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INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the LEED Certification strategy for the proposed new Seniors Lodge to replace the existing Autumn Glen lodge and
Poplar Grove Court Senior self-contained units located centrally in the Town of Innisfail. The information contained herein includes forward-
looking statements that may alter as design progresses, in response to changing Owner requirements, political or economic factors, or other
parameters outside the control of the Design Team.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The new 60-unit SL1 and SL2 lodge combined with a 30-unit Senior Self-contained facility, will be built to B3 building code occupancy
standards (2014). The SL1 and SL2 -lodge units will have six one-bedroom units and 54 standard lodge units. The 3-story building shall
have a core area with ASHC-specified elements including a kitchen, café and lounge, family dining area, activity room, and laundry. Offices,
boardroom, storage, and accessible washrooms will complete the central area, with private living suites to the east. Each floor will include
a craft room/reading room, multi purpose function area, dining area, hair dressing room, laundry, assisted bath and storage rooms. The
Lodge will also provide outdoor access to landscaped courtyards and other ambient
features.
The building will be owned by (Alberta Senior Housing Corporation (ASHC) and managed by the Parkland Foundation Housing Management
Body (HMB) and the Bethany Group as a contracted facility operator.
The design and construction of the facility will apply sustainable building strategies of the LEEDv4 Building Design & Construction (BD+C)
Rating System. The project team has committed to achieving a LEED Silver certification level, and to following an integrated project planning
and design (IPPD) framework guided by the Whole System Integrated Design Process (WSIP) standard of practice.
The LEEDv4 Rating System was selected as an appropriate pilot for expressing sustainable design, construction and operational commitment
for this building type. This document captures key planning, design, construction, verification and lifecycle features to be undertaken
towards the goal of LEEDv4 Silver Certification for the facility.
A successful green building relies on continued communication and partnership aligned towards a common vision or idea. The delivery of
this project will be driven by an integrated design process (IDP). IDP methodology promotes an interactive design culture that actively
engages participants and encourages feedback from all team and stakeholders in a participatory and integrative conversation.
LEED Scorecard
While the LEED Rating System is structured so that achievement of all credits is not possible, the Team shall achieve all Prerequisites and a
minimum of 50 LEED Credits from the following categories:
1. Location & Linkages
2. Sustainable Sites
3. Water Efficiency
4. Energy & Atmosphere
5. Materials & Resources
6. Indoor Environmental Quality
7. Innovation in Design
8. Regional Priority
Site review, client feedback, and design team meeting discussions informed specific LEED Credit categories. Credits evaluated as achievable
were noted as Targeted(Y) while resource intensive or undetermined strategies were noted as Potential(?) for further discussion. Drawings,
satellite imagery, and physical inspection of the project location identified prohibitive conditions related to municipal infrastructure and
geography. Related Credits were identified as Not Pursued(N).
From this, a LEED Scorecard (Appendix I) was assembled capturing Credit opportunities for the project. The initial count of 53 points was
within the range of 50-59 for LEED Silver. The Scorecard will provide an compliance and benchmarking tool throughout the project, and
will continue to be updated following project meetings, and in response to Client feedback. The attached LEED Certification Plan contains a
breakdown of Targeted, Potential and Not Pursued LEED Credits.
IDP will promote detailed design discussions to identify and adopt synergies to reduce energy, water and resources across disciplines and
building systems. Beginning in conceptual design and continuing throughout the contract document phase, the green building performance
analysis will involve elements of discovery and implementation related to site context, owner requirements, occupant usage, and other
operational parameters.
The Design Team shall design efficient building systems and components that contribute to reduced energy and water consumption, while
ensuring occupant comfort and a high quality indoor environment.
Energy Model
An energy model shall be developed to drive achievement of 10 points under LEEDv4 Credit EA Optimize Energy Performance. Informed by
a review of the drawings and technical requirements, the energy simulation shall ensure appropriate design measures are implemented in
order to meet requisite energy efficiency targets and the energy performance target. The energy model shall be performed by a qualified
energy modeler.
Sensitivity analysis shall be used to evaluate potential energy efficiency measures, comparing assemblies and technologies in relation to
capital costs, energy cost saving, and payback periods. Selected electrical and mechanical systems shall integrate with the building control
system, to facilitate effective, long-term facility operation and lifecycle utility savings. Renewable energy options will be evaluated for
payback periods, and tied into protocols for commissioning, energy metering, and building education.
Interior surfaces shall be selected based on contribution to passive light distribution throughout the space. Finish selections will favour
surfaces and materials that disperse light and reduce lighting densities. Light colour and reflective finishes shall be selected for areas such
as ceilings, raised surfaces and transitional spaces, to prevent issue of glare and heat gain, while maximizing light transmission within
occupied areas.
Provision of quality views to the exterior will ensure that each resident can benefit from the physiological and phycological impact that a
visual connection to the outdoors provides.
5. Coordinate with Commissioning Agent and Mechanical Consultant to ensure site controls are in place prior to execution of
commissioning activities and pre-occupancy IAQ Management Strategy (Air Testing)
The LEED Toolsuite shall be utilized by the Contractor for ease of review, approval, monitoring and tracking of associated LEED construction
elements (materials, systems and processes) throughout the project.
All documents are protected and controlled, and shall be maintained in hard copy and in secure electronic project management systems by
the LEED Consultant and the Contractor as specified.
The complete LEED Submittal Package will be provided electronically to the CaGBC within the prescribed timeline from Substantial
Completion. The LEED Consultant shall manage documentation, clarifications, audits and communications throughout the LEED Certification
process, including notification to the Client of Project LEED Submittal, receipt of CaGBC Review Responses, and ultimately, LEEDv4 Silver
Certification.
1 INTEGRATIVE PROCESS C
Design discussion confirmed commitment to sustainability through ongoing coordination and evaluation of green
features. Analysis of water and energy use and reduction must impact design decisions in quantifiable way.
LEED 1Scorecard
4 ACCESS TOSummary
QUALITY TRANSIT C
Existing municipal transit does not provide the requisite number of weekday and weekend trips. The Seniors
shuttle may not be used to earn this Credit. Transit frequency will be investigated further with the HMB.
1 BICYCLE FACILITIES C
The project is not located within 180m of a bicycle network.
1 GREEN VEHICLES C
Infrastructure to support the charging of electric vehicles was considered cost prohibitive and unnecessary in
terms of the rarity of alternatively-fuelled vehicles in the project’s remote urban area.
SUSTAINABLE SITES
Y CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION P
An erosion and sedimentation control drawing, plan and associated processes and controls adhering to either
the US EPA Construction General Permit, or the most stringent CanadianLEED CERTIFICATION STRATEGY | 06 Nov 2017
standard, will be developed by the
civil engineer and implemented by the contractor throughout construction. Monitoring and photographs shall
be undertaken by the General Contractor as required for this Prerequisite.
1 SITE ASSESSMENT C
A site assessment consisting of review of topographic, geologic, biologic, climatic and anthropogenic elements
will be conducted and documented in relation to influencing project design.
1 OPEN SPACE C
The project will provide outdoor vegetated space greater than or equal to 30% of the total site area.
2 1 RAINWATER MANAGEMENT C
Civil calculations will determine whether at least 95th percentile (2 points) or 98th percentile (3 points) of the
annual rainfall events can be managed on site by vegetation and other low-impact development strategies.
Focus will be given to utilizing vegetated areas as biorientation features to allow absorption and infiltration of
stormwater on site.
WATER EFFICIENCY
Y OUTDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION P
No irrigation will be provided – this complies with Option 1. The landscape will also be designed to require no
irrigation system beyond a 2-year establishment period.
2 1 3 INDOOR Design WATER USE REDUCTION Development Report C January 2018 105
Further incremental reduction in potable water use will be targeted. A minimum 30% (2 points) will be targeted
through water efficient fixture selection. 35% = 3 points, 40% = 4 points, 45% = 5 points, 50% = 6 points.
A
Allpermanent water meter
toilets, showerheads and(measuring total potable
private lavatory faucetswater useWaterSense
shall be for the building and or
labelled site) will be installed.
equivalent.
2Y OUTDOOR WATER
BUILDING LEVEL USE REDUCTION
WATER METERING P
No irrigation system will be provided. The landscape will also be designed to reduce outdoor water use.
A permanent water meter (measuring total potable water use for the building and site) will be installed.
LEED Scorecard Summary
22 1 3 OUTDOOR INDOOR WATER WATER USE
USEREDUCTION
REDUCTION PC
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2 1 3 INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION C
2 COOLING
Further incremental TOWER
reduction WATER USE
in potable water use will be targeted. A minimum 30% (2 points) will be targeted C
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evaporative condenser in which to limit cooling cycles and associated blowdown of chemical concentrates.
2 COOLING TOWER WATER USE C
1
A one-time WATER
potable METERING
water analysis will not be conducted as the facility will not have a cooling tower or C
Submeters may be provided for specified uses including domestic hot water boiler and process
evaporative condenser in which to limit cooling cycles and associated blowdown of chemical concentrates. water (laundry,
kitchen). At least 2 uses must be sub-metered. This strategy will be further analysed and determined in
1
conjunction WATER
with METERINGEngineer.
the Mechanical C
Submeters may be provided for specified uses including domestic hot water boiler and process water (laundry,
kitchen). At least 2 uses must be sub-metered. This strategy will be further analysed and determined in
conjunction with the Mechanical Engineer.
5 Design
1 ENHANCED COMMISSIONING &Development
ENVELOPE COMMISSIONING Report C January 2018 106
Additional commissioning tasks shall be undertaken including: review of LEED construction documents
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construction submittals, verification of operator training, verification of seasonal testing, verification of
LEED Scorecard Summary
Y FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT P
No chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) based refrigerants will be used in the HVAC&R systems.
2 DEMAND RESPONSE C
A demand-response program is not currently available, and the building occupancy type does not support load
shifting or shedding. This Credit will not be pursued.
Y Design
ENVIRONMENTAL Development
TOBACCO SMOKE CONTROL Report P January 2018 109
Smoking shall be prohibited inside the building. Smoking shall be prohibited outside the building, except in
designate smoking areas the prescribed 7.5m distance away from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
LEED Scorecard Summary
Y MINIMUM INDOOR AIR QUALITY PERFORMANCE P
Ventilation design shall meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2010 Section 4-7.
1 Design
THERMAL COMFORT Development Report C January 2018 110
Identified as a critical priority, the project shall be designed to meet the occupant thermal comfort conditions
of ASHRAE 55-2010 or the ISO and CEN Standards for thermal environments. The calculations shall be
performed by the Mechanical Engineer.
1 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ) MANAGEMENT PLAN C
An IAQ Management Plan shall be developed by the design team and implemented by the General Contractor.
Regular inspections and photographs are required for achievement of this Credit.
1 THERMAL COMFORT C
Identified as a critical priority, the project shall be designed to meet the occupant thermal comfort conditions
of ASHRAE 55-2010 or the ISO and CEN Standards for thermal environments. The calculations shall be
performed by the Mechanical Engineer.
1 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING C
The project shall include responsive lighting controls for 90% of occupants. Light controls shall enable at least 3
lighting levels (on, off, dim). Multioccupant spaces shall be fit with multizone controls. An additional point for
providing 4 of 9 light quality strategies may be pursued following consultant with the electrical designer.
2 1 DAYLIGHT C
Daylight simulation will demonstrate that required illuminance of 300lux-3000lux will be met
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of occupied floor area (75% - 1 point, 90% - 2 points). Glare-control devices will be provided in occupied spaces.
1 QUALITY VIEWS C
The project shall be designed such that a direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing will be achieved
for 75% of all regularly occupied floor areas.
1 ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE C
For all occupied spaces, requisite HVAC noise thresholds, reverberation times, sound isolation and sound
masking shall be met through acoustic analysis and selection of appropriate materials and installation methods.
INNOVATON IN DESIGN
Innovation in Design (ID) credits provide opportunities to achieve exceptional performance above established
LEED requirements, apply Credits from other LEED Rating Systems, and showcase progressive performance
strategies not addressed by the LEED Rating System. Options to be discussed in future design meetings:
1 ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE C
LEED Scorecard
For all occupied Summary
spaces, requisite HVAC noise thresholds, reverberation times, sound isolation and sound
masking shall be met through acoustic analysis and selection of appropriate materials and installation methods.
INNOVATON IN DESIGN
Innovation in Design (ID) credits provide opportunities to achieve exceptional performance above established
LEED requirements, apply Credits from other LEED Rating Systems, and showcase progressive performance
strategies not addressed by the LEED Rating System. Options to be discussed in future design meetings:
1 1 1 Innovation to be determined C
Potential pilot credit options will be evaluated (e.g. possibility of using 100% ‘legal’ wood as defined by LEED).
REGIONAL PRIORITY
Regional Priority (RP) credits allow teams in unique geographic regions to be recognized for outstanding effort
in reducing the impacts of their project in relation to limitations, challenges and environmental priorities specific
to that region. Autumn Glen Lodge is in an area classified as Prairies-Urban. Once the base Credit is achieved, the
corresponding RP credits are automatically awarded. Feasible options were identified: