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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Toilets - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Custom product lists My Product Lists...Pumps Pool Pumps Septic System Treatments Septic System Treatments Showerheadshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 255 › toilets › 0 -
Green Procurement - Custodial Services - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...often require the replenishment of building products (e.g., trash bags, bathroom...into the construction of a public building or public work; or Acquired by thehttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-services › 7 › janitorial-services -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Urinals - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Custom product lists My Product Lists...Pumps Pool Pumps Septic System Treatments Septic System Treatments Showerheadshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 259 › urinals › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Bathroom Sink Faucets & Accessories (Residential) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Custom product lists My Product Lists...Pumps Pool Pumps Septic System Treatments Septic System Treatments Showerheadshttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 11 › bathroom-sink-faucets-accessories-residential › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Showerheads - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Home Federal Plumbing Systems and Fixtures Custom product lists My Product Lists...Pumps Pool Pumps Septic System Treatments Septic System Treatments Spray Sprinklerhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 23 › plumbing-systems › 239 › showerheads › 0 -
Laboratory - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...per square foot compared to office buildings and other facilities. This is due...heat-generating equipment, and fail-safe back-up systems as well as intensive ventilationhttps://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 89 › laboratory -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Commercial Retail Food Refrigeration - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Refrigeration Systems Commercial Industrial Process Refrigeration Systems Commercial...Refrigeration Systems Commercial Very Low Temperature Refrigeration Systems Commercialhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 21 › appliances › 229 › retail-food-refrigeration › 0 -
Framework Step 1: Identify - 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 › 557 › framework-step-1-identify -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - HVAC Maintenance Products - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipes...remove rust, dust, and dirt from HVAC systems. Product Details To the maximum extenthttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1652 › hvac-maintenance-products › 0 -
Indoor Air Quality - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...protect the health of vulnerable building occupants. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)...air, maintaining appropriate exhaust systems, complying with ASHRAE Standard 62https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 66 › indoor-air-quality -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Light Commercial Heating and Cooling - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipes...equipment that is configured as a split system air conditioner incorporating a singlehttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 150 › light-commercial-heating-cooling › 0 -
Green Procurement - DOD Requirements - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
DOE Priority ProductsDOE GSA Public Buildings ServiceGSA PBS For a complete list...mission or in the natural and man-made systems that support it. The Department ofhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › dod -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Commercial Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Refrigeration Systems Commercial Industrial Process Refrigeration Systems Commercial...Refrigeration Systems Commercial Very Low Temperature Refrigeration Systems Commercialhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 21 › appliances › 1753 › laboratory-grade-refrigerator-freezer › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Smart Thermostats - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipes...with sources external to the HVAC system. Product Details To the maximum extenthttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1754 › smart-thermostats › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Air Conditioner Coil Cleaners - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipes...Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 4 - Enhance the Indoor Environmenthttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 1654 › air-conditioner-coil-cleaners › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Commercial Clothes Washers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Refrigeration Systems Commercial Industrial Process Refrigeration Systems Commercial...Refrigeration Systems Commercial Very Low Temperature Refrigeration Systems Commercialhttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 21 › appliances › 1598 › commercial-clothes-washers › 0 -
Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Industrial Process Air Conditioning - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems Non-Pressure Pipes...Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 5 - Reduce the Environmental Impacthttps://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 24 › hvacmechanical › 140 › industrial-process-air-conditioning › 0
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