PROFILES IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS Template

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The following template is to be used as a guide for the development of a building profile for any building within your portfolio.

ITEMIZED LIST OF PROPOSED INPUT FIELD FOR EACH BUILDING PROFILE

1. INTRODUCTION a. About the building owner/management company b. Project rational description c. Communication / education d. Stakeholders / roles e. Lessons Learned

2. BUILDING FACTS a. Building Name b. Building Address c. Building Owner (Organization Name) d. Building Manager (Organization Name) e. Developer(s) f. Contractor/Project Manager(s) g. Architect(s) h. Environmental/Energy Consultant

3. FINANCIAL FACTS (ANALYSIS/METRICS) ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING (e.g. Energy savings $$, retro-fit payback in years, other metrics)

a. Cost input b. Return on Investment (ROI) c. Duration d. Economic Benefits

4. BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS a. Exterior Gross Area (ft2) b. Gross Floor Area (ft2) c. Enclosed Parking Area (ft2) d. Floor Count e. Annual Vacancy Rate (%) f. Occupant Density (occ/100ft2)

PROFILES IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS Template

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g. Average Weekly Operating Hours h. Year of Original Construction & year(s) of major renovation/retro-

fit(s), if applicable

5. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING RATINGS/CERTIFICATIONS a. LEED Certifications? b. BOMA BESt Certifications? c. Other?

6. ENERGY USE INTENSITY a. Year, Tool and Version b. Closest City Center c. Actual Energy Use Intensity (ekWh/ft2/yr) d. Normalized Energy Use Intensity (ekWh/ft2/yr) e. Calculated Energy Use Intensities for High Intensity or Exceptional

Space Types (e.g. data center, call center, retail, other) (ekWh/ft2/yr)

f. Other tools, ratings, metrics… g. Description of Performance Improvements

7. WATER USE INTENSITY a. Year, Tool and Version b. Actual Water Use Intensity (L/ft2/yr) c. Normalized Water Use Intensity (L/ft2/yr) d. Calculated Water Use Intensities for High Intensity or Exceptional

Space Types (e.g. ???) (L/ft2/yr)

e. Other tools, ratings, metrics… f. Description of Performance Improvements

8. WASTE 9. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES 10. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 11. INNOVATION AND DESIGN 12. KEY ACTIVITIES TO BE HIGHLIGHTED

a. People initiatives b. Policy initiatives c. Process initiatives

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d. Results 13. HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS/RENDERINGS OF BUILDING

a. 1 picture of exterior b. 1-2 pictures of interior (e.g. lobby, office space, mechanical,

equipment)

REALpac recognizes the significant environmental, social and economic impact of Canada’s commercial real property sector.

REALpac recognizes the need for an industry driven approach toward supporting national and provincial strategies on reductions in greenhouse gases, energy, water and solid waste

REALpac recognises the importance of reasoned discourse with political and policy officials and the value of persuasive arguments for “sustainable” economic growth

REALpac recognizes the need for industry-wide “Green” benchmarking data and shared best practices.

REALpac is working with its constituents and its national and international counterparts to help to responsibly ensure the sector is well positioned for a sustainable future.

PROGRAM CONTACTS Ryan Eickmeier, MPP Julia St. Michael, MBA, LEED AP Manager, Government Relations & Policy Manager, Research & Environmental Programs t. 416-642-2700 x224 t. 416-642-2700 x237 e. reichmeier@realpac.ca e. jstmichael@realpac.ca