Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.56
Liaison Georgeann Moss
Submission Date Dec. 22, 2021

STARS v2.2

Dallas College
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 5.00 Scott Wright
Deputy Chief
Facilities
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Total floor area of existing building space:
4,906,241 Square feet

Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
Existing floor area
Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) 0 Square feet
Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) 0 Square feet
Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) 0 Square feet
Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) 0 Square feet
Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) 0 Square feet
Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings 0 Square feet
Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system 0 Square feet
Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system
 4,906,241 Square feet
Total 4,906,241 Square feet

Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
0

A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
Dallas College aspires to achieve Net Zero Energy use at all its facilities by 2050. Net zero energy buildings are powered by renewable energy that is generated onsite. According to the Department of Energy, “a zero-energy building produces enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption requirements, thereby reducing the use of nonrenewable energy in the building sector.” Dallas College framework to Net Zero includes 10 steps for Existing Buildings and 10 steps for New Buildings. https://www.dallascollege.edu/about/sustainability/resources/pages/ten-steps-net-zero.aspx

Dallas College has created a checklist of Facilities Sustainability Best Practices in areas of Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Roofs, Energy Star certified Purchasing, Recycling, Building Controls, and Sustainability Signage. https://www.dcccd.edu/about/sustainability/resources/pages/best-practices.aspx

All new Dallas College building design and construction follows a minimum standard of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

The 2019 Dallas College Bond Program Phase 1 Projects follow a multi-attribute sustainability framework across 9 categories that references the USGBC-LEED scorecard for new construction. Dallas College follows these 9 areas for existing building maintenance and upgrades where applicable:
(1) Building Orientation to be Optimized based on Local Sun Paths and Shade Optimization with Landscaping
(2) Engaging Locally/Regionally Sourced Vendors/Suppliers
(3) Use of Building Material with Post-Consumer Recycled Content
(4) Utilization of Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
(5) Selected Products and Colors for Exterior Hardscape to reduce Heat Island Effect
(6) Design to Provide Access to Quality Transit Systems
(7) Design to Promote Micro-Mobility
(8) Passive/Active Daylight Strategies in Occupied Spaces
(9) LED Lighting in Design

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