Intent

To support high-performance, cost-effective project outcomes through an early analysis of the interrelationships among systems.

Intent

To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff.

Intent

To promote bicycling and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve public health by encouraging utilitarian and recreational physical activity.

Intent

To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled automobiles.

Intent

To assess site conditions before design to evaluate sustainable options and inform related decisions about site design.

Intent

To create exterior open space that encourages interaction with the environment, social interaction, passive recreation, and physical activities.

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.

Intent

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands.

Intent

To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people.

Intent

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

Intent

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

Intent

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

Intent

To reduce the waste that is generated by building occupants and hauled to and disposed of in landfills.

Program needs large room dedicated to recycling.

Intent

To reduce construction and demolition waste disposed of in landfills and incineration facilities by recovering, reusing, and recycling materials.

Intent

To promote occupants’ comfort, well-being, and productivity by improving indoor air quality.

Intent

To reduce concentrations of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, productivity, and the environment.

Intent

To promote the well-being of construction workers and building occupants by minimizing indoor air quality problems associated with construction and renovation.

Intent

To establish better quality indoor air in the building after construction and during occupancy.

Intent

To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing quality thermal comfort.

Intent

To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing high-quality lighting.

Task lights and occupancy sensors.

Intent

To connect building occupants with the outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and reduce the use of electrical lighting by introducing daylight into the space.

Intent

To give building occupants a connection to the natural outdoor environment by providing quality views.

North facing exposure with views.
Narrow rectangular floor plates preferred.

Intent

To provide workspaces and classrooms that promote occupants’ well-being, productivity, and communications through effective acoustic design.