labs 21 bim & sustainability

Labs 21 is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval of endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method of manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed a the conclusion of this presentation. It is the opinion of this presenter that legal mumbo jumbo at the beginning of a presentation is a waste of electricity.

Eric PeabodyProject ManagerThe Design Partnershipwww.dpsf.com [email protected]

Speaker's Expertise: LEED Accredited ProfessionalLed firm-wide transition to BIM

Eric Peabody’s work as a laboratory designer includes:University of California San Francisco, Health Sciences West 4th Floor Pathology LabUniversity of California San Francisco, SB1953 Seismic RehabilitationUniversity of California San Francisco, Medical Science Improvements Phase 2University of California San Francisco, Medical Research Building 1 and 2 DemolitionUniversity of California San Francisco, S380 S/M RemodelUniversity of California San Francisco, MSB 409-427 RemodelSan Francisco General Hospital, Radiology Assessment

The Design Partnership

Christie Johnson CoffinSenior Architect / PlannerThe Design [email protected]

Speaker's Expertise: Architect / Planner / Adjunct Professor University of OregonLEED Accredited Professional

Christie Coffin’s work as a laboratory architect includes:University of Oregon Science ComplexNational Yang Ming University Biotechnology / Library BuildingNational Taiwan University Children’s Hospital Research InstituteUniversity of California Santa Barbara Physical Sciences BuildingsUniversity of California Irvine Neuropsychiatric InstituteLawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, on-going services University of California Merced, Castle Laboratory RenovationsUniversity of California Davis, Robbins Hall RenovationsUniversity of California San Francisco, Health Sciences West 4th Floor Pathology Lab


Learning Objectives

● Lessons Learned: Successes○ Reuse & Remodel Instead Of Building New○ Increase Efficiency○ Prevent Over-ordering○ Prevent Rework Wastage

● Next Steps: Comprehensive Simulation○ Advanced Simulation○ Daylighting○ LEED Tracking


BIM Augments Sustainability in UCSF Laboratory RenovationA Case Study in Successful BIM Use



○ University of California San Francisco at Parnassus Heights Campus

○ 16 story H-8 laboratory building○ 1960’s Building with piecemeal upgrades ○ Large program / small space○ 5 high profile researchers○ Pathology basic cancer research

Project ProgramUniversity of California San FranciscoPathology Basic Research Laboratory

Project ProgramUniversity of California San FranciscoPathology Basic Research Laboratory


○ Core Wet Bench Area For 55○ Tissue Culture And Histology○ Necropsy○ Significant Microscopy○ Extensive Equipment Needs○ Social Core For Meetings And Lunches○ Offices

Project Context University of California San FranciscoPathology Basic Research Laboratory


○ Spiraling Construction Costs

○ Shortage Of Effective Contractors And Building Trades People

○ Lack Of Staging Area At Site

○ Significant Space Needs That Prohibit Easy Access To Lecture Halls Below

○ UCSF Commitment To Sustainability

Basic Sustainability Issues ● Small Is Sustainable

○ High Efficiency○ Shared Space

● Adaptable Is Sustainable○ Modular Design○ Fixed Supports (Core

Lab)○ Adaptable Variations

(Support Labs)● Green Specifications

○ Demolition (50-75% Recycling Target)

○ New Finishes And Equipment

Project Delivery ImprovementProject Delivery ImprovementBIM is Virtual Design & ConstructionBIM is Virtual Design & Construction


Automatic Document Coordination

3D Systems Coordination

Virtual Building Simulation

Direct Fabrication

Lessons Learned: SuccessesLessons Learned: Successes

Specific advantages from BIM’s increased level of information and tighter coordination:

○ Reuse & Remodel Instead Of Building New○ Prevent Rework Wastage○ Prevent Over-ordering○ Increase Efficiency


Lessons Learned: Reuse & Remodel


Lessons Learned: Increase Efficiency


Lessons Learned: Increase EfficiencyReal-time Gross vs. Net Area Tracking

Lessons Learned: Increase EfficiencyReal-time Gross vs. Net Area Tracking

91.44% Efficiency

Lessons Learned: Prevent Over-ordering


Lessons Learned: Prevent Over-orderingAccurate Material Take-offs



Lessons Learned: Prevent Rework


Lessons Learned: Prevent ReworkPrefabricate to use materials more efficiently

Images courtesy of Marelich Mechanical


Lessons Learned: Prevent ReworkMake parts only once



Lessons Learned: Prevent ReworkPrefabricate to use labor more efficiently



Lessons Learned: Prevent ReworkReduce worker & product transportation



Lessons Learned: Prevent ReworkComplete Pre-installation Coordination

Image courtesy of Marelich Mechanical


Next Steps: SimulationNext Steps: Simulation

Extend the use of BIM through virtual prototyping and building simulation:

○ Advanced Simulation○ Daylighting○ LEED Tracking


Next Steps: Advanced Simulation




3D model simplifies the transition to energy modeling packages:

Programming & Schematic Design

○ Green Building Studio

Design Development & Construction Documents

○Ecotect○IES Virtual Environment○DOE2○eQUEST○3D Studio/VIZ


Engineering SimulationStructural AnalysisComputational Fluid Dynamics

Life Safety SimulationFire Crowds-Circulation/Emergency Building Code

Construction SimulationConstruction 4D & 5DChange Cost Analysis Simulation


Next Steps: Daylight SimulationSolar Studies and Daylighting Effectiveness


Next Steps: LEED Tracking


LEED Comercial Interiors (CI)68 Prerequisites & Credits to Track38 Special Affinity for BIM56% of LEED CI Documentation

Next Steps: LEED TrackingSimplify & Auto-document LEED Requirements


Next Steps: LEED TrackingSimplify & Auto-document LEED Requirements


Next Steps: LEED TrackingEA Credit 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance

LEED Credit BIM DescriptionSustainable Sites

SS Credit 1 Site Selection - Select a LEED Certified BuildingSS Option 1A Brownfield RedevelopmentSS Option 1B Stormwater Management: Rate and QuantitySS Option 1C Stormwater Management: TreatmentSS Option 1D Heat Island Reduction, Non-Roof X Site Plan w/ Area ScheduleSS Option 1E Heat-Island Reduction, Roof X Roof Plan w/ Area ScheuleSS Option 1F Light Pollution Reduction X Export to Simulation PackageSS Option 1G Water Efficient Irrigation: Reduce by 50%SS Option 1H Water Efficient Irrigation: No Potable Use or No IrrigationSS Option 1I Innovative Wastewater TechnologiesSS Option 1J Water Use Reduction: 20% Reduction X Fixture Schedule w/ Water Use ParametersSS Option 1K Onsite Renewable EnergySS Option 1L Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance X Export to Simulation PackageSS Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity X Area Plans w/ Area ScheduleSS Credit 3.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation AccessSS Credit 3.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing RoomsSS Credit 3.3 Alternative Transportation, Parking Availability X Parking Plan w/ Area Schedule17 7 41%

Water Efficiency

WE Credit 1.1 Water Use Reduction - 20% ReductionWE Credit 1.2 Water Use Reduction - 30% Reduction

2 0 0%

Energy & Atmosphere

EA Prereq 1 Fundamental CommissioningEA Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance X Export to Simulation PackageEA Prereq 3 CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment X Schedule of HVAC&R EquipmentEA Credit 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance - Lighting Power X Power Density & Area SchedulesEA Credit 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance - Lighting Controls X Schedule of Lighting ControlsEA Credit 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance - HVAC X Export to Simulation PackageEA Credit 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance - Equipment and Appliances X Equipment Planning SchedulesEA Credit 2 Enhanced CommissioningEA Credit 3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment AccountabilityEA Credit 4 Green Power10 6 60%

Next Steps: LEED Tracking

LEED Credit BIM DescriptionSustainable Sites

SS Option 1L Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance X Export to Simulation Package

17 7 41%

Water Efficiency

2 0 0%

Energy & Atmosphere

10 6 60%

Materials & Resources

MR Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of RecyclablesMR Credit 1.1 Tenant Space, Long Term CommitmentMR Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 40% of Interior Non-Structural Components X Material Take-off New vs ExistingMR Credit 1.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 60% of Interior Non-Structural Components X Material Take-off New vs ExistingMR Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% From Landfill X Material Take-off of Demolished PhaseMR Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% From Landfill X Material Take-off of Demolished PhaseMR Credit 3.1 Resource Reuse, 5% X Schedule w/ Cost DataMR Credit 3.2 Resource Reuse, 10% X Schedule w/ Cost DataMR Credit 3.3 Resource Reuse, 30% Furniture and Furnishings X Schedule w/ Cost DataMR Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) X Material Take-off w/ recycled content parameterMR Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) X Material Take-off w/ recycled content parameterMR Credit 5.1 Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Regionally X Schedule w/ Distance ParameterMR Credit 5.2 Regional Materials, 10% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally X Schedule w/ Distance ParameterMR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials X Material Take-off w/ Cost Data & % Renewable ParametersMR Credit 7 Certified Wood X Material Take-off w/ Cost Data & % Certified

15 13 87%

Indoor Environmental Quality

IEQ Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance X Room/Area Schedules + Glazing Area ScedulesIEQ Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) ControlIEQ Credit 1 Outside Air Delivery MonitoringIEQ Credit 2 Increased Ventilation X Area Schedule w/ Airflow ParametersIEQ Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During ConstructionIEQ Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before OccupancyIEQ Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants X Material Take-off w/ VOC and VOC Limit ParametersIEQ Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings X Material Take-off w/ VOC and VOC Limit ParametersIEQ Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems X Material Take-off w/ VOC and VOC Limit ParametersIEQ Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood and Laminate Adhesives X Material Take-off w/ VOC and VOC Limit ParametersIEQ Credit 4.5 Low-Emitting Materials, Systems Furniture and Seating X Furniture Schedule w/ VOC and VOC Limit ParametersIEQ Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control X Export to CFD Modelling PackageIEQ Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, LightingIEQ Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Temperature and VentilationIEQ Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort - ComplianceIEQ Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort - Monitoring IEQ Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views - Daylight 75% of Spaces X Export to Simulation PackageIEQ Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views - Daylight 90% of Spaces X Export to Simulation PackageIEQ Credit 8.3 Daylight & Views - Views for 90% of Seated Spaces X Export to Simulation Package

19 11 58%

Innovation & Design Process

ID Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design X Use of BIM

5 1 20%

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