Evaluation CriteriaPointsRequirementsRESPONSIBILITYPoints

1.0Management 4 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Green Building Accredited ProfessionalRequired* Building Owner to appoint a Breen Building Accredited Professional to provide sustainability advice from schematic phase through to construction completion.

Prerequisite 2Commissioning ClausesRequired

Credit 1.1Building Tuning [1 Point]

Credit 1.1.1Optimizing occupant comfort and Energy Efficiency1 Point1

Credit 1.2Building Users Guide [1 Point]

Credit 1.2.1Building Users Guide1 Point1

Credit 1.3Environmental Management [2 Points]

Credit 1.3.1Environmental Management Plan1 Point1

Credit 1.3.2Environmental Management System (Complying with ISO 14001)2 Points2

2.0Sustainable Sites 25 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Erosion and Sedimentation ControlRequiredImplement sediment and soil erotion plan as spesified by ICTAD-Protection of landscape during construction. Plan should meet followingRequired

* Prevent loss of soil during construction by excess storm water/wind erosion/protect top soil by stock piling

* Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer/air pollution with dust and particular matters

Credit 2.1Site Selection5 PointsGive priority to sites that have already been used55

Do not build on prime agricultural land

Elevation lower than 1.5 m above 50 year flood

Comply with Coast Conservation Department if use coastal belt

Lands specifically identified as habitat

Give preference to sites that do not include sensitive site elements

Credit 2.2Development Density and Community Connectivity4 PointsSelect the building in already built up area having 1500 m2 per acre Development Density Option 14

An area with at least ten basic services such as banks, post office, super market, etc. (Community Connectivity Option 2)2

Pedestrian access between the building and the services2

Credit 2.3Brownfield Redevelopment1 PointBrownfields are the lands identified as abandoned or underused industrial or commercial facilities available for reuse11

It could be cost effective to develop on such lands

Sometimes, government support could be available

Credit 2.4Alternative Transportation [3 Points]3

Credit 2.4.1Public Transportation Access2 PointsAccessible either by bus or train2

Credit 2.4.2Parking Capacity1 PointProvide only the local authority requirement1

Preferred parking for carpools or van pools

Promote the use of cycles

Promote fuel efficient vehicles

Consider parking facilities with adjacent buildings

Credit 2.5Reduce Site Disturbances [4 Points]

Credit 2.5.1Protect or Restore Habitat2 PointsOn green-field sites, limit the clearing of vegetation to 15 m beyond the building perimeter4

On previously developed sites, restore a minimum of 50% of the site area (excluding the building foot print) by replacing the impervious surfaces with native or adopted vegetation2

Credit 2.5.2Development Footprint2 PointsReduce the development foot print by 25%. This includes access roads and parking2

Needs a master plan

Multi-storey buildings

Indoor parking

Carefully planned access roads

Credit 2.6Storm Water Design, Quantity Control3 PointsReduce impervious cover to increase on-site infiltration3

Needs a storm water management plan. The method depends on the existing imperviousness. If existing imperviousness is

50% - post development discharge to 50 mm per hour

Use Rational Formula Q=CIA where C is the runoff coefficient, I is rainfall intensity in inches per hour and A is area in acres

Credit 2.7Storm Water Design, Quality Control2 PointsNeed a storm water management plan that reduces impervious cover, promote infiltration and captures and treats storm water run-off from 70% of the average annual rainfall22

Credit 2.8Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof1 PointReduce the open areas with hardscape (SRI >29)11

Landscape 50% of these areas with trees

Other option is to have 50% of the parking spaces within the building

Credit 2.9Heat Island Effect, Roof1 Point3 options11

Low sloped roof surface < 2:12 78

Steep sloped roof surface> 2:12 29

This has to be satisfied for 75% of the roof area

A combination of high SRI and vegetated roof

Area of SRI roof/0.75 + Area of vegetated roof/0.5 > Roof area

Credit 2.10Light Pollution Reduction1 PointInterior lighting - option 111

Exterior lighting - option 2

3.0Water Efficiency 14 Points Available

Credit 3.1Water Efficient Landscaping [2-4 Points]

Credit 3.1.1Reduce Portable Water Consumption2 Pointsuse captured rain water22

use treated gray water for irrigation

Credit 3.1.2Eliminate Portable Water Consumption2 Pointsuse only captured rain water or treated gray water22

Credit 3.2Water Efficiency in Air-conditioning System1 PointReduce portable water consumption for air conditioning by 50%11

Credit 3.3Innovative Wastewater Technologies [2-4 Points]2 PointsUse 50% condensed air conditioning water for irrigation22

Credit 3.3.1Reduce Portable Water Use or Treat WastewaterReduce the use of NWS&DB potable water for sewage conveyance by 50% - option 1

Treat 100% of waste water on-site to tertiary standards - option 2

Credit 3.3.2Harvested Rainwater2 PointsHarvest rain water (50% of water needed for toilet flushing)22

Credit 3.4Water Use Reduction2-4 Points30% reduction from base line 2 points44

40% - 3 points

50% - 4 points

Credit 3.5Innovative Wastewater Transmission1 PointReduce the use of non-renewable energy for water transmission11

Reduce 50% of non-renewable energy usage for water pumping

4.0Energy and Atmosphere 22 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Fundamental Building Systems CommissioningRequiredNeed the involvement of an independent team of professionals advising the client, the design team and the subcontractors specializing in building services and HVAC

Prerequisite 2Minimum Energy PerformanceRequiredEnsure that the building meets the minimum conditions specified in ASHRAE guidelines for new buildings

Prerequisite 3CFC Reduction in HVAC & R EquipmentRequiredZeru use of CFC- based refrigerents in new building HVAC & R base system

Do a CFC phase out conversion for existing

Credit 4.1Optimize Energy Performance1-10 PointsWhole building Energy Simulation- (1-10 points) - option 11010

Prescriptive compliance path (4 points) - option 2

Prescriptive compliance path (1 points) - option 3

Credit 4.2Renewable Energy1-8 PointsSelf supply of energy through renewable technologies88

Generate part of the annual energy usage (as a cost)

1% saving will give 1 point (10% -8)

Net metering can be used

Credit 4.3Additional Commissioning1 Point11

Credit 4.4Ozone Depletion1 Point11

Credit 4.5Measurements and Verifications1 Point11

Credit 4.6Green Power1 Point11

5.0Materials & Resources 14 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Fundamental Building Systems CommissioningRequiredSorting of waste for recycling during operation

Credit 5.1Building Reuse [1-3 Points]Re-use of large portions of existing structures33

Credit 5.1.1Maintaining 50% of Existing Building Structure and Shell1 Point

Credit 5.1.2Maintaining 75% of Existing Building Structure and Shell2 Points

Credit 5.1.3Maintaining 75% of Existing Building Structure and Shell and 25% of Non-Shell Areas3 Points

Credit 5.2Construction waste Management [1-2 Points]Consider using bricks, metal, etc. for road construction with CSE and also as a base material for parking areas

Credit 5.2.1For 50% Recycling1 PointEarth on site that needs to be removed can be modified with the addition of granular soil and then can be used for CSE based applications

Credit 5.2.2For 75% Recycling2 Points

Credit 5.3Resources Reuse [1-2 Points]

Credit 5.3.1For at least 5% of the building1 PointUse salvaged materials

Credit 5.3.2For at least 10% of the building2 PointsResearch on potential material suppliers22

Credit 5.4Recycled Content [1-2 Points]Eatablish a project goal for recycled content materials

Credit 5.4.1For at least 10% of Total Value of Materials1 PointIdentify materials that can achieve this goal.

Credit 5.4.2For at least 20% of Total Value of Materials2 Points

Credit 5.5Local / Regional Materials [1-3 Points]

Credit 5.5.1For a Minimum of 20% Usage1 PointEatablish a project goal for recycled content materials11

Credit 5.5.2For a Minimum of 50% Usage3 PointsIdentify materials that can achieve this goal. (Example bricks, cement, cement sand blocks, CSE blocks, tiles, etc.)

Credit 5.6Rapidly Renewable Materials1 PointEatablish a project goal for recycled content materials11

Identify materials that can achieve this goal.

Consider materials such as bamboo, cotton, insulation, agrifibre and straw board

Credit 5.7Certified Timber1 PointEatablish a project goal for recycled content materials11

Identify materials that can achieve this goal.

6.0Indoor Environmental Quality 13 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Minimum IAQ PerformanceRequiredEstablish atleast minimum IAQ standards

Prerequisite 2Smoke (ETS) ControlRequiredMinimize exposure of building occupants

Credit 6.1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring1 PointMonitor Co2 concentrations within occupied spaces11

Co2 monitoring locations shall be between 1-2m above the floor

Credit 6.2Increased Ventilation1 PointUse heat recovery for mechanically ventilated spaces11

Follow eight design steps described in the Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 273 for naturally ventilated spaces

Credit 6.3Construction IAQ Management Plan 1 PointAdopt IAQ management plan 11

Credit 6.4Low-Emitting Materials [1-3 Points]

Credit 6.4.1Paints and Coatings1 PointMust not exceed VOC content limits13

Credit 6.4.2Carpet Systems1 PointMust meet or exceed requirements of C and RIGLIAQTP1

Credit 6.4.3Composite Timber and Agrifibre Products 1 PointMust contain no added urea formaldehyde resins.1

Credit 6.5Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control1 Pointinstall permanent architectural entryway (grills, gates)11

Install high level filtration system

Credit 6.6Controllability of Systems [1-2 Points]design as per ASHRAE standards

Credit 6.6.1Lighting controls1 Point12

Credit 6.6.2Comfort controls1 Point1

Credit 6.7Thermal Comfort, Design1 Pointdesign as per ASHRAE standards11

Credit 6.8Thermal Comfort, Verification1 PointRefer ASHRAE11

Credit 6.9Daylight & Views [1-2 Points]Maximize day-lighting and view opportunities2

Credit 6.9.1Daylight1 Point1

Credit 6.9.2Views1 Point1

7.0Innovation & Design Process 4 Points Available

Credit 7.1Innovation in design [1-4 Points]

Credit 7.1.1Innovation in design1-2 Points22

Credit 7.1.2Exemplary Performance1-2 Points22

8.0Social & Cultural Awareness 4 Points Available

Prerequisite 1Archaeological Sites & Heritage BuildingsRequired

Credit 8.1Social Wellbeing, Public Healthy & Safety1-2 Points22

Credit 8.2Cultural Identity1-2 Points22

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