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Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINEECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINE
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Habitat deterioration & destruction
Depletion of natural reserves & resources
Induced climate change
Habitat deterioration & destruction
Depletion of natural reserves & resources
Induced climate change
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Natural EcosystemsExamples
Leaves on trees catch and
slowly release rain into the ground
Natural EcosystemsExamples
Leaves on trees catch and
slowly release rain into the ground
ResultExperienced flash flooding at record levels across Europe, Asia and elsewhere
ResultExperienced flash flooding at record levels across Europe, Asia and elsewhere
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Global Forest Watch: D. Bryant, et al., The Last Frontier Forests: Ecosystems & Economies on the Edge. (World Resources Institute: Washington, DC, 1997).
Frontier Forests 8000 years ago Frontier Forests Today Current Non Frontier Forests
Depletion of Natural Reserves Sources of
Fossil fuels TimberSeed StockFlora & Fauna
Depletion of Natural Reserves Sources of
Fossil fuels TimberSeed StockFlora & Fauna
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Nature’s Services
Plants absorb• Flash-floods & dust • Greenhouse gases
Plants provide • Atmospheric oxygen
Soil organisms process• Human Waste • Groundwater• Gasses in Air-sheds
Aquatic organisms clarify • Freshwater Water
Nature’s Services
Plants absorb• Flash-floods & dust • Greenhouse gases
Plants provide • Atmospheric oxygen
Soil organisms process• Human Waste • Groundwater• Gasses in Air-sheds
Aquatic organisms clarify • Freshwater Water
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Induced Climate Change
Ozone Depletion–Increased solar radiation
•Human Health Impacts –Skin Cancer & Genetic Mutation
Greenhouse Effect–Change in Weather Patterns
•Frequency Extreme Weather–Increased Tidal Range–Storm Frequency & Flash Floods
•Human Health Impacts–Asthma & Vector Control
Induced Climate Change
Ozone Depletion–Increased solar radiation
•Human Health Impacts –Skin Cancer & Genetic Mutation
Greenhouse Effect–Change in Weather Patterns
•Frequency Extreme Weather–Increased Tidal Range–Storm Frequency & Flash Floods
•Human Health Impacts–Asthma & Vector Control
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers
Biodiversity Loss
Plants Corals Birds Mammals Marsupials Frogs Reptiles
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Australian Drivers
Depletion of natural reserves of Freshwater Clean airProductive landSeed-stocks
Depletion of natural reserves of Freshwater Clean airProductive landSeed-stocks
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Australian Drivers
Pollution of urban/regional
air
water
land
Pollution of urban/regional
air
water
land
Impacts on
-human health &
-the ecosystem
Impacts on
-human health &
-the ecosystem
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Responses
United Nations Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change 1997 Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depletion 1987 Rio Convention on Biological Diversity 1992
Australia National ESD Strategy 1992
Greenhouse Response Strategy 1996
Built Environment Protocol 1997
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Approach
It is essential for the health and economy of the community to provide direction for future integration of effort and to improve ecologically sustainable trade and employment prospects
It is essential for the health and economy of the community to provide direction for future integration of effort and to improve ecologically sustainable trade and employment prospects
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Contents and Tools
A Framework for
Evaluating Performance – Goals & strategy options– Rating system
• max points for addressing key issues &
• minor points for effectively considering issues
Guidelines for Issues– Community– Energy– Material– Water
Supporting Information– Checklists– Case Studies– Appendices
A Framework for
Evaluating Performance – Goals & strategy options– Rating system
• max points for addressing key issues &
• minor points for effectively considering issues
Guidelines for Issues– Community– Energy– Material– Water
Supporting Information– Checklists– Case Studies– Appendices
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Intent Intent
To provide practical advice for designers, contractors & end-users within the scope of fitout & refurbishment
Objective:To enhance performance of occupants & reduce local & global environmental impacts particularly in operations phase of asset life cycle
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
Fit-out is defined as:
“the process of designing and building a physical workplace environment within, or in association with, a building’s structure, envelope and services; and
the fitout process is dynamic and continuous, and includes consideration of the impact of the fitout in use as well as in disposal”
Fit-out is defined as:
“the process of designing and building a physical workplace environment within, or in association with, a building’s structure, envelope and services; and
the fitout process is dynamic and continuous, and includes consideration of the impact of the fitout in use as well as in disposal”
Definitions: Fitout
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
ESD is:
“using, conserving & enhancing community resources so ecological processes on which life depends are maintained, & total quality of life now & in future can be sustained”
ESD is:
“using, conserving & enhancing community resources so ecological processes on which life depends are maintained, & total quality of life now & in future can be sustained”
Definitions ESD
Outcomes:
-Conserved resources & heritage; &-Reduced emissions to protect health
Outcomes:
-Conserved resources & heritage; &-Reduced emissions to protect health
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
Community
• Enhanced natural, cultural & built heritage
• Ensured security, equity access & safety
Community
• Enhanced natural, cultural & built heritage
• Ensured security, equity access & safety
Materials / Land
• Materials Durability• Waste avoidance• Reliance on renewable• Preserved scarce
Materials / Land
• Materials Durability• Waste avoidance• Reliance on renewable• Preserved scarce
Water
• Enhanced catchment• Drinking water quality• Efficiency in use• Waste avoidance
Water
• Enhanced catchment• Drinking water quality• Efficiency in use• Waste avoidance
Conserving ResourcesConserving Resources
Energy
• Passive solar design• Efficiency in use• Waste avoidance• Preserved non renewable
Energy
• Passive solar design• Efficiency in use• Waste avoidance• Preserved non renewable
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Rating Performance
Organisations can use rating system to:Influence Decision-making
Position Agency as
• Innovators or Leaders
• Followers & Learners
Demonstrate Performance • Analyse & Report on Progress
Determine Level of Performance needed
• Considering longer term ROI; &
• To Facilitate innovation
Differentiate approaches of
• Agencies, Clients & Suppliers
ESDLeader
In Building Fitout
ESD Starter Rated
Agency Fitout
ESD Improver in
Fitout Supply
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Rating Performance
ESDLeader
In Building Fitout
Score Logo Meaning
0 - 100 Starter
100 - 150 Improver
150 - 200 On-track
200 - 250 Leader
> 250 ESD Best
Encouragement award for getting started.
Improvement award for applied effort.
Fast track award for improved outcomes.
Leadership award for significant achievement.
Best there is in ESD Outcomes.
Level
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Reporting Improved Outcomes
Ecological Footprints data compiled to show
best practice
normal fitout practice
improvement toward ESD
Environmentally
Responsible
planning, design & management
improvement compared to
business as usual approach
– outcomes in guideline categories
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Methodology
Best practice varies with• climate, region,
• type, occupancy & service delivery
Improved outcomes based on relevant • prior, current &
• future performance benchmarks
Effective planning, design & reporting is reliant on project specific data
to show improved outcomes for:• Energy use/ m2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate);
• Water use / m2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate);
• Waste avoidance & reduction in fit-out & demolition; &
• Recycling rate/T material used, reused & disposal.
Best practice varies with• climate, region,
• type, occupancy & service delivery
Improved outcomes based on relevant • prior, current &
• future performance benchmarks
Effective planning, design & reporting is reliant on project specific data
to show improved outcomes for:• Energy use/ m2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate);
• Water use / m2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate);
• Waste avoidance & reduction in fit-out & demolition; &
• Recycling rate/T material used, reused & disposal.
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:GUIDELINE FOR COMMUNITYGUIDELINE FOR COMMUNITY
Part A.Part A. Conservation of Community Resources and HeritageConservation of Community Resources and Heritage
Objective:Objective: To protect natural heritage, habitat and biodiversityTo protect natural heritage, habitat and biodiversity
Strategy:Strategy: Enhance reliance on sustainable practiceEnhance reliance on sustainable practice
RecommendationRecommendation ImplementationImplementation RatingRating
Protect endangered speciesProtect endangered species Specify plantation timbers with origins recorded.Specify plantation timbers with origins recorded. 55
Specify plantation source in timber frame partitions/furniture.Specify plantation source in timber frame partitions/furniture. 44
Specify preference for certified plantation timbers.Specify preference for certified plantation timbers. 33
Appendix B Appendix B Record reference to appropriate species selection listing.Record reference to appropriate species selection listing. 55
Avoid use of tropical hardwood unless it is recycled.Avoid use of tropical hardwood unless it is recycled. 55
Promote cleanerPromote cleaner Specify alternative materials to vinyl/lowest PVC content in:Specify alternative materials to vinyl/lowest PVC content in:
production principlesproduction principles Floor coverings;Floor coverings; 55
Cabling;Cabling; 55
Furniture components;Furniture components; 22
Appendix CAppendix C Conduit, ducting; andConduit, ducting; and 33
Venetian blinds.Venetian blinds. 33
Minimise use of polyvinylchloride (PVC) wherever practical.Minimise use of polyvinylchloride (PVC) wherever practical. 55
Give preference to bio plastics over synthetic plastics.Give preference to bio plastics over synthetic plastics. 55
Select natural fabricsSelect natural fabrics Specify organic fabrics with:Specify organic fabrics with:
High flame resistance; andHigh flame resistance; and 11
Low toxicity qualities e.g. wool, silk.Low toxicity qualities e.g. wool, silk. 11
Minimise use of Fire Retardants containing VOC’S.Minimise use of Fire Retardants containing VOC’S. 11
For Community Issues
Provide Indoor Plantings
Locate plants <3 m from light of 400-to 850 nm wavelengthsEnsure trays protect carpet /joinery from moisture ingressDesign appropriate access for watering/replacing plantsSpecify plants free of pests, disease or toxic chemicalsRecord maintenance program in Handover ManualSpecify plants that filter toxins from indoor airRecommend plants to “high churn” work environmentsSelect plants that contribute to the local habitat
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Objective: To protect and sustain natural heritage, habitat and biodiversity Recommendation Implementation Rating
Objective:To protect heritage & educate occupants on issuesRecommendation Implementation Rating
Maximise Design Flexibility & Understand Churn Factors
Promote, recommend and specify:•Modular furniture& partition systems; & Freestanding furnitureSpecify demountable partition systemsAdopt standard material sizes in design solutionsProvide soft rather than hard wiring systemsProvide options for reuse e.g. design for disassemblyDesign for portability/permanence depending on change historyTo avoid discomfort in sensitive occupants/ high churn areas recommend spectral reflectors in fluorescent lampsPlan for future change based on organisational historyDesign future flexibility in Master plan of potential space useEstablish fitout record system for future retrieval & re-use
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Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: For Community Issues
Conserving Community ResourcesConserving Community Resources
Habitat & Biodiversity
Endangered SpeciesCleaner Production Natural Fabrics/Pest Control CleaningPlantings/ Participation
Habitat & Biodiversity
Endangered SpeciesCleaner Production Natural Fabrics/Pest Control CleaningPlantings/ Participation
Access & Safety
Hazardous Materials Minimise Building Hazards.Security & Health IssuesEquitable Access Accurate Fitout Information
Access & Safety
Hazardous Materials Minimise Building Hazards.Security & Health IssuesEquitable Access Accurate Fitout Information
Built &Cultural Heritage
Information & EducationMaximise Flexibility Rubbish/RemovalProcedures
Built &Cultural Heritage
Information & EducationMaximise Flexibility Rubbish/RemovalProcedures
Airborne Particles
Central vacuum cleaningProtect occupants
Airborne Particles
Central vacuum cleaningProtect occupants
Hazardous Emissions
Chemical storage/ RecordsCleaning practiceVOC’s, Toxic fume, EMF’s
Hazardous Emissions
Chemical storage/ RecordsCleaning practiceVOC’s, Toxic fume, EMF’s
Enhanced Ventilation
Natural ventilationAmbient air intake
Enhanced Ventilation
Natural ventilationAmbient air intake
Reducing Emissions to Air IndoorsReducing Emissions to Air Indoors
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: For Energy Issues
Conserving Energy ResourcesUse of Daylight
Sources & ControlThermal Issues
Passive Design
Renewable energy sources
Efficiency in use
Efficient Use Waste Avoidance
Ozone Depletion
Emissions reductionEnergy & materials
Hazardous Emissions
Energy reductionMaterials & Water
Enhanced Ventilation Ambient air intake
Reducing Emissions to Air OutdoorsReducing Emissions to Air Outdoors
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
Conserving Materials/ Land ResourcesRenewable Sources
Sustainable SourcesResource Depletion
Recycled Materials
Recycled & Recyclable
Distribution/ Durability
Transport energy DurabilityWaste
Solid Waste To Landfill
Recycling & reuseWaste avoidance
Toxic Waste To Land
Records ManagementToxic materials
Reducing Solid Waste Emissions
For Material/Land Issues
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Water Issues
Effluent Reduction Waste Management
Effluent Control Grey /Black water
Reducing Emissions To WaterWater Quality
Healthy water
Conserving Water ResourcesEfficient Use Waste Avoidance Distribution
Fittings & Appliances Source Options Pressure /Maintenance
Transport Energy Waste
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
Impediments –Organisational–Physical –Educational–Training –Operation & –Maintenance
Solutions– Design, – Technical, – Financial & – Planning
Impediments –Organisational–Physical –Educational–Training –Operation & –Maintenance
Solutions– Design, – Technical, – Financial & – Planning
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:Checklists for
– Communicating across specialist areas– Tracking project teams’ efforts over life cycle phases
Sections on – Planning– Design– Documentation and procurement– Construction and demolition– Post-occupancy evaluation section
Documentation And Procurement Phase
Maintenance & Cleaning
Identify cleaning practice.
Electrical/Data Communications
Energy Efficiency.
Waste Avoidance
Hydraulic Services
Healthy water quality
Regulate Water Pressure
Avoidance of Black water
Low impact cleaning recommendations for all elements are specified.
Selection of 5 star appliances is specified.
Initialising of equipment power saver mode programs is specified.Soft wiring and flexible data systems are specified.
Decay, fungal growth etc is checked in water storage tanks/pipes.
Specifications call for fixings that prevent water hammer
A water discharge environmental management plan is on hand
Self-Assessment
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:Benchmarking
Australian and International
–Best Practice Case Studies
– SEDA Office, Sydney.– Adelaide Mail & Parcel Centre– Dandenong Police & Court Complex, Victoria – Skandia Assurance, Sweden.– Niagara Mohawk Power Corp, USA
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:Summary
A Framework for Evaluating Reporting & Rating ESD
Guidelines For Community; Energy ; Material; Water Issues
Supporting Information for tracking and benchmarking
For further information
Karen.Lyonreid@publicworks.gld.gov.au
Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:
RecommendationProtect Endangered Species