• Space Reconfiguration, Renovation, and Construction - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...energy performance: Install a high reflectance roof, also known as a high albedo...made of light-colored materials that reflect sunlight and heat away from the building

  https://sftool.gov › plan › 265 › space-reconfiguration-renovation-construction

• Systems Thinking - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...it penetrates the space, the surface reflectance of the walls, and how light

  https://sftool.gov › plan › 250 › systems-thinking

• Sustainable Sites - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Albedo, or solar reflectance, is a measure of the ability of a surface material to...to reflect sunlight, including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths

  https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 46 › sustainable-sites

• System Bundling > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Technologies: Task Lighting, Surface Reflectance , General Lighting, Measurement...colors and finishes with high surface reflectance for walls, ceilings, and furniture

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 4 › lighting › system-bundling

• System Overview > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Lighting Furniture and Furnishings Surface Reflectance Daylighting General Lighting

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 1 › lighting › system-overview

• Biophilia and Design - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...and other factors such as reflectance of surfaces. Window Views Matter - Especially...features of water sparkle, reflections and surface movements. Coss suggests that

  https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 580 › biophilia-design

• Integrative Design Process > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...visual environment requires optimal surface brightness, comfortable contrast,...and position of furniture and surface reflectance value to optimize energy savings

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 2 › lighting › integrative-design-process

• Integrative Design Process > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...of mechanical equipment and surface reflectance values impact the building's

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 10 › hvac › integrative-design-process

• Child Care Centers - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Products Playground Surface Equipment Location Nature Building Surfaces Integrative...their teeth, wash their hands, clean surfaces, play with water on water-tables and

  https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 502 › child-care-centers

• A Temperature and Seasonal Energy Analysis of Green, White and Dark Roofs

  .................................. 5 Surface Energy Balance and Roof Heat Flows................ 6 Figure 4: General surface energy balance for a rooftop ....

  https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Columbia_A_Temperature_ and_Seasonal_Energy_Analysis.pdf

• System Bundling > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...alternative to traditional roofing surfaces....alternative to traditional roofing surfaces, potentially providing an amenity...Water Reuse and Recycling While reflective roofs, or “cool roof” systems, can

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 79 › planted-roof › system-bundling

• recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf

  ...selection and planning stage should reflect the complexity of the proposed action...manage these essential processes and reflect the elements addressed below. Soil

  https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf

• Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...and views Select light colors that reflect light in support of daylight strategies...workstations with adjustable height work surfaces Provide task chairs with adjustments

  https://sftool.gov › plan › 264 › furniture-fixtures-equipment

• Living Architecture: Green Roofs for Public Buildings

  The increasing prevalence of paved surfaces typical to modern infrastructure is...a typical city 65% of impervious surfaces are due to transportation infrastructure;

  https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Living_Architecture_Green_Roofs_for_Public_Buildings.pdf

• Break/Pantry - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to...durability. Select easy to clean wall surfaces for ease of maintenance. Use low VOC

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 85 › breakpantry

• Support Area - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Select durable and easy to clean floor surfaces such as rubber, tile, or linoleum...Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 87 › support-area

• LCA Key Terms - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...operating energy Embodied energy reflects the total energy used to bring a product...covering 0.09 m2 (1 ft2) of floor surface for 50 years Roof Coverings: Covering

  https://sftool.gov › plan › 630 › lca-key-terms

• Sustainable Response to COVID-19 - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  Guide features two sections: Air and Surfaces. Air addresses cleaning and purifying...requirements, and the impact on energy use. Surfaces addresses cleaning and disinfection

  https://sftool.gov › learn › about › 625 › sustainable-response-covid-19

• Enclosed Conference - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...occupants. Select easy to clean wall surfaces for ease of maintenance. Click Design...Use light-colored ceiling tiles to reflect daylight to allow natural light to

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 83 › enclosed-conference

• Mandates / Standards > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

  ...vegetated, and/or has a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) as prescribed based...stormwater management of rooftop surfaces. Example Survey Questions Questions

  https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 80 › planted-roof › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems

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