(2332,3,'2022-04-26 15:06:25','2022-04-26 15:06:25','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"NJ Green Building Manual\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" width=\"100%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"center\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"> What is the NJ Green Building Manual?</h2>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\"#7CDA24\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"50px\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid mpc-row\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-446226751b8576a\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The New Jersey Green Building Manual (NJGBM) is a resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, siting, transportation, and human health. 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The Manual captures advances in smart infrastructure, healthy buildings, and features New Jersey specific <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/case-studies/\">case studies</a> including those on <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"center\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Types</h2>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=\"#75C044\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"50px\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#FAF9F9\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"1200px\" custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p><a href=\"/new-commercial\"><img class=\"wp-image-461 alignnone 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image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/building-information-modeling-bim/\">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment 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toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<strong>Envelope</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-orientation/\">Building Orientation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-natural-ventilation/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-thermal-mass/\">Thermal Massing</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Energy Supply</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-biomass-energy-systems/\">Biomass Energy Systems</a></li>\n	<li><a 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title=\"Energy\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><strong>Envelope</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-sustainable-materials/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-cool-roofs/\">Cool Roofs</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-insulation/\">Insulation</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-chilled-beams/\">Chilled Beams</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-combined-heat-and-power-chp/\">Combined Heat and Power (CHP)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-demand-control-ventilation/\">Demand Control Ventilation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-recovery-systems/\">Energy Recovery Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-thermal-energy-storage/\">Thermal Energy Storage</a></li>\n<li><a 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image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operations & Maintenance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe038;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load 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background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Building Performance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf080;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-smart-meters/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" 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global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_portfolio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Commercial','','inherit','closed','closed','','659-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:15:25','2022-04-26 15:15:25','',659,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2336',0,'revision','',0),(2337,3,'2022-04-26 15:17:36','2022-04-26 15:17:36','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Biomass Energy Systems\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is a Biomass Energy System?</strong></h2>\n<p>Biomass energy systems utilize biomass, a renewable resource, to power facility heating, electric power generation, or combined heat and power (CHP) systems (see <em>Combined Heat and Power (CHP)</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> Biomass sources include organic material such as plant matter, wood, waste wood, residue from agriculture or forestry and organic matter from municipal or industrial waste. Fumes from landfills such as methane, a natural gas, provide biomass for electricity generation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_190\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"754\"]<img class=\"wp-image-190 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Biomass-Energy-Systems-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Monmouth County’s 1 MW biopower project (Source: NJ Clean Energy).\" width=\"754\" height=\"552\" /> Figure 1 – Monmouth County’s 1 MW biopower project (Source: NJ Clean Energy).[/caption]\n<div id=\"attachment_378\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"> </div>\n<p>According to the Rutgers EcoComplex’s Assessment of Biomass Energy Potential in New Jersey:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid waste makes up 72% of biomass. Agriculture and forestry management also produce potential sources of biomass.</li>\n<li>Technologies for converting solid waste to biomass include combustion, gasification and anaerobic digestion.</li>\n<li>The counties of central and northeastern New Jersey contain the largest biomass concentrations.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Biomass Energy Systems  </strong></h2>\n<p>Direct-fired combustion is the most common method of producing heat and electricity from biomass.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a> Commercial scale facilities typically use woody biomass in the form of whole logs or firewood, wood chips, and wood pellets. Two types of chip-fired direct combustion systems include fixed-bed and atmospheric fluidized-bed systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>A direct combustion system burns biomass to generate hot gas, which provides heat directly or feeds biomass into a boiler to generate hot water or steam. In a boiler system, the steam provides heat for process or space heating. It can also transfer heat to a facility through typical space heating methods. In a combined heat and power system (CHP), the boiler produces steam to run a turbine and power a generator to produce electricity. Excess steam and hot water support heating applications. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems significantly increase overall energy efficiency to approximately 80%, from the standard biomass electricity-only systems with efficiencies of approximately 20%.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a> Cost-effect biomass energy systems utilize both electricity production and thermal energy.</p>\n<p>See <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/technologies/biopower/biopower\">NJ’s Clean Energy Program: Biopower</a> to find out more about the types of biomass energy systems currently supported in New Jersey. Installing a biomass energy system requires professional expertise. Evaluate the facility’s waste stream to identify opportunities to convert waste into energy.</p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/combined-heat-power/combined-heat-power\">NJ Office of Clean Energy’s Combined Heat and Power Program</a> also offers incentives for CHP systems, with bonus incentives for CHP systems fueled by renewable fuel sources.</p>\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.biomasscenter.org/resource-library/case-studies\">Biomass Energy Resource Center (BERC)</a></p>\n<p>With funding from the US DOE, the Biomass Energy Resource Center (BERC) developed a series of case studies illustrating the design and operational experiences of various community-scale facilities, including businesses, campuses, community buildings, schools, housing and government facilities, that employ biomass systems in the US, Canada, Europe, and Scandinavia.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/files/file/casestudy07_rex_lumber.pdf\">The Rex Lumber Company, Englishtown, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>The Rex Lumber Company, with a rebate for nearly 50% from the NJ Clean Energy Program, replaced a natural gas system with a wood-waste boiler biomass system to heat its kilns.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Using biomass for energy turns waste into resources, provides a renewable source of electricity and reduces the use of and dependency on fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing fuel supply security. Biomass powered CHP technologies have the added benefit of generating both low-carbon electricity and low-carbon heat, further increasing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions by utilizing waste heat and using fuel more efficiently.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a> Biomass reduces waste management costs like tipping fees while promoting local business and farming. Replacing up to 20% of fossil fuel such as coal with bio-fuel also reduces nitrous oxides, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide emissions. Capturing methane, a gas emitted by the decomposition of waste 28-36 times stronger than carbon dioxide, reduces emissions of a significant greenhouse gas.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The economics of biomass power generation depends on the availability of a predictable, local, sustainably-sourced, low-cost and long-term feedstock supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a> Differences in feedstock chemical composition impact the cost of the feedstock. For example, waste produced due to industrial processes can have a zero or even negative cost by avoiding waste disposal charges. Likewise, prices for dedicated energy crops can spike due to low productivity and high transportation costs. Lower cost options may include agricultural, and forestry residues collected and transported over short distances or available locally as a by-product.</p>\n<p>The wide range of bioenergy-fired power generation technologies translates into a broad range of installed costs. For example, installation costs for biomass heating plants average between $500 to $1500 per kW-thermal of installed heating rate capacity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a> Installation for small-scale biomass electric plants typically cost between $3,000 to $4,000 per kW.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<p>Fixed operations and maintenance (O&amp;M) costs, such as labor, scheduled maintenance, routine component or equipment replacement, and insurance for bioenergy power plants typically range from 2-6% of total installed costs per year, while variable O&amp;M costs average 0.005/KWh.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Biomass offers several resiliency benefits including the ability to stockpile fuel for emergencies.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a> Plans to recover, segregate, and process biomass fuel locally makes downed biomass from fallen trees and vegetation caused by storms and natural disasters a cost-saving resource rather than a post-disaster clean-up expense.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a> Making use of downed biomass also frees up time and money for other recovery efforts, while at the same time providing short to long-term backup power for critical infrastructure and emergency services.</p>\n<p>Biomass energy systems with off-grid or islanding capabilities and thermal energy storage provide enhanced energy independence, security, and reliability in the event of natural disasters and security threats while also helping to manage peak demand and lower utility costs throughout the year via demand response programs (see <em>Thermal Energy Storage, Battery Storage and Back-up Power Generation, Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn15\" name=\"_ednref15\">[15]</a> Biomass-fired CHP systems promote the renewable energy industry in New Jersey by utilizing renewable sources of fuel, providing backup power and balancing the supply and demand of electricity from variable renewables such as wind and solar.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_edn16\" name=\"_ednref16\">[16]</a> A form of distributed energy generation, biomass-fired CHP systems support the development and integration of microgrids and the broader smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources and energy storage.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG): Biomass to Heat. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat</a> (accessed April 30, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> NJ Clean Energy Program. “Biopower.” <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/technologies/biopower/biopower\">http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/technologies/biopower/biopower</a> (accessed April 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> Rutgers EcoComplex: Assessment of Biomass Energy Potential in New Jersey. Version 2.0 Updated July 2015. <a href=\"http://bioenergy.rutgers.edu/biomass-energy-potential/\">http://bioenergy.rutgers.edu/biomass-energy-potential/</a> (accessed April 30, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> WBDG: Biomass for Electricity Production <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-electricity-generation\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-electricity-generation</a> (accessed April 30, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> International Energy Agency (IEA). 2011. Co-generation and Renewables – Solutions for a low-carbon energy future. <a href=\"https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/CoGeneration_RenewablesSolutionsforaLowCarbonEnergyFuture.pdf\">https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/CoGeneration_RenewablesSolutionsforaLowCarbonEnergyFuture.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 9, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> US EPA. <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/lmop/basic-information-about-landfill-gas\">https://www.epa.gov/lmop/basic-information-about-landfill-gas</a> (accessed April 30, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA). Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2017 <a href=\"http://www.irena.org/publications/2018/Jan/Renewable-power-generation-costs-in-2017\">http://www.irena.org/publications/2018/Jan/Renewable-power-generation-costs-in-2017</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> WBDG. Biomass from Heating. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> WBDG. Biomass from Electricity. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-electricity-generation\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-electricity-generation</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> IREA. Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2017 <a href=\"http://www.irena.org/publications/2018/Jan/Renewable-power-generation-costs-in-2017\">http://www.irena.org/publications/2018/Jan/Renewable-power-generation-costs-in-2017</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> WBDG. Biomass from Heating. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref15\" name=\"_edn15\">[15]</a> Woody Biomass Utilization Working Group (WBUG). Benefits of Biomass.  <a href=\"https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/Woody_Biomass/index.shtml\">https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/Woody_Biomass/index.shtml</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biomass-energy-systems/#_ednref16\" name=\"_edn16\">[16]</a> International Energy Agency (IEA). 2011. Co-generation and Renewables – Solutions for a low-carbon energy future. <a href=\"https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/CoGeneration_RenewablesSolutionsforaLowCarbonEnergyFuture.pdf\">https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/CoGeneration_RenewablesSolutionsforaLowCarbonEnergyFuture.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 9, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-combined-heat-and-power-chp/\">Combined Heat and Power (CHP)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-thermal-energy-storage/\">Thermal Energy Storage</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://bioenergy.rutgers.edu/biomass-energy-potential/default.asp\">Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station – Assessment of Biomass Energy Potential in New Jersey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/Woody_Biomass/index.shtml\">Federal Woody Biomass Utilization Working Group (WBUG</a>)</li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.irena.org/\">International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA)</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.irena.org/publications/2018/Jan/Renewable-power-generation-costs-in-2017\">Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2017</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.iea.org/\">International Energy Agency (IEA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/programs/renewable-energy-incentive-program/for-customers\">NJ Clean Energy: Getting Started</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/technologies/biopower/biopower\">NJ’s Clean Energy Program – Biopower</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/combined-heat-power/combined-heat-power\">NJ’s Clean Energy Program – CHP</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://bioenergy.rutgers.edu/\">Sustainable Energy Working Group</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>US Department of Energy</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy\">Bioenergy Technologies Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://bioenergykdf.net/\">Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework (KDF)</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-electricity-generation\">Biomass for Electricity</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/biomass-heat\">Biomass for Heat</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Biomass Energy Systems','','inherit','closed','closed','','1468-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:17:36','2022-04-26 15:17:36','',1468,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2337',0,'revision','',0),(2339,3,'2022-04-26 15:40:26','2022-04-26 15:40:26','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Existing Commercial Buildings\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The Manual supports the greening of existing commercial buildings, which continue to represent untapped potential in common green building areas such as energy efficiency, environmental performance, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.</p>\n<p>The Manual organizes existing commercial building upgrade strategies by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.” Each strategy includes a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, New Jersey specific examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Planning & Site Design\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf568;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-life-cycle-costs-analysis-lcca/\">Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis (LCCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-re-commissioning/\">Re-Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Sustainable Sites\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-site-and-stormwater-management/\">Site and Stormwater Management</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf5ba;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"]<h2>Energy <br />&amp; Resilience</h2>[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Envelope\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf17a;||fa||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-air-infiltration/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-exterior-walls/\">Exterior Wall Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-roof-replacements-and-upgrades/\">Roof Replacement and Upgrades</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-windows-and-skylights/\">Windows and Skylights</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Lighting\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0eb;||fa||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-light-pollution-reduction/\">Light Pollution Reduction</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"HVAC\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf3fd;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-chilled-beams/\">Chilled Beams</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-demand-control-ventilation/\">Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-properly-sized-high-performance-hvac-equipment-and-controls/\">High-Performance HVAC Equipment and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-variable-frequency-drives/\">Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Energy Supply\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-combined-heat-and-power-chp/\">Combined Heat and Power (CHP)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-green-power/\">Green Power</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-thermal-energy-storage/\">Thermal Energy Storage</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-on-site-renewable-energy-systems/\">On-site Renewable Energy and Geothermal Systems</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Back-up Systems\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf242;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/\">Emergency Water Supply and Storage</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Environment & Health\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf21e;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Water\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf043;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-on-site-alternative-water-reuse/\">On-site Alternative Water Reuse</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-high-efficiency-water-heaters/\">High-Efficiency Water Heaters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-indoor-water-conservation/\">Indoor Water Conservation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Waste & Materials\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/ec-construction-and-demolition-cd-waste/\">Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/ec-safe-non-toxic-materials/\">Non-Toxic Materials</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/ec-source-reduction-and-recycling/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/ec-sustainable-materials/\">Sustainable Materials</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Indoor Air Quality\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf863;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-entryway-systems-2/\">Entryway Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-integrated-pest-management/\">Integrated Pest Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-moisture-control/\">Moisture Control</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-natural-ventilation-2/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Occupant Health and Productivity\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf406;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-acoustic-comfort/\">Acoustic Comfort</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-active-living/\">Active Living</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-biophilic-design/\">Biophilic Design</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-flexible-workspaces/\">Flexible Workspaces</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-individual-comfort-controls/\">Individual Comfort Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-views-and-operable-windows/\">Views and Operable Windows</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf201;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"]<h2>Building<br />Performance</h2>[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operations & Maintenance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf274;||fa||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-energy-star-equipment-and-plug-loads/\">ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-preventative-maintenance/\">Preventative Maintenance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-operator-and-occupant-training/\">Operator and Occupant Training</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-recycling-centers/\">Recycling Centers</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Evaluation\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf080;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-re-commissioning/\">Re-Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Smart Infrastructure\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1eb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-grid-integrated-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/ec-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/\">Solar Islanding and Microgrid Ready Solar PV</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.03)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Case Studies</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"30%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_portfolio fullwidth=\"off\" include_categories=\"4\" show_categories=\"off\" show_pagination=\"off\" hover_overlay_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.5)\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_portfolio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Existing Commercial','','inherit','closed','closed','','1013-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:40:26','2022-04-26 15:40:26','',1013,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2339',0,'revision','',0),(2340,3,'2022-04-26 15:54:14','2022-04-26 15:54:14','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Information Modeling (BIM)\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?</h2>\n<p>Building Information Modeling (BIM) forms a digital representation of a residential building’s physical and functional characteristics and calculates information about the building that can be used by all building stakeholders to make decisions about the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of a building throughout its life-cycle.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Combining graphical information, such as plans and elevations, and nongraphical information, such as costs, specifications, schedules and maintenance requirements, into a BIM model results in a single source of information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Large-scale builders, managing large amounts of data, often use BIM as are an increasing number of mid-size and small residential builders.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"968\"]<img class=\"wp-image-20 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NC_BIM_1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)\" width=\"968\" height=\"648\" /> Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)[/caption]\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Building Information Modeling</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Designate a ‘Project BIM Manager’ or a lead design and a lead construction ‘Project BIM Manager’ with knowledge and experience working with BIM and selected software. Provide ongoing BIM training to all building stakeholders responsible for inputting, extracting, modifying, and analyzing the data (see <em><i>Integrated Design Process</i></em> and <em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>).</p>\n<p>The National Institute of Building Science’s, <em><i>The National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO),</i></em> guides building owners on how to incorporate BIM into internal policies and contract documents.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>BIM coordinates information sharing among building stakeholders across multiple project phases that result in more informed decision making and eliminates the re-gathering and re-formatting of building information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> BIM also serves as a “clash detection tool,” by identifying potential design, construction, and operational inconsistencies, and cuts costs and reduces waste by avoiding rework.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of implementing BIM varies widely, depending on the project team’s expertise using BIM, the complexity of the project, and other building process considerations. Costs include training, software, and organizational changes required to implement BIM technology.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Lower building costs and efficient construction timelines often associated with BIM projects can help offset upfront costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>BIM enhances the resiliency of the built environment and construction industry in the “pre-disaster phase and post-disaster phases.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> In the design phase, BIM can conduct scenario forecasting to predict the performance of a facility during emergencies, such as fire, flood, evacuation, and others.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> BIM can also enhance the post-disaster phase, for example, by providing building information to first responders and allowing them to direct building occupants to the nearest exit.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. 2011. “BIM Project Execution Planning Guide – Version 2.1. Pennsylvania State University.” <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. National BIM Guide for Owners <a href=\"https://www.nibs.org/news/national-bim-guide-owners-now-available-public-review\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Jeff Marcus. “NAHB: More builders, architects are betting on BIM.” Construction Dive.  Dec 15, 2016 <a href=\"https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/\">https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/</a> (accessed March 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. “National BIM Guide for Owners.” <a href=\"https://www.nibs.org/news/national-bim-guide-owners-now-available-public-review\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences – Whole Building Design Guide – Building Information Modeling (BIM) <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/bim\">https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Jonathan Boone. 2017. “Building Information Modeling becomes everyday business.” US Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Information Technology Laboratory. <a href=\"https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/\">https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Dippold, Cory. “Effective Implementation of BIM.” November 26, 2008. <em><i>Engineering News-Record</i></em>. <a href=\"http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp\">http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp</a> (accessed March 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences. <em><i>Journal of Building Information Modeling</i></em>. <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/green-engineering\">https://www.epa.gov/green-engineering</a> (accessed March 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017. Building Information Modeling as a Tool for Enhancing Disaster Resilience of the Construction Industry. <em><i> Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series</i></em>. 12(1): 9-18.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20180730021002/https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf\">https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Kreider, Ralph G., and Messner, John I. 2013. “The Uses of BIM: Classifying and Selecting BIM Uses.” Version 0.9, September, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.probuilder.com/bim-home-builders\">BIM for Homebuilders</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/nahb-policies/construction-and-codes/building-information-modeling\">National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nibs.org/news/national-bim-guide-owners-now-available-public-review\">National BIM Guide for Owners (2012) The National Institute of Building Sciences</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/\">National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance®, <em><i>National BIM Standard-United States® Version 3 </i></em>(2015).</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Information Modeling','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-building-information-modeling-bim','','\nhttps://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/','2022-06-23 18:01:11','2022-06-23 18:01:11','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2340',0,'post','',0),(2342,3,'2022-04-26 15:54:14','2022-04-26 15:54:14','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Information Modeling (BIM)\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?</h2>\n<p>Building Information Modeling (BIM) forms a digital representation of a residential building’s physical and functional characteristics and calculates information about the building that can be used by all building stakeholders to make decisions about the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of a building throughout its life-cycle.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Combining graphical information, such as plans and elevations, and nongraphical information, such as costs, specifications, schedules and maintenance requirements, into a BIM model results in a single source of information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Large-scale builders, managing large amounts of data, often use BIM as are an increasing number of mid-size and small residential builders.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"968\"]<img class=\"wp-image-20 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NC_BIM_1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)\" width=\"968\" height=\"648\" /> Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)[/caption]\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Building Information Modeling</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Designate a ‘Project BIM Manager’ or a lead design and a lead construction ‘Project BIM Manager’ with knowledge and experience working with BIM and selected software. Provide ongoing BIM training to all building stakeholders responsible for inputting, extracting, modifying, and analyzing the data (see <em><i>Integrated Design Process</i></em> and <em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>).</p>\n<p>The National Institute of Building Science’s, <em><i>The National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO),</i></em> guides building owners on how to incorporate BIM into internal policies and contract documents.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>BIM coordinates information sharing among building stakeholders across multiple project phases that result in more informed decision making and eliminates the re-gathering and re-formatting of building information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> BIM also serves as a “clash detection tool,” by identifying potential design, construction, and operational inconsistencies, and cuts costs and reduces waste by avoiding rework.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of implementing BIM varies widely, depending on the project team’s expertise using BIM, the complexity of the project, and other building process considerations. Costs include training, software, and organizational changes required to implement BIM technology.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Lower building costs and efficient construction timelines often associated with BIM projects can help offset upfront costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>BIM enhances the resiliency of the built environment and construction industry in the “pre-disaster phase and post-disaster phases.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> In the design phase, BIM can conduct scenario forecasting to predict the performance of a facility during emergencies, such as fire, flood, evacuation, and others.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> BIM can also enhance the post-disaster phase, for example, by providing building information to first responders and allowing them to direct building occupants to the nearest exit.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. 2011. “BIM Project Execution Planning Guide – Version 2.1. Pennsylvania State University.” <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. National BIM Guide for Owners <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Jeff Marcus. “NAHB: More builders, architects are betting on BIM.” Construction Dive.  Dec 15, 2016 <a href=\"https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/\">https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/</a> (accessed March 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. “National BIM Guide for Owners.” <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences – Whole Building Design Guide – Building Information Modeling (BIM) <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim\">https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Jonathan Boone. 2017. “Building Information Modeling becomes everyday business.” US Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Information Technology Laboratory. <a href=\"https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/\">https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Dippold, Cory. “Effective Implementation of BIM.” November 26, 2008. <em><i>Engineering News-Record</i></em>. <a href=\"http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp\">http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp</a> (accessed March 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences. <em><i>Journal of Building Information Modeling</i></em>. <a href=\"https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22\">https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22</a> (accessed March 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017. Building Information Modeling as a Tool for Enhancing Disaster Resilience of the Construction Industry. <em><i> Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series</i></em>. 12(1): 9-18.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf\">https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Kreider, Ralph G., and Messner, John I. 2013. “The Uses of BIM: Classifying and Selecting BIM Uses.” Version 0.9, September, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.probuilder.com/bim-home-builders\">BIM for Homebuilders</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/en/members/committees-and-councils/nahb-global-member/global-opportunities-board/Documents/building-information-modeling-bim.aspx\">National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">National BIM Guide for Owners (2012) The National Institute of Building Sciences</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/\">National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance®, <em><i>National BIM Standard-United States® Version 3 </i></em>(2015).</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Information Modeling','','inherit','closed','closed','','2340-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:54:14','2022-04-26 15:54:14','',2340,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2342',0,'revision','',0),(2343,3,'2022-04-26 15:54:15','2022-04-26 15:54:15','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Information Modeling (BIM)\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?</h2>\n<p>Building Information Modeling (BIM) forms a digital representation of a residential building’s physical and functional characteristics and calculates information about the building that can be used by all building stakeholders to make decisions about the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of a building throughout its life-cycle.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Combining graphical information, such as plans and elevations, and nongraphical information, such as costs, specifications, schedules and maintenance requirements, into a BIM model results in a single source of information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Large-scale builders, managing large amounts of data, often use BIM as are an increasing number of mid-size and small residential builders.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"968\"]<img class=\"wp-image-20 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NC_BIM_1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)\" width=\"968\" height=\"648\" /> Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)[/caption]\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Building Information Modeling</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Designate a ‘Project BIM Manager’ or a lead design and a lead construction ‘Project BIM Manager’ with knowledge and experience working with BIM and selected software. Provide ongoing BIM training to all building stakeholders responsible for inputting, extracting, modifying, and analyzing the data (see <em><i>Integrated Design Process</i></em> and <em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>).</p>\n<p>The National Institute of Building Science’s, <em><i>The National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO),</i></em> guides building owners on how to incorporate BIM into internal policies and contract documents.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>BIM coordinates information sharing among building stakeholders across multiple project phases that result in more informed decision making and eliminates the re-gathering and re-formatting of building information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> BIM also serves as a “clash detection tool,” by identifying potential design, construction, and operational inconsistencies, and cuts costs and reduces waste by avoiding rework.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of implementing BIM varies widely, depending on the project team’s expertise using BIM, the complexity of the project, and other building process considerations. Costs include training, software, and organizational changes required to implement BIM technology.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Lower building costs and efficient construction timelines often associated with BIM projects can help offset upfront costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>BIM enhances the resiliency of the built environment and construction industry in the “pre-disaster phase and post-disaster phases.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> In the design phase, BIM can conduct scenario forecasting to predict the performance of a facility during emergencies, such as fire, flood, evacuation, and others.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> BIM can also enhance the post-disaster phase, for example, by providing building information to first responders and allowing them to direct building occupants to the nearest exit.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. 2011. “BIM Project Execution Planning Guide – Version 2.1. Pennsylvania State University.” <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. National BIM Guide for Owners <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Jeff Marcus. “NAHB: More builders, architects are betting on BIM.” Construction Dive.  Dec 15, 2016 <a href=\"https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/\">https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/</a> (accessed March 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. “National BIM Guide for Owners.” <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences – Whole Building Design Guide – Building Information Modeling (BIM) <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim\">https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Jonathan Boone. 2017. “Building Information Modeling becomes everyday business.” US Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Information Technology Laboratory. <a href=\"https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/\">https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Dippold, Cory. “Effective Implementation of BIM.” November 26, 2008. <em><i>Engineering News-Record</i></em>. <a href=\"http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp\">http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp</a> (accessed March 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences. <em><i>Journal of Building Information Modeling</i></em>. <a href=\"https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22\">https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22</a> (accessed March 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017. Building Information Modeling as a Tool for Enhancing Disaster Resilience of the Construction Industry. <em><i> Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series</i></em>. 12(1): 9-18.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf\">https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Kreider, Ralph G., and Messner, John I. 2013. “The Uses of BIM: Classifying and Selecting BIM Uses.” Version 0.9, September, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.probuilder.com/bim-home-builders\">BIM for Homebuilders</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/en/members/committees-and-councils/nahb-global-member/global-opportunities-board/Documents/building-information-modeling-bim.aspx\">National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">National BIM Guide for Owners (2012) The National Institute of Building Sciences</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/\">National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance®, <em><i>National BIM Standard-United States® Version 3 </i></em>(2015).</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Integrated Design Process','','inherit','closed','closed','','2340-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:54:15','2022-04-26 15:54:15','',2340,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2343',0,'revision','',0),(2344,3,'2022-04-26 15:54:18','2022-04-26 15:54:18','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Information Modeling (BIM)\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?</h2>\n<p>Building Information Modeling (BIM) forms a digital representation of a residential building’s physical and functional characteristics and calculates information about the building that can be used by all building stakeholders to make decisions about the design, construction, maintenance, and operations of a building throughout its life-cycle.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Combining graphical information, such as plans and elevations, and nongraphical information, such as costs, specifications, schedules and maintenance requirements, into a BIM model results in a single source of information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Large-scale builders, managing large amounts of data, often use BIM as are an increasing number of mid-size and small residential builders.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_20\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"968\"]<img class=\"wp-image-20 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NC_BIM_1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)\" width=\"968\" height=\"648\" /> Figure 1 – Building Information Modeling (BIM) from the US General Service Administration. (Source: GSA)[/caption]\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Building Information Modeling</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Designate a ‘Project BIM Manager’ or a lead design and a lead construction ‘Project BIM Manager’ with knowledge and experience working with BIM and selected software. Provide ongoing BIM training to all building stakeholders responsible for inputting, extracting, modifying, and analyzing the data (see <em><i>Integrated Design Process</i></em> and <em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>).</p>\n<p>The National Institute of Building Science’s, <em><i>The National Building Information Modeling Guide for Owners (NBGO),</i></em> guides building owners on how to incorporate BIM into internal policies and contract documents.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>BIM coordinates information sharing among building stakeholders across multiple project phases that result in more informed decision making and eliminates the re-gathering and re-formatting of building information.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> BIM also serves as a “clash detection tool,” by identifying potential design, construction, and operational inconsistencies, and cuts costs and reduces waste by avoiding rework.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of implementing BIM varies widely, depending on the project team’s expertise using BIM, the complexity of the project, and other building process considerations. Costs include training, software, and organizational changes required to implement BIM technology.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Lower building costs and efficient construction timelines often associated with BIM projects can help offset upfront costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>BIM enhances the resiliency of the built environment and construction industry in the “pre-disaster phase and post-disaster phases.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> In the design phase, BIM can conduct scenario forecasting to predict the performance of a facility during emergencies, such as fire, flood, evacuation, and others.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> BIM can also enhance the post-disaster phase, for example, by providing building information to first responders and allowing them to direct building occupants to the nearest exit.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. 2011. “BIM Project Execution Planning Guide – Version 2.1. Pennsylvania State University.” <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. National BIM Guide for Owners <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Jeff Marcus. “NAHB: More builders, architects are betting on BIM.” Construction Dive.  Dec 15, 2016 <a href=\"https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/\">https://www.constructiondive.com/news/nahb-more-builders-architects-are-betting-on-bim/432440/</a> (accessed March 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). 2012. “National BIM Guide for Owners.” <a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences – Whole Building Design Guide – Building Information Modeling (BIM) <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim\">https://www.wbdg.org/building-information-modeling-bim</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Jonathan Boone. 2017. “Building Information Modeling becomes everyday business.” US Army Corps of Engineer Research and Development Center, Information Technology Laboratory. <a href=\"https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/\">https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/Article/1172517/building-information-modeling-becomes-everyday-business/</a> (accessed June 21, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Dippold, Cory. “Effective Implementation of BIM.” November 26, 2008. <em><i>Engineering News-Record</i></em>. <a href=\"http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp\">http://enr.construction.com/opinions/viewPoint/2008/1126-BIMImplementation.asp</a> (accessed March 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> National Institute of Building Sciences. <em><i>Journal of Building Information Modeling</i></em>. <a href=\"https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22\">https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/jnibs/jbim_fall10.pdf?hhSearchTerms=%22journal+and+building+and+information+and+modeling%22</a> (accessed March 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017. Building Information Modeling as a Tool for Enhancing Disaster Resilience of the Construction Industry. <em><i> Technical University of Ostrava, Safety Engineering Series</i></em>. 12(1): 9-18.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf\">https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/tvsbses.2017.12.issue-1/tvsbses-2017-0002/tvsbses-2017-0002.pdf</a> (accessed March 7, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Kreider, Ralph G., and Messner, John I. 2013. “The Uses of BIM: Classifying and Selecting BIM Uses.” Version 0.9, September, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. <a href=\"http://bim.psu.edu/\">http://bim.psu.edu</a> (accessed April 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Sertyesilisik, Begum. 2017.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.probuilder.com/bim-home-builders\">BIM for Homebuilders</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/en/members/committees-and-councils/nahb-global-member/global-opportunities-board/Documents/building-information-modeling-bim.aspx\">National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.nibs.org/resource/resmgr/nbgo/Natl_BIM_Guide_for_Owners.pdf\">National BIM Guide for Owners (2012) The National Institute of Building Sciences</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nationalbimstandard.org/\">National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance®, <em><i>National BIM Standard-United States® Version 3 </i></em>(2015).</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Information Modeling','','inherit','closed','closed','','2340-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:54:18','2022-04-26 15:54:18','',2340,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2344',0,'revision','',0),(2346,3,'2022-04-26 15:56:54','2022-04-26 15:56:54','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"New Residential Buildings\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The Manual supports the construction of new green homes with diminished energy and environmental footprints and the greening of existing homes. This approach limits the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, while sensitivity to the location of building activities helps to prevent urban sprawl and preserves natural resources.</p>\n<p>The Residential Buildings section includes strategies for new single-family homes. Many of the strategies also pertain to existing single-family homes and support energy-efficient and green home improvement projects that provide resiliency benefits. Whether building a new home or upgrading old systems, new and existing homeowners have the opportunity to select ENERGY STAR equipment, including high-efficiency water heaters, and HVAC equipment. Likewise, all homeowners can incorporate grid back-up capabilities (based on individualized risk factors and site opportunities) and consider storm preparation and planning for disruptive events.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Design\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf568;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/\">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-cost-analysis-lcca/\">Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Sustainable Sites\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-brownfield-and-infill-sites/\">Brownfield and Infill Sites</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-efficient-landscaping/\">Energy-Efficient Landscaping</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-site-protection-plan/\">Site Protection Plan</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-tree-protection-and-placement/\">Tree Protection and Placement</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-turf-grass-reduction/\">Turf Grass Reduction</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Energy\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p><strong>Envelope</strong><span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-building-orientation/\">Building Orientation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-natural-ventilation/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-thermal-mass/\">Thermal Massing</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Energy Supply</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-geothermal-heat-pumps/\">Geothermal Heat Pumps</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-green-power/\">Green Power</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic Systems (PV)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-geothermal/\">Solar Thermal Systems</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Water\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf043;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-indoor-water-conservation/\">Indoor Water Conservation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-on-site-alternative-water-resuse/\">On-Site Alternative Water Re-use</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Backup Systems\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf5df;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" 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Workspaces</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-non-toxic-materials/\">Non-Toxic Materials</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-sustainable-materials/\">Sustainable Materials</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Build\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf6e3;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Sustainable Sites\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-construction-and-demolition-cd-waste-reduction/\">Construction &amp; Demolition Waste Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-erosion-control/\">Erosion Control</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-edible-landscaping/\">Edible Landscaping</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-wildlife-habitat/\">Wildlife Habitat</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-reflectance-hardscape-materials/\">High Reflectance Hardscape Materials</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-light-pollution-reduction/\">Light Pollution 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image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operations & Maintenance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe038;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-star-appliances-and-plug-load/\">ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load</a></li>\n	<li><a 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background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Building Performance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf080;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.03)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Case Studies</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"30%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_portfolio fullwidth=\"off\" include_categories=\"5\" show_categories=\"off\" show_pagination=\"off\" hover_overlay_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.5)\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_portfolio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Residential','','inherit','closed','closed','','1003-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 15:56:54','2022-04-26 15:56:54','',1003,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2346',0,'revision','',0),(2348,3,'2022-04-26 16:00:15','2022-04-26 16:00:15','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"New Residential Buildings\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The Manual supports the construction of new green homes with diminished energy and environmental footprints and the greening of existing homes. This approach limits the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, while sensitivity to the location of building activities helps to prevent urban sprawl and preserves natural resources.</p>\n<p>The Residential Buildings section includes strategies for new single-family homes. Many of the strategies also pertain to existing single-family homes and support energy-efficient and green home improvement projects that provide resiliency benefits. Whether building a new home or upgrading old systems, new and existing homeowners have the opportunity to select ENERGY STAR equipment, including high-efficiency water heaters, and HVAC equipment. Likewise, all homeowners can incorporate grid back-up capabilities (based on individualized risk factors and site opportunities) and consider storm preparation and planning for disruptive events.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Design\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf568;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/\">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-cost-analysis-lcca/\">Life Cycle Cost Analysis 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_builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Entryway Systems\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" 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80 percent of the soil, dust and other contaminants found inside a home are tracked in on the shoes of occupants. These substances degrade indoor air quality by exposing building occupants to various irritants. Entryway systems, such as mats, improve IAQ by catching and holding dirt particles and thereby reduce the amount of dirt that enters a dwelling.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<h2></h2>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_28\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"548\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Entryway-Systems-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)\" width=\"548\" height=\"412\" /> Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Entryway Systems</strong></h2>\n<p>Placing doormats at outside entrances help prevents dirt from entering the residence. Shoe racks placed by entry doors can also help minimize soil, dust and other contaminants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Regular entryway maintenance helps reduce contaminants (see<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces contaminants/pollutants in the home</li>\n<li>Reduces cleaning/maintenance costs</li>\n<li>Protects indoor air quality</li>\n<li>Improves indoor environmental quality</li>\n<li>Protects occupant health</li>\n<li>Protects indoor flooring surfaces</li>\n<li>Contributes to the durability of the home</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of entryway systems varies depending on the type of system installed. An entrance mat may cost as little as $4-6/sf. Reducing the amount of dirt and other particles that enter the home can also reduce the time and cost of cleaning.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway systems help protect indoor air quality and the integrity of indoor flooring materials during events that cause wet conditions such as storms and flooding, contributing to the protection of occupants during and following storm events as well as the long-term durability of the home.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Yale University,<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning Standards. <span> </span></em>Published by the Yale Facilities Management Department and The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), February 2012.<span> </span><a href=\"https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf\">https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28th, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Rutgers Center for Green Building improving Air Quality: A Guide for Property Owners. December 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Corrine Zudonyi, CleanLink.<span> </span><em>Floor Care, Rolling out the Welcome Mat. <span> </span></em> <a href=\"http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat--8939\">http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat–8939</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/Search?term=Entryway+Systems\">General Services Administration – Sustainable Facilities Tool – Entryway Systems/Walk-off Mats</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/sustainable/enhance-indoor-environmental-quality\">Whole Building Design Guide – Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Entryway Systems','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-entryway-systems-2','','','2022-04-26 16:14:05','2022-04-26 16:14:05','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2349',0,'post','',0),(2351,3,'2022-04-26 16:14:01','2022-04-26 16:14:01','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Entryway Systems\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What are Entryway Systems?</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway or “walk-off” systems are grills, grates, or mats that reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen, and other biological and non-biological agents entering a residence.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>As much as 80 percent of the soil, dust and other contaminants found inside a home are tracked in on the shoes of occupants. These substances degrade indoor air quality by exposing building occupants to various irritants. Entryway systems, such as mats, improve IAQ by catching and holding dirt particles and thereby reduce the amount of dirt that enters a dwelling.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<h2></h2>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_28\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"548\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Entryway-Systems-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)\" width=\"548\" height=\"412\" /> Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Entryway Systems</strong></h2>\n<p>Placing doormats at outside entrances help prevents dirt from entering the residence. Shoe racks placed by entry doors can also help minimize soil, dust and other contaminants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Regular entryway maintenance helps reduce contaminants (see<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces contaminants/pollutants in the home</li>\n<li>Reduces cleaning/maintenance costs</li>\n<li>Protects indoor air quality</li>\n<li>Improves indoor environmental quality</li>\n<li>Protects occupant health</li>\n<li>Protects indoor flooring surfaces</li>\n<li>Contributes to the durability of the home</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of entryway systems varies depending on the type of system installed. An entrance mat may cost as little as $4-6/sf. Reducing the amount of dirt and other particles that enter the home can also reduce the time and cost of cleaning.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway systems help protect indoor air quality and the integrity of indoor flooring materials during events that cause wet conditions such as storms and flooding, contributing to the protection of occupants during and following storm events as well as the long-term durability of the home.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Yale University,<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning Standards. <span> </span></em>Published by the Yale Facilities Management Department and The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), February 2012.<span> </span><a href=\"https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf\">https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28th, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Rutgers Center for Green Building improving Air Quality: A Guide for Property Owners. December 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Corrine Zudonyi, CleanLink.<span> </span><em>Floor Care, Rolling out the Welcome Mat. <span> </span></em> <a href=\"http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat--8939\">http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat–8939</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/Search?term=Entryway+Systems\">General Services Administration – Sustainable Facilities Tool – Entryway Systems/Walk-off Mats</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/sustainable/enhance-indoor-environmental-quality\">Whole Building Design Guide – Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Entryway Systems','','inherit','closed','closed','','2349-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:14:01','2022-04-26 16:14:01','',2349,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2351',0,'revision','',0),(2352,3,'2022-04-26 16:14:02','2022-04-26 16:14:02','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Entryway Systems\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What are Entryway Systems?</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway or “walk-off” systems are grills, grates, or mats that reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen, and other biological and non-biological agents entering a residence.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>As much as 80 percent of the soil, dust and other contaminants found inside a home are tracked in on the shoes of occupants. These substances degrade indoor air quality by exposing building occupants to various irritants. Entryway systems, such as mats, improve IAQ by catching and holding dirt particles and thereby reduce the amount of dirt that enters a dwelling.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<h2></h2>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_28\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"548\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Entryway-Systems-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)\" width=\"548\" height=\"412\" /> Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Entryway Systems</strong></h2>\n<p>Placing doormats at outside entrances help prevents dirt from entering the residence. Shoe racks placed by entry doors can also help minimize soil, dust and other contaminants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Regular entryway maintenance helps reduce contaminants (see<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces contaminants/pollutants in the home</li>\n<li>Reduces cleaning/maintenance costs</li>\n<li>Protects indoor air quality</li>\n<li>Improves indoor environmental quality</li>\n<li>Protects occupant health</li>\n<li>Protects indoor flooring surfaces</li>\n<li>Contributes to the durability of the home</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of entryway systems varies depending on the type of system installed. An entrance mat may cost as little as $4-6/sf. Reducing the amount of dirt and other particles that enter the home can also reduce the time and cost of cleaning.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway systems help protect indoor air quality and the integrity of indoor flooring materials during events that cause wet conditions such as storms and flooding, contributing to the protection of occupants during and following storm events as well as the long-term durability of the home.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Yale University,<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning Standards. <span> </span></em>Published by the Yale Facilities Management Department and The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), February 2012.<span> </span><a href=\"https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf\">https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28th, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Rutgers Center for Green Building improving Air Quality: A Guide for Property Owners. December 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Corrine Zudonyi, CleanLink.<span> </span><em>Floor Care, Rolling out the Welcome Mat. <span> </span></em> <a href=\"http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat--8939\">http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat–8939</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/Search?term=Entryway+Systems\">General Services Administration – Sustainable Facilities Tool – Entryway Systems/Walk-off Mats</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/sustainable/enhance-indoor-environmental-quality\">Whole Building Design Guide – Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Acoustic Comfort','','inherit','closed','closed','','2349-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:14:02','2022-04-26 16:14:02','',2349,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2352',0,'revision','',0),(2354,3,'2022-04-26 16:14:05','2022-04-26 16:14:05','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Entryway Systems\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What are Entryway Systems?</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway or “walk-off” systems are grills, grates, or mats that reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen, and other biological and non-biological agents entering a residence.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>As much as 80 percent of the soil, dust and other contaminants found inside a home are tracked in on the shoes of occupants. These substances degrade indoor air quality by exposing building occupants to various irritants. Entryway systems, such as mats, improve IAQ by catching and holding dirt particles and thereby reduce the amount of dirt that enters a dwelling.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<h2></h2>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_28\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"548\"]<img class=\"wp-image-28 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Entryway-Systems-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)\" width=\"548\" height=\"412\" /> Figure 1- Doormat (Source: Flickr Adam Mulligan http://www.flickr.com/photos/amulligan/175739762/)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Entryway Systems</strong></h2>\n<p>Placing doormats at outside entrances help prevents dirt from entering the residence. Shoe racks placed by entry doors can also help minimize soil, dust and other contaminants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Regular entryway maintenance helps reduce contaminants (see<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces contaminants/pollutants in the home</li>\n<li>Reduces cleaning/maintenance costs</li>\n<li>Protects indoor air quality</li>\n<li>Improves indoor environmental quality</li>\n<li>Protects occupant health</li>\n<li>Protects indoor flooring surfaces</li>\n<li>Contributes to the durability of the home</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of entryway systems varies depending on the type of system installed. An entrance mat may cost as little as $4-6/sf. Reducing the amount of dirt and other particles that enter the home can also reduce the time and cost of cleaning.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Entryway systems help protect indoor air quality and the integrity of indoor flooring materials during events that cause wet conditions such as storms and flooding, contributing to the protection of occupants during and following storm events as well as the long-term durability of the home.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Yale University,<span> </span><em>Green Cleaning Standards. <span> </span></em>Published by the Yale Facilities Management Department and The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), February 2012.<span> </span><a href=\"https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf\">https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/241/7/652/5915/GreenCleaning.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28th, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Rutgers Center for Green Building improving Air Quality: A Guide for Property Owners. December 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-entryway-systems-2/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Corrine Zudonyi, CleanLink.<span> </span><em>Floor Care, Rolling out the Welcome Mat. <span> </span></em> <a href=\"http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat--8939\">http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Floor-Care-Rolling-Out-The-Welcome-Mat–8939</a><span> </span>(accessed July 28, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/Search?term=Entryway+Systems\">General Services Administration – Sustainable Facilities Tool – Entryway Systems/Walk-off Mats</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/sustainable/enhance-indoor-environmental-quality\">Whole Building Design Guide – Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Entryway Systems','','inherit','closed','closed','','2349-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:14:05','2022-04-26 16:14:05','',2349,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2354',0,'revision','',0),(2356,3,'2022-04-26 16:18:03','2022-04-26 16:18:03','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Homeowner Training\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Homeowner Training?      </strong></h2>\n<p>Green homes and residential buildings require an ongoing commitment on the part of individuals (e.g., occupants) and organizations (e.g., maintenance contractors) responsible for regular maintenance and operation of the home to meet intended sustainable performance goals. Homeowner education is the key to achieving long-term goals of cost savings, energy efficiency, resource conservation, and pollution prevention while meeting the comfort, health, and safety requirements of a home or residential building.</p>\n<p>Green homes and residential buildings, in particular, may contain new equipment, technologies, and maintenance activities that might be unfamiliar to residents and maintenance contractors. A formalized program of occupant training is an important step to ensure that the residents acquire the skills and knowledge they need to utilize and optimize a green home’s features and contract green contractors and service providers.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_401\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1490\"]<img class=\"wp-image-401 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NR-Occupant-Training-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF). (Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).\" width=\"1490\" height=\"970\" /> Figure 1 – Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF). (Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2><strong>How to Implement Homeowner Training</strong></h2>\n<p>Effective homeowner education for high-performance homes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides residents with training and instructions on the green features of their home and how to optimize performance</li>\n<li>Integrates indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation into standard systems and routine practices</li>\n<li>Utilizes expert knowledge to evaluate and improve on O&amp;M practices</li>\n<li>Highlights green and high-performance features when selecting contractors and services</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Homeowner education provided by building contractors may cover correctly setting and using smart sensors and controls, such as programmable thermostats, smart meters, demand control enabled appliances and other energy-saving features of the home (see <em>Demand Response and Peak Load Management, Smart Metering, Smart Sensors, and Controls</em>). Builders can establish clear links between maintenance activities and cost savings or resource consumption for the homeowner. Residential construction companies can provide informaton about green cleaning practices and environmentally-friendly household products, as well as information on recycling, composting, integrated pest management, and proper disposal of chemicals, paints, or other toxic materials (see <em>Green Cleaning, Integrated Pest Management, Safe, Non-Toxic Materials, Sustainable Materials, Composting, Source Reduction and Recycling</em>).</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_311\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"412\"]<img class=\"wp-image-311 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NR-Occupant-Training-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Training should establish connections between efficiency and savings (Source: USGBC).\" width=\"412\" height=\"418\" /> Figure 2 – Training should establish connections between efficiency and savings (Source: USGBC).[/caption]<p>Depending on the climate, housing type, and landscaping, a particular focus might be given to highlight significant opportunities to meet performance expectations. For example, landscapers can emphasize water conservation measures and landscaping with native plants when households have lawns or yards (see <em>Turf Grass Reduction</em>). Builders and architects can help occupants identify prevailing winds that blow predominantly from one general direction throughout the year so that they might manage operable windows to take advantage of natural ventilation. In warmer or colder climates, HVAC installers can instruct residents in how to most efficiently operate air conditioning and heating systems, respectively.</p>\n<p>Homeowner training can discuss and demonstrate maintenance needs for different equipment, including techniques and schedules of service work. Builders and equipment contractors can provide residents with copies of maintenance resources such as manuals, checklists, and charts. Finally, contractors can follow up with occupants after they have lived in a home for a period, to answer questions or address concerns about the energy efficiency features of the house, that arise after occupancy.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits                                                                     </strong></h2>\n<p>Homeowner education can help achieve sustainable performance targets of the home such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scheduling of preventative service and maintenance that extend the life of equipment and building materials and reduce costs (see <em>Preventative Maintenance</em>)</li>\n<li>Conserving energy and water by optimizing the performance of building systems (see <em>Indoor Water Conservation and Energy Star Appliances and Plug Load</em>)</li>\n<li>Reducing the use of toxics and minimizing solid and hazardous waste generation</li>\n<li>Providing a high-quality indoor environment</li>\n<li>Maintaining landscaping and grounds with minimum use of water and chemicals (see <em>Native and Adapted Plants and Water-Efficient Landscaping</em>)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Over the long term, training for residents provides the opportunity to reduce costs through extending the life of equipment and materials, optimizing the performance of systems, and conserving resources. The prices associated with homeowner education and training vary but are usually limited to the time of consultants or experts who provide the training and the development of resources such as maintenance manuals to leave with the homeowner.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Green homeowner education contributes to a home’s resiliency by ensuring that a residence performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Educating homeowners on how to prepare for everyday emergencies and disasters helps to avoid or mitigate potential impacts and to support recovery efforts (<em>see Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</em>). Prepared individuals can react quickly and safely to situations, reduce stress on local emergency responders and resources, and support local community outreach.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-pest-management-ipm/\">Integrated Pest Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/\">Preventative Maintenance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-non-toxic-materials/\">Non-Toxic Materials</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-sustainable-materials/\">Sustainable Materials</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-sustainable-materials/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cclr.org/\">Center for Creative Land Recycling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/state/planning/spc-redevelopment-brownfields-task-force.html\">NJ Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/brownfields/\">NJ DEP Office of Brownfield Reuse</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/finance/hdsrf/hdsrf_chart.htm\">NJ DEP Brownfield Remediation and Reuse</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/kcsnj/\">New Jersey Known Contaminated Sites</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-12/documents/state_brownfields_voluntary_response_program_report_508_11-2017_web.pdf\">US EPA State Brownfields and Voluntary Response Programs, New Jersey</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/download-3.png\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Homeowner Training','','inherit','closed','closed','','2092-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:18:03','2022-04-26 16:18:03','',2092,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2356',0,'revision','',0),(2358,3,'2022-04-26 16:26:52','2022-04-26 16:26:52','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Preventative Maintenance\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Preventative Maintenance?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventive Maintenance refers to scheduled maintenance that supports operating reliability. Since mechanical parts wear out, the reliability of any equipment directly relates to operating age and service. Therefore, equipment that is serviced or overhauled as needed helps to better protected it is against the likelihood of failure.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A green home is not only built with green materials and systems but is also operated and maintained with green practices and procedures. The home’s energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, durability, and resource efficiency are determined as much by its operation and maintenance as its design. The cost of operating and maintaining (O&amp;M) a home over its lifetime far exceeds the initial construction costs, so reducing O&amp;M costs can lead to substantial savings for the homeowner and preservation of resources in the environment.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_85\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2560\"]<img class=\"wp-image-85 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NR-Preventative-Maintenance-Fig-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1663\" /> Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Regular and Preventative Maintenance</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can extend the life of a home’s systems, equipment, and materials. Some examples of systems that benefit from preventative maintenance include ventilation systems, water fixtures, and automatic sensors. Keep a list of all equipment and track equipment conditions and maintenance year round.<sup><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></sup><span> </span>Include information on the component condition and functional performance, as well as information on equipment age, usage, location, model number, and warranty. Also keep a checklist of standard housekeeping for each season including grounds check, exteriors, roof, windows/doors, plumbing, attic, and cooling/heating systems.</p>\n<p>Regular equipment maintenance is the consistent upkeep of equipment and appliances in the home. Regular maintenance keeps equipment and appliances running efficiently, which in turn reduces energy demands as well as costs. Equipment benefitting from regular maintenance includes:</p>\n<p><strong><b>Appliances</b></strong></p>\n<p><b></b>Basic maintenance of appliances generally results in more efficient operations, energy savings, and cost savings. Some examples of typical appliance maintenance are keeping refrigeration coils clean, keeping the food scrap bin empty in the dishwasher, and keeping lint traps and vents clear on the clothes dryer. Another important appliance to regularly maintain is the exhaust fan found in kitchens and bathrooms.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Detailed instructions on regular appliance maintenance can be found with the new product or on the manufacturer’s website.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Heating and Cooling Systems</b></strong></p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of heating and cooling system elements that need regular maintenance. First and foremost, all heating systems should be annually inspected and maintained by a certified contractor; the best time to do this is at the beginning of the heating season. Filters on heating and cooling systems should be changed or cleaned at least every 3 months to ensure positive indoor air quality and free air flow.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Furnaces, flues, and chimneys should be inspected and maintained each year to check for any damage since this could result in the release of particles or harmful gases. Finally, even regular maintenance on new furnaces is essential. It is possible for corrosion to occur and combustion gases to leak.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Air ducts have not been considered a vital source of indoor air contaminants or mainly instrumental in preventing health problems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Consider having ducts cleaned, however, in cases where there is mold visible on the inside of the ducts or other components of the heating and cooling systems; where there have been vermin present; or where there are excessive amounts of dirt or debris in the supply registers. The National Air Duct Cleaning Association can help guide the decision to hire a service.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance tasks include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing furnace filters as needed</li>\n<li>Caulking around tubs and showers</li>\n<li>Having weatherized and properly fitting operable windows</li>\n<li>Repairing leaking faucets and valves</li>\n<li>Clearing away vegetation growing on the building exterior</li>\n<li>Keeping grading high around the home’s foundation and sloping away from the foundation to keep water from ponding around the structure and migrating below</li>\n<li>Reducing interior moisture by using exhaust fans</li>\n<li>Maintaining caulking on exterior walls</li>\n<li>Ensuring adequate ventilation for exterior air conditioning condensers</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Review product material safety data sheets (MSDS), available from manufacturers, for all chemicals used in the home and look for the most resource efficient and non-toxic alternatives when servicing or making repairs.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Moisture Reduction</b></strong></p>\n<p>Moisture can cause many problems in the home, so it is vital to ensure that it is minimized as much as possible (see Moisture Control). Dehumidifiers can be used to reduce moisture in the home, and it is crucial to clean dehumidifiers regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Ventilation fans are also an excellent way to keep moist areas, such as basements, dry. Any areas that get wet in the home need to be dried out thoroughly within 48 hours to prevent the growth of any mold.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>Regularly inspect pipes for any leaks or drips and repair promptly.</p>\n<p><strong><b>General Housecleaning</b></strong></p>\n<p>Simple housecleaning can go a long way in terms of regular preventative maintenance. When using a vacuum around the house, choose one with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce allergens. Vacuuming and cleaning around vents, baseboard heaters and radiators, and cold air returns reduce dust buildup, which is an indoor air pollutant.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>Other valuable housecleaning maintenance items include professional carpet cleaning (look for services that provide chemical-free cleaning and use low-water processes) and sealing garbage and food waste and removing it often.</p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can help avoid more costly repairs. For example, keeping the roof free of debris and mold growth extends the life of the roof. Another example of preventative maintenance is trimming the trees and shrubs away from the foundation of the home and ensuring there is no wood-soil contact around the perimeter of the house. These conditions attract termites and carpenter ants, which can cause potential structural damage. Taking preventative measures can save the expense and environmental impact of using chemicals to contend with wood-destroying insects.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Not only does preventative maintenance have significant implications for the health, safety, and comfort of the occupants of the home, it affects the home’s environmental impacts and its financial performance. Effective maintenance goes a long way in preventing the need for costly repairs and optimizes equipment operations. Also, a well-maintained home can increase resale value.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Energy savings.<span> </span></b></strong>Conducting regular maintenance like cleaning air filters and getting annual servicing for HVAC systems can improve the efficiency of those systems, and therefore save energy and money.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>Keeping these systems maintained and in working order also saves money since replacements are needed less frequently.</li>\n<li><strong><b>Air quality improvement.<span> </span></b></strong>Regular maintenance of equipment improves indoor air quality. Changing and cleaning air filters often allows them to work better and capture more dust, allergens, and other particulates in the air. Many different kinds of equipment and appliances run on combustion. Some examples are furnaces, water heaters, ovens, and stoves. If not maintained adequately, these pieces of equipment can release excessive amounts of combustion pollutants, like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and other particulates.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>Regular maintenance on pipes and other damp areas can reduce excessive moisture, preventing mold growth and airborne mold spores. Reducing gases, particulates, and other airborne pollutants protect the health of the occupants of the home. Air pollutants can cause a range of health issues, including but not limited to irritated eyes, nose, and throat, headache, dizziness, fatigue, asthma attacks, respiratory disease, and even cancer.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Homeowners should expect to spend between 1 to 3% of the value of the home on annual home maintenance and repairs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>Preventative maintenance reduces energy use, improves indoor environmental quality, extends the life of the equipment, and saves money over time. Regularly maintaining equipment and appliances saves money over time by reducing the frequency of repairs and replacement and saving energy costs. By keeping equipment and appliances running efficiently, they use less energy and therefore result in reduced energy bills. Finally, it is essential to check to manufacturer warranty on equipment and appliances; often, manufacturers include annual maintenance for a few years, allowing equipment servicing at no extra cost to the homeowner. Simple maintenance tasks like cleaning air filters, vacuuming refrigerator coils, and cleaning out exhaust fans require only time from the homeowner, not money. For more involved maintenance such as annual furnace servicing, paying a professional may be a better option. Annual contracts are often available, and service costs vary with the system. The money spent on the professional pays for itself in the energy savings and replacement and repair costs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance strengthens home performance and bolsters resiliency by regularly identifying and fixing vulnerable building systems and features, such as a leaking roof or windows, and helping to prevent additional damage and loss during extreme weather events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Whole Building Design Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Kyasen, Ronda. The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist.<span> </span><em><i>The New York Times.</i></em><span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Indoor Air. Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>National Air Duct Cleaning Association.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.nadca.com/\">http://www.nadca.com/</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html\">http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>National Association of Home Builders, Don’t Ignore Outdoor Home Maintenance Chores This Fall,<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/education-and-events/education\">https://www.nahb.org/education-and-events/education</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>HouseMaster. Inspection Services.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist\">http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist</a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-pest-management-ipm/\">Integrated Pest Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-homeowner-training/\">Homeowner Training</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-source-reduction-recycling/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/heating_cooling/maintenance_checklist\">ENERGY STAR – Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/\">Home Advisor </a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/easy-winter-home-maintenance-and-repair-for-under-1000/\">Winter Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/spring-maintenance-checklist/\">Spring Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/summer-maintenance-checklist-for-your-home/\">Summer Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/\">Fall Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">The NY Times – The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">Whole Building Design Guide – Reliability-Centered Maintenance</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/download-3.png\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Preventative MaintenancePreventative Maintenance','','publish','closed','closed','','preventative-maintenance','','','2022-06-23 19:40:14','2022-06-23 19:40:14','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2358',0,'post','',0),(2360,3,'2022-04-26 16:26:52','2022-04-26 16:26:52','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Preventative Maintenance\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Preventative Maintenance?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventive Maintenance refers to scheduled maintenance that supports operating reliability. Since mechanical parts wear out, the reliability of any equipment directly relates to operating age and service. Therefore, equipment that is serviced or overhauled as needed helps to better protected it is against the likelihood of failure.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A green home is not only built with green materials and systems but is also operated and maintained with green practices and procedures. The home’s energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, durability, and resource efficiency are determined as much by its operation and maintenance as its design. The cost of operating and maintaining (O&amp;M) a home over its lifetime far exceeds the initial construction costs, so reducing O&amp;M costs can lead to substantial savings for the homeowner and preservation of resources in the environment.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_85\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2560\"]<img class=\"wp-image-85 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NR-Preventative-Maintenance-Fig-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1663\" /> Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Regular and Preventative Maintenance</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can extend the life of a home’s systems, equipment, and materials. Some examples of systems that benefit from preventative maintenance include ventilation systems, water fixtures, and automatic sensors. Keep a list of all equipment and track equipment conditions and maintenance year round.<sup><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></sup><span> </span>Include information on the component condition and functional performance, as well as information on equipment age, usage, location, model number, and warranty. Also keep a checklist of standard housekeeping for each season including grounds check, exteriors, roof, windows/doors, plumbing, attic, and cooling/heating systems.</p>\n<p>Regular equipment maintenance is the consistent upkeep of equipment and appliances in the home. Regular maintenance keeps equipment and appliances running efficiently, which in turn reduces energy demands as well as costs. Equipment benefitting from regular maintenance includes:</p>\n<p><strong><b>Appliances</b></strong></p>\n<p><b></b>Basic maintenance of appliances generally results in more efficient operations, energy savings, and cost savings. Some examples of typical appliance maintenance are keeping refrigeration coils clean, keeping the food scrap bin empty in the dishwasher, and keeping lint traps and vents clear on the clothes dryer. Another important appliance to regularly maintain is the exhaust fan found in kitchens and bathrooms.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Detailed instructions on regular appliance maintenance can be found with the new product or on the manufacturer’s website.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Heating and Cooling Systems</b></strong></p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of heating and cooling system elements that need regular maintenance. First and foremost, all heating systems should be annually inspected and maintained by a certified contractor; the best time to do this is at the beginning of the heating season. Filters on heating and cooling systems should be changed or cleaned at least every 3 months to ensure positive indoor air quality and free air flow.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Furnaces, flues, and chimneys should be inspected and maintained each year to check for any damage since this could result in the release of particles or harmful gases. Finally, even regular maintenance on new furnaces is essential. It is possible for corrosion to occur and combustion gases to leak.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Air ducts have not been considered a vital source of indoor air contaminants or mainly instrumental in preventing health problems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Consider having ducts cleaned, however, in cases where there is mold visible on the inside of the ducts or other components of the heating and cooling systems; where there have been vermin present; or where there are excessive amounts of dirt or debris in the supply registers. The National Air Duct Cleaning Association can help guide the decision to hire a service.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance tasks include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing furnace filters as needed</li>\n<li>Caulking around tubs and showers</li>\n<li>Having weatherized and properly fitting operable windows</li>\n<li>Repairing leaking faucets and valves</li>\n<li>Clearing away vegetation growing on the building exterior</li>\n<li>Keeping grading high around the home’s foundation and sloping away from the foundation to keep water from ponding around the structure and migrating below</li>\n<li>Reducing interior moisture by using exhaust fans</li>\n<li>Maintaining caulking on exterior walls</li>\n<li>Ensuring adequate ventilation for exterior air conditioning condensers</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Review product material safety data sheets (MSDS), available from manufacturers, for all chemicals used in the home and look for the most resource efficient and non-toxic alternatives when servicing or making repairs.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Moisture Reduction</b></strong></p>\n<p>Moisture can cause many problems in the home, so it is vital to ensure that it is minimized as much as possible (see Moisture Control). Dehumidifiers can be used to reduce moisture in the home, and it is crucial to clean dehumidifiers regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Ventilation fans are also an excellent way to keep moist areas, such as basements, dry. Any areas that get wet in the home need to be dried out thoroughly within 48 hours to prevent the growth of any mold.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>Regularly inspect pipes for any leaks or drips and repair promptly.</p>\n<p><strong><b>General Housecleaning</b></strong></p>\n<p>Simple housecleaning can go a long way in terms of regular preventative maintenance. When using a vacuum around the house, choose one with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce allergens. Vacuuming and cleaning around vents, baseboard heaters and radiators, and cold air returns reduce dust buildup, which is an indoor air pollutant.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>Other valuable housecleaning maintenance items include professional carpet cleaning (look for services that provide chemical-free cleaning and use low-water processes) and sealing garbage and food waste and removing it often.</p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can help avoid more costly repairs. For example, keeping the roof free of debris and mold growth extends the life of the roof. Another example of preventative maintenance is trimming the trees and shrubs away from the foundation of the home and ensuring there is no wood-soil contact around the perimeter of the house. These conditions attract termites and carpenter ants, which can cause potential structural damage. Taking preventative measures can save the expense and environmental impact of using chemicals to contend with wood-destroying insects.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Not only does preventative maintenance have significant implications for the health, safety, and comfort of the occupants of the home, it affects the home’s environmental impacts and its financial performance. Effective maintenance goes a long way in preventing the need for costly repairs and optimizes equipment operations. Also, a well-maintained home can increase resale value.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Energy savings.<span> </span></b></strong>Conducting regular maintenance like cleaning air filters and getting annual servicing for HVAC systems can improve the efficiency of those systems, and therefore save energy and money.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>Keeping these systems maintained and in working order also saves money since replacements are needed less frequently.</li>\n<li><strong><b>Air quality improvement.<span> </span></b></strong>Regular maintenance of equipment improves indoor air quality. Changing and cleaning air filters often allows them to work better and capture more dust, allergens, and other particulates in the air. Many different kinds of equipment and appliances run on combustion. Some examples are furnaces, water heaters, ovens, and stoves. If not maintained adequately, these pieces of equipment can release excessive amounts of combustion pollutants, like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and other particulates.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>Regular maintenance on pipes and other damp areas can reduce excessive moisture, preventing mold growth and airborne mold spores. Reducing gases, particulates, and other airborne pollutants protect the health of the occupants of the home. Air pollutants can cause a range of health issues, including but not limited to irritated eyes, nose, and throat, headache, dizziness, fatigue, asthma attacks, respiratory disease, and even cancer.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Homeowners should expect to spend between 1 to 3% of the value of the home on annual home maintenance and repairs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>Preventative maintenance reduces energy use, improves indoor environmental quality, extends the life of the equipment, and saves money over time. Regularly maintaining equipment and appliances saves money over time by reducing the frequency of repairs and replacement and saving energy costs. By keeping equipment and appliances running efficiently, they use less energy and therefore result in reduced energy bills. Finally, it is essential to check to manufacturer warranty on equipment and appliances; often, manufacturers include annual maintenance for a few years, allowing equipment servicing at no extra cost to the homeowner. Simple maintenance tasks like cleaning air filters, vacuuming refrigerator coils, and cleaning out exhaust fans require only time from the homeowner, not money. For more involved maintenance such as annual furnace servicing, paying a professional may be a better option. Annual contracts are often available, and service costs vary with the system. The money spent on the professional pays for itself in the energy savings and replacement and repair costs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance strengthens home performance and bolsters resiliency by regularly identifying and fixing vulnerable building systems and features, such as a leaking roof or windows, and helping to prevent additional damage and loss during extreme weather events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Whole Building Design Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Kyasen, Ronda. The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist.<span> </span><em><i>The New York Times.</i></em><span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Indoor Air. Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>National Air Duct Cleaning Association.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.nadca.com/\">http://www.nadca.com/</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html\">http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>National Association of Home Builders, Don’t Ignore Outdoor Home Maintenance Chores This Fall,<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/consumers/homeownership/homeownership-articles/do-not-ignore-outdoor-home-maintenance-chores-this-fall.aspx\">https://www.nahb.org/consumers/homeownership/homeownership-articles/do-not-ignore-outdoor-home-maintenance-chores-this-fall.aspx</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>HouseMaster. Inspection Services.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist\">http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist</a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-pest-management-ipm/\">Integrated Pest Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-homeowner-training/\">Homeowner Training</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-source-reduction-recycling/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/heating_cooling/maintenance_checklist\">ENERGY STAR – Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/\">Home Advisor </a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/easy-winter-home-maintenance-and-repair-for-under-1000/\">Winter Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/spring-maintenance-checklist/\">Spring Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/summer-maintenance-checklist-for-your-home/\">Summer Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/\">Fall Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">The NY Times – The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">Whole Building Design Guide – Reliability-Centered Maintenance</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/download-3.png\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Homeowner Training','','inherit','closed','closed','','2358-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:26:52','2022-04-26 16:26:52','',2358,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2360',0,'revision','',0),(2362,3,'2022-04-26 16:26:57','2022-04-26 16:26:57','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Preventative Maintenance\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Preventative Maintenance?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventive Maintenance refers to scheduled maintenance that supports operating reliability. Since mechanical parts wear out, the reliability of any equipment directly relates to operating age and service. Therefore, equipment that is serviced or overhauled as needed helps to better protected it is against the likelihood of failure.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A green home is not only built with green materials and systems but is also operated and maintained with green practices and procedures. The home’s energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, durability, and resource efficiency are determined as much by its operation and maintenance as its design. The cost of operating and maintaining (O&amp;M) a home over its lifetime far exceeds the initial construction costs, so reducing O&amp;M costs can lead to substantial savings for the homeowner and preservation of resources in the environment.</p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_85\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"2560\"]<img class=\"wp-image-85 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NR-Preventative-Maintenance-Fig-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1663\" /> Figure 1 – Regular Housekeeping (Source: rawpixle.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Regular and Preventative Maintenance</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can extend the life of a home’s systems, equipment, and materials. Some examples of systems that benefit from preventative maintenance include ventilation systems, water fixtures, and automatic sensors. Keep a list of all equipment and track equipment conditions and maintenance year round.<sup><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></sup><span> </span>Include information on the component condition and functional performance, as well as information on equipment age, usage, location, model number, and warranty. Also keep a checklist of standard housekeeping for each season including grounds check, exteriors, roof, windows/doors, plumbing, attic, and cooling/heating systems.</p>\n<p>Regular equipment maintenance is the consistent upkeep of equipment and appliances in the home. Regular maintenance keeps equipment and appliances running efficiently, which in turn reduces energy demands as well as costs. Equipment benefitting from regular maintenance includes:</p>\n<p><strong><b>Appliances</b></strong></p>\n<p><b></b>Basic maintenance of appliances generally results in more efficient operations, energy savings, and cost savings. Some examples of typical appliance maintenance are keeping refrigeration coils clean, keeping the food scrap bin empty in the dishwasher, and keeping lint traps and vents clear on the clothes dryer. Another important appliance to regularly maintain is the exhaust fan found in kitchens and bathrooms.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Detailed instructions on regular appliance maintenance can be found with the new product or on the manufacturer’s website.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Heating and Cooling Systems</b></strong></p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of heating and cooling system elements that need regular maintenance. First and foremost, all heating systems should be annually inspected and maintained by a certified contractor; the best time to do this is at the beginning of the heating season. Filters on heating and cooling systems should be changed or cleaned at least every 3 months to ensure positive indoor air quality and free air flow.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Furnaces, flues, and chimneys should be inspected and maintained each year to check for any damage since this could result in the release of particles or harmful gases. Finally, even regular maintenance on new furnaces is essential. It is possible for corrosion to occur and combustion gases to leak.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Air ducts have not been considered a vital source of indoor air contaminants or mainly instrumental in preventing health problems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Consider having ducts cleaned, however, in cases where there is mold visible on the inside of the ducts or other components of the heating and cooling systems; where there have been vermin present; or where there are excessive amounts of dirt or debris in the supply registers. The National Air Duct Cleaning Association can help guide the decision to hire a service.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a></p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance tasks include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing furnace filters as needed</li>\n<li>Caulking around tubs and showers</li>\n<li>Having weatherized and properly fitting operable windows</li>\n<li>Repairing leaking faucets and valves</li>\n<li>Clearing away vegetation growing on the building exterior</li>\n<li>Keeping grading high around the home’s foundation and sloping away from the foundation to keep water from ponding around the structure and migrating below</li>\n<li>Reducing interior moisture by using exhaust fans</li>\n<li>Maintaining caulking on exterior walls</li>\n<li>Ensuring adequate ventilation for exterior air conditioning condensers</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Review product material safety data sheets (MSDS), available from manufacturers, for all chemicals used in the home and look for the most resource efficient and non-toxic alternatives when servicing or making repairs.</p>\n<p><strong><b>Moisture Reduction</b></strong></p>\n<p>Moisture can cause many problems in the home, so it is vital to ensure that it is minimized as much as possible (see Moisture Control). Dehumidifiers can be used to reduce moisture in the home, and it is crucial to clean dehumidifiers regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Ventilation fans are also an excellent way to keep moist areas, such as basements, dry. Any areas that get wet in the home need to be dried out thoroughly within 48 hours to prevent the growth of any mold.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>Regularly inspect pipes for any leaks or drips and repair promptly.</p>\n<p><strong><b>General Housecleaning</b></strong></p>\n<p>Simple housecleaning can go a long way in terms of regular preventative maintenance. When using a vacuum around the house, choose one with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce allergens. Vacuuming and cleaning around vents, baseboard heaters and radiators, and cold air returns reduce dust buildup, which is an indoor air pollutant.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>Other valuable housecleaning maintenance items include professional carpet cleaning (look for services that provide chemical-free cleaning and use low-water processes) and sealing garbage and food waste and removing it often.</p>\n<p>Preventative maintenance can help avoid more costly repairs. For example, keeping the roof free of debris and mold growth extends the life of the roof. Another example of preventative maintenance is trimming the trees and shrubs away from the foundation of the home and ensuring there is no wood-soil contact around the perimeter of the house. These conditions attract termites and carpenter ants, which can cause potential structural damage. Taking preventative measures can save the expense and environmental impact of using chemicals to contend with wood-destroying insects.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Not only does preventative maintenance have significant implications for the health, safety, and comfort of the occupants of the home, it affects the home’s environmental impacts and its financial performance. Effective maintenance goes a long way in preventing the need for costly repairs and optimizes equipment operations. Also, a well-maintained home can increase resale value.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Energy savings.<span> </span></b></strong>Conducting regular maintenance like cleaning air filters and getting annual servicing for HVAC systems can improve the efficiency of those systems, and therefore save energy and money.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>Keeping these systems maintained and in working order also saves money since replacements are needed less frequently.</li>\n<li><strong><b>Air quality improvement.<span> </span></b></strong>Regular maintenance of equipment improves indoor air quality. Changing and cleaning air filters often allows them to work better and capture more dust, allergens, and other particulates in the air. Many different kinds of equipment and appliances run on combustion. Some examples are furnaces, water heaters, ovens, and stoves. If not maintained adequately, these pieces of equipment can release excessive amounts of combustion pollutants, like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and other particulates.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>Regular maintenance on pipes and other damp areas can reduce excessive moisture, preventing mold growth and airborne mold spores. Reducing gases, particulates, and other airborne pollutants protect the health of the occupants of the home. Air pollutants can cause a range of health issues, including but not limited to irritated eyes, nose, and throat, headache, dizziness, fatigue, asthma attacks, respiratory disease, and even cancer.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Homeowners should expect to spend between 1 to 3% of the value of the home on annual home maintenance and repairs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>Preventative maintenance reduces energy use, improves indoor environmental quality, extends the life of the equipment, and saves money over time. Regularly maintaining equipment and appliances saves money over time by reducing the frequency of repairs and replacement and saving energy costs. By keeping equipment and appliances running efficiently, they use less energy and therefore result in reduced energy bills. Finally, it is essential to check to manufacturer warranty on equipment and appliances; often, manufacturers include annual maintenance for a few years, allowing equipment servicing at no extra cost to the homeowner. Simple maintenance tasks like cleaning air filters, vacuuming refrigerator coils, and cleaning out exhaust fans require only time from the homeowner, not money. For more involved maintenance such as annual furnace servicing, paying a professional may be a better option. Annual contracts are often available, and service costs vary with the system. The money spent on the professional pays for itself in the energy savings and replacement and repair costs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Preventative maintenance strengthens home performance and bolsters resiliency by regularly identifying and fixing vulnerable building systems and features, such as a leaking roof or windows, and helping to prevent additional damage and loss during extreme weather events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Whole Building Design Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Kyasen, Ronda. The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist.<span> </span><em><i>The New York Times.</i></em><span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/biologic.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Indoor Air. Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>National Air Duct Cleaning Association.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.nadca.com/\">http://www.nadca.com/</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html\">http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a><span> </span>National Association of Home Builders, Don’t Ignore Outdoor Home Maintenance Chores This Fall,<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.nahb.org/consumers/homeownership/homeownership-articles/do-not-ignore-outdoor-home-maintenance-chores-this-fall.aspx\">https://www.nahb.org/consumers/homeownership/homeownership-articles/do-not-ignore-outdoor-home-maintenance-chores-this-fall.aspx</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a><span> </span>ENERGY STAR. Save Energy at Home,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home\">http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_save_energy_at_home</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/combust.html </a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a><span> </span>US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality,<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1</a><span> </span>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/preventative-maintenance/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a><span> </span>HouseMaster. Inspection Services.<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist\">http://www.housemaster.com/index.asp?p=inspection&amp;s=whatweinspect&amp;t=checklist</a>(accessed April 24, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-pest-management-ipm/\">Integrated Pest Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-green-homeowner-training/\">Homeowner Training</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-source-reduction-recycling/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/campaign/heating_cooling/maintenance_checklist\">ENERGY STAR – Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/\">Home Advisor </a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/easy-winter-home-maintenance-and-repair-for-under-1000/\">Winter Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/spring-maintenance-checklist/\">Spring Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/summer-maintenance-checklist-for-your-home/\">Summer Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/\">Fall Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist\">The NY Times – The Annual Home Maintenance Checklist</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#iaqhome1\">US EPA. Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php?r=optimize_om\">Whole Building Design Guide – Reliability-Centered Maintenance</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/download-3.png\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Preventative MaintenancePreventative Maintenance','','inherit','closed','closed','','2358-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:26:57','2022-04-26 16:26:57','',2358,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2362',0,'revision','',0),(2364,3,'2022-04-26 16:45:10','2022-04-26 16:45:10','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Manual Overview\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2><strong>What is the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\nThe New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.\n<h3>Resiliency Lens</h3>\nThe 2019 update of the Manual introduces a “<a href=\"/resiliency-lens/\">resiliency lens</a>” with an emphasis on traditional and smart infrastructure that jointly benefit energy efficiency and resiliency. This emphasis further reinforces the synergistic relationships among other green building goals, such as carbon emissions reduction and healthy buildings. Featured case studies highlight replicable examples of <a href=\"/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.\n<h3>How the Manual is Organized</h3>\nThe Manual comprises Commercial and Residential sections – each of which contains best practice strategies applicable to new and/or existing buildings, and New Jersey specific case studies that illustrate strategies within a “lessons learned” framework.\n\nBest practice strategies include all the main objectives of green building and design with an added focus on those that jointly promote energy efficiency and resiliency in keeping with prevalent policy objectives. The Manual does not attempt to prioritize the best practice strategies; instead it organizes them according to a flexible operational framework based on a design-build-operate-evaluate process for new commercial and residential buildings. Existing commercial building upgrade strategies are organized by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.”  Green home remodeling guidance is structured by common home renovation and upgrade projects such as “kitchen and bath” or “finished basement.”\n\nStrategies in the Manual are customized for New Jersey climatic and other variables, and include a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.\n<h3>Project Goal</h3>\nThe <a href=\"/project-team/\">Rutgers Center for Green Building</a> subscribes to the notion that “the future of green building is operational performance,”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> as is evidenced in its published works on building life cycle analysis (e.g., Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building<a href=\"/overview/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a>).\n\nAdditionally, several new strategies in Manual on smart infrastructure point to the future role of buildings in helping to modernize the power grid (see <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-grid-integrated-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings</a>). The <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/resource/gridoptimal/\">GridOptimal Building Initiative</a> by the <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/\">New Buildings Institute (NBI)</a> and <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">US Green Building Council (USGBC)</a> also support this vision by working to develop standard metrics for measuring and quantifying building features and operating procedures that integrate buildings and the grid and increase energy efficiency, support the incorporation of renewable energy, and balance new loads, such as electric vehicles. The Center’s work on load shedding and the occupant experience (see <a href=\"/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding Case Study</a>) also align with the <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings\">U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings</a> research and funding opportunities, which integrate advanced sensors and controls, and communication with flexible, energy efficient building technologies to optimize the grid.\n\nAn eventual policy goal of the Manual is to associate operational performance-based targets with GridOptimal metrics that either require or incentivize developers and project teams to meet these targets.\n\n<em><u>Disclaimer</u>:</em> The information provided is for reference as voluntary guidelines for green and resilient building and design. The mention of a particular product, business or manufacturer does not constitute an endorsement, expressed or implied.\n<h2><strong>Why update the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\nBuilding design and operation affect building users, the broader community, and the environment. Green building aims to: minimize adverse environmental and human health impacts that may result from buildings; restore degraded environments; and, contribute to the sustainable management of our air, energy, water, and other resources. Green building methods provide positive and healthy environments that lead to more satisfying and economically productive outcomes.\n\nWhile the objectives of green building have not changed since the Manual’s initial release, available technologies, cost data, new best practice strategies, and research and understanding in the field of green building have since evolved. Additionally, the State of New Jersey has adopted newer versions of model codes in recent years, creating another reason for revisiting the Manual. Now, as then, the barrier that the Manual seeks to overcome is slow dissemination of what works into mainstream practice.\n\nNew and existing buildings in New Jersey continue to represent untapped potential in terms of energy efficiency, environmental performance, improved indoor air quality, and occupant comfort. Recent experiences, an increased awareness, and a deeper understanding of climate change impacts to the built environment as well as more instances of extreme weather, grid failures, and safety and security issues has garnered support for resilient design or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> Buildings can play a pivotal role in keeping occupants safe and, ideally, comfortable during disruptive events, such as storm-related power outages. Many green building strategies enhance building resilience – e.g., daylighting, a tight building envelope, solar islanding. Guidance on the synergies of green and resilient buildings stands to benefit New Jersey policymakers, builders, insurers, building occupants and communities.\n\nLikewise, advances in and the adoption of smart grid technologies, building automation systems, and smart sensors and controls have brought “smart” buildings to life in recent years. An emphasis on occupant health and wellness, and the reality that people spend most of their time indoors has sparked the movement towards buildings designed for active living and well-being. As a result, buildings, now more than ever, hold tremendous opportunity to advance green, resilient, smart, and healthy building objectives.\n\nThe Manual supports policy prerogatives concerning energy efficiency and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including evolving smart grid and storage initiatives, along with the imperative of sustainable and resilient economic development.\n<h2><strong>Is this yet another green building program?</strong></h2>\nThe Manual is not a stand-alone green building program nor does it intend to replace other green building programs and rating systems such as the<a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/leed\"> USGBC LEED Rating System</a>. It is a voluntary, web-based, educational resource that leverages existing, highly-researched and widely-piloted green building standards and rating systems to identify best practice strategies that are most relevant for new and existing commercial and residential buildings in New Jersey, along with specific building illustrations that draw upon Rutgers Center for Green Building’s own research. The 2019 update of the Manual includes a review of the following key resources, among others:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.athenasmi.org\">Athena Sustainable Materials Institute </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov\">ENERGY STAR</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov\">General Service Administration (GSA) – Sustainable Facilities Tool</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/lbc/\">International Living Future Institute – Living Building Challenge</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.wellcertified.com\">International WELL Building Institute </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org\">National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) -Whole Building Design Guide </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/resources/reli-20-rating-guidelines-resilient-design-and-construction\">The RELi resilience rating system</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"http://www.sustainablesites.org/certification-guide\">The Sustainable SITES Initiative – SITES Rating System </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\">US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy </a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Indoor AirPlus</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – WaterSense</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED Rating Systems including LEED Resilient Design pilot credits</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – The Center for Resilience</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<pre><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Pyke, Chris. 2019. “Performance is the Future of Green Building” Arc Skoru <a href=\"https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc\">https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc</a> (accessed April 26, 2019).\n<br /><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Krogmann, U., Minderman, N., Senick, J. and Andrews, C.J. “Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building”. 2008. Prepared by Rutgers Center for Green Building for New Jersey Meadowland Commission. At <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf</a>\n<br /><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> USGBC. 2019. The Center for Resilience. What is Resiliency? <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience</a> (accessed February 5, 2019).</pre>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Manual Overview','The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.','inherit','closed','closed','','710-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:45:10','2022-04-26 16:45:10','',710,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2364',0,'revision','',0),(2365,3,'2022-04-26 16:50:16','2022-04-26 16:50:16','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Manual Overview\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\n<p>The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.</p>\n<h3>Resiliency Lens</h3>\n<p>The 2019 update of the Manual introduces a “<a href=\"/resiliency-lens/\">resiliency lens</a>” with an emphasis on traditional and smart infrastructure that jointly benefit energy efficiency and resiliency. This emphasis further reinforces the synergistic relationships among other green building goals, such as carbon emissions reduction and healthy buildings. Featured case studies highlight replicable examples of <a href=\"/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.</p>\n<h3>How the Manual is Organized</h3>\n<p>The Manual comprises Commercial and Residential sections – each of which contains best practice strategies applicable to new and/or existing buildings, and New Jersey specific case studies that illustrate strategies within a “lessons learned” framework.</p>\n<p>Best practice strategies include all the main objectives of green building and design with an added focus on those that jointly promote energy efficiency and resiliency in keeping with prevalent policy objectives. The Manual does not attempt to prioritize the best practice strategies; instead it organizes them according to a flexible operational framework based on a design-build-operate-evaluate process for new commercial and residential buildings. Existing commercial building upgrade strategies are organized by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.”  Green home remodeling guidance is structured by common home renovation and upgrade projects such as “kitchen and bath” or “finished basement.”</p>\n<p>Strategies in the Manual are customized for New Jersey climatic and other variables, and include a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</p>\n<h3>Project Goal</h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"/project-team/\">Rutgers Center for Green Building</a> subscribes to the notion that “the future of green building is operational performance,”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> as is evidenced in its published works on building life cycle analysis (e.g., Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building<a href=\"/overview/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a>).</p>\n<p>Additionally, several new strategies in Manual on smart infrastructure point to the future role of buildings in helping to modernize the power grid (see <a href=\"/nc-grid-integrated-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings</a>). The <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/resource/gridoptimal/\">GridOptimal Building Initiative</a> by the <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/\">New Buildings Institute (NBI)</a> and <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">US Green Building Council (USGBC)</a> also support this vision by working to develop standard metrics for measuring and quantifying building features and operating procedures that integrate buildings and the grid and increase energy efficiency, support the incorporation of renewable energy, and balance new loads, such as electric vehicles. The Center’s work on load shedding and the occupant experience (see <a href=\"/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding Case Study</a>) also align with the <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings\">U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings</a> research and funding opportunities, which integrate advanced sensors and controls, and communication with flexible, energy efficient building technologies to optimize the grid.</p>\n<p>An eventual policy goal of the Manual is to associate operational performance-based targets with GridOptimal metrics that either require or incentivize developers and project teams to meet these targets.</p>\n<p><em><u>Disclaimer</u>:</em> The information provided is for reference as voluntary guidelines for green and resilient building and design. The mention of a particular product, business or manufacturer does not constitute an endorsement, expressed or implied.</p>\n<h2><strong>Why update the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\n<p>Building design and operation affect building users, the broader community, and the environment. Green building aims to: minimize adverse environmental and human health impacts that may result from buildings; restore degraded environments; and, contribute to the sustainable management of our air, energy, water, and other resources. Green building methods provide positive and healthy environments that lead to more satisfying and economically productive outcomes.</p>\n<p>While the objectives of green building have not changed since the Manual’s initial release, available technologies, cost data, new best practice strategies, and research and understanding in the field of green building have since evolved. Additionally, the State of New Jersey has adopted newer versions of model codes in recent years, creating another reason for revisiting the Manual. Now, as then, the barrier that the Manual seeks to overcome is slow dissemination of what works into mainstream practice.</p>\n<p>New and existing buildings in New Jersey continue to represent untapped potential in terms of energy efficiency, environmental performance, improved indoor air quality, and occupant comfort. Recent experiences, an increased awareness, and a deeper understanding of climate change impacts to the built environment as well as more instances of extreme weather, grid failures, and safety and security issues has garnered support for resilient design or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> Buildings can play a pivotal role in keeping occupants safe and, ideally, comfortable during disruptive events, such as storm-related power outages. Many green building strategies enhance building resilience – e.g., daylighting, a tight building envelope, solar islanding. Guidance on the synergies of green and resilient buildings stands to benefit New Jersey policymakers, builders, insurers, building occupants and communities.</p>\n<p>Likewise, advances in and the adoption of smart grid technologies, building automation systems, and smart sensors and controls have brought “smart” buildings to life in recent years. An emphasis on occupant health and wellness, and the reality that people spend most of their time indoors has sparked the movement towards buildings designed for active living and well-being. As a result, buildings, now more than ever, hold tremendous opportunity to advance green, resilient, smart, and healthy building objectives.</p>\n<p>The Manual supports policy prerogatives concerning energy efficiency and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including evolving smart grid and storage initiatives, along with the imperative of sustainable and resilient economic development.</p>\n<h2><strong>Is this yet another green building program?</strong></h2>\n<p>The Manual is not a stand-alone green building program nor does it intend to replace other green building programs and rating systems such as the<a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/leed\"> USGBC LEED Rating System</a>. It is a voluntary, web-based, educational resource that leverages existing, highly-researched and widely-piloted green building standards and rating systems to identify best practice strategies that are most relevant for new and existing commercial and residential buildings in New Jersey, along with specific building illustrations that draw upon Rutgers Center for Green Building’s own research. The 2019 update of the Manual includes a review of the following key resources, among others:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.athenasmi.org\">Athena Sustainable Materials Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov\">ENERGY STAR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov\">General Service Administration (GSA) – Sustainable Facilities Tool</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/lbc/\">International Living Future Institute – Living Building Challenge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wellcertified.com\">International WELL Building Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org\">National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) -Whole Building Design Guide </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/resources/reli-20-rating-guidelines-resilient-design-and-construction\">The RELi resilience rating system</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.sustainablesites.org/certification-guide\">The Sustainable SITES Initiative – SITES Rating System </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\">US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Indoor AirPlus</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – WaterSense</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED Rating Systems including LEED Resilient Design pilot credits</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – The Center for Resilience</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<pre><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Pyke, Chris. 2019. “Performance is the Future of Green Building” Arc Skoru <a href=\"https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc\">https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc</a> (accessed April 26, 2019).\n<br /><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Krogmann, U., Minderman, N., Senick, J. and Andrews, C.J. “Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building”. 2008. Prepared by Rutgers Center for Green Building for New Jersey Meadowland Commission. At <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf</a>\n<br /><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/overview/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> USGBC. 2019. The Center for Resilience. What is Resiliency? <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience</a> (accessed February 5, 2019).</pre>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Manual Overview','The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.','inherit','closed','closed','','710-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 16:50:16','2022-04-26 16:50:16','',710,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2365',0,'revision','',0),(2367,2,'2022-04-27 13:50:47','2022-04-27 13:50:47','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Integrated Design Process\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What is an Integrated Design Process?</h2>\n<p>Building systems are interdependent and require cooperation and creative thinking across disciplines. An integrated design process identifies opportunities to achieve synergies across disciplines and building systems throughout the planning and design phases and beyond.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For example, decision-making about building shape, orientation, and window placement relate to several green building considerations and relies on the knowledge of multiple disciplines; these building envelope strategies impact heating and cooling loads as well as occupant satisfaction and even productivity, a function of thermal comfort and daylighting.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> With an integrated design process that considers these multiple benefits, and sometimes trade-offs among them, it is much more likely that the building performs as intended and achieves projected cost savings.</p>\n<p>Many green building strategies also convey resiliency benefits or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> At the building level, these include an emphasis on daylighting, superior insulation values, thermal massing and on-site renewable energy, and water harvesting. These strategies reduce the need for electricity for lighting, cooling, and other critical functions, making buildings more resilient to power outages and disruptive events.</p>\n<p>A successful integrative design process challenges project teams to design, build, and manage high-performance buildings that are both green and resilient.</p>\n<p>Table 1.  A Comparison of a Conventional and Integrated Design Process</p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\"><strong><b>Conventional Design Process</b></strong></td>\n<td width=\"318\"><strong><b>Integrated Design Process</b></strong></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Involves team members only when essential.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Inclusive from the outset.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Less time, energy, and collaboration in the early stages, but more time spent on the latter end.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Front-loaded time and energy, but far less time spent later on during the project.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">More decisions made by fewer people.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Decisions influenced by a broad team.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Linear process.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Iterative process.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Systems often considered in isolation.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Whole-systems thinking.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Limited or constrained optimization.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Allows for full optimization.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Diminished opportunity for green building and resilient synergies.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Maximizes opportunity for green building and resilient synergies.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Emphasizes upfront costs.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Utilizes life-cycle costing.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Typically finished upon construction.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">The process can continue through post-occupancy.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\">Higher potential for cost overruns, delays, and change orders.</td>\n<td width=\"318\">Planning/iterative process minimizes costs overruns, delays, and change orders.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement an Integrated Design Process</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A truly integrated design process includes ongoing interactions among the entire project team and uses tools and modeling software to support and reinforce design integration.</p>\n<p>The following are standards and guidelines for incorporating an integrated design process.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) <em><i>Integrative Process (IP) – ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide© – Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities </i></em>identify best practices for developing an integrated process.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></li>\n<li>The American Institute of Architect (AIA) <em><i>Integrated Project Delivery (IPD</i></em>) outlines a step-by-step process for the client, design, and construction teams to achieve IPD goals.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></li>\n<li><em><i>LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction</i></em> credit requirements for the Integrative Process include an analysis of at least two energy-related systems (i.e., shading, renewable energy opportunities), and two water-related systems (i.e., on-site rainwater and graywater, cooling tower water demand), and documentation on how this analysis informed building site and design decisions.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></li>\n<li><em><i>RELi,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup><strong><b>[7]</b></strong></sup></a></i></em> a national consensus standard for resilient design requires a “Panoramic Approach” that includes “Pre-Planning and Discovery” and “Systems Thinking Design.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://trimtab.living-future.org/case-study/brock-environmental-center/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chesapeake Bay Brock Environmental Center, Virginia Beach, VA.</a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_457\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"2560\"]<img class=\"wp-image-457 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/integrateddesignprocess-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"The Brock Environmental Center project team used an Integrative Design Process to incorporate green and resilient building features. (Source: Wikimedia Commons).\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1702\" /> The Brock Environmental Center project team used an Integrative Design Process to incorporate green and resilient building features. (Source: Wikimedia Commons).[/caption]<p>The integrated design process for the Brock Environmental Center included early charrettes with the client and neighbors, collaboration with the architect, engineer, owner, green consultant, and contractor throughout the design process, and a full-day, pre-design charrette with stakeholders from all design disciplines including local officials, community representatives, and Living Building Challenge (LBC) and LEED experts.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Energy and climate simulation tools informed the decision to utilize on-site wind energy and early discussions with regulatory agencies made possible the collection of rainwater for potable use.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Early coordination regarding the interactions of complex building systems can maximize the effectiveness and output of these systems and reduce total project costs.</p>\n<p>An integrated design process can result in a project that:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases the opportunity to achieve more aggressive sustainability goals</li>\n<li>Optimizes energy efficiency and incorporates alternative energy solutions</li>\n<li>Recognizes and plans for synergies between green building and resilient design</li>\n<li>Moves beyond minimizing environmental impacts to creating positive, regenerative impacts on the environment</li>\n<li>Maximizes cost effectiveness</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The integrated design process can both minimize incremental capital cost and result in operational savings. Capital cost can be redistributed to achieve high-performance goals without incremental costs. For example, the opportunity to eliminate or reduce the size of equipment or systems can offset the higher first cost of some energy efficiency strategies.  An integrated approach can also reduce operational expenditures through increased communication amongst the project team, resulting in a more efficient design.</p>\n<p>Costs associated with an integrated design process may include things like additional consultant fees to facilitate a goal-setting workshop and time and associated costs of having project team members participate in additional meetings and coordination.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>An integrated design process provides an opportunity for project teams to incorporate resilient design strategies into green building practice. Project teams may want to consider the following when identifying and evaluating green building strategies that also offer resiliency benefits.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<ol>\n<li><em><i>Understand regional impacts:</i></em> Identify climate impacts for the building’s location.</li>\n<li><em><i>Evaluate performance targets</i>: </em>Understand how the building performs under current peak climate conditions.</li>\n<li><em><i>Conduct a scenario analysis:</i></em> Analyze how the building responds to projected climate impacts, modeling different system options under a variety of climatic conditions.</li>\n<li><em><i>Consider resilient design strategies:</i></em> Evaluate resilient design strategies that provide passive or efficient responses to more extreme climate events such as higher or lower temperatures, higher wind speeds, and increased or decreased precipitation levels, to maintain occupant comfort while preventing increased energy use.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction. (Updated April 6, 2018). Credit. Integrative Process. Page 10. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> City of New York Department of Design and Construction. 1999. “High-Performance Building Guidelines.” Page 17. <a href=\"http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/resources/publications.page#sustainable\">http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/resources/publications.page#sustainable</a> (accessed June 11, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> National Academy of Sciences. 2012. Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Integrative Process (IP)© ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide© <em><i>February 2, 2012, </i></em>for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities. <a href=\"https://webstore.ansi.org/\">https://webstore.ansi.org</a> (Search: Integrative Process)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> American Institute of Architects (AIA). 2007. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide by the AIA and the AIA California Council. Version 1. <a href=\"http://aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2017-02/Integrated%20Project%20Delivery%20Guide.pdf\">http://aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2017-02/Integrated%20Project%20Delivery%20Guide.pdf</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Ibid, Credit. Integrative Process, Page 10-11.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> The RELI Action List is a resource included in the RELi Green + Resilient Property Underwriting Standard. At the time of this publication, the USGBC was working to synthesize the LEED Resilient Design pilot credits with RELi’s Hazard Mitigation and Adaptation credits.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> The C3 Living Design Project – RELi Standards and Action List <a href=\"http://c3livingdesign.org/?page_id=13783\">http://c3livingdesign.org/?page_id=13783</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The International Living Future Institute (ILFI). 2016. Case Study: The Chesapeake Bay Brock Environmental Center. <a href=\"https://trimtab.living-future.org/case-study/brock-environmental-center/\">https://trimtab.living-future.org/case-study/brock-environmental-center/</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/integrated-design-process/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> NYC Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency. April 2018. Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines. Version 2.0. <a href=\"http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/NYC_Climate_Resiliency_Design_Guidelines_v2-0.pdf\">http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/NYC_Climate_Resiliency_Design_Guidelines_v2-0.pdf</a> (accessed June 11, 2018)</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p><strong>Green Building Rating Systems and Standards</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.asce.org/envision/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Envision Rating System</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://c3livingdesign.org/?page_id=13783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The C3 Living Design Project – RELi Standards and Action List</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/lbc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Living Future Institute (ILFI) – Living Building Challenge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USGBC LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Other</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://webstore.ansi.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Integrative Process (IP)© ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide© <em><i>February 2, 2012, </i></em>for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities. (Search: Integrative Process)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2017-02/Integrated%20Project%20Delivery%20Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide by the AIA and the AIA California Council (2007). Version 1.</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www1.nyc.gov/site/orr/index.page\">NYC Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/whole-building-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable Facilities Tool Kit (GSA) -Integrative Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/plan/261/integrative-design-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whole Building Design Guide (WGBD) – Whole Building Approach</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Integrated Design Process','','inherit','closed','closed','','1066-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 13:50:47','2022-04-27 13:50:47','',1066,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2367',0,'revision','',0),(2368,2,'2022-04-27 13:56:37','2022-04-27 13:56:37','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Turf Grass Reduction\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What is Turf Grass?</h2>\n<p>Turf grass refers to a form of grass used when growing a lawn and typically includes species such as bluegrass, rye, and fescue.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> These species, referred to as conventional turf grass, grow evenly and to a uniform height when maintained. Conventional turf grass requires high levels of maintenance, irrigation, and fertilization to achieve a consistently green and manicured look. Turf grass had become common in the United States after post-World War II when it became a mainstream middle-class status symbol. At that time many types of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers were becoming commercially available.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></p>\n<p>Alternatives to conventional turf grass lawns include replacing the lawn with native grasses or groundcover and reducing the size of the lawn by incorporating other types of natural landscaping or garden beds (see <em>Native and Adapted Plants</em>).). There are many varieties of groundcovers, including those that are edible or flowering. Groundcover refers to plants that, once established, form a uniform layer over the ground and require little to no maintenance. Native grasses are species of grass that are native to a particular area and climate. These grasses require less maintenance and are less susceptible to pests.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_587\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"622\"]<img class=\"wp-image-587 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Turf-Grass-Reduction-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – An example of non-lawn outdoor space (Source: Ithaca College).\" width=\"622\" height=\"540\" /> Figure 1 – An example of non-lawn outdoor space (Source: Ithaca College).[/caption]<p>Reasons to consider reducing the use of turf grass include:</p>\n<p><u>High Maintenance Requirements</u></p>\n<p>Lawns require frequent and sometimes costly maintenance. Lawn maintenance often involves hiring lawn care employees, purchasing fertilizers, and maintaining lawn care equipment. Lawns may require mowing multiple times a week during the peak growing season. During a drought, lawns require irrigation. Landscapes consume 9 billion gallons of water each day in the United States, mostly to irrigate lawns.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p><u>High Pollution Outputs that Create Public Health Risks</u></p>\n<p>Lawn care chemicals can pose a threat to people, pets and the environment. Studies have found numerous adverse health consequences associated with the synthetic chemicals found in traditional lawn care products, especially for children due to their size, physiological development and proximity to the ground.</p>\n<p>Lawns can also contribute to water pollution as chemicals used to treat lawns combine with stormwater runoff and flow into freshwater supplies, adversely affecting plants and animal life. Many commercial lawns require frequent fertilization to maintain quality turf grass. Excessive fertilizer use can also lead to fertilizers entering sources of drinking water.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a></p>\n<p>Note that while conventional turf grass does help remove carbon dioxide from the air, the amount sequestered does not cancel out the greenhouse gas emissions produced from fertilizer production, mowing, leaf blowing and other lawn management practices.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p><u>Lack of Biodiversity</u></p>\n<p>Conventional turf grass lawns lack biodiversity, an essential component of healthy ecosystems, and do not support a wide variety of birds, beneficial insects, small amphibians, and small land mammals.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<h2>How to Reduce Turf Grass</h2>\n<p>Turf grass accounts for 30-40 million acres of land in the United States.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a> Many fiscally and environmentally responsible alternatives to lawns exist such as minimizing turfgrass areas, using more eco-friendly grass species for remaining turf areas, and planting a wide variety of low-maintenance trees, shrubs, and perennials to create garden spaces, rain gardens, and native habitats (see <em>Rain Gardens</em>). When designing an alternative lawn, select eco-friendly grass and grass-like species such as native sedges and meadow mixes and limit turf areas for defining garden edges, active recreation areas, pathways between planting beds and other structural and functional purposes. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a> Native grasses and sedges can provide a low maintenance alternative with high ecological value.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>\n<p><u>Use Groundcover</u></p>\n<p>Groundcovers refer to low-growing plants including native grasses and sedges but also include taller trees and shrubs that grow together to form dense vegetation. Choose groundcovers that require little maintenance and support wildlife.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a>  Increasing the size of shrub beds and adding groundcovers can facilitate the reduction of erosion and water runoff.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a> Select non-invasive groundcovers that do not threaten plant biodiversity or affect wildlife that depends on native species as a food source.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">10</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To select an appropriate groundcover, talk with the local cooperative extension agent and refer to the <a href=\"http://www.npsnj.org/\">NJ Native Plant Society’s</a> listing of native and invasive species and the <a href=\"https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/About\">Native Plant Finder</a>. Native species often vary across regions, even within New Jersey. Note that the USDA identifies New Jersey as being in Hardiness Zones 5 through 7.</li>\n<li>To contain groundcovers, install an edge barrier such as a row of low bricks or wood frame. Extend edging a few inches into the soil to contain roots.</li>\n<li>Weed and mulch groundcover regularly, especially in the first year of planting.</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://njaes.rutgers.edu/county/\">County Extension Offices</a> trains volunteer in each county through its Master Gardeners Program to provide guidance on lawn alternatives.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><u>Tips on Removing Lawn</u></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a sod cutter to remove sections of existing lawn gradually.</li>\n<li>Remove existing lawn but do not disturb the soil as turning the soil allows weeds to compete with the new native seedlings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><u>Tips for Caring for Existing Lawns</u></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep mower at 2 1⁄2 inches, water in the early morning and de-thatch if thatch reaches more than 1⁄2 inch in thickness. Cutting lawns too short decreases root growth.</li>\n<li>Leave clippings on the lawn as a natural source of nitrogen for the soil, recycle the clippings or start a compost pile.</li>\n<li>Reduce water needs by mulching the garden beds around an existing lawn.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Economic</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decreases maintenance costs and reduces water bills. Once established, groundcovers appropriate to the site conditions require less upkeep than conventional turf grass.</li>\n<li>Reduces costs spent on fertilizers and pesticides.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Environmental</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases biodiversity and support of wildlife such as birds, insects, small amphibians, and small land mammals.</li>\n<li>Dense and short growing groundcover plants eliminate weeds, preserve moisture in the soil, and do not require mowing.</li>\n<li>Reduces the need for lawn irrigation (see <em>Water-Efficient Landscaping</em>).</li>\n<li>Groundcovers act as mulch, enhancing the soil.</li>\n<li>Groundcovers and native grasses require less maintenance to prevent soil erosion compared to turfgrass.</li>\n<li>Reduces toxic emissions released into the environment from lawnmowers.</li>\n<li>Reduces use of fossil fuels required by lawn and irrigation equipment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Personal Wellness</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saves time and labor.</li>\n<li>Connects people to the natural landscape.</li>\n<li>Creates a diverse and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of lawn alternatives varies depending on the type and size of the landscape. For example, cost per square foot of alternative groundcovers depends upon the type of plants chosen and the size of the groundcover. The higher initial cost of selecting plants specific to the site pays for itself over time through reduced maintenance costs compared to less adaptive and higher-maintenance turf grass.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Replacing conventional turf grass with native plants and water-efficient landscaping promotes resiliency by decreasing water use and reducing the reliance and stress on municipal water infrastructure. Alternatives to turf grass can also increase groundwater infiltration, helping to slow stormwater runoff and reduce erosion during flooding events. Also, replacing turf grass with diverse native plants increases the biological diversity in a given area, which in turn, enhances the ability of the natural system to rebound after a disturbance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> American-Lawns. “Mixtures and Blends.” <a href=\"http://www.american-lawns.com/grasses/grass.html\">http://www.american-lawns.com/grasses/grass.html</a> (accessed March 22, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> University of Delaware College of Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources. “Turf Grass Madness: Reasons to Reduce the Lawn in Your Landscape.”  <a href=\"http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/sl/vegetation/Turf_Grass_Madness.pdf\">http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/sl/vegetation/Turf_Grass_Madness.pdf</a> (accessed March 22, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> U.S. EPA.  Outdoor Water Use in the United States.  <a href=\"https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/watersense/pubs/outdoor.html\">https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/watersense/pubs/outdoor.html</a> (accessed March 22, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> US EPA, University of West Virginia. “Managing Turfgrass and Garden Fertilizer Application to Prevent Contamination of Drinking Water.” <a href=\"http://nesc.wvu.edu/smart/training/toolkit/page1/SWPPT_bulletins/turfgrass.pdf\">http://nesc.wvu.edu/smart/training/toolkit/page1/SWPPT_bulletins/turfgrass.pdf</a> (accessed March 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> University of California, Irvine.  Turfgrass. <a href=\"https://news.uci.edu/2010/01/19/turfgrass/\">https://news.uci.edu/2010/01/19/turfgrass/</a>  (accessed March 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> NJ DEP. 2015. New Jersey Natural Heritage Program. <a href=\"https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/natural/heritage/\">https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/natural/heritage/</a> (accessed Sept 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Earth Institute at Columbia University.  “The Problem of Lawns.” <a href=\"http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2010/06/04/the-problem-of-lawns/\">http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2010/06/04/the-problem-of-lawns/</a> (accessed March 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> Less Lawn. “Native Grass Lawns.” <a href=\"http://www.lesslawn.com/articles/article1010.html\">http://www.lesslawn.com/articles/article1010.html</a> (accessed March 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> The Nature Conservancy. Habitat Network. Native Grasses for your Native Lawn. <a href=\"http://content.yardmap.org/learn/native-grasses-for-your-native-lawn/\">http://content.yardmap.org/learn/native-grasses-for-your-native-lawn/</a> (accessed November 11, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> University of Delaware College of Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources. “Groundcover Alternatives to Turf Grass.”  <a href=\"http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/sl/vegetation/Groundcovers.pdf\">http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/sl/vegetation/Groundcovers.pdf</a> (accessed March 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/turf-grass-reduction/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> Ibid.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-native-and-adapted-plants/\">Native and Adapted Plants</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/rain-gardens-and-cisterns/\">Rain Gardens</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-water-efficient-landscaping/\">Water-Efficient Landscaping</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.audubon.org/bird/at_home/pdf/AAHPA-21-32-Lawn.pdf\">Audubon Society – Lawn Alternatives</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cleanwaternj.org/garden.html\">Clean Water NJ – In the Garden</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.jerseyyards.org/jersey-friendly-plants/\">Jersey-Friendly Yards</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.npsnj.org/\">Native Plant Society of New Jersey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder/About\">Native Plant Finder</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://content.yardmap.org/learn/native-grasses-for-your-native-lawn/\">Nature Conservancy – Habitat Network</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/watershedrestoration/waterbook_chp6.html\">NJ DEP Lawn and Garden Care</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://njaes.rutgers.edu/county/\">Rutgers NJ Agriculture Experiment Station</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/subcategory.php?cat=5&amp;sub=35\">Commercial Turfgrass and Landscape Maintenance Fact Sheets &amp; Bulletins</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.turf.rutgers.edu/\">Center for Turfgrass Science</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"http://water.rutgers.edu/Rain_Gardens/RGWebsite/RainGardenManualofNJ.html\">Rutgers Water Resource Program – Rain Garden Manual of New Jersey</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>University Extension Services – Groundcovers</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://ag.udel.edu/udbg/sl/vegetation/Groundcovers.pdf\">Delaware</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/groundcover-list\">Maryland</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>US Environmental Protection Agency</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/greenscapes/web/html/brochure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US EPA Greenscapes: Environmentally Beneficial Landscaping</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Turf Grass Reduction','','inherit','closed','closed','','1134-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 13:56:37','2022-04-27 13:56:37','',1134,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2368',0,'revision','',0),(2370,2,'2022-04-27 13:58:44','2022-04-27 13:58:44','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Emergency Water Supply and Storage\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Emergency Water Supply and Storage? </strong></h2>\n<p>New Jersey receives ample rainfall, and the state’s geology supports the storage of large quantities of groundwater and surface water.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> However, water conservation and planning for water scarcity when water is plentiful can reduce the risk and the costs associated with increasing population growth, aging water infrastructure, and climate change impacts such as droughts on future water quality and availability. An increase in extreme weather events, such as major hurricanes, thunderstorms, ice storms, and flooding in New Jersey has highlighted the importance of having access to clean and safe water to meet drinking, sanitation and hygiene needs during and after natural disasters, extended power outages, and other emergencies. For example, flooding can overwhelm municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and storm-related power outages can impact plant operations. Flood waters can contaminate local water supplies and private wells with raw sewage and stormwater runoff containing chemicals, debris, and other contaminants that can cause serious illness.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a> While backup generators at municipal water and wastewater treatment plants can prevent power outages and elevating equipment can protect plant operations, individual building owners and operators can also take steps to safeguard water for emergencies.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_67\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"768\"]<img class=\"wp-image-67 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Emergency-Water-Supply-and-Storage-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Flooding (Source: NJ DEP Flood Control)\" width=\"768\" height=\"498\" /> Figure 1 – Flooding (Source: NJ DEP Flood Control)[/caption]<p>Strategies to safeguard water at the building level include designating back-up power for water pumps, providing on-site water storage, and designing redundant water supply and treatment systems that utilize captured rainwater or recycled wastewater as the primary or backup water supply (see <em>Rain Barrels and Cisterns, and On-site Alternative Water Reuse</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>How to Provide for Emergency Water Supply and Storage </strong></h2>\n<p>Planning for access to potable water during a power outage or storm-related event, starts with water conservation, and can include reusing water on-site, such as harvested rainwater or recycled greywater for storage and later use during emergencies to cover operations such as toilet flushing, mechanical equipment, and irrigation (see <em>Water-Efficient Landscaping, Indoor Water Conservation, On-site Alternative Water Reuse</em>).</p>\n<p>The specifics depend on whether or not the building utilizes the municipal water system. During a water emergency, a building on municipal water may still have access to clean potable water due to the municipal water and treatment plant’s backup water storage or backup power system.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> In this situation, planning for emergency water supply and storage requires providing backup power generation to operate water pumps and to distribute water throughout a building (see <em>Energy Storage and Back-Up Power Generation</em>).</p>\n<p>Buildings with deep-well pumps that do not rely on the municipal water supply can utilize energy storage and back-power generation, or hand pumps to power the deep-well pump. Gravity-fed water from an on-site spring or cistern part of a rainwater harvesting system, which includes adequate water storage can provide a redundant or backup water supply to complement public or deep-well water resources. Where there is no option for on-site water replenishment, look to provide emergency water storage that can gravity-feed water to the building, such as rooftop water tanks or water storage with pumps powered by stored energy or off-grid generators.</p>\n<h3><strong>Example</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://thewatershed.org/visit/\">Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Center</a></p>\n<p>Rainwater collected from the building’s rooftop supplies water for flushing toilets, reducing municipal potable water, stormwater runoff, and energy used to pump and treat water.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>The benefits of planning for emergency water supply and storage become most apparent during an emergency or disaster. Proper preparations can reduce business closures and avoid health and safety hazards associated with water emergencies. Planning for access to potable water during emergencies can also benefit overall water conservation efforts during normal operations, as alternative solutions and reuse scenarios are considered to utilize and manage water on a site.</p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The rising cost over the last decade of water and wastewater services can make minor investments in water conservation strategies and back-up technologies cost-effective based on the savings alone from reduced water bills.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a> Factoring in savings from reduced energy bills further reduces payback periods. As the cost of water storage and backup power generation technologies decline and power outages and water emergencies become more common, the resiliency benefits of reduced business closures, health and safety hazards, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions, can offset the incremental costs. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Providing for emergency water supply and storage enhances resiliency by utilizing redundant and local water supplies and reducing impacts from droughts and other instances of water scarcity. Ensuring access to potable water during emergencies decreases the reliance and stress on the entire municipal water infrastructure including groundwater pumping, and water and wastewater treatment and distribution, reducing the likelihood of system overload and failure.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 2017, New Jersey Water Supply Plan 2017-2022: 484p, <a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/wsp.html\">http://www.nj.gov/dep/watersupply/wsp.html</a> (accessed Oct 25, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 2018. Healthy Water – Water-Related Emergencies and Outbreaks. <a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/\">https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/</a> (accessed Nov 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> Wilson, Alex. 2015. LEED Pilot Credits on Resilient Design Adopted! <a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org/leed-pilot-credits-on-resilient-design-adopted/\">http://www.resilientdesign.org/leed-pilot-credits-on-resilient-design-adopted/</a> (accessed Nov 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Joseph Bourg. 2016. Water Conservation. Whole Building Design Guide – A Program of the National Institute of Building Science. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/water-conservation\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/water-conservation</a> (accessed Oct 26, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.” <a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a> (accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> Joseph Bourg. 2016. Water Conservation. Whole Building Design Guide – A Program of the National Institute of Building Science. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/water-conservation\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/water-conservation</a> (accessed Oct 26, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/indoor-water-conservation/\">Indoor Water Conservation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-on-site-alternative-water-reuse/\">On-site Alternative Water Reuse</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-rain-barrels-and-cisterns/\">Rain Barrels and Cisterns</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/\">Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready PV</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-water-efficient-landscaping/\">Water-Efficient Landscaping</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/\">Center for Disease Control – Healthy Water</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">The Center for Resilience</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense/commercial-buildings\">US EPA WaterSense for Commercial Buildings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/greeningepa/water-conservation-epa\">US EPA – Water Conservation at EPA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/water-conservation\">Whole Building Design Guide – Water Conservation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Emergency Water Supply and Storage','','inherit','closed','closed','','1539-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 13:58:44','2022-04-27 13:58:44','',1539,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2370',0,'revision','',0),(2371,2,'2022-04-27 14:02:06','2022-04-27 14:02:06','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Non-toxic Materials\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What are Non-toxic Materials? </strong></h2>\n<p>Non-toxic or low-emitting materials release relatively low levels of odorous, irritating, toxic, or hazardous substances unhealthy to building occupants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (including formaldehyde), particulates, and fibers include substances often emitted from building materials that can adversely impact human health.</p>\n<p>Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) contain carbon molecules and can vaporize from material surfaces into indoor air at average room temperatures (a process known as off-gassing).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a> A non-toxic material must meet different thresholds of VOC emissions compliance depending on the material.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> Found in many everyday products and building materials, VOCs can escape into the air and cause illness and allergic reactions. Studies have linked elevated levels of VOCs and interior pollutants to health concerns that cause eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea, and other health problems. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a> People with respiratory problems, children, seniors and people with compromised immune systems are at higher risk to reactions from exposure than general population.</p>\n<p>According to the EPA, concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times) than outdoors. Paints, sealants, manufactured wood products, and adhesives as well as some furnishings and carpet systems often release VOCs. Inherently non-emitting sources of VOCs such as stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, plated or anodized metal, glass, concrete, clay, brick, and unfinished or untreated solid wood do not require VOC emissions testing if they do not include VOC emitting surface coatings, binders, or sealants.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>Formaldehyde (CH<sub>2</sub>O), a known carcinogen, is a colorless gas with a strong odor that can cause eye, nose, skin, and lung irritations. It forms an essential component of several polymers used in many building materials including urea formaldehyde, phenol formaldehyde, and melamine resin. When selecting safe, non-toxic materials, avoid building materials and products containing formaldehyde resins. Pressed-wood products, such as particleboard, oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, medium density fiberboard, glues and adhesives, permanent-press fabrics, paper product coatings, and specific insulation materials often use formaldehyde resins.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a> More information about formaldehyde can be found through resources such as the <a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/formaldehyde\">US EPA website</a>. If a formaldehyde-containing product is purchased, it should be aired out before it is used.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_428\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"452\"]<img class=\"wp-image-428 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NC-Safe-Non-Toxic-Materials-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Paint cans (Source: Maury McCown)\" width=\"452\" height=\"346\" /> Figure 1 – Paint cans (Source: Maury McCown)[/caption]\n<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Non-toxic Materials</strong></h2>\n<p>Increased awareness about possible health risks and indoor air quality concerns have helped to expand the market for safe, non-toxic materials. Low-emitting material credit requirements by LEED and other green building certifications have led to a demand for products lower in VOCs and toxic chemicals.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a> Several certification programs, standards, and criteria for selecting and evaluating sustainable materials include <a href=\"http://greenguard.org/en/index.aspx\">GREENGUARD</a> (indoor air quality certification), <a href=\"http://www.carpet-rug.org/commercial-customers/green-building-and-the-environment/green-label-plus/\">Green Label Plus</a> (carpets/rugs), <a href=\"http://www.greenseal.org/home.aspx\">Green Seal</a>, and <a href=\"http://www.scscertified.com/\">Scientific Certification Systems</a>.</p>\n<p>The definition of a “low” concentration of VOC emissions varies according to the product type. For example, for interior paints and coatings, low-VOC emitting products have concentrations below 50 g/L; a zero-VOC paint has fewer than 5 grams per liter.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a> Paints and finishes come in either oil-based formulas or latex (water) based, which are generally less toxic and less VOC-emitting than oil-based paints.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a> Not all latex-based formulas are low in VOC’s, however, and a few oil-based products now qualify as low-VOC. For independent certifications and standards, see <a href=\"http://www.greenseal.org/\">greenseal.org</a> and <a href=\"http://greenguard.org/en/index.aspx\">greenguard.org</a> (which measures VOC emissions).</p>\n<p>There are many hard, low-formaldehyde flooring materials on the market. Formaldehyde occurs naturally in wood and making wood-containing flooring products are never 100% formaldehyde free. By using materials such as concrete and recycled tile, a homeowner can significantly reduce the amount of formaldehyde concentration in a home, while also preserving natural resources such as wood commonly used for flooring.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_256\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"282\"]<img class=\"wp-image-256 size-medium\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NR-Sustainable-Materials-Fig-5-282x300.png\" alt=\"Figure 5 – FSC Certified Logo (Source: http://www.fsc.org/)\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" /> Figure 5 – FSC Certified Logo[/caption]<p>If choosing to install new wood, consider salvaged wood or look for products that earn the <a href=\"https://ic.fsc.org/en/choosing-fsc/fsc-labels\">Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certification label</a>. The FSC specializes in providing certification for wood products produced from sustainable harvesting practices that contain low levels of formaldehyde. FSC-certified wood floors do not include added urea-formaldehyde.</p>\n<h3><strong>Example</strong></h3>\n<p><u>Rutgers University Visitor Center</u></p>\n<p>The Rutgers University Visitor Center was constructed using low-emitting materials including paints, finishes and recycled content carpet.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_49\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"434\"]<img class=\"wp-image-49 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NC-Safe-Non-Toxic-Materials-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 3 – Stained concrete floor (source: Rutgers Center for Green Building)\" width=\"434\" height=\"296\" /> Figure 3 – Stained concrete floor (source: Rutgers Center for Green Building)[/caption][caption id=\"attachment_94\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"444\"]<img class=\"wp-image-94 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NC-Safe-Non-Toxic-Materials-Fig-3.png\" alt=\"Figure 4 – Recycled carpet (source: Rutgers Center for Green Building)\" width=\"444\" height=\"302\" /> Figure 4 – Recycled carpet (source: Rutgers Center for Green Building)[/caption]\n<h2><strong>Benefits </strong></h2>\n<p>The selection of building material and furnishings have a significant impact on indoor environmental quality. Benefits of choosing low-emitting materials include: <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved indoor air quality.</li>\n<li>Improved worker safety and health.</li>\n<li>Reduced incidents of an eye and respiratory irritation, headaches, fatigue.</li>\n<li>Healthier environment for building occupants who are sensitive to specific products.</li>\n<li>Reduced pollution of groundwater and water supplies.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Many low-emitting materials are cost-competitive with conventional materials. Low/no-VOC paints typically cost about the same as conventional paints.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a> Many wood product manufacturers are replacing formaldehyde-based bonding resins with non-toxic substitutes. Cost impacts for such non-formaldehyde wood products can vary.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>The use of non-toxic materials in building assemblies and furnishings can help to reduce the release of toxic chemicals when debris from buildings finds its way into the environment following storm surges, flooding, and high winds caused by natural disasters and severe storm events. For example, Superstorm Sandy generated over 8 million cubic yards of debris across the nine hardest-hit counties in New Jersey in only one day.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a> Damaged and contaminated materials may include waterlogged drywall, plaster, insulation, flooring, carpets, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, that when put it into unlined landfills, can contaminate groundwater.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Los Alamos National Laboratory Sustainable Design Guide, Chapter 6: Materials. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/12/f5/sustainable_guide_ch6.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/12/f5/sustainable_guide_ch6.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). Evaluating and Selecting Green Products. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/evaluating-and-selecting-green-products\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/evaluating-and-selecting-green-products</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> LEED BD+C: New Construction | v4 – LEED v4. Low-emitting materials</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction-core-and-shell-retail-new-construction-data-centers-new-construction-hosp-0\">https://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction-core-and-shell-retail-new-construction-data-centers-new-construction-hosp-0</a>  (accessed April 25, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> US EPA. An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality. <a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality\">https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality</a>  (accessed April 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> LEED v4. EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certifications and Labels. <a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf\">https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> Healthy Building Network. Formaldehyde Found in Building Materials.  <a href=\"https://healthybuilding.net/uploads/files/formaldehyde-found-in-building-materials.pdf\">https://healthybuilding.net/uploads/files/formaldehyde-found-in-building-materials.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> LEED v4. EQ Credit Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certifications and Labels. <a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf\">https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> GreenGuard. Your Guide to Low-And Zero-VOC Paints. <a href=\"http://greenguard.org/files/LivingGreenPaintGuide.pdf\">http://greenguard.org/files/LivingGreenPaintGuide.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> WBDG. Evaluating and Selecting Green Products. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/evaluating-and-selecting-green-products\">https://www.wbdg.org/resources/evaluating-and-selecting-green-products</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> Cost Helper. How Much Does Painting an Interior Cost? <a href=\"http://home.costhelper.com/painting-interior.html\">http://home.costhelper.com/painting-interior.html</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> Los Alamos National Laboratory Sustainable Design Guide, Chapter 6: Materials. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/12/f5/sustainable_guide_ch6.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2013/12/f5/sustainable_guide_ch6.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-safe-non-toxic-materials/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> NJ DEP. (2015). Disaster Debris Management Planning Tool Kit for New Jersey Municipalities.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/toolkit.pdf\">http://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/toolkit.pdf</a> (accessed April 27, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-sustainable-materials-2/\">Sustainable Materials</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.state.nj.us/health/iep/index.shtml\">NJ Department of Health and Senior Services – Indoor Environments</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.epa.gov/iaq/greenbuilding/index.html\">US EPA Indoor Air Quality – Green Indoor Environments</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/evaluating-and-selecting-green-products\">Whole Building Design Guide: Evaluating and Selecting Green Products</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Green Product Certifications and Standards:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.carpet-rug.org/commercial-customers/green-building-and-the-environment/index.cfm\">Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.c2ccertified.org\">Cradle to Cradle</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.greenguard.org/\">The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute</a> is an industry-independent, not-for-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification programs.</li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.greenseal.org/Home.aspx\">Green Seal</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org\">International Living Future Institute</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/Low%20Emitting%20Third%20Party%20Certifications%20and%20Labels%20June%202017.pdf\">LEED: Low-Emitting Materials Third Party Certifications and Labels</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.ecolabelindex.com/ecolabel/scs-indoor-advantage\">Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://mts.sustainableproducts.com/SMaRT_product_standard.html\">SMaRt Consensus Sustainable Product Standards</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Non-toxic Materials','','inherit','closed','closed','','1589-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:02:06','2022-04-27 14:02:06','',1589,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2371',0,'revision','',0),(2373,2,'2022-04-27 14:04:44','2022-04-27 14:04:44','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Light Pollution Reduction\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Light Pollution?</strong></h2>\n<p>Light pollution refers to noticeable artificial light at night (ALAN), an unwelcome by-product of excessive outdoor lighting, especially vertical illuminance that includes such effects as skyglow, the brightening of the night sky, light trespass, the spilling of light beyond a property or intended lighting boundary, and glare, the obtrusive brightness of light viewed against an unlit background.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> The commercial building sector contributes to light pollution through a variety of sources, including advertising lighting, architectural and landscape lighting, interior nighttime lighting, and security lighting.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_337\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"480\"]<img class=\"wp-image-337 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Light-Pollution-Reduction-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Downlighting from a commercial building (Source: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrhayata/321358583/sizes/m/in/p)\" width=\"480\" height=\"654\" /> Figure 1 – Downlighting from a commercial building (Source: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrhayata/321358583/sizes/m/in/p)[/caption]<p>The following includes a list of several negative impacts of light pollution.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interferes with wildlife migratory and breeding patterns, impacting nighttime ecosystems and biodiversity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a></li>\n<li>Wastes energy and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.</li>\n<li>Leads to glare issues and unsafe driving conditions, particularly for older motorists.</li>\n<li>Impacts human metabolism and disrupts sleep through constant exposure to artificial light, particularly light from the blue end of the spectrum.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></li>\n<li>Reduces ability to view stars and interferes with astronomical observatories. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a></li>\n<li>Causes a nuisance to neighboring properties by casting unwanted nighttime glare into windows.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>How to reduce light pollution? </strong></h2>\n<p>The first steps to reducing light pollution are to evaluate the outdoor lighting requirements of a particular location (i.e., aesthetics, security, or utility), to eliminate unnecessary lighting, and to strategically place energy-efficient lighting and controls to meet the remaining lighting requirements (see <em>High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</em>).</p>\n<p>Downlighting refers to a lighting strategy that directs light down and only lights the predetermined area; therefore reducing light pollution. Technologies to reduce light pollution also include full cutoff luminaires, low-reflectance surfaces, and low-angle spotlights. Cutoff luminaires have no direct uplight, help eliminate glare, and efficiently direct lighting down to the predetermined area.</p>\n<p>General guidelines for efficient outdoor lighting include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider location and surrounding areas during the lighting design, and select luminaires, locations, and orientations that minimize light trespass onto adjacent properties.</li>\n<li>Replace traditional HIDs (high-intensity discharge) luminaires and lamps, including high-pressure sodium and metal halide lamps, with <a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans\">EnergyStar</a> certified outdoor LEDs.</li>\n<li>Consider installing solar powered outdoor LED lights for outdoor pathways.</li>\n<li>Aim floodlight angles low so that the entire beam falls within the intended lighted area and direct light downward whenever possible.</li>\n<li>Use well-shielded luminaires and lamps, and other control devices when up-lighting is required to maximize the efficiency of the light source (e.g., reflectors, deflectors, and covers).</li>\n<li>Couple outdoor lightings systems, with lighting controls such as motion detectors, photosensors, and schedule controls, to enhance an energy efficiency and security.</li>\n<li>Adjust timers to the minimum period necessary and dim or switch lights off when not needed to save energy and cut electric bills.</li>\n<li>Plan for backup power for critical lighting needs during a power outage, such as emergency and night-time lighting (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).</li>\n<li>Commission and regularly re-commission all lighting systems and controls to optimize performance and energy savings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For project specific advice, consult the <a href=\"https://www.ies.org/standards/ies-lighting-library/\">Illuminating Engineering Society’s</a> lighting design guides, which provide lighting professionals with standards and recommended best practices for a variety of lighting applications.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Efficient outdoor lighting design helps to reduce light pollution, and its associated adverse effects including wasted energy reduced nighttime visibility for astronomers and scientists, disruption of nocturnal wildlife and ecology, and impacts on human health and well-being.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[5]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The costs of implementing lighting designs and technologies that reduce light pollution vary depending on the selection of lighting sources, fixtures, and controls. Effective and efficient outdoor lighting solutions are not always the least expensive option, but as with any comprehensive cost evaluation, operating costs, including energy savings, lifetime performance, and maintenance, are essential factors to consider.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[6]</a></p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-buildings/application-forms/application-forms-0\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available incentives.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Reducing light pollution provides energy savings and reduces reliance and stress on the electricity grid. Outdoor lighting designs that supplement solar-powered LED lighting technologies for a portion of regular lighting requirements (e.g., pedestrian pathways) and plan for backup power for critical lighting needs further reduce stress on the grid, especially in the event of a power outage.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> The Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. <a href=\"http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/transportation/pdf/lightPollution/Seminarpresentation.pdf\">http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/transportation/pdf/lightPollution/Seminarpresentation.pdf</a> (accessed October 22, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Gaston KJ, Visser ME, Ho ̈lker F. 2015 The biological impacts of artificial light at night: the research challenge. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B 370: 20140133. <a href=\"http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2014.0133\">http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2014.0133</a> (accessed Dec 19, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> Illuminating Engineering Society, International Dark Sky Association.  <em>Model Lighting Ordinance. </em><a href=\"http://darksky.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/16_MLO_FINAL_JUNE2011.PDF\">http://darksky.org/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/16_MLO_FINAL_JUNE2011.PDF</a> (accessed October 22, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Cornell University, Astronomy Department. 2018. “Ask an Astronomer: How does light pollution affect astronomers?” <a href=\"http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/about-us/116-observational-astronomy/stargazing/professional-observers/712-how-does-light-pollution-affect-astronomers-intermediate\">http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/about-us/116-observational-astronomy/stargazing/professional-observers/712-how-does-light-pollution-affect-astronomers-intermediate</a> (accessed Dec 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">3</a> LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction. <a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/LEED%20v4%20BDC_07.2.18_current.pdf\">https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/LEED%20v4%20BDC_07.2.18_current.pdf</a>  (accessed Oct. 22, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[5]</a> International Dark-Sky Association. <em>Light Pollution.</em> <a href=\"http://darksky.org/light-pollution/\">http://darksky.org/light-pollution/</a>  (accessed October 22, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-light-pollution-reduction/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[6]</a> Illuminating Engineering Society. <em>IES Lighting Handbook, 10<sup>th</sup> Edition.</em> <a href=\"https://www.ies.org/handbook/DiLaura/Introduction%20to%20the%20IES%20Handbook%20PDF.pdf\">https://www.ies.org/handbook/DiLaura/Introduction%20to%20the%20IES%20Handbook%20PDF.pdf</a>  (accessed October 22, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls/\">High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ies.org/\">Illuminating Engineering Society</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.darksky.org\">International Dark-Sky Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/\">Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cost-lonne.eu\">Loss of the Night Network</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njaa.org/\">NJ Astronomical Association</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Light Pollution','','inherit','closed','closed','','1617-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:04:44','2022-04-27 14:04:44','',1617,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2373',0,'revision','',0),(2375,2,'2022-04-27 14:06:45','2022-04-27 14:06:45','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"New Commercial Buildings\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The Manual supports the construction of new green commercial buildings with diminished energy and environmental footprints and the greening of existing commercial buildings. This approach limits the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, while sensitivity to the location of building activities helps to prevent urban sprawl and preserves natural resources.</p>\n<p>Best practice strategies include all aspects of green building and design with an added focus on those that jointly promote energy efficiency and resiliency in keeping with the State of New Jersey policy objectives. The Manual organizes best practice strategies according to an operational framework based on a design-build-operate-evaluate process. Each strategy includes a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, New Jersey specific examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Design\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf568;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/building-information-modeling-bim/\">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment 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_builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<strong>Envelope</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-orientation/\">Building Orientation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-natural-ventilation/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-thermal-mass/\">Thermal Massing</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Energy Supply</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-biomass-energy-systems/\">Biomass Energy Systems</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-geothermal-energy-systems/\">Geothermal Heat Pumps</a></li>\n	<li><a 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icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><strong>Envelope</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-air-infiltration/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-cool-roofs/\">Cool Roofs</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-insulation/\">Insulation</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-chilled-beams/\">Chilled Beams</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-combined-heat-and-power-chp/\">Combined Heat and Power (CHP)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-demand-control-ventilation/\">Demand Control Ventilation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-energy-recovery-systems/\">Energy Recovery Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-thermal-energy-storage/\">Thermal Energy Storage</a></li>\n<li><a 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image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operations & Maintenance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe038;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nc-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a 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background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Building Performance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf080;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-building-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nc-smart-meters/\">Smart 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_module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>Why Incorporate Views and Operable Windows?</strong></h2>\n<p>Indoor environments impact occupant well-being and productivity. Aspects of the indoor environment such as access to views and natural light, connection to nature, and personal control over environmental conditions all play a role in occupant comfort (see <em>Individual Comfort Controls</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> Access to views of the outside contributes to occupant well-being.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a> Many studies have found that people value daylight and prefer to be near windows, and there is an increasing understanding that being near a window can be psychologically and physiologically beneficial, mainly if views contain natural features. Visual contact with nature through window views enhances mood, reduces stress, and promotes a higher quality of life (see <em>Biophilic Design</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> A study by Roger Ulrich compared postoperative recovery rates of patients experiencing similar surgical procedures but having different window views of trees and a lake, no window views, or a view of a brick wall. The study found that the window view patients recovered significantly faster, required less pharmaceutical assistance, and had fewer post-operative complications, supporting the idea that enhanced opportunities for emotionally bonding with nature promote feelings of calm, confidence, and personal well-being.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a></p>\n<p>Operable windows can increase occupant comfort and provide psychological benefits through natural ventilation, connection to natural elements and individual control over the indoor environment (see <em>Natural Ventilation</em>). Operable windows can also contribute to improved indoor air quality, depending on the quality of the outdoor air. Monitor outdoor air quality through resources such as the US EPA “Air Now” online tool (<a href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/flag.\">airnow.gov</a>) that lists air quality conditions by zip code.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>One study compared naturally ventilated buildings (i.e., occupant-controlled operable windows) with centrally controlled HVAC systems (in which occupants had no control over their environment) found that occupants in the naturally ventilated buildings accepted a full range of temperatures compared to occupants who did not have operable windows. One hypothesis for this finding is that occupants with greater control over the indoor environment have a higher tolerance of temperature range.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_525\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"544\"]<img class=\"wp-image-525 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Views-and-Operable-Windows-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Office with operable windows and view of trees (Source: Flickr drewsaunders http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewbsaunders/116533602/ ).\" width=\"544\" height=\"410\" /> Figure 1 – Office with operable windows and view of trees (Source: Flickr drewsaunders http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewbsaunders/116533602/ ).[/caption]\n<h2><strong>How to Incorporate Views and Operable Windows</strong></h2>\n<p>The factors that define indoor environmental quality connect directly to each other. For example, the decision about the placement or type of window can impact access to natural light, connection to the outdoors, acoustics, thermal comfort, occupant control, and air quality (see <em>Energy-Efficient Windows</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a> It is essential to consider all of these components in the design phase of a project. There are many resources available regarding design steps to consider for the placement of operable windows and to optimize views (see <strong>Resources </strong>section).</p>\n<p>Although there are many benefits associated with operable windows, they can also increase the threat of water and air leakage without careful window selection, design, and installation (see <em>Reduce Air Infiltration</em>). Operable windows can also increase noise and airborne pollutants in the interior space and make it harder to control thermal comfort with various types of HVAC systems (see <em>Acoustic Control</em>). Facilities staff and building occupants should be aware of the limitations and issues that can arise from operable window use and methods to mitigate these issues (see <strong>Resources</strong>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a></p>\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://architypereview.com/project/atlanticare-cancer-care-institute/\">AtlantiCare – The Cancer Institute, Egg Harbor Township, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>AtlantiCare designed and constructed its new Cancer Care Institute according to <a href=\"http://www.usgbc.org/\">US Green Building Council</a> LEED standards, achieving LEED Gold certification. The Cancer Institute was the first AtlantiCare building to achieve LEED certification.</p>\n<p>Highlights include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural lighting including an automatic light-monitoring system to reduce electricity usage.</li>\n<li>The facility features a natural theme, incorporating a healing arts program.</li>\n<li>Nature has been brought inside and trees are planted in several areas inside the facility.</li>\n<li>Three-quarters of the interior space provides natural daylight through the glass façade, skylights and large windows throughout the building.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.hermanmiller.com/About-Us/Environmental-Advocacy/Green-Buildings\">The Herman Miller Building, Holland, Michigan.</a></p>\n<p>Although people prefer being in windowed rather than windowless spaces, the view itself has consequences for well-being. Studies have found that views of nature are especially beneficial and reduce stress, provide mental relief, improve the perceived quality of life, and improve emotional functioning. A case study of the Herman Miller building in Holland, Michigan, shows improvements in social functioning and sense of belonging associated with including break areas; a centrally located cafeteria; an interior, daylit and tree-lined “street”; and high levels of internal glazing that offered views into the street and interior spaces.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Incorporating views and operable windows:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhances occupant comfort and health</li>\n<li>Increases occupant satisfaction</li>\n<li>Increases productivity<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a></li>\n<li>Offers natural ventilation<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></li>\n<li>Increases access to daylight and window views which can improve psychological functioning and well-being of occupants</li>\n<li>Reduces stress and promotes positive emotional states and may also influence cognitive functioning<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of incorporating operable windows and maximizing views from interior spaces vary by project, and these aspects should be considered early in the design phase to optimize cost efficiencies. Operable windows are generally more expensive than static windows. Expect to pay approximately 20-percent more for fully operable windows vs. fixed windows. Price also changes by type of operable window – sliders are cheaper than casements, for example. Many factors affect cost and designers need to think holistically about the project. Operable windows can be used to offset mechanical ventilation costs and can allow for downsizing fans (see <em>Properly-Sized HVAC Systems</em>). Installing a traditional mechanical HVAC unit on the roof and installing operable windows can lead to inefficiencies in running the system if occupants are not adequately aware of how the building systems function.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>In the event of a fire or other emergency in the building, operable windows (depending on their size) can act as a point of egress for occupants and can also serve as an access point for firefighters and their lifesaving equipment, especially if any other exits are blocked off and inaccessible to the building’s occupants. Operable windows can also help provide natural ventilation and thermal comfort during a power outage.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Whole Building Design Guide. <em>Promote Health and Well Being</em> <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/productive/promote-health-well-being\">http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/productive/promote-health-well-being</a>  (accessed January 12, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> GSA. Sustainable Facilities Tool. Occupant Comfort. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/productive/promote-health-well-being\">http://www.wbdg.org/design-objectives/productive/promote-health-well-being</a> (accessed January 12, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> Judith H. Heerwagen, Ph.D. <em>Green Buildings, Organizational Success, and Occupant Productivity. </em>Whole Building Design Guide. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/files/pdfs/grn_bldgs_org_success.pdf\">https://www.wbdg.org/files/pdfs/grn_bldgs_org_success.pdf</a> (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Ulrich, Roger S. <em>View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from Surgery. </em>The Center for Health Design. <a href=\"https://www.healthdesign.org/sites/default/files/article-pdfs/Ulrich-1984-CHD-KPS.pdf\">https://www.healthdesign.org/sites/default/files/article-pdfs/Ulrich-1984-CHD-KPS.pdf</a>  (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> US EPA. AirNow. <a href=\"https://www.airnow.gov/\">https://www.airnow.gov</a> (accessed December 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> ASHRAE. <a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/pdf_files/Brager2004_OpWindows_Trans.pdf\">http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/pdf_files/Brager2004_OpWindows_Trans.pdf</a> (accessed September 20, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> California Sustainable Design Training. IEQ. <a href=\"https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/docs/cr/GreenBuilding/Training/StateManual/StateManual.pdf\">https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/docs/cr/GreenBuilding/Training/StateManual/StateManual.pdf</a>  (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> Buildings.com “A Breath of Fresh Air.” <a href=\"http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx\">http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx</a> (accessed January 12, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> The American Institute of Architects (AIA). <a href=\"http://www.aiatopten.org/node/169\">www.aiatopten.org/node/169</a> (accessed September 20, 2018)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> California Sustainable Design Training. IEQ. <a href=\"https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/docs/cr/GreenBuilding/Training/StateManual/StateManual.pdf\">https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/docs/cr/GreenBuilding/Training/StateManual/StateManual.pdf</a>  (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> Buildings.com   “A Breath of Fresh Air.” <a href=\"http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx\">http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx</a> (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> Judith H. Heerwagen, Ph.D. <em>Green Buildings, Organizational Success, and Occupant Productivity.</em> Whole Building Design Guide. <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/files/pdfs/grn_bldgs_org_success.pdf\">https://www.wbdg.org/files/pdfs/grn_bldgs_org_success.pdf</a> (accessed September 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> Buildings. “A Breath of Fresh Air.” <a href=\"http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx\">http://www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3321/ArticleID/2749/Default.aspx</a> (accessed January 12, 2019)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-views-and-operable-windows/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> Building Green. Resilient Design: Natural Cooling. <a href=\"https://www.buildinggreen.com/blog/resilient-design-natural-cooling\">https://www.buildinggreen.com/blog/resilient-design-natural-cooling</a> (accessed January 12, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-acoustic-control/\">Acoustic Comfort</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-biophilic-design/\">Biophilic Design</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-individual-comfort-controls/\">Individual Comfort Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-natural-ventilation/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-sustainable-materials/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/pdf_files/Brager2004_OpWindows_Trans.pdf\">ASHRAE. Operable Windows, Personal Control, and Occupant Comfort</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov/learn/about/242/occupant-comfort\">GSA – Sustainable Toolkit – Occupant Comfort</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/biophilic-design-overview/\">International Living Building Institute – Biophilic Design Initiative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/LEED%20v4%20BDC_07.2.18_current.pdf\">USGBC LEED for New Construction Version 4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design/ieq.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Incorporate Views and Operable Windows','','inherit','closed','closed','','1718-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:08:19','2022-04-27 14:08:19','',1718,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2377',0,'revision','',0),(2378,2,'2022-04-27 14:11:43','2022-04-27 14:11:43','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Commissioning\" subhead=\"New Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What is Commissioning?</h2>\n<p>Commissioning refers to a quality assurance process for new building projects for optimizing performance and improving building operation that includes verifying and documenting that the building and its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s requirements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For new commercial building projects, commissioning begins during pre-design and continues through design, construction, occupancy, and operations. Changes in design or improper installation can lead to systems working inefficiently. Building systems also degrade and lose efficiency over time making re-commissioning and ongoing commissioning essential steps in the overall commissioning process (see Figure 1).</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_65\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1400\"]<img class=\"wp-image-65 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Commissioning-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1- Types of Commissioning. (Source: US DOE Federal Energy Management Program Operations and Maintenance Best Practices).\" width=\"1400\" height=\"594\" /> Figure 1- Types of Commissioning. (Source: US DOE Federal Energy Management Program Operations and Maintenance Best Practices).[/caption]\n<h2>How to Implement Commissioning</h2>\n<p>The first step in the commissioning process is to designate the commissioning team, which often includes the Commissioning Agent (CxA), Building Owner, Architect/Engineer A/E, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Contractors, maintenance and operations personnel, and occupants (when available). The Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) recommends hiring a third-party independent CxA with excellent written and verbal communication skills, current engineering knowledge and extensive hands-on field experience regarding building systems, including principles of building system performance and system start-up, balancing, testing and troubleshooting, as well as knowledge and experience with building operation and maintenance procedures and the building and design process.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n<p>The commissioning team assures the completion on all of the steps in the commissioning process and the realization of building objectives and develops the building commissioning plan, which outlines and organizes the commissioning process schedule and allocation of resources and includes details of systems tests and procedures, system and equipment checklists, and testing and documentation responsibilities.</p>\n<p>Building commissioning plans may include the following building systems and green building elements (as applicable):<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>HVAC systems (control settings and sequencing)</li>\n<li>Building assembly (envelope, interior, paths of egress)</li>\n<li>Conveying systems (elevators and escalators)</li>\n<li>Protective systems (fire suppression, lightning protection)</li>\n<li>Plumbing (water distribution, sanitary or stormwater)</li>\n<li>Electrical (power distribution, lighting)</li>\n<li>Communication systems (telecom, wireless networks, sound, video)</li>\n<li>Alarm Systems (fault detection, security, leak detection)</li>\n<li>Indoor air quality (moisture, airborne particles)</li>\n<li>Indoor environmental quality (acoustics, thermal comfort)</li>\n<li>Renewable energy (photovoltaics, wind energy)</li>\n<li>Smart building technology (advanced metering, building automation systems)</li>\n<li>Energy storage and back-up power generation systems (ice storage, batteries)</li>\n<li>Alternative water reuse systems (greywater recycling, composting toilets)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commissioning process provides testing and documentation that establishes valuable performance benchmarks, and a baseline for the future operation and the re-commissioning and ongoing commissioning of the building. Commissioning teams may consider issuing an occupant survey before re-commissioning to identify areas of concern and focus. The final re-commissioning report provides building upgrade recommendations and operations and maintenance improvement opportunities and describes the potential improvement, estimated implementation costs, and savings for each opportunity.</p>\n<p>For a more detailed overview of the commissioning process, including re-commissioning and ongoing commissioning see the <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">Building Commissioning Association’s New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools Handbook.</a></p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/newcommercial/casestudies/njmc.php\">NJ Meadowlands New Observatory Classroom Building</a></p>\n<p>Commissioning through the construction of this building ensured that systems worked as designed and desired by the occupants. The formalized review process helped the building achieve LEED platinum certification.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized building systems and quality assurance.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Lower utility bills through reduced energy savings of 14-16%.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort.</li>\n<li>Fewer building system issues at building turnover.</li>\n<li>Enhanced operation and maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong>Costs </strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning costs depend on the type of facility, the complexity of the building systems, and the type and number of systems included in the process. The cost of not commissioning equals the costs of correcting mistakes plus the costs of inefficient operations.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Minimize costs by budgeting at least 0.5% to 1.5% of total construction costs or about $1.16 per square foot to cover the costs for commissioning agent services at the beginning of the project as opposed to adding on these services later.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><sup>,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a></sup> Reduce the costs of on-going commissioning by installing systems that make that process more manageable such as smart metering (see <em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>). The payback period for costs in extra time and labor and parts are around one to four years.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Other estimates find that payback can be less than two years and often less than six months.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available programs and incentives related to commissioning.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning contributes to a building’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of critical building systems and notifying building operators when and where a problem exists, ensuring that a building performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Commissioning identifies opportunities for energy savings and if implemented, helps to reduce stress on the grid and the likelihood of grid failures.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association. 2016. Existing Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf</a> (accessed Jan 11, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> GSA Sustainable Facilities Toolkit. 2018. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning\">https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning</a> (accessed Jan 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commission – Summary of the 2009 Cost Assessment. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/2009-assessment.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/2009-assessment.html</a> (accessed January 17, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php</a> (accessed Jan 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Owner’s Role and Responsibilities in the Commissioning Process.  <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-commissioning/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> US DOE | EERE. Federal Energy Management Program. <em><i>Operations and Maintenance Best Practices Guide:</i></em> <em><i>Chapter 7</i></em>. <a href=\"http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/OM_7.pdf\">http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/OM_7.pdf</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nc-smart-meters/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-202-2018?product_id=2025517\"><em>ASHRAE </em>Standard 202-2018 – Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org\">Building Commissioning Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/commissioning-federal-buildings\">US DOE Building Commissioning for Federal Buildings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Building Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NC Commissioning','','inherit','closed','closed','','1823-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:11:43','2022-04-27 14:11:43','',1823,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2378',0,'revision','',0),(2379,2,'2022-04-27 14:13:57','2022-04-27 14:13:57','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Exterior Wall Systems\" subhead=\"Existing Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Upgrading Exterior Wall Systems? </b></strong></h2>\n<p>Conditions that may lead to an upgrade of an exterior wall system include but are not limited to: water damage, mold, inadequate insulation, holes, cracks or other fractures that compromise structural integrity. Upgrading exterior walls provides the opportunity to fix structural or cosmetic damages, control moisture, improve insulation, and increase daylighting. Common wall system upgrades include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adding insulation</li>\n<li>Air sealing doors and windows</li>\n<li>Repairing holes, cracks and gaps</li>\n<li>Upgrading windows and glazing</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The building envelope or the physical structure between the inside of the building and the outside environment includes walls, windows, doors, roof systems, and the foundation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Exterior wall systems often comprise the majority of the building envelope, playing a pivotal role in determining levels of comfort, natural lighting and ventilation, and the energy required to heat and cool a building.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_26\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"658\"]<img class=\"wp-image-26 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/EC-Exterior-Walls-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Window energy flows (Source: ENERGY STAR)\" width=\"658\" height=\"820\" /> Figure 1 – Window energy flows (Source: ENERGY STAR)[/caption]<p>Building R-values assess a wall’s thermal resistance. The higher the R-value, the better the building in reducing heat loss.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Air leakage contributes to 25- 40% of a building’s heat loss (see <em><i>Air Infiltration</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Maintaining and investing in well-insulated (high R-value rating) walls/wall systems yields energy savings.</p>\n<p>The following includes examples of insulation materials and wall systems:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><i>Continuous and Cavity Insulation. </i></em>Continuous insulation runs uninterrupted over structural membranes, avoids thermal bridging and is installed on the exterior surface of the building envelope.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Cavity insulation is installed between structural components such as wood studs.</li>\n<li><em><i>Composite Metal Panels</i></em> consist of two sheets of metal adhered to a core material and include:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a>\n<ul>\n<li>Foamed-Insulation Core Metal Wall Panels</li>\n<li>Laminated-Insulation Core Metal Wall Panels</li>\n<li>Honeycomb Core Metal Wall Panels</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em><i>Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFs)</i></em> consists of exterior wall cladding made of rigid insulation boards. The polymer-based (PB) system is most popular and consists of closed expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation finished with a polymeric (organic) bonded aggregate and cement reinforced with a glass mesh.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Being lightweight and low cost, and the ability to achieve different aesthetic effects make EIFs a popular choice.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a></li>\n<li><em><i>Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) </i></em>consists of concrete walls poured inside foam insulation forms with steel reinforcing and stacked as interlocking blocks.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Insulated concrete block or <em><i>concrete masonry units (CMUs)</i></em> form prefabricated blocks applied like traditional block wall construction.</li>\n<li><em><i>Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)</i></em> consist of an insulating foam core placed between two structural panels, typically oriented strand board (OSB) or fiber cement panels.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></li>\n<li><em><i>Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs)</i></em> consist of an interior, solid layer of a high R-value material wrapped in an exterior layer of airtight foil with a vacuum drawn inside the airtight foil.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a> They can achieve an R-value of 50 without adding bulk, making them cost-effective on roofs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Upgrade Exterior Wall Systems</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Assess the building’s existing insulation and daylighting levels. Consider hiring a building envelope contractor experienced in air sealing and insulation. Perform an energy audit including a blower door test to measures the airtightness of the building and identify problem areas. Hire a daylighting professional to identify cost-effective opportunities to improve daylighting (see <em><i>Daylighting </i></em>and <em><i>Windows and Skylights</i></em>).</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_328\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"586\"]<img class=\"wp-image-328 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/EC-Exterior-Walls-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2. EIFs and metal panel assembly with an R-value of 16 and continuous insulation. (Source: US DOE Better Buildings Solution Center)\" width=\"586\" height=\"378\" /> Figure 2. EIFs and metal panel assembly with an R-value of 16 and continuous insulation. (Source: US DOE Better Buildings Solution Center)[/caption]<p>The US DOE recommends reducing envelope leakage and minimizing air infiltration by sealing, caulking and placing weather-strip to the following areas:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joints around fenestration and door frames.</li>\n<li>Junctions between walls and foundations, between walls at building corners, between walls and structural floors or roofs, and between walls and roof or wall panels.</li>\n<li>Openings at penetrations of utility services through roofs, walls, and floors.</li>\n<li>Site-built fenestration and doors.</li>\n<li>Building assemblies used as ducts or plenums.</li>\n<li>Joints, seams, and penetrations of vapor retarders.</li>\n<li>All other openings in the building envelope.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Re-caulking and weather stripping windows and doors provide a low-cost option for upgrading the exterior wall system by minimizing air leakage. Poorly sealed buildings lack humidity control, contributing to moisture damage and mold growth that damages building materials and impacts the structural integrity of the building. Airtight buildings improve the effectiveness of insulation. Balancing airtightness with controlled ventilation helps to supply the appropriate level of fresh air into the building.</p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.passivehouse.us/\">Passive House Institute, US</a> strategies applicable to commercial building retrofits, include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A combination of internal and external insulation to reduce thermal bridging</li>\n<li>Whole building air barriers, with commissioning before occupancy</li>\n<li>Moisture management in enclosure assemblies</li>\n<li>“Cool walls” that have optimum reflectivity and ventilation against solar gain</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A properly designed exterior wall system offers the following benefits.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn15\" name=\"_ednref15\"><sup>[15]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces energy costs</li>\n<li>Prevents moisture condensation</li>\n<li>Reduces capacity and size of new mechanical equipment</li>\n<li>Reduces noise levels</li>\n<li>Increases indoor environmental quality and thermal comfort.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn16\" name=\"_ednref16\"><sup>[16]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Provides fire protection</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The cost of adding insulation, air sealing doors and windows, and filling gaps and holes vary based on the conditions and scope of the project. There are often incentives available for upgrading exterior wall systems. See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a>for available incentives and financing programs.</p>\n<h2>Resiliency</h2>\n<p>Expertly designed and installed exterior wall systems offer several essential resiliency benefits. In the event of a power outage, well-insulated buildings protect against heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, helping to maintain comfortable internal temperatures for building occupants, and reducing stress on the grid. A daylighting-optimized building continues to provide interior light to building occupants when the power goes out. Wall assembly systems (with insulating properties) such as precast concrete panels, insulated concrete forms (ICFs), and structural insulated panels (SIPs) offer resistance to hazards such as fire, wind, earthquakes, and floods, and improve indoor environmental quality through resistance to mold.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_edn17\" name=\"_ednref17\"><sup>[17]</sup></a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Arnold, Chris. 2016. “Building Envelop Design Guide.” Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). <a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/building-envelope-design-guide-introduction\">https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/building-envelope-design-guide-introduction</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Vivian Loftness et al. (2012) State of the Art in Enclosure Technologies and Integrated Systems for 50% Energy Savings in Existing Commercial Buildings. Consortium for Building Energy Innovation. <a href=\"http://cbei.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/State-of-the-Art-in-Enclosure-Technologies.pdf\">http://cbei.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/State-of-the-Art-in-Enclosure-Technologies.pdf</a> (accessed June 4, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> US DOE | Energy Savers: Insulation. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/weatherize/insulation\">https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/weatherize/insulation</a> (accessed May 31, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> US EPA Energy Star. Reduce Air Infiltration. <a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes_features.hm_f_reduced_air_infiltration\">https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes_features.hm_f_reduced_air_infiltration</a> (accessed May 31, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> US DOE: Better Building Solution Center. Building Envelope Webinars for Walls</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/toolkits/building-envelope-webinars-walls\">https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/toolkits/building-envelope-webinars-walls</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> US DOE Building Energy Codes Resource Center. “Cavity and Continuous Insulation.”</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ta_cavity_and_continuous_insulation_in_rescheck.pdf\">https://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ta_cavity_and_continuous_insulation_in_rescheck.pdf</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Zwayer, Gary L. 2016 “Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFs).” Whole Building Design Guide. National Institute of Building Sciences.<a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/wall-systems/exterior-insulation-and-finish-system-eifs\">https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/wall-systems/exterior-insulation-and-finish-system-eifs</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Lstiburek, Joseph. 2007. “EIFs: Problems and Solutions.” Building Science Corporation. https://buildingscience.com/documents/digests/bsd-146-eifs-problems-and-solutions (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Zwayer, Gary L. 2016. “Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFs).” Whole Building Design Guide. National Institute of Building Sciences.<a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/wall-systems/exterior-insulation-and-finish-system-eifs\">https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/wall-systems/exterior-insulation-and-finish-system-eifs</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> US DOE: Building America Solution Center: ICFs. <a href=\"https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/insulated-concrete-forms-icfs#quicktabs-guides=1\">https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/insulated-concrete-forms-icfs#quicktabs-guides=1</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA). “What are SIPS?” <a href=\"https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips\">https://www.sips.org/about/what-are-sips</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a> Dan Howell et al. “Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs) in a roofing application of US Post Office and Courthouse Camden, NJ.” March 2014. ORNL <a href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/GPG_Vacuum_Insulated_Panels_03-2014.pdf\">https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/GPG_Vacuum_Insulated_Panels_03-2014.pdf</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a> GSA. Green Proving Ground Program. “Vacuum Insulated Panels in Roofing Applications.” March 2016. <a href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/sustainability/emerging-technologies/published-findings/building-envelope/vacuum-insulated-panels\">https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/sustainability/emerging-technologies/published-findings/building-envelope/vacuum-insulated-panels</a>(accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\"><sup>[14]</sup></a> US DOE Advanced Energy Retrofit Guides. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/advanced-energy-retrofit-guides\">https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/advanced-energy-retrofit-guides</a>(accessed May 31, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref15\" name=\"_edn15\"><sup>[15]</sup></a> National Insulation Association. Benefits of Insulation. <a href=\"https://insulation.org/about-insulation/benefits-of-insulation/\">https://insulation.org/about-insulation/benefits-of-insulation/</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref16\" name=\"_edn16\"><sup>[16]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. “HVAC Integration of the Building Envelope.” <a href=\"http://wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/building-envelope-design-guide-introduction\">http://wbdg.org/guides-specifications/building-envelope-design-guide/building-envelope-design-guide-introduction</a> (accessed May 29, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-exterior-walls/#_ednref17\" name=\"_edn17\"><sup>[17]</sup></a> New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance (NJCAA). 2014. The Role of Buildings in Climate Adaptation. Climate Change Preparedness in New Jersey. Page 11. Edited by Jennifer Senick. https://njadapt.rutgers.edu/docman-lister/resource-pdfs/111-green-bulding/file (accessed May 7, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-air-infiltration/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-windows-and-skylights/\">Windows and Skylights</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.airbarrier.org\">Air Barrier Association of America</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.continuousinsulation.org\">Continuous Insulation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://insulationinstitute.org/im-a-building-or-facility-professional/commercial/comparing-insulation-types/\">Insulation Institute</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.mbma.com\">Metal Building Manufacturers Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.naima.org/\">North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-buildings/nj-smartstart-buildings#custom\">NJ Clean Energy Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phila.gov/pdfs/PhiladelphiaGreenGuidelines.pdf\">Philadelphia High-Performance Building Renovation Guidelines – Guide 3</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://cbei.psu.edu\">Penn State Consortium for Building Energy Innovation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.sips.org\">Structural Insulated Panel Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design/envelope.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Envelope</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>US DOE</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/advanced-energy-retrofit-guides\">Advanced Energy Retrofit Guides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://betterbuildingsinitiative.energy.gov/alliance/technology-solution/building-envelope\">Better Buildings – Building Envelope</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','EC Exterior Wall Systems','','inherit','closed','closed','','1896-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:13:57','2022-04-27 14:13:57','',1896,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2379',0,'revision','',0),(2380,2,'2022-04-27 14:17:09','2022-04-27 14:17:09','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls\" subhead=\"Existing Commercial\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What are High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and NLCs?</h2>\n<p>A high-efficiency lighting system integrates daylighting and energy efficient electrical lighting with networked lighting controls (NLCs), to provide a comfortable environment for occupants while reducing energy usage and costs (see <em>Daylighting, and Smart Sensors and Controls</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> Lighting accounts for 17% of the total electricity consumption in commercial buildings and contributes to a building’s cooling load by emitting waste heat.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a> More stringent building codes, a phasing out of traditional lighting technologies (e.g., incandescents), utility incentives and rebates, and more energy efficient federal standards for lighting applications (e.g., screw-in light bulbs) have helped to drive the market for energy-efficient lighting technologies.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p>For example, fluorescent and high emitting diodes (HIDs) replaced incandescents, regarding energy efficiency and performance in the same way that LEDs (light emitting diodes) promise to command the commercial building sector, as LED technology and performance advance beyond screw-based fixtures to linear fixtures.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a> Fig 1 shows an OLED (organic light emitting diode), an emerging lighting technology, which utilizes carbon-based materials and can be molded into a variety of thin-profile configurations such as tiles and window-like materials to provide diffuse light.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a> OLEDs hold the potential to outperform LEDs as the technology commercializes and costs decline. Advances in materials, optics, electronic design, and smart sensors and controls, including lighting technologies paired with networked lighting controls, promise to offer additional performance and efficiency gains and an enhanced occupant experience through daylight harvesting, vacancy sensing, and task tuning. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a> By providing a foundation for future applications of the IoT (Internet of Things), networked lighting controls may also hold the potential to create new benefits and functions beyond supplying basic illumination, such as enhanced security, indoor environmental quality monitoring, and remote maintenance and service (see <em>Smart Sensors and Controls</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"></a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_589\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"616\"]<img class=\"wp-image-589 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-High-Efficienct-Lighting-Systems-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. OLED Office Lighting (Source: US DOE Solid-State Lighting Program)\" width=\"616\" height=\"318\" /> Figure 1. OLED Office Lighting (Source: US DOE Solid-State Lighting Program)[/caption]\n<h2><strong>How to Incorporate a High-Efficiency Lighting System and NCLs?</strong></h2>\n<p>Upgrading to high-efficiency lighting systems and NCLs in existing buildings involves complex interactions among multiple building systems and disciplines, requiring an integrated design process (see <em>Integrated Design Process</em>). For example, window glazing influences interior electrical lighting design, sizing of mechanical systems, and interior design layouts (s<em>ee Windows and Skylights, Glare and Heat Gain Reduction, and Properly-Sized, High-Performance HVAC Equipment and Controls</em>). Renovations also provide an opportunity to assess current natural light and electrical lighting levels and identify opportunities for improvement.</p>\n<p>The first step to a high-efficiency lighting upgrade is to conduct a lighting audit or survey that establishes information about all the lighting technologies and consumption patterns in a building. Hire a lighting specialist and/or use <a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/use-portfolio-manager\">Energy Star Portfolio Manager</a> to benchmark energy usage and identify lighting upgrade opportunities. Based on the study, identify suitable replacement solutions including lamps, luminaires, and controls, and devise an implementation program.</p>\n<p>Lighting upgrade guidelines, such as the <a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and-resources/energy-star-building-upgrade-manual-chapter-6-lighting\">EnergyStar Building Upgrade Manual Chapter 6: Lighting</a>, provide general principles and examples, but project specific solutions often require hiring a daylighting and lighting expert familiar with advanced computer simulation software and tools that can effectively simulate a range of scenarios and outcomes.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a></p>\n<p>The following provides general best practice guidance on how to optimize daylighting and electrical lighting in existing commercial buildings.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set a Maximum Lighting Power Density (LPD) goal to avoid overlit spaces and to achieve an appropriate level of lighting per area lit or watts per square foot.</li>\n<li>Set a Daylight Sufficiency Goal that establishes the amount of daylighting, measured in lumens or foot-candles, required to perform a typical task in each space without electrical lighting.</li>\n<li>Develop a layered lighting strategy that first utilizes daylight to provide primary or ambient lighting levels, and then adds electrical lighting options and controls to vary lighting levels for a variety of tasks and occupant preferences.</li>\n<li>Specify lighting products from the <a href=\"https://www.designlights.org/\">DesignLights Consortium</a> or <a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans\">ENERGY STAR</a> qualified product lists.</li>\n<li>Use vacancy sensors (manual on, automatic off) as opposed to occupancy sensors (automatic on, automatic off) to save energy by requiring occupants to flip a switch if they require additional light.</li>\n<li>Provide adjustable task lighting at individual workspaces to save energy by directing appropriate lighting to specific tasks.</li>\n<li>Incorporate exterior motion sensors to save energy and enhance security and safety.</li>\n<li>Consider photo-luminescent egress signage subject to local fire code.</li>\n<li>Plan for backup power for critical lighting needs during a power outage, such as emergency and night-time lighting (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).</li>\n<li>Commission and regularly re-commission all lighting systems and controls to optimize performance and energy savings.</li>\n</ol>\n<h3>Examples</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/sustainability/emerging-building-technologies/published-findings/lighting/tled-lighting-retrofits-with-dedicated-drivers\">GSA Proving Ground – TLED Lighting Retrofits with Dedicated Drives</a></p>\n<p>This case study conducted by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) looked at the energy saving benefits of replacing Linear Fluorescent Lamps (LFLs) with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lamps and with Advanced Lighting Controls (ALCs), such as dimming and occupancy sensing that do not require modifications to the existing ceiling for installation. The study found LED energy savings ranging from 27%-29% when LEDs replaced T8 LFLs with electronic ballasts.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Supplementing natural daylight with high-efficiency lighting systems and NLCs provides multiple benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced operating costs through energy efficiency gains and reduced maintenance and replacement costs through longer-lasting bulbs and fixtures.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a></li>\n<li>Reduced cooling loads and downsized HVAC systems through less heat gain from electrical lighting (see <em>Properly-Sized, High-Performance HVAC Equipment and Controls</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></li>\n<li>Reduced number of toxic chemicals released into the waste stream and reduced light pollution.</li>\n<li>Improved employee productivity and satisfaction based on a shared preference for naturally daylit spaces, reinforcement of circadian rhythms, and connection to nature.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></li>\n<li>Above average lease rates and lower tenant turnover.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Costs</h2>\n<p>High-efficiency lighting design and NLCs should not impose a significant impact to project costs if considered early in the design phase and integrated throughout the design process. The costs of hiring an expert daylighting consultant and electrical lighting designer often pay for themselves through electrical lighting reductions and associated energy cost savings.</p>\n<p>The table below shows costs for Commercial and Industrial LED Luminaries<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a></p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_295\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1212\"]<img class=\"wp-image-295 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-High-Efficiency-Networked-Lighting-Controls-Table-1-.png\" alt=\"Table 1 - Commercial and Industrial Luminaries\" width=\"1212\" height=\"482\" /> Table 1 - Commercial and Industrial Luminaries[/caption]<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-buildings/application-forms/application-forms-0\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available incentives. At the time of this writing, incentives for lighting controls range from $20-$45 per fixture. The incentives for performance lighting are $1.00 per watt below the allowable wattage as determined by ASHRAE 90.1-2013 baseline and $30 per eligible fixture. Prescriptive lighting incentives range from $5 to $150 per fixture.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Implementing high-efficiency lighting and NCLs provides energy savings and reduces reliance and stress on the electricity grid. Daylit-optimized buildings paired with high-efficiency lighting systems and built-in backup power for critical lighting needs further reduce stress on the grid, especially in the event of a power outage.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Whole Building Design Guide. (WBDG). Energy Efficient Lighting. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/efficientlighting.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/efficientlighting.php</a> (accessed May 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> US Energy Information Administration (EIA). 2017. CBECS 2012 – Trends in Lighting in Commercial Buildings.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) requires general service lighting products sold as of January 1, 2020, to have an efficacy of at least 45 lumens per watt.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> US DOE. 2017. “Guiding SSL Technology Advances.” Department of Solid-State Lighting. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/09/f33/guiding-ssl-technology-advances_sep2016.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/09/f33/guiding-ssl-technology-advances_sep2016.pdf</a> (accessed Dec 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> US DOE. 2017. OLED Basics. Department of Solid-State Lighting. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/ssl/oled-basics\">https://www.energy.gov/eere/ssl/oled-basics</a> (accessed Dec 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> US DOE. 2017. “Guiding SSL Technology Advances.” Department of Solid-State Lighting. <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/09/f33/guiding-ssl-technology-advances_sep2016.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/09/f33/guiding-ssl-technology-advances_sep2016.pdf</a> (accessed Dec 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Iain Campbell et al. 2017. “A New Way to Think About Office Lighting.” Harvard Business Review. Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Buildings Program. <a href=\"https://hbr.org/2017/06/a-new-way-to-think-about-office-lighting\">https://hbr.org/2017/06/a-new-way-to-think-about-office-lighting</a> (accessed Dec 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> WBDG. Daylighting. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/daylighting.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/daylighting.php</a> (accessed April 4, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> General Service Administration (GSA) Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings. 2018. “Saving Energy Through Lighting and Daylighting Strategies.” <a href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Lighting_and_Daylighting_Two_Pager_508_compliant_2-9-15.pdf\">https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/Lighting_and_Daylighting_Two_Pager_508_compliant_2-9-15.pdf</a>  (accessed Dec 11, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> Ibid WBDG.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> Efficient Windows Collaborative. 2018. Daylight Controls. Windows for High-Performance Buildings. <a href=\"http://www.commercialwindows.org/daycontrols.php\">http://www.commercialwindows.org/daycontrols.php</a> (accessed July 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> California Energy Commission and Heschong Mahone Group. 2013 “Office Daylighting Potential”</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.sunlightindoors.com/resources/SunlightBenefits/OfficeDaylightPotential.pdf\">http://www.sunlightindoors.com/resources/SunlightBenefits/OfficeDaylightPotential.pdf</a> (accessed April 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> Daylight Dividends, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. “Daylighting Resources – Productivity.” <a href=\"http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/daylighting/dr_productivity.asp\">http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/daylighting/dr_productivity.asp</a> (accessed April 4, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> US DOE: Energy Savers. “Purchasing Energy-Efficient Commercial and Industrial LED Luminaires.” <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/purchasing-energy-efficient-commercial-and-industrial-led-luminaires\">https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/purchasing-energy-efficient-commercial-and-industrial-led-luminaires</a> (accessed May 18, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref15\" name=\"_edn15\">[15]</a> The Best Available Model category is calculated based on the most efficient model in the database collected from manufacturers as of February 2017.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref16\" name=\"_edn16\">[16]</a> The Required Model category is calculated based on new FEMP designated efficiency requirements. Federal agencies must purchase products that meet or exceed FEMP designated efficiency requirements.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-high-efficiency-lighting-and-networked-lighting-controls/#_ednref17\" name=\"_edn17\">[17]</a> The Less Efficient Model category is calculated based on the previous FEMP requirement for this product type.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-windows-and-skylights/\">Windows and Skylights</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-properly-sized-high-performance-hvac-equipment-and-controls/\">Properly-Sized, High-Performance HVAC Equipment and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/ec-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program?fromSir=0&amp;state=NJ\">Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.designlights.org\">DesignLights Consortium</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ies.org\">Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.iald.org\">International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://lightingpatternsforhealthybuildings.org\">Lighting Research Center, Lighting Patterns for Healthy Buildings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.nglia.org\">Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance (NGLIA)</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>General Service Administration (GSA)</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/sustainability/emerging-building-technologies/about-gsa%E2%80%99s-proving-ground-gpg\">Proving Ground</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov\">Sustainable Facilities Tool</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>NJ’s Clean Energy Program</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home\">Commercial and Industrial Programs</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-buildings/application-forms/application-forms-0\">Lighting Incentives</a> (See Performance Lighting and Prescriptive Lighting)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>US DOE</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/savings/search?keyword=lighting&amp;f%5B0%5D=im_field_rebate_state%3A860091\">Tax Credits, Rebates, and Savings (Lighting, New Jersey)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/ssl/solid-state-lighting\">US DOE – The Building Technologies Office’s Solid-State Lighting Program</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Whole Building Design Guide</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/efficientlighting.php?r=minimize_consumption\">Energy Efficient Lighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/electric-lighting-controls\">Electric Lighting Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','EC High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls','','inherit','closed','closed','','1930-revision-v1','','','2022-04-27 14:17:09','2022-04-27 14:17:09','',1930,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2380',0,'revision','',0),(2383,2,'2022-04-27 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button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2><strong>What is the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\n<p>The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.</p>\n<h3>Resiliency Lens</h3>\n<p>The 2019 update of the Manual introduces a “<a href=\"/resiliency-lens/\">resiliency lens</a>” with an emphasis on traditional and smart infrastructure that jointly benefit energy efficiency and resiliency. This emphasis further reinforces the synergistic relationships among other green building goals, such as carbon emissions reduction and healthy buildings. Featured case studies highlight replicable examples of <a href=\"/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.</p>\n<h3>How the Manual is Organized</h3>\n<p>The Manual comprises Commercial and Residential sections – each of which contains best practice strategies applicable to new and/or existing buildings, and New Jersey specific case studies that illustrate strategies within a “lessons learned” framework.</p>\n<p>Best practice strategies include all the main objectives of green building and design with an added focus on those that jointly promote energy efficiency and resiliency in keeping with prevalent policy objectives. The Manual does not attempt to prioritize the best practice strategies; instead it organizes them according to a flexible operational framework based on a design-build-operate-evaluate process for new commercial and residential buildings. Existing commercial building upgrade strategies are organized by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.”  Green home remodeling guidance is structured by common home renovation and upgrade projects such as “kitchen and bath” or “finished basement.”</p>\n<p>Strategies in the Manual are customized for New Jersey climatic and other variables, and include a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</p>\n<h3>Project Goal</h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"/project-team/\">Rutgers Center for Green Building</a> subscribes to the notion that “the future of green building is operational performance,”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> as is evidenced in its published works on building life cycle analysis (e.g., Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building<a href=\"/overview/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a>).</p>\n<p>Additionally, several new strategies in Manual on smart infrastructure point to the future role of buildings in helping to modernize the power grid (see <a href=\"/nc-grid-integrated-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings</a>). The <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/resource/gridoptimal/\">GridOptimal Building Initiative</a> by the <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/\">New Buildings Institute (NBI)</a> and <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">US Green Building Council (USGBC)</a> also support this vision by working to develop standard metrics for measuring and quantifying building features and operating procedures that integrate buildings and the grid and increase energy efficiency, support the incorporation of renewable energy, and balance new loads, such as electric vehicles. The Center’s work on load shedding and the occupant experience (see <a href=\"/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding Case Study</a>) also align with the <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings\">U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings</a> research and funding opportunities, which integrate advanced sensors and controls, and communication with flexible, energy efficient building technologies to optimize the grid.</p>\n<p>An eventual policy goal of the Manual is to associate operational performance-based targets with GridOptimal metrics that either require or incentivize developers and project teams to meet these targets.</p>\n<p><em><u>Disclaimer</u>:</em> The information provided is for reference as voluntary guidelines for green and resilient building and design. The mention of a particular product, business or manufacturer does not constitute an endorsement, expressed or implied.</p>\n<h2><strong>Why update the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\n<p>Building design and operation affect building users, the broader community, and the environment. Green building aims to: minimize adverse environmental and human health impacts that may result from buildings; restore degraded environments; and, contribute to the sustainable management of our air, energy, water, and other resources. Green building methods provide positive and healthy environments that lead to more satisfying and economically productive outcomes.</p>\n<p>While the objectives of green building have not changed since the Manual’s initial release, available technologies, cost data, new best practice strategies, and research and understanding in the field of green building have since evolved. Additionally, the State of New Jersey has adopted newer versions of model codes in recent years, creating another reason for revisiting the Manual. Now, as then, the barrier that the Manual seeks to overcome is slow dissemination of what works into mainstream practice.</p>\n<p>New and existing buildings in New Jersey continue to represent untapped potential in terms of energy efficiency, environmental performance, improved indoor air quality, and occupant comfort. Recent experiences, an increased awareness, and a deeper understanding of climate change impacts to the built environment as well as more instances of extreme weather, grid failures, and safety and security issues has garnered support for resilient design or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> Buildings can play a pivotal role in keeping occupants safe and, ideally, comfortable during disruptive events, such as storm-related power outages. Many green building strategies enhance building resilience – e.g., daylighting, a tight building envelope, solar islanding. Guidance on the synergies of green and resilient buildings stands to benefit New Jersey policymakers, builders, insurers, building occupants and communities.</p>\n<p>Likewise, advances in and the adoption of smart grid technologies, building automation systems, and smart sensors and controls have brought “smart” buildings to life in recent years. An emphasis on occupant health and wellness, and the reality that people spend most of their time indoors has sparked the movement towards buildings designed for active living and well-being. As a result, buildings, now more than ever, hold tremendous opportunity to advance green, resilient, smart, and healthy building objectives.</p>\n<p>The Manual supports policy prerogatives concerning energy efficiency and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including evolving smart grid and storage initiatives, along with the imperative of sustainable and resilient economic development.</p>\n<h2><strong>Is this yet another green building program?</strong></h2>\n<p>The Manual is not a stand-alone green building program nor does it intend to replace other green building programs and rating systems such as the<a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/leed\"> USGBC LEED Rating System</a>. It is a voluntary, web-based, educational resource that leverages existing, highly-researched and widely-piloted green building standards and rating systems to identify best practice strategies that are most relevant for new and existing commercial and residential buildings in New Jersey, along with specific building illustrations that draw upon Rutgers Center for Green Building’s own research. The 2019 update of the Manual includes a review of the following key resources, among others:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.athenasmi.org\">Athena Sustainable Materials Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov\">ENERGY STAR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov\">General Service Administration (GSA) – Sustainable Facilities Tool</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/lbc/\">International Living Future Institute – Living Building Challenge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wellcertified.com\">International WELL Building Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org\">National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) -Whole Building Design Guide </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/resources/reli-20-rating-guidelines-resilient-design-and-construction\">The RELi resilience rating system</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.sustainablesites.org/certification-guide\">The Sustainable SITES Initiative – SITES Rating System </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\">US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Indoor AirPlus</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – WaterSense</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED Rating Systems including LEED Resilient Design pilot credits</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – The Center for Resilience</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p><a href=\"/overview/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Pyke, Chris. 2019. “Performance is the Future of Green Building” Arc Skoru <a href=\"https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc\">https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc</a> (accessed April 26, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"/overview/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Krogmann, U., Minderman, N., Senick, J. and Andrews, C.J. “Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building”. 2008. Prepared by Rutgers Center for Green Building for New Jersey Meadowland Commission. At <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/overview/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> USGBC. 2019. The Center for Resilience. What is Resiliency? <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience</a> (accessed February 5, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Manual Overview','The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. 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The New Jersey legislature authorized the creation of the Manual (C:52:27D130.6) to provide this guidance to owners and builders who participate in any state program that either encourages or requires the construction of green buildings.</p>\n<h3>Resiliency Lens</h3>\n<p>The 2019 update of the Manual introduces a “<a href=\"/resiliency-lens/\">resiliency lens</a>” with an emphasis on traditional and smart infrastructure that jointly benefit energy efficiency and resiliency. This emphasis further reinforces the synergistic relationships among other green building goals, such as carbon emissions reduction and healthy buildings. Featured case studies highlight replicable examples of <a href=\"/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.</p>\n<h3>How the Manual is Organized</h3>\n<p>The Manual comprises Commercial and Residential sections – each of which contains best practice strategies applicable to new and/or existing buildings, and New Jersey specific case studies that illustrate strategies within a “lessons learned” framework.</p>\n<p>Best practice strategies include all the main objectives of green building and design with an added focus on those that jointly promote energy efficiency and resiliency in keeping with prevalent policy objectives. The Manual does not attempt to prioritize the best practice strategies; instead it organizes them according to a flexible operational framework based on a design-build-operate-evaluate process for new commercial and residential buildings. Existing commercial building upgrade strategies are organized by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.”  Green home remodeling guidance is structured by common home renovation and upgrade projects such as “kitchen and bath” or “finished basement.”</p>\n<p>Strategies in the Manual are customized for New Jersey climatic and other variables, and include a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</p>\n<h3>Project Goal</h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"/project-team/\">Rutgers Center for Green Building</a> subscribes to the notion that “the future of green building is operational performance,”<a href=\"/overview/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a> as is evidenced in its published works on building life cycle analysis (e.g., Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building<a href=\"#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a>).</p>\n<p>Additionally, several new strategies in Manual on smart infrastructure point to the future role of buildings in helping to modernize the power grid (see <a href=\"/nc-grid-integrated-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings</a>). The <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/resource/gridoptimal/\">GridOptimal Building Initiative</a> by the <a href=\"https://newbuildings.org/\">New Buildings Institute (NBI)</a> and <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">US Green Building Council (USGBC)</a> also support this vision by working to develop standard metrics for measuring and quantifying building features and operating procedures that integrate buildings and the grid and increase energy efficiency, support the incorporation of renewable energy, and balance new loads, such as electric vehicles. The Center’s work on load shedding and the occupant experience (see <a href=\"/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding Case Study</a>) also align with the <a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings\">U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings</a> research and funding opportunities, which integrate advanced sensors and controls, and communication with flexible, energy efficient building technologies to optimize the grid.</p>\n<p>An eventual policy goal of the Manual is to associate operational performance-based targets with GridOptimal metrics that either require or incentivize developers and project teams to meet these targets.</p>\n<p><em><u>Disclaimer</u>:</em> The information provided is for reference as voluntary guidelines for green and resilient building and design. The mention of a particular product, business or manufacturer does not constitute an endorsement, expressed or implied.</p>\n<h2><strong>Why update the New Jersey Green Building Manual?</strong></h2>\n<p>Building design and operation affect building users, the broader community, and the environment. Green building aims to: minimize adverse environmental and human health impacts that may result from buildings; restore degraded environments; and, contribute to the sustainable management of our air, energy, water, and other resources. Green building methods provide positive and healthy environments that lead to more satisfying and economically productive outcomes.</p>\n<p>While the objectives of green building have not changed since the Manual’s initial release, available technologies, cost data, new best practice strategies, and research and understanding in the field of green building have since evolved. Additionally, the State of New Jersey has adopted newer versions of model codes in recent years, creating another reason for revisiting the Manual. Now, as then, the barrier that the Manual seeks to overcome is slow dissemination of what works into mainstream practice.</p>\n<p>New and existing buildings in New Jersey continue to represent untapped potential in terms of energy efficiency, environmental performance, improved indoor air quality, and occupant comfort. Recent experiences, an increased awareness, and a deeper understanding of climate change impacts to the built environment as well as more instances of extreme weather, grid failures, and safety and security issues has garnered support for resilient design or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a> Buildings can play a pivotal role in keeping occupants safe and, ideally, comfortable during disruptive events, such as storm-related power outages. Many green building strategies enhance building resilience – e.g., daylighting, a tight building envelope, solar islanding. Guidance on the synergies of green and resilient buildings stands to benefit New Jersey policymakers, builders, insurers, building occupants and communities.</p>\n<p>Likewise, advances in and the adoption of smart grid technologies, building automation systems, and smart sensors and controls have brought “smart” buildings to life in recent years. An emphasis on occupant health and wellness, and the reality that people spend most of their time indoors has sparked the movement towards buildings designed for active living and well-being. As a result, buildings, now more than ever, hold tremendous opportunity to advance green, resilient, smart, and healthy building objectives.</p>\n<p>The Manual supports policy prerogatives concerning energy efficiency and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, including evolving smart grid and storage initiatives, along with the imperative of sustainable and resilient economic development.</p>\n<h2><strong>Is this yet another green building program?</strong></h2>\n<p>The Manual is not a stand-alone green building program nor does it intend to replace other green building programs and rating systems such as the<a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/leed\"> USGBC LEED Rating System</a>. It is a voluntary, web-based, educational resource that leverages existing, highly-researched and widely-piloted green building standards and rating systems to identify best practice strategies that are most relevant for new and existing commercial and residential buildings in New Jersey, along with specific building illustrations that draw upon Rutgers Center for Green Building’s own research. The 2019 update of the Manual includes a review of the following key resources, among others:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.athenasmi.org\">Athena Sustainable Materials Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov\">ENERGY STAR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://sftool.gov\">General Service Administration (GSA) – Sustainable Facilities Tool</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://living-future.org/lbc/\">International Living Future Institute – Living Building Challenge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wellcertified.com\">International WELL Building Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org\">National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) -Whole Building Design Guide </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com\">New Jersey Clean Energy Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/resources/reli-20-rating-guidelines-resilient-design-and-construction\">The RELi resilience rating system</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.sustainablesites.org/certification-guide\">The Sustainable SITES Initiative – SITES Rating System </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\">US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/indoorairplus\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Indoor AirPlus</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.epa.gov/watersense\">US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – WaterSense</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED Rating Systems including LEED Resilient Design pilot credits</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">US Green Building Council (USGBC) – The Center for Resilience</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.3\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<a href=\"#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> Pyke, Chris. 2019. “Performance is the Future of Green Building” Arc Skoru <a href=\"https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc\">https://arcskoru.com/learn-more-about-arc</a> (accessed April 26, 2019).\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Krogmann, U., Minderman, N., Senick, J. and Andrews, C.J. “Life-Cycle Assessment of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Center for Environmental and Scientific Education Building”. 2008. Prepared by Rutgers Center for Green Building for New Jersey Meadowland Commission. At <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LCC-Final-Report-5-21-08.pdf</a>\n\n<a href=\"#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> USGBC. 2019. The Center for Resilience. What is Resiliency? <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience</a> (accessed February 5, 2019).[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Manual Overview','The New Jersey Green Building Manual (the “Manual”) is a voluntary, web-based educational resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, transportation, and human health. 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