Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse

Fall 2014

Brief Updates

Building wide window washing is scheduled to begin the 2nd week in September. This will include all interior and exterior windows. As the project advances, building updates will be provided.

Power Down - Labor Day Weekend Please help our energy conservation efforts over the holiday weekend, by making sure to “Power Down” your computers, monitors, lights, copiers, and other office equipment before leaving for the weekend. Holiday weekends are not our only opportunity to conserve energy by powering down. We all have the power to form energy conscious habits by shutting off our electronics as part of our daily routine at the end of each day. Please keep in mind that equipment in standby mode still continues to consume energy.

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Hours of Operation

Weekdays 7AM - 2PM

Window Washing

On Wednesday, August 27th, a building wide fire drill was conducted. Overall, our evacuation proficiency improved by three minutes. In the coming weeks, the Occupant Emergency Procedures (OEP) handbook will be re-issued to all building tenants. Please take the time to review the OEP. Several aspects of the plan have been overhauled and improved. It is critical that all tenants are familiar with the updated content.

Fire Drill Recap

2014 Feds Feed Families Results Feds Feed Families is a voluntary effort undertaken by Federal employees across the country to collect and donate food and non-perishable items for food banks in their community. This year, the Sandra Day O’Connor US Courthouse is donating to the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. The drive began June 2nd, and wrapped up August 29th. “Thank you” to everyone for making this year’s food drive a giant success. So how did we do???

SDO 2014 Food Drive Total = 831 Pounds

Message from GSA’s Pacific Rim Regional Administrator Ruth Cox

GSA is working to ensure that we’re going green and saving taxpayer dollars and we need your help. To meet our sustainability goals, we must develop effective strategies to reduce energy usage. Part of that strategy is completing our Recovery Act projects and using the expertise of GSA’s Green Proving Ground (GPG) program. During the last five years, the Pacific Rim Region awarded $73.9 million in contracts for limited scope projects to help achieve our energy goals. These projects included the installation of advanced metering and energy efficient lighting, heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) improvements, building automation controls upgrades, and solar installations. The GPG program leverages GSA’s real

estate portfolio to research and test emerging technologies to see if they’d be a good fit for use in federal facilities. By devoting research to technologies, GPG facilitates the implementation of modern technologies and energy/water saving features. The program currently has 17 ongoing technology evaluations and has published results for additional 15 studies including an assessment of advanced power strips and wireless sensors. As a result, we are installing 16,000 advanced power strips in over 80 facilities across our portfolio this year. Help us conserve energy by turning off lighting and equipment at the end of each day. That one act, multiplied by the hundred thousand employees GSA houses in the region, can make the difference in achieving our energy savings goals.

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R9 GSA Installs Smart Power Strips A 2012 study found that on average, 21.5% of GSA’s public building’s electricity use was consumed by plug-loads (energy used by any device that’s plugged into a socket). The study recommended the implementation of timer-controlled Advanced Power Strips (APS) to reduce energy consumption (including vampire loads which consume energy while in standby mode). Additionally, the report identified the most effective use of APS units to be in common areas such as copy rooms and office kitchen spaces. As a result, GSA Region 9 Green Proving Ground purchased and installed 987 APS

units across 23 public buildings, with 95% of the units installed at computer workstations and the remaining units installed in common areas. Over 74% of the APS inventory will be installed in tenant agency space. The Sustainable Buildings and Alternative Financing multi-disciplinary teams are currently developing the estimates to procure additional devices for the balance of the regional building portfolio. To read the full Plug Load Control report click here or go to go.usa.gov/XFyW. If you want to learn more, visit the Plug Load Management Suite at go.usa.gov/XFV9 or click here.

Quick Facts

25 percent The total amount plug loads account for as a percentage of energy used in office buildings.

60%

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Annual energy cost of PC and other equipment left on after hours. A fed-eral building with 500 workstations could save$25,000 annually with power strips or $125,000 by turning them off.

SEPTEMBER Labor Day (September 1)

Patriot Day (September 11) International Day of Peace (September 21)

OCTOBER Columbus Day (October 13)

GSA Generator Test (October 18) Halloween (October 31)

NOVEMBER Daylight Savings Time Ends (November 2)

Election Day (November 4) Veterans Day (November 11) Thanksgiving (November 27)

Feds Feed Families Food Drive Ends (Aug29)

Recycling - Quarterly

Tips For Reducing Your Plug Load A plug load is any device that plugs into a building’s electrical system. Common examples include appliances in coffee break areas, computers, printers, monitors and cell phone chargers. In commercial buildings, plug load is the fastest grower end uses of energy, with an expected 36% increase by 2030. Much of that use is caused by electronics drawing energy while not in use. You can dramatically reduce wasted energy by following these tips: 1. Unplug devices that aren’t in use. This

includes eliminating and unplugging unnecessary devices. If your cell phone has finished charging, unplug the charger to avoid a ‘vampire’ plug load.

2. Switch to ENERGY STAR qualified devices with low standby power use when purchasing new products or looking to replace older, less energy

efficient equipment. Set computers, laptops, printers and other devices to sleep mode after 15 to 30 minutes of inactivity.

3. Use smart power strips. They’re easy to use, remarkably affordable and can save you both energy and money! Many models have features that allow you to designate a primary device, dependent devices and dedicated devices that must always remain on. Check out this infographic for more information on power strips: go.usa.gov/59t9.

4. Use LED task lights. They produce bright light, run cool and consume as little as 6 to 9 watts versus other more energy demanding options like halogen and incandescent bulbs. Also if your LED task light has a dimmer, consider using it; brightness has the biggest impact on energy use and it’s often set too high.

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SUSTAINABILITY CORNER - BUILDING METRICS

Water Usage - Base & Current Year

Energy Usage - Base & Current Year Building Sustainability—By the Numbers Executive order 13514 set sustainability goals for Federal agencies to improve their environmental and energy performance by 2020. This includes improvements in water efficiency (26%), energy efficiency (37.5%) and recycling (50%). With your help we can meet this challenge by making simple and conscientious everyday sustainable decisions.

137% Percentage change in water usage from last quarter.

13% Percentage point change in waste diversion rates from last quarter.

27% Percentage change in energy usage from last quarter.

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GAL/GSF

FY07 Actuals FY13 Actuals FY14 Actuals FY2020 EISA Target

Monthly Average Usage:FY2007 = 1.234 Gal/GSFFY2013 = 1.213 Gal/GSFFY2014* = 0.9007 Gal/GSF

FY 2020 EISA monthly target = 0.913 GAL/GSF

* FY14 average monthly usage was based on October 2013 - June 2014 actual data.

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* FY14 average monthly usage was based on October 2013 - June 2014 actual data.

Monthly Average Usage

FY 2003 = 4,112 BTU/GSFFY 2013 = 2,603 BTU/GSFFY 2014* = 2,220 BTU/GSF

FY 2020 monthly EISA Target = 2,570 BTU/GSF

Message from the Property Manager Employee Furnished Appliances

As a friendly reminder, Federal agencies are prohibited from operating portable heaters, fans, and other such devices in Government-controlled facilities unless authorized by the Buildings Manager. This is part of Federal Management Regulation (FMR) 102-74.90. We are all responsible for doing our part to reduce energy consumption, along with providing a safe work environment. For specific guidance/procedures, please feel free to contact this office. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Annual Generator Testing

Each October, on the 3rd Saturday of the month, GSA conducts building-wide annual generator and electrical system maintenance/testing. We will be reaching out to coordinate this work with tenants as the date approaches. Mark your calendars, and please contact GSA if you have any questions. Contact Us

As always, if you are experiencing any

difficulties with janitorial, HVAC, elevator,

lighting, or any other service provided by

GSA in our building, please contact the

GSA Main Line at (602) 514-7422.

GSA and our friendly contractors would be

glad to assist you. We are committed to

serving you so you can accomplish your

mission.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Lynn Nixon - Senior Property Manager Phone: (602) 514-7433

Email: Lynn.Nixon@gsa.gov

Annie Vellpradit - Deputy Property Manager Phone: (602) 514-7264

Email: Annie.Vellpradit@gsa.gov

Dan Purcelley– Buildings Manager (SDO) Phone: (602) 514-7418

Email: Dan.Purcelley@gsa.gov

Lucille Gillard - Buildings Manager (230 FB) Phone: (602) 514-7379

Email: Lucille.Gillard@gsa.gov

GSA Main Line - Phoenix Field Office Phone: (602) 514-7422

Email: sandraday_pm@kcorptechnology.net

FPS Denver Federal Mega-Center 24/7 Line Phone: 1 (877) 437-7411

* Please direct all after-hours calls to the 24/7 FPS Denver Federal Mega-Center 24/7 Line *

The SPC Glass Ceiling — Art in Architecture GSA’s Art in Architecture Program

commissions artists to create artwork

that is appropriate to the diverse uses

and architecture vocabularies of new

federal buildings. These permanent

installations of contemporary art within

the Nation’s civic buildings afford unique

opportunities for exploring the

integration of art and architecture, and

facilitate a meaningful culture dialogue

between the American people and their

government.

As part of this program, GSA allocates

one-half of one percent of the estimated

construction cost of new federal

buildings for funding of the art.

The studio of James Carpenter Design

Associates (JCDA) created the precisely

engineered and delicately realized “Lens

Ceiling” for the Special Proceedings

Courtroom (SPC) of the Sandra Day

O’Connor United States Courthouse.

The “Lens Ceiling” resonates with

historical and metaphorical meaning.

The cylindrical shape of the courtroom,

coupled with a technically wondrous

dome (albeit inverted), immediately

evoke the Pantheon in Rome. Whereas

the dome and oculus of that ancient

temple face skyward—like a colossal

eye peering towards the heavens—

JCDA’s inverted dome gazes down

upon the important civic proceedings

that occur in the courtroom.

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