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PRE DESIGN
Project Planning
PD1
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DESIGN
PD
Ci
1 Point
Carbon Impact
Aim
To establish sustainable development and carbon reduction targets as
one of the fundamental goals of building design at the onset or initiation
of the design process.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Incorporate sustainable building and carbon reduction objectives in a
projects brief or design intent document such as the Owner Project
Requirement (OPR) document and/or project brief document. This
should cover and include statements on goals on the implementation of
sustainability and carbon reduction targets. The aim is to create a high
performance building with declared triple bottom line values in
sustainable development i.e. economic, environmental, and social.
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Submittals
1. Document the inclusion of sustainable development in the needs
statement and targets in the project design intent document.
2. Develop the design intent document at an Integrated Design
Process (IDP) Charrette workshop early in the design or goalsetting process.
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c.
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PRE DESIGN
PD2
Project Planning
DESIGN
PD
1 Point
Aim
To clarify the level of sustainable implementation and quantify carbon
reduction targets as part of the project goals. To state targets with
respect to the MyCREST certification system including the level of
targeted star rating and the green building budget. This point also
assists projects in selecting and applying the best sustainable strategies
applicable to the project.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Produce documents that contain an estimated green budget that relate
to the level of
Incorporate
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PRE DESIGN
PD3
Project Planning
Green Eco-Charrette
DESIGN
PD
1 Point
Aim
To undertake an Integrated Design Process (IDP) and achieve a shared
project vision throughout the project in order to build both individual and
group ownership of the project.
Requirement
1 POINT:
A charrette typically represents a form of an intensive design meeting.
This involves assembling multiple disciplines together as a group to
brainstorm initial ideas and strategies to achieve the sustainable and
carbon reduction goals. This session may range from half a day to several
days depending on the size of the project.
Conduct at least one day full eco-charrette workshop with the project
team that include the involvement of the client or client representative.
Justification
An integrated design process is central to the success of any green
building project. The initial eco-charrette, also known as the kick-off
meeting, provides the foundation and structure for a sustainable-based
collaborative process to occur.
MyCREST rewards team efforts for facilitating the initial eco-charrette. The
facilitator, normally the green or sustainability facilitator or consultant,
should lead the charrette and explore the synergies and cost benefits of
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Submittals
1. Minutes of meeting of the eco-charrette, other than the
requirements above, must include the following:
a. Facilitator appointment as every charrette must have a
facilitator
b. List of attendees from multiple disciplines
c. Identification of goals, barriers and challenges with
potential solutions
2. Preliminary scorecard and potential strategies
3. Target level of certification
References, Standards and Codes
1. AIA, Eco-Charrettes Save Resources, Build Teams, February 2007:
http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/secure/documents/pdf/ai
ap016388.pdf
2. USGBC, High-Performance Workshop or Eco-Charrette:
http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/Archive/General/Docs5496.pdf
3. Living Building Eco- Charrette Report:
http://oregonsustainabilitycenter.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/osc_charrett
e_report_final-rev060409.pdf
4. NCI Charrette System:
http://www.charretteinstitute.org/charrette.html
5. A Handbook for Planning and Conducting Charrettes for HighPerformance Projects:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/commercial_initia
tive/33425rep.pdf
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PRE-DESIGN
DESIGN
Project Planning
PD4
PD
1 Point
Aim
The aim is to establish and implement a multi-stakeholder collaborative
goal-setting
to maximize
opportunities for
and
assemble
an
integrated
design
team
including
personnel,
architect,
interior
designer,
landscape
Project Manager
2.
3.
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4.
Quantity Surveyor
5.
Facility manager
6.
Contractor
Justification
Integrated design leads to understanding the building as a set of
interrelated and interdependent systems where a single design decision
can trigger multiple systemic improvements. An integrated design
process, supported by guiding principles, is instrumental to develop
successfully and implement cost-effective green building strategies.
BIM or Building Integrated Modelling refers to the use of BIM software and
an integrated model to design, construct and manage a construction
project to completion. Today, an increasing number of construction firms
are relying on Building Information Modelling (BIM). Low carbon design
is best served by an integrated design process, with a holistic approach
to all design and construction disciplines. BIM adoption is in part, based
on its ability to facilitate an integrated design. In the MyCREST, design
and construction criteria and compliance rely on improving building
performance. Many of the tools of BIM, including the energy-use
modelling, provide better information on how design changes may
impact building performance than any traditional design tool.
Approach & Strategy
Project owners are encouraged to contractually apportion professional
fees to create specific line items for the Integrative Design Charette,
subsequent monitoring and follow-up meetings. Integrative Design may
benefit from re-apportioning the design fees to provide a higher
percentage early in the process, leading to a stronger integration and
streamlining in subsequent design stages.
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3. Facility Manager
Using BIM for Building Performance Monitoring and Verification
has generated a high level of interest in monitoring and
performance verification by all practitioners, evidence of the
potential perceived in the value of BIM tools during the operations
and maintenance phase of a project. MyCREST promotes efforts
to capitalize on the data in the BIM model in order to monitor
building performance and verify how well the building performs
compared to the predictions during the design stage. This will not
only help improve energy efficiency, but it could also help
designers improve their use of models to achieve more reliable
outcomes in the future.
4. Contractors
BIM models can also provide more information to product
manufacturers,
including
allowing
for
greater
use
of
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Submittals
1. Project Organization chart
2. Role and responsibility matrix
3. Development of a regular meeting schedule for the integrated
design team to continue refining the projects sustainable design
strategies throughout the design process. Review strategies for
synergies between systems and processors, with the goal of linking
strategies into a larger design framework.
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PD5
PRE DESIGN
Project Planning
DESIGN
PD
1 Point
Aim
To identify the potential environmental impact of the project and the
surrounding area that may be affected by the proposed development.
This generally covers an EIA assessment, which is typically part of the
feasibility studies of a project.
Requirement
1 POINT:
This is to comply with The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
requirements either the detailed EIA, Preliminary EIA or equivalent.
If the said project has been classified as a prescribed activity or
located within Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA), according to the
Environmental Quality Act (Prescribed Activities), Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) Order 1987 and Section 34A of the Environmental
Quality Act 1974 (Amendment 2000), an EIA study need to be carried out
and submitted to the Department of Environment for approval prior to
project implementation.
For projects that do not require an EIA, they must submit a Preliminary Site
Assessment based on Penilaian Awal Tapak (PAT) by Jabatan Kerja
Raya or equivalent.
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Justification
Any new development or redevelopment has potential impacts - either
negative or positive - on the surrounding area be it on social, physical or
economy. These potential impacts could be temporary or permanent
either in the short-term or long- term. The report will also provide/suggest
the mitigation efforts for all the potential impacts.
Approach & Strategy
The Environmental Quality Act has specified activities that are subject to
an EIA. Nineteen categories are defined in terms of project size (as area),
capacity (quantum) while other are not defined by any unit of measures.
Three checklists are prepared to guide whether the project subjected to
the EIA or otherwise:
1. Activities define by quantum (Table 1)
2. Activities defined by project size (Table 2)
3. Activities defined by unit of measure (Table 3)
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Quantum
60,000
Unit
Barrel
5,000
Tonnes
4,500
Cubic
meters/
day
200
Tonnes/
day
100
Family
100
Tonnes/
day
100
Tonnes/
days
100
Tonnes/
day
50
Tonnes/
day
Tonnes/
day
50
Activity
Construction
of
product
depots for the storage of
petrol, gas or diesel.
Shipyards - Dead weight
tonnage greater than 5,000
tonnes.
Groundwater
development
for
industrial,
agricultural
urban water supply of greater
than 4,500 cubic meters per
day
Iron and steel industries using
scrap iron as raw materials for
production greater than 200
tonnes/day.
Agricultural
programmes
necessitating resettlement of
100 families or more.
Chemical - Where production
capacity of each product or
combined product is greater
than 100 tonnes/day.
Lime production industries 100 tonnes/ day and above
burnt lime rotary kiln.
Iron and steel industries using
iron ore as raw materials for
production greater than 100
tonnes/day.
Non-ferrous industries other
than aluminium and copper.
Lime production industries - 50
tonnes/ day and above
vertical kiln.
Number
12(e)
8(f)
19(b)
8(e)
1(b)
8(a)
8(d)
8(e)
8(c)
8(d)
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50
30
10
Tonnes/
day
8(g)
8(d)
13 (a)
Project
Size
5,000
Unit
Activity
Number
Hectare
3(c)
500
Hectare
500
Hectare
500
Hectare
400
Hectare
250
Hectare
1(a)
1(c)
6(c)
13(b)ii
11(a)
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200
Hectare
200
Hectare
100
Family
100
Hectare
80
Room
3(a)
19(a)
1(b)
3(b)
17(a)
Project
Size
50
Unit
Hectare
50
Hectare
50
Hectare
50
Hectare
Activity
Number
4
5(c)
6(a)
6(d)
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50
Hectare
50
Hectare
50
Hectare
50
Hectare
50
Kilometre
40
Hectare
2.5
Kilometre
7
9(b)
11(c)
17(b)
12(b)
13(b)i
2(a)
Prescribed Activity
AIRPORT
FISHERIES
FORESTRY
Activity
Airstrip development in state
and national parks.
Construction
of
fishing
harbours.
Harbour expansion involving
an increase of 50 per cent or
more in fish landing capacity
per annum.
Logging of conversion of forest
land to other land use within
the
catchment
area
of
Number
2(b)
5(a)
5(b)
6(b)
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INDUSTRY
INFRASTRUCTURE
6(e)
8(b)
8(c)
9(a)
9(c)
9(d)
9(e)
Prescribed Activity
PORTS
Activity
Construction of ports.
Port expansion involving an
increase of 50 per cent or
more in handling capacity
per annum
MINING
Ore
processing including
concentrating for aluminium,
copper, gold or tantalum.
PETROLEUM
Oil
and
gas
fields
development.
Construction of oil and gas
separation,
processing,
handling
and
storage
facilities.
Construction of oil refineries.
POWER
GENERATION Construction of combined
cycle power stations.
AND TRANSMISSIONS
Number
10(a)
10(b)
11(b)
12(a)
12(c)
12(d)
13(c)
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QUARRIES
RAILWAYS
TRANSPORTATION
Construction
of
nuclearfuelled power stations.
Proposed
quarrying
of
aggregate, limestone, silica,
quartzite, sandstone, marble
and decorative building stone
within 3 kilometres of any
existing
residential,
commercial
or
industrial
areas, or any area for which a
licence, permit or approval
has
been
granted
for
residential, commercial or
industrial development.
Construction of new routes.
Construction of branch lines.
Construction of Mass Rapid
Transport projects.
13(d)
14
15(a)
15(b)
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Activity
Prescribed Activity
RESORT AND
RECREATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Development of tourist or
recreational
facilities
in
national parks.
Development of tourist or
recreational facilities on islands
in surrounding waters which
are gazetted as national
marine parks.
Number
17(c)
17(d)
18(a)i
18(a)ii
18(a)iii
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Municipal Sewage
18(a)iv
18(a)v
18(b)i
18(b)ii
18(b)iii
18(b)iv
18(c)i
18(c)ii
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Submittals
1. EIA Report - A Preliminary or Detail Report based on the size and
type of project specified by the EQA 1974/ Environmental
Audit/Environmental Management Plan
OR
2. Penilaian Awal Tapak (PAT) Report and comments from the
Department of Environment
References, Standards & Codes
1. Environmental Quality Act 1974 and its amendment
2. Environmental
Impact
Assessment
(EIA):
Procedure
and
Requirement in Malaysia
3. Environmental Quality Act (Prescribed Activities), Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) Order 1987
4. Section 34A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Amendment
2000),
5. Borang As Pat 1-12:
Pembangunan
http://www.ssic.com.my/Appendix_2_AS_PAT_1_12_Form.pdf
6. EIA & PAT flowchart
http://www.mppp.gov.my/png_mpptheme/pdf/7templetJAS1088.pdf
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PRE DESIGN
PD6
Project Planning
DESIGN
PD
1 Point
Aim
Facilities Management (FM) has become a significant factor in the goal
of achieving robust, sustainable buildings throughout its life cycle. FM has
a key role to play in the eventual achievement of major criteria and key
sustainability and environmental targets in both new and existing
buildings. The aim of this sub-criteria is to involve a Facility Manager as a
design team member at the onset and initiation of a project.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Appoint and include a Facility Manager or owner representative from
the owners/ clients facilities management department during the
development of the project brief.
Justification
Facility managers play an important role in sustainable practices
including the ability to link members from the strategic level to the
operational level, incorporating knowledge of FM and FM-related
experience into the design of the building.
The Facility Managers function in the design team is to represent the
owner by assisting the design team (i.e. Architect, Engineers and
Quantity Surveyor) at the early design stage so as to ensure:
1. a building/facility that is relatively easy to run, maintain, control
and manage throughout its lifecycle
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IS Req1
DESIGN
IS
Req1
Cr
Required
Aim
To document the existing environment features and greenery including
the type of existing vegetation on site.
Requirements
REQUIRED:
Prepare a site inventory analysis and report on existing carbon
sequestration elements on the total existing greenery area and trees only
with a diameter of 10 cm (4 inches)or above at breast height. The
following information shall include in the report:
1. Total area of existing greenery
2. Scientific name/ family/number of tree
3. Trunk height
4. Age of the tree
5. Status and value(s) of the tree (endemic species, invasive
species, timber species, introduced species, native species,
endangered species and other related information)
6. Total number of trees with trunk diameter more than 28cm
(11inches) at breast height
7. Total number of trees with trunk diameter less than 28cm
(11inches) at breast height
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Justification
Major elements of existing greenery on-site carbon absorption
capabilities of a site is related to the carbon storing characteristics of
existing trees (particularly old, large trees) and existing soil make-up of a
site. In many cases, disturbing the existing greenery (such as large trees)
will destroy the carbon-absorption or sequestration capabilities of a site
forever and cannot be replaced. For greenfield sites, a site inventory will
assist the project team in identifying potential trees and resources that
should not be disturbed and in evaluating the existing natural resources
including the extent of flora and fauna, the green area and targeting
sub-criteria in MyCREST related to sequestration.
Approach & Strategy
The
project
team
needs
to
include
the
existing
site
or
landscape
architect
with
strong
horticulture
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Plant Inventory
Refer: Inventory ID: IS-INV01:
Design Plant Inventory
Please input all sections that are relevant to the project.
Submittal
Report on site inventory analysis including plant inventory sheet including
existing tree photographic evidence.
References, Standards and Codes
1. Spesifikasi Bangunan JKR 2005
2. Garis Panduan Perancangan Pembangunan Di Kawasan Bukit &
Tanah Tinggi, Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa
Semenanjung Malaysia, Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan
Tempatan
3. Manual Saliran Mesra Alam 2011
4. FFA Forestry, Measurement of Tree Diameter, 2010:
http://www.nmsu.edu/~nmffa/Documents/CDEs/2010%20Foresty
%20Materials/Measurement_of_Tree_Diameter.pdf
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Table 1A
Surface Area
m2
m2
Parks
Grassland (specify surface area and type of vegetation)
2
3
m2
m2
TOTAL EXISTING GREEN AREA
Table 1B
m2
Type of tree
Requirements
Existing
Landscape
Specify type of vegetation
Native trees
Palm
Group of trees (To calculate Green
Grassland
area)
Shrubs
Turf
Water bodies
Bamboo
Water bodies
Area
Quantity/Area
Quantity/Area Removed3
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
m2
Diameter4 (cm)
Age (years)
m2
m2
m2
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
number
number
number
0
0
number
number
number
Height (m)
Palm
Individual trees
Palm
0
0
m2
number
0
0
m2
number
0
0
m2
number
*Water body in green area considered as open space like golf course and parks and recreational areas considered as man-made will be included in the definition greenery. Natural body like river and drainage channel are not included.
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DESIGN
IS
Req2
Cr
Required
Aim
To increase carbon sequestration through greenery strategies through
the preservation of trees and to reduce intrusion on the natural
environment.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Comply with the local authority requirement on greenery area.
Justification
Trees have almost 350 million years experience in sequestering carbon.
Trees, like other green plants, use photosynthesis to convert carbon
dioxide (CO2) into sugar, cellulose and other carbon-containing
carbohydrates that they use for food and growth. Trees are unique in
their ability to lock up large amounts of carbon in their wood and
continue to add carbon as they grow.
Although forests do release some CO2 from natural processes such as
decay and respiration, a healthy forest typically stores carbon at a
greater rate than it releases carbon. Saving trees and planting additional
trees are vital for water resource management alone, but along with the
use of Smart Growth and green infrastructure for developments, could
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IS1
DESIGN
IS
1.1
Ci
3 Point
Aim
To avoid opening of new land and greenfield area.
Requirement
3 POINT:
Construct a new building or renovate a building on a previously
developed site with a minimum density of 5,500m2 per acre net within a
500m radius. The density calculation must include the area of the project
built.
Proximity determined by drawing a 500m radius around the building
entrance on a site map.
Calculation example:
500m radius = 785,000m2 or 194 acre
Min. Density = Total GFA of buildings within the radius
5500m2
1,067,000m2
Justification
A project within a defined urban footprint encourages a development
plan at an existing developed area and avoids new land development.
Approach & Strategy
During site selection process, give priority to developing buildings within
a previously developed area.
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Submittal
1. Density calculation.
2. Proximity is determined by drawing a 500m radius around the
main building entrance on a site map.
3. Land use plan from Local Authority (Pelan Guna Tanah Kawasan).
References, Standard and Codes
1. Garis Panduan Perancangan Kejiranan Hijau by: Jabatan
Perancangan
Bandar
dan
Desa
Semenanjung
Malaysia
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DESIGN
IS
1.2
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To decrease pollution and impacts of carbon emission by the
development of the transportation sector.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Locate building within 800 meters of 5 selections of basic services such
as, but not limited to, the following list below. These services should be
accessible via a pedestrian walkway, if necessary.
1. Place of Worship
2. Bank
3. Pharmacy
4. Convenience Grocery
5. Post Office
6. Laundry
7. Hardware
8. Supermarket
9. School
10. Library
11. Day Care Centre
12. Senior Care Facility
13. Beauty Salon
14. Hospital/ Clinics
15. Community Centre
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16. Park
17. Night market
Justification
Developing the project within a walking distance to available basic
amenities will promote people to walk, thus, help in reducing the CO2
impact.
Approach & Strategy
During site selection process, give preference to sites that are within an
urban area with basic amenities readily available.
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Submittals
1. Submit the site plan showing a building location in connection
with the above basic services, indicating the covered walkways,
pedestrian access and other connections like link bridges.
Indicate the legend for all available services.
2. Proximity determined by drawing a 0.8 km radius around the main
building entrance on a site map.
References, Standard and Codes
1. Garis Panduan Perancangan Kejiranan Hijau by: Jabatan
Perancangan Bandar Dan Desa Semenanjung Malaysia
Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan.
2. Garis Panduan Landskap Negara 2008, Jabatan Landskap
Negara
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C
RF
RF
SU
FC
S
PS
RF
RB
CE
FC
SC
B
C
BT
RS
SH
SC
FC
CC
PS
CC
RS
PS
PO
PS
B
PC
C
SU
S
U
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IS1
Non-Calculator
DESIGN
IS
1.3
Ci
1 Point
Carbon Impact
Aim
To lessen the strain on greenfield land and promote the rehabilitation of
the previously damaged land.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Utilize previously contaminated sites and implement proper measures
such as neutralizing contaminated site and conducting soil condition test
to ensure the safety of the site.
Justification
Development on a previously contaminated site will reduce the opening
of virgin land.
Approach & Strategy
Related sites are mainly industrial areas such as landfills, mines and old
factories. By restoring damaged areas that previously polluted, the
disruption on greenfield and untouched lands will be lessened.
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Submittals
1. A report on previous nature of the land certified by an approved
testing laboratory.
2. An EIA report containing the level of contamination and the
proposed actions.
References Standards & Code
1. Garis Panduan Perancangan Kejiranan Hijau by: Jabatan
Perancangan Bandar Dan Desa Semenanjung Malaysia
Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan
2. Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976
3. Spesifikasi Bangunan JKR 2009
4. Rancangan Fizikal Negara oleh Jabatan Perancangan Bandar
dan Desa, Semenanjung Malaysia, Kementerian Perumahan
dan Kerajaan Tempatan.
5. Rancangan Struktur Negeri.
6. Rancangan Tempatan.
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IS2
DESIGN
IS
2.1
Cr
2 Points
CALCULATOR
Aim
To increase carbon sequestration throughout the project lifecycle
through greenery strategies and the preservation of trees and to reduce
intrusion on the natural environment.
Requirement
Carbon sequestration preservation of tree 28cm (11 inch) by:
2 POINTS:
Preserve more than 80% of trees with trunk diameter larger than 28 cm
(11 inch)
*Urban infill project s with no existing tree s will not able to score for carbon
preservation
Justification
Trees have almost 350 million years experience in sequestering carbon.
Trees, like other green plants, use photosynthesis to convert carbon
dioxide (CO2) into sugar, cellulose, and other carbon-containing
carbohydrates that they use for food and growth. Trees are unique in
their ability to lock up large amounts of carbon in their wood and
continue to add carbon as they grow.
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could
ultimately
lead
to
better,
low-carbon
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Refer: Calculator ID: IS-CAL01
Design Carbon Accounting On Site
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IS2
DESIGN
IS
2.2
Cr
6 Points
CALCULATOR
Aim
To increase carbon sequestration through greenery strategies on site
through the preservation of existing trees and flora.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Preserve and restore greenery on site including planting new vegetation
(native/ adaptive) on 20% of site area including building footprint, with
at least 10% from this percentage of planting consisting of the trees
measuring more than 28cm in diameter when fully mature.
3 POINTS:
Preserve and restore greenery including planting new vegetation
(native/ adaptive) on 25% of site area including building foot print, with
at least 10% from this percentage of planting consisting of the trees
measuring more than 28cm in diameter when fully mature.
4 POINTS:
Preserve and restore greenery including planting new vegetation
(native/ adaptive) on 30% of site area including building footprint, with
at least 10% from this percentage of planting consisting of the trees
measuring more than 28cm in diameter when fully mature.
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1 POINT:
Integration of shaded trees (height of tree 15 meter when achieving
maturity) within 5 metres from the building perimeter.
1 POINT:
Produce carbon sequestration of not less than 0.5 tCO2e: 1 POINT
(Calculation excluded the existing preserve vegetation in ISReq2 and
IS2.1)
Justification
A social and environmental benefit of greenery is the extent to which it
contributes to the policy objective of reducing CO2 in the atmosphere
by locking up carbon through elements such as large trees with deep
roots or any other strategies related to carbon sequestration. Carbon
stored in the greenery have a long-term effect on the climate and
carbon accumulating in new plants create benefits by keeping that
carbon out of the atmosphere.
Approach & Strategy
The project team must demonstrate that the project has strategies to
ensure that large trees and greenery have protected, restored, and / or
replanted a portion of the site according to the threshold on greenery
preservation restoration and /or replanting that must comply the
percentages stated above. Emphasis MUST give to large trees with the
protected or restored area including greenery and vegetation, any
water bodies or other existing ecosystems. The use of native or adapted
species in landscaping is a key aspect. If the site area is small in
comparison to the building footprint/ green roofs/ roof garden/ green
walls, then green terraces can be included to achieve the threshold.
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The green roof must provide a diversity of native or adaptive species that
provide ecological habitat. Extensive use of sedum monoculture and
common turf grass cannot be accepted. The project must show that if
they have no significant existing greenery on the site, then effort must be
made to add to the existing landscape and greenery through native
and adaptive vegetation. The project must undertake the following:
1. List, number and location of the soft cape elements as detailed in
landscape or building design
2. Calculation of carbon sequestration rate
3. Once established, the native/adapted plants should require
minimal or no irrigation; do not require active maintenance such
as mowing or chemical inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides or
herbicides; and provide habitat value and promote biodiversity
through avoidance of Monoculture plantings.
Where possible there must be efforts toward the following:
1. Integration of shaded trees (height of tree 15 metre when
achieving maturity) within 5 metres from the building perimeter to
help reduce heat island effect that occurs on the building. The
minimum distance of tree trunk shall be 5 metres and taking into
consideration the effect of landscape design and safety factor
i.e. creeping roots and possibility of ruined branches.
2. Integrate bio-sequestration strategies at new slope area.
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Date
5/26/16
100
m2
40.0
m2
40.0
m2
10.0
m2
10.0
m2
100.0
m2
100.0
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
tCO2e
Height (m)
Age (years)
Number of Trees
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Dry Weight (TDW)
Total Carbon Weight (TCW)
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
Height (m)
Age (years)
Number of Trees
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Dry Weight (TDW)
Total Carbon Weight (TCW)
Carbon Sequestration, tCO2e
1
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
The diameter of the tree is measured at 1.5 meter above ground level.
SUMMARY
IS2.2 Carbon Sequestration for Preservation / Restoration/ New Planting points Documented:
5 POINT
0.0000
tCO2e
NO POINT
* The carbon sequestration impact for water bodies is subject to further research and to be reviewed later.
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DESIGN
IS3
IS
Ci
1 Point
Carbon Impact
Aim
To establish a comprehensive environmental management plan.
Requirement
Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 to be implemented
if the site is located within an Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA).
1 POINT:
Prepare
an
Environmental
Management
Report,
prepare
and
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IS4
DESIGN
IS
4.1
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To limit destruction to natural storm water capacities by reducing
hardscape and increasing on-site infiltration. Ensure that the postdevelopment run-off discharge rate and quantity is equal or less than the
pre-development run off discharge rate and quantity.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Implement target and strategies according to the Urban Storm Water
Management Manual for Malaysia or better known in Malaysia as the
Manual Saliran
case:
Case 1: Sites with Existing Imperviousness 50% or less
Implement a storm water management plan that prevents postdevelopment peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the
pre-development peak discharge rate and quantity for 1 and 2 years 24
hour design storm.
Case 2: Sites with Existing Imperviousness Greater Than 50%
Implement a storm water management plan that results in a 20%
decrease in the volume of storm water run-off.
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IS4
DESIGN
IS
4.1
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To limit destruction to natural storm water capacities by reducing
hardscape and increasing on-site infiltration. Ensure that the postdevelopment run-off discharge rate and quantity is equal or less than the
pre-development run off discharge rate and quantity.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Implement target and strategies according to the Urban Storm Water
Management Manual for Malaysia or better known in Malaysia as the
Manual Saliran
case:
Case 1: Sites with Existing Imperviousness 50% or less
Implement a storm water management plan that prevents postdevelopment peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the
pre-development peak discharge rate and quantity for 1 and 2 years 24
hour design storm.
Case 2: Sites with Existing Imperviousness Greater Than 50%
Implement a storm water management plan that results in a 20%
decrease in the volume of storm water run-off.
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Justification
Uncontrolled storm water run-off can cause an overflow into the river
and lakes and contribute to flash flooding. Control of storm water run-off
minimizes and controls nuisance flooding and provides safe passage of
fewer frequent flood events.
Approach & Strategy
The Urban Storm Water Management Manual for Malaysia is prepared
by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia to replace the
old Manual Planning and Design Procedure No.1: Urban Drainage
Design Standard for Peninsular Malaysia, 1975.The main focus of the
Urban Storm Water Management Manual is to manage storm water
instead of draining it away as fast as possible to a more environmental
approach known as the control as source approach.
This approach utilizes detention/retention, infiltration and purification
processes. The quality and quantity of the run-off from the developing
area can be maintained to be the same as the pre-development
condition from the aspect.
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Submittals
1. MSMA report on storm water
2. Drainage plan according to MSMA
References, Standards and Codes
1. Manual Saliran Mesra Alam (MSMA), by the Department of
Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia.
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Figure 4: The Impact on Natural Hydrology According to Land Cover Land Cover
In Roads, Buildings And Parking Lots.
Figure 5: Turf Grass Cover in a Watershed and the Impact on Biotic Integrity in
Associated Streams.
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IS4
DESIGN
IS
4.2
Ci
1 Point
Aim
The ensure quality of run-off into receiving water bodies and streams
through efforts to implement the best management practices to ensure
reduced pollution impact to the storm water.
Requirement
I POINT:
Implement the Urban Stormwater Management Manual for Malaysia:
Implement a stormwater management plan that reduces impervious
cover, promotes infiltration, captures and treats the storm water runoff
from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best
management practices (BMPs).
MyCREST requires that the BMPs used to treat the runoff must be capable
of removing 80% of the average annual post development of the total
suspended solids (TSS).
Justification
Rainfall in urbanized areas washes contaminants from the atmosphere
and the resultant runoff washes materials accumulated on surface into
a stormwater system. Stormwater management for quality minimizes the
environmental impact of urban runoff on water quality.
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toxic
substances
(pesticides,
herbicides,
metals)
and
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Average TS
Proable Range Factors to
Removal
of TSS Removal Consider
Effectiveness of Management Practices for Total Suspended Solids
Removal from Runoff
Infiltration Basin
75%
50 - 100%
Infiltration
Trench
75%
50 - 100%
Vegetated Filter
Strip
65%
40 - 90%
Grass Swale
60%
20 - 40%
Porous
Pavement
90%
60 - 90%
Open Grid
Pavement
Sand Filter
Infiltration Basin
90%
60 - 90%
80%
60 - 90%
Water Quality
Inlet
35%
10 - 35%
Water Quality
Inlet with Sand
Filter
80%
70 - 90%
Oil/Grit
Separator
15%
10 - 25%
Extended
Detention Dry
Pond
45%
5 - 90%
Soil percolation
rates, trench
surface area,
storage volumes
Soil percolation
rates, trench
surface area,
storage volumes
Runoff volume,
slop, soil
infiltration rate
Runoff volume,
slop, soil
infiltration rate,
vegetative
cover, buffer
length
Percolation
rates, storage
volume
Percolation rates
Treatment
volume, filtration
media
Maintenance,
sedimentation
storage volume
Sedimentation
storage volume,
depth of filter
media
Sedimentation
storage volume,
outlet
configuration
Storage volume,
detention time,
pond shape
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Wet Pond
60%
50 90%
Extended
Detention Wet
Pond
Constructed
Storm water
Wetlands
80%
50 90%
65%
50 90%
Pool volume,
pond shape
Pool volume,
pond shape,
detention time
Storage volume
detention time,
pool shape,
wetlands biota,
seasonal
variation
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Submittals
1. Project report and calculation on storm water as per MSMA
requirement
2. Drainage plan according to MSMA
References, Standard and Codes
1. Manual Saliran Mesra Alam (MSMA), by Department of
Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia.
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Swale
Figure
4 Swale
ADVANCES IN HYDRO
-SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING, VOLUME VI
ADVANCES IN HYDRO-SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, VOLUME VI
Wet Pond
9
9
Figure
Dry Ponds
Dry6 Pond
Figure 6 Dry Ponds
Figure 7 Wetland
Figure 7 Wetland
IS4
DESIGN
IS
4.3
Cr
1 Point
Aim
To enhance storm water strategies, which contribute to the urban
landscape or increase the greening of the environment by focusing on
natural non-structural practices rather than the structural BMPs.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Implement natural strategies such as bio-swales, the use of soil with
significant infiltration rate to promote natural infiltration, rain gardens,
increased wetlands and other related strategies in landscape and
greenery elements.
Justification
Apart from enhancing the storm water quality, integrating carbon
sequestration strategies into a storm water management plan helps to
capture the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Approach & Strategy
Reducing hardscape, designing a smaller design footprint, increasing
landscaping area using natural swales and preserving natural site
features are amongst the cost-effective method for promoting natural
infiltration and carbon sequestration. However, it must be noted that
these natural strategies require periodic and regular maintenance.
Include increased landscape area and incorporating more water
bodies and lake and wetland as storage and purifier of storm water.
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All carbon sequestration calculation for this sub criteria contributes to:
Refer: Calculator ID: IS-CAL01
Design Carbon Accounting On Site
The input for this calculator is:
1. Diameter
2. Height
3. Age
OR/AND
4. Grass Area (in m2)
Submittal
Landscape/bio-swales/rain garden drawing
References, Standards and Codes
1. Manual Saliran Mesra Alam (MSMA), by Department of
Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia.
2. Akta Perancang Bandar dan Desa 1976
3. State of Oregon department of Environmental Quality, Biofilters
(Bioswales, Vegetative Buffers & Constructed Wetlands) for Storm
Water Discharge Pollution Removal, 2003.
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DESIGN
IS5
IS
5.1
Ci
3 Points
Carbon Impact
Aim
To encourage and promote walkability, a healthy lifestyle and ensure
comfort and ease of access to public transport elements, including
transit nodes and stations.
Requirement
3 POINTS:
Provide covered pedestrian walkways to encourage pedestrians to walk
from transit nodes such as bus stop or train stations to the entrance of a
building.
Justification
Providing facilities that will encourage more people to move from one
place to another by walking. In hot and wet conditions, it is better to
cover the pedestrian walkway.
1.50
(5kaki)
Rizab longkang
2.75
(9kaki)
Rizab landskap/
Laluan Pejalan
Kaki/Basikal
1.25
(4kaki)
Bahu Jalan
2.50
(8kaki)
Tempat
Letak Kereta
3.25
(11 kaki)
Lebar Rizab (Berturap)
1.25
(4kaki)
Bahu Jalan
2.75
(9kaki)
Rizab landskap/
Laluan Pejalan
Kaki/Basikal
1.50
(5kaki)
Rizab longkang
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None
Submittal
Site plan showing the covered walkway line from bus stop to the building
entrance and details drawing of the covered walkway.
References, Standards &Codes
1. Garis Panduan Perancangan Kejiranan Hijau by: Jabatan
Perancangan Bandar Dan Desa Semenanjung Malaysia
KementerianPerumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan.
2. Setareh Shojaei* and Mustafa Kamal M.S, PREFERENCES FOR
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS IN TROPICAL URBAN NEIGHBOURHOODS
OF
3. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Journal of Environmental Research
and Development Vol. 6 No. 3, Jan-March 2012
4. Scott D., Alexia K. S., Marc S., Stockard J., Active Community
Environments
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DESIGN
IS
5.2
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To contribute to limiting greenhouse gas emission and environmental
impact from private car usage.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Designate 5% of the total parking bays provided in the project, as
designated parking lots for carpooling and low emission vehicles
(electric/hybrid). Signage (signboards, painted signs, etc.) provided and
placed clearly at the parking lots.
Justification
In MyCREST, this will help developers to provide such facilities. Using of
Hybrid/electric/biodiesel transport will reduce significantly the emission
of CO2.
Approach & Strategy
1. Designated parking location must be at the nearby building
entrance or staircase lobby.
2. Provide signage for the designated parking.
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Submittal
A detailed building plan with parking bays having marked specified bays
for low emission vehicles.
References, Standards &Codes
None
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IS5
DESIGN
IS
5.3
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To decrease pollution and impacts of development from the
transportation sector.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Locate building within 800 meters of a commuter rail/ light rail station.
OR
Locate building within 400 meters of public bus lines or bus stop
OR
Provide a shuttle link that permits access to transportation between the
building and public transport to meet the requirements above.
Justification
Develop the project within public transportation stops will encourage
people to use public transport available within the area for commuting
to work or leisure.
Approach & Strategy
1. Verify that public transportation is available and meet the
requirements.
2. Existing transportation networks are managed to minimize the
construction of new transportation lines. Sidewalks, paths, and
walkways are provided to access mass transit stops.
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and
highlight
pedestrian
and
transit-oriented
development.
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Submittal
Site plan displaying building location and distance in connection to the
public transportation services.
References, Standards &Codes
1. Low Carbon Cities Framework and Assessment System (LCCF)
2. Garis Panduan Perancangan Kejiranan Hijau by: Jabatan
Perancangan Bandar Dan Desa Semenanjung Malaysia
Kementerian Perumahan Dan Kerajaan Tempatan.
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IS6
DESIGN
IS
6.1
Cr
2 Points
CALCULATOR
Aim
To reduce the long-term effect on urban heat island (UHI) by reducing
heat absorption through roof surfaces
Requirement
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for Roof
1 POINT:
At least 80% of the roof area uses materials with 29 SRI for roofs that are
>23, and materials with 78 SRI for flat roofs that are >4.
Use roofing materials with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) equal to or
greater than the values in the figure below for a minimum of 75% of the
roof surface.
Green Roof/Wall
1 POINT:
At least 50% of flat roof area is prepared for shady tree or non-intensive
landscaping that is grassy area or shrubs.
OR
At least 20% of total facade area must be designed as a landscaped
wall.
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Justification
Absorption and retention of solar energy are increased by low SRI (solar
reflectance index) surfaces. When ambient temperature gets cooler, the
retained solar energy is radiated to the atmosphere, giving rise to warmer
temperatures
under
urban
conditions
and
landscapes.
These
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Green Roof/Wall
Refer: Calculator ID: IS-CAL02:
Design Urban Heat Island Mitigation
The input for this calculator is:
1. Diameter
2. Height
3. Age
OR/AND
4. Grass Area (in m2)
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Submittals
SRI for Roof
1. Catalogue with SRI table for roof material
2. Roof area calculation
Green Roof/Wall
3. Roof conceptual design
4. Detail drawing of the landscape approach
References, Standards and Codes
1. Rossi, Federico, Franco Cotana, Mirko Filipponi, Andrea Nicolini,
Surabi Menon, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. Cool Roofs as a Strategy
to Tackle Global Warming: Economical and Technical
Opportunities. Advances in Building Energy Research 7, no. 2.
Advances in Building Energy Research (2013): 254 - 268
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Sample Calculator
Date
5/26/16
m2
skylights)(m2)
2
m2
The vegetated roof area must be at least 50% of the total roof area to earn 1 point.
Type of Planting
Grass, Shrubs and Groundcovers
Shady Trees
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
Shady Trees
Diameter (cm)
Height (m)
Age (years)
Number of Trees
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
m2
m2
The vegetated wall area must be at least 20% of the total roof area to earn 1 point.
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
SUMMARY
IS6.1 Heat Island Mitigation Roof/Wall point Documented:
NO POINT
0.0000
tCO2e/year
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Date
5/27/16
m2
m2
0.0
m2
0.00
kg
0.00
kg
0.0000
tCO2e
SUMMARY
IS6.2 Heat Island Mitigation - Non-Roof points Documented:
0 POINT
0.0000
tCO2e/year
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IS6
DESIGN
IS
6.2
Cr
2 Points
CALCULATOR
Aim
To decrease heat absorption in order to reduce
impact on atmosphere for occupants as well as
from the surrounding flora and fauna.
Requirement
Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for Non-Roof
1 POINT:
Implement
one
or
more
strategies
for
55%
of
site
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Justification
Absorption and retention of the solar energy are increased due to dark
coloured paved area and constructed surfaces. When the ambient
temperature gets cooler, the retained solar energy is radiated to the
atmosphere, giving rise to warmer temperatures in the urban
landscapes. These landscapes have large areas of constrained surfaces
of low reflectance. This phenomenon is called the heat island effect.
Approach & Strategy
1. Shade constructed surfaces of site with landscape features
2. Utilize high reflective materials for roads or pavement
3. Consider replacing constructed surfaces (roof, roads, and
sidewalks) with vegetated surfaces such as grass pavers
4. Open grid paving
5. Specify high albedo materials to reduce heat absorption
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Provision of Grass Paved Carpark
Refer: Calculator ID: IS-CAL02:
Design Urban Heat Island Mitigation
The input for this calculator is:
Grass Area (in m2)
Submittals
1. A site plan and a roof plan showing the proposed pavement and
greenery (To scale).
2. Grass paved area at car park.
3. Calculation showing the compliance with the requirement.
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DESIGN
IS
1 Point
Aim
To minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to
increase night sky access, improve night time visibility through glare
reduction and reduce development impact on natural environments.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Project teams must comply with the requirement for exterior lighting:
For exterior lighting
Light areas only as required for safety and comfort. Exterior lighting
power densities shall not exceed those specified in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1-2007 for the documented lighting zone. Justification shall
be provided for the selected lighting zone. Lighting controls for all exterior
lightings shall comply with section 9.4.1.3 of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1- 2007, without amendments.
Classify the project under 1 of the following zones, as defined in IESNA
RP-33, and follow all the requirements for that zone:
1. LZ1: Dark (developed areas within national parks, state parks,
forest land and rural areas)
Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted
luminaires produce a maximum initial luminance value no greater
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4. LZ4:
High2
(high-activity
commercial
districts
in
major
metropolitan areas)
Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted
luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance value no
greater than 0.60 horizontal and vertical foot-candles (6.5
horizontal and vertical lux) at the MyCREST project boundary and
no greater than 0.01 horizontal footcandles (0.1 horizontal lux) 4.5
metres (15 feet) beyond the site. A document that no more than
10% of the total initial designed fixture lumens (total of all fixtures
on site) are emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir
(straight down).
LZ2, LZ3 and LZ4 - For project boundaries that abut public rights-ofway, light trespass requirements may be met relative to the curb
line instead of the MyCREST project boundary.
5. For all zones
Luminance generated from a single luminaire placed at the
intersection of a private vehicular driveway and public roadway
accessing the site is allowed to use the centreline of the public
roadway as the MyCREST project boundary for a length of 2 times
the driveway width centred at the centreline of the driveway.
a.
b.
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Justification
Excessive light pollution has been known to reduce the enjoyment of
night sky and to affect the ecology of the site. Particularly for projects
located in suburban or rural locations, the brightness of external lights
and buildings can disturb the ecological system regarding day and
nocturnal patterns of living and sleeping of fauna in the environment. This
pollution can cause human health problems as well as ecological
problems for many birds, insects, and other animals. Light pollution often
represents night time lighting that is not necessary, wasting energy while
causing light trespass and contrast, reducing visibility.
To achieve safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing lighting design,
projects must aim for lighting uniformity, low contrast, no glare, and
preventing light from spilling off the site. This can be achieved through
judicious selection of fixtures with the full cut-off that direct light towards
the ground but prevent it from shining up into the night sky.
Hence, the aim of these sub-criteria is to minimize light trespass from the
building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve
nighttime visibility through glare reduction and reduce development
impact from lighting on nocturnal environments.
Approach & Strategy
Adopt site lighting criteria to maintain safe light levels while avoiding offsite lighting and night sky pollution. Minimize site lighting where possible,
and use computer software to model the site lighting. Technologies to
reduce light pollution include full cut-off luminaires, low-reflectance
surfaces and low-angle spotlights.
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Submittals
1. Provide the exterior lighting drawings with lighting fixtures as
installed.
2. Submit Lighting Power Density calculation.
References, Standards & Codes
1. S. Hamidi, Abidin, Z.Z, Ibrahim, Z, A., N.N.M.Shariff Effect of Light
Pollution on Night Sky LimitingMagnitude and Sky Quality in
Selected Areas in Malaysia, Proceedings of 2011 3rd
International Symposium & Exhibition in Sustainable Energy &
Environment, 1-3 June 2011, Melaka, Malaysia
2.
5.
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EP Req1
DESIGN
EP
Req1
Cr
Required
Aim
To control the amount of heat conducted, absorbed and radiated into
a building through a building envelope and the rate of heat transfer into
buildings through the roof that will contribute to Building Energy Intensity.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
The Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) and Roof Thermal Transfer
Value (RTTV) computed on the methodology and guidelines stipulated
in MS1525:2007 by achieving:
i.
OTTV: 50W/m2
Justification
OTTV is an index developed to assess the combined impact of key
passive strategies related to heat conduction and radiation through the
building envelope and is a key aspect of assessing passive design and
the energy conservation characteristics of a building envelope. OTTV
and RTTV are measures of the heat-gain transmitted through a unit area
of a buildings wall or roof. OTTV and RTTV recorded in units of W/m2. They
are concerned with conductive & radiation heat-gains transmitted
through glazing and opaque components. Control of OTTV implies the
control of heat transfer through a building envelope.
Strategies include the selection of glazing, window size, external shading
to walls, wall colour, wall type and roof type at the early design stage to
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meet the OTTV criteria. It is best that any measure to improve energy
efficiency or to save energy considered in the early planning stage of
the building. Building energy efficiency regulation must include the
concept of OTTV as one of its aspects.
Approach & Strategies
The passive strategy aims to reduce energy transfer that mostly
transferred through walls and roofs. Strategies that can reduce OTTV
include limiting the window to wall ratio, designing shading devices using
heat control glass and using materials with a high insulation value. Roof
material with a low U-Value will contribute to low RTTV. Materials with
high resistance rate (R-value) may also contribute to reducing the rate
of heat transfer.
The size of the opening needs to be optimum to reduce heat absorption
into buildings through windows.
Use appropriate simulation software to calculate the combined total
OTTV calculation. Building design should comply with MS 1525: 2007,
which consists of:
1. Materials containing high resistance value to achieve low U heat
transfer.
2. At the design stage, determined material specifications for
building envelope must consider both factors above to achieve
desired OTTV value.
3. OTTV value: 50 W/m can be achieved through building energy
management system.
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All energy calculation for this sub criteria contributes to:
Calculator ID: EP-CAL01 Design Energy Performance
Table 2.4 Estimation of OTTV with respect to the orientation for Block A
Thus, the R1 width of horizontal projection/ height of fenestration 600mm / 2020mm 0.3 according to clause 5.3.3 MS 1525: 2007.
**Horizontal projection is adopted, thus R1 = 0.30
Table 2.5 overall OTTV block A
Overall OTTV for block A 282,049/6252.8 45.1 1W/m2<50W/m2 (clause 5.2MS 1525: 2007)
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Table 2.6 Estimation of OTTV with respect to the orientation for Block B
Thus, the R1 width of horizontal projection/ height of fenestration 600mm / 2020mm 0.3 according to clause 5.3.3 MS 1525: 2007.
**Horizontal projection is adopted, thus R1 = 0.30
Table 2.7 overall OTTV block B
Overall OTTV for block B 689,065/15,459 44.6W/m2<50W/m2 (clause 5.2MS 1525: 2007)
Table 2.8 Estimation of OTTV with respect to the orientation for Block C.
Table 2.9 overall OTTV block C
Overall OTTV for block C 224,680/5121,2 = 43.87W/m2<50W/m2 (clause 5.2MS 1525: 2007)
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Submittals
1. OTTV Calculation Report
2. Roof material specifications indicate desired U-value.
3. Catalogue from supplier.
4. Brief explanation and U-value calculation for suggested roof.
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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EP Req2
DESIGN
EP
Req2
Cr
Required
Aim
To reduce the heat transfer into the building by a roof.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Roof without Skylight:
As per required in MS1525, roof design should consider the rate of heat
transfer (U-value) according to the following category:
i.
ii.
RTTV
: 25W/m2
Justification
The guidelines are as stated in MS1525, while the requirements are to
reduce the external heat-gain transmitted through a unit area of a
buildings wall or roof.
Approach & Strategy
Specify roof material with a low roof U-value to avoid a higher heat
transfer into the building including specification of roof insulation
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Submittals
1. Roof U-Value
2. Section of detail roof drawing.
3. Specification from manufacturer
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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EP Req3
DESIGN
EP
Req3
Cr
Required
Aim
To demonstrate the reduction of a buildings energy consumption and
carbon emission significantly above the baseline without sacrificing
thermal comfort.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
To demonstrate a 6% energy savings from the baseline
AND
Ensure thermal comfort parameters that comply with MS1525:2007
Justification
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone and crucial criteria to achieve low
carbon design. The aim is to design the building envelope and systems
to maximize energy performance. In general, this can be achieved
through efficient design, deliberate mechanical and electrical system
selection, proper commissioning and monitoring. These energy savings
will translate directly into the cost and operational savings.
A computer simulation model will be used to assess the energy
performance and identify the energy impact of the measures. This model
will quantify energy performance as compared to a baseline building. A
building cannot be considered green if it is not energy efficient. The
energy used by buildings is mostly generated by burning fossil fuels, which
release greenhouse gas emission that contributes to climate change. No
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building should define itself as green unless it consumes less energy and
generates
fewer
greenhouse
gas
emissions
than
average
or
conventional buildings.
Approach & Strategy
Demonstrate a 6% improvement for new buildings in the proposed
building performance rating compared to the baseline building
performance rating by a whole building project simulation:
1. Meets the requirements of the baseline
2. Maximize passive strategies and opportunities such as the
orientation of the main faade to North/South to reduce the
heat impact transferred into the building. Minimize the
opening at East/West faade
3. Optimize facade systems such as install low E glass and
shading device at east/west facade.
4. Install efficient mechanical equipment.
This is a prerequisite and compulsory point. Project teams must
demonstrate, through Static Simulation (MyCREST 1, 2 or 3-star rating) or
Dynamic Simulation (4 or 5-star rating), that their proposed designs have
achieved at least 6% savings above the baseline.
The Baseline Model
All the characteristics, requirements and parameters of the Baseline
model are based on basic characteristics derived from the MS1525
Version 2007. The characteristics of the baseline model must follow
MyCREST requirements and are as outlined in MyCREST BASELINE
MODELLING GUIDE in Appendix 2 at the end of this guide. Among these
parameters are:
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1. Passive Design:
The baseline building envelope must combine its passive
properties such that it must achieve a maximum of OTTV = 50
W/m2, RTTV = 25W/m2 (with skylights and minimum U values for a
roof) as stated in MS1525.
The baseline model must be a model without any shading device
and have a WWR of 50% and must be evenly distributed on ALL
facades
Windows
WWR
2. Active Design:
a. Equipment
b. The active design shall follow the minimum requirement for
OTTV,
RTTV,
lighting
and
ACMV
components
and
of
design
must
comply with
related
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2. Active Design:
Project teams must select from a range of strategies to reduce
demand and conserve energy such as:
This can include the use of VSD (variable speed drive) to control
motors driving, chilled water pumps and cooling tower fans. The
use
of
smaller
capacity
MVAC
systems
for
separate
controls
and
humidity
i.e.
thermostats
for
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OR
ii. Article 4.6.2, 4.6.3 and 5.9 as stated in MS 1525:2007
To gain EP points, projects must demonstrate the following:
c.
d. Create and run the proposed design model with the selected
areas as natural ventilated spaces with mechanical
ventilation assistance.
e.
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where the efficiency of the process load related items are compared
with its conventional counterpart. Project teams must demonstrate and
define with clarity and understanding what is considered the
conventional efficiency or energy use of the counterparts.
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Submittals
1. Energy Carbon calculation
2. Energy simulation report
3. A basic report containing:
a. Information regarding the method used to achieve
thermal comfort for a project.
b. Explanation on how the project will allow individual thermal
control for at least 50% of all rooms and also thermal control
for common areas.
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM
2. ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low Rise
Residential Buildings
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EP Req4
DESIGN
EP
Req4
Ci
Required
Aim
To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Zero use of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in the base
buildings ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (MVAC&R)
systems. When reusing existing base building MVAC equipment,
complete a comprehensive CFC phase-out conversion before project
completion. Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion
date considered on their merits.
Existing small MVAC units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pounds
[0.227 kg] of refrigerant) and other equipment, such as standard
refrigerators, small water coolers and any other equipment that contains
less than 0.5 pounds (0.227 kg) of refrigerant, are not considered as part
of the base building system and are not subject to the requirements of
this prerequisite.
Justification
The aim is to reduce ozone depletion impacts of the environment.
Refrigerants have varying applications, lifetimes, ozone-depleting
potentials (ODPs), and global warming potentials (GWPs).
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EP1
DESIGN
EP
Cr
3 Points
Aim
To control the amount of heat conducted, radiated and absorbed into
a building through the building envelope. To control the rate of heat
transfer into a building, which will contribute to the lowering of Building
Energy consumption.
Requirement
Building OTTV value should be:
1 POINT:
Reduction of 3 W/m2 in OTTV from the baseline
2 POINT:
Reduction of 6 W/m2 in OTTV from the baseline
3 POINT:
Reduction of 9 W/m2 in OTTV from the baseline
Justification
Passive strategies represent some of the most cost-effective strategies for
energy conservation.
OTTV and RTTV is one aspect of energy conservation. OTTV and RTTV are
used to measure the external heat-gain transmitted through a unit area
of a buildings wall or roof. They are recorded in units of W/m2. It
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Submittals
1. OTTV Calculation Report
2. Roof material specifications indicate desired U-value.
3. Catalogue from the supplier.
4. A brief explanation and U-value calculation for suggested roof.
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007 Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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EP 2
DESIGN
EP
2.1
Cr
1 Points
Aim
To enable higher levels of control of artificial indoor lighting system
through zoning and layout.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Install at least two light switches for each room with an area of 30m.
Number of switches must be matched accordingly
AND
Prepare one light switch with labels for open spaces 30m in size. If
room size is 30m, amount of switched must be paired accordingly
AND
Light switches placed near doorways and easily accessed
AND
Separate switches for lights parallel to natural lighting.
Justification
It has been demonstrated that lighting layout design with proper zoning
area would help towards the lighting energy saving strategies and
achieving further savings. This will also significantly contribute towards
savings during the operations period as occupants can be reminded
and educated to switch off the electric light when they leave the space.
In many cases, occupants can play a role to switch off lights when not
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EP 2
DESIGN
EP
2.2
Cr
1 Point
Aim
To enable higher levels of control of the artificial indoor lighting system to
save energy.
Requirements
1 POINT:
Install automatic motion sensors in all staircases and toilets area.
Motion sensors are encouraged to be located at intermittently used
spaced such as conference or meeting room, seminar room, walkways
and corridors.
The energy saving impact in the usage of motion sensors must also be
calculated and included under EP11 (building energy efficiency
performance). The baseline model is assumed as a model with spaces
without motion sensors. An occupancy schedule following trends in
occupancy of the specific spaces must be included as part of
calculations.
Justification
Automatic motion sensors can ensure that lights in intermittently
occupied spaces can be switched off when not in use. If motion sensors
are used in spaces other than the above, they could be accounted for,
and achieve points under EP 11. This particular sub-criteria is specific
towards the provision of these sensors in these areas.
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Present a floor plan that shows location of automatic motion sensors
including detailed electrical schematic drawings for installation of the
automatic sensors
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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EP 3
DESIGN
EP
3.1
Cr
1 Points
Aim
To increase the admission of usable, glare-free natural light and to
harvest daylight by installing a lighting control system to dim light and/or
turn them off when there is adequate of daylight especially at the
perimeter.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Install automatic daylight sensors (photo sensors) to regulate the
perimeter of occupied building spaces with ample daylighting.
Justification
Daylight sensors in conjunction with well-designed artificial lighting
systems can maximize the quality of daylight. The highest efficiency can
be reach in environments with ample daylight coming through windows.
The intensity of artificial lighting is constantly adjusted to reflect the
incoming natural luminous flux. At noon, all or most of the illumination can
be provided by the sun while early or late in the day, this function is taken
over by the artificial lighting system. Thus, the provision of daylight sensor
seems to be a useful method to regulate day lighting of the entirely
occupied building spaces perimeter.
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Reduction of 50%
lighting power
consumption
Reduction of 15%
lighting power
consumption
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Submittals
1. Present a floor plan drawing showing the location of the
automatic light sensors and automatic motion sensors including
detailed electrical schematic drawings for the installation of the
automatic sensors.
2. Brief description of the proposed photo sensors application.
References, Standard and Codes
1. Jiakung Lu, Dagnachew Birru, Kamin Whitehouse, Using Simple
Light Sensors to Achieve Smart Daylight Harvesting.
2. SEAI, Lighting Control, A Guide to Energy Efficient and Costeffective Lighting:
http://www.seai.ie/Publications/Your_Business_Publications/Tech
nology_Guides/Lighting_Controls.pdf
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EP3
DESIGN
EP
3.2
CR
2 Points
Aim
To increase the admission of usable daylight without glare or diffused
interior day lighting.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Design 20% of a combination of all occupied building spaces and
transitional spaces (enclosed or perimeter circulation spaces) to achieve
daylight luminance with an above of 250 lux (for occupied area) and 50
lux (for transitional area) as measured at the working plane, 800mm from
floor level or;
2 POINTS:
30% of a combination of all occupied building spaces and transitional
spaces (enclosed or perimeter circulation spaces) achieve daylight
luminance with an above of 250 lux (for occupied area) and 50 lux (for
transitional area) as measured at the working plane, 800mm from floor
level.
AND
Demonstrate through simulation of three separate workstation areas in
random selection across total working spaces and viewpoints that glare
in controlled and maintain brightness levels below 1000 cd/m2 at
occupied building spaces
also be used to demonstrate the control of glare and its compliance with
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in
office
buildings,
improved
student
educational
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Figure 20: Marked Occupied Spaces Zoning Day Lit Zones (in green)
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perimeter
daylight
zonesextend
the
perimeter
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Figure 21: Side Lighting Concept Usually Involves the Provision of Light Shelves
3. Well-oriented
apertures
can
maximize
daylight
harvesting
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1. Typical floor plans indicating the identified occupied building
spaces/transitional spaces.
2. Typical floor plans, sections and details drawings showing the
variable position of any glare control system.
3. Simulation results of luminance analysis in the form of photometric
chart in plan and perspectives views including false colour or
contour showing daylight incidence.
4. A brief report on daylighting strategies, spatial allocation, and
solar control devices/system applied and on how the credit will
meet. The report should also include all related simulation results
and table /graph of all participated spaces that employ day
lighting system.
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EP4
DESIGN
EP
4.1
Cr
4 Points
Aim
To achieve increasing energy efficiency in terms of lighting power and
to utilise lighting technologies and sources beyond the required standard
to reduce the CO2 impact associated with high energy use.
Requirement
1 POINT:
15% to 19% improvement in Lighting Power Density (LPD) from baseline
2 POINTS:
20% to 24% improvement in Lighting Power Density (LPD) from baseline
3 POINTS:
25% to 29% improvement in Lighting Power Density (LPD) from baseline
4 POINTS:
30% to 34% improvement in Lighting Power Density (LPD) from baseline
AND
Comply with the lux levels recommended (space by space) are based
on the minimum standards for IESNA Standard 2000 (except office
spaces based on MS1525).
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Justification
Comply with the LPD guidelines to improve energy efficiency by
reducing wasteful designs and by limiting the power allowed for lighting
without compromising occupants comfort and visual performance.
Reduce connected lighting power density below what is stated in
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 by using either space by space method or area
weighted whole building lighting power average.
Approach & Strategy
Below is the LPD guideline from ASHRAE 90.1: 2007;
Common Space Types
Office Enclosed
Office Open Plan
Conference/Meeting/Multipurpose
Classroom/Lecture/Training
For Penitentiary
Lobby
For Hotel
For Performing Arts Theatre
For Motion Picture Theatre
Audience/Seating Area
For Gymnasium
For Exercise Centre
For Convention Centre
For Penitentiary
For Religious Buildings
For Sports Arena
For Performing Arts Centre
For Motion Picture Theatre
For Transportation
Atrium First Three Floors
Atrium Each Additional Floor
Lounge/Recreation
For Hospital
Dining Area
LPD, W/m2
15*
15*
14
15
14
14
12
36
12
10
4
3
8
8
18
4
28
13
5
6
2
13
9
15*
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For Penitentiary
For Hotel
For Motel
For Bar Lounge/Leisure Dining
For Family Dining
Food Preparation
Laboratory
Restrooms
Dressing/Locker/Fitting Room
Corridor/Transition
For Hospital
For Manufacturing Facility
Stairs Active
Active Storage
For Hospital
Inactive Storage
For Museum
Electrical/Mechanical
Workshop
Sales Area [for accent lighting, see Section 9.6.2(b)]
14
15*
15*
15
23
13
15
10
6
5
11
5
6
9
10
3
9
16
20
18
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LPD, W/m2
15
10
20
10
14
9
3
13
14
12
18
13
29
9
11
16
13
8
24
6
15
10
4
6
8
13
18
23
13
5
12
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12
LPD, W/m2
11
18
16
26
10
18
18
29
25
15
15
10
5*
6
11
16
*Values taken from MS1525 in order to take into account the technology
presence in the market.
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A x ALPD
3082.49
5886.51
3082.49
5886.51
28169.12
18065.70
3543.31
3568.68
5303.28
3813.25
5379.2
5099.93
6528.26
2609.13
7952.46
3960.66
4282.17
8636.99
8542.01
3085.75
5459.47
9200.53
5562.9
35853.92
22861
4521.08
5161.68
8500.37
4844.63
9855.16
10481.71
9272.53
3249.25
12344.69
5031.24
4032.84
14313.9
14762.84
4258
6190
11274.31
6977.39
138762.8
193786.54
ENGRS BLOCK
LEV 1
TOTAL (ENGRS BLOCK)
LEV 1
HOSP ENTRANCES
MAIN ENTRANCE
ADMISSION & REVENUE
IP & HEDU
LIBRARY
ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING UNIT
MEDICAL RECORD DEPT
MEDICAL STORE
PHRAMACY DEPT
SOCIAL WORKERS OFFICE
MORTUARY
ENGINEERING DEPT
PRIVATISED SERVICES AREA
CATERING DEPT
REHABILITATION UNIT
CAFETERIA
SPEC CENTRAL REISTRATION
LEVEL 1-CORE 1 & FE
LEVEL 1-CORE 2
TOTAL (LEVEL 1)
POINT
11997.96
13948.73
17198.06
17279.84
25946.71
34477.9
2809.7
13331.81
3811.8
17228.66
16141.51
21040.46
33962.13
3506.4
60377.12
5232
37468.53
65609.12
248972.1
4437.32
20208.5
331510.4
446379
14634.6
273617.92
350608.79
7121.37
6622.94
6694.94
6694.94
8565.31
8040.54
8120.54
8120.54
27134.19
32846.93
TOTAL PLPD
973160.46
TOTAL ALPD
1385155.82
PERCENTAGE
35%
Submittals
1. Light Power Density Calculation
2. Typical floor plans to indicate the identified occupied building
spaces.
3. To present data on brightness level for each area through manual
calculation method or simulation software.
4. A summary report on lighting strategies and spatial allocation on
how the credit will meet. The report should also include all lighting
simulation results, and table /SOA of all participated occupied
building spaces.
References, Standard, and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Standards for Buildings Except Low-Rise
Residential Building.
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EP4
DESIGN
EP
4.2
CR
1 Point
Aim
The aim is to achieve increasing energy efficiency beyond the required
standard to reduce the CO2 impact associated with high energy use.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Utilise efficient LED lighting for 24 hours functional lighting including car
park (i.e. emergency and exit signage). In particular, provide energy
efficient lighting for covered car park area. The lighting power density of
the car park areas must comply with values in accordance with ASHARE
90.1.
Justification
24-hour areas represent one of the highest potentials to save energy from
electric lights. Well-designed LED lighting fixtures can retain 70% of their
initial output for 50,000 hours or more, depending on operating
conditions and other factors. At 24 hours per day of continuous use, such
fixtures can deliver useful light for six years or longer many times as long
as incandescent sources, and up to twice as long as long-life fluorescent
sources.
Lumen maintenance describes how long a lighting fixture retains a
certain percentage of its initial light output. White light sources used for
general illumination are commonly considered to be at the end of their
useful life when their light output falls below 70% of initial output. For white
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EP5
DESIGN
EP
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To encourage sub-meter installation to allow monitoring of energy use in
a building according to usage
Requirement
1 POINT:
Installation of sub-meters on switchboards for each service system that is
100kVA of Total Connected
Load (TCL).
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EP6
DESIGN
EP
Cr
4 Points
Aim
To encourage the use and installation of renewable energy sources to
decrease the effects of environment pollution and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Provide renewable energy of 0.5% from total building electrical
consumption
2 POINTS:
Provide renewable energy of 1% from total building electrical
consumption
3 POINTS:
Provide renewable energy of 2% from total building electrical
consumption
4 POINTS:
Provide renewable energy of 3% from total building electrical
consumption
Justification
Renewable energy is a source of clean energy with no pollution impact.
However to be sustainable and carbon reducing, an energy source must
meet the following criteria:
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on investment) of such
systems, however
when
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Submittal
Providing calculation for renewable energy prediction from the system
including drawings for installation.
References, Standard, and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
2. Specification for Grid Connected Photovoltaic (PV) System (CKE
Specification)
3. Renewable Energy Act2010
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EP 7
DESIGN
EP
Cr
1 Point
Aim
To reduce the energy consumption and at the same time to maintain
the comfort and performance of occupant in both temperature and
noise level.
Requirement
Use energy efficient split unit air-conditioner to meet the following
requirements:
1 POINT
Provide that all unitary air-conditioning system used are labelled 3 Star
Energy Efficient by the Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
OR
The Energy Efficiency Ratio(EER) must follow requirement in TIER 2
tabulated in CEE Commercial Unitary AC and HP Specification: Unitary
Air Conditioning Specification, 6 January 2012.
AND
Maximum noise allowed is not more than 45dB for an indoor unit.
Justification
In Malaysia, energy is generated primarily through the use of electricity;
hence, it is essential to minimize building energy consumption in a holistic
way. Apart from passive design strategies, the application of energy
efficient split unit will reduce the energy usage of a building. Meanwhile,
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1. The Star ratings based on the EER values are as shown below:
a) Cooling capacity < 4.5kW.
Star
Rating
EER Value
(Btu/h/w)
11.94
11.16-11.93
10.37-11.15
9.56-10.3
9.00-9.55
b) 7.1k
Star
Rating
EER Value
(Btu/h/w)
10.71
9.83-10.70
8.94-9.82
8.03-8.93
7.50-8.02
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Submittals
1. Unitary air conditioning system detailed drawing.
2. Product brochure including specifications and energy efficient
label from Suruhanjaya Tenaga.
References, Standard and Codes
1. Suruhanjaya Tenaga Energy Efficient Label.
2. Your Guide to Energy Efficiency at Home, Suruhanjaya Tenaga
3. Consortium
Conditioning
Eenergy
and
Efficiency
Heat
Pump
Commercial
Unitary
Air
Specification:
Unitary
Air
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PART B
For MYCREST New
BUILDINGS (air
conditioned)
MyCREST EP (Energy
Performance) criteria
scorecard
FOR AIR-CONDITIONED
BUILDINGS
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EPReq5
DESIGN
EP
Req5
Ci
Required
Aim
To ensure the systems, appliances and amenities are integrated and
installed and fine-tuned as per owner project requirements.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Designate an individual as the commissioning authority (CxA) to lead,
review and oversee the completion of the commissioning process
activities including:
1. Review Owners Project Requirements and Basis of Design
2. Develop and incorporate commissioning requirements into the
construction documents.
3. Develop and implement a commissioning plan.
4. Verify the installation and performance of the systems to be
commissioned.
The individual serving as the CxA must be independent of the projects
design and construction management though the CxA may be an
employee of any firm providing those services. The CxA may also be a
qualified employee or consultant of the owner.
The owner must document the owners project requirements. The design
team must develop the basis of design. The CxA must review these
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documents for clarity and completeness. The owner and design team
must be responsible for updates to their respective documents.
Justification
Commissioning is a process of verifying that building systems are
performing as intended and according to the owners requirements as
outlined in project documents. This can lead to a fully optimized building,
using less energy and keeping occupants comfortable and productive.
Commissioning is often thought of as a single point in a construction
project, carried out before handover. In reality, if your building is to be as
efficient as possible, commissioning will need to begin at the start of the
project and include continuous monitoring and fine tuning during
operation.
Approach & Strategy
Testing and commissioning records regarding eco-friendly amenities
should be completed and recorded according to proper management.
Building System to be commissioned including:
1. Cooling system equipment and distribution
2. Air-handling and fan coil units and air distribution system
3. Ventilation and exhaust systems
4. MVAC controls
5. Lighting and daylighting controls
6. Electrical sub-metering systems
7. Any domestic hot water system (if applicable)
8. Any renewable energy system (if applicable)
9. Any rainwater harvesting system (if applicable)
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in
developing
start-up
plans
and
start-up
documentation formats.
7. The CxA shall prepare a commissioning report.
Role and Function of the Commissioning in MyCREST Project
The commissioning agent (CxA) is generally contracted directly to a
building owner as a third-party independent representative:
1. The CxA may be (but not preferred) a subcontractor (or
employee) of the building owner, design engineer, test and
balance
contractor,
or
another
trade
contractor
(i.e.
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2.
The
CxA works
owner's
representative,
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Mechanical
engineer
and
one
professional
of
the
applicant
is
based
upon
comprehensive
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Pre-Design Phase
Design Phase
Construction Phase
Occupancy and
Operation Phase
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Documentation to Be Submitted
For new and renewal pre-qualification applications, the documentary
requirements are the following:
1. A valid trade license copy with office & location map
2. CVs of locally available engineers/consultant
3. Evidence of Malaysia residence passport copy with valid visa
page
4. Copies of academic and professional qualifications /
certifications
5. Project team / organization chart of the core team.
6. Quality Certification and/or Quality Manual copy where
applicable
7. Approval from other relevant authorities if applicable
8. Proven track record summary for major Green Building
consultancy works undertaken. Identify certified projects.
9. Declaration regarding conflict of interest in the format provided.
10. Declaration regarding blacklisting / default / litigation with any
local or international agency in the format provided.
11. Proof of payment of Prequalification Application Fee
12. Location map of office
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Submittals
1. Submittal listed under qualification of the Commissioning
Engineer
2. Design review report
3. Commissioning plan report
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EP8
DESIGN
EP
Ci
3 Points
Aim
Improved commissioning represents a higher scope and more intensive
level of activities in the commissioning and fine-tuning stage of the
building.
Requirement
3 POINTS:
Appoint a CxA and he/she shall be responsible for the following services
in addition to the main commissioning items.
1. Prior to any main commissioning activity, reviews at 50% and 90%
CDs shall be conducted. The CxA shall provide a focused review
of the design documentation (design intent, basis of design, and
sequences
functioning,
of
operation)
and
any
for
energy
efficiency,
recommendations
for
proper
enhanced
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building,
using
less
energy
and
keeping
occupants
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contractor,
or
other
trade
contractors
(i.e.
The
CxA works
owner's
representative,
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reviews
and
development
of
testing and
commissioning
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all the testing requirements of the validation engineer. Also, all the
parties shall give their full cooperation to ensure the green
objectives are achieved.
4. The CxA shall prepare a validation plan based on the owner's
project requirements (OPR) and the designed data produced by
the design architects and design engineers (BOD) after the design
is approved by the owner and the project construction
documents. This validation plan shall be revised during the project
management phase accommodating all the variations if any.
5. The CxA shall be invited to attend all project management
meetings, design and construction meetings, factory test and site
commissioning start-up tests. Manufacturers, design engineers,
design architects, main contractors, sub-contractors, facility
managers shall ensure that all tests criteria shall meet the
requirements of the validation engineer
6. The CxA shall submit his report to MyCREST through the green
consultant.
7. The CxA shall be a professional engineer registered with the
Malaysian Board of Engineers or equivalent. He shall not be a
party of the design team nor the main contractor nor the subcontractor in the same project that he is validating.
8. Some features already included under the responsibility of design
engineers are not repeated under the role of CxA to maintain the
status quo of design engineers and design architects. It is not the
intention of MyCREST to reduce the role of the design engineers
and design architects. They shall remain as the principal party with
the new validation engineer providing only a subsidiary role.
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Mechanical
engineer
and
one
professional
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Quality Manual
copy where
applicable
6. Approval from other relevant authorities if applicable
7. Proven
track
record summary
for
major
Green
Building
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Submittals
1. Submittal listed under qualification of the Commissioning
Engineer
2. Design review report
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EP9
DESIGN
EP
Cr
2 Points
Aim
To prepare adequate measures to avoid unregulated air flow for airconditioned areas
Requirement
1 POINT:
Ensuring the separation and division of air-conditioned and non-airconditioned areas are undertaken, and infiltration is controlled between
these areas.
1 POINT:
Through calculation, ensure that the air penetration rate does not
exceed 0.5 ACH (air change per hour) or any equivalent expert
requirement.
Justification
Air infiltration (also referred to as leakage) is the uncontrolled flow of fresh
air through gaps and cracks in a building envelope. Ventilation is a
natural process that moves fresh air into a building (usually from the
outside) and removes stale air. Although it is an important part of a
healthy living environment, uncontrolled air infiltration can alter the
desired airflow patterns, temperature and humidity conditions within a
building. Uncontrolled air infiltration can cause reduced air quality and
comfort and reduced efficiency of a buildings ACMV system. Common
locations of air infiltration include door and window frames, a poorly
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A blower door test can be used for quality control to test the air sealing
of a new building. The test involves temporarily fitting a fan into the
buildings doorway and measuring the rate of airflow needed to keep
the building at a certain pressure. The controlled airflow created by this
procedure can be used to identify air leaks in a buildings envelope.
Therefore, minimizing air infiltration should be considered in detail during
the planning and construction phases of any new building. It is also
important that a properly sealed building has an efficient ventilation
system to ensure a healthy supply of fresh air.
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Submittals
1. Preliminary designs displaying air-conditioned zones
2. Schedule of Accommodation (SOA)
3. Plans displaying ante-room area labels, air-conditioned and nonair-conditioned areas.
4. Design drawing for air-conditioning systems.
References, Standard and Codes
1. U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program Air
Leakage Guide, 2012:
http://www.energycodes.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BECP_Buidl
ing%20Energy%20Code%20Resource%20Guide%20Air%20Leakage%20G
uide_Sept2011_v00_lores.pdf
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EP10
DESIGN
EP
10
Cr
1 Point
Aim
To promote the use of an energy monitoring management system to
integrate and monitor all equipment to ensure energy use is monitored
and controlled more efficiently.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Installation of an energy monitoring management system within the
building.
Justification
A building cannot be considered green if it is not energy efficient. The
energy used by buildings is mostly generated by burning fossil fuels, which
release greenhouse gas emission that contributes to climate change. No
building should define itself as green unless it consumes less energy and
generates
fewer
greenhouse
gas
emissions
than
average
or
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Carbon Calculator
All energy calculation for this sub-criterion contributes to:
Calculator ID: EP-CAL01 Design Energy Performance
Submittals
1. Floor plan
2. Circuit diagram
3. Input-Output (I/O) Point
References, Standard and Codes
1. MS 1525:2007 Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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EP 11
DESIGN
EP
11
Cr
40 Points
CALCULATOR
EP/CAL01 DESIGN ENERGY
PERFORMANCE
Aim
The aim is to achieve significant levels of energy efficiency above the
average building energy performance by comparing the baseline and
the proposed energy consumption levels.
Requirement
Assess the building energy performance by comparing the baseline and
the proposed figure, and to assess carbon emission from energy
production through static or dynamic simulation.
Percentage
Reduction from
Baseline (%)
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
33
36
39
Points*
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
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42
45
48
51
54
57
60
63
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
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1. Passive Design:
2. Active Design:
Equipment
Active design shall follow the minimum requirement for OTTV, RTTV,
lighting and ACMV components and equipment under item 5, 6,
7 and 8 as stated in MS 1525:2007. Details modelling guideline can
be referred in Appendix 2.
Baseline spaces by space Lighting Power Density (LPD) as stated
in EP4 Artificial Lighting.
ACMV Basis of Design must comply with ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE
55.
For the proposed design, the naturally ventilated (NV) area and
strategies can be included as the energy efficient strategy to gain EP
points by creating a comparison between baseline (to be considered as
fully air-conditioning space and proposed design (naturally ventilated
space). The natural ventilation spaces must occupy spaces such as the
lobby, caf, restaurant, atrium/lobby and rest areas. Unoccupied space
such as toilets, storage, corridors are not eligible to include in the
comparison. NV spaces must not be more than 20% of the occupied
areas and can only count towards the achievement of a maximum of 2
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They must demonstrate that they have complied with all Airflow and
ventilation points under 'NON-AC building scorecard' including CFD
simulation and verification to ensure both airflows in adequate and
thermal comfort achieved in the spaces.
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Diversity Factor
Operational Hours
MECHANICAL
Plant Room:
Chillers
0.00
0.0000
0.00
0.0000
0.00
Cooling Tower
0.00
0.0000
0.0000
Air System:
Air Handling Unit, AHU(s)
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Interior Lighting
0.0000
Plug Load
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
Mechanical Ventilation:
Other Loads:
0.0
Total Annual Carbon Emission, Baseline (tCO2e/year)
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0%
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MyCREST EP (Energy
Performance) criteria
scorecard
FOR NON AIRCONDITIONED BUILDING
(Non-air-conditioned areas
minimum of 80% of total
floor area excluding car
parks and common area)
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Introduction
MyCREST offers an alternative version of the Design Tool and System for
what is defined as 'non air-conditioned buildings'. Generally, under a
tropical climate, there are selected building functions and types, which
are predominantly naturally ventilated with the use of mechanical fans.
This provision in MyCREST allows projects teams to utilize a specific
scorecard with gain the EP (Energy performance) points without the
demonstration of the EP points through baseline and proposed design
calculations.
MyCREST only allows the use of these exceptional scoring for EP points if
the following are demonstrated:
1. The building typologies are from the following:
a. Residential quarters
b. Mosques and religious buildings
c. Nursery and childcare centres
d. Schools
e. Resort buildings
f.
R& R buildings
g. Community halls
h. Dormitories and residential colleges
i.
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areas.
Hence in
MYCREST, a
non-air-
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EP Req6
DESIGN
EP
Req6
Cr
Required
Aim
To assess and report on the energy usage and energy performance of a
MyCREST-defined non-air-conditioning buildings.
AND
To achieve higher levels of building energy performance and reduce
annual energy consumption and environmental impacts associated with
excessive energy use in the whole life of building.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Use energy efficient equipment for air-conditioned space area in a nonair-conditioned building with either a minimum of 3-Star Rating or an EER
of more than 11.
AND
Submit the predicted annual performance of energy systems based on
conventional schedules in a non-air-conditioned building.
Justification
The criteria outlines minimum efficiency requirement of installed systems
such as split units or Direct Expansion (DX) units. It also requests the
predicted annual operating energy consumption of a non-airconditioned
building.
Reducing
use
of
non-renewable
energy
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Submittals
1. Summary of annual total building energy consumption and an
input parameter.
2. Major building layout, elevation drawings, features, building
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EP12
DESIGN
EP
12.1
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To increase the potentials of wind-induced ventilation through building
form.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
1. If the layout design is a fragmented and polygonal form, provide
a layout design of the building that demonstrate an open layout
and a more fragmented design as compared to a conventional
compact option;
2. If the layout design is mono-shape compact such as a circular,
or square-like form, or a rectangular form, then demonstrate that
the design maximizes
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Submittals
1. A narrative of the open plan nature of the proposed building
layout plan
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PERFORMANCE IMPACTS
EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.2
Ci
2 Points
Aim
Where it is not possible to divert or catch the wind from all directions, the
minimum is not to obstruct the prevailing wind. If it is not feasible through
form and opening design, then specific features should be integrated
into the design that can divert and take into account the prevailing
winds.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Orientation of building layout and major openings according to the
prevailing regime of localized wind as indicated by wind rose of a
location by:
1. Provide an analysis of prevailing wind conditions on building site
either in the form of
a. Wind rose
b. Frequency analysis tabulation
c. Long-term measurement of local data or from the nearest
meteorological station
Note: Approximate wind directions are summarized in seasonal
"wind rose" diagrams must be obtained from what is available
from the nearest Meteorological Department. If data taken at
stations that are far from the building site, actual values at a
remote building site can differ dramatically
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TIME: 24 HOURS
ANNUAL
6
3
36.9
0.8
ORLM
1.5
1.8
3.9
3.4
5.4
5.5
8.0
10.8
M/S
7.9
10.7
TIME
13.8
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.3
Ci
2 Points
Aim
Cross ventilation represents one of the most effective forms of ventilation
from a thermal comfort and occupant health viewpoint.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
OCCUPIED AREAS
The layout design should provide openings on opposite sides and
attempt to limit any individual room depth from the window wall by as
much to 6 meters. Beyond 6 meters, for typical rooms, cross ventilation
may not be effective for average wind speeds. However, this point can
be achieved if a majority of the occupied NV space is of not more than
15 meters of maximum depth of spaces with opposite facing openings.
The design must prove that this is achieved for at least for 70% of the
occupied areas.
However, from 6 - 15 meters, cross ventilation can still be effective
provided that
1. Openings are located at opposite ends of the occupied space.
2. Openings are not located to result in a short-circuiting of natural
airflow in the room.
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.4
Ci
2 Points
Aim
Windows must be operable by occupants to facilitate natural ventilation
when needed.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Provision of operable windows:
1. Provide operable windows in ALL occupied areas
2. Window openings should be operable by the occupants
Justification
Operable windows provide ventilation (outdoor air) to ensure safe,
healthy and comfortable conditions for building occupants. When
carefully designed, natural ventilation can reduce building construction
costs and operation costs and reduce the energy consumption for airconditioning.
Approach & Strategy
Operable windows can be a part of an effective natural ventilation
strategy, when applied using the recommendations in the Carbon Trust
Good Practices Guide 237 and ASHRAE 62.1-2004. They can even be
equipped with motorized mechanical operators, which allow the
opening and closing modes to be controlled.
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Submittals
1. Building plan
2. Details window drawing with type
References, Standards & Codes
1. MS1525: 2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy for Non-Residential Buildings
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.5
Ci
2 Points
Aim
In addition to the primary consideration of airflow in and out of the
building, airflow between the rooms of the building is necessary. When
possible, interior doors should be designed to be open to encourage
whole-building ventilation. If privacy is required, ventilation can be
provided through high louvers or transoms.
Requirements
2 POINTS:
Allow for adequate internal airflow:
In addition to the primary consideration of airflow in and out of a building,
airflow between the rooms of a building is important. When possible,
interior doors should be designed to be open to encourage wholebuilding ventilation. If privacy is required, ventilation can be provided
through high louvers or transoms.
Justification
Adequate internal airflow improves the circulation of the air to ensure
safe, healthy and comfortable conditions for building occupants. When
carefully designed, natural ventilation can reduce building construction
costs and operation costs and reduce energy consumption for airconditioning.
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.6
Ci
2 Points
Aim
Where skylights are designed, it must be optimized based on solar heat
gain control, thermal comfort requirement and ventilation aims
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Design Clerestories or Vented Skylights
A clerestory will provide an opening for stale air to escape in a buoyancy
ventilation system. The light well of the skylight could also act as a solar
escape to augment the flow. Openings lower in the structure, such as
basement windows, must be provided to complete the ventilation
system.
Justification
Clerestories or vented skylights are high-level windows help to exhaust
hot air under hot, humid conditions and reduce internal heat gain and
create thermal stratification in a multi-volume space to ensure healthy
and comfortable conditions for building occupants. When carefully
designed, such natural ventilation strategies can work effectively under
hot, humid conditions and reduce operational costs and reduce energy
consumption.
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sun
sun
view
view
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.7
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To reduce heat gain through the roof.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Provide roof ventilation passively or actively:
In buildings with attics or spaces at the underside of roofs, ventilating the
attic space greatly reduces heat transfer to conditioned rooms below.
Ventilated attics are about 1oC (30F) cooler than unventilated attics.
Justification
Attic ventilation helps to reduce internal heat gain to ensure safe healthy
and comfortable conditions for building occupants. When carefully
designed, natural ventilation can reduce building construction costs and
operation costs and reduce energy consumption
through air-
conditioning.
Approach & Strategy
To effectively lower temperature in an attic, air circulation is necessary.
Soffit and vents provide a way for the cooler air from outside the house
to enter into the attic through normal air circulation and natural
convection process, thus, moving hot air out. As the cool air enters at the
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lower part of the roof through the soffit vents, as the air circulates, it picks
up the heat, and the fan pushes it outside.
Ventilated air
Ridge vent
Shingle surface
Roffing deck
Insulation system
Soffit vent
Air flow
Among the reasons to ventilate roof spaces, during the year under hot
condition, heat and moisture accumulate in every attic; when left
uncontrolled, the excessive heat and moisture often result in significant
damage to the roof, hence, structure-reducing their normal life
expectancies.
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Submittal
Documentation verification
References, Standards & Codes
1. MS1525: 2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy for Non-Residential Buildings.
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.8
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To improve indoor air conditions
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Provision of the use of fan-assisted cooling strategies:
Ceiling and whole-building fans can provide up to -12C (9F) effective
temperature drop at one-tenth the electrical energy consumption of
mechanical air-conditioning systems.
Justification
Fan assisted cooling strategies to help to reduce internal heat gain to
ensure safe healthy and comfortable conditions for building occupants.
When carefully designed, natural ventilation can reduce building
construction costs and operation costs and reduce the energy
consumption through air-conditioning.
Approach & Strategy
Ceiling and whole-building fans can provide up to -12C (9F) effective
temperature drop at one-tenth the electrical energy consumption of
mechanical air-conditioning systems. This is to either increase the airflow
or lower the heat gain so that the natural ventilation can effectively cool
the spaces in the building.
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.9
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To ensure reduction of heat gain for comfort in a hot climate.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Up to 50% of eastern and western facing glazed openings are either
recessed, shaded with deep overhangs (more than 1m) or have selfshading mechanisms including strategies such as the projection of
overhead balconies, cantilevers, use of veranda and patios.
Justification
Due to the fast pace of development, current designs have not
adequately considered the impact of deep recesses in buildings.
Vernacular building in the tropics has integrated verandas and patios.
The insertion of deep recesses can obstruct peak solar gain and impact
during the day from the incidence of direct sunlight on exposed walls
and windows. Direct sunlight will not only elevate solar gain through
glazed openings but will be absorbed by thermal mass such as concrete
wall and reradiate back into the internal spaces during night time. Hence
this basic passive strategy must be considered as the incorporation of
deep balconies such as veranda and patios on any eastern or western
exposed walls, and glazed openings of a building will reduce heat gain
both through conduction and radiation.
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EP 12
DESIGN
EP
12.10
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To minimize energy use while achieving an acceptable level of comfort
and further to enhance occupants satisfaction and well-being.
Requirement
Use of acceptable a multi-zonal analysis tool to calculate the air change
and predict comfort in these buildings. Through the use of commercially
available and MyCREST recognized CFD (computational fluid dynamics)
tool:
1 POINT:
Based on local wind data and distribution analysis, undertake an analysis
with CFD simulation show the distribution of natural ventilation through a
selection of occupied areas throughout an average day including the
calculation of volume flow rate within the spaces;
1 POINT:
Prove
sufficient
natural
ventilation
or
show
the
performance
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natural
ventilation
simulation
shall
be
carried
out
using
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OH Req1
DESIGN
OH
Req1
Required
Aim
To design and maintain good indoor air quality in an occupied space by
establishing minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance. To enhance
indoor air quality in buildings, thus, contributing to the comfort and wellbeing of occupants.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Meet the minimum requirements of Section 4 through 7 of the ASHRAE
Standard 62.1-2007, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality or any
applicable local code or whichever is more stringent.
Condition 1: For air-conditioned buildings
Mechanical Ventilation systems must be designed using the ventilation
rate procedure as describe in the ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 or any
applicable local code, whichever is more stringent.
Condition 2: For non-air-conditioned buildings
Minimum fresh air ventilation in conjunction with mechanical ventilation
system shall follow the procedure as described in the ASHRAE Standard
62.1-2007 or any applicable local code, or whichever is more stringent.
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Justification
This prerequisite requires that applicants demonstrate that the delivered
minimum zone outdoor airflow for each zone and the outdoor air intake
flow for each system meets or exceeds the point required by the ASHRAE.
Approach & Strategy
Design ventilation systems to meet or exceed the minimum outdoor air
ventilation rates as described in the ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007.
Building mechanical and passive ventilation systems seek to ensure that
adequate fresh air is available for occupants in a space. Underventilated buildings may be stuffy, odorous, uncomfortable and/or
unhealthy for occupants. The standard takes into account the density of
people within an area, the type of activity that is expected to occur
within the space, and the nature of the ventilation air delivery system.
For air-conditioned building, use either the Ventilation Rate Procedure
(most common and easier) or the Indoor Air Quality Procedure. In the
Ventilation Rate Procedure (Section 6.2), the breathing zone outdoor
airflow is equal to the sum of the outdoor airflow rate required per person
multiplied by the zone population, plus the outdoor airflow rate per unit
area multiplied by the zone floor area.
For non-air-conditioned or naturally ventilated spaces (Section 5.1), the
standard requires that all naturally ventilated spaces be permanently
open to and within 7.6 meter of operable wall or roof openings and that
the operable area is at least 4% of the net occupiable floor area.
For mixed-mode ventilated spaces, meet minimum requirements of
Chapter 6 of the ASHRAE.
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Submittal
Narrative describing the projects ventilation design, including specifics
about fresh air intake volumes and special considerations that affected
the projects ventilation design.
References, Standard and Codes
1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality
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OH Req2
DESIGN
OH
Req2
Required
Aim
To enforce Smoking Restriction at Premises in line with the Control of
Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 2004 & 2008
Requirement
REQUIRED:
Ensuring compliance towards regulation through restriction on smoking
in buildings/ premises.
Location of non-smoking signs must be visible in signage location plans.
Provide a designated area outside of the building for smokers 10m away
from main entrance.
Justification
The indoor smoking restriction credit is aimed at limiting the exposure of
building occupants to environmental tobacco smoke. The smoke is a
result of burning of cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, which contain thousands
of compounds, many of which are known as a carcinogen.
The
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Submittal
Floor plans to display signage on smoking-restricted areas.
References, Standards and Codes
1. Federal Government Gazette. March 2, 2012. Control of
Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations. Jabatan Peguam
Negara. 2012
2. Warta Kerajaan Malaysia, Akta Makanan 1983, PeraturanPeraturan Kawalan Hasil Tembakau 2004.
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OH1
DESIGN
OH
1 point:
1. Indoor Mould Prevention Guideline
2. Comprehensive Mechanical Air Ventilation
System
1 Points
Aim
To prevent mould in building areas and lodges in order to ensure building
users health and harmony
Requirement
1 POINT:
1. The building design must comply with the Indoor Mould Prevention
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Justification
Mould has the potential to cause health problems. It produces allergens
(substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some
cases, potentially toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mould or mould
spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Hence, mould
prevention is necessary to ensure the health of building occupants.
Approach & Strategy
Many factors may result in mould growth in a building. Factors may relate
to poor HVAC design, thermal bridging in walls and slabs, poor ventilation
and rain water or pipe water leakage. The most effective way to prevent
mould growth in buildings is to avoid these entire parameters
occurrence.
It is important to avoid any wet or damp areas on building surfaces or on
related items in order to prevent mould growth.
Humidity around all room areas and any air vents must be controlled and
kept
below
saturation
levels
during
construction
and
building
occupancy.
All windows must be left open continuously during post-construction and
before occupancy to allow sufficient time for moisture level in the
building materials to decrease below the danger level.
Other measurements:
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OH2
DESIGN
OH
2 Points
Aim
To reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that is odorous,
irritating and harmful to human health.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Low VOC Materials for paints and coatings
1 POINT:
Low VOC Materials for adhesives and sealants
Justification
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain
solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may
have short and long-term adverse health effects like eye, nose, and
throat irritations, headaches, loss of coordination, nausea, and damages
to the liver, kidney, and the central nervous system. Specifying low VOC
materials helps to reduce the indoor air pollution at source, which is one
of the effective indoor air pollution control strategies.
Approach & Strategy
Building materials such as paints, sealants, and adhesives form important
finishes for the exterior and interior surfaces. They are, however, potential
contributors to the poor indoor air quality and can have a bearing on an
occupants health. A wide variety of volatiles are released through
oxidation by both solvent-based and water-based paints. Sealants and
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2. Ensure all the sealants and adhesives used are water based rather
than solvent based or have a low solvent content. Most construction
adhesives offer adequate bond strengths in water-based varieties.
Acrylics, silicones, and siliconized acrylics are the safest sealants for use
in the interiors and have the lowest solvent content. While solvent-based
products, such as urethanes and butyls, should preferably not be used
indoors as sealants used for exterior do not pose any concern.
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2.
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OH3
DESIGN
OH
Ci
1 Point
CO Sensor
Aim
Ensure monitoring and control of carbon dioxide levels (CO), which are
effective to ensure the comfort and harmony for building users and plant
rooms
Requirement
1 POINT:
Install monitoring system and control the CO level in AHU rooms with at
least 1 CO sensor at the main return air duct at each level to ensure that
the CO levels are maintained at 1000ppm.
Justification
Install permanent monitoring system that provides feedback on
ventilation system performance to ensure that the systems are
maintaining the design minimum ventilation requirements. Configure all
monitoring equipment to generate an alarm when the conditions vary
by 10% or more from a set point, via either a building automation system
alarm to the building operator or via a visual or audible alert to the
building occupants.
A demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) system is a typical energy
conservation strategy for large spaces with variable occupancy. CO2
sensors are practical means of confirming to ensure the ventilation
system is functioning properly.
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system.
Include
specific
information
regarding
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location
and
quantity
of
installed
monitors,
operational
drawings
displaying
schematic
illustrations
of
the
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ECReq1
Recycling Facility
DESIGN
EC
Req1
Ci
Required
Aim
To assist in the reduction of waste from the occupant and to divert a
majority of waste from landfills into the recycling facility.
Requirement
REQUIRED:
During the construction period, indicate the location of recycling
facilities in the building layout plan.
Implement accessible specified area(s) for the collection and storage of
recycled wastes for the entire building. Materials include at least paper,
glass, plastics and aluminium.
The followings are the requirements for providing solid waste
management facilities:
1. Total number of building occupants (including staff and
customers)
2. Total wet/dry waste (in kg) produced per day by building
occupants
3. A building plan to indicate the location proposed for 3R Bins and
disposal rooms location
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Justification
Building construction produces a lot of wastes, which needs to be
managed properly. Through proper waste management, wastes can be
diverted from entering landfills. Therefore, a construction site and
building need to be equipped with a proper collection and storage
apparatus.
Approach & Strategy
Allocate an area for collection and storage that is adequately sized and
located in an accessible area.
Identify valid local waste contractors for glass, plastic, metals, office
paper, newspaper, and cardboard. Educate occupants on recycling
measures.
The building owner (through the Facilities Manager) needs to provide the
total number of building occupants, which include the staff and
customers of the building. Approximately, a Malaysian produces 0.45 to
1.44kg/day of solid waste per capita, with a ratio of 70% of wet waste
and 30% of dry waste.
The waste production should be divided into two measurements: wet
waste and dry waste. The following tables show the calculation (to
obtain waste production in kg; max population x waste production x wet
(or dry) waste ratio).
Table 1: Example of Wet Waste Calculation
Max population
1500
persons
Waste production
0.5
kg/person/day
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Wet waste
70%
Waste production
525
kg/day
Max population
1500
persons
Waste production
0.5
kg/person/day
Dry waste
30%
Waste production
225
kg/day
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EC1
Non-Calculator
Carbon Impact
DESIGN
EC
Green Products:
1 POINT: Green Products
Scoring System 40% - 49%
2 POINT: Green Products
Scoring System 50% - 59%
Ci
2 Points
Aim
To encourage the usage of green products in the construction industry.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Target Green Products Scoring System (GPSS) of 40% - 49%
2 POINT:
Target Green Products Scoring System (GPSS) of 50% - 59-%
Justification
The application of the Green Product Scoring System (GPSS) is to
encourage a project team to specify the green products to be used in
their projects. It is also to educate and create awareness among the
stakeholders in the environmentally friendly products and services and to
encourage manufacturers to apply for green certification for their
products.
Approach & Strategy
Identify the green products available in the market by considering the
major product components listed in the Green Product Scoring System
Manual (GPSS). The product shall have any of the following criteria:
1. Durable product
2. Environmental protection
3. Renewable Energy
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4. Recycled content
5. Local product
6. Recyclable materials
7. Improved water quality/efficiency
8. Energy efficiency
9. Improved indoor air quality (IAQ)
The GPSS calculation for building considers only the superstructure
elements and M&E systems. Substructure components for the building
and all temporary works shall be removed from the GPSS calculation. The
GPSS calculation for road excludes electrical works, mechanical works
and road furniture.
Scoring calculation method is based on a point scale as specified in the
GPSS manual:
SCORE
DESCRIPTION
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OR
Certificate from any members of Global Eco-Label
Network (GEN)
Carbon Calculator
None
Submittals
1. Product Certification and brochure
2. Specification of the products use
Standards & Codes
1. Green Product Scoring System Manual.
2. Global Eco-Label Network (GEN)
http://www.globalecolabelling.net/
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EC2
DESIGN
EC
2.1
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To encourage the practice of timber selection from environmentally
responsible forest management.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Ensure 50% of wood-based materials and products used (structural
framing and general dimensional framing, flooring, sub-flooring, wood
doors and finishes) are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
or the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC).
Justification
Deforestation is considered to be one of the contributing factors to
global climate change. The negative environmental impacts of
irresponsible forest practices can include forest destruction, wildlife
habitat loss, soil erosion and stream sedimentation, water and air
pollution and waste generation.
The FSC and the MTCC ensure that the wood used for the project comes
from environmentally responsible forest management. It incorporates
many criteria that contribute to the long-term health and integrity of
forest ecosystem including to sustainable timber harvesting, preserving
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wildlife habitat and biodiversity, maintaining soil and water quality and
conserving endangered and old-growth forest.
Approach & Strategy
1. Identify the quantity and type of wood-based materials used in
the project.
2. Check the record of the wood species and products that comply
with the FSC or the MTCC requirements.
3. Identify the certified retailers, suppliers and manufacturers to the
contract
Carbon Calculator
None
Submittals
1. Record of all wood-based materials identified for the project;
verify which materials are FSC and/or MTCC certified.
2. Specify the estimated quantity of each wood product.
References, Standards and Codes
1. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
2. Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC)
3. The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
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EC2
DESIGN
EC
2.2
Ci
2 Points
Aim
The need to increase the recycled content in building materials is a
viable and practical strategy for all building owners in pursuit of a green
building certification. Use of recycled content will result in a lower
embodied carbon rate in any given building material, apart from
reducing waste production levels from manufacturing activities.
Requirement
The project is required to utilize recycled content materials so that the
total of postconsumer recycled content plus half of the pre-consumer
content constitutes at least 10% or 15%, based on material cost, of the
total value of the materials in the project. The use of reused materials
awarded as per the following:
1 POINT:
More or equal to 10% of total materials cost to constitute recycled
content
2 POINTS:
More or equal to 15% of total materials cost to constitute recycled
content
Recycled content within a building material is determined by its weight.
The recycled content portion of the construction material is then
multiplied by the cost of assembly to determine the recycled content
value. Other expenses such as mechanical and electrical costs,
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EC3
DESIGN
EC
Ci
3 Points
Aim
To reduce wastage of construction materials and reduce wastage going
to landfill. There is a possibility of the reduction of materials carbon
emission with the reduction of wastage without compromising the
building quality.
Requirement
2 POINTS:
Provide a minimum score of 50% for IBS.
3 POINTS:
Provide a minimum score of 70% for IBS.
Justification
Industrialized Building System is known to be part of efficient construction
methods where materials used are precast or manufactured off-site.
Apart from improving construction productivity and quality, IBS also
reduces construction waste on site and at the same time reduce the
transportation waste sent to landfill.
Approach & Strategy
The use of IBS component with minimum score of 70% in a government
project is to be made compulsory. The government project will be
automatically achieved 2 points under this sub-criterion. The private
sector is encouraged to use IBS in their projects.
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EC4
DESIGN
EC
Ci
1 Point
Aims
To navigate the management of solid waste through a policy and waste
management route.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Establish waste management route and provide recycler details
Justification
The Solid Waste Management Route is important to the facilities
management team as it will provide the information of how solid waste
will be managed according to the Waste Management Hierarchy and
Solid Waste Management Policy.
Approach & Strategy
The Waste Management Route summarizes the waste management
activity through a route table. A Solid Waste Management Route must
be developed based on the Waste Management Hierarchy (Reduce,
Reuse,
Recycle,
Compost
and
Landfill)
and
the
Solid
Waste
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Carbon Calculator
None
Submittals
1. Design brief describing specific Solid Waste Management Route
according to the type of building being assessed.
2. Design brief describing a Solid Waste Management System (if any)
designed for the building (e.g. chute system).
References, Standards and Codes
1. Dato Seri Arpah Abdul Razak, Solid Waste Management in
Malaysia: The Way Forward, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing
and Local Government Malaysia, 2013.
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Waste
Management
Hierarchy
Input
Reduce
Policy
Solid Waste
Management
Policy
Wet
Waste
Compost
Building
Waste
Dry
Waste
Other
Waste
Implementations
Awareness
programme
Composting
machine/tank
Output
Reducing
amount of
waste
Fertilizer
Reduce
Awareness
programme
Reducing
amount of
waste
Reuse
Re-usage
containers
Recycle
3Rs Bins
Transit
materials
Dispose
Waste bins
Landfill
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EC5
DESIGN
EC
Cr
6 Points
CALCULATOR**
Aim
To encourage construction team in selection of low carbon emission
building materials.
Requirement
To verify the ennvironmental emissions associated with the cradle to gate
life cycle of building material is below the stated baseline:
2 POINTS:
Reduction of 5% of the carbon emission from baseline level
3 POINTS:
Reduction of 10 % of the carbon emission from the baseline level
4 POINTS:
Reduction of 15% of the carbon emission from baseline level
5 POINTS:
Reduction of 20 % of the carbon emission from the baseline level
6 POINTS:
Reduction of 25% of the carbon emission from baseline level
There are 8 elements listed in the LCA calculator. The MyCREST calculator
will be updated from time to time. Project teams have the option and
opportunity to include any other element or assembly (other than the 8
listed in the calculator) into their embodied energy calculation should
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Submittals
1. Calculation of reduction of tCO2e
2. List of materials included in the calculation
References, Standards & Codes
1. Alan Clarke, Nick Grant & Judith Thornton, April (2009),
Quantifying The Energy and Carbon Effects of Water Saving,
Elemental Solutions.
2. Chris Riedy, Aleta Lederwasch & Nicky Ison, (Publication year not
available), Defining Zero Emission Buildings.
3. David Clark, 29 July (2013), Embodied Carbon Case Studies for
Office Buildings.
4. Sophia Lisbeth Hsu, May 7 (2010), Life Cycle Assessment of
Materials and Construction in Commercial Structures: Variability
and Limitations.
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Date
5/31/16
Baseline
Baseline LCA - Above Reference
0.00
tCO2e
Proposed
No
Item
Description
kgCO2/kg
A= from ICE
1
Quantity
Value
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2350kg/m3
11kg/m2
Beam
0.00
0.00
Rebar / BRC
0.00
0.00
Formwork
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2350kg/m3
11kg/m2
Column
0.00
0.00
Rebar / BRC
0.00
0.00
Formwork
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
a) Steel
0.00
0.00
b) Timber
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
b) Concrete Tiles
0.00
0.00
b) Steel Structure
E=D/1000
0.00
D=C*A
0.00
b) Steel Structure
Formwork 20mmthick
Total tCo2e
Rebar / BRC
b) Steel Structure
Total kgCO2e
Slab
a) Concrete G30- 0% flyash
2350kg/m3
11kg/m2
Roof Truss
150mm width,2mm thick =
3.21kg/m
Roof Covering
0.47mm thick = 4.16kg/m2
0.00
0.00
a) Claybrick
0.00
0.00
b) Cement brick
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
a) Timber frame
0.00
0.00
b) Aluminum Frame
0.00
0.00
Normal 12mmthick
0.00
0.00
4mm thick=10kg/m2,
6mmthick=15kg/m2, 8mm thick
20kg/m2, 10mmthick =25kg/m2.
12mm thick= 30kg/m2
Low-E
0.00
External Wall
1m2=59nos, 1nos=2.5kg
Window frame
Window Glass
0.00
0.00
Total tCO2e
#DIV/0!
SUMMARY
EC13 LCA - Structural Elements points Documented:
Total Carbon Impact for LCA - Structural Elements
#DIV/0!
0.000
tCO2e
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EC6
DESIGN
EC
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To reuse building materials in order to reduce demand for virgin materials
and reduce waste, thereby lessening impacts associated with the
extraction and processing of virgin resources.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Salvage or reuse construction materials for 2% of building materials
based on total material cost.
Justification
Reusing material found onsite or offsite diverting materials from
construction waste stream, reducing the need of landfill space and
environmental impact from associated water and air contamination. It
also helps to reduce the production of new materials.
Approach & Strategy
Reused items can be found onsite or offsite. Identify opportunities to
incorporate salvage materials into building design and research
potential reused material suppliers. Example of items that can be reused
onsite is concrete waste which can be used as road base.
Project teams shall consider materials that will be permanently installed
in the project. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing assemblies are
excluded from calculation.
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Carbon Calculator
None
Submittals
1. List of proposed salvaged material.
2. Calculation of the value of reused materials against the estimated
total value of the materials for the project.
References, Standards & Codes
1. Ahmad Firman Masudi, Che Rosmani Che Hassan, Noo Zalina
Mahmood, Siti Nazziera Mokhtar & Nik Meriam Sulaiman,
October 10 (2011), Construction Waste Quantification and
Benchmarking: A Study in Klang Valley, Malaysia, David
Publishing.
2. Bradley Guy, Building Deconstruction: Reuse and Recycling of
Building Materials.
3. Construction Salvaged And Recycling Toolkit, June (2007), Metro.
4. EPA, Recover Your Resources, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Construction and Demolition Materials at Land Revitalization
Projects, 2009:
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/tools/cdbrochure.pdf
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WE Req1
DESIGN
WE
Req1
Cr
Required
CALCULATOR
WE-CAL01: DESIGN WATER EFFICIENCY
FACTOR
Aim
To design efficient water and plumbing strategies and reduce the water
consumption of the building occupants.
Requirement
Required:
Reduction of potable water usage by 10%.
Justification
To encourage and promote the usage of water efficiently by using a
better type of water fittings system and flow rates.
Approach & Strategy
Designers are encouraged to attain exposure towards technological
advancements in the market related to water efficiency products.
Baseline
Water efficient fittings are measured based on the water flow rate. From
the baseline levels given below, the team must calculate reduction of
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the propose water fitting from baseline. The baseline to calculate water
efficient is shown as below:
Flush Fixture
Conventional Water Closet
(Male)
Conventional Water Closet
(Female)
Conventional Urinal (Male)
Flow Fixture
Conventional Lavatory
Kitchen Sink
Bidet
Ablution Tap
Shower
*The carbon emission factor for processed water is 0.419 kg CO2e/ m3.
The baseline is generated based on the minimum flow rate / water
consumption for 1 Star rated in Guideline for Voluntary Water Efficient
Products Labelling Scheme, April 2013, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air
Negara (SPAN).
The carbon emission factor for processed water is derived from CIS
20:2012, Green Performance Assessment System in Construction, page
31, Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB).
Proposed Design
The estimated water consumption based to the proposed fitting and
flow rate. The requirement for this criterion is the calculation must show
the efficiency of the building in term type of fittings, flow rates and
building occupancy by 10%.
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Carbon Calculator
Refer: Calculator ID: WE-CAL01:
Design Water Efficiency Factor
The input for this calculator is:
1. Daily Uses
2. Occupants
Submittal
Water fittings specification with flow rate.
References, Standards and Codes
1. Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labelling
Scheme (WEPLS) Standard By Span
2. 2011 Guidelines to Defra/DECCs GHG Conversion Factors for
Company Reporting: Methodology Paper for Emission Factors
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Date
5/31/16
people
days
Baseline Case
Flush Fixture Data
Flush Fixture
Fixture Type
Flowrate (LPF)
Water-Closet
Conventional
6.0
Urinal
Conventional
2.5
0.00
0.00
Fixture Type
Flowrate (LPF)
Lavatory
Conventional
8.0
15
0.00
Kitchen Sink
Conventional
8.3
15
0.00
Bidet
Conventional
8.0
15
0.00
Ablution Tab
Conventional
8.0
300
0.00
Shower
Conventional
10.0
300
0.00
Duration (second)
0.00
Proposed Case
Flush Fixture Data
Flush Fixture
Fixture Type
Water-Closet
Ultra Low-Flow
Flowrate (LPF)
0.00
Urinal
Ultra Low-Flow
0.00
0.00
Fixture Type
Flowrate (LPF)
Duration (second)
Lavatory
Low-flow
0.00
Kitchen Sink
Low-flow
0.00
Bidet
Low-flow
0.00
Ablution Tab
Low-flow
0.00
0.00
0.00
Low-flow
Shower
Total Calculated Flow Fixture Water Use Volume (l)
Total Calculated Flow Fixture Water Use Annual Volume, Baseline Case (l)
Total Calculated Flow Fixture Water Use Annual Volume, Proposed Case (l)
Percent Reduction of Water Use (%)
0.00
0.00
#DIV/0!
0.000
Total Calculated Annual Carbon Emission for Water Use , Proposed Case (l)
0.000
#DIV/0!
SUMMARY
WEreq1 Reduced Potable Water - 10% Reduction points Documented:
Total Carbon Impact for Water Usage
WE1 Water Conservation Strategies points Documented:
#DIV/0!
0.000
tCO2e
#DIV/0!
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WE1
DESIGN
WE
Cr
2 Points
CALCULATOR
WE-CAL01: DESIGNWATER EFFICIENCY
FACTOR
Aims
To use water efficiently
Requirement
1 POINT:
30% carbon emission reduction compare to Voluntary Water Efficient
Products Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) standard by SPAN
2 POINTS:
50% carbon emission reduction compare to WEPLS standard by SPAN
Justification
To encourage and promote the usage of water efficiently by using a
better type of water fittings system and flow rates.
Approach & Strategy
The proposed MyCREST rating system awards water efficiency
performance points on the basis of predicted building water
consumption of Proposed Building compared to a modelled Baseline
Building.
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Below are the list of percentage water saving and point award.
Baseline Building
The baseline is generated based on the minimum flow rate / water
consumption for 1 Star rated in Guidelines for Voluntary Water Efficient
Products Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) by SPAN. The building occupancy
must be same as Proposed Building.
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Bidet
Ablution Tap
Shower
8.00
8.00
10.00
Proposed Building
The Proposed Building Water Consumption is generated using the actual
design based on the type of fittings, flow rates and building occupancy.
Carbon Calculator
Refer: Calculator ID: WE-CAL01:
Design Water Efficiency Factor
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WE2
DESIGN
WE
Ci
2 Point
Aim
To promote landscaping strategies and elements and encourage
rainwater harvesting that reduces the use of potable water for
landscape and irrigation.
Requirements
1 POINT:
Decrease potable water source by 60% through alternative methods for
landscaping uses i.e. rainwater harvesting
2 POINTS:
100% reduction of potable water used for landscaping i.e. complete
refuse potable water use.
Justification
To encourage and promote the usage of water irrigation efficiently by
using a better type of irrigation system and low irrigation type of
landscape.
Approach & Strategy
Efficient water use for landscaping may reduce carbon impact through
plantation of native or adaptive plants that require less water. Minimize
or avoid use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
Carbon Calculator
None
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Submittals
1. Narrative of the system with references to Guidelines used
calculations, and description of how the system meets the
requirement.
2. Narrative by a landscape architect explaining the selection of
native or adaptive plants, the efficient irrigation system and
indicating that it will meet all the requirements.
3. Calculation of landscape water consumption.
References, Standard and Codes
NAHRIM
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WE3
DESIGN
WE
Ci
2Points
Aim
To reduce/avoid water wastage in case of leakage through early
detection by having water leak detection system.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Install individual sub-meters to monitor the major water usage in all these
locations:
1. Cooling towers and make-up water tank
2. Landscape watering system
3. Kitchens
4. Leased areas
5. Fire resistant water tank system
6. Main pipe distribution from tank OR internal domestic water tank
pipe
7. Rainwater Harvesting System
8. Recycled waste water system
1 POINT:
Linking all private meters to the Energy Management System (EMS) for
leak detection
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Justification
Water sub- meter is used to measure water consumptions and detect
water leakage system to avoid water wastage.
Approach & Strategy
Meter locations must be easily accessed. If there are automated building
systems, sub-meters must be equipped with a device which can record
readings.
Water leak detection system requires a device and integration between
water sub-meter and building automated system. This system is part of
the Energy Management and Control System.
Carbon Calculator
None
Submittals
1. Water sub-meter installation technical report
2. Schematic drawings of water sub-meter installation
3. Water leak installation system technical report
4. Schematic drawings of water leak detection system installation
References, Standard and Codes
None
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WE4
DESIGN
WE
Ci
2 Points
Aim
Encouraging recycled waste water use (grey water) for activities not
related to food and beverage (non-potable use) such as cleaning and
landscaping in order to reduce domestic water use.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Recycling waste water using waste water filtering system 10%
2 POINTS:
Recycling waste water using waste water filtering system 20%
Justification
To encourage and promote the usage of recycled waste water system
by using a waste water filtering system and reduce the consumptions of
potable water.
Approach & Strategy
Waste water is divided into two, which are grey water and black water.
Only grey water is encouraged to be recycled for the use of activities
specific to cleaning and watering landscapes and needs to go through
a special filtering system. Recycled waste water cannot be used for food
and beverage as well as hygiene purposes. To avoid confusion, suitable
labels must be prepared at every waste water tap.
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DESIGN
SC1
SC
1 Points
Aim
To assess and provide relative ease of access and use of facilities for
persons with disabilities. In doing so the building takes one step ahead in
the pursuit of sustainability - by encompassing human ease and comfort
without discrimination towards people with different physical or mental
forms.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Prepare disabled-friendly amenities based on all legal and expert
requirements, but not restricted to the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
AND,
5.
AND ,
AND,
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6.
Justification
The credit is aimed at integrating all members with different abilities into
the society. It presents a guide to help cater for the usability, safety,
comfort
and
convenience,
without
discrimination
towards
any
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None
Submittals
1. Plan on the disable facilities
2. Detailed drawing of the facilities for the disabled
References, Standards and Codes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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SC2
DESIGN
SC
1 Point
Aim
To promote higher levels of wellbeing, productivity and human comfort.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Design 60% of the occupied building spaces has a direct line of sight
through vision glazing and measured between 0.8m to 2.3m above
finished floor plan levels,
Justification
Windows provide daylight in buildings, and may also provide a view of
outdoors. The character of the view is important to human well-being.
Extensive research in environmental psychology has established that
access to outside views and nature, both through a view and through
immersion in natural settings, is beneficial. For instance, hospital patients
with a view of green spaces, as opposed to those with a view of a blank
brick wall, recovered more quickly from surgery and required less postoperative pain medication. This benefit is not simply associated with the
possibility of a higher light exposure from a more exposed faade. Other
recent studies have proven that having access to views of nature in the
workplace will provide relief of boredom, anxiety, and stress; and,
therefore increase occupants health and productivity.
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Figure 35: Example of Open-Plan Office Layout with Maximum Line Of Sight for
Outdoor Views
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Submittals
1. Typical floor plans indicating and clearly marked identified
occupied building spaces.
2. Plan and sectional drawings clearly showing the line of sight
drawn from occupied building spaces to the vision glazing
perimeter.
3. Design strategy of the interior layout that will be designed or
recommended to maintain view to the outside.
References, Standards & Codes
1. MS 1525:2007, Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency and Use of
Renewable Energy by SIRIM.
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SC3
DESIGN
SC
2 Point
Aim
The presence of culture and heritage is enhanced through its integration
with recent designs and current developments.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Project requirement will be determined later. However, this sub-criterion
is open to a project team to apply and propose. It will be decided
depending on case to case basis.
Justification
Cultural expression in buildings is at times, incorporated in an abstract
and modernised manner. This points promotes and allow the award of 1
point based on the cultural intentions of the building design.
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SC4
DESIGN
SC
1 Point
Aim
To preserve the heritage of the existing buildings.
Requirement
1 POINT:
The exact project requirement will be determined later. However this subcriteria is open to project team to apply and propose. It will be decided
depending on case by case basis.
Justification
The aim of this point is to award project which allows the preservation of
heritage artefacts, monuments and ruins within the project itself even
though these entities must not be within the project scope.
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DP1
DESIGN
DP
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To specify the specification of products and materials with responsible
sourcing where the manufacture or supplier have initiated recycling
activities to collect back their end product wastes and hereby, reduces
the waste sent to the landfill
Requirement
1 POINT:
Provide
at
least
product
agreement
of
any
building
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None
Submittals
1. List of the materials targeted to achieved this point and
2. Agreement/certificate from the supplier/manufacturer as proof
that they will collect back the products supplied.
References, Standards and Codes
1. BES 6001 Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of
Construction, Bre Global, Products David Gall & Nicki Ledger,
2. Responsible Sourcing Scheme for Concrete, National Ready
Mixed Concrete Association
3. The BES 6001 Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing
of Construction Products, Bre Global, Derek Hughes, 2011
4. The Seafish Guide to Responsible Sourcing, Seafish, 2011
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DP2
DESIGN
DP
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To design and specify the materials used that can be dissembled for future
reuse or recycling thus reducing the waste to be sent to the landfill.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Provide
more
than
3%
base
on
cost
of
any
building
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DESIGN
DP
Ci
1 Point
Aim
To encourage the use of existing building construction and structure
materials that is found on site.
To decrease waste and to decrease carbon impact from manufacturing
and transportation.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Maintain 30% of the existing area of any two of the following structures:
1. Wall
2. Floor
3. Roof structure and finishes
This point is eligible for ONE (1) exceptional score if the project succeeds
to maintain >50% of the existing area of two of the above structures.
Justification
Existing walls, floor and roof can be maintained by having a good
planning and method of demolish. This can reduce the waste as well as
reduce the construction cost for new building.
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Potentially
unsafe materials that are reused is not included from calculation of the
percentage.
Example of a calculation of a project that successfully maintained30%
of the existing wall and floor structures:
No.
Item
1.
Original area
size
1,000m2
2.
600m2
Maintained area
size
350m2
180m2
TOTAL
530m2
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Submittals
1. Calculation of shell and structure reuse
2. Calculation of the reused content value of each material must be
provided.
3. Calculation of the value of reused materials against the estimated
total value of the materials for the project.
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IN1
DESIGN
IN
1 Point
Aim
To ensure the MyCREST goals and processes are implemented and assist
in the design stage in order to enhance the application and certification
processes.
Requirement
1 POINT:
A minimum of 1 key member of the project team will be a Certified
MyCREST Qualified Professional.
Approach and Strategy
Appoint a certified MyCREST Qualified Professional from the pre-design
stage to guide the project team members about green building design
and construction, especially with regards to the Sustainable and Carbon
Initiatives, the authority or international guidelines and the application
process in the early stages of the project.
Submittal
Proof of appointment of the named Certified MyCREST Qualified
Professional.
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DESIGN
IN
2&3
Cr
Max 6 Points
Aim
These are innovation points which could contribute towards the effort
towards gaining higher level of performance than what is stated in
MyCREST. This is the recognition of additional or outstanding efforts taken
by a project applicant that extend
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technological
advancements
to
heighten
building
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IS9.3
Stage
Carbon
Sequestrati
on Restoration
(New/Planti
ng)
Desig
n
Carbon
Sequestrati
on Restoration
(New/Planti
ng)
Constr
uction
Exemplary
point(s)
IS2.2
Credit
Maximum
Points
Credit no.
No.
1-2
1-2
Remarks
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Plant
new
vegetation on 40% of site
area including building
foot print, with at least
10%
of
the
trees
measuring more than
28cm in diameter when
fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (2
POINTs):
Plant
new
vegetation on 45% of site
area including building
foot print, with at least
10%
of
the
trees
measuring more than
28cm in diameter when
fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Plant
new
vegetation on 40% of site
area including building
foot print, with at least
10%
of
the
trees
measuring more than
28cm in diameter when
fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (2
POINTs):
Plant
new
vegetation on 45% of site
area including building
foot print, with at least
10%
of
the
trees
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EP1
Building
Envelope
Performan
ce Thermal
Performan
ce
Admission
of Daylit
Zone and
provision of
automatic
controls
3.2 Natural
Lighting
Desig
n
EP3.
2
Desig
n
EP14
.2
Admission
of Daylit
Zone and
provision of
automatic
controls
14.2
Natural
Lighting
Constr
uction
EP4.
1
Desig
n
EP15
Design
Lighting
Power
Density
(LPD)
Design
Lighting
Constr
uction
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Design that
40% of all occupied
building spaces have
achieved daylight
illuminance with an
average of 250 lux to
500lux as measured at
the working plane,
800mm from floor level.
Design 50% of
transitional spaces
(enclosed or perimeter
circulation spaces) to
achieve daylight of 50100lux.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Design that
40% of all occupied
building spaces have
achieved daylight
illuminance with an
average of 250 lux to
500lux as measured at
the working plane,
800mm from floor level.
Design 50% of
transitional spaces
(enclosed or perimeter
circulation spaces) to
achieve daylight of 50100lux.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): 45%
improvement in Lighting
Power Density (LPD)
from baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): 45%
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Power
Density
(LPD)
Renewable
Energy
Desig
n
EP6
EP16
Renewable
Energy
Constr
uction
10
EP11
Desig
n
40
11
EP19
Constr
uction
40
12
EC2.
2
Building
Energy
Efficiency
Performan
ce
Building
Energy
Efficiency
Performan
ceVerification
Sustainably
Sourced
Materials
and
Products
2.2 Local
materia
ls
Life Cycle
Analysis
(LCA) Structural
Elements
Life Cycle
Analysis
(LCA) Structural
Elements
13
EC6
14
EC1
4
Desig
n
Desig
n
10
Constr
uction
10
improvement in Lighting
Power Density (LPD)
from baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Provide
renewable energy of 4%
from total building
electrical consumption
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Provide
renewable energy of 4%
from
total
building
electrical consumption
Percentage Reduction
from Baseline: 66% = 1
point
Percentage Reduction
from Baseline: 66% = 1
point
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Use at least 30%
of the total construction
material cost in a
project on permanent
local construction
material. The distance
between the material
manufacturing/processi
ng site and the project
site must not exceed
500km.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Reduction of
30% and above of the
carbon emission from
baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Reduction of
30% and above of the
carbon emission from
baseline
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15
EC1
1
Constructio
n Waste
Managem
ent
Constr
uction
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): Recycle and/or
salvage 75% volume of
non-hazardous
construction debris.
16
WE1
Water
Conservati
on
Strategies
Desig
n
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): 70% carbon
emission reduction
compare to WEPLS
standard by SPAN
17
WE5
Water
Conservati
on
Strategies
Constr
uction
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT): 70% carbon
emission reduction
compare to WEPLS
standard by SPAN
Justification
The MyCREST Innovation sub-criteria represent opportunities for project
teams to proposed new Sustainable & Low Carbon Initiatives as part of
their scoring plan. The innovation should not be part of a project main
scorecard or scoring plan and not replicated from the tools used.
Preferences will be given to strategies which achieve a verifiable and
significant impact on carbon reduction. Each MyCREST innovation
scoring proposal will be evaluated for each project on a case-by-case
basis while keeping in mind that implementation of any single initiative
does not automatically approve a similar initiative in other projects or in
future developments.
MyCREST Sustainable & Low Carbon Initiatives allow project teams to
pursue their own innovative strategies required the strategy is supported
with the proper documentation which are: detailed narrative proposing
the strategy or Innovation , detailed list of the requirements to fulfil the
sub-criteria, detailed list of submittals to fulfil this sub-criteria and the
possible design approaches to achieve this strategy.
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IN
Calculator
DESIGN
IN
Cr
1 point
Carbon Reduction
Aim
To help address vehicle issues generated by transportation to and from
the building and to contribute to additional vehicle use reduction.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Initiate carbon capture/sequestration strategies and possible carbon
deposit into areas which will not affect the atmosphere.
Approach and Strategy
Implement carbon storage initiative through, but not restricted to, one of
the methods below:
Biochar is a type of charcoal created by pyrolysis of biomass and is
considered as strategy towards carbon sequestration to mitigate carbon
dioxide emissions. Biochar is known to increase soil fertility and increase
agricultural productivity as it is rich in carbon and can endure in soil for
thousands of years.
Bio-sequestration is the capture and storage of the carbon emission
considered as atmospheric greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by
biological processes. This may be by increased photosynthesis,
replantation or prevention of tree-clearing and genetic engineering; by
enhanced soil carbon trapping in agriculture; or by the use of algal bio
sequestration (see algae bioreactor) to absorb the carbon dioxide
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IN
Non-Calculator
DESIGN
IN
Ci
1 point
Carbon Impact
Aim
To remove vehicle exhaust fumes, mainly carbon monoxide, during
normal car park usage, creating an acceptably air-conditioned
environment and to remove the smoke in the event of a fire to assist in
providing a safe means of escape.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Install car park mechanical ventilation controlled by carbon sensors.
Approach and Strategy
In many cases, car parks can be over ventilated with exhaust fans
running at full speed, 24-hours a day. This excessive energy consumption
may be greatly reduced with the implementation of a gas detection
control system, delivering energy and cost savings whilst still maintaining
a safe and comfortable carpark environment. The system needs to
achieve six air changes per hour for exhaust fume extract and 10 air
changes per hour for smoke clearance.
Apart from removing hazardous exhaust gases to ensure cleaner air
within the parking area, these systems allow fire authorities the ability to
purge smoke in the event of a fire.
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Submittal
Relevant documentation and verification of use of ventilation fans in
accordance to the above.
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DESIGN
IN
Ci
1 point
Carbon Impact
Aim
To allow countries with emission reduction commitments to meet part of
their commitments by investing in projects in developing countries that
reduce GHG emissions.
Requirement
1 POINT: Implement CDM in the building design and/or operations as an
optional method to receive capital or technology for building
sustainability
Justification
The World Resources Institute defines a carbon offset as "a unit of carbon
dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) that is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to
compensate for emissions occurring elsewhere". Common renewable
energy offsets are wind power, solar power, hydroelectric power and
biofuel. Some of these offsets are used to reduce the cost differential
between renewable and conventional energy production, increasing
the commercial viability of a choice to use renewable energy sources.
Once it has been accredited by the UNFCCC a carbon off-set project
can be used as carbon credit and linked with official emission trading
schemes, such as the European Union Emission Trading Scheme or Kyoto
Protocol, as Certified Emission Reductions.
Approach and Strategy
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Figure 36: National CDM Project Cycle (Retrieved from the Malaysia CDM
Information Handbook)
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Submittal
Relevant documentation and verification of CDM implementation.
Reference
Malaysia CDM Information Handbook by the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment
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IN
DESIGN
IN
1 point
Aim
To encourage developers to pursue and achieve the above
requirement of any credit stated in the MyCREST.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Achieve beyond performance for a maximum of TWO (2) credits in either
the MyCREST New Construction or the Existing Building respectively.
Approach and Strategy
Exceptional Score are points that are awarded to projects which
achieve an exemplary performance and achieve over and above the
maximum threshold for each MYCREST sub criteria. The first point is given
for achieving next threshold of a requirement in selected criteria.
Exceptional scores given for any credit in the Design scorecard is
applicable to the Construction and O&M scorecard as well. Only a
maximum of 2 (TWO) Exceptional scores can be awarded under the
Innovation Category and all Exceptional Scores are awarded to CR
Stage
Exemplary
point(s)
Credit
Maximum
Points
Credit no.
No.
points only.
Remarks
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IS2
.2
IS9
.3
EP
1
EP
3.
2
Carbon
Sequestration
- Restoration
(New/Plantin
g)
Carbon
Sequestration
- Restoration
(New/Plantin
g)
Building
Envelope
Performance
- Thermal
Performance
Admission of
Daylit Zone
and provision
of automatic
controls
Desig
n
Constr
uction
1-2
1-2
Desig
n
Desig
n
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Plant
new
vegetation on 40% of
site area including
building foot print, with
at least 10% of the trees
measuring more than
28cm
in
diameter
when fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (2
POINTs): Plant new
vegetation on 45% of
site area including
building foot print, with
at least 10% of the trees
measuring more than
28cm
in
diameter
when fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Plant
new
vegetation on 40% of
site area including
building foot print, with
at least 10% of the trees
measuring more than
28cm
in
diameter
when fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (2
POINTs): Plant new
vegetation on 45% of
site area including
building foot print, with
at least 10% of the trees
measuring more than
28cm
in
diameter
when fully mature.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Reduction of
12 W/m2 in OTTV from
the baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Design that
40% of all occupied
building spaces have
achieved daylight
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3.2 Natural
Lighting
EP
14
.2
Admission of
Daylit Zone
and provision
of automatic
controls
14.2 Natural
Lighting
Constr
uction
EP
4.
1
Design
Lighting
Power
Density (LPD)
Desig
n
EP
15
Design
Lighting
Power
Density (LPD)
Constr
uction
EP
6
Renewable
Energy
Desig
n
illuminance with an
average of 250 lux to
500lux as measured at
the working plane,
800mm from floor level.
Design 50% of
transitional spaces
(enclosed or perimeter
circulation spaces) to
achieve daylight of 50100lux.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Design that
40% of all occupied
building spaces have
achieved daylight
illuminance with an
average of 250 lux to
500lux as measured at
the working plane,
800mm from floor level.
Design 50% of
transitional spaces
(enclosed or perimeter
circulation spaces) to
achieve daylight of 50100lux.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): 45%
improvement in
Lighting Power Density
(LPD) from baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): 45%
improvement in
Lighting Power Density
(LPD) from baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Provide
renewable energy of
4% from total building
electrical consumption
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EP
16
Renewable
Energy
Constr
uction
10
EP
11
Desig
n
40
11
EP
19
Constr
uction
40
12
E
C
2.
2
Building
Energy
Efficiency
Performance
Building
Energy
Efficiency
PerformanceVerification
Sustainably
Sourced
Materials and
Products
2.3 Local
materials
Life Cycle
Analysis
(LCA) Structural
Elements
Life Cycle
Analysis
(LCA) Structural
Elements
Construction
Waste
Managemen
t
Desig
n
10
Constr
uction
10
Constr
uction
Water
Conservation
Strategies
Desig
n
13
E
C
6
14
E
C
14
15
E
C
11
16
W
E1
Desig
n
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE (1
POINT):
Provide
renewable energy of
4% from total building
electrical consumption
Percentage Reduction
from Baseline: 66% = 1
point
Percentage Reduction
from Baseline: 66% = 1
point
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Use at least
30% of the total
construction material
cost in a project on
permanent local
construction material.
The distance between
the material
manufacturing/proces
sing site and the
project site must not
exceed 500km.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Reduction of
30% and above of the
carbon emission from
baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Reduction of
30% and above of the
carbon emission from
baseline
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): Recycle
and/or salvage 75%
volume of nonhazardous
construction debris.
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): 70% carbon
emission reduction
compare to WEPLS
standard by SPAN
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17
W
E5
Water
Conservation
Strategies
Constr
uction
EXCEPTIONAL SCORE
(1 POINT): 70% carbon
emission reduction
compare to WEPLS
standard by SPAN
Submittal
Proof of achievement and specification of strategies to gain exceptional
performance through official documentation as per the respective subcriteria.
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DESIGN
IN
1 point
Aim
To provide teams the opportunity to achieve exceptional performance
above the requirements set through their own creative, innovative and
practical strategies.
Requirement
1 POINT:
One point is awarded for each innovation achieved with the submittal
of the (1) intent, (2) proposed requirement, (3) document submittals, (4)
design approach of the proposed innovation credit and (5) carbon
calculation, as well as (6) the fulfilment of the initiative.
Approach and Strategy
Achieve the credit through measurable environmental performance
using a strategy not addressed in the MyCREST New Construction or the
Existing Building, including Elective Points or this Sustainable and Carbon
Initiatives
sub-criteria.
The
credit
proposed
by
developers
is
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Submittal
Proof and documentation of the intent, proposed requirement,
document submittals and design approach of the proposed sub-criteria
and the carbon calculation.
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ELECTIVE:
HEALTHCARE
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DESIGN
HC1
HC
1Point
Aim
Provide outdoor places of respite on the health care campus to connect
health care patients, staff, and visitors to the health benefits of the
natural environment.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Provide patient, staff, and visitor accessible outdoor places of respite
equal to 5% of the net usable program area.
defined below:
1. Provide additional dedicated outdoor place(s) of respite for staff
equal to 2% of the net usable program area.
2. Exterior places of respite shall be subject to occupancy, located
within 60 meter of a building entrance or access point, and must
be spaces where no medical intervention or direct medical care
is delivered. Qualifying areas shall be open to fresh air, the sky and
the natural elements, including seasonal weather. In addition,
qualifying areas shall comply with all of the following:
a. Seating areas shall provide options for shade or indirect
sun. Provide shade structures, a trellis or tree-shaded
wheelchair accessible seating areas at a minimum of 1
space/ 1 square meter of garden area with 1 wheelchair
space per 5 seating spaces.
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(Cancer
Healing
Garden,
for
example),
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3. Needs of
specific
patient
populations
(e.g.,
immune
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DESIGN
HC2
HC
1 Point
Aim
To prevent contaminant releases to air, land and water.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Establish oil interceptors at all drains from parking areas and central plant
areas in compliance to the local regulations.
Justification
Health care facilities store and manage chemicals in both underground
tanks and other outdoor facilities. Along with run-off from parking areas,
these are significant potential
groundwater
plant
areas
in
accordance
with
the
following
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maintained
product
tight.
The
secondary
in
manner
that
prevents
structural
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Submittals
1. Compile design documentation of on-site fuel oils to storage
system(s) verifying compliance with the credit goals.
2. Compile a plan indicating the location of all storage facilities,
and a narrative describing secondary containment provisions
verifying compliance with the credit goals.
References, Standards and Codes
None
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HC3
DESIGN
HC
1 Point
Aims
To prevent mould growth in health care building areas and lodges
to ensure building users health and harmony.
Requirement
1 POINT:
1. Use of double wall with proper insulation for 24 hours airconditioned spaces.
2. Use of proper PU or equivalent insulation to prevent thermal
bringing around all 24 hours air-conditioned spaces.
Justification
Mould has the potential to cause health problems. It produces allergens
(substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some
cases, potentially toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mould or mould
spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Hence, mould
prevention is important to ensure the health of the building occupants.
For healthcare building, this point is more important as patients will be
very sensitive to mould and air quality.
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Submittals
1. Basic report outlining the strategies which will be implemented to
fulfil requirements for mould prevention
2. CFD simulation of the naturally ventilated spaces adjacent
to air- conditioned spaces indicating the air movement and wall
temperatures at critical times
3. Walls and slabs details around the 24 hours air-conditioned spaces
indicating proper thermal bridging prevention strategy
4. Basic post construction building commissioning plan indication
sufficient moisture removal from the building construction before
occupancy.
References, Standards and Codes
1. Indoor Mould Prevention Guideline published by JKR 2009.
2. ASHRAE HandbookHVAC Fundamentals, ASHRAE 2009.
3. ASHARE Guideline for buildings in Humid Climate Zone.
4. Australian Mould Guideline 2010.
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DESIGN
HC
1 Point
Aim
Connect patients, visitors, and staff to the natural environment through
views of nature from indoor places of respite.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Provide patients, visitors, and staff accessible indoor places of respite
with 90% of the occupied area of those spaces having direct views of
nature. To qualify, these spaces must have direct connection to the
natural environment and must have spaces where no medical
intervention or direct medical care is delivered and where no facility
administration or maintenance is being conducted.
Audio-visual technology that simulates nature may be used to fulfil up to
20% of the credit goal in spaces that are not accessible to nature.
Justification
Research shows that physical and visual connections to the natural
environment (access to outdoor space, views of nature, natural day
lighting) provide social, psychological, and physical benefits.
Such
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annotated
demonstrating
site
and
planning
descriptive
principles
plans
to
graphically
maximize
the
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DESIGN
HC
1Point
Aim
Reinforce natural circadian rhythms (sleep/wake patterns) in patients
and daytime staff, and promote alertness in both day-shift and night-shift
staff
Requirement
1 POINT:
Establish electric lighting and day lighting systems and controls for
patient areas and staff work areas based upon principles of circadian
rhythm (a self-sustained biological rhythm that in an organisms natural
environment normally has the period of approximately 24 hours).
Justification
The human bodys hormone levels are largely influenced by its daily
exposure to light and darkness. Natural light reportedly helps regulate
the circadian rhythm, and thus has a significant effect on ones physical
and emotional wellness. Lighting and circadian rhythms can improve the
healing
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Provide a control that turns the lighting element off when the
space is unoccupied. Provide space for stretching and/or mild
physical activity to support alertness. Ensure that staffs are not
required to walk through this area in order to access the sleeping
area.
3. Provide access to daylight for all staff on their regularly traversed
work path without the need to enter a patient room or other
private space.
The timing of an individuals circadian functions will typically vary
dependent upon their population group (i.e. the young, the aged, those
undergoing chemotherapy, day-shift versus evening or night-shift staff.)
Therefore, any lighting system that helps to support a healthy circadian
rhythm must be capable of being tuned to the individual patient or to
the staff. Care must be taken to educate the staff on the use of such a
system because when the lighting works against the establishment of a
healthy circadian rhythm, adverse impacts may occur.
Carbon Calculator
None
Submittal
Drawings and specification information in compliance with credit goals
References, Standards and Codes
1. Martha Hotz Vitaterna, Ph.D., Joseph S. Takahashi, Ph.D., & Fred W.
Turek, Ph.D., (2001), Overview of Circadian Rhythms, Vol : 25, No: 2, pp :
85-93.
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DESIGN
HC
1Point
Aim
Reduce the release of Persistent Bio-accumulative and Toxic Chemicals
(PBTs) associated with the life cycle of building materials.
Requirement
1 POINT:
Specify and install low mercury fluorescent lamps according to the
following criteria as specified in European lighting industry standards
(Directive 2011-65, ELC, CELMA) :
Type
1
1 (a)
1 (b)
1 (c)
1 (d)
1 (e)
1 (f)
2 (a)
2 (a)
(1)
2 (a)(2)
2 (a)
(3)
2 (a)
(4)
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2 (a)
(5)
2 (b)
2 (b)
(1)
2 (b)
(2)
2 (b)
(3)
2 (b)
(4)
3
3 (a)
3 (b)
3 (c)
4 (a)
4 (b)
4 (b) -I
4 (b) II
4 (b) III
4 (C)
4 (C) -I
4 (C) II
4 (C) III
4 (d)
4 (e)
4 (f)
5 (a)
5 (b)
6 (a)
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6 (b)
6 (c)
7 (a)
7 (b)
7 (c) I
7 (c)
II
7 (c)
III
8 (a)
8 (b)
9
9 (b)
11 (a)
11 (b)
12
13 (a)
13 (b)
14
15
16
17
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18 (a)
18 (b)
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
32
33
34
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36
37
38
39
Justification
Persistent Bio-accurate and toxic chemicals (PBTs) are toxic chemicals of
particular health concern because they do not break down quickly in
the environment, they become widely distributed geographically and
they bio-magnify or concentrate in the tissue of living organisms as they
move up the food chain. With a few exceptions, the major source of
human exposures to PBTs in the general population occurs from the
consumption of contaminated food in the ordinary diet. These toxic
chemicals cause a range of adverse wildlife and human health effects,
including cancer, and developmental impacts in the nervous,
reproductive, and immune systems.
Immature, developing organisms are often the most sensitive to
exposures to PBTs. Because of their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulative characteristics, even very small, difficult to detect releases
can lead to harmful exposures. This has led to an emphasis on strategies
targeting elimination of the production and use of PBT substances, or
those that are known to lead to their formation, rather than attempts to
control emissions. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin. Significant amounts of
mercury released into the environment are transformed into methylmercury, which bio- concentrates in the food-chain.
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APPENDIX 1
Technical Notes on MyCREST Baseline
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INTRODUCTION
This technical report represents a summary of the derivation of the MyCREST baseline in each
carbon emission calculator.
ID CODE
CALCULATOR
IS CAL01
EP CAL01
EC CAL01
WE CAL01
IS CAL03
EC CAL03
WM
CAL02
IS CAL05
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1. IS CAL01
INTRODUCTION
Carbon Sequestration is the process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric
carbon dioxide (CO2) and may refer specifically to:
a. "The process of removing carbon from the atmosphere and depositing it in a
reservoir." When carried out deliberately, this may also be referred to as
carbon dioxide removal, which is a form of geo engineering.
b. The process of carbon capture and storage, where carbon dioxide is removed
from flue gases, such as on power stations, before being stored in underground
reservoirs.
c. Natural biogeochemical cycling of carbon between the atmosphere and
reservoirs, such as by chemical weathering of rocks.
Carbon sequestration describes long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of
carbon to either mitigate or defer global warming and avoid dangerous climate
change. It has been proposed as a way to slow the atmospheric and marine
accumulation of greenhouse gases, which are released by burning fossil fuels.
CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN GREEN BUILDING
Tree Species
For instance biodiversity for plant less than 11 inch are - Ferns (1 family consists of
11000 species), Aroids, Gingers (more than 1000 species), Bamboo (10 families and
more than 50 genera), Orchids (most diverse), Bryophyte (such as mosses), Rattan,
Shrubs, Ground covers, Liana, Palms (8 families with 60 genera), cycads (250 species)
and annuals
Tree Size
11 inch trees sequester more carbon which can be claimed later based on carbon
sequestration rate. In this section it can be claimed based on percentage. There are 2
ways to get credit either through carbon sequestration rate or percentage of
preserved trees.
Tree Planting
Based on rate of sequestration and on both percentage and carbon rate.
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Sequestration Rate
Definitely coefficient rate for individual species differed. Again this will involve time
and cost in order to get the exact sequestration rate for each of individual species. On
top of that data availability on sequestration rate in Malaysia very limited. Therefore
we use standard coefficient rate for your ease. Any effort made to get the exact
sequestration rate are really appreciated.
Landscaping Process
On this section all the data will be based on flora inventory and analysis done by
botanist/horticulturist. During this process only tree with a trunk diameter of 11 inch
and above will be counted. But if effort made to hire botanist to conduct inventory
and analysis for trees with a trunk diameter less than 11 inch, credit can be claimed
based on carbon sequestration rate but time and cost will be affected. The Cost to
identify single species 200.00/ specimen. All the information on invasive or noninvasive species will be provided by the botanist at the first stage of site inventory and
analysis report. The type of fertilizer is not relevant in this section, only trees or
greenery area.
Integration to Architectural Design
Assessed Based on percentage of green area per site area
Baseline
As baseline, the site of originally Greenfield area will be measured by cutting all trees.
Methods of Carbon Sequestration Calculation
Three calculations have been developed:
A. Water bodies
B. Tree
a. less than 11 inch (28cm)
b. more than 11 inch (28cm)
C. Grass
The calculation on carbon sequestration will be divided into these three types of trees.
A. Water Bodies
Step 1: Total Dry Weight (TDW)
TDW = 0.56 x area in meter squared
Step 2: Total Carbon Weight (TCW)
TCW = TDW x 0.427
Step 3: Total CO2 Weight (TCO2W)
TCO2W = TCW x 3.6663
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B. Tree
a. less than 11 inch (28cm)
Step 1: Total Green Weight (TGW)
TGW I: W = 0.25D2H (1.2)
Step 2: Total Dry Weight (TDW)
TDW I = TGW I x 0.725
Step 3: Total Carbon Weight (TCW)
TCW I = TDW I x 0.5
Step 4: Total CO2 Weight (TCO2W)
TCO2W I = TCW I x 3.6663
Step 5: Total CO2 Weight (TCO2W/year)
TCO2W I/YEAR
Step 6: tCO2e I = TCO2W/2204.62
W = above ground weight of the tree (lbs)
D = diameter of the trunk (inches)
H = Height of the tree (feet)
b. More than 11 inch (28cm)
Step 1: Total Green Weight (TGW)
TGW II: W = 0.15D2H (1.2)
Step 2: Total Dry Weight (TDW)
TDW II = TGW II x 0.725
Step 3: Total Carbon Weight (TCW)
TCW II = TDW II x 0.5
Step 4: Total CO2 Weight (TCO2W)
TCO2W II = TCW II x 3.6663
Step 5: Total CO2 Weight (TCO2W/year)
TCO2W II/YEAR
Step 6: tCO2e II = TCO2W/2204.62
W = above ground weight of the tree (lbs)
D = diameter of the trunk (inches)
H = Height of the tree (feet)
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CRITERIA
*CI/ CR/ S
CONSULTANTS COMMENTS
SITE PLANNING AND CARBON ACCOUNTING ON SITE (FOR GREENFIELD OR GRADED SITE)
a
Carbon sequestration-preservation
CR
Why 11 inches? Does an 11inch tree sequester more or less carbon than a sapling?
Preserve 60 - 80 Percent of
trees with trunk diameter
larger than 28 cm
Preserve more than 80
Percent of trees with trunk
diameter larger than 28 cm
CR
Preserve 70 - 80 Percent of
trees with trunk diameter
larger than 28 cm
Preserve more than 80
Percent of trees with trunk
diameter larger than 28 cm
On this section all the data will be based on flora inventory and analysis done by
botanist/horticulturist. During this process only tree with a trunk diameter of 11 inch and
above will be counted. But if effort made to hire botanist to conduct inventory and
analysis for trees with a trunk diameter less than 11 inch, credit can be claimed based on
carbon sequestration rate but time and cost will be affected. For instance biodiversity for
plant less than 11 inch are - Ferns (1 family consists of 11000 species), Aroids, Gingers
(more than 1000 species), Bamboo (10 families and more than 50 genera), Orchids (most
diverse), Bryophyte (such as mosses), Rattan, Shrubs, Ground covers, Liana, Palms, (8
families with 60 genera), cycads (250 species) and annuals.
Cost to identify single species 200.00/ specimen
Furthermore 11 inch trees sequester more carbon which can be claimed later based on
carbon sequestration rate. In this section it can be claimed based on percentage. There
are 2 ways to get credit either through carbon sequestration rate or percentage of
preserved trees.
In this case we based on percentage to get point later on other section we used carbon
rate to get another point.
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Carbon sequestration-preservation
(Contd)
Approach and Strategy identifies variation in sequestration rate but this does not seem to
be taken into account.
Preserve 60 - 80 Percent of
trees with trunk diameter
larger than 28 cm
Preserve more than 80
Percent of trees with trunk
diameter larger than 28 cm
Definitely coefficient rate for individual species differed. Again this will involve time and
cost in order to get the exact sequestration rate for each of individual species. On top of
that data availability on sequestration rate in Malaysia very limited. Therefore we use
standard coefficient rate for your ease. Any effort made to get the exact sequestration
rate are really appreciated
Brown field site with no trees cannot achieve any credit in this category.
Preserve 70 - 80 Percent of
trees with trunk diameter
larger than 28 cm
Preserve more than 80 Percent of
trees with trunk diameter larger
than 28 cm
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Define tree planting are the criteria only based on rate of sequestration?
CR
No but will be based on both percentage and carbon rate as stated earlier
Where are the information on invasive and noxious weeds and what fertilizers are
required or permitted?
All the information on invasive or non-invasive species will be provided by the botanist at
the first stage of site inventory and analysis report
Type of fertilizer is not relevant in this section, only trees or greenery area
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2. EP CAL01
Baseline
In the MyCREST operational energy calculations, points are awarded according to
improvement of the baseline model and its predicted energy consumption.
The baseline of a passive design model can be generally defined as a model based on
the shape and geometry of the proposed design of a building, but with no projections
or protrusions, and which minimally complies with the MS1525 2007.
In MyCREST, a baseline of a passive design model is based on the MS1525 minimum
compliance in terms of passive (OTTV parameters that combine to produce an average
OTTV not exceeding 50) and selected factors of an active design.
The baseline model is a model that is based on the basic geometry of the proposed
design.
To comply with OTTV of 50:
For model using the MyCREST calculator, the consulting engineer must generate a
baseline model or scenario based on a simplified but similar geometry to the proposed
design.
All characteristics, requirement and parameters of the Baseline model are based on
the basic characteristics derived from the MS1525 Version 2007. These characteristics
must follow the MyCREST requirements and are as outlined in the MyCREST BASELINE
MODELLING GUIDE (Appendix 2). Among the parameters are:
Passive Design:
The baseline must achieve a minimum of OTTV = 50 W/m2, RTTV = 25W/m2 (with
skylights) and minimum U values as stated in MS1525.
The following are the additional characteristics of the baseline model:
Windows
WWR
Active Design:
Equipment
Active design shall follow the requirements as stated in the MyCREST MODELLING
GUIDE as per Appendix 2.
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Baseline spaces by space Lighting Power Density (LPD) are as stated in the EP4 Artificial
Lighting.
The ACMV Basis of Design must comply with the ASHRAE 62.1 and the ASHRAE 55.
The baseline model can be:
1. If dynamic thermal software is used, the baseline model can show positive
effects of optimum orientation by rotating the model and running an energy
simulation on four cardinal directions of the exact north, east, west and south.
OR
2. If the MyCREST calculator is used and In lieu of the above, the baseline model
average OTTV value for all facades can be calculated to reach a combination of
passive parameters to achieve a value not exceeding 50 W/m2.
Effects of the orientations can be included by assuming that with the values of
the passive design, the building is assumed to orientate exactly at north- south
based on the site boundaries.
3. Effects of natural ventilation for occupied transitional spaces such as lobbies
and cafes can be calculated by assuming that all these spaces are airconditioned in the baseline model.
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3. ECCAL01
Baseline
Baseline for total structural element embodied carbon must be < 0.34 tCO2e/m2.
The propose materials embodied carbon is deducted from baseline to get the
percentage of reduction. The point given will be based on the percentage reduced
from baseline.
Derivation of Baseline
The development of the baseline for MyCREST LCA calculator was based on two case
studies. Two projects with similar material specifications and close to conventional
type of building have been chosen to get the baseline for this calculator. For the
purpose of this criterion, only structural elements were taken into account; they are:
Slab
Column & Beam
Wall
Roofing
Window frame & glazing
The value of the embodied carbon for each material listed above was taken from
the Green PASS embodied carbon building materials.
Result from 2 case studies:
Case study 1 - Total embodied carbon per m2
= 0.43 tCO2e/m2
Case study 2 - Total embodied carbon per m2
= 0.38 tCO2e/2 This value is taken
Average
= 0.40 tCO2e
as baseline for LCA
calculation
Challenges &Limitation
No database on the embodied carbon per m2 for different types of buildings
materials normally used in Malaysia.
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4. WE CAL01
Baseline
Water efficient fitting is measured from the water flow rate. From the baseline given
below, the team must calculate the reduction of their proposed water fitting from the
baseline. The water-efficient baseline is as shown:
Flush Fixture
Conventional Water Closet (Male)
Conventional Water Closet
(Female)
Conventional Urinal (Male)
Flow Fixture
Conventional Lavatory
Kitchen Sink
Bidet
Ablution Tap
Shower
The carbon emission factor for processed water is 0.419 kg CO2e/ m3.
Derivation of Baseline
The baseline is generated from the minimum flowrate / water consumption for 1 Star
rated in Guideline for Voluntary Water Efficient Products Labelling Scheme, April 2013,
SuruhanjayaPerkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN).
The carbon emission factor for processed water derived from the CIS 20:2012, Green
Performance Assessment System in Construction, pg: 31, Construction Industry
Development Board Malaysia (CIDB).
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5. IS CAL03
Baseline
The MyCREST Construction Transportation & Machinery Emission Calculator
calculates all onsite activities that require transports and machineries. The following
table shows the construction activities from site clearing to external works.
There is no baseline for this calculator as the applicant only need to report the total
carbon emission release by their machineries for the total duration of construction
stage.
Activity
Site Clearing
Earthwork
Substructure work
Superstructure
work
External works
(excluding
landscape works)
Type of
Transportation/Machinery
Lorry
Back hoe
Crane
Lorry
Back hoe
Crane
Lorry
Back hoe
Crane
Lorry
Back hoe
Crane
Lorry
Back hoe
Crane
Energy source
Varies
Diesel
Diesel
Varies
Diesel
Diesel
Varies
Diesel
Diesel
Varies
Diesel
Diesel
Varies
Diesel
Diesel
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6. EC CAL03 :
CALCULATOR
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
TRANSPORTATION
Baseline
This calculator was developed to consider the reduction of carbon emission in
materials transportation when purchasing regional materiasl within 500km distance
from site. All materials transportation use diesel-engine, heavy truck type with a
distance of 500km between the factory and the project site.
Carbon emission of diesel-engine, heavy truck = 2.7CO2 kg/litre
Transport
type
Truck heavy truck
Fuel
A
Diesel
litre/km
B
0.336
Baseline
Distance
C
500
Total Fuel
Consumption
(Litre)
D= B x
C
168
Kg
CO2/litre
E
2.63
Derivation of Baseline
Data of carbon emission of diesel-engine, heavy truck was taken from: The
Contribution of Road Transport to a Cleaner Environment, DAF,
http://www.daf.eu/UK/Trucks/Documents/Road-Transport-and-the-Environment.pdf
AND
CIS 20:2012, Green Performance Assessment System in Construction, pg: 31,
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB).
500km distance was taken as a baseline to ensure the consistency between this sub
criteria and regional materials.
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Category
Types of waste
Schedule
Recyclable
Residual
Biodegradable
Inert
Mixed Municipal
Solid
Reusable
Concrete
Wood
Cement
Tiles
Food
Food Packaging
Mode of
Disposal
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
Landfilled
tCO2e/t
Waste
0.075
0.026
0.02
0.58
0.213
Main
Transportation
Mode
Energy
Source
(Electricity/D
iesel/Petrol/
Natural Gas)
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Lorry
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
tCO2e/unit of
Transportation
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
0.0027
Derivation of Baseline
Carbon emission for waste disposal process and transportation was taken from the
CIS 20:2012, Green Performance Assessment System in Construction, pg: 32-34,
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB).
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8. IS CAL05
Baseline
The purpose of the calculator was to estimate the reduction of carbon emission for
the provision of parking for low-emission vehicles. The baseline specified for this
calculator is as below:
All conventional cars used are petrol-engine, 1600cc car with a driving distance of
100kmbetween staff house and office.
Carbon emission of 1600cc Petrol-engine car = 2.23 CO2 kg/litre.
Derivation of Baseline
Data of carbon emission of a 1600cc petrol-engine car was taken from: Vehicle Data
Tool, COMCAR, http://comcar.co.uk/newcar/companycar/poolresults/co2litre.cfm
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APPENDIX 2
MyCREST Building Baseline Modelling Guideline
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INTRODUCTION
1. This document guides on the use of the MyCREST Simulation tool and the
Baseline Building Energy Model (SBEM). It also guides for the use of other
approved software tools comprising the MyCREST Baseline Calculation
Methodology (BCM) when demonstrating compliance for:
a. MyCREST Design
2. This document is under continuous review. It will be updated as and when the
need for additional clarification is identified.
3. To be approved, the software tool must satisfy the criteria as published by
MyCREST Panel. These requirements are updated from time to time, and cover
a number of generic issues as follows:
a. The software tool has to demonstrate that the calculations are
technically robust, and that they cover a necessary minimum set of
energy flows.
b. The software tool has to demonstrate that it follows the procedures for
compliance and certification as defined in this document, including the
use of the BCM databases. The definitions of Baseline and Reference
buildings, and other issues are defined from time to time.
c. The software tool has to demonstrate that it reports a minimum set of
output parameters, and that these parameters can be passed
appropriately to standard modules for:
i. Compliance checking
ii. Deriving a set of recommendations for energy efficiency
improvements.
4. In addition to ensuring that the software tools are compatible in terms of
technical scope, the approval process also checks that the procedural
guidance is being followed in terms of the calculation and reporting processes.
VERSION POLICY
5. All software tools, including the MyCREST template tool and the approved
Dynamic Simulation Models (DSM), evolve with time as improvements are
made to functionality and the quality of the underlying algorithms.
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BUILDING ENVELOPE
7. For the Baseline Building, the windows, doors and roof light areas need to be
modeled to comply with OTTV 50 W/m2 and OTTV 25W/m2. The following of
the characteristics is for the baseline model:a. Passive Design:
The Baseline must achieve a minimum of OTTV = 50 W/m2, RTTV =
25W/m2 (with skylights and minimum U values as stated in MS1525.The
following are the additional characteristics of the baseline model:
Windows
WWR
b. Active Design:
Equipment
Active design shall follow the requirements as stated in the MyCREST
MODELLING GUIDE. Baseline spaces by space Lighting Power Density
(LPD) are as stated in the ACMV Basis of Design, which must comply with
ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE 55.
HVAC SYSTEM
8. Each space in the Baseline building will have the same level of servicing as the
equivalent space in the Actual building.
9. A space is only considered as having air-conditioning if the system serving
that space includes refrigeration. Night cooling using mechanical ventilation
is not air-conditioning. If the same mechanical ventilation system that is used
for night cooling is also used to provide normal ventilation, then the space
should be regarded as being mechanically ventilated.
10. For Baseline Building, the active design shall follow the baseline requirement for
EQUIPMENTS as below:a. Chiller Efficiency
: MS1525
b. Motor efficiency
: MS 1525
AUXILIARY ENERGY
11. Baseline auxiliary for motor and pump should be comply as below:
a. Motor efficiency
: MS 1525
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LPD, W/m2
Office Enclosed
15*
15*
Conference/Meeting/Multipurpose
14
Classroom/Lecture/Training
15
For Penitentiary
14
Lounge/Recreation
13
For Hospital
Dining Area
15*
For Penitentiary
14
For Hotel
15*
For Motel
15*
15
23
Food Preparation
13
Laboratory
15
Restrooms
10
Dressing/Locker/Fitting Room
Corridor/Transition
For Hospital
11
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Stairs - Active
Active Storage
For Hospital
10
Inactive Storage
For Museum
Electrical/Mechanical
16
Workshop
20
18
LPD, W/m2
Gymnasium/Exercise Centre
Playing Area
15
Exercise Area
10
Courthouse/Police Station/Penitentiary
Courtroom
20
Confinement Cells
10
Judges Chambers
14
Fire Stations
Engine Room
Sleeping Quarters
13
14
Library
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12
Stacks
18
Reading Area
13
Hospital
Emergency
29
Recovery
Nurse Station
11
Exam/Treatment
16
Pharmacy
13
Patient Room
Operating Room
24
Nursery
Medical Supply
15
Physical Supply
10
Radiology
Laundry Washing
Automotive Service/Repair
Manufacturing
Low Bay ( <25 ft Floor to Ceiling Height)
13
18
Detailed Manufacturing
23
Equipment Room
13
Control Room
12
12
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Museum
General Exhibition
11
Restoration
18
16
Religious Buildings
Worship Pulpit, Choir
26
Fellowship Hall
10
*Values taken from MS1525 in order to take into account the technology presence in
the market.
Baseline should comply with the LPD guidelines improve energy efficiency by
reducing wasteful design by limiting power allowed for lighting without compromising
occupant comfort and visual performance. Reduce connected lighting power
density below than allowed by IESNA or ASHRAE standard 90.1 2007 using either space
by space method or area weighted whole building lighting power average. The lux
level according to the spaces must comply with the minimum standards in the IESNA
Standard Handbook 2000. (In exception of office and selected spaces which has
been derived from MS1525).
LIGHTING
13. Lighting is modeled according to the baseline and designed Lighting Power
Density with the compliance of lux level according to IESNA.
14. The general lighting in the Actual building will include any capabilities of
modeling daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensor control.
CALCULATING THE CO2 EMISSION
15. The CO2 emissions from the Actual and Baseline building is based from KETTHA
conversion. This conversion will be updated from time to time. The current
conversion is 1kWh equal to 0.747 kgCO2e (MGTC 2011).
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ENERGY AUDIT
PURPOSE
1. To perform an energy audit to measure the actual environmental
parameters of the tenanted areas and determine the actual energy
consumption of the building and compare it with general engineering
practices.
2. To determine the additional energy required resulting from the tenant-installed
equipment.
3. To determine the energy consumption of the car-park areas.
4. To determine the actual distribution of energy utilization of major building
services in the building
5. To verify the effectiveness of any energy efficiency practices currently installed
in this building
6. To measure the space noise level and illumination level
7. To determine the actual consumption of commercial water supplied of
building
8. To write a report on the status of energy consumption for the purpose of
submission to GBI for registration
SCOPE
1. The whole building office area and car park area including landscape areas
TASK OF ENERGY AUDITOR
1. Obtain building data and energy billing data
2. Do site inspection for the purpose of:
a. Extracting data from energy management system
b. Extracting data from the actual equipment nameplate installed in the
building
c. Taking actual reading of
i. Temperature
ii. Relative humidity
iii. Noise level
iv. Carbon dioxide level
v. Illumination level including daylight level.
In the office areas, common areas, M&E room, landscaped areas and
the car-parking area.
d. Take photographs to illustrate the report.
3. Examine the energy data and establish the actual; monthly/yearly
consumption and maximum demand levels
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APPENDIX 3
MyCREST Guide for PV Solar Energy Generation
Estimation
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Description
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Total
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0.00
Note: If separate software has been used to calculate the energy generated renewable sources, supporting documents must be provided summarising the calculations.
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APPENDIX 4
Method of Modelling CFD
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Zonal analysis can also be used for analysing infiltration and natural ventilation in
buildings. It uses a zonal airflow model to calculate bulk air movement in and through
the building, driven by wind and buoyancy induced pressures.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is concerned with the numerical simulation of
fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer processes. The objective of CFD applied to
buildings is to provide the designer with a tool that enables them to gain greater
understanding of the likely air flow and heat transfer processes occurring within and
around building spaces given specified boundary conditions which may include the
effects of climate, internal energy sources and HVAC systems.
ii.
Predict internal cross ventilation or stack effect in at least 50 percent of the main
occupied areas of the building
One of the focuses of this point is to demonstrate how effective is the wind penetration
into internal spaces and rooms such as occupied rooms, corridors internal light wells,
gaps between buildings and courtyards. Another focus is to assess the comfort
implications of a series of what if options with respect to building form. As a result, a
closed plan can be developed into a more open design. It is therefore possible to
investigate the wind penetration into elements such as internal light wells, gaps
between buildings and courtyards. By assessing the comfort implications of a series
of what if options with respect to building form, a closed plan can be developed
into a more open design while at the same time, ensuring air movement and
enlivening the internal environments.
Ventilation Simulation Methodology and Requirements
The natural ventilation simulation shall be carried out using computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) modeling to identify the most effective building design and layout for
the development. The simulation results and recommendations derived are to be
adopted to meet the intent of the criteria.
The CFD modeling shall be carried out using well validated software. The CFD solver
shall have the minimum capability of solving the Navier-Stokes fluid flow equations for
three dimensional incompressible flows at steady state on a body conforming
computational grid. Turbulence modeling shall also be included with the minimum
requirement of using the standard k- turbulence model, coupled with standard wall
function.
All simulation models shall be carried out under isothermal condition of 33.0C air
temperature at steady state condition.
For external pressure simulation, thee computational domain shall be include the
development of interest, the characteristics of the immediate surroundings and
buildings reside within the proximity of minimum 3 times or more the length of the
longest distance measured across the boundary of the development. In the event
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that the building and surrounding development are located within hilly terrain, the
topography information shall be included in the simulation models. The
computational domain shall be further extended from the outer edge of the proximity
regions to the boundary such that it would not result in non-physical airflow solution,
after the solution has converged. The computational domain shall also be aligned
along with the wind flow direction. The domain height shall be extended,
approximately 3 times the height of the tallest building within the defined vicinity.
The computational grid generated for all simulations should resolve the salient flow
features in the apartment units and around the development. As a guide, the
dimension of the computational element should be set at 0.1 to 0.2 m in the
apartment unit, 0.5 to 1.0 m at all buildings and ground level and 10 m at the far field
boundary with a minimum of 50 m away from the ground.
Based on local climatic wind condition, meteorological data on the prevailing wind
direction and velocity of the proposed site location for at least three prevailing wind
direction shall be used for the CFD simulation. Example of the prevailing wind
condition such as the mean speed and direction for Singapore shall be taken from
table below. The inbound vertical wind profile shall assume to be given by the
logarithmic Law with reference height at 10 m.
Table 1: Tabulation of Prevailing Wind Direction & Speed obtained from NEA over a
Period of 18 Years.
Wind Direction
Mean Speed (m/s)
North
2.0
North-East
2.9
South
2.8
South-East
3.2
There shall have two large scale simulation models using the specified computational
domain and grid to assess the wind flow conditions and air-flow pattern within the
development and units. The simulation modelling can be conducted based on the
two best prevailing wind directions for the building development that is North or NorthEast (N or E) and South or South-East (S or SE).
Stage 1
CFD
Simulation
model
for
development
Stage 2
CFD
Simulation
Model for Units
The selected space is deemed to have good natural ventilation if the area-weighted
average wind velocity of the unit is not less than 0.6 m/s. The overall percentage of
units achieving good natural ventilation is given by:
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(No. of Selected Units for Each Layout x Area-Weighted Average Wind Velocity) x
100%
Total Number of Selected Units x 0.60 m/s
The Qualified Person (QP) and the other appropriate practitioners shall ensure that the
following report is available as evidences to demonstrate compliance with the
ventilation simulation framework. The report should comprise the following items:
i.
Cover page with a proper title, photo of development, developers information
(including developers name and address and person-in-charge), Consultants
detail (including the principals name and authorized signature, firms address
and person-in-charge)
ii.
Table of contents
iii.
Executive Summary
Background of the development
Main findings
Concluding remarks
iv.
Background/ Introduction
v.
Methodology
Describe methodology used in the study
Provide rationale for the units selection as well as salient information such
as the total no. of units and different design units layout and location
vi.
Geometrical Model should include
Isometric view of the development from various angles
Domain size used
Plan and 3D isometric model of units form various angles
vii.
Simulation settings
Boundary conditions
CFD software/ models used/ numerical scheme
Mesh/ cell sizing
Solution control-convergence criteria
viii.
Results and discussions
Simulation results for the development for all direction showing the main
graphical plots of the plan pressure and velocity vector salient findings
Tabulation showing the listing and details of all typical nit types and the
selected unit types as well as the corresponding number of units and the
area-weighted average wind velocity within each selected unit where
applicable.
Calculation of percentage of units with good natural ventilation and
area-weighted average wind velocity of 0.60 m/s or more.
ix.
Conclusion
x.
The following plots are to be placed in the appendices
Simulation results for the development for each direction
Static pressure (plan view-ground & mid elevation, isometric
views on building faade)
Velocity vector and contour showing the plan view at ground &
mid elevation
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APPENDIX 5
Occupants Satisfaction Survey Sheet
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Office Layout
13. How satisfied are you with the
amount of space available for
individual work and storage?
1 Very Satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very Dissatisfied
14. How satisfied are you with the
level of visual privacy?
1 Very Satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very Dissatisfied
OCCUPANT SATISFACTION SURVEY
15. How satisfied are you with the
ease of interaction with coworkers?
1 Very Satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very Dissatisfied
16. Overall, does the office layout
enhance or interfere with your
ability to get your job done?
1 Enhances
2
3
4
5 Interferes
17. How satisfied are you with the
amount of space available for
individual work and storage?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
18. How satisfied are you with the
level of visual privacy?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
19. How satisfied are you with ease
of interaction with co-workers?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
20. Overall, does the office layout
enhance or interfere with your
ability to get your job done?
1 Enhances
2
3
4
5 Interferes
Office Furnishings
21. How satisfied are you with the
comfort of your office
furnishings (chair, desk,
computer, equipment, etc.)?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
22. How satisfied are you with your
ability to adjust your furniture to
meet your needs?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
Thermal Comfort
23. How satisfied are you with the
colours and textures of flooring,
furniture and surface finishes?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
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Air Quality
28. How satisfied are you with the
air quality in your workspace
(i.e. stuffy/stale air, cleanliness,
odours)?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
Lighting
29. Overall, does the air quality in
your workspace enhance or
interfere with your ability to get
your job done?
1 Enhances
2
3
4
5 Interferes
30. Which of the following controls
do you have over the lighting in
your workspace? (check all
that apply)
Light switch
Light dimmer
Window blinds or shades
Desk (task) light
None of the above
Other
31. How satisfied are you with the
amount of light in your
workspace?
1 Very satisfied
2
3
4
5 Very dissatisfied
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Acceptable
Range/ Limits
23 26
55 70
m/ s
0.15 0.5
ppm
1000
ppm
10
iv. Formaldehyde
ppm
0.1
mg/ m3
0.15
ppm
lux
300 400
db(A)
40 50
Parameter
Measure
1. Thermal
comfort
i.
2. Indoor air
quality
i.
Temperature
v. Particulate matters
vi. Total volatile organic
compounds (TVOC)
3. Indoor
lighting
4. Indoor
acoustic
NOTE:
Illuminance
Ambient sound
Sources:
a) Code of Practice on Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy for Non-Residential
Buildings, MS: 1525
b) Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health, DOSH Malaysia
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APPENDIX 6
MyCREST Commissioning Flow Chart
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Basic Commissioning
Improved Commissioning
DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
CxA conducts
commissioning design
review at 50% CD
CxA develops and presents commissioning plan
based on OPR and BOD
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CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION
POST-CONSTRUCTION
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Implement Result
Measure performance
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Repeat
system
testing and
evaluation
over 2 years
cycle
APPENDIX 7
MyCREST Calculator Formula
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Non-Urban Area/Urban
Area
Within the project boundary, total existing trees with trunk diameter larger
than 28cm
Total preserved and protected trees (with trunk diameter larger than 28cm
(z/y) x 100
Height
(m)
Age (years)
Number
of Trees
(a x 0.3937) /
2.5 = A
Formula
((0.25 x W2 / 6.4516) x (D / 0.3048) x 1.2 x 0.725 / A) x H
/ 2.20462 = E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
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= 0.3937
Inch2 to cm2
= 6.4515
feet to meter
= 0.3048
= 2204.62
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Height
(m)
Age (years)
Number
of Trees
(a x 0.3937) /
2.5 = A
Formula
((0.15 x W2 / 6.4516) x (D / 0.3048) x 1.2 x 0.725 / A) x H
/ 2.20462 = E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
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= 0.3937
Inch2 to cm2
= 6.4515
feet to meter
= 0.3048
= 2204.62
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C) GRASS
For Grass, Turf and Groundcovers
Total Grass Area
A x 0.56 = B
B x 0.427 = C
C x 3.6663 / 1000
D) WATER BODIES
For Water Bodies
Total Water Bodies Area
*Carbon Sequestration, tCO2e
A
A x 0.56 x 0.427 x 3.6663 / 1000
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m2
skylights)(m )
Total vegetated roof area (m2)
m2
The vegetated roof area must be at least 50% of the total roof area to earn 1 point.
Type of Planting
Grass, Shrubs and Groundcovers
Shady Trees
0.00
0.00
0.0000
kg
kg
tCO2e
Shady Trees
Diameter (cm)
Height (m)
Age (years)
Number of Trees
0
0
0
0
Total Dry Weight (TDW)
0.00
0.00
0.0000
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kg
kg
tCO2e