Aesthetics in a High-Performing Building How Beauty Blends with Energy Savings

Aesthetics in a High-Performing Building How Beauty Blends with Energy Savings

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon

April 14, 2016

Jonah Cohen

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon

Design Team

• Architect: Hacker

• Landscape Architect: Walker Macy

• Structural: Walker Engineering

• MEP/Lighting: PAE/Luma

• Sustainability: Vidas Architecture

• Acoustics: Listen

• Inter. Furnishings: Deca/Steele Assoc.

• Civil: D'agostino, Parker

• Owner’s Rep Marino Consulting

Sustainable adjective sus·tain·able \sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl\

Simple Definition Able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed Involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources Able to last or continue for a long time

Unitarian Universalist Principles

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

http://www.uua.org/beliefs/principles/282067.shtml







Unitarian Universalist Principles

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. 8th Principle: Unitarians employ very unique Principles of Democracy and Universal Consensus









ASPIRATIONS OF OUR NEW HOME

• Warm, Inviting, and Welcoming

• Nourishes our Spirituality

• Supports Connections Within Our Congregation

• Encourages Life Long Discovery, Curiosity, and Creativity

• Respectful of and Connected to Nature

• Imbued with Natural Light and Fresh Air

• Exemplar of Meaningful Sustainability

• Gracefully Adapts to Our Growth

• Enduring and Easy to Maintain

• Highly Functional and Universally Accessible

• Maximizes Value within our Resources

• Serves Our Greater Community

• Reflects Unitarian Universalist Principles

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon:

Sustainability Concepts & Applications

PRESENTED TO: ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON

PRESENTED BY:

Marc Brune, PE, Senior Associate

Holistic Approach to Passive Design Six Steps

1. Set Inspiring Goals

Net Zero Ready

BHAG – Big Harry Audacious Goal

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Average Building(Energystar Target

Finder 50)

Likely Code Building Energy Star Architecture 2030 Net Zero with 50%Roof Coverage

Net Zero EUI

Arch 2030 EUI

Energy Star EUI

Benchmark EUI

Regional Average

Electricity Usage

Natural Gas Usage

$13,000

$11,000

$9,000

$5,000

2. Analyze the Climate Typical Bldg No Heating or Cooling Zone

2. Analyze the Climate Typical Bldg No Heating or Cooling Zone

COLD WINTER DESIGN: ~5F SUMMER DESIGN ~93F

2. Analyze the Climate Optimizing Passive Solar

3. Reduce Loads Summer Shading

Fans 5%

3. Reduce Loads Mass Walls

Fans 5%

3. Reduce Energy Use Envelope

Fans 5%

Building Element Parameter 2010 Oregon Energy Code Proposed BuildingPercent Better

than Code

Type Attic Insulation above roof

Minimum Insulation R-21 R-38

Maximum U-Value 0.048 0.026

Type Lightweight Lightweight

Minimum Insulation R-13 + R-3.8ci R-8ci + R-21 2x6 Wood Framing

Maximum U-Value 0.064 0.037

Type Non-metal framing

U-value 0.46 0.46

SGHC 0.4 0.4

Type Heated Heated

Minimum Insulation R-15 for 24" R-15 for 24"Slab On Grade

Roof

Walls

Vertical Glazing

46%

42%

0%

Compact Fluorescent

Incandescent LED

3. Reduce Loads Lighting

3. Reduce Loads Lighting

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w/s

f

1985

UUFCO ~0.6 W/SF

4. Choose Efficient Systems Variable Speed Air source Heat Pump

Fans 5%

4. Choose Efficient Systems Heat Recovery

Fans 5%

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4. Choose Efficient Systems Thermal Comfort

4. Choose Efficient Systems

Fans 5%


Fans 5%

Radiant Heating/Cooling Floor


Fans 5%

Energy Results

$19,000 ANNUAL ENERGY COST SAVINGS FROM CODE BASELINE

5. Integrate Renewables Solar Energy, Rain, Geothermal, Wind

5. Opt For Renewables 5. Integrate Renewables

5. Opt For Renewables 5. Integrate Renewables

~80 kW PV Array Needed Zero Energy Operation 4,300 SF

Questions?

Marc Brune, PE, Senior Associate

[email protected]

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central

Oregon A Progression of Construction By

Introduction

Plan ahead for optimal results

• Excavation bid documents defined expected care for the site.

Forward thinking and planning in advance is the key to exceptional results

A more typical construction site!

Protection of the natural site

All trees near construction activity

were protected

Trees that were removed were

salvaged for reuse.

Prior to excavation road edges are protected.

Preparations were made for utilities & for concrete footings…

Footings were protected from the elements

Footings formed Utilities

placed

Reusable Formwork was erected to pour the concrete mass wall…

Wood block-outs shaped the mass wall openings

Cranes were used to place the gang forms

Winter weather? It happened!

The sun came out again, and we got busy installing radiant floors and pouring slabs.

Slabs were water cured

PEX radiant floors fed by electric heat pump

units provide space conditioning without the use of fossil fuels

Going vertical with wood framing was the next step

Natural Areas are still roped of to keep the impact of large work crews, equipment and vehicle parking minimized.

Structural steel elements help support the larger elements of the building.

One great door frame being installed

Steel and wood develop the dynamic shape of the building inspired by the

Central Oregon Landscape.

Masonry walls were built within the natural landscape that represent uplifted

native rock. Not anything specified but masons traditionally use excess material to fill non–visible area of their work.

Fenced off areas still protecting the natural beauty of the site.

Quality Control • Under-slab insulation and vapor barrier • Weather resistive barriers • Thermal insulation at building walls • Rain screen installation • Roofing and insulation

Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Quality Control • Mechanical pipe hanging methods • Pipe insulation • Duct insulation • Leak testing • Equipment selection, submittals and field validation • Duct routing choices utilizing SMACNA standards • Jurisdictional inspection coordination

Back inside, HVAC duct and copper lines were being installed.

A TPO roof membrane was put on.

Exterior Tyvek, rigid insulation & furring clips were being installed around the

complete building perimeter. Inside, foam insulation was applied to the ceilings.

Earth Advantage Field Verification -GC Role: Via the submittal process we Track: · Recycled materials (MA-01/04/07) · Locally sourced materials (MA-01/04/07) · Reduced Urea Formaldehyde Wood Products (HE-06) · Utilize sustainable timber (MA-12-14) · Utilize only Low-Emitting Interior Paints & Coatings/Adhesive, Sealants, carpets & Pads/Insulation (HE-02, HE-04) · Made sure all materials matched specifications or that alternates maintained compliance with EA requirements Via Closeout Process we: · Provide Owner Training (EN-07) · Provide Owner Documentation (EN-07) · Construction Certification and Acceptance Testing (EN-04/11) Via Daily Log and Site Walks we: · Uphold Storm Water Pollution Prevention (WA-05) · Indoor Air Quality best practices (HE-01) · Recycling of building materials including wood, metal, cardboard & plastics (MA-03/05/08) · Stockpiled topsoil (LA-02)

Great Doors

Commissioning

Process validates that all MEP systems are operating efficiently as designed.

Process is a 3rd party inspection of installed MEP systems

Thank you

Questions?

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