Project Goals, Targets, & Strategies

Three main project goals that I would like to focus on are reduced energy use, reduced indoor water use, and providing visitors with a connection to nature. I explore each of these goals in greater detail below:

Goal 1: Reduce Energy Use

• Measure:  EUI
• Targets:
• minimally acceptable value: 40% reduction compared to ASHRAE 90.1 baseline
• desired / target value: 60% reduction compared to ASHRAE 90.1 baseline
• Strategies:
• Optimal building orientation
• Strategic window placement and shading to provide effective solar heat gain and daylighting
• PV panels on site (e.g., over parking lot)

Goal 2: Reduce Indoor Water Use

• Measure:  Gallons per Year
• Targets:
• minimally acceptable value: 30% reduction compared to LEED baseline
• desired / target value: 40% reduction compared to LEED baseline
• Strategies:
• Rainwater collection and storage
• Using grey water for toilets and urinals
• Using low flow fixtures

Goal 3: Provide Visitors with a Connection to Nature

• Measure: Green Space Ratio
• Targets:
• minimally acceptable value: 70%
• desired / target value: 80%
• Strategies:
• Green roof
• Green walls (interior and exterior)