1. Renovation of Russell Apartments Design & Green Charrette
November 16, 2017

2. Why go Green? To keep Green in your pocket!

3. “Things that are measured tend to improve.”
(J.K. Galbraith)
Why Sustainable?

4. Location + Neighborhood Fabric
Integrative Design
Location + Neighborhood Fabric
Site Improvements
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Materials Beneficial to the Environment
8 parts: Integrate Technology with Nature and People
Location, Location, Location
Site-Promote Green Space
Native planting, Water Conserving Fixtures
Efficient Equipment, Insulation
Select environmentally preferable Materials
Healthy building=Healthy humans
Instructions for appliances and HVAC
Healthy Living Environment
Operations + Maintenance

5. Residents of Russell Apartments
Integrative Design
Project Team:
Residents of Russell Apartments
Cambridge Housing Authority
STV, Inc. (Architect)
Shawmut Design and Construction (Contractor)
GREEN - Designed to efficiently use energy, water, and other resources while protecting occupant health
Universal design
Universal /Accessible operation aspects
Comfort height Toilets Bathroom Grab bars shower arms or wands
emergency call window operation cabinet operation switched lights
unit doors building doors

6. Location + Neighborhood Fabric
How many people use the Retail area by Porter Square?
How many people use the Redline?
Russell Apartments is in a GOOD location
Retail and Services
Transportation
Fresh Local Food
Parks

7. Location + Neighborhood Fabric
Transportation
Red Line
Buses
The Ride
Biking
Commuter Rail
Fantastic location access to Multiple forms of Transportation
Promotes exercise, reduces traffic

8. Location + Neighborhood Fabric
Where do you get your fresh food?
Somerville Farmers Market
December 2- April 14th at 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA Every Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Cambridge Farmers Market
January 6th-April 7th, at
5 Callender Street Cambridge, MA 02139
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Does any one use the community gardens?
Does anyone want to use the community Gardens?
Where do folks get their fresh food?
How many people use the farmers market?

9. Site Improvements Smoking Recycling Area Shelter Landscaping
Smoking Shelter
Recycling Area
Native plants that are drought resistant
Rodent resistance
Smoking
Shelter
Recycling Area

10. Water Conservation Indoor and Outdoor Water Conservation
Conserve water during everyday use
High Efficiency Fixtures
The average person uses approximately 150 gal/day. Over 52,000 gal/yr
Current WC are 3.5 gpf, Prop 1.0 gpf Saves 2.5 gpf
40 gallons of water to make 1 cup of Dunkin donuts coffee
2800 gallons of water to make 1 cheeseburger (with the fixings)

11. Energy Efficiency Analyze Correct Size Equipment
Energy Star Appliances
Unit Lighting
Common Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Perform Calculations to determine the proper size of equip
Select Energy Star Appliances
Select Energy Efficient Lighting

12. Energy Efficiency
This includes not only efficient Energy Star equipment and appliances but also good integrative design, proper installation, and commissioning to ensure performance.

13. Energy Efficiency Mean Radiant Temperature
Mean Radiant Temperature: = 67 °F
The relationship our bodies have with the surrounding surfaces of the room

14. Energy Efficiency Mean Radiant Temperature 78°F 59°F 64°F
Thermal comfort is dependent the mean radiant temperature

15. Energy Efficiency Appliances In Unit Refrigerator
ENERGY STAR helps individuals save money and protect our climate. 

16. Energy Efficiency High Efficiency Lighting
ENERGY STAR® is the symbol for energy efficiency, to help you make well-informed decisions. 

17. Materials Beneficial to the Environment
Paints and Adhesive Low VOC
Measure and Reduce Waste during Construction
Recycling
Using Local and Recycled during Construction
Reduce heat island – Light Roof / Light Paving

18. Materials Beneficial to the Environment
Paints and Adhesive Low VOC
Measure and Reduce Waste during Construction
Recycling
Using Local and Recycled during Construction
Reduce heat island – Light Roof / Light Paving
Benefits of Recycling
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills
Conserves natural resources
Increases economic security
Prevents pollution
Saves energy
Supports American manufacturing and valuable resources
Helps create jobs in the United States

19. Materials Beneficial to the Environment
Recycling
Recycling area for each floor
Recycling accounted for:
757,000 jobs
$36.6 billion in wages; and
$6.7 billion in tax revenues.

20. Healthy Living Environment
Environmentally Preferable Wood and Flooring
Conditioned Ventilation for Entire Unit
Bathroom Exhaust
Mold Resistant Surfaces
Materials that contain environmentally preferable materials
Reduce the toxins that can enter your home
Introduce Conditioned Fresh Air

21. Healthy Living Environment
Benefits:
Smoking Shelter
New Roof
New Piping to reduce Leaks
New Environmentally Friendly Landscape

22. Operations + Maintenance
Building Maintenance Manual
Resident Manual
Resident and Manager Orientation
Measure Russell Apartments
A Manual that identifies a routine maintenance plan and instructions.

23. Operations + Maintenance
Building Maintenance Manual
Resident Manual
Resident and Manager Orientation
Measure Russell Apartments
A Building Maintenance Manual helps building operations staff understand how things work and how they should be maintained.

24. Operations + Maintenance
Building Maintenance Manual
Resident Manual
Resident and Manager Orientation
Measure Russell Apartments
A Resident’s Manual provides instructions for appliances and HVAC equipment

25. Operations + Maintenance
Building Maintenance Manual
Resident Manual
Resident and Manager Orientation
Measure Russell Apartments
Resident orientation can help to ensure you understand your building and how you can be engaged in maintaining the level of quality and “Green Goals” of the project.

26. Operations + Maintenance
Building Maintenance Manual
Resident Manual
Resident and Manager Orientation
Measure Russell Apartments
Why “Things that are measured tend to improve”

27. NEXT STEPS Workshop Review
Reduce the overall energy usage of the building:
Energy Efficient building heating systems
Proper sizing of equipment
Ventilation
Plumbing
Perform Measurement and document results

28. Thank You
Time for Giant Leaps, Not Baby Steps