeting spaces
Action 4.2 Restorative Zones
Requirements
Overview

Urban Evaluate feasibility of Designate restorative spaces Level 2 + Provide restorative
designating restorative available for all guests that is spaces for staff.
spaces for guests and staff in designed for relaxation,
the hotel. restoration, and meditation.
Impacts

Detailed

Urban Evaluate feasibility of Designate restorative spaces Level 2 + Provide restorative
designating restorative available for all guests that is spaces for staff, which
spaces for guests and staff in designed for relaxation, cannot be shared with
the hotel. See definition restoration, and meditation. guests and made specifically
below. • The restorative space available for staff use.
may be indoor or • The restorative space
outdoor and may be may be indoor or
made up on a single or outdoor and may be
multiple spaces. made up on a single or
• At least one restorative multiple spaces.
space must be available • At least one restorative
in or near business space must be available
functions for guests. in or near employee
• Provide a comfortable facilities.
environment, • Provide a comfortable
considering lighting, environment,
sound, thermal comfort, considering lighting,
seating arrangements, sound, thermal comfort,
calming colors, natural seating arrangements,
elements, and visual calming colors, natural
privacy. elements, and visual
privacy.
Restorative zone/space
Restorative spaces are spaces that provide an environment that encourages and promotes relaxation and has
the ability to restore one's health, e.g. meditation rooms, quiet zones, etc. and must provide visual and
acoustic privacy and a calm environment. Restorative spaces must be used solely for relaxation and should be
clearly distinguished from workstations, circulation areas, physical activity zones, or other zones whose
primary use type is not for relaxation.
LEED
• Not applicable
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Mind Feature M07: Restorative Spaces

SOLUTION 5. INCLUSIVE DESIGN
Intent
To design community-centric hotels that are accessible, comfortable and usable for people of all backgrounds
and abilities.
Financial benefits
• Position brand as an inclusive hotel to guests. Attract next Generation customers and staff that seek
inclusive amenities at hotels.
• Mitigate risk of health disparities from inequitable hotel design.
• Build a culture of health and inclusiveness among staff by providing community amenities,
increasing their productivity and workplace satisfaction.
Action 5.1 Accessibility, Universality, and Diversity
Requirements
Overview

Urban Meet local standard for Level 1 + Provide at least one Level 2 + Provide at least two
Accessible Design for Family Restroom in the Mother's Room in the hotel
exterior and interior spaces. hotel. (one for staff area and guest-
Designate 2% of guestrooms accessible area,
for the disabled. Consider respectively).
physical access,
development and
intellectual health,
wayfinding, assistive
technology, and safety.
AND
Provide gender-inclusive
(single-user) restrooms.
Impacts

Detailed

Urban Meet local standard for Level 1 + Provide at least one Level 2 + Provide at least two
Accessible Design for Family Restroom with infant Mother's Room in the hotel
exterior and interior spaces. changing tables per non- (one for staff area and guest-
Designate 2% of guestrooms guestroom floor or zone (e.g. accessible area, respectively)
for the disabled. lobbies, staff zones, F&B or with a calm and comfortable
retail arcade), as suitable in a environment, as suitable in a
Accommodate a diverse quantity that meets current quantity that meets current
range of occupant abilities and anticipated demand. and anticipated demand.
and needs throughout the
hotel, through consideration The Mother's Room must
of the following strategies in have the following
design: amenities:
• Physical access (e.g. • infant changing table
stair-free entrances, • comfortable seating for
step-free egrees, the mother
operable windows, • insulated cooler
automatic doors) • sink, faucet, paer towel
• Developmental and dispenser and soap
intellectual health (e.g. • storage space for
to accommodate pumping supplies
sensory requirements of • room booking system
neurodiverse (only for staff areas)
individuals)
• Wayfinding (e.g.
signage, tactile maps,
symbols, auditory cues,
information systems)
• Assistive technology (e.g.
audio and visual
equipment, web access)
• Safety (e.g. lighting or
clear sightlines to
increase feelings of
security).
AND
Provide gender-inclusive
(single-user) restrooms
at guest lobbies,
Business Centres, F&B
spaces, and all associate
office functions.
Accessible
Structurally designed to support the physical use of built spaces and amenities by individuals of all abilities.
Single-user restroom
A restroom designed for single-occupant use, as compared to multi-user bathrooms equipped with facilities
that accommodate multiple users simultaneously.
Universal design
Practices that enable environments to be accessed, understood and used by all people regardless of personal
identity, ability or circumstances to the fullest extent possible, while limiting the need for adaptation or
specialized design for different groups. This is also referred to as inclusive design.
LEED
• Innovation Credit: Inclusive Design
BREEAM
• Health Credit Hea 06: Safety and security
WELL
• Water Feature W08: Hygiene Support
• Community Feature C09: New Mother Support
• Community Feature C13: Accessibility and Universal Design
• Section GR1 Overview & project administration

• Section GR3 Signage & graphics
• Section 4C Swimming Pools
• Section 4D Spa
• Section 5 Retail
• Section 6 Meeting spaces
SOLUTION 6. FARM-TO-TABLE
Intent
To reduce carbon emissions from importing food and beverages and promote the uptake of innovative urban
food production strategies, and supply part of the hotel’s vegetable, herb, fruit and beverage needs.
Financial benefits
• Present a unique F&B point of view & experience for customers through engagement and
collaboration
• Reduces transportation costs and food miles/carbon emissions from sourcing imported, high-value
crops and drinks.
• Mitigate pesticide soil contamination and deforestation for agricultural purposes.
Action 6.1 On-Site Farming
Requirements
Overview

Urban Evaluate feasibility for urban Provide an urban farm and Level 2 + enhanced urban
farm for onsite food permanent agricultural farm size requirements +
production. infrastructure. enable guest access by
providing a walkway (if
Minimum required size for outdoors) and dedicate a
urban farm: 3% of total hotel gardening workshop area
GFA. for guests and staff. Install
informative signage
explaining the urban farm's
features for guests.
Minimum required size for

urban farm: 5% of total hotel
GFA.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2, but with See Urban Level 3, but with
enhanced size enhanced size
requirements. requirements.
Minimum required size for Minimum required size for

urban farm: 10% of total urban farm: 15% of total
resort GFA. resort GFA.
Impacts

Transportation alone accounts for 20% of global Cost recoverable
carbon emissions. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Especially for r
emote locations, an on-site farm can significantly
reduce the need to source imported foods, while
also reducing our strain on prime farmlands.
Detailed

Urban Evaluate feasibility for urban Provide an urban farm at Level 2 and with higher
farm for onsite food rooftop, outdoor minimum size of farm:
production at rooftop, podium/landscape near F&B
outdoors near cafeteria, or space(s), or indoors as a Minimum required size for
indoors as a hydroponic hydroponic farm at a urban farm: 5% of total hotel
farm at a suitable location. suitable location. GFA.
Minimum required size for Enable guest access by

urban farm: 3% of total hotel providing a walkway (if
GFA. outdoors) and dedicate an
area adjacent to the farm for
Provide permanent guests and staff for
agricultural infrastructure: gardening workshops.
watering systems, solar
access, and storage space Install informative signage
for planting tools. explaining the urban farm’s
features for guests.
Resort See Urban Level 1. See Urban Level 2, but with See Urban Level 3, but with
higher minimum size of higher minimum size of
farm. farm.
Minimum required size for Minimum required size for

urban farm: 10% of total urban farm: 15% of total
resort GFA. resort GFA.
Hydroponic
A type of farming system that grows plants without soil, using a solution of water and nutrients instead. These
systems use less energy and water than traditional agriculture.
LEED
• Sustainable Sites Credit: Open Space
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Nourishment Feature N07: Nutrition Education
• Nourishment Feature N11: Responsible Food Sourcing
• Nourishment Feature N12: Food Production
• Nourishment Feature N13: Local Food Environment

Action 6.2 On-Site Microbrewery
Requirements
Overview

Urban Evaluate feasibility for an on- Provide an on-site craft Level 2 + Enable guest
site craft brewery system at brewery system at F&B. viewing and access. Install
F&B. Supervise the installation informative signage
and commissioning of the explaining the micro-
micro-brewery. brewery's features for
guests.
AND
Evaluate feasibility of using Dedicate a brewery
rainwater for drink workshop area adjacent to
production. the micro-brewery for
guests and staff.
AND
If allowed by municipal
building regulations or
owner, utilize rainwater for
drink production.
Impacts

Transportation alone accounts for 20% of global Cost recoverable
carbon emissions. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Especially for r
emote locations, an on-site farm can significantly
reduce the need to source imported foods, while
also reducing our strain on prime farmlands.
Detailed

Urban Evaluate feasibility for an on- Provide an on-site craft Level 2 + Enable guest
site craft brewery system at brewery system at F&B. viewing and access. Install
F&B. Contact at least one Supervise the installation informative signage
local supplier that is able to and commissioning of the explaining the micro-
take care of installation, micro-brewery. brewery's features for
service and delivery of guests.
supplies in exchange of a AND
deposit and volume Evaluate feasibility of using Dedicate an area adjacent to
commitment. rainwater for drink the micro-brewery for
production. guests and staff for brewery
workshops.
AND
If allowed by municipal
building regulations or
owner, utilize rainwater for
drink production.
Not Applicable
LEED
• Not applicable
BREEAM
• Not applicable
WELL
• Nourishment Feature N07: Nutrition Education
• Nourishment Feature N12: Food Production
• Nourishment Feature N13: Local Food Environment

Appendix
Table of Contents
SITE 160
ENERGY 162
ACTION 5.1 COMMISSIONING AND MONITORING 162
WATER 165
MATERIALS 169
Site
Action 1.2 Pedestrian Network
Table 1. Use Types and Categories
Category Use type

Supermarket
Food retail
Grocery with produce section
Convenience store
Pharmacy
Community-serving retail Farmers market
Hardware store
Other retail
Bank
Family entertainment venue (e.g., theater, sports)

Services
Gym, health club, exercise studio
Hair care
Laundry, dry cleaner
Restaurant, café, diner (excluding those with only drive-thru service)
Adult or senior care (licensed)
Child care (licensed)
Community or recreation center
Cultural arts facility (museum, performing arts)
Education facility (e.g., K—12 school, university, adult education center,
vocational school, community college)
Government office that serves public on-site
Civic and community facilities
Medical clinic or office that treats patients
Place of worship
Police or fire station
Post office
Public library
Public park
Social services center
Commercial office (100 or more full-time equivalent jobs)
Community anchor uses
Housing (100 or more dwelling units)
Action 2.1 Parking Capacity
Table 2. Base ratios for parking spaces, by building type
Use Parking Spaces

Hotel, motel • 1.25/room.
• Add 10.8/100 m2 for lounge/restaurant.
• Add conference/ banquet at following rates:
1. < 1.86 m2/room: none
2. 1.86 m2/room to 4.65 m2/room: Scaled
If y is m2 per room, 32.3-[10.8 x (y-1.86)/2.79] spaces per 100 m2 GLA
conference banquet
3. > 4.65 m2/room: 21.5/100 m2
Energy
Action 5.1 Commissioning and Monitoring
Level 1
Selection of Commissioning Authority

Select a commissioning authority with the following qualifications:
• Documented commissioning experience from two or more similar building projects, extending from
early design phase to 10 months of occupancy or more
• The CxA may be a qualified employee of the owner, an independent consultant, or an employee of the
design or construction firm who is not part of the project’s design or construction team, or a
disinterested subcontractor of the design or construction team.
The commissioning authority must:

• Review project requirements, preliminary design documents, and final project design
• Develop and implement a commissioning plan
• Incorporate project requirements into construction documents, contracts, and tenders
• Create design and construction checklists
• Develop system testing procedures
• Confirm systems tests are completed as scheduled
• Maintain records of problems and solutions, and disadvantages and benefits
• Prepare a final report
• Record findings and recommendations, while reporting to the owner regularly
Commissioning Process Scope

Complete and establish the following commissioning (Cx) process activities for mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and renewable energy systems and assemblies, in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1–2007 for HVAC&R Systems, as they relate to energy, water, indoor environmental quality,
and durability.
The commissioning authority must:

• Evaluate contractor submissions
• Confirm systems manual requirements included in construction documents
• Ensure training requirements and effectiveness
• Update equipment manuals
• Conduct seasonal system testing
• Review building use practices 10 months after completion
• Create and maintain an on-going commissioning plan
Create and implement measurement, monitoring, assessment, and review procedures for both energy and
water consumption. Include these aspects in the commissioning plan:
• Designated responsibilities
• Measurement requirements (i.e. units, metering systems, and schedule)
• Maximum or minimum acceptable results
• Performance evaluation and impacts of system interaction or components
• Timely correction of operational problems
• Prevention training
• Performance-maintaining repairs
• Quarterly system assessments during first year of building use
Level 2
In addition to Level 1, develop procedures and conduct commissioning activities as they apply to the building’s
thermal envelope, in addition to mechanical and electrical systems and assemblies.
Complete the following commissioning process (CxP) activities for the building’s thermal envelope in
accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 0–2013 and ASTM E2947-16: Standard Guide for Building Enclosure
Commissioning, as they relate to energy, air and water tightness, indoor environmental quality, and durability.
The qualified independent member of the design or construction team responsible for building enclosure
commissioning must complete the following:
• Review contractor submittals.
• Verify inclusion of systems manual requirements in construction documents for enclosure systems.
• For specialty enclosure systems with controls and automation:
o Verify inclusion of operator and occupant training requirements in construction documents.
o Verify systems manual updates and delivery.
o Verify operator and occupant training delivery and effectiveness.
o Verify seasonal testing.
o Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion.
• Develop an on-going enclosure commissioning plan for maintenance, renewal and revitalization cycles.
The review of the exterior enclosure design may be performed by a qualified member of the design or
construction team (or an employee of that firm) who is not directly responsible for design of the building
envelope.
Level 3

In addition to Level 2, develop monitoring- based procedures and identify points to be measured and evaluated
to assess performance of energy- and water- consuming systems.
Include the procedures and measurement points in the commissioning plan. Address the following:
• roles and responsibilities;
• measurement requirements (meters, points, metering systems, data access);
• the points to be tracked, with frequency and duration for trend monitoring;
• the limits of acceptable values for tracked points and metered values (where appropriate, predictive
algorithms may be used to compare ideal values with actual values);
• the elements used to evaluate performance, including conflict between systems, out-of-sequence
operation of systems components, and energy and water usage profiles;
• an action plan for identifying and correcting operational errors and deficiencies;
• training to prevent errors;
• planning for repairs needed to maintain performance; and
• the frequency of analyses in the first year of occupancy (at least quarterly).
Update the systems manual with any modifications or new settings, and give the reason for any modifications
from the original design.
Water
Action 1.2 Water-Efficient Appliances
Table 3. Acceptable Water Performance for Level 1
Appliance Requirement
Residential clothes washers CEE Tier 3A
Prerinse spray valves 1.3 gpm (4.9 lpm)
ENERGY STAR or performance equivalent and use either air-
Ice machine cooled or closed-loop cooling, such as chilled or condenser
water system
Undercounter ≤ 1.6 gal/rack (6.0 liters/rack)
Stationary, single tank, door ≤ 1.4 gal/rack (5.3 liters/rack)
Dishwasher Single tank, conveyor ≤ 1.0 gal/rack (3.8 liters/rack)
Multiple tank, conveyor ≤ 1.9 gal/rack (3.4 liters/rack)
Flight machine ≤ 180 gal/hour (680 liters/hour)
Batch ≤ 6 gal/hour/pan (23 liters/hour/pan)
Food steamer
Cook-to-order ≤ 10 gal/hour/pan (38 liters/hour/pan)
Combination Countertop or stand ≤ 3.5 gal/hour/pan (13 liters/hour/pan)
oven Roll-in ≤ 3.5 gal/hour/pan (13 liters/hour/pan)
Process Requirement
No once-through cooling with potable water for any
Heat rejection and cooling
equipment or appliances that reject heat
Equip with
• makeup water meters
• conductivity controllers and overflow alarms
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers
• efficient drift eliminators that reduce drift to maximum of
0.002% of recirculated water volume for counterflow towers
and 0.005% of recirculated water flow for cross-flow towers
Where local requirements limit discharge temperature of
fluids into drainage system, use tempering device that runs
water only when equipment discharges hot water
OR
Provide thermal recovery heat exchanger that cools drained
Discharge water temperature tempering
discharge water below code-required maximum discharge
temperatures while simultaneously preheating inlet
makeup water
OR
If fluid is steam condensate, return it to boiler
Venturi-type ﬂow-through vacuum Use no device that generates vacuum by means of water
generators or aspirators flow through device into drain
Table 4. Acceptable water performance for Levels 2 and 3
Washing machine Requirement (IP units) Requirement (SI units)

On-premise, minimum capacity
Maximum 7 liters per 0.45
2,400 lbs (1 088 kg) per 8-hour Maximum 1.8 gals per pound *
kilograms *
shift
Kitchen equipment Requirement (IP units) Requirement (SI units)
ENERGY STAR
Undercounter ENERGY STAR
or performance equivalent
Stationary, single ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
tank, door or performance equivalent
Single tank, ENERGY STAR
Dishwasher ENERGY STAR
conveyor or performance equivalent
Multiple tank, ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
conveyor or performance equivalent
ENERGY STAR
Flight machine ENERGY STAR
or performance equivalent
≤ 2 gal/hour/pan including ≤ 7.5 liters/hour/pan including
Batch
Food condensate cooling water condensate cooling water
steamer ≤ 5 gal/hour/pan including ≤ 19 liters/hour/pan including
Cook-to-order
condensate cooling water condensate cooling water
Countertop or ≤ 1.5 gal/hour/pan including ≤ 5.7 liters/hour/pan including
Combination stand condensate cooling water condensate cooling water
oven ≤ 1.5 gal/hour/pan including ≤ 5.7 liters/hour/pan including
Roll-in
condensate cooling water condensate cooling water
3-8 gpm, full load condition, 10 11–30 lpm, full load condition, 10-
Disposer minute automatic shutoff; or 1 min automatic shutoff; or 3.8 lpm,
Food waste gpm, no-load condition no-load condition
disposer Scrap collector Maximum 2 gpm makeup water Maximum 7.6 lpm makeup water
Pulper Maximum 2 gpm makeup water Maximum 7.6 lpm makeup water
Strainer basket No additional water usage No additional water usage
Steam system Standard
Cool municipally supplied steam condensate (no return)

Steam condensate disposal
to drainage system with heat recovery system or reclaimed water
OR
Reclaim and use steam
100% recovery and reuse
condensate
Action 4.1 Drinking Water Stations
Acceptable drinking water quality contaminant thresholds
Below list summarizes the acceptable drinking water quality contaminant thresholds in compliance with WHO
and US EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act.
1. Arsenic ≤ 0.01 mg/L.
2. Cadmium ≤ 0.003 mg/L.
3. Chromium (total) ≤ 0.05 mg/L.
4. Copper ≤ 2 mg/L.
5. Fluoride ≤ 1.5 mg/L.
6. Lead ≤ 0.01 mg/L.
7. Mercury (total) ≤ 0.006 mg/L.
8. Nickel ≤ 0.07 mg/L.
9. Nitrate ≤ 50 mg/L as Nitrate (11 mg/L as Nitrogen).
10. Nitrite ≤ 3 mg/L as Nitrite (0.9 mg/L as Nitrogen).
11. Total chlorine ≤ 5 mg/L.
12. Residual (free) chlorine does not exceed 4 mg/L.
13. The concentration of total trihalomethanes (TTHM, sum of dibromochloromethane,
bromodichloromethane, chloroform and bromoform) is 0.08 mg/L or less.
14. The concentration of haloacetic acids (HAA5, sum of chloroacetic, dichloroacetic, trichloroacetic,
bromoacetic and dibromoacetic acids) is 0.06 mg/L or less.
Materials
Action 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials
Table 5 – VOC emission thresholds for paints and coatings

Paints and Coatings SCAQMD Rule 1113 Allowable VOC Content (g/l)
Clear wood finishes - Varnish 275
Flats 50
Floor coatings 50
Nonflat coatings 50
Primers, sealers, and undercoaters 100
Shellac - Clear 730
Shellac - Pigmented 550
Stains, interior 250
Wood preservatives 350
Table 6 – VOC emission thresholds for adhesives and sealants

Adhesives and Sealants SCAQMD Rule 1168 Allowable VOC Content (g/l)
Indoor carpet adhesives 50
Wood flooring adhesive 100
Rubber floor adhesives 60
Ceramic tile adhesives 65
VCT and asphalt tile adhesives 50
Dry wall and panel adhesives 50
Cove base adhesives 50
Multipurpose construction adhesives 70
Structural glazing adhesives 100
Architectural sealant 250
Table 7 – Acceptable third-party certifications and labels for flooring, ceiling, wall panels, insulation and
furniture
Categories Acceptable Third-Party Certifications and Labels
Flooring CDPH Standard Method v1.1
Ceiling Benchmark VOC Green Building Product
Wall panels Floorscore
Insulation Green Label Plus
Intertek Clean Air Gold
MAS Certified Green
NSF/ANSI 332
SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
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Sustainable Design Standards

For New Construction, Major Renovation

Serve 360 & Sustain

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Action Summary Matrix

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive environmental site assessment.

Action 1.1 Transit Network

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Transit stops and stations:

The following modes are considered public transportation:

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

Action 1.2 Pedestrian Network

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

See list of eligible “diverse

Perform the calculations

See list of eligible “diverse uses” in Table 1 in appendix.

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Roads whose target speed is 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

Action 2.1 Parking Capacity

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Promoting uptake of public transportation through

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

• Section 1 Site and Building Exterior: 1.9. Parking Areas

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

• Section 1 Site & Building Exterior

Action 2.3 Bicycle Facilities

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Bicycle sharing system

Regular building occupants

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

• Section 4a. Recreation and amenities

Action 3.1 Roof

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

Aged Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Solar Reflectance (SR)

Marriott design standards (Lobo) alignment

Action 4.1 Stormwater Retention

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Carbon Impact Cost Impact

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Consider the following LID strategies or green infrastructure: