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.
Procure Products
in the Green Procurement Compilation335 Results : whole building systems
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Green Procurement Compilation - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
DOE Priority ProductsDOE GSA Public Buildings ServiceGSA PBS Products Services...clinical medicine. 17 Products Building Finishes Building interior products that providehttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › -
LCA Key Terms - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 630 › lca-key-terms -
O&M > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Roof Submetering System Overview Integrative Design Process System Impacts Resources...O&M System Bundling Mandates / Standards Resources / Case Studies System Impactshttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 75 › solid-waste › om-impact -
MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...located at the main doors of the building, either on the exterior or interior...pollutants are walked off at the building entrance, increasing the indoor airhttps://sftool.gov › material › 2054 › entrance-mats -
Healthy Cleaning - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...performed by custodial contractors, building maintenance personnel, or occupants...manner that promotes the health of building occupants, visitors, and cleaninghttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 645 › healthy-cleaning -
Life Cycle Perspective (Life Cycle Thinking) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 399 › life-cycle-perspective-life-cycle-thinking -
Financial > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Roof Submetering System Overview Integrative Design Process System Impacts Resources...O&M System Bundling Mandates / Standards Resources / Case Studies System Impactshttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 38 › lighting › financial-impact -
Standard 189.1-2014
Design of High-Performance Green Buildings ISWG Update March 19, 2015 Don Horn...of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings Standard 189.1 Collaborative efforthttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › 1 Don Horn - 189 2014 Update.pdf -
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 402 › environmental-product-declarations-epds -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Roofing Materials - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Cement and Concrete...and Asphalt Cleaners Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Erosion Control Materials Erosionhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 231 › roofing-materials › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Liquid Applied Solar-control Films - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Cement and Concrete...and Asphalt Cleaners Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Erosion Control Materials Erosionhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 1634 › liquid-applied-solar-control-films › 0 -
LCA Example - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 629 › lca -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Cement and Concrete...and Asphalt Cleaners Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Erosion Control Materials Erosionhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 1756 › low-emissivity-low-e-window-film › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Erosion Control Materials - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Cement and Concrete...and Asphalt Cleaners Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Flowable Fill Flowable Fillhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 1347 › erosion-control-materials › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Cement and Concrete...Concrete Cement and Concrete Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Erosion Control Materials Erosionhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 1346 › concrete-asphalt-cleaners › 0 -
Project Team - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 586 › project-team -
Financial > Solid Waste - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Roof Submetering System Overview Integrative Design Process System Impacts Resources...O&M System Bundling Mandates / Standards Resources / Case Studies System Impactshttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 73 › solid-waste › financial-impact -
Circadian Light - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...to stimulate a person's' circadian system - enough to synchronize it with the...stimulate a person's visual system. The circadian system is maximally sensitive tohttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 577 › circadian-light -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Cement and Concrete - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Guiding Principles GPs Building Insulation Building Insulation Concrete and...and Asphalt Cleaners Epoxy Systems Epoxy Systems Erosion Control Materials Erosionhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 29 › cement-concrete › 0 -
Contracting Officer/ Procurement Professional - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Planning and Engagement Processes Systems Thinking Integrative Design Process...Assessment and Buildings LCA in Building Standards and Certification Systems LCA Examplehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 587 › contracting-officer-procurement-professional
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