1. thirdwave CaSPr Sustainable Construction In Universities and Colleges High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges: A Guide to Making the Case and Managing the Implementation for Senior Managers Courtney Hyde Peyton Managing Director, Thirdwave Ltd Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges

2. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges A Guide to help senior, non-specialist decision-makers in universities and colleges to achieve more sustainable and better implemented design Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk

3. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Summarises the key features of ‘high performance buildings’, i.e. buildings that deliver both business and sustainability benefits Makes the business case (and the environmental case) for more high performance buildings within the sector Key Objectives

4. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Maps how environmental issues impinge on different stages of the building process, from inception through design, tendering and construction to handover and use Describes what clients can do to ensure that these issues are fully considered, and that actions which are identified are implemented successfully in practice Key Objectives

5. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Defining as ‘high performance buildings’ Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Promote holistic design process optimising the performance of all key features of the building, - ‘green’ features support design aims, e.g. comfort and high utilisation Highlight contrast with current ‘low performance buildings’, not only energy consumption and environmental features, but also occupant health and satisfaction, and high operating costs

6. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Defining as ‘high performance buildings’ cont. Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Change perception that energy and environmental issues are ‘late stage’ issues, best dealt with by specialists. Treat strategically, as key design requirements, maximising the opportunity for ‘win-win’ solutions.

7. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Defining The Business Case Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Financial Capital Cost Increases – renewables, new technologies – unfamiliarity, late entry, showiness, supply Decreases – better sizing, less kit, more space Operating Costs Energy, water, sewage, maintenance, repair/replacement Insurance(s)

8. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Defining The Business Case Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Risk Energy and Water Impacts on budget via market and fiscal measure, dependability of supply Inflexible Buildings Future use, disruption/ability to trade, changes users demands, expectation, regulations Workplace Health and Safety Sick Building Syndrome, Indoor Air Quality, Liability

9. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Defining The Business Case Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Performance and Reputation Productivity 1 x 5 x 200 Competitive international market Commercialisation of Academia Reputation and Recruitment Corporate Responsibility Meeting funders (public and private) expectations Media – praise and shame Costs of recruitment, retention, or brain drain

10. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Achieving High Performance Buildings – The Process Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Policy Capacity

11. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Achieving HPBs: The Process Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Project Inception And Feasibility Option Appraisal Developing A Strategic Brief Procurement Strategy

12. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Achieving HPBs: The Process Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Design Sustainability Benefits From Integrated Design barriers To Sustainable Design Achieving Integrated Design Features Of High Performance Design Materials / Construction Strategy

13. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges Achieving HPBs: The Process Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Tendering and Construction Project Tendering Construction Phase Handover and Use Commissioning Post Occupancy Evaluation

14. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges The Environmental And Social Benefits of High Performance Buildings Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk Materials Energy And Climate Change Waste Water And Drainage Local Environment Socio-economic Effects

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19. thirdwave High Performance Buildings for Universities and Colleges For Further Information: Courtney.Peyton@thirdwave.org.uk 0131 625 1469 www.thirdwave.org.uk Hoe 8 December 2006 www.thirdwave.org.uk