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Promoting Sustainability

New Orleans BioInnovation Center Architects: Eskew+Dumez+Ripple New Orleans The Building features several elements of sustainable design: Storm Water Runoff y A 12,000-gallon water feature responsible for collecting all roof stormwater runoff and AC condensate. All over-flow is also cleaned by passing through vegetated swale at center of parking lot, and then detained in the crushed-stone sub-base (capacity: 60,000 gallons) underneath the parking lot, where it then is utilized in providing grey-water for the facility and landscape irrigation.

Sunscreens y Southwest-facing faade glazing is protected by sunscreens to limit energy costs, create more comfortable lighting for its occupants, and provide storm protection. The shading of these sunscreens and additional deep overhangs protect and block 70% of summertime solar heat gain, a critical factor facing buildings in the region.

Overall, the building has been designed to meet LEED Gold certification standards, a first for a laboratory building in the City of New Orleans, and includes further sustainable design features such as infrastructure to support public electric vehicle charging stations in the area, a high-reflectance cool-roof to reduce cooling costs, and a high degree of occupant control of lighting and heating/cooling systems, to provide for visual and thermal comfort for the building s tenants.

February 2, 2012

Promoting Sustainability

Veterans Affairs Replacement Medical Center Architects: Eskew+Dumez+Ripple New Orleans The new 2.4 million square foot Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be an anchor for the emerging BioDistrict New Orleans, providing 220 inpatient beds for our veterans as well as outpatient care, transitional housing, mental health care, research laboratories, and structured parking on a 29-acre site. The site will feature numerous outdoor respite spaces designed to bring some of the public gathering needs of the campus outdoors to capitalize on the City's comfortable climate and reducing the need for conditioned space. In addition, bio-swales throughout the site will manage the stormwater runoff for the campus, creating very minimal impact on the city's water management infrastructure. In regard to energy usage, the campus has been designed to use 30% less energy than the typical ASHRAE standards. After much evaluation and comparative calculation, the majority of the energy efficiency investments are being devoted to the strength and tightness of the building envelopes, first and foremost, given the significantly longer lifespan of that portion of the buildings. Secondary sustainable investments are being applied toward mechanical and electrical systems, leaving materials as the third line of investment. Materials are being sought and procured. This strategic investment of resources will allow the life cycle costs of the project to be reduced by the greatest amount while not reducing key program components of this important, critical care facility.

February 2, 2012

Promoting Sustainability

Benson Tower Development in a dense built environment such as BioDistrict New Orleans with numerous public transportation linkages and with access to surrounding amenities was key. The re-use of existing building elements, such as doors, millwork, etc. that were not damaged is an integral element of green architecture and sustainable design The building also features: Native and adapted plant materials for landscaping to reduce water consumption. Utilization of green roofs to reduce and improve the quality of storm water run-off. Building materials with high levels of recycled content. Low-VOC adhesives, sealants, paints, and flooring materials. Low-flow plumbing fixtures Energy efficient HVAC equipment (e.g., variable frequency drives to step up and down the chilled water needed for the building). Motion detectors and energy efficient lighting that also have a reduced number of lamps per fixture

February 2, 2012

Promoting Sustainability

Blue Plate Artist Lofts Architects: HRI New Orleans Probably, the hardest buildings to get LEED certified are buildings that are also governed by the Historic preservation rules and regulations of the US Department of the Interior s National Park Service. Developers HRI and JCH have done a phenomenal job of finding solutions to satisfy both agencies. Their solution includes using Energy Star. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy focused on protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices on: Appliances, Lighting Fixtures, EcoSpace Elevators, Windows, HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), Roof Insulation, Daylighting System and Roof Covering. Daylighting & Solar Panels
Solatubes: Compact skylights used at the two-story light well to introduce high-performance, controllable day lighting
Solar Panels: 63.5 kwh energy production system Indoor Air Quality
Low VOC paints, caulks, sealants, and floor sealer
AAON Units provide a continuous source of filtered, dehumidified and cooled or heated outside air. Water Sense Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Water Sense is a partnership program by the U.S. Environmental
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Promoting Sustainability

Drought Tolerant, Indigenous Landscaping Recycled Materials o Exterior Wall: Bricks from 2 on-site buildings were re-used to create a brick privacy wall surrounding the site o Commissioned Artwork: Materials formerly utilized at the manufacturing facility are transformed into 3 art sculptures that will be displayed on and within the site o Sound and Flooring Insulation: underlayment made from 100% recycled consumer tires and rubber was installed to mitigate sound and thermal properties Technology
Programmable Thermostats
Electronic Climate Control Monitoring- assists with energy management of the common areas Other
On-site Recycling
Covered Bicycle Racks

February 2, 2012

Promoting Sustainability

Woodward Design + Build Headquarters Architects: Woodward Design Group New Orleans Woodward is investing in areas of our company in order to continue to make them more competitive and bring their clients more value. Building Information Modeling, LEAN Construction Techniques, Integrated Project Deliver, new innovative energy efficient products and systems (integrated building systems) are all part of the future. Sitting to achieve maximum sight lines, reduce heat load Solar Panels o 1800 SF Green Roof and Terrace o Solar System o 60 KW total system o Largest in the City of New Orleans o 235 Watt Solar Panels o Class A solar panel with power production warranty of 25 years o Silverback solar racking system rate at 130 MPH winds o Building orientation relative to the sun (optimizing the northern day lighting) o Highly reflective roof coating o Preferred parking for fuel efficient cars

February 2, 2012

Promoting Sustainability

Tax Credits y The office building was made possible through: o Energy tax credits -- 30% energy tax credits made the solar Photovoltaic cell system feasible. Brought the payback down to a reasonable period of years Other Building Features o Technology: Smart Boards, Video Conferencing, Smart Room (facilitate BIM) o Break areas, green roof accessibility, retail space, plaza connecting building to neighborhood o Elevated building post Katrina design o Modern building with the clean look, glass and curtain wall, monumental stairs, solar, green roof but adding brick and stucco to fit with the industrial area o Showcase our fully integrated design build process Tracking Woodward s Green Building Performance y Water Usage o Total building water use  Indoor potable water  Outdoor water use  Total storm sewer output y Energy o Total building energy use  Source energy (traditional vs. renewable)  Peak electricity demand y Maintenance & Operation o Grounds maintenance o Building maintenance y Waste Generation o Solid sanitary waste o Recycled materials y Purchasing o Environmentally preferred purchasing y Occupant Health & Productivity o Occupant turnover rate o Absenteeism o Building occupant satisfaction o Self-rated productivity y Transportation o Regular commute via public transit

February 2, 2012