Principles of sustainable and environmental design - arc232

LEED CI Buildings
Case Studies (Commercial Interiors)
By: Aya AbdelMoez, Ganna Youssry, Habiba Mohamed, Salma Raouf,
Sama Mohamed, Sarah Amr, and Marwan Mazen
To: Prof. Dr. Doaa Abouelmagd , Dr. Zeina ElZein,
Al. Adham Yasser, TA. Roaa Rashed
 Developed by USGBC, LEED aims to identify top performing sustainable buildings, raise awareness of green building
benefits, drive market transformation towards sustainability & provide metrics for buildings’ environmental impacts

REFERENCE GUIDE RATING SYSTEM

 agenda
1 Introduction: LEED CI Rating System Overv
iew

Case Study 1: USGBC HQ Renovation, USA

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3 Case Study 2: Deloitte Office, Netherlands

Recommendations For Innovation

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 Introduction: LEED CI Rating System Overview
Going over LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (LEED ID+C) addresses the following project types:

01 Retail 02 Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) 03 Hospitality

Innovation (6pts)

Integrative Location & Key Credits for

Commercial Interiors
process Transportation
(2pts) (18pts)

Indoor Regional Energy performance, water efficiency, waste

environmental Priority
quality (17pts) (4pts)
management and sustainable materials use to
lower environmental footprint. Ensuring healthy
Water
Materials & indoor environmental quality through daylight and
Resources Efficiency
(13pts) (18pts) air quality practices are also paramount design
Energy & Atmosphere considerations.
(38pts)
 LEED V4
Categories,
Credits, & points
Checklist for
Commercial
Interiors
(USGBC, 2022)
1 USGBC HQ RENOVATION
ID Location: Washington, D.C, USA
Certification level: Platinum Earned Triple Platinum
certification from the Green Building Certification
Percent of Overall Diversion Achieved: 94.3%
Facility operations: Commercial Interior Space
Type of Facility: 10-Story commercial Office Building
Facility Size: 16,498 sq. Ft.
Project Owner: USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council has renovated a

commercial office, downsizing from 59,756
square feet to 16,498 square feet, using 80%
reused materials from the former space.
LEED Credits achieved (Scorecard)
criteria MET
USGBC is committed to implementing a zero-waste program to
transform buildings and communities.
It prioritizes waste reduction, focusing on replicable projects, innovative
strategies, and staff education. The new space includes built-in bins for
waste streams, facilitating recycling and composting.
USGBC has developed comprehensive policies, procedures, and training
materials to support staff in achieving zero waste goals.

Waste reduction
Materials reuse and circularity
Sustainable and Efficient
Operations
Carbon reduction strategies
Floor Plan
Level 06

key
1.Reception
2. Knowledge Library
3.Video Display
4. Hospitality Bar & Living Wall
5 Conference Room
6 Podcast Studio
7 Open Collaboration
8 Staff Pantry
9 Staff Conference
10 Focus Room
11 Wellness Room
 How criteria was met
During the renovation, they employed strategic demolition to save existing materials
such as: ceiling tiles, drywall, glass panels, lock hardware, shades, terrazzo, and wood

The new USGBC headquarters is a

showroom for all that the organization
does. A ribbon wall gently embraces
the public space and symbolizes
the connectedness of sustainability,
resilience, biophilia, and human
wellbeing. People will come here to
exchange ideas and collaborate in the
interest of a positive future
 3. Health & Well-Being
6.Poetics & Beauty Varied work settings, spaces for
The use of natural materials, soft meditation and respite, as well as
curves, and biophilic elements paired height-adjustable workstations
with an emphasis on carbon reduction introduce health & well-being
strategies throughout the space
creates a space demonstrating 2.Sustainability, Resilience &
USGBC’s future organizational goals Regeneration
A knowledge center featuring salvaged
furniture, re-purposed glass and wood,
recycled, bio-based, and carbon neutral
materials used throughout the space.

5.Technology & Tectonics

A repurposed wood feature 1.Conceptual Clarity
4.Community & Inclusion
wall from USGBC’s previous vistors and staff are greeted with
A video wall featuring members,
space exemplifies material soft curves and biophilic imagery
partners, and staff celebrates
circularity in visitor and staff representing an evolved USGBC,
the collective contributions of
areas focused on enhancing the human
all in the green building space
condition.
 Reused USGBC Logo

Salvaged Meeting Chairs

Salvaged Colored Glass

Salvaged Bar Stools

Height Adjustable
Desks Salvaged Task Chairs

Salvaged Community Table

Salvaged Workstations
 FSC Certified Wood Flooring

Salvaged Table & Chairs

Carbon Neutral Carpet

Salvaged Ceiling Tiles

Salvaged Glass Office Fronts

Salvaged Office Furniture

Carbon Neutral Carpets

Knowledge Library
The Knowledge Library is a public-facing resource
that showcases the full inventory of innovative
products and materials installed on the project
(including an assortment of items reused). The
material cards are double-sided and printed on FSC
certified paper board made of wood pulp. Material
specifications are listed on the backside, displaying
human health + environmental benefits

Podcast Studio
Forming the backdrop to the public space, reused pieces from
the original U.S. Green Building Council wood paneling were
repurposed outside the Podcast Studio. Working with the
contractor on site, individual panels were selected to maintain
parts of the engraved logo. An acoustically rated window allows
guests to peek in and watch while podcasts are recording.
Waste reduction

The USGBC's pursuit of TRUE certification motivated them to improve resource conservation, training, and
environmental impact reduction. In their office space, they collaborated with architects to optimize waste
To record
management, information
monitored forreduced
recycling bins, TRUE, waste
the janitorial teamchain
through supply helpsreviews,
with daily tracking of
and implemented strategies to
reduce, reuse,
wastecompost,
streams,and and
recycle.
waste data is reported annually to maintain certification.

During construction, they provided compost and recycle bins,

reviewed waste collection data, used reusable shipping
containers, and donated/recycled unused items. Their
commitment to zero waste was further supported by practices
such as going paperless, using reusable kitchenware, and
implementing internal sharing systems, while also tracking
diversion data and conducting waste audits for reporting
purposes.
Waste reduction
Reduce: Implemented various strategies to reduce waste, such as
going paperless, providing reusable kitchenware, organizing supplies
by expiration date, and avoiding single-use plastic service ware.

Reuse: Reused finishings, furniture, and supplies during office

renovation, returned recyclable items to vendors, and used durable
containers for shipping and storage. Implemented an internal
sharing system for unwanted office supplies.

Compost: Placed compost bins beside waste receptacles, provided

clear signage, and composted organic waste from living plants.

Recycle: Set the multifunctional printer/copier to duplex printing as

default, reduced packaging, trained staff on recycling practices, and
recycled paper, wood, and ceramics.
Impact of achieving criteria:

USGBC’s commitment to
environmental stewardship begins
with their own actions. By reusing over
80% of their furniture and diverting
more than 94% of their waste in their
headquarters, they’ve reduced both
operational and embodied carbon by
44%, and minimized their impacts on
the environment and community.
Reuse savings: The new USGBC headquarters

• 43 desk chairs, 19 task chairs and 3

lecterns total replacement value: $37,630
• 312 items of furniture, fixtures and
equipment total replacement value: $230,238
• 90+ pounds of carpet tiles: Around $1,000
• 895+ pounds of window shades and their
motors: $2,000-$6,000
• Carpet tiles savings: $2-3 per square foot
• Ceiling tile savings: $2-3 per square foot Zero Waste Reporting
Case Study 2: Deloitte Office (The edge)

ID Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Certification Level: LEED CI Platinum
Building typology: office building
Architects: PLP Architecture
Year: 2015

The Edge is an office building which opens itself up to

the city with its 15-storey atrium. The atrium acts as
a window between the world of work and the outside,
as well as providing a social heart for the building.
 Criteria Met:
The Edge is also the ­greenest building in the world, according to British rating agency BREEAM,
which gave it the highest ­sustainability score ever awarded: 98.4 percent. The Dutch have a
phrase for all of this: the new way of working. It’s about using information technology to shape
both the way we work and the spaces in which we do it

Optimize Energy Performance

Enhanced Refrigerant
Management
Innovative Sustainability
Solutions
Low-Emitting Materials
 How Criteria was met
Optimize Energy Performance

1. Solar Energy Utilization: 2. Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage:

The roof is equipped with solar panels. The building utilizes a highly efficient aquifer thermal
The building generates more energy than energy storage system.
it consumes, producing 70 percent less During summer, warm water is pumped 130 meters
electricity compared to a typical office deep into the aquifer beneath the building, providing
building. insulation. In winter, it is extracted for heating.
3. LED Panels:
Super-efficient LED panels, use minimal 4. Energy Efficiency
electricity and can be powered through Dashboard:
the same cables that carry data for the
Deloitte uses central
Internet.
dashboards to monitor energy
Employees with smartphones can regulate
usage in real-time.
the light and climate of their workplace
Sections of the building can
using an app.
be shut down on days with
The LED panels are equipped with various
fewer employees, reducing
sensors (motion, light, temperature,
energy costs for heating,
humidity, infrared), forming a "digital
cooling, lighting, and cleaning.
ceiling" that enhances energy efficiency.
Enhanced Refrigerant Management: 2. Water-Based Cooling System:
The building incorporates a water-based
1. Natural Ventilation System: cooling system with a network of tubes
The atrium serves as the gravitational carrying water behind ceiling tiles.
center, facilitating natural ventilation. 3. Rainwater Harvesting:
Mesh panels between floors enhance this This harvested rainwater is used to flush
ventilation process. toilets and water the gardens.
 Innovative Sustainability Solutions

3.Automated Cleaning System:

Sensors built into light panels track activity, allowing
cleaning staff and robots to focus on areas that have been
used most heavily each day.
Robotic systems patrol the grounds and respond to alarms,
enhancing security and efficiency in cleaning processes.

4. Ecological Corridor:
The building supports an ecological corridor on
the north-facing terrace, providing a continuous
path of vegetation for birds, bats, bees, and
bugs.
Exposed concrete ceilings
with low-VOC sealants

FSC-certified wood

Salvaged Meeting Chairs

Tiles with low VOC

content certifications Paints with low VOCs

Gypsum wallboard with

low-VOC adhesives

Carpets with Green Label

Tiles with Floor Score Plus low for VOC emissions.
certification
Impact of Achieving Criteria

Sustainability:
The building produces more electricity than it consumes, thanks to solar panels
on the building and neighboring structures.

Global Impact and Sustainability Gains:

The Edge is internationally acknowledged as the greenest and smartest office
building,
Deloitte's overall environmental impact is addressed through various sustainability
measures, including LEED and BREEAM certifications in multiple locations globally.

Occupant-Friendly Space:
Approximately 28,000 sensors detect motion, light, temperature, humidity, and
carbon dioxide levels, making The Edge one of the smartest office spaces.
Employees can control lighting, climate, and even receive personalized coffee
blends through a smartphone app.
Impact of Achieving Criteria
14% decrease in GHG emissions intensity per FTE, a 22% decrease in emissions per dollar
of revenue, and a 25% decrease in overall paper usage.
Impact of Using LEM:

Improved Indoor Air Quality Enhanced LEED CI Platinum

(IAQ) Achievement

Increased Employee
Reduced Environmental
Productivity and Well-
Footprint
being
 Recommendations for Innovation

01 02 03 04
Adding plants to the work Using environmentally Developing a transportation Implementing a carbon
environment. Plants are friendly cleaning products management plan (e.g., neutral office. Ex: tracking
not currently addressed and/or employing sustainable hosting a regional carpool office electricity, natural
by LEED-CI. practices in the disposal of with personalized gas and other carbon-
cleaning products. match lists). emitting sources and off-
setting them with renewable
energy credits (RECs).
 Recommendations for Innovation

05 06 07 08
Implementing an office space Other recycling ideas include Remediating and cleaning all Using strategies from other
material and equipment implementing an in-house existing supply and return LEED Rating Systems
recycling program to reduce green program featuring ducts to ensure appropriate reference Guides: Green
the amount of material from composting, leftover food indoor air quality. cleaning, for example, is
the previously leased space donations and customer approved under LEED for
that goes to the landfill. recycling areas. Existing Buildings but not
LEED-CI.
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