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Office Fitout Guideline: ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINE ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINE

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Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:

ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINEECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINE

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline: Global Drivers

Biodiversity Loss

Plants Corals Birds Mammals Marsupials Frogs Reptiles

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

[email protected]

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Office Fitout Guideline:Office Fitout Guideline:

RecommendationProtect Endangered Species