Office Fitout Guideline : ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE OFFICE FITOUT GUIDELINE

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Habitat deterioration & destruction Depletion of natural reserves & resources Induced climate change Habitat deterioration & destruction Depletion of natural reserves & resources Induced climate change

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Natural Ecosystems Examples Leaves on trees catch and slowly release rain into the ground Natural Ecosystems Examples Leaves on trees catch and slowly release rain into the ground Result Experienced flash flooding at record levels across Europe, Asia and elsewhere Result Experienced flash flooding at record levels across Europe, Asia and elsewhere

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Global Forest Watch: D. Bryant, et al., The Last Frontier Forests: Ecosystems & Economies on the Edge. (World Resources Institute: Washington, DC, 1997).The Last Frontier Forests: Ecosystems & Economies on the Edge Frontier Forests 8000 years ago Frontier Forests Today Current Non Frontier Forests Depletion of Natural Reserves Sources of Fossil fuels Timber Seed Stock Flora & Fauna Depletion of Natural Reserves Sources of Fossil fuels Timber Seed Stock Flora & Fauna

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Natures Services Plants absorb Flash-floods & dust Greenhouse gases Plants provide Atmospheric oxygen Soil organisms process Human Waste Groundwater Gasses in Air-sheds Aquatic organisms clarify Freshwater Water Natures Services Plants absorb Flash-floods & dust Greenhouse gases Plants provide Atmospheric oxygen Soil organisms process Human Waste Groundwater Gasses in Air-sheds Aquatic organisms clarify Freshwater Water

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Induced Climate Change Ozone Depletion –Increased solar radiation Human Health Impacts –Skin Cancer & Genetic Mutation Greenhouse Effect –Change in Weather Patterns Frequency Extreme Weather –Increased Tidal Range –Storm Frequency & Flash Floods Human Health Impacts –Asthma & Vector Control Induced Climate Change Ozone Depletion –Increased solar radiation Human Health Impacts –Skin Cancer & Genetic Mutation Greenhouse Effect –Change in Weather Patterns Frequency Extreme Weather –Increased Tidal Range –Storm Frequency & Flash Floods Human Health Impacts –Asthma & Vector Control

Office Fitout Guideline : Global Drivers Biodiversity Loss Plants Corals Birds Mammals Marsupials Frogs Reptiles

Office Fitout Guideline : Australian Drivers Depletion of natural reserves of Freshwater Clean air Productive land Seed-stocks Depletion of natural reserves of Freshwater Clean air Productive land Seed-stocks

Office Fitout Guideline : Australian Drivers Pollution of urban/regional air water land Pollution of urban/regional air water land Impacts on - - human health & - - the ecosystem Impacts on - - human health & - - the ecosystem

Office Fitout Guideline : Responses United Nations Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change 1997 Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depletion 1987 Rio Convention on Biological Diversity 1992 Australia National ESD Strategy1992 Greenhouse Response Strategy 1996 Built Environment Protocol 1997

Office Fitout Guideline : Approach It is essential for the health and economy of the community to provide direction for future integration of effort and to improve ecologically sustainable trade and employment prospects

Office Fitout Guideline : Contents and Tools A Framework for Evaluating Performance –Goals & strategy options –Rating system max points for addressing key issues & minor points for effectively considering issues Guidelines for Issues –Community –Energy –Material –Water Supporting Information –Checklists –Case Studies –Appendices A Framework for Evaluating Performance –Goals & strategy options –Rating system max points for addressing key issues & minor points for effectively considering issues Guidelines for Issues –Community –Energy –Material –Water Supporting Information –Checklists –Case Studies –Appendices

Office Fitout Guideline : Intent To provide practical advice for designers, contractors & end-users within the scope of fitout & refurbishment Objective: To enhance performance of occupants & reduce local & global environmental impacts particularly in operations phase of asset life cycle

Office Fitout Guideline : Fit-out is defined as: the process of designing and building a physical workplace environment within, or in association with, a buildings structure, envelope and services; and the fitout process is dynamic and continuous, and includes consideration of the impact of the fitout in use as well as in disposal Fit-out is defined as: the process of designing and building a physical workplace environment within, or in association with, a buildings structure, envelope and services; and the fitout process is dynamic and continuous, and includes consideration of the impact of the fitout in use as well as in disposal Definitions: Fitout

Office Fitout Guideline : ESD is: using, conserving & enhancing community resources so ecological processes on which life depends are maintained, & total quality of life now & in future can be sustained ESD is: using, conserving & enhancing community resources so ecological processes on which life depends are maintained, & total quality of life now & in future can be sustained Definitions ESD Outcomes: -Conserved resources & heritage; & -Reduced emissions to protect health Outcomes: -Conserved resources & heritage; & -Reduced emissions to protect health

Office Fitout Guideline : Community Enhanced natural, cultural & built heritage Ensured security, equity access & safety Community Enhanced natural, cultural & built heritage Ensured security, equity access & safety Materials / Land Materials Durability Waste avoidance Reliance on renewable Preserved scarce Materials / Land Materials Durability Waste avoidance Reliance on renewable Preserved scarce Water Enhanced catchment Drinking water quality Efficiency in use Waste avoidance Water Enhanced catchment Drinking water quality Efficiency in use Waste avoidance Conserving Resources Energy Passive solar design Efficiency in use Waste avoidance Preserved non renewable Energy Passive solar design Efficiency in use Waste avoidance Preserved non renewable

Office Fitout Guideline : Rating Performance Organisations can use rating system to: Influence Decision-making Position Agency as Innovators or Leaders Followers & Learners Demonstrate Performance Analyse & Report on Progress Determine Level of Performance needed Considering longer term ROI; & To Facilitate innovation Differentiate approaches of Agencies, Clients & Suppliers ESD Leader In Building Fitout ESD Starter Rated Agency Fitout ESD Improver in Fitout Supply

Office Fitout Guideline : Rating Performance ESD Leader In Building Fitout ScoreLogoMeaning Starter Improver On-track Leader > 250ESD Best Encouragement award for getting started. Improvement award for applied effort. Fast track award for improved outcomes. Leadership award for significant achievement. Best there is in ESD Outcomes. Level

Office Fitout Guideline : Reporting Improved Outcomes Ecological Footprints data compiled to show best practice normal fitout practice improvement toward ESD Environmentally Responsible planning, design & management improvement compared to business as usual approach –outcomes in guideline categories

Office Fitout Guideline : Methodology Best practice varies with climate, region, type, occupancy & service delivery Improved outcomes based on relevant prior, current & future performance benchmarks Effective planning, design & reporting is reliant on project specific data to show improved outcomes for: Energy use/ m 2 floor space ( service delivery or occupancy rate); Water use / m 2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate); Waste avoidance & reduction in fit-out & demolition; & Recycling rate/T material used, reused & disposal. Best practice varies with climate, region, type, occupancy & service delivery Improved outcomes based on relevant prior, current & future performance benchmarks Effective planning, design & reporting is reliant on project specific data to show improved outcomes for: Energy use/ m 2 floor space ( service delivery or occupancy rate); Water use / m 2 floor space (service delivery or occupancy rate); Waste avoidance & reduction in fit-out & demolition; & Recycling rate/T material used, reused & disposal.

Office Fitout Guideline : GUIDELINE FOR COMMUNITY Part A.Conservation of Community Resources and Heritage Objective:To protect natural heritage, habitat and biodiversity Strategy:Enhance reliance on sustainable practice RecommendationImplementation Rating Protect endangered speciesSpecify plantation timbers with origins recorded.5 Specify plantation source in timber frame partitions/furniture.4 Specify preference for certified plantation timbers.3 Appendix B Record reference to appropriate species selection listing.5 Avoid use of tropical hardwood unless it is recycled.5 Promote cleanerSpecify alternative materials to vinyl/lowest PVC content in: production principles Floor coverings;5 Cabling;5 Cabling;5 Furniture components;2 Furniture components;2 Appendix C Conduit, ducting; and3 Appendix C Conduit, ducting; and3 Venetian blinds.3 Venetian blinds.3 Minimise use of polyvinylchloride (PVC) wherever practical.5 Give preference to bio plastics over synthetic plastics.5 Select natural fabricsSpecify organic fabrics with: High flame resistance; and1 High flame resistance; and1 Low toxicity qualities e.g. wool, silk.1 Low toxicity qualities e.g. wool, silk.1 Minimise use of Fire Retardants containing VOCS.1 For Community Issues Provide Indoor Plantings Locate plants <3 m from light of 400-to 850 nm wavelengths Ensure trays protect carpet /joinery from moisture ingress Design appropriate access for watering/replacing plants Specify plants free of pests, disease or toxic chemicals Record maintenance program in Handover Manual Specify plants that filter toxins from indoor air Recommend plants to high churn work environments Select plants that contribute to the local habitat Objective: To protect and sustain natural heritage, habitat and biodiversity RecommendationImplementation Rating Objective:To protect heritage & educate occupants on issues RecommendationImplementation Rating Maximise Design Flexibility & Understand Churn Factors Promote, recommend and specify: Modular furniture& partition systems; & Freestanding furniture Specify demountable partition systems Adopt standard material sizes in design solutions Provide soft rather than hard wiring systems Provide options for reuse e.g. design for disassembly Design for portability/permanence depending on change history To avoid discomfort in sensitive occupants/ high churn areas recommend spectral reflectors in fluorescent lamps Plan for future change based on organisational history Design future flexibility in Master plan of potential space use Establish fitout record system for future retrieval & re-use

Office Fitout Guideline : For Community Issues Conserving Community Resources Habitat & Biodiversity Endangered Species Cleaner Production Natural Fabrics/ Pest Control Cleaning Plantings/ Participation Habitat & Biodiversity Endangered Species Cleaner Production Natural Fabrics/ Pest Control Cleaning Plantings/ Participation Access & Safety Hazardous Materials Minimise Building Hazards. Security & Health Issues Equitable Access Accurate Fitout Information Access & Safety Hazardous Materials Minimise Building Hazards. Security & Health Issues Equitable Access Accurate Fitout Information Built &Cultural Heritage Information & Education Maximise Flexibility Rubbish/Removal Procedures Built &Cultural Heritage Information & Education Maximise Flexibility Rubbish/Removal Procedures Airborne Particles Central vacuum cleaning Protect occupants Airborne Particles Central vacuum cleaning Protect occupants Hazardous Emissions Chemical storage/ Records Cleaning practice VOCs, Toxic fume, EMFs Hazardous Emissions Chemical storage/ Records Cleaning practice VOCs, Toxic fume, EMFs Enhanced Ventilation Natural ventilation Ambient air intake Enhanced Ventilation Natural ventilation Ambient air intake Reducing Emissions to Air Indoors

Office Fitout Guideline : For Energy Issues Conserving Energy Resources Use of Daylight Sources & Control Thermal Issues Passive Design Renewable energy sources Efficiency in use Efficient Use Waste Avoidance Ozone Depletion Emissions reduction Energy & materials Hazardous Emissions Energy reduction Materials & Water Enhanced Ventilation Ambient air intake Reducing Emissions to Air Outdoors

Office Fitout Guideline : Conserving Materials/ Land Resources Renewable Sources Sustainable Sources Resource Depletion Recycled Materials Recycled & Recyclable Distribution/ Durability Transport energy Durability Waste Solid Waste To Landfill Recycling & reuse Waste avoidance Toxic Waste To Land Records Management Toxic materials Reducing Solid Waste Emissions For Material/Land Issues

Office Fitout Guideline : Water Issues Effluent Reduction Waste Management Effluent Control Grey /Black water Reducing Emissions To Water Water Quality Healthy water Conserving Water Resources Efficient UseWaste AvoidanceDistribution Fittings & Appliances Source Options Pressure /Maintenance Transport Energy Waste

Office Fitout Guideline : Impediments –Organisational –Physical –Educational –Training –Operation & –Maintenance Solutions – Design, – Technical, – Financial & – Planning Impediments –Organisational –Physical –Educational –Training –Operation & –Maintenance Solutions – Design, – Technical, – Financial & – Planning

Office Fitout Guideline : Checklists for –Communicating across specialist areas –Tracking project teams efforts over life cycle phases Sections on –Planning –Design –Documentation and procurement –Construction and demolition –Post-occupancy evaluation section Documentation And Procurement Phase Maintenance & Cleaning Identify cleaning practice. Electrical/Data Communications Energy Efficiency. Waste Avoidance Hydraulic Services Healthy water quality Regulate Water Pressure Avoidance of Black water Low impact cleaning recommendations for all elements are specified. Selection of 5 star appliances is specified. Initialising of equipment power saver mode programs is specified. Soft wiring and flexible data systems are specified. Decay, fungal growth etc is checked in water storage tanks/pipes. Specifications call for fixings that prevent water hammer A water discharge environmental management plan is on hand Self-Assessment

Office Fitout Guideline : Benchmarking Australian and International –Best Practice Case Studies –SEDA Office, Sydney. –Adelaide Mail & Parcel Centre –Dandenong Police & Court Complex, Victoria –Skandia Assurance, Sweden. –Niagara Mohawk Power Corp, USA

Office Fitout Guideline : Summary A Framework for Evaluating Reporting & Rating ESD Guidelines For Community; Energy ; Material; Water Issues Supporting Information for tracking and benchmarking For further information

Office Fitout Guideline : Recommendation Protect Endangered Species