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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Resources / Case Studies > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Human Behavior > Water - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Building Insulation - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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GSA GEB Case Study Report Mar 2021.pdf
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GpcProductsXlsx
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DoD Sustainable Buildings Strategy
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The WELL Building Standard
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Space Reconfiguration, Renovation, and Construction - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Building Upgrades for Energy Efficiency
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About - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning Examples - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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System Overview > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Biophilia and Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Indoor Water Conservation
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recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf
...2009 focuses on the area beyond the building footprint and any built landscape...million acres of land 2 and 429,000 building assets, comprising 3.34 billion squarehttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf -
Energy Management Systems (EnMS) - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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water_implementing_instructions.pdf
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Climate Risk Management - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Submetering - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...comprehensive uses and benefits of submetering systems by type. You can also mark which benefits...already attained in an already installed system and print or export a customized list...type Electrical Circuit Electrical System Electrical - End Use Device Gas Water...comprehensive uses and benefits of submetering systems. Use the wizard to learn about submeteringhttps://sftool.gov › plan › submetering › electrical-circuit
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