| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.15 |
| Liaison | Sarah Leola Hunt |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2024 |
University of North Carolina, Pembroke
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.22 / 5.00 |
Courtney
Page Energy and Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Operations |
Total floor area of existing building space:
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 | 157,277 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 | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 157,277 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:
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
LEED Silver Rating for our Weinstein Health Sciences Building
Green Globes Rating for the UNCP Thomas School of Business and Health Services Building (2 Green Globes).
Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings
Health Services Building 11,000 sqFT
Thomas School of Business 60,670 sqFT
A mjoirty of the buildings on campus have or are currently under going improvements that contribute to more sustainable buildings practicies. From lighting fixtures, water conservation, space wellness and boilers/chillers.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
A. Design for Maintainability. Plumbing systems and systems components shall be durable and easy to maintain. The Consultants shall incorporate into equipment and system design sufficient access and clearance for maintenance, repairs, and replacement. Incorporate instrumentation necessary for balance and initial adjustment, as well as for service and monitoring.
B. Design for Reliability. Systems shall have a high degree of reliability. If an entire building system will be affected by lesser reliability of a component (for example, a pump serving building process chilled water system), then a redundant piece of equipment shall be provided to increase overall system reliability. Design for parallel operation is acceptable for redundancy.
C. Design for Energy Conservation. The energy efficiency of building systems and equipment is an essential part of the University design philosophy. Any new project shall be designed with state-of-the-art energy efficiency. Design standards published by American Institute of Architecture (AIA), American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the State of North Carolina shall be met or exceeded.
1. Major energy consuming systems and equipment shall be specified and purchased based on Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Careful evaluation of energy conservation measures shall begin early in the design phase and continue throughout the design process.
2. Three phase electric motors for mechanical equipment shall be specified to be Premium Efficiency.
3. The thickness of insulation for chilled water, hot water, steam, and condensate shall be geared toward conserving energy. Insulation thickness shall be selected for optimum cost versus/ efficiency. Economic evaluation is desirable.
4. The Designer shall submit a report indicating utility and energy use for new facilities. The total energy consumption shall indicate monthly use of electricity, water, and gas for the Water and associated energy requirements shall be shown for process water, irrigation and domestic hot water. Energy use estimates shall be submitted with each design phase as well as with each alternate design proposal. The Owner can make an exception for small-scale projects.
1.01 MECHANICAL DESIGNER:
A. Design for Accessibility and Maintainability. Mechanical systems and systems components shall be durable and easy to maintain. The Consultants shall incorporate into equipment and system design sufficient access and clearance for maintenance, repairs, and replacement. Incorporate instrumentation necessary for balance and initial adjustment, as well as for service and monitoring.
1. Rooftop equipment should be minimized to reduce roof damage and access requirement. Access shall be provided to roof for maintenance of roof mounted major mechanical equipment such as air handlers, pumps and rooftop package units.
2. Location of all new equipment shall be planned to allow future replacement without major building modifications.
3. Terminal units, control valves, dampers and BAS controllers shall be a maximum of 2 feet above ceiling grid.
4. Hard ceilings access panels shall be a minimum of 24” square.
5. There will be no controllers or control components, such as air valves control valves etc, in the ceiling of a controlled access space.
B. Design for Reliability. Systems shall have a high degree of reliability. If an entire building system will be affected by lesser reliability of a component (for example, a pump serving building chilled water system), then a redundant piece of equipment shall be provided to increase overall system reliability. Design for parallel operation is acceptable for redundancy.
C. Design for Energy Conservation. The energy efficiency of building systems and equipment is an essential part of the University design philosophy. Any new project or renovation shall be coordinated with the University for the applicable energy efficiency goals.
1. Building functions that require twenty-four hour a day operation, such as libraries, laboratories, computer rooms, and others as defined by the University shall be served by a system separate from that of offices or classrooms that are subject to different operating schedules.
2. Economizer Cycle that allows the use of outdoor air for free cooling during the winter and intermediate seasons without the use of mechanical refrigeration equipment, shall be specified.
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