Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters

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The client set this intention from the very start,\nworking with the project team to foreground these issues and to establish\nrigorous equity and sustainability goals. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project\nbrings an equity lens to every aspect of the process: The site was selected to\ncreate positive transformation without spurring gentrification; the project\nteam was led by Black women and had high levels of diverse business\nparticipation; all levels of the foundation\u2019s staff participated in the design\nprocess; the design centers equity by ensuring that access to views, light, and\namenities are evenly distributed; the project\u2019s artwork and signage celebrate\nstories of diversity and include diverse languages; the building\u2019s local\nmaterials were sourced based on a criteria that considered benefit to BIPOC\nbusinesses and rural economic development. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This building is providing a gathering space of significant\nscale that is also inspiring in and of itself while observing other structural\nsystems. This project provides positive transformation without gentrification,\nbeing a building of the community. The development through this engagement\nprocess has led to spatially detailed, well-executed spaces throughout the\nbuilding.\u0022 - Jury Comment \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Understanding\nthe link between social and climate justice, this project seeks to be a steward\nof the environment. The project began with an eco-charrette and a goal of\nmeeting LEED v4 Platinum certification. The design converts a brownfield site\ninto a garden campus that uses a native and adaptive plant palette and manages\n100% of stormwater. The building form was developed to support the 53 kW solar\nphotovoltaic array, and its high-performance systems reduce energy by as much\nas 50% and water by 35% over a code standard structure. Regional timber\nproducts are used throughout the project because wood is a renewable material\nthat sequesters carbon. The client and project team worked with an ecological\nnonprofit to define criteria for sustainable material selection which included\nresponsible forestry practices. Eighty-five percent of the wood used in the\nbuilding is sustainable, with 49% being FSC-certified."]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954168\/ro6jwurchxfypfgk6ll4.jpg","id":"6495443"}],"caption":"Bike facilities, storage, and showers for commuters encourage eco-friendly transportation methods. Image: Jeremy Bittermann\/JBSA"}]],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As an\nequity-based foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust centers underrepresented voices\nand brings intentionality to every choice they make, and the development of\ntheir headquarters reflected this ethos. The foundation was thoughtful about\nsite selection, identifying a parcel to redevelop that would improve a\nneighborhood without further gentrifying it. During design, Meyer project\nleadership provided regular updates to the neighborhood association and sought\nfeedback about the building program and design from local, Black-led community\norganizations. All of Meyer staff at all levels were highly engaged in the\ndesign and decision-making process. The equity lens that Meyer brought to the\nproject process\u2014establishing strong participation goals, creating stretch\nopportunities for subcontractors, and sourcing materials from BIPOC-owned,\nwoman-owned, and emerging small businesses\u2014created economic benefit for diverse\nbusinesses across Oregon. The building is designed as a welcoming front porch\nfor the community, and the inside goes above and beyond ADA requirements\nthroughout. The building\u2019s landscape, artwork, and branding\/signage celebrate\nthe work and stories of people of color in Oregon: Landscape choices include\nplantings significant to Columbia River tribes, specially commissioned and\nnewly acquired art was created by BIPOC artists, and\nroom signage throughout tells stories of diverse people and equity-related\nmilestones in Oregon."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This building is providing a gathering space of significant\nscale that is also inspiring in and of itself while observing other structural\nsystems. This project provides positive transformation without gentrification,\nbeing a building of the community. The development through this engagement\nprocess has led to spatially detailed, well-executed spaces throughout the\nbuilding.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"Meyer\nMemorial Trust Foundation is the project\u0027s key stakeholder. The new\nheadquarters serves Meyer\u0027s 50 staff members as well as the surrounding Albina\nneighborhood and the larger Portland community. The building is designed to be\nwelcoming and inviting to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex,\nnational origin, disability, or age; and reflects Meyer\u0027s statewide commitment\nto serve underrepresented communities in every corner of the state."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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 began with an initial goal-setting\/visioning workshop to establish the\nproject\u0027s guiding principles that were revisited throughout design and\nconstruction to ensure the project stayed on track. During design, Meyer\nleadership provided regular updates to the neighborhood association and sought\nfeedback about the building program and design from local, Black-led community\norganizations. All of Meyer staff at all levels were highly engaged in the\ndesign and decision-making process to ensure the design team captured focused\nfeedback from individual staff members and encouraged a sense of\nbuy-in\/ownership of the design."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Re-envisioning a marginal\nlandscape into an active and sustainable campus that engages with and gives\nback to the surrounding community. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Diverse business participation for\nthe design and construction teams. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Elevating various levels of\nphysical ability throughout the building\u2014going above and beyond ADA\nrequirements to consider bathrooms and hallways, appliances, an expanded\nkitchen layout, and transitions between areas of high traffic. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Incorporating building materials\nwhich support local BIPOC and rural businesses, break barriers for sustainable\nsourcing, and increase economic opportunity in Oregon. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Honoring the history, culture, and\nlanguages of BIPOC Oregonians. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Access to natural light,\nventilation, and views."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design\nstrategies that respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Research\nand design workshops to select specific furniture and develop a flexible, open\nfloor plan that accommodates different body types and physical abilities. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A rotating\nart collection was developed that commissions works by BIPOC Oregonians. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Mission\nLibrary features a curated collection of literature focused on diversity,\nequity, and inclusion. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Artwork,\nsignage, and graphics incorporate a variety of languages, stories, and history\nof BIPOC Oregonians. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Development\nof rigorous diverse participation goals and stretch opportunities. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Partnership\nwith Sustainable Northwest to establish specific wood-sourcing criteria that\nsupported local BIPOC, rural, and FSC-certified businesses, and climate-smart\nforestry."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"Meyer committed to constructing\ncertain parts of the new building with wood, which resulted in 85% of the wood\nin the building meeting the definition of \u201cSustainable Wood,\u201d with 49% being\nFSC-certified. In addition to a diverse leadership team, the project achieved\n39% diverse business participation for the design team and 55% participation\nfor the construction team. Due to the pandemic, the building has been mostly\nunoccupied since its completion. We look forward to capturing project success\nstories by engaging with Meyer to learn more about how the building is serving\nits staff and visitors."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"The project\nspecifically addresses the deep-rooted history of racism in Portland and takes\ncues from the rich history of the surrounding Albina District, which originally\nserved as a residential neighborhood for Portland\u2019s Black community. The site\nwas specifically selected to create positive transformation in the neighborhood\nwithout gentrifying it. The design leverages biophilic principles to promote\nwellness and connect staff and visitors to nature. This includes ample gardens\nand a green roof terrace, equal access to daylight and views for all staff, and\nabundant use of regional wood products throughout."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"80"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Bike Score:"],[0,[],0," \n91"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n76"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer Memorial\nTrust replaces a former automotive tow yard. The site previously contained a\nwarehouse structure and a paved lot where impounded cars were stored. There was\nno vegetation on-site, other than street trees. Because of the degraded nature\nof the site and contamination of the existing site soils, all reclaimed areas\nfor planting were established by importing rich organic soils to promote the\nhealth of the native plants. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The landscape\ndesign transforms the former industrial lot into an urban oasis that celebrates\nregional identity using native plantings and local materials. The Kw\u00e1ns\u01ddm Yakw\u00e1 Garden, the campus\u2019 expansive healing and teaching garden, features a crushed\nbasalt courtyard with native trees and plantings such as aspen, roemer\u2019s fescue, and camas. The gardens\nalso include a range of plants historically used by Columbia River tribes such\nas western columbine and Oregon grape, as well as a custom water feature that\ncreates a sense of calm and attracts birds."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is this a previously\ndeveloped site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of site area\nsupporting vegetation before project began: "],[0,[],0,"1%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of the site area\ndesigned to support vegetation landscape or green roof: "],[0,[],0,"26%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of landscaped areas\ncovered by native or climate appropriate plants supporting native or migratory\nanimals: "],[0,[],0,"26%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Intentional design strategies\nwere used to promote:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Biodiversity"]],[[0,[],0,"Dark skies"]],[[0,[],0,"Bird safety"]],[[0,[],0,"Abatement of specific regional environmental concerns"]]]]]},"title":"Ecosystems"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/resources\/leed-v41-rainfall-events-calculator","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One hundred\npercent of the stormwater is managed on-site. The landscape is designed with a\ngradual slope that guides runoff towards a vegetated stormwater planter in the\nmain garden. Two drywells on-site also help to prevent stormwater from entering\nthe sewer system. The drip tape irrigation system reduces the amount of water\nneeded to maintain the campus gardens by 80%. Inside the headquarters, low-flow\nfixtures reduce water consumption by 35%."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the quality\nof the water that runs off the site. "],[0,[],0,"Vegetated area\nrunoff quality"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the\nproject\u0027s water resilience strategies. "],[0,[],0,"100% of\nstormwater is collected and reused for irrigation on site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one sentence\ndescribing the project\u0027s major potable water conservation strategy for each end\nuse: "],[0,[],0,"Potable\nwater is used for irrigation."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is on site potable water use\nregularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is water use sub metered?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was water consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is potable water used for\nnon-potable uses? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is rainwater collected and\nstored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What non-potable water sources\nare collected for reuse? "],[0,[],0,"Roof rainwater\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\nare the end uses of this collection? "],[0,[],0," Irrigation"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of rainwater managed\non-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm event): "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Indicate\nstorm event used to calculate percentage of rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[2,1],2,"LEED rainwater calculator"],[0,[1],1,"."],[0,[],0," 90%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Does\nthe site have a vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof site vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\npotable water quality routinely monitored, filtered, or treated?"],[0,[],0," No"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer Memorial\nTrust wanted a headquarters that felt welcoming and inclusive, while also\nclearly being a responsible use of resources. To create an architecturally\nsignificant design for modest cost, the project uses inexpensive local\nmaterials and plantings in unexpected ways: Ordinary sheet metal is transformed\ninto a custom corrugated fa\u00e7ade that creates a play of light and shadow;\nregional wood products are used to create vibrant gathering spaces; concrete\nfloors bring simplicity and elegance throughout; and a regional plant palette\nconnects staff and visitors to the state\u2019s natural beauty and Indigenous\ntraditions. Other economical strategies included \u201crightsizing\u201d the building,\nusing a blend of inexpensive stick framing along with the more innovative Mass\nPlywood structure, and favoring investments in technology that would reduce\nenergy\/water use over the long term. The use of 85% sustainable was achieved\nwith only a 3% premium in cost.\n "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Cost "],[0,[1],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[0],1,": "],[0,[],0,"\n545.45"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were life cycle costs calculate"],[0,[1,0],1,"d"],[0,[],1,"?"],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649953957\/t5z6ed7gte8blj9tv0dk.jpg","id":"6495438"}],"caption":"A sloping roofline is designed to accommodate the building\u2019s 53kW solar PV array. Image: Jeremy Bittermann\/JBSA"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer Memorial\nTrust is in the top 1% nationally for\nenergy performance amongst similar building types, with an anticipated 66%\nenergy cost savings over an ASHRAE 90.1-2010 baseline. To reduce energy\nconsumption, the design combines passive strategies such as efficient envelope\ndesign and operable windows with technologies such as a 53 kW solar\nphotovoltaic array, a high-performance HVAC system, and sensors that adjust\nartificial light based on daylight penetration. The campus is designed to use\n30% less energy than a typical code building in Oregon, and with the solar\narray can use as much as 50% less. Energy usage and production is tracked with\na web-based monitoring system allowing for real-time monitoring and\nverification of expected performance."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What tool was used to model\nenergy?"],[0,[],0," \neQuest"],[0,[0],1," "],[0,[],0,"\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],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," \n19.6"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was ASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to\ndetermine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, what version was used?\n(select one)"],[0,[],0," \nOther"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Measured gross Energy Use Intensity (mEUI) in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all site energy uses) "],[0,[],0,"26.9"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Note if COVID-19 altered occupancy during\nthe measured year. "],[0,[],0," Yes\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is energy generated on-site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, what was the net Energy\nUse Intensity (nEUI) achieved in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all on-site energy\ngeneration but exclude purchased credits or offsets)?"],[0,[],0," \n21.8"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were renewable energy credits\nor offsets purchased for this project?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the credits or\noffsets purchased and their impact. "],[0,[],0,"\nThe project is enrolled in the Energy Trust of Oregon\u0027s Path to Net Zero program, and earned over $100,000 in incentives. 65 MWh\/year of renewable energy credits for five years were purchased to offset the additional modeled energy not covered by the PV array."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Operational carbon: "],[0,[],0,"75,267"]]]]},"title":"Energy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954114\/f38jsp9ev9heasov6vba.jpg","id":"6495442"}],"caption":"Lunchroom and roof garden terrace. Image: Jeremy Bittermann\/JBSA"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer Memorial\nTrust built an architecturally significant campus because they understand the\ntransformative value that good design brings to communities and individuals.\nThe design leverages biophilic principles which focus on connecting staff and\nvisitors to nature. This includes ample gardens and a green roof terrace, equal\naccess to daylight and views for all staff, and abundant use of regional wood\nproducts throughout. To promote health, the campus is sited adjacent to public\ntransit and provides bike parking and showers for staff. The building\u2019s mass\nplywood stair encourages physical connection between levels\u2014while spaces for\nthose with mobility issues such the elevator areas are designed with the same\nlevel of beauty and care. Staff were closely involved in the design of the\nbuilding from start to finish, including testing 15+ conference chair types. To\nensure the highest air quality in a region prone to wildfires, the building\nalso contains a dedicated outdoor air system. The campus\u2019s transparent entry\nlevel welcomes visitors and makes programming in The Center for Great Purposes\nvisible to the community. Inside, artworks, custom installations, and\nconference room signage celebrate the work and stories of diverse Oregonians.\nWayfinding signage throughout the building is written in diverse languages and\nBraille."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor air quality."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A dedicated\noutdoor air and dynamic filtration system with activated carbon and ceramic\nhoneycomb filter reduces air particulates, eliminates odors from entering the\nbuilding and create healthier indoor air quality for staff and visitors. The\nmulti-layer filters also protect occupants from wildfire smoke and reduce\nairborne bioparticles that can cause illness. Additionally, operable windows\nthroughout the building provide natural ventilation. All of these features\ncontribute to the building\u2019s overall resilience in response to climate change\nand other natural disasters."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe your major strategy\nfor encouraging occupant movement"],[0,[],0,":"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nsite was selected for its walkability and bikeability. The design encourages\neco-friendly transportation methods with the inclusion of bike facilities,\nlockers, changing rooms, and showers for commuters, along with an interactive\nmural in the bike room designed for cyclists to log their commute miles."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe your major strategy\nfor providing healthy foods"],[0,[],0,":"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The staff\ncaf\u00e9\/lounge provides a space for staff to refrigerate and prepare their own\nhealthy foods, as well as ample space to eat and relax with views of the city."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Do greater than 90% of occupied\nspaces have a direct view to the outdoors?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was daylight modeled to inform design\ndecisions? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Daylight was\nmodeled which informed daylighting strategies for regularly occupied spaces,\nincluding the use of manual roller shades as glare-control devices for exterior\nglazing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How easily can occupants\ncontrol their own thermal comfort and lighting? (workplaces). "],[0,[],0,"All staff have\naccess to operable windows to control natural light and ventilation levels. All\nworkspaces include additional task lights to further customize light levels in\nworkspaces.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many occupants per thermal zone or\nthermostat? "],[0,[],0,"\n2.2"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels. "],[0,[],0,"50%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of\noccupants who have access to operable windows. "],[0,[],0,"50%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was\na \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, please explain one\nsentence. "],[0,[],0,"LEED v4 EQ Credit\nLow Emitting Materials was used to determine materials health certifications\nfor 15 materials. These certifications included cradle to cradle, declare, and\nHPD.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"HPD:\nWere Health Product Declarations (HPDs) collected?"],[0,[],0,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"HPDs were\ncollected for the project, and 15 products received material health\ndocumentation."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What level of air filters are\ninstalled?\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nMERV 12-14 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is air quality monitored on an ongoing basis?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If the project is in a humid\nclimate, is standalone dehumidification installed?"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What is the design maximum CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],1,"\nin PPM?"],[0,[],0," \n0"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nis unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"Unknown "]]]]},"title":"Well-being"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954049\/t8pcpvizpljgk8jivrhh.jpg","id":"6495441"}],"caption":"The Center for Great Purposes is a convening space made from Mass Plywood Panels. Image: Jeremy Bittermann\/JBSA"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\nincludes regional wood throughout because of its sustainability and equity\nimpacts. Wood is a renewable resource that sequesters carbon, and an increased\ndemand for timber products creates rural jobs. Both goals were viewed as\ninterconnected, with the potential to amplify each other and connect rural and\nurban Oregon. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nteam partnered with an ecological nonprofit to establish wood-sourcing\ncriteria. The criteria support forests that are managed intentionally for\ncarbon sequestration, worker rights, human health, water, and wildlife habitat.\nThe result is that 85% of the wood in the building met the definition of\n\u201cSustainable Wood\u201d with 49% being FSC-certified. The project included a case\nstudy detailing the process and lessons learned. The innovation of this\npartnership was the dialogue it forged between the project team, the client,\nand supply chain to find hidden barriers and remove obstacles for sourcing\nsustainable wood. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Wood was\nsourced locally and met the goals of supporting BIPOC-owned businesses,\nsafeguarding rural jobs, engaging local FSC-certified businesses, and\nencouraging climate-smart forestry. In support of its equity goals, the project\nteam formed partnerships with a hyper-local supply chain which involved six\nBIPOC and women-owned businesses, and seven small family-owned wood products\ncompanies."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe the project team\u2019s\nmaterial selection criteria."],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer set\nrigorous material selection goals from the onset that prioritized equitable and\nsustainable sourcing and supported rural, BIPOC-owned, and women-owned\nbusinesses in Oregon. The team partnered with Sustainable Northwest to develop\nspecific wood-sourcing criteria that sources wood products from rural, tribal,\nor MWESB businesses; ensures ecological forest management; prioritizes\nFSC-certified wood, ecological forest restoration, recycled wood and urban\nsalvage trees; and prioritizes wood products by region (Oregon first, Pacific\nNorthwest second, and North America third)."]]],[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," \nRenewable energy is calculated monthly for the\nsolar PV array"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What was the LCA system\nboundary?"],[0,[],0," Product (A1-A3)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you checked \u0027other,\u0027 please\nexplain here:"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the total predicted\nembodied carbon in kg CO2E?"],[0,[],0," \nEmbodied carbon was not measured "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\nenvironmental product declarations did you collect? (Select from the following)"],[0,[],0," \nIndustry-wide generic EPDs, Product-specific,\nType III external EPDs, Declare + Embodied Carbon Label, C2C \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of project floor area, if any,\nthat was adapted from existing buildings: "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was construction waste\nconsidered and tracked on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Construction\nwaste was measured and the result is 83% of construction waste was diverted\nfrom the landfill."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was material reuse considered\nand tracked on this project? "],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was recycled content considered\nand tracked on this project?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"$161,589 worth of materials were recycled\nproducts"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Did you track the percentage of\nproject materials extracted and manufactured regionally?"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"$800,000 worth of materials were extracted and\nmanufactured regionally"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is the majority of wood used in\nthis project certified by FSC? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nmetric is unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"Unknown"]]]]},"title":"Resources"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Meyer Memorial Trust\u2019s headquarters\nis already proving its ability to adapt. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the\nproject\u2019s gardens and terraces provided outdoor spaces for small gatherings;\nits common areas could be used as working space, allowing employees to social\ndistance when in the building; and the DOAS system ensured high indoor air\nquality and filtration. Generous spaces with nonfixed furnishings throughout\nensure that the building can be easily reprogrammed and configured over time.\nMeyer Memorial Trust intends to remain in the building for the long term, but\nthe project\u2019s flexible layout and size would make it a suitable home for other\nnonprofit or corporate tenants."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was research conducted on the\nmost likely local hazards?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Research was conducted on these potential local hazards"],[0,[],0,":"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Hail"]],[[0,[],0,"Earthquakes"]],[[0,[],0,"Drought"]],[[0,[],0,"Extreme\ntemperatures"]],[[0,[],0,"Flooding"]],[[0,[],0,"Epidemic"]],[[0,[],0,"Social unrest"]],[[0,[],0,"Utility disruption \n\n"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the Project maintain\nfunction without utility power?"],[0,[],0," \nNot habitable without power"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What type of backup power did\nyou have?"],[0,[],0," \nOther"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you responded \u0027other\u0027 in the\nprevious question, please explain here:"],[0,[],0," \nEmergency power to egress lighting provided by\nintegral battery backups within luminaires."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What percentage of project\npower needs are met by on-site power generation?"],[0,[],0," \n19%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Can the building be used as a\nsafe harbor to support a community during a crisis?"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, explain. "],[0,[],0,"The\nbuilding is designed as a welcoming community destination. In the event of a\ncrisis or emergency, the building\u0027s flexible, open floor plan and designated\noutdoor spaces could be beneficial in serving the community as a safe harbor."]]]]},"title":"Change"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nwas guided by a bottom-up approach to design and decision-making with\nparticipation by most of Meyer Memorial Trust\u2019s staff at every stage of\ndevelopment through four working groups: Interiors, IT\/Operations,\nLandscape\/Mobility, and Branding. With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding in\nOregon, Meyer\u2019s staff is looking forward to fully moving into the building for\nthe first time. The architectural team plans to engage the foundation\u2019s staff\nin a future post-occupancy survey to understand how the building is being used\nand meeting needs. While energy use is reported in real time on displays\nthroughout the building, the design team plans to audit performance\nmetrics. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Discovery and\ndelight distinguish the experience at Meyer Memorial Trust. Architectural\nelements such as the folded metal fa\u00e7ade, Douglas fir scrims, and dichromatic\nglass create playful shadows and colorful reflections that change throughout\nthe day. Artwork and signage entice visitors to learn more about the legacy of\ndiverse people in Oregon: Custom installations are created by underrepresented\nartists, conference room signage highlights diverse people and milestones in\nthe fight for equity, and the landscape design honors local Indigenous\ntraditions."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were integrated design\nprocesses engaged early in the project for establishing project performance\ngoals and strategies?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes. "],[0,[],0,"The design\nprocess began with an initial goal setting\/visioning workshop to establish the\nproject\u0027s guiding principles that were revisited throughout design and\nconstruction to ensure the project stayed on track and met Meyer\u0027s ambitious\nequity and sustainability goals. During design, Meyer leadership provided\nregular updates to the neighborhood association and sought feedback about the\nbuilding program and design from local, Black-led community organizations. All\nof Meyer staff at all levels were highly engaged in the design and\ndecision-making process to ensure the design team captured focused feedback\nfrom individual staff members and encouraged a sense of buy-in \/ ownership of\nthe design. The developer and design team held a sustainability workshop during\nschematic design which informed sustainability and biophilic design strategies\nthat reflected Meyer Memorial Trust\u2019s goals and aspirations."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What level of commissioning was\nundertaken on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nBasic commissioning (system designer), Enclosure\ncommissioning\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Has a post-occupancy\nevaluation, including surveys of occupant comfort, been performed?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\npost-occupancy steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"contacted the owner\/occupant to see how things\nare going"]],[[0,[],0,"obtained utility bill to determine actual performance"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following building\nperformance transparency steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the\nproject to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and\nlessons learned to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"published lessons learned from design,\nconstruction, or occupancy"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were lessons learned through\npost-occupancy used to improve subsequent projects?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Did the project engage in a\nprofessional peer review of drawings or specifications during design?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Did the project engage in\npost-occupancy performance testing (blower door test, thermal imaging, etc.)?"],[0,[],0," \nNo "]]]]},"title":"Discovery"}]