P. Design Considerations
Point),” on page 15 and measure C3.3,“ Drought Tolerant, California Native, Mediterranean Species, or Other Appropriate Species( 3 Points),” on page 16.
� Acoustics: Acoustical measures shall be included in the GTG to ensure that tenant build-outs( such as speakers in the ceiling, HVAC equipment, or plumbing piping) will include strategies to reduce the amount of noise and vibration that may disturb adjacent residences. At a minimum, the acoustical measures should include the contents of measure P1,“ Acoustics: Noise and Vibration Control,” on page 111.
� Utilities: Tenant responsibility for utilities shall be agreed upon in the lease and monitored during the tenancy to ensure that energy-saving measures are effective. Tenants will be responsible for their own utility bills.
� Refrigerants: Refrigeration equipment shall use refrigerants with as little global-warming or ozone-depletion potential as possible. The GTG must require low global-warming or ozonedepleting refrigerants.
� Water fixtures: Install low water-use toilets, showers, lavatories, and service sinks, per measure G2,“ Install Water-Efficient Fixtures,” on page 44.
� Lighting: Commercial lighting shall consist of fixtures with high efficiency lamps, and otherwise be designed for maximum efficiency. Fixtures must be specified in the GTG per measure M5,“ Lighting Efficiency,” on page 85.
� Entryways: At all entry doors, the tenant shall provide permanent walk-off mats to trap potentially harmful dust and debris, per measure K1,“ Entryways Designed to Reduce Tracked-In Contaminants,” on page 73. The mats must be cleaned regularly.
� Paints and Coatings: The use of low-VOC adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet systems, and furniture shall be specified in the GTG.
� Recycled Products: The GTG must require that finish materials contain at least 10 % recycled content or other equivalent environmentally preferable attributes.
� IAQ Flush-Out: Before occupancy, the GTG should require the tenant’ s contractor to flush the space with air. Run the mechanical systems with 100 % outside air for two weeks. Use temporary HVAC filtration media with a minimum of MERV 8 if the HVAC system is used to conduct the flush-out. After the flush-out, replace all HVAC filtration immediately prior to occupancy with appropriate filtration media.
The following are recommended, but not required, to be included in the GTG:
� Smoking Policy: Smoking shall be prohibited. � Bike Use: Recommend bicycle storage, changing rooms, and shower facilities. � HVAC Systems: Encourage that the commercial tenant’ s mechanical systems be as energyefficient as possible and undergo commissioning. � On-Site Renewables: Encourage tenant inclusion of renewable energy systems. � Renewable Energy Credits: Encourage tenants to purchase renewable energy credits to offset their fossil fuel use.
� Daylight and Views: Design interior layout to ensure that daylight is provided to about 75 % of spaces, and that 90 % of seated spaces have access to some exterior view. The GTG should also give some consideration to accessibility.
� Material Reuse: Recommend that as many interior non-structural components( e. g., casework and counters) as possible be reused in place as much as possible( 60 % is ideal). Other interior resources, such as wood flooring, may be reused as well( a good goal would be 30 %).
� Regional Products: Recommend that 10 % of finish materials be locally or regionally manufactured.
� Rapidly Renewable Products: Recommend rapidly renewable products and materials wherever possible.
� FSC Wood: Recommend that wood used be FSC-certified.
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DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 114 Version 6.0, September 2013
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