A Source Book on Building Systems Performance

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Content

Part 1: Introduction to Commissioning

Introduction to Part 11

Acronyms List2

Definition of Commissioning2

- What Exactly is Building Commissioning?2

Commissioning Approaches3

Benefits of Commissioning4

- Proper and Efficient Equipment Operation4

- Improved Coordination Between Design, Construction and Occupancy5

- Improved Indoor Air Quality, Comfort and Productivity5

- Liability Related to Indoor Air Quality8

- Reduced Operation and Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Costs8

- The Bottom Line9

Costs of Building Commissioning9

Savings from Building Commissioning9

Commissioning Case Studies11

- Fresno Community Regional Medical Center Commissioning Project11

- State of California‘s Capitol Area East End Project, Block 225,

California Department of Education12

- San Francisco International Airport Aviation Museum13

Selecting a Commissioning Provider13

- Independent Third Party Under Contract to the Owner14

- Architect or Design Engineer Overseeing the Commissioning Process15

- Contractor15

- Commissioning Provider Qualifications16

- Optional Qualifications17

The Commissioning Team19

- Building Owner/Property Manager20

- Commissioning Provider20

- Design Professionals21

- Installing Contractors and Manufacturer Representatives21

- Facility Manager/Building Operator21

- Testing Specialists22

Commissioning Phases22

- Predesign Phase22

- Design Phase23

- Construction Phase24

- Warranty Phase27

When Does Commissioning End?28

Operation and Maintenance for Persistence28

- Good Operation and Maintenance Begins During Design28

- Operation and Maintenance Manuals29

- Training30

- Preventive Maintenance32

Part 2: Commissioning Guide for Design Professionals Introduction to Part 237

- What Is Building Commissioning?37

- A Brief History39

- Who Takes Advantage of Commissioning?40

- Why Should Designers Be Involved?41

- What Does This Guide Include?42

Acronyms List42

Commissioning and Green Buildings42

How Designers Benefit from Commissioning46

- A Team Approach46

- Coordination Among Designers, Builders and Owners46

- Designs Work in the Field47

- Designers Save Time48

- Early Detection Saves Money49

- Designers Gain an Ally50

- Reduced Claims50

- Increased Customer Satisfaction51

Benefits During Construction51

- Reduced Litigation Exposure51

- Increased Designer Profits53

Who Provides Commissioning Services?54

Provider Qualifications54

- Recommended Minimum Qualifications55

- Optional Qualifications55

Who Manages the Commissioning Contract?56

- Independent Third Party Under Contract to the Owner56

- Architect or Design Engineer56

- Contractor57

Commissioning and Design-Build Projects57

Project Phases and Commissioning58

- 1. Pre-design Phase58

- 2. Design Phase60

- 3. Construction Phase63

- 4. Post-acceptance/Warranty Phase66

Commissioning Team: Roles and Responsibilities67

- The Design Professional68

- Selected Commissioning Tasks for Designers69

- Commissioning Provider72

- Other Team Members74

Marketing Commissioning Services to Your Clients74

Commissioning References and Resources76

Reference Notes80

Glossary81

Appendix 1 - Sample Request for Proposal85

Appendix 2 - Sample Verification Checklist93

Appendix 3 - Sample Functional Test Plan99

Appendix 4 - How to Develop a Commissioning Plan105

Appendix 5 - Design Documentation Necessary for Commissioning109

Appendix 6 - Specification Language for “Commissioning-Friendly” Features .121

CONTENT .2

1 BACKGROUND .4

1.1 Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) overview4

1.2 Population and climate change .7

1.3 The building and construction sector .8

2 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE MEASUREMENTS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES

IN BUILDINGS.10

3. APPROACHES FOR THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GASES IN BUILDINGS .14

3.1 General Approaches.14

Renewable Materials.17

Building Size and Shape .18

Climate Responsive Design.18

3.2 Design Approaches.19

3.2.1 Structural Design and Building Materials 20

3.2.1.1 Interaction between building materials and spatial structures.20

3.2.1.2 Materials for specific spatial structures.21

3.2.1.3 Conventional building materials and related GHG Emissions25

3.2.1.4 “Alternative” building materials and related GHG Emissions.27

3.2.1.5 Combination of Alternative and Common building materials 33

3.2.1.6 Local Materials .33

3.2.1.7 Proportion of a building’s life phases on the total GHG emissions 34

3.2.1.8 Multifunctional Design .35

3.2.1.9 Durability 38

3.2.1.10 Maintenance.40

3.2.1.11 Lifespan – Reuse and Recycling40

3.2.1.11.1 Reuse of components42

3.2.1.11.2 Recycling of building materials.43

3.2.1.11.2.1 Recycling materials made of residual building materials 43

3.2.1.11.2.2 Recycling materials made of industrial by-products44

3.2.1.11.2.3 Recycling materials made of other products, e.g. consumer goods .44

3.2.2 Climate Responsive Building Design 45

3.2.2.1 Introduction.45

3.2.2.2 Basic principles of Climate responsive building.46

3.2.2.3 Climate Factors .48

3.2.2.4 Climate zones and structural requirements .48

3.2.2.4.1 Hot and Humid Climate Zones50

3.2.2.4.2 Arid Climate Zones .55

3.2.2.4.3 The Temperate Climate Zones 60

3.2.2.4.4 The Cold Climate Zones .65

3.2.2.5 Data and Planning Tools.69

3.2.2.5 .1 Collation of Information69

3.2.2.5 .2 Analysis of collated information and building design.71

3.2.3 Energy efficient building conditioning measures and building services engineering 72

3.2.3.1 Natural Lighting72

3.2.3.2 Artificial Lighting .80

3.2.3.3 Natural Ventilation81

3.2.3.4 Mechanical Ventilation:83

3.2.3.5 Cooling, Heating and Air Conditioning 84

3.2.3.5 .1 Cooling techniques86

3.2.3.5 .1.1 Evaporative Cooling .87

3.2.3.5 .1.2 Ground Cooling 89

3.2.3.5 .1.3 Radiative Cooling .90