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MEET THE STARSShowcasing Queensland's first Green Star - Office Interiors Rating

Monday 31 August 09

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Andrew Aitken

QLD State Manager

Welcome

EPA Toowoomba Tenancy

Green Star Office Interiors v1.1

DPW: Lisa Britzman, Emily Webb, Ashley Newcomb, David Barrick

DERM: Tim Boyle, Chris Hill

PROJECT BACKGROUNDClient Brief:

• 4 star Green Star tenancy fitout for the

Western Region Branch of DERM.

• A single level office in an existing three storey

commercial building, Located in Toowoomba, Qld.

ESD Project Objectives:

• Improve indoor environment quality for the occupants of the tenancy,

• Minimising the potential energy consumed.

• Focus on using sustainable materials in the fitout.

PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe Clients: •Department of Environment & Resource Management (previously Queensland EPA)

•The Accommodation Office (previously Queensland Government Accommodation Office, QGAO)

PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe Design Team:•Interior Design: Project Services- DPW•Engineering Services: Project Services- DPW•Principal Contractor: Q-Build- DPW

Interior Designer/Project Manager/ GSAP: Severina Baneva Mechanical Engineer/ Green Star A.P.: Emily WebbESD Coordinator/Project Manager/ Green Star A.P.: Lisa BritzmanElectrical Engineer/Green Star A.P.: Vince JenkinsonElectrical Technician: Vipan ChandCAD Technician: Elisa McGavenQGAO: Alison JonesQ-Build Project Manager: Darryl McCarthy

EPA Level 1, 173 Hume Street, Toowoomba, Qld.

The EPA tenancy is located on the top floor of this existing 3 story, 20+ year old building in the middle of the commercial district in Toowoomba, Queensland.

GFA: 1049m2

NLA 945m2

FLOOR PLAN

GREEN STAR RESULTS Submitted

Awarded

Management 14 12Man-1 …………..2 2Man-2 …………..2 0Man-3 …………N/A N/AMan-4.................3 3Man-5.................4 4Man-6……..…….3 3

IEQ 23 18IEQ-1……………..4 0IEQ-2……………..0 0IEQ-3……………..2 2IEQ-4……..………1 1IEQ-5……………..1 1IEQ-6……………..0 0IEQ-7……………..0 0IEQ-8……..………3 3

Submitted Awarded

IEQ-9……………..1 1

IEQ-10……………1 0

IEQ-11……………6 6

IEQ-12……………1 1

IEQ-13……………1 1

IEQ-14……………1 1

IEQ-15……………1 1Energy 8 8

Ene-1…………….ConditionalEne-2……………6 6Ene-3……………1 1Ene-4……………1 1

Transport 0 0Tra-1………….….0 0Tra-2……………..0 0Tra-3………….….0 0

Submitted Awarded

Water 12 9

Wat-1………..12 9

Materials 21 21

Mat-1………..…7 7

Mat-2……..……5 5

Mat-3………..…0 0

Mat-4……..……3 3

Mat-5………..…1 1

Mat-6………..…1 1

Mat-7……..……1 1

Mat-8………..…1 1

Mat-9………..…2 2

Mat-10……..….0 0

Mat-11…..….…0 0

Submitted Awarded

Ecology 2 2Eco-1…………..…0 0Eco-2……………..0 0Eco-3………….….0 0Eco-4………….….0 0Eco-5……….…….0 0Eco-6………….….2 2

Emissions 3 1Emi-1………….…2 0Emi-2………….…1 1

Round One ResultsTotal 57 49Innovation 2 1

Inn-1…………….2 1Final Round One ResultsTotal 59 50

GREEN STAR RESULTS

GREEN STAR RESULTS

Overall score Rating Outcome

10-19 1 star Not eligible for formal certification

20-29 2 star Not eligible for formal certification

30-44 3 star Not eligible for formal certification

45-59 4 star Eligible to apply for a 4 star Green Star Certified rating that recognises/rewards “Best Practise”

60-74 5 star Eligible to apply for a 5 star Green Star Certified rating that recognises/rewards “Australian Excellence”

75+ 6 star Eligible to apply for a 6 star Green Star Certified rating that recognises/rewards “World Leadership”

GREEN STAR RATINGS

EPA CREDIT REVIEWMANAGEMENT CATEGORY• Man-1 Employ a Green Star Accredited Professional.

2 points achieved• Man-2 Commissioning

To ensure building services operate to optimal design potential.

0 points achieved• Man-3 Tuning

This tenancy has a NLA of >1000m2 which

deems this credit N/A.

• Man-4 Tenancy User’s GuideGuide that enables tenants to achieve the environmental performance envisaged by the design team. 3 points achieved

• Man-5 Environmental ManagementQ-Build, implemented the project specific Environmental Management Plan during the tenancy fitout. Q-Build has ISO 14001:2004 certification.

4 points achieved

• Man-6 Waste ManagementQ-Build implemented the Waste Management Plan during the tenancy fit out, & >80% of waste by weight was reused or recycled and avoided going to land fill. 3 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

INDOOR ENVIRONMENT • IEQ-1 Ventilation rates

Outside air rates exceed requirements of AS 1668.2 (1991).

0 points achieved

• IEQ-2 CO2 Monitoring

Use of carbon dioxide monitoring system to adjust outside air rates.

Credit not claimed

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• IEQ -3 Daylight

72% of work settings achieved a daylight factor of >2.5% in the EPA tenancy using

Solatubes. CIR submitted and approved.

2 points achieved• IEQ-4 Daylight Glare Control

computer monitors on adjustable arms for glare control. Flat screen computer monitors on adjustable arms used.

1 point achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• IEQ- 5 High freq. ballasts High frequency ballasts were used in the EPA tenancy lighting system. 1 point achieved

• IEQ-6 Electric lighting levelsLuminance level of no more than 400lux @ the working plane or 2 component lighting system.Credit not claimed

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• IEQ- 7 External ViewsExternal views & connection to the outdoors for a percentage of work settings. Credit not claimed

• IEQ-8 Individual Comfort ControlIndividual control of thermal comfort for a percentage of work settings. UCI Task Air workstations give individual control at each work settings. 3 points achieved

IEQ-4 ADJUSTABLE ELIPTA MONITOR ARMSIEQ-8 TASK AIR WORK STATION FROM UCI

IEQ-3 Day lighting with the use of Solatubes

• IEQ-9 Asbestos

An asbestos survey of the site carried out. With appropriate removal & disposal if identified on site. 1 point achieved

• IEQ-10 Internal Noise Levels

Internal noise levels achieved to ensure occupant comfort.

0 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

EPA CREDIT REVIEW• IEQ-11 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)

Reduce health risks to occupants with low VOC emitting products. 95% of all painted surfaces are low VOC’s. Carpet is reused, Low VOC adhesives & sealants used.

6 points achieved

• IEQ-12 Formaldehyde

Reduce health risks to occupants with low Formaldehyde. Low formaldehyde emission composite wood products (E1 &

E0) are used throughout the EPA tenancy.

1 point achieved

• IEQ-13 Air Supply Ductwork

Supply air ductwork in an existing tenancy is cleaned to

remove dirt, dust and mould prior to occupancy.

1 point achieved

• IEQ-14 Tenant Exhaust

Dedicated printer/copier room in a tenancy that is separately exhausted to reduce occupant exposure to air pollutants.

1 point achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

Install live plants in a tenancy to improve air quality and the wellbeing

of occupants.

1 Point Achieved

IEQ-15 Indoor Plants

ENERGY CATEGORY• Ene-1 Conditional requirement of 4 stars

NABERS (ABGR) Tenancy design must achieve a minimum predicted rating of 4 stars using Australian Building Greenhouse Rating scheme’s ‘Validation

Protocol for Tenancy Energy Estimation’.

Conditional requirement achieved• Ene-2 Energy Improvement

Going above the Conditional Requirement to achieve a higher predicted energy rating for the tenancy. The simulated results for the EPA Tenancy were just over a 5

stars NABERS result.

6 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Ene-3 Electrical Sub-meteringPower, lighting and building services separately metered to allow energy monitoring of tenancy operation.

1 point achieved

• Ene-4 Lighting Zoning100m2 lighting zones across a tenancy floor to allow for the flexibility to light only occupied zones. Each room was separately switched & the open office area was broken up into lighting zones (<100m2) within the EPA tenancy. 1 point achieved.

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

TRANSPORT CATEGORY

Unable to apply for any transport points due to

regional location & existing building restrictions.

• Tra-1 Public Transport

Credit not claimed• Tra-2 Car Parking

Credit not claimed• Tra-3 Cyclist Facilities

Credit not claimed

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

WATER CATEGORY

• Wat-1 Potable Water Efficiency

To reduce potable water consumption by using water efficient fittings and appliances.

9 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Mat-1 Workstations

Selection of workstations which have a reduced environmental impact. GECA

7 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEWMATERIALS CATEGORY

GECA certified UCI AERO2 workstations with task air screens

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Mat-2 Flooring

Selection of flooring which have a reduced environmental impact. Flooring re-used in the EPA tenancy

5 points achieved

• Mat-3 Walls & PartitionsMinimising built zones & selection of materials which have a reduced environmental impact. Credit not claimed

• Mat-4 Chairs Selection of chairs which have a reduced environmental impact. GECA certifiedVerde task chairsClue visitor chairsClue white laminate chairsLinea Lounge chairMetro ottoman

Reused 23 task chairs & 2 lab. stools

3 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Mat-5 TablesSelection of tables which have a reduced environmental impact. GECA Certified, CTS side tables, Figure 5 tables, Reused 1 light table

1 point achieved• Mat-6 Storage

Selection of storage which have a reduced environmental impact. GECA Certified & Compliant Information suppliedCSM rolling storagePlanex SM tambour door cabinetsFGP steel Cabinets-UCINon GECA, compliant information used metal open book cases from PlanexReused Map storage units

1 point achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Mat-7 JoineryJoinery has a reduced environmental impact. Joinery was made from GECA certified products and designed for modularity and disassembly. Overlaps with IEQ-12 Formaldehyde

1 point achieved

• Mat-8 CeilingsReduction of waste during the tenancy fitout. Ceiling re-used

1 point achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

MAT-9 Waste Management for Tenancy Operation EPA CREDIT REVIEW

1m2 has been designated for recycling storage space per 12 workstations with fortnightly collections as per CIR submitted.

2 points achieved

• Mat-10 PVC Minimisation

Total PVC content is reduced in the tenancy and replaced by alternative materials.

Credit not claimed.

• Mat-11 Timber

All timber & composite timber products are either recycled or FSC certified.

Credit not claimed.

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

LAND USE & ECOLOGY CATEGORY• Eco-1 Green Star Office As-built Certified Building

Credit not claimed• Eco-2 Building Layout Efficiency

Building layout efficiency >85%.

Credit not claimed• Eco-3 Building Environmental Management

Building manager contractually required to monitor environmental initiatives in the tenancy.

Credit not claimed

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

• Eco-4 Commitment to Building Performance

Tenancy lease agreement requires the tenant to participate in the environmental initiatives in the tenancy.

Credit not claimed• Eco-5 Shell & Core or Integrated Fitout Building

Credit not claimed• Eco-6 Building Conservation

Encourage tenancy fit outs undertaken in existing buildings in preference to new buildings reducing the demands for new construction materials.

2 points achieved

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

EMISSIONS CATEGORY• Refrigerant ODP

Refrigerants used in HVAC plant to be Zero Ozone Depletion Potential.

0 points achieved

• Insulation ODP

Thermal insulation that avoids the used of Ozone depleting substances in both manufacture & composition.

1 point achieved.

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

INNOVATION CATEGORY

• Inn-1 Use of Solatubes

- achieves a high % of natural daylight across the tenancy’s work settings

-artificial lights are rarely used in approx. 50% of the tenancy resulting in a quantifiable benefit of energy savings as well as occupant’s wellbeing

-1st time this product was used in Australia

1 point awarded

EPA CREDIT REVIEW

THE PROCESS1. Client initiated project & requested 4 star Green Star result. Funding from EPA & QGAO (50% each). Building owner paid for half of Solatubes.

2. Design, Research and Specification Writing. Approx. 8 months from inception to end of Construction Documents.

3. Start up Green Star meeting with contractors, going through the Green Star requirements. Handed over template letters for suppliers and deliveries.

THE PROCESS4. Construction: Q-Build. Approx. 2 months from beginning to practical completion. Project Services design team worked closely with Q-Build Construction Manager during construction.

5. Green Star Submission Compilation took approx. 6 months after PC to complete.

Note: The project was completed entirely within DPW without the aid of any external ESD consultant or Formal Peer review.

THE LOW HANGING FRUITWhich OI credits were easier to achieve in this project

• Man-1 Green Star Accredited Professional • Man-5 Environmental Management• IEQ-9 Asbestos • Mat-1 Workstations (all GECA)• Mat-2 Flooring Reused- used what building owner

supplied.• Mat-4 Chairs (all GECA)• Mat-5 Tables (all GECA)• Mat-6 Storage (GECA and complying information)

Which OI credits were harder to achieve in this project

• Man-2 Commissioning• IEQ-11 VOC’s • IEQ-12 Formaldehyde• Mat-7 Joinery• Mat-10 PVC minimisation• Mat-11 Timber

BENEFITS• Improved Indoor Environmental Quality through:

Individual comfort control from the workstation screensIndoor PlantsLow VOC paints, adhesives and sealants usedFlexible lighting and dimmable sky lighting system

• Lower Energy use through:Zoned lighting & air conditioning services, giving user control over building services. Occupants have the ability to reduce their energy use in the tenancy by turning off areas not in use.

• Reduction of waste to land fill through:Collection of office recycling waste. Construction waste was minimised.

BENEFITSThis Green Star tenancy was a catalyst for operational change in the tenancy & the construction process. The design & construction knowledge gained from this project was certainly valuable and has had a positive influenced on other government projects!

• Budget

This Green Star tenancy was achieved within the construction budget. The tenancy construction costs were between 10~15% more than a typical tenancy fitout of this size.

WHAT MADE THE PROJECT SUCCESSFUL?

• Informed Client- Client Driven• Passionate & informed team- very important• Believed in and embraced the Green Star process• Most team members are Green Star AP’s• Detailed & tight specification documentation• Good communication within the team• It was a TEAM effort! One person could not have

completed the Green Star process by themselves • Being proactive through all stages of the project

LESSONS LEARNT ON THIS PROJECT

• The design team & GS AP needs to be available to the construction team to solve issues quickly & effectively.

• Be proactive with all the contractors, including the sub-contractors throughout the construction process.

• If team members change during the design & construction process, allow for a long “cross over” time.

• If people are not motivated to get involved in the Green Star process & the submission, don’t expect decent Green Star documentation from them.

• Standard contracts need to be improved to handle the Green Star requirements.

Office Interiors Green Star ToolThere are currently 11 certified Office Interiors projects in Australia

Three projects certified under version 1 • One 4 star • Two 5 starEight projects certified under version 1.1 • Four 4 star • Two 5 star • Two 6 star

EPA Toowoomba is the first Office Interiors Green Star rating in Queensland. The first OI project to achieve their desired rating on a round one submission.

For further information see:http://www.gbca.org.au/greenstar-projects

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