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Beyond The Plaque - What Happens After LEED Certification
Beyond The Plaque - What Happens After LEED Certification
Beyond The Plaque - What Happens After LEED Certification
Tenants
Housekeeping Vendors
Visitors
Facility operators
Learning Objectives:
Understand how buildings are affected by occupancy, operation and maintenance Understand the physical infrastructures and communication required to enable ongoing monitoring and adjustments to building systems Identify the education and tools required so stakeholders can effectively use the building
Panel:
Walter E. Henry, P.E., Director of Engineering
MIT, Department of Facilities
Case Studies:
New Residential Village
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University 420,000 s.f. of new construction 740 beds in Apartment style units 3 LEED certified buildings 2 Silver and 1 Gold
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University Administration, Faculty, Students, and Facilities were all committed to sustainable design. Facility management and staff participated in design decisions and are actively involved in monitoring operation and energy use post occupancy. Students participate through real time, web based monitoring of energy and water use.
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University 24 hour occupancy HVAC - Students have some control
Central Apartment Thermostat with +/- 2F adjustment; AND Local Adjustable supply registers in each room
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University
Issue: Student complained of cold rooms Investigation: Room temperature monitored Systems found to work as expected Cx Agent identified during construction potential problem Supply air may blow on some thermostat Students from warmer climates had different comfort levels Resolution: Relocated problem thermostats Students began adjusting supply registers in rooms
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University
Issue: Students complained of fan noise at night Facilities noted high electrical use Investigation: Apartment fan operated continuously to distribute ventilation air Resolution: Fan sequence reprogrammed to cycle in response to heating/cooling demand Positive student response 15 % reduction in electrical use
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University
Issue: Motion sensors turned off bathroom lights during long showers. Investigation Students started disabling sensors ... even published instructions in the school paper and posted on line Resolution Facility staff reset timers to maximum sensitivity and maximum delay Negligible increase in overall energy use
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University
Issue: Energy use by Quartz halogen lights in House living rooms Investigation Fixture type required for daylighting system LED options were not viable option during design Resolution Facilities plan to upgrade lamps/fixtures to LED
Village at 115th:
Case Western Reserve University
Overall Results: Energy use in other campus residences: (steam heat, no air conditioning) 120,000 BTU/SF/year
Energy use in Village before owner modifications: 82,000 BTU/SF/year (steam to hot water, air conditioning, full kitchens) Energy use in Village after modifications: 70,000 BTU/SF/year
Overall results
LEED Baseline: 411,070 kWh Proposed Energy Model: 141,442 kWh Energy Star Baseline Proposed Total Building consumption
In house communication
Occupants Facility Manager
Tenants
Facility operators
Visitors
Owner
Facility Manager
Facility operators
Owner
Lessons Learned:
Involve the Owners team early and often
Dont underestimate the Owner & occupants Keep the occupants informed - solicit feedback and participation
Monitor systems
Expect to tweak the systems after occupancy
Programmable system controls facilitate quick analysis and response, flexibility, and additional energy savings Involve operators through design and construction Involve A/E team & Commissioning agents during 1 yr startup/warranty period
Q&A
Follow up:
Walter E. Henry, P.E., Director of Engineering MIT, Department of Facilities whenry@plant.mit.edu
Photo credits
Anton Grassl/Esto, courtesy of Goody Clancy
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