CMS introduces Green Building Practices for Leased Properties

Under the CMS Shared Services Model: The Bureau of Property Management manages over 9 million square feet of leased properties for State agencies, boards and commissions under the Office of the Governor

Primary concern of past leasing practice -Meet State Agency space needs using Conventional building practices Local building codes Other applicable regulations Previous Leasing Paradigm

A Paradigm Shift CMS seized the opportunity to view leased properties as examples of governmental leadership to enhance communities and the environment using Green Building Practices

A New Paradigm Embrace Green Building Practices Expand responsibility of State government to include community and environmental concerns when leasing property

New program underway Feb. 14, 2006: CMS issues first innovative lease request with Green Building Practices as a best business practice to achieve Governor Blagojevich’s vision of environmental leadership and enhancement of Illinois communities

Green Building Practices  Provide healthier work environment  Reduce raw material consumption  Extend economic life through recycling  Promote renewable resource practices  Reduce resource supply disruptions  Sustain our quality of life To sustain the 2000 population of Illinois requires an area 8.25 BIGGER than Illinois

Conventional Construction Waste Management Throws out mixed waste materials (e.g., carpet, ceiling tiles, metal studs, gypsum wallboard) into countless dumpsters to be hauled to local landfills 24% of municipal solid waste comes from construction waste The U.S. produces nearly 3 pounds of construction waste per person per day

Green Construction Waste Management New Green Building Practices Requires materials to be separated and recycled to reduce burden on community landfill facilities Extends life of landfills Prevents potential contaminants from reaching groundwater supplies Reduces need to use virgin raw materials 95% of construction waste is recyclable

Re-use Salvaged Construction Materials New Green Building Practices Re-use salvaged construction materials generated on-site, through salvage purchasing and using warehoused stock (where performance standards are not compromised) Where practical, existing walls and other interior materials are not demolished but incorporated into new space plan for re-use 3 billion tons (40%) of raw materials used in building industry each year

New Markets for Recycled Building Materials New Green Building Practices expand markets for products containing recycled content such as outdoor benches, toilet partitions and shelving made from plastics; flooring products made from recycled rubber; gypsum wallboard made from discarded wallboard materials; and recycled nylon materials spun into new carpet It takes up to 20,000 years for synthetic materials in carpet to fully degrade in landfills

Products with Low Embodied Energy Green Building Practices promote conservation of energy in production of building materials Production of materials requires less energy using recycled content: 90% less for plastics 50% less for steel and paper 30% less for glass It takes 2,400% less energy to produce aluminum using recycled material

Indoor Air Quality During Construction Conventional construction practice creates: air contaminants dust and debris Typically released during construction process, absorbed and released during occupancy: Aromatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents, lead, cadmium, mercury compounds, chromium VI and antimony (in paints), ozone-depleting CFCs and formaldehyde (from insulation applications) and chlorine gases (from vinyl products)

Indoor Air Quality During Construction New Green Building Practices enhance indoor air quality during construction by requiring use of: Formaldehyde-free and CFC-free blowing agents (for insulation applications) Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) products (such as paints, wood finishes, adhesives, caulks, fireproofing materials, lubricants, cleaning products) and Other Environmentally Preferred Products

Indoor Air Quality During Construction New Green Building Practices include use of: Non-toxic textiles and adhesives (in lieu of vinyl wallcoverings) Prescribed ventilation requirements and air filtration Non-toxic compounds to clean ductwork following construction Formaldehyde-free adhesives for plastic laminate countertops Certified green label carpeting with post-consumer content, and Paints with low concentrations of volatile organic compounds We spend 90% of our lives in artificial (indoor) environments

Green Insulation Products New Green Building Practices for Insulation Use safe, healthy and environmentally preferred products: Formaldehyde-free fiberglass Cotton batts made from textile scraps Cellulose made from recycled paper with natural borates to retard fire and discourage pests Air krete made with magnesium oxide from seawater applied with compressed air foaming agent Perlite manufactured from volcanic rock

Energy Efficient Lighting Reduce building cooling loads, building equipment capacity and electrical consumption by using: Energy efficient T-8 and compact fluorescent lamps, light-colored reflective finishes, photosensitive dimmers (when natural daylight allows), sensors (to turn lights off automatically in unoccupied spaces), light-emitting diode exit signs, reduced lighting levels 20-30% of U.S. electrical consumption is for artificial lighting in commercial buildings Daylighting can save 40-60% of these costs

Energy Efficient Heating, Cooling & Ventilation Green Building Practices include: High efficiency mechanical equipment Cleaning and vacuuming of ductwork prior to occupancy Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality Proper air filtration, proper balancing of heating and air conditioning systems, a building automation system (BAS) to control, regulate and monitor equipment and proper maintenance of all equipment Construction and operation of buildings consumes 40% of world energy use

Green Label Carpeting Green Building Practices require: At least 20% post-consumer recycled content in new carpet Carpet and adhesives conforming to Carpet and Rug Institute/Indoor Air Quality Carpet Test Green Label guidelines Carpet wastes to be 100% recycled into carpet or other new products (highway derivatives and construction building materials) Millions of tons of carpeting are placed in landfills each year

Green Maintenance Practices Contributing to healthier indoor air conditions Use of walk-off mats at building entrances reduces dust, dirt contaminants and particulate matter from entering indoor space Janitorial cleaning products used are phosphate- free, non-corrosive, non-flammable and fully biodegradable with little harsh chemicals or irritating fumes Where harsh chemicals must be used, ventilation must be provided and applied outside work hours

Green Landscape Practices Promote water conservation, lower maintenance requirements and reduce pollution by: Using native plants and non-invasive varieties of non-native plants as landscaping materials Avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides Eliminating organophosphates Promoting composting and recycling of biomass

Green Building Practices Have healthier impacts on communities by reducing burden on local infrastructure and resources Create healthier indoor environments Reduce impact on natural environment Reduce operating expenses without unduly raising initial cost of construction yielding high life cycle cost value Provide basis to sustain our standard of living and quality of life

Green Building Practices Right for Illinois for all the right reasons!