Residence Halls provide an interesting challenge for green designers because so much of the impact is based on behavior-change and education. Cannon Design presents a case study on Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s new LEED Gold Certified East Hall. East Hall, WPI’s newest residence hall, was designed to support the Institute’s vision and mission to foster innovation and creativity. Not only does the building provide apartment style living space for students but additionally, collaborative in high-tech media suites and amenity spaces that encourage student wellness and life balance. The building supports and encourages ongoing research relative to both energy and water use and continues to provide a living learning environment that extols the benefits of sustainable lifestyles. Open 3 years, East Hall continues to serve as a focal point for yearly student IQP’s (Interactive Qualifying Project) where students are encouraged to complete a project that relates technology and science to society or human needs, often relative to the green roof and associated monitors installed at East Hall.

1. Greening Student Life by Greening Student Residence Halls

3. WPI’s New East Hall and Dean Street Garage

5. Floor Plans First Floor

6. Floor Plans Typical Upper Floor

8. 44 achieved points identified LEED GOLD – 39-51 points WPI’s East Hall - Scorecard

13. Prescriptive criteria for building envelope, lighting, motors, etc. Additional Building Systems Commissioning HCFC Refrigerants and Halons prohibited Measurement & Verification Energy and Atmosphere

14. Building orientation, massing, glazing distribution Reduce regulated energy costs by 20%+ versus ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Evaluate via energy modeling. Perimeter/public space dimming strategies (coordinated with IEQ) Natural Ventilation opportunities (coordinated with IEQ) Energy and Atmosphere

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26. Indoor Environmental Quality Purpose: Improve IAQ for Workers and building occupants Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan During Construction = 1 Point Moisture control Chemical control Dust/Housekeeping control Before Occupancy = 1 Point Building air flush out Use of Low Emitting Materials

27. Indoor Environmental Quality Moisture Control Control moisture build-up in susceptible materials Drywall Building insulation Lined HVAC duct

28. Indoor Environmental Quality Chemical Control Control chemical use in building after building close-in No smoking No use of gasoline engines Low VOC* Materials ( V olatile O rganic C ompounds)

29. Indoor Environmental Quality Dust Control / Good Housekeeping Minimize dust migration Cover duct work in factory prior to delivery Protect installed HVAC equipment Clean wall cavities prior to drywall installation In general minimize dust/dirt levels in building

30. Indoor Environmental Quality Flush-out Building Air Flush-out After construction is complete & before occupancy HVAC systems are run for a period Change the air in the building Optional Building air test if schedule doesn’t allow

31. Indoor Environmental Quality Low-Emitting Materials Use of Low – Emitting Materials Low VOC Adhesives/Sealants = 1 Point Carpet/base adhesive Caulking Low VOC Paints/Coatings = 1 Point Wall paint Low VOC Carpet Material = 1 Point Bedroom/Hall carpets Low VOC Composite Wood = 1 Point Plywood & Particle Board (No added urea-formaldehyde) These materials ‘off-gas’ significantly less Improve IAQ for occupants

33. Demand control ventilation - CO2, CO and humidity monitoring Controllability of perimeter and non perimeter spaces Indoor Environmental Quality

35. MOVING FORWARD: WPI 44 achieved points identified LEED GOLD – 39-51 points WPI’s East Hall - Scorecard

37. The final installation included 9 plant varieties including chives, sedums, hen & chicks, and ice plants Green Grid installed at East Hall Green Roof

41. MOVING FORWARD: WPI View from upper campus to East Hall Detail of Green Roof Green Roof Monitor Monitor and Educational Signage WPI’s East Hall - Green Roof

45. MOVING FORWARD: WPI WPI has a commitment through it mission to educated students through theory and practice. When the PCC was introduced, WPI felt there was a lack of clarity on the literal implications it had. We do not believe that we have enough information to credibly meet those targets. WPI remains committed to sustainability, to the environment, and to reducing our carbon emissions. WPI is collecting information to understand our current levels, the impact of recent projects, and the implications this may have on our growth and master plan. WPI needs to understand the impact on operations and on our future. As this evolves, we are discussing what levels are reasonable and by what time. WPI continues to participate in many of the initiatives noted in the PCCC.

50. MOVING FORWARD: WPI Seafood Watch : to assure that all seafood served in Compass accounts comply with strict sustainability requirements Cage Free Eggs : Egg farms must meet the animal welfare standards of an independent auditing organization called Humane Farm Animal Care. Zero Trans-Fat : All oils used in our kitchens have been transitioned to Zero Trans-Fat oils. Antibiotic –Free Pork & Chicken : The policy established to reduce the amount of antibiotics use in raising animals by suppliers for the duration of their lives.

51. MOVING FORWARD: Building Programming Imbedded Research Ongoing Research – Water Quality Flow meter & Sampling Ports Green Roof Flow meter & Sampling Ports White Roof Storm Drain

52. MOVING FORWARD: Building Programming Residential Education: WPI welcomes our students to be part of the education process. As we went green we educated both RA staff and residents about green living at WPI.

53. MOVING FORWARD: Building Programming

66. MOVING FORWARD: DO’S Complete POE’s Review Assumptions and Learn from Mistakes Conclusions Overall, WPI’s East Hall is a great example of sustainable building. Electric usage data shows the building performing much better than even designed. Even with our analysis and possible skewed water modeling, the building is definitely using less water than a conventional building. East Hall’s educational outreach is providing a great source of information about sustainable design and its benefits. East Hall is serving its purpose as an excellent example of a LEED Gold certified building. CIVE5270 Environmental Protection and Management By: Yixing Cao and Michelle DiBenedetto

67. MOVING FORWARD: DO’S

72. MOVING FORWARD: DONT’s … assume all students living in Green building want to be part of a sustainability effort. … underestimate programming … think you have all the answers until you have “lived in the bldg., ie marketing of features of hall until after you have “live” in the building. (i.e. A/C, storage, bike.)

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