Tufts University Science and Engineering Complex

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["u"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A delicate glass box floats\neffortlessly between two historic red brick bookends. Its taut skin cradles and\nreflects its surroundings, complements the brick"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nand lends quiet dignity to the existing buildings. The interdependent forms\nshape a nested series of interior and exterior spaces that heighten awareness\nof the existing buildings. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new Science and\nEngineering Complex (SEC) is the product of a strategic infill addition on a\nsteeply sloped site that creates space for interdisciplinary research in\nbiology, environmental science"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," and\nneuroscience while connecting two historic buildings to create a dynamic,\ncommunity-focused, high-tech hub for open communication and cross-pollination.\nThe resulting academic precinct addresses the institution\u2019s desire for a\ncritical mass of research and teaching space to support cross-departmental\ncollaborations in an environmentally responsible manner. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This LEED Gold project,\nlocated three miles north of Boston"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nis an unexpected and innovative response to site and existing context. Rather\nthan relocate or demolish one of the significant historic buildings on the site,\nas the client\u2019s initial project brief had proposed, the design team arrived at\na solution for a smaller new addition that leverages and strengthens the\nexisting buildings through adaptive reuse, creating a vibrant integrated\ncomplex. From the onset of the project, the client had ambitious energy and\nsustainability goals, setting aggressive performance targets for the team. The\nproject\u2019s sustainable solutions are integral to its architectural solution,\nthoughtfully demonstrating the interdependence between sustainability and\nscientific research. The SEC serves as the academic and social heart of a\nprecinct much larger than the building itself. The spaces between new and\nexisting buildings become as important as their prominent public faces,\ngenerating an animated campus system of movement that highlights science and\none\u2019s connection to place with a simple, transparent"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nand elegant architectural expression. "]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["u"],["s"],["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The SEC significantly\nincreases the types of collaboration spaces creating a diverse network of\nsocial and informal learning environments. The heart of the building is the\natrium between the old and new, creating a campus living room and informal\ncommunal spaces previously absent from this part of campus. \nExterior spaces enrich the neighborhood and create a pedestrian experience\nthrough the site linking the main campus to the university\u2019s\nexpanding technology corridor. Parking for 200+ bicycles replaced parking for\n30 automobiles. The implementation of a dedicated bike lane along College\nAvenue is the first phase in a network of lanes which will link\nthe surrounding communities and provide access to a new regional transit\nstation slated to open in 2022. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design process kicked\noff with the establishment of a stakeholder group charged with ensuring\ncommunity involvement throughout the life of the project. Planning involved\nactive and early participation of students, faculty"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nand administrators, and key program elements were identified prior to\narchitectural solutions through a rigorous"],[0,[1],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nconsensus-building process. At each design phase, town hall\u2013style campus and\nneighborhood meetings were held to communicate project development and solicit\nfeedback. Student groups were consulted to help charter the project\u2019s\nsustainability goals and features. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],0,"Who does the project serve?\nIdentify the stakeholders who directly or indirectly benefit from the project."],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The addition acts like a battery pack, providing\nnew life and infrastructure to underutilized historic structures, while\nsimultaneously creating a dynamic, integrated high-tech hub for open\ncommunication and cross-pollination. The complex thereby serves as the academic\nand social heart of a precinct much larger than itself. The spaces between new\nand existing buildings become as important as their prominent public faces,\ngenerating an animated campus system of movement that highlights science and\nreinforces one\u2019s connection to place. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe the stakeholder\nengagement process, including workshops, meetings, surveys, or other forms of\nengagement. How was feedback documented and presented back to the community?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\nprocess kicked off with the establishment of a Project Sponsor Group charged\nwith ensuring community involvement during the entire project. Planning\ninvolved active and early participation of students, faculty and administrators\nand key program elements were identified prior to architectural form through a\nrigorous, consensus-building process. At each design phase, Town Hall style\ncampus and surrounding neighborhood meetings were held to communicate project\ndevelopment and solicit feedback. Student groups were consulted to help charter\nthe project\u2019s sustainability goals and features."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"It is a leap of faith to suggest building less new\nconstruction than the client originally requested, but the insertion of a new\nbuilding amongst tired and outdated existing ones can quickly lead to a\ncounterproductive juxtaposition of old and new. A smaller SEC building\npreserved resources enabling the adaptive reuse of two existing building\nbuildings, such that the entire complex is leveraged to its highest and best\nuse. It also resulted in a scale of\nbuilding which occupied less of the site and was more welcoming to the adjacent\nresidential community."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design strategies\nthat respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"On the inside, the SEC significantly increases\nthe types of collaboration spaces"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," creating a\ndiverse network of social and informal learning environments. The heart of the\nbuilding is the atrium, which creates a campus living room and informal\ncommunal spaces previously absent on campus. Outside, carefully crafted\nexterior spaces enrich the neighborhood and create a pedestrian experience\nthrough the site linking the main campus to the university\u2019s expanding\ntechnology corridor. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe stories or evidence\nthat demonstrate success. If success cannot be evaluated in the near-term,\ndescribe what a successful outcome will look like and what they key performance\nindicators are."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Revisiting the project a few years on, one is\nstruck by the building\u2019s evolution and continued success. PV-ready when\ncomplete, the rooftop array has been installed"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," and review of the project\u2019s energy management dashboard\nconfirms the building is operating as designed. The atrium is alive with\nstudents and faculty making their way to every nook and cranny within the\nbuilding to study and collaborate. Research within the interdisciplinary labs\nhas led to groundbreaking innovations in biology and artificial intelligence\nwhich may one day lead to real-world applications such as collecting\nmicroplastics in the oceans, inspecting root systems"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," and regenerative medicine. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"What other concerns for equity\ndoes this project address? This might include supply chain labor practices and\nhealth impacts, designing for community adaptation, addressing neighborhoods\nimpacted by environmental pollution."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Materials\nwere chosen for their raw, natural characteristics to best complement the\nexisting campus and residential context. \nThe Living Building Challenge Red List was used to ensure selected\nmaterials did not pose serious risk to human health and the environment. Wind dispersion modeling was used to locate\nair intake and design exhaust systems to prevent re-entrainment to\/from\nexisting building and minimize environmental pollution."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"87"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[2],1,"Bike Score:"],[0,[],0," \n87"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n63"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The existing\nsite was an underutilized campus space; an incongruous mix of historic\nbuildings, generators, and site utilities; poorly maintained street trees; and\na parking lot located at an important crossroads for both the university\u2019s\ngrowth and the surrounding residential neighborhood. Its redevelopment includes\na significant increase in the planting of native species to improve\nbiodiversity, promote rainwater infiltration, encourage and attract habitat\ncreation, reduce heat island effect, and create a landscape of varied,\nlow-maintenance, and regionally appropriate vegetation. These include the\nplanting of deciduous canopy and understory trees, evergreen trees and shrubs,\nherbaceous perennials and vines, flowering bulbs, and a restored great lawn\nwhich is utilized for commencement ceremonies annually. All efforts were made\nduring the design process to protect important existing trees, with many\nremaining a critical part of the final site planting strategy. Site lighting\nwas carefully designed to be dark sky compliant while maintaining safe light\nlevels for pedestrians. Providing equal access to the entire site was a design\npriority, with the goal of barrier-free accessible routes driving the overall\nlayout. These accessible paths provide an opportunity to experience as much of\nthe site as possible to all visitors, despite the site\u2019s steep topography."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one example of how\nthis project regenerates the natural ecosystem on-site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The redevelopment includes a significant increase\nin the planting of native species to improve biodiversity, promote rainwater\ninfiltration, encourage and attract habitat creation, reduce heat island\neffect, and create a landscape of varied, low-maintenance, and regionally\nappropriate vegetation. These include the planting of deciduous canopy and\nunderstory trees, evergreen trees and shrubs, herbaceous perennials and vines,\nflowering bulbs, and a restored great lawn which is utilized for commencement\nceremonies annually that allows the project regenerates the natural ecosystem\non-site."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is this a previously\ndeveloped site? 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Stormwater\nmanagement was carefully considered on-site to help guide the movement of water\nthrough new planting beds and swales, taking advantage of these created\ndrainage systems to irrigate. "],[0,[0],1," "],[0,[],0,"Overflow is\nstored in a below-ground cistern under the great lawn area south of\nBromfield-Pearson before entering the municipal system. Native"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," low-maintenance plant species were selected to minimize the\nneed for irrigation. A minimal irrigation system includes a rain sensor to\nreduce wasteful water use and overwatering. Inside the building, point-of-use\nwater locations were carefully considered, consolidated"],[0,[1],1,","],[0,[],0," and organized to educate building occupants and create a\nsense of community. Drinking fountains were replaced with filtered bottle fill\nstations which communicate the gallons of disposable bottled water saved.\nDetailed water budgets were developed during concept design to determine the\nsources water could be harvested from and the optimal reuse strategies inside\nand outside the building. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Is on site potable water use\nregularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Is water use sub metered?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Was water consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Is potable water used for\nnon-potable uses"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Is rainwater collected and\nstored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"What non-potable water sources\nare collected for reuse? "],[0,[],0,"Roof rainwater\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"What\nare the end uses of this collection? "],[0,[],0," Potable"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Percentage of rainwater managed\non-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm event): "],[0,[],0,"90%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],0,"Indicate\nstorm event used to calculate percentage of rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[4],2,"LEED rainwater calculator"],[0,[],0," 24-hour, two-year"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Does\nthe site have a vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Percentage\nof site vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 84%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Is\npotable water quality routinely monitored, filtered, or treated?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Measured\nannual water use (gallons per building):"],[0,[],0," 21 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Predicted\nannual water use (gallons per building): "],[0,[],0,"253"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Percentage\nof potable water reduced through efficiency measures: "],[0,[],0,"32%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Percentage\nof potable water offset by other water sources: "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[3],1,"Percentage\nof blackwater treated on-site:"],[0,[],0," \n0%"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649966074\/zlghnpkyhcgj0u6syenu.jpg","id":"6495713"}],"caption":"The most significant transformation is Robinson Hall, where the approach was defined by the removal of materials to expose and celebrate the history of place. 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Each of the existing buildings is\nleveraged to its highest and best use through an array of renovation\nstrategies, including minimal code and life safety upgrades, light touch\ncorridor improvements, strategic interventions, and gut renovations. A\ncollection of strategically located, simply crafted wood portals serves to unify\nthe disparate parts, communicate wayfinding, and provide an address for each\nacademic department. The most significant transformation is Robinson Hall,\nwhere the approach was defined by the removal of materials to expose and\ncelebrate the history of place, rather than the addition of new materials aimed\nat obscuring it. The entire exterior envelope of Robinson Hall was thermally\nimproved, with care given to areas of potential thermal bridging and air\ninfiltration."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Cost "],[0,[3],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[2],1,":"],[0,[],0," \n458"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Were life cycle costs\ncalculated?"],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"What system was life cycle\ncosts analysis performed for?"],[0,[],0," \nEnvelope and structure, Interiors, Carbon\nsequestration"]]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649965872\/rydu8ult6qxhokt8kfkv.jpg","id":"6495702"}],"caption":"Performance strategy for the building that provides state of the art infrastructure to a three-building complex, utilizing the new atrium as the lungs for a cascade air system. 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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Return air from offices and\nnon-lab spaces cascades through the atrium and is returned to the penthouse to\npre-heat laboratory makeup, significantly reducing the need to temper\nlaboratory supply air. An Aircuity air monitoring system continuously samples laboratory\nair quality and allows the SEC to operate at lower overall ventilation rates,\nreducing airflow by 33%. On the electrical side, a task light approach to lab\nlighting is coupled with occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, and extensive\nuse of LED fixtures, which reduced total watts\/sf by 40%. A high-performance\ntriple-glazed envelope minimizes the loads and allowed for the elimination of\nperimeter heating. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[1],1,"Predicted gross Energy Usage\nIntensity (pEUI)\u202fin kBTU\/sf\/yr (including all site energy uses,\nexclusive of on-site generations and purchased credits or offsets)"],[0,[],0," \n112"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was ASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to\ndetermine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1," Measured gross Energy Use Intensity (mEUI) in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all site energy uses) "],[0,[],0,"119"],[0,[2],1," "],[0,[],0,"\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is energy generated on-site? 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Extensive modeling of the atrium was undertaken to minimize\nsolar heat gain and glare. The solution deploys progressively opaque roof\nglazing to ensure uniform light distribution, minimizing glare while\nmaintaining a space that is 87% daylight autonomous. With diverse activities in\nmultiple buildings, acoustic wellness is critically important. Exposed ceiling\nstructures received a spray-applied cellulose acoustic coating, and the atrium\nintegrates multistory fabric-wrapped acoustic panels. Within the research\nenvironment, write-up areas are separated from equipment-intensive open labs by\ncontinuous glass partitions, enabling lower air changes and more comfortable\nenvironment. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Ergonomic wellness was\nchampioned through on-site sampling of proposed seating and furniture, allowing\noccupants to offer input and make selections from available options. Offices\nwere designed around themes of high-storage, highly collaborative, and\ntechnology-infused"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," with faculty\nselecting the option best suited to their needs. The site\u2019s sloping topography\nallowed building entrances on multiple levels and was leveraged to ensure a\nwalk-up, transparent building with open stairs immediately visible and\nelevators convenient but remote. Showers for active commuters, a caf\u00e9 menu\nbuilt around \u201csustainability and health,\u201d low-VOC paints, and formaldehyde-free\nlaboratory casework round out the wellness features. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Do greater than 90% of occupied\nspaces have a direct view to the outdoors?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nNo\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was daylight modeled to inform design\ndecisions? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Extensive modeling of the atrium was undertaken\nto minimize solar heat gain and glare. The solution deploys progressively\nopaque fritted roof glazing to ensure uniform light distribution while\nmaintaining a space that is 87% daylight autonomous. Also see the image titled\n\u201cDaylight Strategies.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"How easily can occupants control\ntheir own thermal comfort and lighting? (workplaces). "],[0,[],0,"Office\noccupants have individual thermostats, 49% of occupants have access to operable\nwindows, 93% of occupants can control their own lighting.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"How many occupants per thermal zone or\nthermostat?"],[0,[],0," \n1"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels. "],[0,[],0,"93%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Percentage of\noccupants who have access to operable windows. 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Thermal modeling of details was integrated\nthroughout the design process to minimize thermal bridging, achieve an R-value\nat the spandrel panel of R-15 (close to three times higher than typical), and\nminimize thermal breaks to dramatically improve performance of the masonry.\nAlong the base of the building, a rich manganese ironspot face brick draws\nreference from the blue-black slate roof tiles of the existing buildings to\nunify the complex, anchor the building on the site, and provide superior\ndurability. The brick extends to the interior, where the approach to materials\nwas one of rigorous editing to achieve a minimalist palette of natural\nmaterials while providing warmth and texture."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was embodied carbon modeled? \n"],[0,[],0,"No \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is biogenic carbon considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Are renewable energy sources\nbeing considered?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the modeling time\nperiod."],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What was the LCA system\nboundary?"],[0,[],0," \nProduct (A1-A3), Construction (A4-A5), Use (B1-B5),\nEnd of Life (C1-C4), Beyond (D)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the LCA scope? 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Image: \u00a9Payette"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Academic buildings for leading-edge\nscientific research, by the very nature of the programs they house, must be\ndesigned for future adaptability, resiliency, and change. They must anticipate\nuncertainty. The SEC employs a robust laboratory planning module coupled with\ncapacity in the MEP systems to allow flexibility in converting open research\nlab space to different, even higher intensity use over time. Throughout the\nlabs, a modular and adaptable casework system with quick-connect lab gas and\nelectrical services allows easy modification to suit various users and changing\nresearch needs. Within the teaching labs, an \u201carmature and sandbox\u201d strategy\nwas developed which places a fixed armature of casework, services, fume hoods,\nand sinks around the perimeter to maintain an open sandbox of plug-and-play\nmobile tables in the center of the room which can be easily reconfigured to\nsatisfy a variety of teaching pedagogues. This enables multifunctional labs\nwith higher daily utilization and fewer labs required overall. Such flexible\nlearning environments can support Introductory French as easily as Advanced\nOrganic Chemistry. Resiliency and change are further addressed through the\nbuilding\u2019s expanded thermal comfort range, natural ventilation,\nhigh-performance envelope, on-site emergency generator, rooftop air-handling\nunits, and electrical infrastructure to support the solar photovoltaic panels\ninstalled."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How does the project respond to\nthe local hazards identified? 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Within the atrium\/caf\u00e9, vacant seats are rare, and within surrounding\ninformal learning environments, students and scientists working in small groups\nchallenge, inquire, and discover. For many, the transition to such a\nhigh-performance building lies in stark contrast to the outdated, often\nSputnik-era buildings they leave behind. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022Designers collaborated with the\nclients to save the existing building, create a new building adaptive reuse and\nnew. The dialogue between new and existing buildings are richer by their\nadjacency. One of multiple examples of where existing buildings have been\ntransformed with the same level of energy performance of new buildings showing\nthat you do not have to knock things down to make them better.\u0022 - Jury Comment\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Anticipating,\neducating, and managing this transition is a fundamental lesson learned. To\nease the transition, the design team developed a reference brochure to\ncommunicate the building\u2019s sustainable features and illustrate occupant\ninterfaces for temperature control, natural ventilation, lighting control, and\nenergy saving receptacles. In addition, the building\u2019s expanded thermal comfort\nrange was phased in over several months. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\nteam has been working with the university to monitor energy usage and with a\nPOE in 2019. All building occupants, including faculty, staff, students, and\nfacilities management, were surveyed on a wide range of building metrics,\nincluding thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting and daylighting, technology, collaboration,\nquality, and durability. The project received high marks for daylight quality,\ncreating strong connections to the exterior environment and fostering vibrant\nsocial interactions. The building energy\u2013conscious expanded thermal comfort\nrange is largely embraced."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Were integrated design\nprocesses engaged early in the project for establishing project performance\ngoals and strategies?"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes. "],[0,[],0,"\n\nAn energy use\nintensity target, along with other sustainability goals for the project, were\nset at the kick off meeting. An energy model was started at the beginning of\ndesign and was run iteratively throughout the design process to track\nperformance towards that target. Additionally, other analysis such as comfort\nmodeling, daylight, heat flow simulations, CFD analysis, glare, shoebox energy\nstudies, lifecycle costing, and water modeling were all done throughout the\nproject to inform the design direction. The team, including architecture,\nengineers, owner, contractors, landscape, and others, participated in\ntri-weekly sustainability meetings to discuss and evaluate the project\u2019s\nperformance.\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"What level of commissioning was\nundertaken on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nBasic commissioning (system designer), Enhanced\ncommission (third party), Enclosure commissioning\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Has a post-occupancy\nevaluation, including surveys of occupant comfort, been performed? 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