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Department of Commerce
Housing Trust Fund
ESDS Version 2.2
Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard
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Acknowledgements The Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard (ESDS) was developed in collaboration with
many agencies and organizations within the state of Washington. The following individuals
participated on the Advisory Committee for ESDS V.2, providing valuable guidance and
support.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Enterprise Community Partners for allowing the
use of Green Communities Criteria as the basis for the ESDS. The review, revision and
comment process was overseen by individuals noted above along with Commerce Staff who
provided valuable input.
Greg Black, WA Department of Commerce
Christina Bollo, SMR Architects
Rod Butler, Zeck Butler Architects
Lynda Carey, Housing Resources Group
John deChadenedes, King County Dept. of
Community &Human Services
David Epley, Green Communities Enterprise
Community Partners
Scott Falkin, Falkin Associates
Dena Harris, WA Department of Commerce
Matthew Horwitz, Common Ground
Betsy Hunter, Capitol Hill Housing
Alistair Jackson, OBrien & Company
Valerie Kendall, King County Dept. of
Community & Human Services
Jesse Lane, WA Growers League
Jeff Mauceri, Housing Authority of Grant
County
Sandra Mallory, Seattle Dept. Of Planning
and Development
Sheila Marie, Habitat for Humanity of
Washington State
Holly Martin, SNAP
Trisha Miller, Green Communities Enterprise
Community Partners
Chuck Murray, WA Department of Commerce
Tien Peng, Greenplum Street
John Probst, Catholic Charities Housing
Services
Joanne Quinn, City of Seattle Office of
Housing
Shawna Sherman, Enterprise Community
Partners
Scott Starr, SMR Architects
Jim Weddell, Common Ground
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. v
Quick Reference Guide .............................................................................................................. vi
Integrative Design ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Green Development Plan ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Universal Design ................................................................................................................... 3
Location & Neighborhood Fabric .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Site protection ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Connections to existing development & Infrastructure ......................................................... 6
2.3 Compact development ........................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Maximizing Density .............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 Access to services & Public Transportation .......................................................................... 8
2.6 Preservation of & Access to Open Space ............................................................................ 10
2.7a Walkable neighborhoods- Sidewalks & pathways ............................................................ 11
2.7b Walkable neighborhoods- connections to surrounding neighborhood .............................. 12
2.8 Smart Site Location: Passive Design .................................................................................. 13
2.9 Brownfield or Adaptive reuse site ....................................................................................... 15
2.10 Access to Fresh, Local Foods ............................................................................................ 16
Site Improvements ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Environmental Remediation ................................................................................................ 19
3.2 Erosion & Sedimentation Control ....................................................................................... 19
3.3a Landscaping ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.3b Landscaping ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.3c Landscaping- Significant Trees ......................................................................................... 22
3.4 Efficient Irrigation ............................................................................................................... 23
3.5 Surface Water Management ................................................................................................ 24
3.6 Storm Drain Labels ............................................................................................................. 27
Water Conservation .................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.1 Water-Conserving Fixtures ................................................................................................. 29
4.2 Advanced Water-Conserving Fixtures ................................................................................ 30
4.3 Water Reuse ........................................................................................................................ 31
Energy Efficiency ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1a Building Performance Standard ........................................................................................ 34
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5.1b Building Performance Standard ........................................................................................ 36
5.2a Additional Reduction in Energy Use ................................................................................. 37
5.2b Additional Reduction in Energy Use ................................................................................ 38
5.3 Sizing of Heating & Cooling equipment ............................................................................. 39
5.4 Energy Star Appliances ....................................................................................................... 40
5.5 Central Laundry................................................................................................................... 40
5.6 Efficient Lighting ................................................................................................................ 41
5.7a Electricity Meter ................................................................................................................ 42
5.7b Electricity Meter ................................................................................................................ 42
5.8a Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................. 43
5.8b Photovoltaic/Solar Hot Water Ready ................................................................................ 44
5.8c Solar Water Heating .......................................................................................................... 45
5.9 Domestic Water Heating ..................................................................................................... 46
5.10 Domestic Water Heating ................................................................................................... 47
5.11 Performance Tested Building Air Sealing ........................................................................ 48
5.12 Performance Tested Duct Sealing ..................................................................................... 50
5.13 Space heating & Cooling Equipment Replacement .......................................................... 51
Materials Beneficial to the Environment ................................................................................................................. 52
6.1 Low/No VOC Paints & Primers .......................................................................................... 53
6.2 Low/No VOC Adhesives & sealants ................................................................................... 54
6.3 Construction Waste Management ....................................................................................... 55
6.4 Environmentally Preferable Materials ................................................................................ 56
6.5 Water-Permeable Walkways ............................................................................................... 58