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8-2 SUSTAINABLE SITES LEED Version 2009 BD&C Project Analysis and Budget Date: 21-Feb-11 New Construction (NC)
2009
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Sustainability Recommendations It is obviously a park with ample green space. The existing pond provides storm water ADAMS PARK RECREATION CENTER Burden Cost Impact Comments
There are certain inherent sustainable advantages to the existing site which should be
Sales Tax
7.00%
mentioned:
36.10%
ATLANTA GA
Fee
5.00%
detention and water quality improvement from run off. By renovating the existing
3.19%
Ins/Fees
building, we are keeping existing building stock and not taking up more green space.
Yes
No
It is also within reach of public transportation and is readily accessible from adjacent
Likely
Maybe
Sustainable Sites
Unlikely
26 Points
neighborhoods.
1
16
2
5
2
List specific strategies, comments, assumptions, etc.
Will be included by code
Our recommendations to further these advantages are:
Site Selection
Should qualify for this
Credit 1
- Provide bicycle racks for better non-vehicular access as well as preferred 1 5 Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required 1 5 Probably not enough density or community services within 1/2 mile.
Development Density & Community Connectivity
Credit 2
parking for low emitting vehicles and car and van pools. 1 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 N/A
6 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access 6 It looks like we will just squeak by to get 2 bus stops in 1/2 mile
- Ensure that construction activities do not damage existing green space and
Should be able to incorporate bicycle racks. Showers already in project.
restore native vegetation in the surrounding areas without the need for irrigation, or 1 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1 $1,648 Should be able to provide preferred parking, but need to determine how many
use non-potable water for irrigation. While rain water harvesting should be considered, 3 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation, Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3 $975 are needed.
a building collection system was not included in our preliminary assessment as being 2 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity 2 $975 Should be able to do provide car pool parking, or, Option 3 - no new parking.
too costly, and the existing pond is, in effect, a rain water collection system. It is currently 1 Credit 5.1 Site Development, Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Depends on how we draw the boundary. Also LAs need to specify native or
adaptive plants, but this should be possible.
being used to irrigate the golf course, and an additional pump (possibly solar powered) 1 Credit 5.2 Site Development, Maximize Open Space 1 Would think this is possible
could be installed to irrigate any necessary areas on this site. It is recommended, however, 1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design, Quantity Control 1 Need to check site boundary and storm system, but possible with existing
pond.
that a study be done on the existing drainage from the building and surrounding site 1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design, Quality Control 1 Need to see if the existing pond will get this
and ensure that it is being routed to the pond as much as possible. Many of the existing 1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof 1 Should get this with concrete sidewalks/paving and green space.
downspouts from the building have been disconnected from the underground storm 1 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof 1 Should get this with a sloped metal roof and white TPO on flat
drainage and are currently draining directly to the foundations, which will only cause
problems if left in this condition. 1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 Need to ensure that building and site lighting will meet this criteria.
Subtotal $3,599
- The plan calls for a new entrance drive and drop off at the east entrance, as
well as a new patio area at the west entrance. Any exterior hardscape should be done in
reflective materials to minimize heat island effect. Standard concrete meets this criterion
and is a relatively low cost yet durable option.
- As we understand it, the roof replacement may be done as a separate project,
but will still need to incorporate sustainable strategies. The flat roof sections should
be replaced with a highly reflective membrane, such as a white TPO. We recommend
the pitched sections be replaced with a reflective standing seam metal roof. While
we heard there might be some objections to this type of roofing, it is not possible to
obtain the reflective and energy savings properties with an asphalt shingle roof, as is
existing. The metal roofing will have a high recycled content and will usually last much
longer than the shingle roof. Adding a substantial amount of insulation value to the roof
should be a priority. This could be done by adding rigid insulation on top of the existing
sheathing, or, it could be achieved by spraying foam-type insulation to the underside of
the sheathing and framing. Further investigation will be needed to determine the most
effective approach.
- Additionally, exterior lighting and lighting that escapes from the building
should be designed to minimize light pollution to the surrounding areas, while
maintaining proper safety and security.
Red & Green Scene Volunteer Design Charrette 2010
Plans are conceptual and subject to change

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