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Document D503 2013 Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Commentary on the AIA Sustainable Projects Documents

AIA Document D5032013. Copyright 2011 and 2013 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. 062013

IntroductionPurposeofthisGuideRevisionstothisGuideHowtoUsethisGuide

Chapter1SpecialDefinitionsApplicationoftheSpecialDefinitionstoDifferentSustainableProjectTypes

Chapter2BackgroundSustainableDesignandConstructionEnvironmentalProductRatingsCertificationSystemsJurisdictionalRequirementsConclusion

Chapter3B1012007SP,AgreementBetweenOwnerandArchitectInitialInformationStandardofCareScopeofArchitectsBasicServicesandSustainabilityServices

MaterialsorEquipmentSubstitutionsScopeofArchitectsBasicServices

ConstructionPhaseServicesProjectCompletion

SustainabilityServicesScopeofArchitectsSustainabilityServicesSustainabilityCertificationAgreementsSustainabilityWorkshopSustainabilityPlanDesignPhaseUntestedMaterialsandEquipmentSustainabilityCertifications

Commissioning(B2112007)LimitationsonSustainableServices

ChangestotheSustainabilityPlanorInstrumentsofServiceCompletionoftheArchitectsServices

OwnersResponsibilitiesInstrumentsofServiceClaimsandDisputes

ConsequentialDamagesLimitationofLiabilityIndemnityConfidentialityofSustainabilityDocumentationGuaranteeofPerformance

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Chapter3(cont.)Compensation

AdditionalServicesCompensationforArchitectsConsultantsPhasedPaymentsReimbursableExpenses

B1012007SP,ExhibitAChapter4C4012007SP,AgreementBetweenArchitectandConsultantChapter5B2142012,ArchitectsServices:LEEDCertificationWhentoUseAIADocumentB214LeedOnlinev3Leedv4

Chapter6A1012007SP,AgreementBetweenOwnerandContractor,andA2012007SP,GeneralConditionsoftheContractforConstructionGeneralProvisions

TheContractDocumentsSpecialDefinitions

OwnersResponsibilitiesContractorsResponsibilities

SubstitutionsWarrantyCompliancewithLawsSustainabilityDocumentationSubmittalsCleaningUpSiteVisitsSubcontractors

DelaysandSubstantialCompletionDelaysSubstantialCompletion

FinalCompletionInsuranceandBondsClaimsandDisputes

ConsequentialDamagesLimitationofLiability

Chapter7A4012007SP,AgreementBetweenContractorandSubcontractorChapter8OtherDeliveryModelsConstructionManagement

ConstructionManagerasAdviser(CMa)ConstructionManagerasConstructor(CMc)

DesignBuildIntegratedProjectDelivery

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Chapter9ExampleofaSustainabilityPlanIntroductionCoverPageArticle1DesignPhaseArticle2SustainableMeasures

ItemNumberSustainableMeasurePointorCreditRequirementsResponsiblePartySustainableMeasureDescription

CompletedExamplesLEEDIgCCOwnerApprovedSustainableMeasures

OwnersApprovalAppendixAppendixAAIADocumentComparative:A1012007andA1012007SP,

AgreementBetweenOwnerandContractorAppendixBAIADocumentComparative:A2012007andA2012007SP,

GeneralConditionsoftheContractforConstructionAppendixCAIADocumentComparative:A4012007andA4012007SP,

AgreementBetweenContractorandSubcontractorAppendixDAIADocumentComparative:B1012007andB1012007SP,

AgreementBetweenOwnerandArchitectAppendixEAIADocumentComparative:C4012007andC4012007SP

AgreementBetweenArchitectandConsultantAppendixFExampleofaSustainabilityPlanAppendixGSpecialTermsandConditionsImposedbyThirdPartyCertificationorRatingEntities

(CertificationAuthorities),andinparticularGBCIandUSGBC,anarticlebyKennethW.Cobleigh,Esq.,ManagingDirectorandCounsel,AIAContractDocuments

AppendixHAIAResourcesforSustainableDesignandConstructionProjects


IntroductionPurposeofthisGuideSustainabledesignandconstructioncontinuestobearapidlyevolvingareaofimportancetotheconstructionindustry.Newcodes,likethe2012InternationalGreenConstructionCode(IgCC),andneworrevisedcertificationsystems,likeGreenGlobes,willcontinuetocreatenewroles,responsibilitiesandrisksforOwners,ArchitectsandContractors.Itisimportanttodevelopcontractsthatarespecificallytailoredtotheseneworexpandedroles,responsibilitiesandrisks.In2011,theAmericanInstituteofArchitectsreleasedD5032011GuideforSustainableProjects,includingAgreementAmendmentsandSupplementaryConditions.Sincethattime,theAIAhascontinueditscommitmenttoleadershipintheareaofsustainabledesignandconstructionbyreleasingsustainableprojects(SP)versionsofkeyAIAContractDocuments.ThefirstsetofthesenewSustainableProjectdocumentswasreleasedin20121.AsofthedateofthisGuideandCommentary(referredtohereinastheGuide),theSustainableProjectsdocumentsinclude

A1012007SP,StandardFormofAgreementBetweenOwnerandContractor,foruseonaSustainableProjectwherethebasisofpaymentisaStipulatedSum;A2012007SP,GeneralConditionsoftheContractforConstruction,foruseonaSustainableProject;B1012007SP,StandardFormofAgreementBetweenOwnerandArchitect,foruseonaSustainableProject;A4012007SP,StandardFormofAgreementBetweenContractorandSubcontractor,foruseonaSustainableProject;andC4012007SP,StandardFormofAgreementBetweenArchitectandConsultant,foruseonaSustainableProject.

TheseSPversionsincorporatethemodellanguagedevelopedforD5032011intotheConventional(A201)familyofAIAContractDocuments,whilemaintainingunderlyingcontractualrelationshipsandlanguageofthecoreagreement.Additionally,AIADocumentB2142012,StandardFormofArchitectsServices:LEEDCertificationwasupdatedin2012toincorporatethenewconceptsdevelopedintheSustainableProjectsdocuments.AdiscussionofB2142012maybefoundinChapter5ofthisGuide.ThisGuideismeanttoprovidegeneralbackgroundinformationoncertaintopicsofinteresttothosepursuingsustainableprojectsandanexplanationof,andthereasoningbehind,thenewprovisionsoftheAIAsSustainableProjectdocuments.AIADocumentD503wasoriginallydraftedtoprovidemodellanguagethatthereadercouldincorporateintoexistingAIAContractDocuments.This2013updatetotheGuideshiftsthefocusfromsuggestingmodellanguageusersmightincorporateintothestandardagreements,toadetaileddiscussionofeachnewprovisionactuallyincludedintheSustainableProjectsversionsofthecoredocumentscurrentasofthedateofthisGuide.

1TheAIAplanstoreleaseadditionalSPversionsofkeyAIAContractDocuments.

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ThisGuideisdraftedtoprovidegeneralguidanceanddoesnotprovidelegaladvice.LawsregardingtheuseandenforceabilityoftheinformationincludedinthisGuidemayvaryfromjurisdictiontojurisdiction.UsersofthisGuideareencouragedtofamiliarizethemselveswiththelawsandregulationsapplicableinthejurisdictionwheretheprojectislocatedandtoconsultwithanexperiencedattorney.RevisionstothisGuideTheConventional(A201)familyofAIAContractDocumentsispublishedonatenyearrevisioncycle.However,giventherapiddevelopmentofsustainabledesignandconstruction,atenyearrevisioncyclemightbetoolongtoprovideameaningfultoolforindustryparticipantsengagedinsustainabledesignandconstructionprojects.ThisGuideallowstheAIAtoaddressnewtopicsinsustainabledesignandconstructionastheydevelop.ThisGuidewillbeupdatedinresponsetofeedbackfromindustryparticipantsandtoreflectchangingindustrystandardsandpractices.AnysubsequentrevisionstothisGuidewillbeindicatedbyachangetothedateinthelowerrighthandcornerofthedocument.PleasecheckperiodicallytoconfirmthatyouhavethelatestversionofthisGuide.HowtoUsethisGuideThisGuidediscussessustainabledesignandconstructionissuesinthecontextofthekeyagreementsintheAIAsConventional(A201)Family,SustainableProjectsdocuments.However,theconceptsandsuggestionsdiscussedinthisGuide,withcarefulreviewandcoordination,mayeasilyformthebasisforyourownmodificationstononAIAdocuments.ThisGuidecoversthreemaintopics:theSpecialDefinitionsandgeneralbackgroundinformationonsomeofthemajorconsiderationsforsustainableprojects(Chapters12);adetaileddiscussionofthenewlanguageincludedineachoftheSustainableProjectsdocumentsandB2142012(Chapters38);andadiscussionofanexampleSustainabilityPlan(Chapter9).Togotospecificsectionsofinterestinthisguide,clickBookmarklinksortopicsintheTableofContents.Toviewbookmarks,clicktheBookmarkbutton onthelefthandNavigationpane.

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Chapter1SpecialDefinitionsIn2007,theAIACodeofEthicsandProfessionalConductincorporatedprovisionsaddressingsustainabledesign,sustainabledevelopmentandsustainablepractices.LiketheAIACodeofEthicsandProfessionalConduct,thisGuideemploystheuseofthetermsustainable.AsusedinthisGuidethetermsustainableisintendedtobeconstruedasacommonindustrytermusedtodescribe,ingeneral,projectsthatincorporatedesignandconstructionpracticesthatareintendedtoofferbenefitstotheenvironment,enhancethehealthandwellbeingofbuildingoccupants,orincreaseenergyefficiency.InthisGuide,thetermsustainableissynonymouswithothernomenclatureusedtodescribeenvironmentallyresponsibledesignandconstructionsuchasgreendesignandconstructionorhighperformancebuilding,andismeanttoapplytoprojectsseekingcertification,projectswheresustainablefeaturesarejurisdictionallymandatedandprojectsthatincorporatetheOwnersownsustainabilitygoals.Tofacilitatethedevelopmentofcoordinatedagreementsforsustainableprojects,A2012007SPcontainsanumberofSpecialDefinitions.ManyofthesenewSpecialDefinitionsincludethetermsustainable.TheSpecialDefinitionsareusedasdefinedtermsthroughoutthisGuideandtheSustainableProjectsdocumentsandarelistedheretoprovideaneasyreference.

A201SPARTICLE1,GENERALPROVISIONS1.1.9SpecialDefinitions1.1.9.1SustainableObjectiveTheSustainableObjectiveistheOwnersgoalofincorporatingSustainableMeasuresintothedesign,construction,maintenanceandoperationsoftheProjecttoachieveaSustainabilityCertificationorotherbenefittotheenvironment,enhancethehealthandwellbeingofbuildingoccupants,ortoimproveenergyefficiency.TheSustainableObjectiveisidentifiedintheSustainabilityPlan.1.1.9.2SustainableMeasureASustainableMeasureisaspecificdesignorconstructionelement,orpostoccupancyuse,operation,maintenanceormonitoringrequirementthatmustbecompletedinordertoachievetheSustainableObjective.TheOwner,ArchitectandContractorshallhaveresponsibilityfortheSustainableMeasure(s)allocatedtoeachofthemintheSustainabilityPlan.1.1.9.3SustainabilityPlanTheSustainabilityPlanispreparedbytheArchitectandidentifiesanddescribes:theSustainableObjective;thetargetedSustainableMeasures;implementationstrategiesselectedtoachievetheSustainableMeasures;theOwners,ArchitectsandContractorsrolesandresponsibilitiesassociatedwithachievingtheSustainableMeasures;thespecificdetailsaboutdesignreviews,testingormetricstoverifyachievementofeachSustainableMeasure;andtheSustainabilityDocumentationrequiredfortheProject.

(A detailed discussion of the Sustainability Plan and example of a Sustainability Plan can be found inChapter9andAppendixF,respectively,ofthisGuide.)

1.1.9.4SustainabilityCertificationTheSustainabilityCertificationistheinitialthirdpartycertificationofsustainabledesign,construction,orenvironmentalorenergyperformance,suchasLEED,GreenGlobes,EnergyStaroranotherratingorcertificationsystem,thatmaybedesignatedasthe

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SustainableObjectiveorpartoftheSustainableObjectivefortheProject.ThetermSustainabilityCertificationshallnotapplytoanyrecertificationorcertificationoccurringsubsequenttotheinitialcertification.1.1.9.5SustainabilityDocumentationTheSustainabilityDocumentationincludesalldocumentationrelatedtotheSustainableObjectiveortoaspecificSustainableMeasurethattheOwner,ArchitectorContractorisrequiredtoprepareinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments.ResponsibilityforpreparationofspecificportionsoftheSustainabilityDocumentationwillbeallocatedamongtheOwner,ArchitectandContractorintheSustainabilityPlanandmayincludedocumentationrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthority.1.1.9.6CertifyingAuthorityTheCertifyingAuthorityistheentitythatestablishescriteriaforachievementofaSustainabilityCertificationandisauthorizedtograntordenyaSustainabilityCertification.

ApplicationoftheSpecialDefinitionstoDifferentSustainableProjectTypesGiventherangeofsustainabilityrequirementsencounteredontodaysprojects,therewilllikelybethreegeneralcategoriesofprojects:thosewithnoSustainableObjective,thosethatvoluntarilyadoptaSustainableObjectiveandthosewithaSustainableObjectivemandatedbycodeorotherlegalrequirements.AgreementsforprojectswithaSustainableObjective,whethercodeorcontractrequired,canberegardedsimilarly.IftheprojectisrequiredtohaveaSustainableObjective,eitherbecauseoftheapplicablecodeorbecausetheOwnerhaselectedtopursueextensivesustainabledesignandconstructionelements,useoftheSustainableProjectsdocumentsisappropriate.WhethertheSustainableObjectiveiscodemandatedorvoluntary,aSustainabilityWorkshopshouldbeconductedandaSustainabilityPlanapprovedtodocumenttheoutcomesoftheSustainabilityWorkshop.ThesetwomilestonesformaroadmapforachievingtheSustainableObjective.WhenusingtheSustainableProjectsdocuments,applicationoftheSpecialDefinitionswillbedifferentwhentheSustainableObjectiveiscodemandatedthanwhenvoluntarilyselectedbytheOwner.Forexample,whentheSustainableObjectiveismandatedbycode,thentheSustainableObjectiveislikelytobeaprojectdesignedtomeetcoderequirementsandapprovedbythecodeofficials.WhenaSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,itwouldbedefinedbytheOwner,andbetiedtorequirementsmandatedbytheCertifyingAuthorityortotheOwnersotherrequirements.TheprocessdescribedintheSustainableProjectsdocuments,andtheSpecialDefinitions,canbeusedtodescribetheframeworkandestablishproceduresformeetingtheSustainableObjective.BelowisabriefdescriptionofhowtheSpecialDefinitionsforprojectsinvolvingeitheracodemandatedorOwnerdevelopedSustainableObjectivemaybeviewed.

SustainableMeasure WhentheSustainableObjectiveisbasedoncodeorotherjurisdictionalrequirementor

elective,theSustainableMeasuresincludethecodesspecificrequirementsanditselectives;andrelateditemsrequiredtomeetthoserequirementsandelectives.

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WhentheSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,theSustainableMeasuresincludethepointsorcreditsrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthority,orotherOwnerselectedrequirement,andrelateditemsrequiredtomeetthoserequirements.

SustainabilityPlan WhentheSustainableObjectiveisbasedoncodeorotherjurisdictionalrequirementor

elective,theSustainabilityPlanisbasedonthecodestables,electivetablesandotherjurisdictionalrequirements;andtheactionsrequiredofeachoftheprojectparticipantstomeetthoserequirements.

WhentheSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,theSustainabilityPlanisbasedontheCertifyingAuthoritysscoreorcreditsheet,ortheotherrequirements(SustainableMeasures)selectedbytheOwner;andtheactionsrequiredofeachoftheprojectparticipantstomeetthoserequirements.

SustainabilityCertification WhentheSustainableObjectiveisbasedoncodeorotherjurisdictionalrequirementor

elective,theSustainabilityCertificationisessentiallyapprovalbythecodeofficials. WhentheSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,theSustainabilityCertificationis

certificationbytheCertifyingAuthority.SustainabilityDocumentation WhentheSustainableObjectiveisbasedoncodeorotherjurisdictionalrequirementor

elective,theSustainabilityDocumentationistheinformationthatthecoderequirestobesubmittedtotheauthorityhavingjurisdiction.

WhentheSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,theSustainabilityDocumentationisthedocumentationrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthorityorOwner.

CertifyingAuthority WhentheSustainableObjectiveisbasedoncodeorotherjurisdictionalrequirement,the

CertifyingAuthorityistheauthorityhavingjurisdiction. WhentheSustainableObjectiveisadoptedvoluntarily,theCertifyingAuthorityisthe

privateorganizationauthorizedtograntordenyaSustainabilityCertification.



Chapter2BackgroundSustainableDesignandConstructionWhilesustainabledesignandconstructionpracticeshaveexistedfordecades,theprominenceofseveralenvironmentalproductratingsandSustainabilityCertifications,aswellas,newsustainablebuildingcodeshascreatedanincreasedfocusonthesustainablybuiltenvironment.Withthisfocus,therehasbeenincreasedattentiononthenewroles,responsibilitiesandrisksencounteredbythoseparticipatinginsustainableprojects.Below,isabriefoverviewofenvironmentalproductratings,certificationssystemsandjurisdictionalrequirementsrelatedtodesignandconstructionofsustainableprojects.Thisoverviewisincludedtodemonstratethecomplexityofoptionsandrequirementsthatmaybeencounteredonsustainableprojects.Itisthiscomplexity,andlackofasinglestandard,thatnecessitatestheuseofcontractdocumentsthatarespecificallydesignedforuseonsustainableprojects.EnvironmentalProductRatingsOverthepastseveraldecades,dozensofenvironmentalproductratingsystemshavebeendevelopedtoidentifysustainablydesigned,builtorsourcedproducts.Theseratingsystemsmayfocusonanumberofkeyaspectsoftheratedproductincluding,energyefficiency,emissionsofvolatileorganiccompoundsorrecycledcontent.Manyoftheenvironmentalproductratingssystemshavedevelopedanecolabelthatisaffixedtoproductstoidentifycompliancewiththerequirementsoftheratingsystem.OneparticularlyprevalentexampleistheEnergyStarlabelthatisaffixedtohouseholdappliances.However,evenifaproducthasanecolabelorsomeotherproductcertification,theArchitectorthepartyspecifyingtheproductmustresearchandunderstandtheproduct,andthemethodforreceivingendorsement;andalsomustconsiderwhethertheproductwillperformasintendedundertheoperatingconditionsthatwillbeencounteredwheninstalledintheproject.Oneofthekeychallengesthespecifiermayfacewhenexaminingenvironmentalproductratingsisunderstandingthedegreeofoversightorevaluationprovidedpriortoendorsement.Afirstpartyendorsementisselfendorsement.Thisdoesnotnecessarilymeanthattheproductdoesnotprovidetheenvironmentalbenefitsadvertised;butanindependent,outsidesourcehasnotreviewedandtestedthemanufacturersclaims.Manyenvironmentalproductratingsmaybedescribedassecondorthirdpartycertification.Secondpartycertificationinvolvesaconsultantortradeorganizationthatmayhaveaninterestintheentityseekingtohaveitsproductscertified.Thirdpartycertificationgenerallyinvolvesacertifierthatiswhollyindependentofthepartyseekingcertificationandisconsideredbymanytobethemostreliabletypeofcertification.Inadditiontocarefullyscrutinizingenvironmentalproductratings,thespecifiershouldbeawareofthepracticeofimproperlyapplyingsustainableattributestoproductsorpracticeswiththeprimarygoalofincreasingprofitsormarketshare,sometimesreferredtoasgreenwashing.Whiletheseproductsor

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servicesmaybepromotedtohavecertainsustainableattributes,thespecifiershouldcarefullyinvestigatetheseproductsandservicestoascertainthetruesustainablevaluetheproductorservicewillprovide.TheFederalTradeCommission(FTC)hasissuedGuidesfortheUseofEnvironmentalMarketingClaims,knownastheGreenGuides,tohelpmarketersensurethatclaimsabouttheenvironmentalattributesoftheirproductsandservicesaretruthfulandnondeceptive.WhiletheGreenGuidesarevoluntaryguidelines,theFTCdoeshavethepowertoprosecutefalseormisleadingclaims.CertificationSystemsInrecentyearstherehasbeentremendousgrowthinthenumberofpotentialcertificationsystemsthatOwnersmaypursueonsustainableprojects.Manyofthesecertificationsystemsprovidediverseoptionsthatcanbetailoredtoaspecificproject,budgetandsustainableobjective.Thesenewcertificationsystemshaveplacedanincreasedfocusonsustainabledesignandconstructionandthemeasurablebenefitsofsustainablepractices.Inadditiontoenvironmentalbenefitsassociatedwithdesignandconstructioninconformancewiththesesystems,certificationalsooffersbrandnamerecognitionwhenleasingorsellingspaceinanewproject.Ontheotherhand,manyofthebenefitsofsustainabledesignandconstruction,includingthepotentialforreducedenergycosts,reducedenvironmentalimpact,andincreasedbuildinglifecycle,maybeenjoyedwithoutpursuingaspecificcertificationsystem.Inconsideringpotentialcertificationsystemsorothersustainabledesignelements,itmaybenecessarytodistinguishbetweencertificationandbuildingperformance.Abuildingthathasachievedaspecificcertificationwillnotnecessarilyrealizeenhancedperformance,andthereforemaynotmeetanOwnersperformanceexpectations.Conversely,abuildingthatmeetstheOwnersperformanceexpectationsorincorporatessustainabledesignandconstructionelementsmaynotbeeligibleforaparticularcertificationbecauseitmaynotmeetallofthecertificationrequirements.ClearlydefiningboththeOwnersvoluntaryperformanceandcertificationgoals,aswellasanylimitationstoattainingthosegoals,iscriticalinsettingexpectationsandrealizingasuccessfulsustainableproject.TheAIAdoesnotendorseanyparticularsustainabilitycertification.Ifitisdeterminedthatpursuingaparticularcertificationisthemostappropriateoptionfortheproject,therearenumerouscertificationsystemsthatcanbeconsidered.Inselectingacertificationsystem,theOwnerandArchitectshouldconsidertheoptionsavailable,thecostofthirdpartycertification,thecostofdocumentationandthecostofdesignandconstructionrequiredforeach.Thetimeandeffortrequiredforsustainabledesignandconstruction,aswellasthecertificationprocessandrequirements,willvarybyprojectandwillbeparticularlyaffectedbythelocalclimate,siteconditionsandpreferredarchitecturalform,massing,projecttypeandjurisdictionalrequirements.Thefollowingisabasicsummaryofsomecommoncertificationsystemsfornewandexistingbuildings.Dependingonthetypeofproject,therequirementsofeachofthesecertificationsystemsvariesandmanymayhaveprogramsuniquetospecificprojecttypes.Amoredetailedexplanationofeachofthesecertificationsystemsmaybefoundattherespectivecertifyingauthoritieswebsite.BOMA360.TheBOMA360PerformanceProgram,sponsoredbytheBuildingOwnersandManagersAssociationInternational(BOMAInternational)evaluatesbuildingsagainstindustrybestpracticesinsix

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majorareas:buildingoperationsandmanagement;lifesafety,securityandriskmanagement;trainingandeducation;energy;environmental/sustainability;andtenantrelations/communityinvolvement.IndividualbuildingsthatsatisfytherequirementsinallsixareasareawardedtheBOMA360designation.BREEAM.BuildingResearchEstablishmentEnvironmentalAssessmentMethod(BREEAM)addressesenvironmentalandsustainabilityissuesthroughascoringsystembaseduponrecognizedmeasuresofperformancesetagainstestablishedbenchmarkstoevaluateabuildingsspecification,design,constructionanduse.Theprogramincludesassessmentofperformanceatthecompletionofconstruction.BREEAM,althoughusedonsomeprojectsintheUnitedStates,ismoreprevalentintheUnitedKingdomandEurope.BREEAMInUseisaprogramtohelpbuildingmanagersreduceoperationscostsandimprovetheenvironmentalperformanceofexistingbuildings.Itconsistsofanassessmentmethodologyandanindependentcertificationprocess.LikeBREEAMfornewconstruction,BREEAMInUseismoreprevalentinEurope.EnergyStar.EnergyStarisajointprogramoftheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyandtheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy.Theprogramfocusesexclusivelyonenergyperformanceofbothnewandexistingbuildings.ToqualifyforENERGYSTAR,abuildingmustearnascoreof75orhigherontheEPA's1100energyperformancescale,indicatingthatthefacilityperformsbetterthanatleast75%ofsimilarbuildingsnationwide.GreenGlobes.GreenGlobesisawebbasedprogramforgreenbuildingguidanceandcertification.Theprogramincludesanonsiteassessmentbyathirdparty.RatingsarerepresentedasquantityofGlobesrangingfromonetofourGlobesbasedonthepercentageofpointsachieved.TheGreenBuildingInitiativeadministersGreenGlobesintheUnitedStates.GreenGlobesContinualImprovementofExistingBuildings(CIEB)isawebapplicationthataidsbuildingownersandpropertymanagersintheevaluation,documentation,andimprovementoftheenvironmentalperformanceoftheirbuildings.Usingthistoolenablesbuildingteamstofocusonsustainability,givesthemoptionswhenconsideringcapitalimprovementsorimplementationofbestpractices,andallowsthemtobenchmarkandratethebenefitsofvariousbuildingattributesandproceduresLEED.LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign(LEED)isacertificationsystemthatnotonlyhasdifferentlevelsofcertification(silver,gold,platinum)butalsodifferentrequirementsbasedonprojecttype(newconstruction,coreandshell,etc.).LEEDalsotakesintoconsiderationmultipleaspectsofdesignandconstructionforthewholebuilding.TheGreenBuildingCertificationInstitute(GBCI)administerstheLEEDprogram.LEEDforExistingBuildings:Operations&MaintenanceprovidesownersandoperatorsofexistingbuildingsanentrypointintotheLEEDcertificationprocessandisapplicabletobuildingoperations,processes,systemsupgrades,minorspaceusechanges,andminorfacilityalterationsoradditions.TheLivingBuildingChallenge.TheLivingBuildingChallengeisoperatedbytheInternationalLivingFuturesInstituteandisapplicabletorenovationsornewconstruction.Theprogramisbasedentirelyonbuildingperformanceandabuildingmustbeoperationalforaperiodof12consecutivemonthspriortocertification.However,abuildingmayreceiveaconditionalassessmentpriortoconclusionofthe12monthoperationalperiod.TheInternationalLivingFuturesInstitutealsoprovidesNetZeroEnergyBuildingCertificationforbuildingsthathaveprovenzeronetenergyconsumptionandzerocarbonemissions.

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STARS.SustainabilityTracking,Assessment&RatingSystem(STARS)wasdevelopedbytheAssociationfortheAdvancementofSustainabilityinHigherEducation(AASHE).Thiscertificationsystemisforcollegesanduniversities.STARSprovidesaselfreportingframeworkforcollegesanduniversitiestomeasuretheirperformance.JurisdictionalRequirementsInadditiontoexistingcertificationsystems,manyjurisdictionsaredevelopingtheirownstandardsforsustainabledesignandconstructionoradoptingoneoftheexistingcertificationsystemsthroughregulationsorcodes.Withmoreandmorestateandlocalgovernmentsrequiringthatprojectsachievespecificsustainabilityrequirements,somelevelofsustainabledesignandconstructionwillbecomeincreasinglyprevalentintheindustry.Often,thesenewlawsareunclearastotheexactpenaltyforfailuretoachieveorcomplywiththelawsrequirements.Theymayalsorequirebondsorotherobligationsnotreadilyavailableinthemarket.Someofthemajorcodesandotherjurisdictionalrequirementsaresummarizedbelow:Standard189.1.Inanefforttoestablishminimumsustainablecriteriaforincorporationintobuildingcodes,theAmericanSocietyofHeating,RefrigeratingandAirConditioningEngineers(ASHRAE)inconjunctionwiththeIlluminatingEngineeringSociety(IES)andUnitedStatesGreenBuildingCouncil(USGBC)developedANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IESStandard189.1,StandardfortheDesignofHighPerformanceGreenBuildingsExceptLowRiseResidentialBuildings(Standard189.1).Standard189.1isapplicabletoallbuildingsexceptlowriseresidentialbuildingsandcoverssitesustainability,wateruseefficiency,energyefficiency,indoorenvironmentalqualityandthebuildingsimpactontheatmosphereornaturalresources.Standard189.1canbevoluntarilyappliedtoaproject;butisnotmandatoryunlessadoptedascodeinthejurisdictionwheretheprojectislocated.IgCC.TheInternationalgreenConstructionCode(IgCC),developedbytheInternationalCodeCouncil(ICC),andpublishedin2012,addsgreenprovisionstoexistingcodes,suchastheInternationalBuildingCode(IBC),InternationalEnergyConservationCode(IECC)andtheotherICodes.Itcoversnaturalresources,waterandenergyconservation,operationsandmaintenancefornewandexistingbuildings,buildingsites,buildingmaterials,andbuildingcomponents(includingequipmentandsystems).LikeotherICCcodes,itisanticipatedthatitwillbeupdatedandreleasedonathreeyearcycle.Whenadoptedbyajurisdiction,theIgCCwilllikelyaffectthedesignteamsscopeofservicesandwillinfluencetheapplicablestandardofcare;itsprovisionsmayalsoimposenewrequirementsonOwners.Thesenewrequirementsmayresultintheneedfornewconsultantsoranincreaseinthelevelofservicesrequiredofthedesignteam.Thesenuancescanonlybediscoveredbythoroughlyreadingthecodeandunderstandingwhateachprovisionsimpactwillbe.Injurisdictionswhereithasnotbeenadopted,OwnersmayseektoincorporateprovisionsoftheIgCCthroughtheirdesignandconstructioncontracts,which,again,willaffectthedesignteamsscopeofservicesandtheapplicablestandardofcare.Incorporatingthecodebycontractwillpresentanumberofchallenges,andthepartiestosuchacontractwillneedtobeextremelycareful.Amongotherthings,theIgCCallowsfortheselectionofjurisdictionspecificrequirementsandprojectspecificelectives.Caremustbetakentoensurethatacontract,seekingtoadopttheIgCCbyreference,addressesthoseprovisionsnormallydealtwithaspartofthecodeadoptionandenforcementprocess.Failuretoaddresssuchdetails,andanyotherissuesrequiredtobeaddressedaspartofthecodeadoptionprocess,mayleadtocontractambiguityanddispute.

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BecausetheSustainableProjectsdocumentshavebeendraftedwiththeseissuesinmind,theyarelikelythebestplacetobeginwhentheIgCCisapplicabletoyourproject.TheseDocumentshavebeendraftedtoallocatedutiesandriskstothepartythatisbestabletomanagethemandprovideaframeworkfortheArchitecttodevelopaSustainabilityPlanthatefficientlyallocatestherequirementsoftheIgCCtotheappropriateparty.LocalCodes.InadditiontotheIgCC,manyjurisdictionsaredevelopingtheirownstandardsforsustainabledesignandconstructionoradoptingoneoftheexistingcertificationsystemsthroughregulationsorcodes.Thesenewstandardscanbecomprehensivecodesdraftedbythejurisdiction,liketheCALGreenCode,ortheycanadoptanexistingcertificationsystem,liketheD.C.GreenBuildingAct.Itisimportantthateachoftheprojectparticipantsunderstandsthecodesandrequirementsapplicableinthejurisdictionwheretheprojectislocated.JurisdictionalIncentives.Inadditiontojurisdictionalorgovernmentalrequirementsthatcreateadditionalsustainablecriteriaforprojects,manyjurisdictionsandthefederalgovernmentareofferingincentivesforprojectsthatincorporatesustainabledesignandconstructionmeasures.Incentivesmayincludeexpeditedpermitting;taxrebates,deductionsandcredits,suchastheIRSSection179DdeductionforEnergyEfficientBuildings;orotherfinancialorprojectincentives.SomeincentivesareavailableexclusivelytotheOwnerwhileothersareavailabledirectlytotheArchitectorContractor.Theseincentives,whilebeneficialtotheprojectorthepartyreceivingtheincentive,maycreatethepotentialforsignificantdamagestootherpartiesontheprojectifarequirementforreceivingtheincentiveisnotachieved.OtherGovernmentalRequirements.Althoughnottechnicallyjurisdictionalrequirements,somegovernmentalentities,intheirroleasOwners,havespecificsustainabilityrequirements.Forexample,theU.S.GeneralServicesAdministration(GSA),anindependentagencyoftheUnitedStatesgovernmentandoneofthelargestlandownersandmanagersinthenation,hasrequiredthatallofitsnewconstructionandmajormodernizationprojectsachieveLEEDcertification.OneoftheGSAskeyrolesisthedesign,construction,operationandmaintenanceoffederalfacilities,includingcourthouses,officebuildings,landportsofentryandresearchfacilities.ConclusionAsstatedpreviously,continueddevelopmentinthefieldofsustainabledesignandconstructionwillcreateadiverseandoftenconfusingsetofcompetingcertifications,standards,andcodesthatmaybeapplicabletosustainabledesignandconstructionprojects.Inordertoestablishaclearunderstandingofwhatis,andwhatisnot,requiredonasustainableproject,theprojectparticipantscannolongerrelyoncontractsthatdonotaddresstheseissues.Sustainableprojectsrequirecontractdocumentsthatarespecificallytailoredtosustainableprojectsandthatprovideaclearprocessforestablishingthesustainabilityrequirementsfortheproject.TheAIASustainableProjectsdocuments,outlinedbelow,includekeymodificationstostandardAIAContractDocumentsthatwillallowthepartiestoclearlyestablishtheOwnerssustainabilitygoalfortheprojectandestablishclearlinesofresponsibilityforachievingthatgoal.



Chapter3B1012007SP,AgreementBetweenOwnerandArchitectForeasyreference,thefollowingsectionsarecoordinatedwiththearticleandsectionnumbersfoundinAIADocumentB1012007SP.However,theinformationincludedbelowisgenerallyapplicabletoagreementsusedforsustainabledesignandconstruction.Withcarefulreviewandcoordination,thecontractlanguagecitedinthisGuidemayalsobeappliedintheuseofotherAIAagreements.NotethatthediscussionandlanguageincludedbelowincorporatestheSpecialDefinitionsincludedinChapter1ofthisGuide.ThisGuideemphasizestheroletheArchitectplaysineducatingOwnersandestablishingreasonableexpectationsregardingsustainabledesignearlyintheProject.ThelanguageemphasizesthattheArchitectwilldesignthebuildingwiththeintentionofhavingtheProjectmeetthespecifiedSustainableObjective,butrecognizesthattheconstruction,operationandmaintenanceofthebuilding,aswellasinterpretationsbytheCertifyingAuthorityorauthoritieshavingjurisdictionovertheProject,arebeyondtheArchitectscontrol.InitialInformationInAIADocumentB1012007,thepartiesarepromptedtoprovideinitialinformationsettingforth,amongotherthings,theOwnersassumptionsandexpectationsregardingkeyProjectparameters.TheArchitectsservicesandcorrespondingcompensationarebasedontheinitialinformationprovidedbytheOwner.Onasustainableproject,thepartiesmaywanttoincludespecificinformationabouttheOwnersassumptionsandexpectationsrelatedtotheSustainableObjectiveorSustainableMeasurescontemplatedfortheProject.If,whenlaterdevelopingtheSustainabilityPlan,theSustainableObjectivechangesandcausesanincreaseintheArchitectsservicesbeyondthoserequiredbytheSustainableObjectivesetforthintheinitialinformation,theArchitectmaybeentitledtoadditionalcompensation.

B101SPARTICLE1,INITIALINFORMATION1.1ThisAgreementisbasedontheInitialInformationsetforthinthisArticle1andinoptionalExhibitA,InitialInformation:(CompleteExhibitA,InitialInformation,andincorporateitintotheAgreementatSection13.2,orstatebelowInitialInformationsuchasdetailsoftheProjectssiteandprogram,Ownerscontractorsandconsultants,Architectsconsultants,OwnersbudgetfortheCostoftheWork,authorizedrepresentatives,anticipatedprocurementmethod,anticipatedSustainableObjective,incentiveprogramstheOwnerintendstopursue,andotherinformationrelevanttotheProject.)

AIADocumentA2012007SP,Section9.8.1,definesSubstantialCompletionasthestageintheprogressoftheWorkwhentheWorkordesignatedportionthereofissufficientlycompleteinaccordancewiththeContractDocumentssothattheOwnercanoccupyorutilizetheWorkforitsintendeduse.Onasustainableproject,inwhichtheOwnerisseekingtoachieveaSustainabilityCertification,thedateofSubstantialCompletionisnotthesameasthedateofawardoftheSustainabilityCertification;theSustainabilityCertificationmaybeissuedsometimelaterthanSubstantialCompletion.Accordingly,languagewasincludedinB1012007SPSection1.2toclarifythatSubstantialCompletion,forpurposesofB1012007SP,isasdefinedinSection9.8.1ofAIADocumentA2012007SP.

Chapter3B1012007SP,Owner/ArchitectAgreement


B101SPARTICLE1,INITIALINFORMATION1.2TheOwnersanticipateddatesforcommencementofconstruction,andSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkasdefinedinSection9.8.1ofAIADocumentA2012007SP,aresetforthbelow:

.1 Commencementofconstructiondate:

.2 SubstantialCompletiondate:StandardofCareIn2007,theAIAincludedanewprovisioninitsstandardOwner/ArchitectAgreementsthatsetsforththestandardofcaregenerallyapplicabletotheArchitectsservices.ThislanguagewasaddedbytheAIAsothatthepartiestotheOwner/Architectagreementwouldnot,withoutdiscussionornegotiation,insertastandardofcareprovisionthatisdifferentthanthecommonlawstandardofcare.Thisstandardofcare,assetforthinB1012007SPSection2.2,isasfollows:

B101SPARTICLE2,ARCHITECTSRESPONSIBILITIES2.2TheArchitectshallperformitsservicesconsistentwiththeprofessionalskillandcareordinarilyprovidedbyarchitectspracticinginthesameorsimilarlocalityunderthesameorsimilarcircumstances.TheArchitectshallperformitsservicesasexpeditiouslyasisconsistentwithsuchprofessionalskillandcareandtheorderlyprogressoftheProject.

Unlessthisprovisionissubsequentlymodifiedbytheparties,thisisthestandardbywhichtheArchitectsperformancewillbeevaluatedinanylegalproceeding.Accordingly,OwnersandArchitectsshouldrecognizeandunderstandthisstandardofcare.OwnersandArchitectsshouldalsobeawarethatmodificationstothiscontractualstandardofcarelanguagecouldhaveconsequencesfrombothalegalliabilityperspectiveandaninsurancecoverageperspective.LiabilitytotheOwnerorothersbasedonheightenedstandardofcarelanguage(e.g.,theArchitectshallperformitsservicesconsistentwiththehighestandbestprofessionalcare...,ortheArchitectshallperformitsservicesconsistentwithhighlyexperiencedgreenbuildingorsustainabledesignprofessionals...,etc.)maynotbecoveredbytheArchitectsprofessionalliabilityinsurance.BothOwnersandArchitectsshouldexercisecautionbeforealteringoramendingthisstandardofcarelanguage,andlegalcounselshouldbeconsultedinordertodiscussthepotentialeffectsofanysuchmodifications.IntheeventofadisputeunderthestandardofcarelanguagesetforthinAIADocumentB1012007SP,theArchitectsserviceswillbeevaluatedincomparisontoservicesprovidedbytheArchitectspeersperforminginthesameorsimilarlocalityunderthesameorsimilarcircumstances.TheArchitectmustunderstandthecustomsandpracticesof,andstandardsappliedby,otherArchitectsonsimilarprojectsinthatlocalityandperformitsprofessionalservicesaccordingly.Furthermore,asmorejurisdictionsinstitutegreenbuildingstandardsbycode,theArchitectsstandardofcaremayincluderequirementsestablishedbynewlyadoptedcodeorpractice.Inotherwords,standardofcareisanevolvingconcept;asdesignprofessionalsbeginincorporatingsustainabledesignpractices(eithervoluntarilyorthroughjurisdictionalrequirements),theArchitectsstandardofcaremayeventuallybeconstruedtoincludethosesustainabledesignpracticesastheacceptedbaselinestandardofperformancefortheArchitect.EveninjurisdictionswheretheIgCCisnotofficiallyadopted,professionalpracticesinitiallyadoptedtocomplywiththeIgCCmaybecomepartofthegeneralpracticeofarchitectureorengineeringonalocal,regional,ornationallevelandtherebyinfluencethestandardofcare.



InadditiontoindustrychangesorcoderequirementsthatmaychangetheArchitectsbaselinestandardofcare,theArchitectmayinadvertentlyassumegreaterobligationsorliabilitiesbyincludingcontractualassuranceprovisionssuchaswarrantiesorguaranteesthataspecificSustainableObjectivewillbeachieved.Becauseguaranteesandwarrantiesareoftenexcludedfromcoverageunderprofessionalliabilityinsurancepolicies,anonnegligentfailuretoachieveacontractuallyguaranteedSustainableObjectivemaynotbecoveredbytheArchitectsprofessionalliabilityinsuranceandaccordinglyshouldbeavoided.(Seethediscussiononguaranteesofperformancebelow.)ScopeofArchitectsBasicServicesandSustainabilityServicesD5032011suggestedthat,whenmodifyingthestandardAIAOwner/Architectagreements,theArchitectsSustainabilityServiceswouldbetreatedasAdditionalServices.However,becausetheSPdocumentsweredevelopedspecificallyforuseonprojectsintended,fromtheoutset,toincludesignificantsustainabledesignandconstructionelements,itdidnotseemappropriatetotreattheSustainabilityServicesasAdditionalServices.Accordingly,underB1012007SP,theArchitectsSustainabilityServicesareincludedaspartofBasicServices.B1012007SPincludesanewSection3.3thatoutlinestheArchitectsSustainabilityServices.AnewSection3.1wasaddedtoalertuserstothefactthatSection3.3includestheArchitectsSustainabilityServices.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.1TheArchitectsBasicServicesconsistofthosedescribedinArticle3Sections3.1and3.2andincludeusualandcustomarystructural,mechanical,andelectricalengineeringservices.TheArchitectsSustainabilityServicesconsistofthosedescribedinSection3.3.ServicesnotsetforthinArticle3areAdditionalServices.

MaterialsorEquipmentSubstitutions.Sustainableprojectsrequirecarefulselectionofbuildingmaterialsandequipment.Often,theArchitectwillselectspecificmaterialsorequipmentnecessarytoachievetheSustainabilityCertificationorotherwisenecessaryfortheSustainableObjective.SubstitutionsthatfailtoconformtothespecificrequirementsoftheArchitectspecifiedmaterialsandequipmentcouldpreventaProjectfromachievingtheSustainableObjective.Itis,therefore,criticalthateachsubstitutionbecarefullyconsideredinlightoftheimpactitmayhaveonachievingtheSustainableObjective.Forfurtherdiscussionofthesubstitutionissue,includingadditionalContractorobligations, seeChapter4ofthisGuide.ScopeofArchitectsBasicServices.WhileeveryattemptwasmadetoincludealloftheArchitectsSustainabilityServicesunderSection3.3,itwasnecessarytomodifycertainprovisionsofSection3.2toaddressspecificaspectsoftheSustainabilityServices.Manyofthesechangesareminor,butnecessarytoformanarrativeoftheiterativedevelopmentoftheSustainabilityPlan.Eachofthechangesisdetailedbelow.BecausetheArchitectwillbeperformingtheSustainabilityServicesunderB1012007SP,thelanguageinthissectionrequiringthattheArchitectpresentanevaluationofthefeasibilityofincorporatingenvironmentallyresponsibledesignapproacheshasbeendeleted.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.1.3TheArchitectshallpresentitspreliminaryevaluationtotheOwnerandshalldiscusswiththeOwneralternativeapproachestodesignandconstructionoftheProject,includingthefeasibilityofincorporatingenvironmentallyresponsibledesignapproaches.TheArchitectshallreachanunderstandingwiththeOwnerregardingtherequirementsoftheProject.



Additionally,Section3.2.1.5.1hasbeenmodifiedtorecognizethattheArchitectsconsiderationofenvironmentallyresponsibledesignalternativesisperformedaspartoftheArchitectsSustainabilityServicesunderSection3.3.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.1.5.1InprovidingtheSustainabilityServicesunderSection3.3,theArchitectshallconsiderenvironmentallyresponsibledesignalternatives,suchasmaterialchoicesandbuildingorientation,togetherwithotherconsiderationsbasedonprogramandaesthetics,indevelopingadesignthatisconsistentwiththeOwnersprogram,scheduleandbudgetfortheCostoftheWork. TheOwnermayobtainotherenvironmentallyresponsibledesignservicesunderArticle4.

Section3.2.1.7hasbeenmodifiedtorequirethattheArchitectsubmittheSustainabilityPlantotheOwnerforapprovalalongwiththeSchematicDesignDocuments.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.1.7TheArchitectshallsubmittheSchematicDesignDocuments,andtheSustainabilityPlanpreparedinaccordancewithSection3.3.4.1,totheOwner,andrequesttheOwnersapproval.

TheOwnersapprovaloftheSustainabilityPlanduringtheSchematicDesignphaseisanimportantfirststepincementingtherolesandresponsibilitiesofthepartieswithrespecttoachievingtheSustainableObjective.TheapprovedSustainabilityPlanwillinfluencethefurtherdevelopmentoftheSchematicDesignDocumentsthroughtheDesignDevelopmentPhase.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.2.1BasedontheOwnersapprovaloftheSchematicDesignDocumentsandtheSustainabilityPlan,andontheOwnersauthorizationofanyadjustmentsintheProjectrequirementsandthebudgetfortheCostoftheWork,theArchitectshallprepareDesignDevelopmentDocumentsfortheOwnersapproval.TheDesignDevelopmentDocumentsshallillustrateanddescribethedevelopmentoftheapprovedSchematicDesignDocumentsandshallconsistofdrawingsandotherdocumentsincludingplans,sections,elevations,typicalconstructiondetails,anddiagrammaticlayoutsofbuildingsystemstofixanddescribethesizeandcharacteroftheProjectastoarchitectural,structural,mechanicalandelectricalsystems,andsuchotherelementsasmaybeappropriate.TheDesignDevelopmentDocumentsshallalsoincludeoutlinespecificationsthatidentifymajormaterialsandsystemsandestablishingeneraltheirqualitylevels.

AsthedesignprocessprogressesandtheDrawingsandSpecificationsbecomemoredetailed,itmaybenecessarytoadjustcertainaspectsoftheSustainabilityPlan.TheArchitectisrequiredtoupdatetheOwneronanyadjustmenttotheSustainabilityPlanwhensubmittingDesignDevelopmentDocuments.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.2.3TheArchitectshallsubmittheDesignDevelopmentDocumentstotheOwner,advisetheOwnerofanyadjustmentstotheestimateoftheCostoftheWorkortheSustainabilityPlan,andrequesttheOwnersapproval.

DevelopmentoftheSustainabilityPlan,includingtheOwnersapproval,willestablishtheSustainableMeasuresfortheProjectandestablishkeyareasofresponsibilityforeachoftheProjectparticipants.The



approvedSustainabilityPlanbecomespartoftheContractDocuments,andelementsoftheSustainabilityPlanwillbereflectedinthedrawingsandspecifications.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.3.1BasedontheOwnersapprovaloftheDesignDevelopmentDocuments,andontheOwnersauthorizationofanyadjustmentsintheProjectrequirementsand,thebudgetfortheCostoftheWorkandtheSustainabilityPlan,theArchitectshallprepareConstructionDocumentsfortheOwnersapproval.TheConstructionDocumentsshallillustrateanddescribethefurtherdevelopmentoftheapprovedDesignDevelopmentDocumentsandshallconsistofDrawingsandSpecificationssettingforthindetailthequalitylevelsofmaterialsandsystemsandotherrequirementsfortheconstructionoftheWork.TheOwnerandArchitectacknowledgethatinordertoconstructtheWorktheContractorwillprovideadditionalinformation,includingShopDrawings,ProductData,Samplesandothersimilarsubmittals,whichtheArchitectshallreviewinaccordancewithSection3.6.4Section3.2.5.4.3.2.3.3DuringthedevelopmentoftheConstructionDocuments,theArchitectshallassisttheOwnerinthedevelopmentandpreparationof(1)biddingandprocurementinformationthatdescribesthetime,placeandconditionsofbidding,includingbiddingorproposalforms;(2)theformofagreementbetweentheOwnerandContractor;and(3)theConditionsoftheContractforConstruction(General,SupplementaryandotherConditions);and(4)theSustainabilityPlan.TheArchitectshallalsocompileaprojectmanualthatincludestheConditionsoftheContractforConstructionandSpecificationsandmayincludebiddingrequirementsandsampleforms.

TheArchitectwillagainnotifytheOwnerofanyadjustmentstotheSustainabilityPlanandseektheOwnersapprovalconcurrentwithitssubmissionoftheConstructionDocuments.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.3.5TheArchitectshallsubmittheConstructionDocumentstotheOwner,advisetheOwnerofanyadjustmentstotheestimateoftheCostoftheWorkortheSustainabilityPlan,takeanyactionrequiredunderSection6.5,andrequesttheOwnersapproval.

ConstructionPhaseServicesProjectCompletion.AsnotedinthediscussionoftheInitialInformation,SubstantialCompletionandtheawardofaSustainabilityCertificationarenotlikelytooccuratthesametime.TheawardofaSustainabilityCertificationtypicallywillbesometimelaterthanthedateofSubstantialCompletion.BecauseSubstantialCompletiontriggersthereleaseofretainageandthebeginningoftheContractorswarrantiesandcorrectionsperiod,theArchitectshoulddiscussSection3.2.5.6.1withtheOwnertobesuretheOwnerunderstandsthattheseitemsaretriggeredbySubstantialCompletionandnotnecessarilybyawardoftheSustainabilityCertification,orverificationthattheSustainableObjectivewasmet.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.5.6.1...VerificationthattheProjecthasachievedtheSustainableObjective,ortheactualachievementoftheSustainableObjective,shallnotbeaconditionprecedenttotheArchitectsissuanceofaCertificateofSubstantialCompletion.

UnderA2012007SP,theContractorisrequiredtosubmitallofitsSustainabilityDocumentationtotheArchitectasaconditionofSubstantialCompletion;unlessaportionoftheSustainabilityDocumentation,byitsnature,cannotbeprovideduntilafterSubstantialCompletion.SustainabilityDocumentationtobe



providedafterSubstantialCompletionmightincludetheresultsofcommissioning,certainsystemstesting,orsomeotherrequirementthatcannotbetestedorverifieduntilthebuildingisoccupied.Section3.2.5.6.4excludespostSubstantialCompletionSustainabilityDocumentationfromtheitemsthattheArchitectmustprovidetheOwneraspartofProjectcompletion.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.2.5.6.4TheArchitectshallforwardtotheOwnerthefollowinginformationreceivedfromtheContractor:(1)consentofsuretyorsureties,ifany,toreductioninorpartialreleaseofretainageorthemakingoffinalpayment;(2)affidavits,receipts,releasesandwaiversofliensorbondsindemnifyingtheOwneragainstliens;and(3)anyotherdocumentationrequiredoftheContractorundertheContractDocuments,exceptforSustainabilityDocumentationwhichbyitsnaturemustbecompletedafterSubstantialCompletion.

SustainabilityServicesAsdiscussedpreviously,B1012007SPtreatstheSustainabilityServicesasBasicServices.WherethepartieshaveselectedtheSustainableProjectsdocumentsasthebasisofcontractnegotiations,thepartiesareawarethattheSustainabilityServicesarepartoftheProjectandtheseserviceswouldnotbeconsideredAdditionalServices.Itshouldbenoted,however,thattheSustainabilityServicesaresubjecttoaseparatecompensationprovisionunderArticle11ofB1012007SPifthepartieselecttousethisprovision.EvenwhereajurisdictionmayrequireaspecificSustainabilityCertificationorcompliancewithasustainabilityrelatedcode,itisstillimportanttodefinehowtheSustainabilityPlanwillbedeveloped,whowillperformtheSustainableMeasures,whowillregistertheProjectwiththeCertifyingAuthorityandwhowillsubmitdocumentstotheCertifyingAuthority.Forthisreason,theSustainableProjectsdocumentsareappropriateandbeneficialevenwherethesustainableelementsoftheProjectaredefinedbycode.(See,forexample,thediscussioninChapter1.)ScopeofArchitectsSustainabilityServices.InperformingtheSustainabilityServices,theArchitectwilldevelopaclearunderstandingwiththeOwnerregardingthecompletescopeoftheArchitectsservices.TheSustainabilityServicesoutlinedbelowestablishaprocessto:(1)determinetheOwnersSustainableObjective;(2)developaSustainabilityPlanoutliningtheSustainableMeasuresnecessarytoachievetheSustainableObjective;(3)designateresponsibilityforeachSustainableMeasure;and(4)incorporatetheSustainableMeasuresincludedintheSustainabilityPlanintothedrawingsandspecificationsfortheProject.Thisscopeofservicesismeanttobeflexibleandmaybeusedonmanytypesofsustainableprojects.Forexample,thisscopeofservicescouldbeusedonaProjectwheretheSustainableObjectiveis75%energysavings,comparedtoareferencedbenchmark,oraProjectwheretheSustainableObjectiveisboth75%energysavingsandsomethirdpartyratingorcertification.ThelevelofservicecanbespecificallytailoredtotheOwnersrequirementsandbudget.TheSustainabilityServicesareincludedinSection3.3,ratherthanincorporatedwiththeotherBasicServices,toprovideasinglepointofreferenceforthoseservicesthatareuniquetosustainableprojects.ThiscanbeusedasastartingpointfordiscussionswiththeOwnerregardingtheservicesperformedbytheArchitectonasustainableprojectandtheadditionalcommitmentrequiredoftheOwner.Whiletheseservicesarebrokenoutintoaseparatesection,theserviceswillbeperformedalongsideandinconjunctionwiththeotherBasicServiceperformedbytheArchitect.



B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3ScopeofArchitectsSustainabilityServices3.3.1InconjunctionwiththeservicesdescribedinSections3.1and3.2,theArchitectshallprovidetheSustainabilityServicesdescribedinthisSection3.3.

SustainabilityCertificationAgreements.ManySustainabilityCertificationsrequirethattheuserregistertheProjectwithandprovidesubmissionstotheCertifyingAuthoritythroughtheuseofanonlinetool.Often,theCertifyingAuthoritymayrequiretheuseroftheonlinetooltoenterintocertainagreementswiththeCertifyingAuthorityaspartoftheregistrationprocess.Theseagreementsmaybeclickthroughagreementsthataredisplayedonscreenaspartoftheregistrationprocess.TheseagreementscancreatesignificantlegalandperformanceobligationsforthepartyregisteringtheProject.TheOwnershouldbeawareoftherequirementsoftheseagreementsandbewillingtorecognize,throughawrittenagreement,thatthepartyregisteringtheProjectisdoingsoontheOwnersbehalfasanagentoftheOwner.However,lawsregardingtheestablishmentandenforcementofanagencyrelationshipmayvaryfromjurisdictiontojurisdiction,andshouldbereviewedwithappropriatelegalcounsel.AdditionalinformationonthissubjectcanbefoundunderChapter5ofthisGuideasitspecificallyrelatestoLEEDCertification.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.2SustainabilityCertificationAgreementsIftheanticipatedSustainableObjectivesetforthintheInitialInformationincludesaSustainabilityCertification,theArchitectshallprovidetheOwnerwithcopiesofallagreementsrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthoritytoregistertheProjectandpursuetheSustainabilityCertification.TheOwnerandArchitectwillreviewandconfirmthatthetermsofthoseagreementsareacceptabletotheOwnerbeforemovingforwardwiththeSustainabilityServicesunderSection3.3.TheOwneragreestoexecutealldocumentsrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthoritytobeexecutedbytheOwner,includinganydocumentationrequiredtoestablishtheauthorityoftheArchitectasanagentoftheOwnerforthelimitedpurposeofpursuingtheSustainabilityCertification.

SustainabilityWorkshop.FundamentaltothesuccessofsustainableprojectsisthedevelopmentofaclearunderstandingoftheOwnersgoalsandexpectationsfortheProject.TheSustainabilityWorkshopallowstheArchitect,OwnerandotherparticipantstomeetpriortotheconclusionoftheSchematicDesignPhaseoftheProjecttoconfirmtheSustainableObjectiveandestablishthegoalsandexpectationsfortheSustainableMeasuresthatwillbeincorporatedintotheProject.DuringtheSustainabilityWorkshop,theProjectparticipantsshoulddiscusstheOwnersintendeduseoftheProjectandpotentialSustainableMeasuresthatwouldallowtheOwnertoachieveitsgoalsfortheProject.Inaddition,theArchitectmayprovideadvicetotheOwnerregardingthefeasibilityof,orbudgetimpactsarisingfrom,thepotentialincorporationofSustainableMeasures,ornecessaryimplementationprocedures.TheOwnerandArchitectmayalsodiscussthepotentialpostconstructionimpacttheSustainableMeasuresmayhaveonthecompletedProjectsuchasbuildingoperationsormaintenanceprocedures.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.3SustainabilityWorkshopNolaterthantheconclusionoftheSchematicDesignPhaseServices,theArchitectshallconductaSustainabilityWorkshopwiththeOwnerand,asrequestedbytheArchitect,withtheOwnersconsultantsandtheArchitectsconsultants,duringwhichtheparticipantswill:reviewanddiscusspotentialSustainableMeasurestobetargeted;examinestrategiesfor



implementationoftheSustainableMeasures;anddiscussthepotentialimpactoftheSustainableMeasuresontheProjectscheduleandtheOwnersprogramandbudget.

ItshouldbenotedthatthelanguageabovestatesthattheSustainabilityWorkshopwilloccurnolaterthantheconclusionoftheSchematicDesignPhaseServices.ThislanguagewasincludedbecausetheSustainabilityWorkshopshouldoccurduringtheveryearlystagesoftheProject.Remember,whenschedulingtheSustainabilityWorkshop,thattheSustainabilityPlanisrequiredtobesubmittedtoandapprovedbytheOwnerwiththeSchematicDesignDocuments.HoldingtheSustainabilityWorkshoplateintheSchematicDesignPhasemaynotgiveadequatetimetopreparetheSustainabilityPlan.SustainabilityPlan.Section3.3.4ofB1012007SPrequiresthat,followingtheSustainabilityWorkshop,theArchitectdevelopaSustainabilityPlanbasedontheSustainableObjective.TheSustainabilityPlanidentifiestheSustainableMeasures;andmaytaketheformofaspreadsheetoutliningeachoftheSustainableMeasurestargetedandallocatingresponsibilityforthatmeasuretooneormoreoftheProjectparticipants.Chapter9of thisGuideincludesamoredetaileddiscussionaboutdevelopmentoftheSustainabilityPlan,andanexampleofaSustainabilityPlanisincludedinAppendixF.TheSustainabilityPlanisnotintendedtobeaspirationalinnature,butratheraroadmapforachievingtheSustainableObjectivethatclearlyoutlinestheSustainableMeasuresandwhoisresponsibleforachievingthem.WhendevelopingtheSustainabilityPlan,thepartiesshouldconsiderhowachievementofeachSustainableMeasureisgoingtobeverified.TheSustainabilityPlancanbeusedtoestablishperformanceparametersthatwilldemonstrateachievementofeachSustainableMeasure,thetypesoftestingnecessary,andthepartyresponsibleforverificationthatthoseperformanceparametershavebeenmet.IncludingaclearmethodologyintheSustainabilityPlanforverifyingthattheSustainableMeasureshavebeenachievedwillclarifyeachpartysresponsibilityforaparticularSustainableMeasureandmayleadtofewerclaimsontheProject.UponcompletionoftheSustainabilityPlan,theArchitectwillsubmittheSustainabilityPlantotheOwnerforapproval.Duringthedesignphase,theSustainableMeasuresincludedintheSustainabilityPlanshouldbeincorporatedintothedrawingsandspecifications,asappropriate,andwillformpartofthebasisforthebiddingornegotiationoftheOwner/ContractorAgreement.Additionally,theSustainabilityPlanmaybeboundintothespecificationsfortheProjectandwillbecomeaContractDocumentuponwhichtheContractorsWorkwillbebased.OncetheOwnerandArchitecthaveagreedtotheSustainabilityPlan,itmaybeprudentforeachpartytoacknowledgethatagreementinwriting.Thiscanavoidconfusionandminimizedisputeslater,asthepartieshaveaclearrecordoftheiragreement.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.4SustainabilityPlanServices3.3.4.1FollowingtheSustainabilityWorkshop,theArchitectshallprepareaSustainabilityPlanbasedontheSustainableObjectiveandtargetedSustainableMeasures.

TheSustainabilityPlanmayallocateresponsibilityforcertainSustainableMeasurestotheArchitect.ThisnewprovisionrequirestheArchitecttoperformtheSustainableMeasuresidentifiedasitsresponsibility.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.4.2TheArchitectshallperformthoseSustainableMeasuresidentifiedastheresponsibilityoftheArchitectintheapprovedSustainabilityPlan.IftheSustainabilityPlanrequirestheArchitecttoprovideservicesbeyondthosebasedontheInitialInformation,thoseservicesshallbeprovidedpursuanttoSection4.3.1.1.



TheSustainabilityPlanmayrequireadjustmentasthedesignandconstructionoftheProjectprogresses.TheArchitectisrequiredtorevisetheSustainabilityPlanbasedonchangesapprovedbytheOwner.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.4.3SubjecttoSection4.3.3,theArchitectshallmakeadjustmentstotheSustainabilityPlanasthedesignandconstructionoftheProjectprogressestoreflectanyapprovedchanges.

DesignPhase.TheArchitect,aspartofthedesignphasefortheProject,willincorporatetheSustainableMeasuresfortheProject,identifiedintheSustainabilityPlan,intothedrawingsandspecificationsasappropriate.Thismayrequireinformationinthedrawingsandspecifications,suchasspecificperformancecriteriaorotherrequiredcharacteristicsofmaterialsorequipment.MasterSpechasdevelopedcomprehensivegreen,sustainable,andLEEDlanguagethatcanassistinthedevelopmentofspecificationsforsustainableProjects.(FormoreinformationaboutMasterSpec,gotowww.masterspec.com.)Inpreparingspecifications,theArchitectshouldcarefullyconsider,andbepreparedtoexplain,theeffecttheSustainableMeasureswillhaveonbuildingsystemsandotheraspectsoftheProject;howthosebuildingsystemsareintendedtobeoperatedinaccordancewiththedesignparameters;andtheimpactonbuildinguseandoccupancyresultingfromtheutilizationofSustainableMeasures.IdentificationofhowtheperformancecriteriaorotherrequiredcharacteristiccontributestoattainingaSustainableMeasurewillprovideguidanceforsubstitutionrequests(seeSubstitutionsinChapter6,below.)andassisttheOwnerinunderstandinghowtooperatethesystemsinaccordancewiththedesignparametersrequiredtomeetaSustainableMeasureortheSustainableObjective.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.5DesignPhase3.3.5.1TheArchitectshallprepareSchematicDesignDocuments,DesignDevelopmentDocumentsandConstructionDocumentsthatincorporatetheSustainableMeasuresidentifiedintheSustainabilityPlan,asappropriate.

UntestedMaterialsandEquipment.TheOwnersSustainableObjectiveorotherProjectrequirementsmaywarranttheuseofuntestedmaterialsandequipmentontheProject.TheArchitectoritsconsultantsmaybeunabletoconfirmatrackrecordofreliabilityforthematerialsorequipment.Ifthematerialsorequipmentfailtoperforminaccordancewiththemanufacturersrepresentations,theProjectmayfailtoachievetheSustainableObjective.Furthermore,Architectsshouldavoidmakingselectionsbasedsolelyonenvironmentalproductratingsbecauseenvironmentalproductratingscanprovetobeunreliable.TheArchitectwilldiscussuntestedproductswiththeOwnerandinformtheOwnerofanypotentialimpactontheSustainableObjectivethatmayoccuriftheproductfailstomeetthemanufacturersrepresentations.If,afterdiscussionswiththeArchitectaboutthepotentialimpactsontheSustainableObjective,theOwnerchoosestousetheproduct,thelanguageincludedasSection3.3.5.2belowmaylimittheArchitectsliabilityforafailureoftheproducttoperforminaccordancewiththemanufacturersrepresentations.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.5.2AspartoftheSustainableMeasures,theProjectmayrequiretheuseofmaterialsandequipmentthathavehadlimitedtestingorverificationofperformance.TheArchitectmaybeunabletodeterminethatthematerialsorequipmentwillperformasrepresentedbythemanufacturer.TheArchitectwilldiscusswiththeOwnertheproposeduseofsuchmaterialsorequipmentanddiscusspotentialeffectsontheSustainableObjectivethatmay



occurifthematerialsorequipmentfailtoperforminaccordancewiththemanufacturersorsuppliersrepresentation.TheOwnerwillrenderadecisionregardingtheuseofsuchmaterialsorequipmentinatimelymanner.IntheeventtheOwnerelectstoproceedwiththeuseofsuchmaterialsorequipment,theArchitectshallbepermittedtorelyonthemanufacturersorsuppliersrepresentationsandshallnotberesponsibleforanydamagesarisingfromfailureofthematerialorequipmenttoperforminaccordancewiththemanufacturersorsuppliersrepresentations.

TheArchitecthasadutytokeeptheOwnerapprisedoftheProjectsprogresstowardachievementoftheSustainableMeasuresandanydefectsordeficienciesintheWorkthattheArchitectrecognizeswillimpactachievementoftheSustainableMeasures.Ifsuchaconditionisrecognized,theOwner,ArchitectandContractorarerequiredtomeettodiscussalternativestoremedythecondition.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.6ConstructionPhase3.3.6.1TheArchitectshalladviseandconsultwiththeOwnerregardingtheprogressoftheProjecttowardachievementoftheSustainableMeasures.BasedonsitevisitsperformedinaccordancewithSection3.2.5.2.1andotherinformationreceivedfromtheContractor,theArchitectshallpromptlynotifytheOwnerofknowndeviationsfromtheContractDocumentsanddefectsordeficienciesintheWorkthattheArchitectrecognizeswillimpactachievementofSustainableMeasures.TheArchitectshallmeetwiththeOwnerandContractortodiscussalternativestoremedythecondition.

BecauseofthesignificantimpactachangecouldhaveonachievementoftheSustainableMeasuresortheSustainableObjective,theArchitectisrequiredtonotifytheOwnerofproposedchangesthatwillmateriallyaffectachievementofaSustainableMeasureortheSustainableObjective.TheOwnermaythenauthorizetheArchitecttofurtherinvestigatethechangeandproviderecommendationsregardingtheproposedchange.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.6.2IftheArchitectdeterminesthatimplementationofaproposedchangeintheWorkwouldmateriallyimpactaSustainableMeasureortheSustainableObjective,theArchitectshallnotifytheOwner,whomayauthorizefurtherinvestigationofsuchchange.

UnderA2012007SP,theContractorisrequiredtoprovide,inconnectionwithanysubstitutionrequest,arepresentationdescribinghowthesubstitutionmayaffectachievementofaSustainableMeasure.Inordertomakethisrepresentation,theContractormayneedtorequestadditionalinformationfromtheArchitectdescribinghow,ifatall,aproduct,materialorequipmentwasintendedtosatisfytherequirementsofaSustainableMeasureortheSustainableObjective.Section3.3.6.3requirestheArchitecttoprovidethisinformationtotheContractor.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.6.3SubjecttoSection4.3.2.2,theArchitectshallprovideresponsestotheContractorsrequestforinformationtodescribehowaproduct,materialorequipmentwasintendedtosatisfytherequirementsofaSustainableMeasureorcontributetowardachievementoftheSustainableObjective.

SustainabilityCertifications.ThescopeofSustainabilityServicessetforthinB1012007SPmaybeusedonProjectswheretheOwnerseekstoincorporateperformancebasedSustainableMeasures,where



sustainabledesignandconstructionmeasuresarerequiredbycodeorotherlegalrequirement,andalsoonProjectswheretheOwnerseeksaSustainabilityCertification.WhereaSustainabilityCertificationissought,Section3.3.7setsforthspecificservicestheArchitectwillperform.TheArchitectwillregistertheProject;collecttheSustainabilityDocumentationandsubmittheSustainabilityDocumentationtotheCertifyingAuthority;andprepareandsubmittheapplicationforcertificationtotheCertifyingAuthority.TheArchitectwillperformeachoftheseservicesasanagentfortheOwner.AnagencyrelationshipcreatescertainlegalrightsthatmaydifferbasedonthejurisdictionwheretheProjectislocated.UsersofB1012007SPareurgedtoconsultwithanattorneyregardingthespecificlegalimplicationsofthisrelationship.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7ProjectRegistrationandSubmissionsofSustainabilityDocumentationtotheCertifyingAuthority3.3.7.1IftheSustainableObjectiveincludesaSustainabilityCertification,theArchitect,asagentfortheOwner,shallperformtheservicessetforthinthisSection3.3.7.

UnderB1012007SP,theArchitectwillregistertheProjectwiththeCertifyingAuthority.Asdiscussedpreviously,thiscanhaveimportantlegalimplicationsfortheArchitectthatshouldbeconsidered.Additionally,thefeeschargedbytheCertifyingAuthoritycanbeasignificantProjectexpense.UnderSection3.3.7.2,theArchitectwillpaythesefeesasareimbursableexpense.However,theOwnerandArchitectmaynegotiateaninitialpaymentunderSection11.11.1.1tocovertheseexpenses.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7.2TheArchitectshallregistertheProjectwiththeCertifyingAuthority.RegistrationfeesandanyotherfeeschargedbytheCertifyingAuthority,andpaidbytheArchitect,shallbeareimbursableexpenseunderSection11.9.1ofthisAgreementandshallbecreditedagainstanyinitialpaymentreceivedpursuanttoSection11.11.1.1.

Inadditiontoregistration,theArchitectisrequiredtocollectSustainabilityDocumentationfromthepartyresponsibleforproducingitinaccordancewiththeSustainabilityPlan,andsubmittheSustainabilityDocumentationtotheCertifyingAuthority.ThisdoesnotmeanthattheArchitectisresponsibleforpreparationofalloftheSustainabilityDocumentation.TheArchitectisactingasanaggregatoroftheSustainabilityDocumentation.SubmissionsbeyondthelimitationssetforthinSection4.3.3willbecompensatedasAdditionalServices.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7.3TheArchitectshallcollecttheSustainabilityDocumentationfromtheOwnerandContractor;organizeandmanagetheSustainabilityDocumentation;and,subjecttoSection4.3.3,submittheSustainabilityDocumentationtotheCertifyingAuthorityasrequiredfortheSustainabilityCertificationprocess.

Insomecircumstances,theCertifyingAuthoritymayhaveaprocesstoappealanadversecreditorpointruling.ProvidedtheArchitecthasreceivedtimelynoticeofdenialofacreditorpointnecessarytoachievetheSustainabilityCertification,theArchitectwillprepareandfiletheappealofthecreditorpointrulingtotheCertifyingAuthority.AppealstotheCertifyingAuthorityareperformedaspartoftheArchitectsBasicServicessubjecttoalimitationonthenumberofappealsunderSection4.3.3.Anyappealsinexcessofthenumbersetinsection4.3.3willbecompensatedasanAdditionalService.Inaddition,itshouldbenotedthattheArchitectsobligationunderSection3.3.7.4doesnotextendtoprosecutingappealstothe



CertifyingAuthority,ortakinganyotheractionsdeterminedbytheOwnertobenecessaryordesirable,arisingfromtherevocationorreductionofanawardedSustainabilityCertification.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7.4SubjecttoSection4.3.3,andprovidedtheArchitectreceivestimelynoticefromtheOwnerorCertifyingAuthority,theArchitectshallprepareandfilenecessarydocumentationwiththeCertifyingAuthoritytoappealarulingorotherinterpretationdenyingarequirement,prerequisite,creditorpointnecessarytoachievetheSustainabilityCertification.

Finally,theArchitectisrequiredtoprepareandsubmittheapplicationforcertificationtotheCertifyingAuthority.B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7.5SubjecttoSection4.3.3,theArchitectshallprepareandsubmittheapplicationforcertificationoftheProjecttotheCertifyingAuthority,includinganyrequiredsupportingdocumentation,inaccordancewiththeSustainabilityPlan.

Insomecases,theCertifyingAuthoritymayrespondtoacertificationrequestwithadditionalcomments,questionsorarequestforadditionaldocumentation.LanguagehasalsobeenincludedrequiringtheArchitecttoprepareresponsesandsubmitadditionaldocumentationrequiredbycommentsorquestionsreceivedfromtheCertifyingAuthority,subjecttothelimitationssetforthinSection4.3.3.

3.3.7.6SubjecttoSection4.3.3,theArchitectshallprepareresponsesto,andsubmitadditionaldocumentationrequiredby,commentsorquestionsreceivedfromtheCertifyingAuthority.

SomeCertifyingAuthoritiesmayhaveaprocessthatwillallowcertaincreditsorpointstobemetwithoutfurtherinspectionfromtheCertifyingAuthority.ThisprocesswilloftenrequirethattheArchitectcertifythattherequirementsofthepointorcredithavebeenmet.Languagehasbeenincludedstatingthatanycertification,declarationoraffirmationtheArchitectmakestotheCertifyingAuthorityaspartofregistrationorthecertificationprocessdoesnotcreateawarrantyorguarantytotheOwner.ThisistoavoidcreatingapotentiallyuninsurablecontractualwarrantyorguaranteetotheOwner.

B101SPARTICLE3,SCOPEOFARCHITECTSSERVICESANDSUSTAINABILITYSERVICES3.3.7.7Anycertification,declarationoraffirmationtheArchitectmakestotheCertifyingAuthorityshallnotconstituteawarrantyorguaranteetotheOwnerortheOwnerscontractorsorconsultants.

Commissioning(B2112007)BuildingcommissioningisarequirementoftheIgCCandmaybearequirementofSustainabilityCertificationsandotherordinancesandlaws.BuildingcommissioningisaprocessthatverifiesthatkeysystemsinanewbuildingperforminaccordancewiththeOwnersrequirements,aswellaswithapplicablecertificationrequirements,andareconsistentwiththedesignrequirements.Keytothecommissioningprocessistheestablishmentofperformancecriteriaforthesystemstobecommissioned.Theabilitytodemonstrate,throughmeasurableandobjectivetesting,thatthesystemsactuallyperforminaccordancewiththiscriteriaisakeybenefitofcommissioning.Inaddition,commissioningshouldincludeoperatorsystemstrainingthataddressesnotonlyproperoperationandmaintenanceofthesystems,butalsodemonstratesthepurposeofthesystem,specialdesignfeatures,operatingsequences,andanylimitationsofthesystem.CommissioningmayalsoincludeafollowupmeetingwiththeOwner,typicallyoneyear



followingSubstantialCompletionoftheProject,toreviewspecificsystemsandtoprovideadditionalrecommendationsontheoperationandperformanceofcommissionedsystems.

B101SPARTICLE4,ADDITIONALSERVICES4.1AdditionalServiceslistedbelowarenotincludedinBasicServicesorSustainabilityServicesbutmayberequiredfortheProject.TheArchitectshallprovidethelistedAdditionalServicesonlyifspecificallydesignatedinthetablebelowastheArchitectsresponsibility,andtheOwnershallcompensatetheArchitectasprovidedinSection11.2Section11.3.(DesignatetheAdditionalServicestheArchitectshallprovideinthesecondcolumnofthetablebelow.InthethirdcolumnindicatewhethertheservicedescriptionislocatedinSection4.2orinanattachedexhibit.Ifinanexhibit,identifytheexhibit.)

Additional Services

Responsibility (Architect, Owner or Not Provided)

Location of Service Description (Section 4.2 below or in an exhibit

attached to this document and identified below)

4.1.22 Commissioning (B2112007)

AIADocumentB2112007,StandardFormofArchitectsServices:Commissioning,providesascopeofservicesforcommissioningthatrequirestheArchitect,basedontheOwnersapprovalofsystemstobecommissioned,todevelopacommissioningplan,adesignintentdocument,andcommissioningspecifications.ItalsorequiresthattheArchitectreviewtheContractorssubmittalsandotherdocumentationrelatedtothesystemstobecommissioned,observeanddocumentperformancetests,trainoperators,andprepareafinalcommissioningreport.ItshouldbenotedthatinsomeinstancesitmaynotbeappropriatefortheArchitecttoperformcommissioningoftheProject.LEED,forexample,permitstheArchitecttoperformtheprerequisiteFundamentalCommissioningbutrequiresanindependentagentthatmaybecontractedbytheArchitecttoperformEnhancedCommissioning.LocallaworOwnerpreferencemayalsopreventtheArchitectfromperformingcommissioningoftheProject.WheretheArchitectispermittedtoperformcommissioning,suchasundertheIgCC,theArchitectsperformanceofcommissioningcanbebeneficialforavarietyofreasons.CommissioningallowstheArchitecttoplayakeyroleinverifyingthatthesystemsintheProjectareperforminginthemannertheArchitectintended.ItshouldbenotedthatcommissioningcanextendtheArchitectsserviceswellbeyondFinalCompletionoftheProject.TheIgCCforexampleutilizesaminimumtwelvemonthcommissioningperiodtoevaluatetheperformanceofthesystemandtomakeadjustments.DespitethebenefitsoftheArchitectperformingcommissioning,B1012007SP,Section5.17,doesnotassumethattheArchitectwillprovidecommissioning.Rather,theOwnerisrequiredtoprovideacommissioningagentfortheProjectunlessotherwiseagreedbytheArchitect.ThisallowsthepartiestoindependentlydetermineiftheArchitectisthemostappropriatepartytoperformcommissioning.IftheOwnerdoeshiretheArchitecttocommissiontheProject,B2112007canbeusedastheArchitectsscopeofservices.LimitationsonSustainableServicesChangestotheSustainabilityPlanorInstrumentsofService.TherequirementsforaspecificSustainabilityCertificationmaychangeduringthecourseoftheProject.WhenaSustainabilityCertificationisselectedfortheProject,clearlyidentifytheversionoftheSustainabilityCertificationapplicabletotheProjectinthe



SustainabilityPlan.SomeSustainabilityCertificationsmayallowyoutolockinaparticularversionofthecertificationsystemwhenyouregistertheProject.IftherequirementstoachievetheSustainabilityCertificationchangeduringthecourseoftheProject,theArchitectmayneedtoperformsignificantadditionalworktorevisetheplansandspecificationsfortheProjecttomeetthenewrequirements.Section4.3.1hasbeenrevisedtoaddtwonewpotentialAdditionalServicesthatmayariseduringthecourseoftheProject.Section4.3.1.11addschangingoreditingpreviouslypreparedInstrumentsofService,includingtheSustainabilityPlan,necessitatedbychangesintherequirementstoachievetheSustainabilityCertificationfortheProject.Section4.3.1.12addsassistingtheOwnerorContractorwiththepreparationoftheSustainabilityDocumentationforwhichtheOwnerorContractorisresponsibleundertheSustainabilityPlan.

B101SPARTICLE4,ADDITIONALSERVICES4.3.1UponrecognizingtheneedtoperformthefollowingAdditionalServices,theArchitectshallnotifytheOwnerwithreasonablepromptnessandexplainthefactsandcircumstancesgivingrisetotheneed.TheArchitectshallnotproceedtoprovidethefollowingservicesuntiltheArchitectreceivestheOwnerswrittenauthorization: .1 ServicesnecessitatedbyachangeintheInitialInformation,previous

instructionsorapprovalsgivenbytheOwner,oramaterialchangeintheProjectincluding,butnotlimitedto,size,quality,complexity,theOwnersscheduleorbudgetforCostoftheWork,orprocurementordeliverymethod;

.2 ServicesnecessitatedbytheOwnersrequestforextensiveenvironmentallyresponsibledesignalternatives,suchasuniquesystemdesigns,indepthmaterialresearch,energymodeling,orLEEDcertification;

.2 ChangingoreditingpreviouslypreparedInstrumentsofServicenecessitatedbytheenactmentorrevisionofcodes,lawsorregulationsorofficialinterpretations;

.3 ServicesnecessitatedbydecisionsoftheOwnernotrenderedinatimelymanneroranyotherfailureofperformanceonthepartoftheOwnerortheOwnersconsultantsorcontractors;

.4 PreparingdigitaldatafortransmissiontotheOwnersconsultantsandcontractors,ortootherOwnerauthorizedrecipients;

.5 PreparationofdesignanddocumentationforalternatebidorproposalrequestsproposedbytheOwner;

.6 Preparationfor,andattendanceat,apublicpresentation,meetingorhearing; .7 Preparationfor,andattendanceatadisputeresolutionproceedingorlegal

proceeding,exceptwheretheArchitectispartythereto; .8 Evaluationofthequalificationsofbiddersorpersonsprovidingproposals; .9 ConsultationconcerningreplacementofWorkresultingfromfireorothercause

duringconstruction; .10 AssistancetotheInitialDecisionMaker,ifotherthantheArchitect; .11 ChangingoreditingpreviouslypreparedInstrumentsofService,includingthe

SustainabilityPlan,necessitatedbytheCertifyingAuthorityschangesintherequirementsnecessarytoachievetheSustainabilityCertification;or

.12 AssistancetotheOwnerorContractorwithpreparationofSustainabilityDocumentationforwhichtheOwnerorContractorisresponsiblepursuanttotheSustainabilityPlan.



TheArchitectshouldclearlydefinethescopeoftheArchitectssustainabledesignandconstructionphaseservices.ThroughoutthedesignandconstructionoftheProject,itmaybenecessarytoperformmultiplerevisionstotheSustainabilityPlanormakemultiplesubmittalstotheCertifyingAuthority.TheseservicesmaynotbecontemplatedaspartofthescopeoftheArchitectsSustainabilityServicesandcouldrequireasignificantexpenditureofresourcesorfunds;especiallyonProjectswheretheSustainabilityServicesarebeingperformedonafixedfeebasis.TheArchitectmightconsiderplacinglimitationsoncertainserviceswhich,ifexceeded,wouldbecompensatedasanAdditionalService.

B101SPARTICLE4,ADDITIONALSERVICES4.3.3TheArchitectshallprovideConstructionPhaseservicesexceedingthelimitssetforthbelowasAdditionalServices.Whenthelimitsbelowarereached,theArchitectshallnotifytheOwner: .1 _______(__)reviewsofeachShopDrawing,ProductDataitem,sampleand

similarsubmittaloftheContractor .2 _______(__)visitstothesitebytheArchitectoverthedurationoftheProject

duringconstruction .3 _______(__)inspectionsforanyportionoftheWorktodeterminewhether

suchportionoftheWorkissubstantiallycompleteinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocuments

.4 _______(__)inspectionsforanyportionoftheWorktodeterminefinalcompletion .5 _______(__)adjustmentstotheSustainabilityPlan .6 _______(__)meetingsduringtheDesignandConstructionPhasesrequiredtodefine,

developandincorporatetheSustainableMeasuresintotheContractDocuments .7 _______(__)submittalstotheCertifyingAuthority .8 _______(__)responsestotheCertifyingAuthorityscommentsandquestions .9 _______(__)appealstotheCertifyingAuthoritypursuanttoSection3.3.7.4 .10 _______(__)meetingswiththeOwnerandContractor,pursuantto

Section3.3.6.1,todiscussalternativestoremedydeviationsfromtheContractDocumentsordefectsordeficienciesintheContractorsWork

CompletionoftheArchitectsServices.B1012007SPSection4.3.4establishesatimelimitforperformanceoftheArchitectsservices.IftheProjectisnotcompletedwithinthetimespecified,continuedperformancebytheArchitectwillbecompensatedasAdditionalServices.Additionally,theArchitectsBasicServicesduringtheConstructionPhaseend60daysafter(1)thedateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkor(2)theanticipateddateofSubstantialCompletionidentifiedintheInitialInformation,whicheverisearlier,unlesstheOwnerhasauthorizedtheArchitecttocontinueperformingConstructionPhaseservicesasAdditionalServices.Onasustainableproject,theOwnermayrequestthattheArchitectcontinuetoperformservicesfortheProjectuntiltheSustainableObjectiveisachieved.However,achievementoftheSustainableObjectivemaybedelayedbyreasonsbeyondtheArchitectscontrolandmayoccurlaterthanSubstantialCompletion.Itmay,therefore,benecessarytoplacealimitonthedurationoftheArchitectsSustainabilityServicesunderSection3.3.Section4.3.4hasbeenaddedallowingthepartiestoincludeanouterlimitontheArchitectsservices,theOwnermaywishtoextendtheArchitectsSustainabilityServices



beyondthistimelimitsothattheArchitectcanperformservicesnecessarytoachievetheSustainabilityCertificationaftertheArchitectsotherservicesundertheAgreementhavebeencompleted.

B101SPARTICLE4,ADDITIONALSERVICES4.3.4ExceptasotherwiseprovidedinSection4.3.5,iftheservicescoveredbythisAgreementhavenotbeencompletedwithin_______(__)monthsofthedateofthisAgreement,throughnofaultoftheArchitect,extensionoftheArchitectsservicesbeyondthattimeshallbecompensatedasAdditionalServices.4.3.5IftheSustainabilityServicesrequiredoftheArchitectbySection3.3havenotbeencompletedwithin_______(__)monthsafterthedateofSubstantialCompletion,throughnofaultoftheArchitect,extensionoftheArchitectsservicesunderSection3.3beyondthattimeshallbecompensatedasAdditionalServices.

OwnersResponsibilitiesOnasustainableproject,theOwnersresponsibilitiesduringconstructioncouldincluderetainingaconsultanttoadvisethepartiesregardingtheSustainableObjectiveandSustainableMeasures;registeringtheProjectforaSustainabilityCertification;creatingabudgettocoverincreasesincostrelatedtoachievingtheSustainableObjective;approvaloftheallocationofresponsibilityforachievingtheSustainableMeasuresincludedintheSustainabilityPlan;andengaginganindependentthirdpartycommissioningagentifoneisrequiredbytheSustainabilityPlanorCertifyingAuthority.TheOwnersresponsibilitiesfollowingconstructionmayincluderesponsibilityforoperationandmaintenanceinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCertifyingAuthorityorSustainabilityPlan;responsibilityforexecutingcertainpostconstructionSustainableMeasuresasrequiredbytheSustainabilityPlan;responsibilityforensuringthattenantsoccupyandusethebuildinginaccordancewithitsdesignintent;andresponsibilityforrecertificationoftheProjectifrequiredbytheSustainabilityCertification.B1012007SPincludesanaffirmativedutyoftheOwnertoperformthoseSustainableMeasuresidentifiedasaresponsibilityoftheOwnerintheSustainabilityPlan.

B101SPARTICLE5,OWNERSRESPONSIBILITIES5.13BasedontheOwnersapprovaloftheSustainabilityPlanandanyapprovedchangestotheSustainabilityPlan,theOwnershallperformthoseSustainableMeasuresidentifiedastheresponsibilityoftheOwnerintheSustainabilityPlan,orasotherwiserequiredbytheContractDocuments.TheOwnershallrequirethateachofitscontractorsandconsultantsperformsthecontractorsorconsultantsservicesinaccordancewiththeSustainabilityPlan.

SustainableprojectsmayrequiretheOwnertoprovideadditionalinformation,suchashistoricalutilityusagedata,inorderfortheArchitecttoassisttheOwnerinmakingdecisionsregardingtheSustainableObjectiveandSustainableMeasurestargetedfortheProject.ThismaybeparticularlytrueonrenovationprojectswhereinformationonexistingconstructionmayplayacriticalroleindevelopingtheSustainabilityPlan.AprovisionshouldbeincludedintheAgreementthatrequirestheOwnertoprovideanyinformationpertinenttotheProject.

B101SPARTICLE5,OWNERSRESPONSIBILITIES5.14TheOwnershallprovidetotheArchitectanyinformationrequestedbytheArchitectthatisrelevantandnecessaryforachievementoftheSustainableObjective,includingdesigndrawings;constructiondocuments;recorddrawings;shopdrawingsandother



submittals;operationandmaintenancemanuals;masterplans;buildingoperationcosts;buildingoperationbudgets;pertinentrecordsrelativetohistoricalbuildingdata,buildingequipmentandfurnishings;andrepairrecords.

BecausethevariousSustainabilityCertificationsmayplacerequirementsspecificallyontheOwnerinadditiontothoserelatedtothedesignandconstructionoftheProject,suchastherequirementtoprovideutilitybills,Section5.15requirestheOwnertocomplywiththerequirementsoftheCertifyingAuthoritybeforeandafterconstruction.

B101SPARTICLE5,OWNERSRESPONSIBILITIES5.15TheOwnershallcomplywiththerequirementsoftheCertifyingAuthorityastheyrelatetotheownership,operationandmaintenanceoftheProjectbothduringconstructionandaftercompletionoftheProject.

Section5.16obligatestheOwnertopursueanyappealsorotheractionswiththeCertifyingAuthoritynecessitatedbytherevocationorreductionofaSustainabilityCertification.Forexample,iftheOwneroccupiestheProjectandfailstocomplywiththerequirementsoftheCertifyingAuthoritytosubmitenergyusagedata,theSustainabilityCertificationcouldberevoked.TheOwnerwouldbethepartyresponsibleforpursuinganyappealorreinstatementactionwiththeCertifyingAuthority.

B101SPARTICLE5,OWNERSRESPONSIBILITIES5.16TheOwnershallberesponsibleforpreparing,filing,andprosecutingappealstotheCertifyingAuthority,ortakinganyotheractionsdeterminedbytheOwnertobenecessaryordesirable,arisingfromtherevocationorreductionofanawardedSustainabilityCertification.

Aspreviouslydiscussed,commissioningisanimportantaspectofsustainabledesignandconstruction.B1012007SPassumesthattheOwnerwillprovideacommissioningagentfortheProjectunlesstheArchitectotherwiseagreestoperformcommissioningasanAdditionalServicepursuanttoSection4.1.22.

B101SPARTICLE5,OWNERSRESPONSIBILITIES5.17UnlesstheArchitectistoprovidecommissioningservicespursuanttoSection4.1.22,theOwnershallprovidetheservicesofacommissioningagentthatshallberesponsibleforcommissioningoftheProject.

InstrumentsofServiceInordertobesurethattheOwnerisabletocomplywiththerequirementsoftheCertifyingAuthority,Section7.1hasbeenmodifiedtostatethattheOwnerandArchitectwarrantthatintransmittingInstrumentsofService,thetransmittingpartyisthecopyrightowneroftheInstrumentsofServiceorhaspermissionfromthecopyrightownertoallowtheCertifyingAuthoritytopublishtheInstrumentsofServiceinaccordancewiththepoliciesoragreementsrequiredbytheCertifyingAuthority.Inpractice,thismodificationisagrantofpermissionfromtheArchitecttotheOwnertosubmitInstrumentsofServicereceivedfromtheArchitecttotheCertifyingAuthority.

B101SPARTICLE7,COPYRIGHTSANDLICENSES7.1TheArchitectandtheOwnerwarrantthatintransmittingInstrumentsofService,oranyotherinformation,thetransmittingpartyisthecopyrightownerofsuchinformationorhaspermissionfromthecopyrightownertotransmitsuchinformationforitsuseontheProjectandtoallowtheCertifyingAuthoritytopublishtheInstrumentsofService,oranyotherinformation,inaccordancewiththepoliciesandagreementsrequiredbythe



CertifyingAuthority.IftheOwnerandArchitectintendtotransmitInstrumentsofServiceoranyotherinformationordocumentationindigitalform,theyshallendeavortoestablishnecessaryprotocolsgoverningsuchtransmissions.

Section7.2hasbeenmodifiedtoallowtheOwnertosubmittheArchitectsInstrumentsofServicetotheCertifyingAuthoritywithoutviolatingtheArchitectsreservedrightstotheInstrumentsofService.

B101SPARTICLE7,COPYRIGHTSANDLICENSES7.2TheArchitectandtheArchitectsconsultantsshallbedeemedtheauthorsandownersoftheirrespectiveInstrumentsofService,includingtheDrawingsandSpecifications,andshallretainallcommonlaw,statutoryandotherreservedrights,includingcopyrights.SubmissionordistributionofInstrumentsofServicetomeetofficialregulatoryrequirementsorforsimilarpurposes,includingrequirementsofaCertifyingAuthority,inconnectionwiththeProjectisnottobeconstruedaspublicationinderogationofthereservedrightsoftheArchitectandtheArchitectsconsultants.

ForsustainableprojectswhereaSustainabilityCertificationissought,theOwnermayberequiredtosubmitcertainoftheArchitectsInstrumentsofService

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