Whole Building Systems Thinking
Unlike conventional design processes, where components and disciplines are treated separately, sustainable design requires an evaluation of whole systems. When retrofitting an office, consider the space as a whole. This means thinking not only about the lighting, the flooring, the windows, the HVAC system, and the furniture as separate components, but also thinking about the relationship between each of these components and the ways that those relationships create the space, and how that fits with sustainability goals.
Check out the Whole Building Systems section in Explore for information on building systems, their relationship to one another, and the integrated design team necessary to reach sustainability goals.
For example, if a project’s goal is to save energy from lighting and improve occupant comfort, it should think not only about the type of lighting fixtures needed, but also how the space will be used by the occupants, the amount of sunlight streaming through the windows at different times of year, how that light gets bounced into the space, how the light levels are controlled, and even the colors of the walls. By thinking holistically about the lighting system, rather than simply about the lighting components, a more comfortable, efficient, healthy and productive space can be created. In addition, the project “system” is nested within larger systems, such as a watershed, an air shed, a forest, a neighborhood and city, and so forth; these larger systems should also be considered.
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in the Green Procurement Compilation335 Results : whole building systems
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The Importance of Daylight - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...study of seven buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Building occupants were studied...their new workplace in these buildings. The buildings were all designed to maximizehttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 579 › importance-daylight -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Boilers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1321 › boilers › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Pre-Rinse Spray Valves - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2 - Optimize Energy Performance 3...v4 rating systems, including areas required for LEED v4 building certificationhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 4 › cafeteria-products › 1323 › pre-rinse-spray-valves › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Chillers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 34 › chillers › 0 -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...ceilings. Tips O+M Tips Wood panel systems can be cleaned with microfiber cloths...contributing cost. BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimizationhttps://sftool.gov › material › 1986 › wood -
Green Procurement - Private Office - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Strips (APS) Binders Binders Building Insulation Building Insulation Carpet Carpet...active ergonomics. Design flexible systems to accommodate changes in employeehttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products-workspaces › 47 › private-office -
Resources / Case Studies > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Roof Submetering System Overview Integrative Design Process System Impacts Resources...Resources Human Behavior Financial O&M System Bundling Mandates / Standards Resourceshttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 67 › solid-waste › resources-and-case-studies -
Utah Grounds Maintenance & Snow Removal Synopsis/Solicitation (Excerpt)
...specifically designed to protect building occupant s' and workers' health, while...Sustainability and Environmental Management System (SEMS) procedures that can be foundhttps://sftool.gov › attachment › downloadattachmentpdf › 21680?description=Utah Ground Maintenance Snow Removal.pdf -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Doors - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...02/27/24 A sliding or swinging entry system designed for and installed in a vertical...unconditioned space in a Residential Building. Includes Sidelites. Product Detailshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 26 › doors-windows › 76 › doors › 0 -
Supply Chain Climate Risk Management Framework - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Reduction and Building Resilience Overview Net Zero Energy Building Transformation...Transformation to Net Zero Energy Buildings Net Zero Energy Building Examples Additional Resourceshttps://sftool.gov › plan › 556 › supply-chain-climate-risk-management-framework -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Metal Systems Description Metal ceilings are not often used in office spaces...ceilings. Tips O+M Tips Metal Ceiling Systems can be cleaned with microfiber clothshttps://sftool.gov › material › 1985 › metal-systems -
Hatcher - ENERGY STAR PM Update _ISWG 7-26-18.pdf
ENERGY STAR certification Assess whole building energy and water consumption, plus...diversion rate Hundreds of thousands of buildings benchmarking Two dozen local benchmarkinghttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › Hatcher - ENERGY STAR PM Update _ISWG 7-26-18.pdf -
Green Procurement - Pest Management - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...coordinated with the activities of other building service programs that have a bearing...Sustainability Policies for Leased Buildings for more information on both requiredhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-services › 4 › pest-management -
Green Procurement - Custodial Services - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...often require the replenishment of building products (e.g., trash bags, bathroom...custodial services at the Littleton SSA Building. Note that it references revoked executivehttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-services › 7 › janitorial-services -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Honeycomb Solar Thermal Collector - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1747 › honeycomb-solar-thermal-collector › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1654 › air-conditioner-coil-cleaners › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Catalyst-based Non-chemical Water Treatment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems Custom product lists My Product Lists Use custom...Urinals Urinals Wastewater Systems Coatings Wastewater Systems Coatings Catalyst-basedhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 1659 › catalyst-based-non-chemical-water-treatment › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - HVAC Maintenance Products - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1652 › hvac-maintenance-products › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Toilets - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems Custom product lists My Product Lists Use custom...Urinals Urinals Wastewater Systems Coatings Wastewater Systems Coatings Toilets Lasthttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 255 › toilets › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Wireless Pneumatic Thermostats - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Optimization System for Chiller Plants Control Optimization System for Chiller...Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipeshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1736 › wireless-pneumatic-thermostats › 0
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