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28th BEAM Pro Training & Examination Materials Aspects Yvonne Ieong Green Building Faculty Deputy Panel Chair of Material Aspects, Technical Review Committee, BEAM Society Limited 24 April 2015

BEAM Plus Materials Aspects

Principal Aims : • Promote sustainable use of natural resources • Minimize waste generation • Encourage waste recycling • Conserve land-filling space • Protect ozone layer

• Minimize greenhouse gas

Deforestation

http://gelaefish.com/2009/09/01/green-advertisement-stop-deforestation-before-its-too-late/

Image of the largest Antarctic ozone hole ever recorded (September 2006)

http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/could-fixing-the-ozone-layers-hole-make-global-warming-worse.html

Global Warming

http://williamrwilson.hubpages.com/hub/CO2-Causes-Global-Warming-Heres-How-We-Know

Construction & Demolition ( C&D ) Wastes

Site Clearance

Tunneling Demolition

Excavation

Source :CEDD

Ta Kwu Ling

打鼓嶺 Nim Wan

稔灣

Tseung Kwan O

將軍澳

3 Mega Landfills will be FULL

Source : EPD

Materials Aspects NB EB No. of Prerequisites 4 2

No. of Credits 22 11

No. of Bonus 1 2

Credit Summary for NB: Ma P1 Timber Used for Temporary Works Ma P2 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants Ma P3 Construction / Demolition Waste Management Plan Ma P4 Waste Recycle Facilities Ma 1 Building Reuse Ma 2 Modular and Standardized Design Ma 3 Prefabrication Ma 4 Adaptability and Deconstruction Ma 5 Rapidly Renewable Materials Ma 6 Sustainable Forest Products Ma 7 Recycled Materials Ma 8 Ozone Depleting Substances Ma 9 Regionally Manufactured Materials Ma 10 Demolition Waste Reduction Ma 11 Construction Waste Reduction

Credit Summary for EB: Ma P1 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants Ma P2 Waste Recycling Facilities Ma 1 Building Reuse Ma 2 Modular and Standardized Design Ma 3 Adaptability and Deconstruction Ma 4 Rapidly Renewable Materials Ma 5 Sustainable Forest Products Ma 6 Ozone Depleting Substances Ma 7 Waste Management

BEAM Plus Materials Aspects

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Manual SA MA EU WU IEQ

New Buildings 25 % 8 % 35 % 12 % 20 %

Existing Buildings 18 % 12 % 30 % 15 % 25 %

Weights of Different Aspects

Ma P1 Timber Used for Temporary Works - Prerequisite

Objective:

Encourage the well-managed use of timber.

Requirement:

It is required no virgin forest products were used for temporary works during construction, but wood products from well-managed or sustainable sources source are acceptable.

Exclusion:

None

Remarks:

100% fulfillment.

Sustainable timber shall be certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the American Forest and Paper Association (AFPA) or “Known Licensed Sources”.

BEAM Plus NB Ma P1

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BEAM Plus NB Ma P1

NB Ma P1 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants

Prerequisite

Objective:

Reduce the release of chlorofluorocarbon into the atmosphere.

Requirement:

It is required that no chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants is used in HVAC&R systems.

Exclusion:

None

BEAM Plus NB Ma P2

Requirement:

It is required to implement with proof of documentation a waste management system providing for the sorting, recycling and proper disposal of inert and non-inert construction / demolition materials.

Ma P3 Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan

Prerequisite

Objective:

Encourage best practices in the management of construction and demolition wastes, including sorting, recycling and disposal of construction waste.

BEAM Plus NB Ma P3

Remarks:

If the demolition works were not conducted by the project proponent AND it was completed before 01 April 2010, the BEAM assessor can consider to exclude all the demolition related credit in the BEAM Plus assessment. However, relevant document shall be submitted to provide the completion date of the demolition.

For MA P3 - Supporting document for waste management in demolition stage should be provided as evident

Requirement:

Provision of facilities for the collection, sorting, storage and disposal of waste and recovered materials.

NB Ma P4 / EB Ma P2 Waste Recycling Facilities

Prerequisite

Objective:

Reduce pressure on landfill sites and help to preserve non-renewable resources by promoting recycling of waste materials.

BEAM Plus NB Ma P4

Exclusion: One single family domestic building with not more than 3 floors or domestic part of a composite building for one single family with not more than 3 floors.

Remarks: for a domestic building or composite building on a site of an area of not more than 500 m2, the provision of refuse storage and material recovery room on every floor of domestic building shall be exempted in BEAM Plus Assessment; As an indication the space requirements for commercial building, industrial building and a building constructed or adapted for use principally as a church, a school, a carpark or similar buildings, are 2 m2 per 1,000 m2 of usable floor space.

Requirement:

1 credit for the reuse of 30% or more of existing sub-structure and superstructure.

2 credits for 60% and more.

1 BONUS credit for 90% and more.

NB Ma 1 Building Reuse – 2 + 1 Bonus credits

Objective:

Encourage the reuse of major elements of existing buildings, to reduce demolition waste, conserve resources and reduce environmental impacts during construction.

Exclusions:

Buildings on reclaimed land or greenfield sites.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 1

Reusing Building Structure: Renovation

The Honest Motor Building external renovation, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.

The old China Bank building, Central Hong Kong.

The Legislative Council building, Central, Hong Kong.

Reusing Building Structure: Rehabilitation

Tea Ware Museum, Central, Hong Kong. Completed in 1846, the Flagstaff House was originally the home of the commander-in-chief of the British Forces. It was converted into a museum in 1984.

Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, Rehabilitation of the old mental hospital, Hong Kong.

The original arcade façade was built in 1897, and the new building addition was completed in 2001.

Requirement:

1 credit for demonstrating the application of modular and standardised design should over 50% of the major elements and modules.

NB Ma 2 Modular and Standardised Design – 1 credit

Objective:

Encourage increased use of modular and standardised components in building design in order to enhance buildability and reduce waste.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 2

BEAM Plus NB Ma 2

Requirement:

1 credit when the manufacture of 20% of prefabricated building elements, which listed in corresponding submission template has been off-site.

2 credits when the prefabricated building element is 40% or above.

Ma 3 Prefabrication – 2 credits

Objective:

Encourage prefabrication building elements in order to reduce wastage of materials and quantities of on-site waste.

Remarks:

The manufacturing plant shall be located within 800km from the site.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 3

Major precast components used in housing projects in Hong Kong

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Requirement:

1 credit for designs providing spatial flexibility that can adapt spaces for different use, and allows for expansion to permit additional spatial requirements to be accommodated.

1 credit for flexible design of services that can adapt to change of layout and use.

1 credit for designs providing flexibility through the choice of building structural system that allows for change in future use, and which is coordinated with interior planning modules.

NB Ma 4 Adaptability and Deconstruction – 3 credits

Objective:

Encourage the design of building interior elements and building services components that allow modifications to space layout, and to reduce waste during churning, refurbishment and deconstruction.

Remarks:

At least, 50% for residential development and 70% for other building types, of the items listed in each corresponding submission template should be achieved.

Sub-items shall be considered in the whole-building where applicable.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 4

BEAM Plus NB Ma 4

Requirement:

1 credit for demonstrating 2.5% of all building materials/products used in the project is rapidly renewable materials.

2 credits where 5% of all building materials/products used in the project is rapidly renewable materials.

NB Ma 5 / EB Ma 4 Rapidly Renewable Materials – 2 credits

Objective:

Encourage the wider use of rapidly renewable materials in appropriate applications.

Remarks:

The unit shall be mass/volume/dollar value.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 5 / EB Ma 4

Requirement:

At least 50% of all timber and composite timber products used in the project are from sustainable source/recycled timber.

NB Ma 6 / EB Ma 5 Sustainable Forest Products – 1 credit

Objective:

Encourage the use of timber from well-managed forests.

Remarks:

The unit shall be mass/volume/dollar value.

Sustainable timber shall be certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the American Forest and Paper Association (AFPA) or “Known Licensed Sources”.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 6 / EB Ma 5

Requirement:

1 credit for use of recycled materials contributing to at least 10% of all materials used in site exterior surfacing work, structures and features.

1 credit where at least 10% of all building materials used for façade and structural components are recycled materials.

1 credit where at least 10% of all building materials used for interior non-structural components are recycled materials.

NB Ma 7 Recycled Materials – 3 credits

Objective:

Promote use of recycled materials in order to reduce the consumption of virgin resources.

Remarks:

Materials which normally consist of recycled content will not be considered for this credit, for instance, steel and glass.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 7

Examples of field application of Eco-Blocks

Requirement:

1 credit for using refrigerants with a value less than or equal to the threshold of the combined contribution to ozone depletion and global warming potentials using the specified equation.

1 credit for the use of products in the building fabric and services that avoids the use of ozone depleting substances in their manufacture, composition or use.

NB Ma 8 Ozone Depleting Substances – 2 credits

Objective:

Reduce the release of chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.

Remarks:

Exclusion: small air-conditioning unit, other equipment such as standard refrigerators, small water cooler and any other cooling equipment, that containing less than 0.23kg of refrigerant.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 8

Requirement:

1 credit for use of materials manufactured locally within 800km from the site, which contribute to at least 10% of all building materials used in the project.

2 credits for use of materials manufactured locally within 800km from the site, which contribute to at least 20% of all building materials used in the project.

Apply also to raw materials (constituents) used for making the claimed building materials.

NB Ma 9 Regionally Manufactured Materials – 2 credits

Objective:

Encourage the use of materials manufactured locally so as to reduce the environmental impacts arising from transportation.

Remark:

Plumbing products, reused and salvage materials such as furniture may be included in the calculation, but mechanical and electrical system components shall not be included.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 9

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Requirement:

1 credit for demonstrating that at least 30% of demolition waste is recycled.

2 credits for demonstrating that at least 60%.

NB Ma 10 Demolition Waste Reduction – 2 credits

Exclusion:

Project where demolition is not required or is not under the Client’s control.

Remark:

Disposal of inert waste to public fill will NOT be considered.

If the demolition works were not conducted by the project proponent AND it was completed before 01 April 2010, the BEAM assessor can consider to exclude all the demolition related credit in the BEAM Plus assessment. However, relevant document shall be submitted to provide the completion date of the demolition.

For MA P3 - Supporting document for waste management in demolition stage should be provided as evident

Objective:

Encourage best practices in the management of waste, including sorting, recycling and disposal of demolition waste.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 10

Requirement:

1. credit for demonstrating that at least 30% of construction waste is recycled.

2. credits for demonstrating that at least 60%.

NB Ma 11 Construction Waste Reduction – 2 credits

Remark:

The excavated waste will NOT be considered as construction waste.

The disposal of inert waste to public fill will NOT be considered also.

Objective:

Encourage best practices in the management of waste, including sorting, recycling and disposal of construction waste.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus NB Ma 11

Requirement:

Using no Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems.

EB Ma P1 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants

Prerequisite

Objective:

Reduce the release of chlorofluorocarbon into the atmosphere.

Exclusions:

Building using split-units and/or window units.

BEAM Plus EB Ma P1

Requirement:

Provision of facilities for the collection, sorting, storage and disposal of waste and recovered materials.

NB Ma P4 / EB Ma P2 Waste Recycling Facilities

Prerequisite

Objective:

Reduce pressure on landfill sites and help to preserve non-renewable resources by promoting recycling of waste materials.

Remarks:

The space requirement of facilities are 2m2 per 1,000m2 of floor area.

Exclusion:

None

BEAM Plus EB Ma P2

Requirement:

1 BONUS credit for the reuse of 30% or more of existing sub-structure and superstructure.

EB Ma 1 Building Reuse – 1 Bonus credit

Objective:

Encourage the reuse of major elements of existing buildings.

Remarks:

Windows, doors and similar assemblies may be excluded.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus EB Ma 1

Requirement:

1 credit for demonstrating the use of modular and standardised design should over 50% of the major elements and modules.

EB Ma 2 Modular and Standardised Design – 1 credit

Objective:

Encourage use of modular and standardized components in buildings in order to improve serviceability and reduce waste.

Exclusions:

None.

BEAM Plus EB Ma 2

Requirement:

1 credit for designs providing spatial flexibility that can adapt spaces for different use.

1 credit for flexible design of services that can adapt to change of layout and use.

1 BONUS credit for designs providing flexibility through the use of building structural system that allows for change in future use.

EB Ma 3 Adaptability and Deconstruction – 2 + 1 Bonus Credits

Exclusions:

Residential Buildings.

Remark:

At least 70% of the items listed in each corresponding submission template should be achieved.

Objective:

Encourage the design of building interior elements and building services components that allow modifications to space layout, and to reduce waste during churning, refurbishment and deconstruction.

BEAM Plus EB Ma 3

Requirement:

1 credit for using refrigerants with a value less than or equal to the threshold of the combined contribution to ozone depletion and global warming potentials using the specified equation. Or a phased programme of refrigerant replacement together with limitations on leakage.

1 credit for the use of products that avoids the use of ozone depleting substances in their manufacture, composition or use.

EB Ma 6 Ozone Depleting Substances – 3 credits

Exclusions:

Building using split-units and/or window units.

Remarks:

Exclusion: small air-conditioning unit, other equipment such as standard refrigerators, small water cooler and any other cooling equipment, that containing less than 0.23kg of refrigerant.

Objective:

Reduce the release of chlorofluorocarbons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.

BEAM Plus EB Ma 6

Requirement:

1 credit for undertaking a waste stream audit and developing a waste management system.

1 credit for developing and implementing an environmentally responsive waste management system.

1 credit where the waste management system demonstrates reductions in waste disposal to landfill and increased recycling.

EB Ma 7 Waste Management – 3 credits

Exclusions:

None.

Objective:

Reduce pressure on landfill sites and help to preserve non-renewable resources by promoting recycling of waste and obsolete materials.

BEAM Plus EB Ma 7

BEAM Plus Interiors

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Section Credit MA P1 Use of Non-CFC Based Refrigerants Prerequisite MA P2 Minimum Waste Recycling Facilities Prerequisite MA P3 Timber Used for Temporary Works Prerequisite MA 1 Waste Recycling Facilities 2 MA 2 Interior Components Reuse 3 MA 3 Furniture and Partitions 3 MA 4 Modular Design Materials 1 MA 5 Designed for Disassembly 1 MA 6 Sustainable Flooring Products 4 MA 7 Sustainable Ceiling Products 4 MA 8 Sustainable Internal Wall and Door Products 4 MA 9 Zero PVC 1

MA 10 Ozone Depleting Substances 1 MA 11 Demolition and Construction Waste Reduction 2

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Materials Aspects (MA)

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Overall Materials Energy IEQ

Platinum 75 15 18 17

Gold 65 13 16 15

Silver 55 11 12 12

Bronze 40 9 10 10

The final certificate grading for projects certified under BEAM Plus Interiors is conditional upon: •The overall credits achieved; •Meeting all specified pre-requisites; •Obtaining a minimum credits for Materials, Energy Use, Indoor Environmental Quality aspects.

Grading

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The Applicant shall use no chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in HVAC&R or other equipment.

In case the HVAC&R or other equipment is not installed by the Applicant: Lease/Contractual document to indicate that no supplementary HVAC&R systems were installed by the Applicant..

MA P1 Use of Non-CFC based Refrigerants

• At least 1 set of storage facility for the recycle of paper, plastic and metal materials.

• The facilities provided shall be placed at prominent location (cannot be located at car park and other non-occupied areas),

• Not necessary within the project space.

• The waste collector/recycler shall be employed by either Applicant or property management company to collect the recycled materials.

In case the host building already provides these recycling facilities: the property management company of the host building shall provide the details.

MA P2 Minimum Waste Recycling Facilities

MA P2 Minimum Waste Recycling Facilities

Documentation and photographic evidence demonstrating the timber used for all temporary works is originated from sustainable sources or re-used from other sites. When a combination totalling 100%, consisting of sustainable timber, and recycled material was used, the pre-requisite is fulfilled.

MA P3 Timber used for Temporary Works

1 credit for providing storage for anyone of the following items. 2 credits for providing storages for any two of the following items.

• Recycling of glass; • Recycling of used small electrical appliance; • Recycling of food waste for retails or

restaurants.

The recycling of small electrical appliances means computers, monitors, rechargeable batteries, printers or lamps.

MA 1 Waste Recycling Facilities

1 credit for reusing at least 30% of prior condition's internal walls, glazing, doors, ceilings and flooring. 2 credits for reusing at least 50%. 3 credits for reusing at least 70%.

• Quantify the reused elements based on total surface area

• Divide the total area of reused elements by the total area of elements at prior condition.

• The building envelope, structural elements, building envelope fenestration, shared/party walls, partitions, furniture, mechanical and electrical installations and any are excluded under this assessment.

Interior Elements Reuse (%)

= ∑ Reused Elements (m2)

x 100% ∑ Elements in Prior Condition (m2)

MA 2 Interior Components Reuse

1 credit for at least 30% of the total furniture and partitions is reused from salvaged furniture and partitions. 2 credits for at least 50%. 3 credits for at least 70%

• Quantify the value of reused / salvaged furniture and partitions, based on mass.

• Divide the total mass of the reused / salvaged furniture and/or partitions by the total mass (both reused and newly installed).

Reuse Furniture and Partitions (%)

=

∑ Reused Furniture and Partitions (kg)

x 100% ∑ All Furniture and Partitions used in Project Space (kg)

MA 3 Furniture and Partitions

1 credit for designing with modular elements which contribute to at least 50% of the newly installed elements in the project.

• Quantify modular element, based on total surface area. • Only the newly installed elements assessed. • Each item designed with modular element and assessed

individually.

Modular Design* (%) =

∑ Modular Elements (m2) x 100%

∑ Newly Installed Items (m2)

MA 4 Modular Design Materials

1 credit for installing easy to disassemble elements which contribute to at least 50% of the newly installed elements.

• Quantify elements based on total surface area. • Only the newly installed elements are included. • Designed for disassembly at the end lifetime.

Disassemble Design (%)

= ∑ Disassembly Designed Elements (m2)

x 100% ∑ Newly Installed Items* (m2)

MA 5 Designed For Disassembly

Rapidly Renewable Materials / Recycled Materials / Sustainable Timber

• 1 credit for demonstrating at least 50% of all newly installed flooring materials from either (or a combination) of rapidly renewable materials, recycled materials and sustainable timber.

• 2 credits for demonstrating the achievement of 100%. Regionally Manufactured Materials

• 1 credit for the use of flooring materials manufactured locally within 800km radius from the project space, which contribute to at least 50% of the newly installed flooring materials used in the project.

MA 6 Sustainable Flooring Products

The following items shall be included for assessment: a)Flooring b)Supports c)Framing d)Trimming e)Skirting f)Levelling

Environmentally Manufactured Materials • 1 credit for the use of flooring materials from manufacture factory

which implemented an EMS and contribute to at least 50% of the newly installed flooring materials used in the project.

MA 6 Sustainable Flooring Products

Refer to MA 6 for assessment criteria and documentation, the only difference is assessed items:

a) Ceiling Tiles b) Hangers c) Trimming d) Levelling e) Framing f) Bracing g) Ceiling Support h) Secondary Grid i) Bulkhead j) Shadow Gap Infill k) Access panels

MA 7 Sustainable Ceiling Products

Refer to MA 6 for assessment criteria and documentation, the only difference is assessed items:

a) Wall and It’s Covering b) External / Structural Wall’s

Covering Only c) Doors d) Trimming e) Levelling f) Bracing g) Framing

MA 8 Sustainable Internal Wall and Door Products

1 credit for using alternative products and materials with zero PVC content for the project. PVC materials within the project space provided by the host building are excluded from the calculation.

a. Edge Protection Strip b. Cable Conduit c. Electrical Cables d. Furniture e. Phone Cables f. Pipework g. Data Cables

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MA 9 Zero PVC

1 credit for products in the project space without ozone depleting substances (CFC & HCFC) in either the manufacturing process or composition. Ozone depleting substances within the project space that are provided by the host building are excluded from the calculation.

MA 10 Ozone Depleting Substances

MA 10 Ozone Depleting Substances

Technical Circular Letter - 2014.124 MA P4 Waste Recycling Facilities

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