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d. Energy--Building orientation and massing, natural ventilation, day-lighting,
shading and other passive strategies, can all lower a building's energy demand and
increase the quality of the interior environment and the comfort and productivity of
occupants. The efficiency of required systems is maximized through use of advanced
computer modeling and life cycle cost analysis;
e. Building Materials--Environmentally preferable building materials are durable and
low maintenance. Within the parameters of performance, cost, aesthetics and
availability, careful selection and specification can limit impacts on the environment and
occupant health;
f. Indoor Air Quality--Indoor air quality is most effectively controlled through close
coordination of architecture, interiors and MEP design strategies that limit sources of
contamination before they enter the building. Construction procedures for IAQ and
post-occupanc y user guides also contribute to good long -term IAQ;
g. Water--Site design strategies that maximize natural filtration of rainwater and
consideration of on-site biological treatment systems for building gray water and waste
water can enhance water quality. Water conservation is enhanced by low flow plumbing
fixtures, water appropriate landscaping and HVAC and plumbing system design;
h. Recycling and Waste Management--Waste and inefficiency can be limited during
construction by sorting and recycling demolition and construction waste, reuse of on-site
materials and monitoring of material use and packaging. Accommodating recycling into
building design reduces waste while generating revenues;
i. Building Commissioning, Operations and Management--Effective building
commissioning is essential to ensure proper and efficient functioning of systems.
Facilities operations benefit from the monitoring of indoor air quality and energy and
water saving practices, waste reduction and environmentally sensitive maintenance and
procurement policies; and
j. Strategic Environmental Management--By integrating long -range environmental
considerations into their proactive planning process, manufacturing -based organizations
(such as AMC) can eliminate emitted or discharged pollutants. Strategic environmental
management helps to understand and assess environmental risks and opportunities so
users can make informed decisions about their facilities and processes.
k. Construction Contracts--Administration of construction contracts with new
incentive clauses and complex shop drawings will require additional training,
experience, resources and acquisition strategies.
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