Download - Oct. 27 - What is a Green Building Product
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
What is a green building product
Green Rating Systems amp Programs
BEEP BOMA Energy Efficiency Program
New Buildings Institute
The Builders Challenge
What is the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale)
bull The E-Scale is an easy-to-understand tool that helps homebuyers and owners make smart energy decisions when purchasing renting or updating a home
bull Will this home help me save money on energy bills
bull How many miles per gallon does this home get
bull How does it compare to a typical new home
bull How close is it to the ultimate ndash a Net-Zero Energy Home Sourcehttpwww1eereenergygovbuildingschallenge
ClimateSustainability Reporting
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
What is a green building product
Green Rating Systems amp Programs
BEEP BOMA Energy Efficiency Program
New Buildings Institute
The Builders Challenge
What is the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale)
bull The E-Scale is an easy-to-understand tool that helps homebuyers and owners make smart energy decisions when purchasing renting or updating a home
bull Will this home help me save money on energy bills
bull How many miles per gallon does this home get
bull How does it compare to a typical new home
bull How close is it to the ultimate ndash a Net-Zero Energy Home Sourcehttpwww1eereenergygovbuildingschallenge
ClimateSustainability Reporting
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Green Rating Systems amp Programs
BEEP BOMA Energy Efficiency Program
New Buildings Institute
The Builders Challenge
What is the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale)
bull The E-Scale is an easy-to-understand tool that helps homebuyers and owners make smart energy decisions when purchasing renting or updating a home
bull Will this home help me save money on energy bills
bull How many miles per gallon does this home get
bull How does it compare to a typical new home
bull How close is it to the ultimate ndash a Net-Zero Energy Home Sourcehttpwww1eereenergygovbuildingschallenge
ClimateSustainability Reporting
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
The Builders Challenge
What is the EnergySmart Home Scale (E-Scale)
bull The E-Scale is an easy-to-understand tool that helps homebuyers and owners make smart energy decisions when purchasing renting or updating a home
bull Will this home help me save money on energy bills
bull How many miles per gallon does this home get
bull How does it compare to a typical new home
bull How close is it to the ultimate ndash a Net-Zero Energy Home Sourcehttpwww1eereenergygovbuildingschallenge
ClimateSustainability Reporting
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
ClimateSustainability Reporting
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Companies Measure the Carbon Footprint of Consumer Products
Consumer products are beginning to display details about their environmental impacts Source httpwwwtimberlandcomshopad4jsp
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Green Labeled Products
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Product Certification
MBDC - C2C -wwwmbdccomcertifiedhtml
httpmtssustainableproductscomApprovedSMART
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
What is a Green Product
wwwbuildinggreencom
bull Products that are green because of what isnrsquot ndash Zero Vocrsquos ndash Daylighting (less electrical lighting)ndash Energy consumption
bull Products that reduce environmental impacts of building operationndash Building components that reduce
heating and cooling loadsbull Insulation
bull Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirementsndash Products that contribute to a safe
healthy indoor environment
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
bull Recycled contentbull VOC compliant bull Renewable materials (Biobased Natural)
bull Re-useable materialsbull Locally manufacturedbull Energy efficiency contributionsbull Environmentally Preferred
bull Labeling certificationbull Environmental Footprint (LCA)bull Environmental Performance (reduced energy IAQproductivity)
bull End of Life (closed loop (closed loop downstreaming)downstreaming)
Deconstruction RecyclingDeconstruction Recycling
SustainableProducts
Attributes Confusion
Naturally Derived1048766 Environmentally Friendly1048766 Environeffective1048766 EcoSafe1048766 EarthSmart1048766 Green1048766 Naturersquos FriendWater Based1048766 No Additives1048766 No Chemicals1048766 Non-Polluting1048766 Ozone Friendly1048766 Forest Friendly1048766 EcoAdvantages1048766 Garden Safe
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
1 way to green your project
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Insulation is first consideration in energy efficiency
bull All insulation products installed in US buildings save consumers about 12 quadrillion BTUs annually or about 42 percent of the energy that would have been consumed with no insulation in place (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
bull Insulation currently in place in US buildings reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 780 million tons each year (Green and Competitive Report Energy Conservation Management)
How Many Buildings Are There In the United States 5200000 commercial buildings and 104000000 residential buildings
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
13 Building Innovation Game Changersbull Smart GlassDynamic Facadesbull High R Insulationbull ThermalElectrical Storagebull 200 lumenwatt lightingbull Daylight integrationbull Dimming Addressable Lighting Controlsbull Task Conditioning HVACbull Climate Integrated HVACbull Building- and Grid- Smart electronicsbull Benchmarks and Metricsbull Building Information Models (BIM)bull Integrated Design Process and Toolsbull Building Operating ControlsPlatformbull Building Performance Dashboardsbull Assumed cheap long lasting reliable specifiable affordable green
Source Stephen Selkowitz Berkeley Labs
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
The role of the specifier
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Development Architectural Design
EngineeringConstruction Documents
Bid NegotiationConstructionAdministration
OccupancyMaintenance
RetrofitDeconstruction
Recycling
Integrated Building Team
bull Ownersbull Ownerrsquos representatives - Purchasing agents - Risk assessmentbull Designersbull Production Architectsbull Interior Designersbull Specifiersbull Specialty consultantsbull Project Managersbull Program Managers
bull Contractorsbull Construction managersbull Commissioning agentsbull Facilities managersbull Sub contractorsbull Specialty contractorsbull Distributorsbull Manufacturers
The Building Team amp Sustainabilitybull Life-cycle Assessmentbull Life-cycle Performancebull Modeling
bull Energybull Lighting plus
bull Life-cycle environmental management
bull GHG reportingbull Climate change
bull Durabilitybull Life-cycle Costingbull CommissioningCommissioningbullEnd of Life-cycle
End of LifeEnd of Service
Integrated Design Integrated Building Team
Integrated Process
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
MasterFormat is organized MasterFormat is organized to integrate the Life-Cycle of the to integrate the Life-Cycle of the
FacilityFacility
CSI Tools for Delivering Climate Neutral Construction
Upfront costing amp Environmental LCA
Classification by work results NOT materials
National CAD StandardPage amp Section Formats
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
PhasesPhases BiddingPre-projectPlanning
PreliminaryDesign
Procurement Construction OperationsDesign
Information Formats and Standards
GreenFormatGreenFormat
National CAD Standard
National CAD Standard
OmniClassOmniClass
MasterFormatMasterFormat
UniFormatUniFormat UniFormatUniFormat
SectionPageFormatSectionPageFormat
Cost estimateCost estimateDetailed Design
Specification Product search selection
Detailed Design Specification Product
search selection
Bid packages
price discovery
Bid packages
price discovery
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Purchasing Scheduling
Change mgmt
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Conceptual Design Cost
Planning
Asset modelingFacility mgmt
Asset modelingFacility mgmtProcessesProcesses
Information Information StandardsStandards
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
SectionFormatTM
PART 1 GENERAL
SUMMARY PRICEPAYMENT PROCEDURESREFERENCES ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTSSUBMITTALS ACTIONINFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALSCLOSEOUT SUBMITTALSMAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALSQUALITY ASSURANCEDELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLINGFIELDSITE CONDITIONSWARRANTYBOND
PART 2 PRODUCTS
OWNER-FURNISHED OWNER-SUPPLIED PRODUCTSSYSTEMSASSEMBLIESMANUFACTURED UNITSEQUIPMENTCOMPONENTSPRODUCT TYPESMATERIALSACCESSORIESSOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
PART 3 EXECUTION
INSTALLERS EXAMINATIONPREPARATIONERECTION INSTALLATION APPLICATION CONSTRUCTIONREPAIRRESTORATION RE-INSTALLATION FIELDSITE QUALITY CONTROLSYSTEM STARTUPADJUSTINGCLEANINGCLOSEOUT ACTIVITIESPROTECTIONMAINTENANCEATTACHMENTS
A uniform approach to organizing specification language contained in a Project Manual
Sections where LEED Requirements typically identified
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
Specifierrsquos Changing Role
Static
Specification Writer
Knowledge Manager
Dynamic
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University
What is a green building productwhat is the 1 green product
what is the role of the specifier
Presented by
Mark Kalin FCSI FAIA LEED AP
Kalin Associates Specifications - wwwkalinassociatescom
mkalinkalinassociatescom
Mark Kalin is President of Kalin Associates a firm specializing in the preparation of construction specifications for building projects and master specifications for building owners The firm has prepared specifications for over 160 LEED projects authored the original GreenSpec (1996) and is the Master Specification Consultant for the sustainable Masdar City in Abu Dhabi Mark is currently President of Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) a former Chair of the AIA Masterspec Review Committee and has taught specification writing at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University