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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Flexible Workplace Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...floor data, power and conditioning systems make it easier to transform the workspace...distribution or adjustable ceiling system to enable user controlled ventilationhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 243 › flexible-workplace-design -
O&M > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Waste 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 › 85 › planted-roof › o-m-impact -
Strategies to Ensure Successful Delivery of Sustainable Products and Services - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...(LEED) rating system defines and measures what makes a building ‘green'. Projects...certification earn points for green building strategies across several categorieshttps://sftool.gov › plan › 541 › strategies-ensure-successful-delivery-sustainable-products-services -
Occupant Comfort - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...reduction goals for federal office buildings may sometimes conflict with comfort...be informed of how much energy the building is consuming so that they can adjusthttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 242 › occupant-comfort -
Systems 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 › 250 › systems-thinking -
Enhancing Health with Indoor Air - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Office of Federal High-Performance Buildings, and the Wellbuilt for Wellbeing...health, comfort and performance. Building systems help keep indoor air clean sohttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 626 › enhancing-health-indoor-air -
FEMP Facility Related Control System Cyber
Related Control System Cyber FEMP Facility Related Control System Cyber Sri Nikhil...related control systems (FRCS) & industrial control systems (ICS) Why is OThttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › FEMP FRCS Overview Training Deck 2020-10-22.pdf -
Health and Wellness Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Sustainable Federal Buildings relate to standards, guidelines, and building rating systems...Sustainable Federal Buildings relate to standards, guidelines, and building rating systems...By Guideline, Standard, or Rating System Air Quality and Control of Temperaturehttps://sftool.gov › learn › crosswalk -
Best Practices & Case Studies - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...make the case for high-performance building innovations is to point to others'...employed. Return to Agency Green Building Practices Resources government widehttps://sftool.gov › learn › agency-practices › 446 › iswg-case-studies -
ESPC ENABLE PROGRAM
...intended for Federal facilities with buildings under 200,000 square feet  Project...clothes washer, etc. Heating/Cooling system improvements (cooling towers, oncehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › ISWG.ESPC ENABLE Jan 21 2016_final.pdf -
PowerPoint Presentation
Congress directed DOE to develop Federal building energy efficiency requirements for...multi-family residential buildings that require those buildings to:  Meet the ASHRAEhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › 3 - ASHRAE 90.1-2013 and 10 CFR 433 - Halverson ISWG 191205.pdf -
PowerPoint Presentation
ENERGY 2018 Energy Exchange | Better Buildings Summit 2U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY...ENERGY 2018 Energy Exchange | Better Buildings Summit High Quality Energy Exchangehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › EEx -BBS Overview _ISWG_July 2018 (Baker).pdf -
DOE FY 2011 Sustainable Acquisition Priority Products and Attributes
...management costs · Supports green building requirements To achieve these benefits...Herbicide/Weed Control · Irrigation Systems · Pest Management Services · Vegetationhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › DOE-GreenBuyAwdGuide-FY2023.docx -
Building Selection - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...Building Selection For building interiors, a variety of physical building characteristics...abatement is advisable in buildings of a certain age. For buildings of all ages, understandinghttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 633 › building-selection -
PowerPoint Presentation
...that leverages Learning Management Systems to facilitate learning experiences...partnership with National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Access FEMP e-Traininghttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › Beverly Dyer- FEMP Training_ISWG Presentation Jan2013.pdf -
PowerPoint Presentation
...2020 establishes a Federal Smart Buildings Program EA 2020 authorizes FEMP...directs federal agencies to have a whole of government approach to combat climatehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › Summary Impacts of EA 2020.pdf -
Resources > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
The lighting system has a tremendous impact on building resources, primarily...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 › 36 › lighting › resources-impact -
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...efficiency and renewables.  Our whole-systems expertise unlocks market-based...performing buildings. Vehicles Planes & Trains New Buildings Existing Buildings Industryhttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › 11 CaraCarmichael Victor Olgyay - RMI Deep Energy Retrofits.pdf -
Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings GEB Blueprint Download What is a Grid-Interactive...Grid-Interactive Efficient Building (GEB)? GEB = Energy Efficiency + Demand Flexibilityhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 638 › grid-interactive-efficient-buildings -
Green Globes Basic Presentation
Construction & Existing Buildings ©2014 Green Building Initiative. All Right Reserved...Reserved.  Green Building Initiative (GBI) Overview  Guiding Principles Compliancehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › 14 Erin Shaffer - Principles for New and Renovation Construction.pdf
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