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LS-6: Cumulative Carbon Reduction & Credit Points
Available: 4
Life Cycle Assessment
Intent To minimise cradle to cradle embodied

environmental and greenhouse impacts of
the building from construction through
operations.
Credit Demonstrate that a comprehensive whole building life cycle assessment

Requirements (LCA) has been developed and used to make design and construction
decisions for the project resulting in an improved and more efficient
performance over a baseline building using either kg/C0 2e/m2 or LCA Eco-
indicator 99 Eco-points as a proxy metrics.
1 CREDIT POINT is available if the project assesses as a minimum:

Building energy use: CO2 from building energy use and any on-site
energy generation (data must correspond to findings in RE-2)
Water: CO 2 impacts of water use (data must correspond to findings
in PW-3)
GHG Impacts of Refrigerants & Fire Systems: (data must correspond
to fugitive emissions of refrigerants and fire systems if not specified
in accordance with RE-7)
Materials: CO2 impacts associated with building materials choices
(data must correspond to materials LCA findings in the Alternative
Compliance Path for SM- 1 to SM-5).
3 ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS are also available if the project assesses as

a minimum:
Building whole of life, whole of environment impacts calculated
Water: WOL impacts of water use (data must correspond to findings
in PW-3)
Energy: WOL impacts of Carbon (data must correspond to findings
in RE-1 & RE-2)
GHG Impacts of Refrigerants & Fire Systems: (data must correspond
to fugitive emissions of refrigerants and fire systems if not specified
in accordance with RE-7)
Materials: WOL impacts associated with building materials choices
(data must correspond to materials LCA findings in the Alternative
Compliance Path for SM- 1 to SM-5).
1 CREDIT POINT TOTAL = Building GHG (in kg/C02e/m2 ) or
3 ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS = WOL Building Ecopoint Calculated
Awarding Credit Credit Points are awarded at the Conditional Design, Design and Living
Points: Rating Stages. Credit Points are the same for all Types.
There is one level of achievement. Up to three Additional Credit Points are

available.
Credit Points will be awarded as follows:
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POINTS, REQUIREMENTS
ALL TYPES
Conditional Design Rating
1 Demonstrate a whole building Carbon assessment has been

developed and used to make design and construction decisions
to minimise carbon intensity of building.
3 Demonstrate a building WOL LCA
model has been developed and used to make design and
construction decisions to minimise WOL impacts of building
Design Rating
1 Update whole building Carbon assessment to As built status to
demonstrate carbon content of constructed building showing
any changes did not increase carbon impact..
3 Update building WOL LCA assessment to As built status to
demonstrate carbon content of constructed building and
showing any changes did not increase WOL impacts..
Living Rating
1 Update whole building Carbon assessment to capture
maintenance and cleaning strategies to demonstrate carbon
content of constructed and maintained building showing any
changes did not increase carbon impact..
3 Update building WOL LCA assessment to capture maintenance
and cleaning strategies to demonstrate WOL impacts of
constructed and maintained building showing any changes did
not increase WOL LCA impacts..
Credit Provide the following documentation:

Submission:
Conditional A summary report including narrative and graphic representation of either
carbon intensity or integrated whole-of-life (WOL) LCA modelling of the
Design Rating
building structure, components and operational impacts including
maintenance and cleaning requirements over 50-year life including
deconstruction and resource recovery value (i.e. a cradle to cradle
analysis) in accordance with overall approach in SM 1-5 Alternative
Compliance Path: Lifecycle Impacts of Materials.
The report should break down and illustrate graphically, impacts and
savings compared to BAU benchmark of each major building element,
group and stage as well as overall totals. It should also show history of how
either carbon or LCA modelling was used to scenario test construction and
component options to minimise overall building carbon or Life cycle
impacts.
For WOL LCA of impacts, in addition to providing the Ecopoint, reports

should also provide individual performance data for Human Health,
Environmental Quality and Resource Depletion impacts.

Submission:
Design Rating An updated summary report confirming either carbon intensity or integrated
whole-of-life (WOL) LCA modelling (as relevant) of the As Built
constructed building based on Conditional Design report
Demonstrate either :
the carbon content of the constructed building, showing any
changes did not increase carbon impacts, or
the WOL LCA assessment of the constructed building, showing any
changes did not increase WOL impacts.

Submission:
Living Rating Provide an updated summary report confirming either carbon intensity or
integrated whole-of-life (WOL) LCA modelling (as relevant) to capture
maintenance and cleaning strategies to demonstrate either:
the carbon content of constructed and maintained building
showing any changes did not increase carbon impact.. or
the WOL LCA assessment to capture maintenance and cleaning
strategies to demonstrate WOL impacts of constructed and
maintained building showing any changes did not increase WOL
LCA impacts..
Calculations and RE-r6 Energy Model

Methodology PW-r3 Water Model
PW-3 Reduced Carbon Impact of Water
RE-1 Energy Conservation Improvement: Carbon Reduction
RE-2 Net Positive Energy Generation
RE-7 Global Warming Impacts of Refrigerants and Fire Systems
SM 1-5 Cumulative Carbon Reduction and Lifecycle Assessment
Related ISO 14040

Resources and See Design Guide
References
Requirement
LB-r1: Outdoor Thermal Comfort
Intent To reduce heat in urban open space through passive cooling strategies.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that:

The hard surface trafficable open space areas around buildings
(driveways, parking, pedestrian walkways, and courtyards)
within the site boundaries are provided with a minimum 75%
of the hard surface area in projected shade measured at 1:00
pm at the Equinox,
Semi-enclosed or enclosed areas provided with breeze
openings on two approximately opposing sides to allow air
movement.
An outdoor thermal comfort strategy has been employed to

improve the building s exterior microclimate through
temperature-modifying tools such as vegetated walls,
permanently mounted exterior ceiling or other ventilation fans
or air movement techniques and the prudent use of misting
systems or water features.
Requirement This is a requirement. There are no Credit Points awarded.

Achievement
Achievement of this requirement is fulfilled by submitting the drawings
and report described below.
Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Conditional Design
Plan drawings of the trafficable area, showing shading devices
including planned or existing materials and their colours, and
trees and breeze openings
A report including an architectural three dimensional
perspective model calculating shade projections of onsite
pedestrian trafficable areas for the dates noted above. The
model illustration must include surrounding solar shading from
adjoining buildings or built structures (where relevant) and
Approved Developments (also where relevant).

Design Rating As-built drawings of trafficable area, showing all shading
devices and their colours, installed tress and breeze openings
with projected shade calculations demonstrating shade
coverage of 75% of the hard surface areas at the nominated
time.
A report including an architectural three dimensional

perspective model calculating shade projections of onsite
pedestrian trafficable areas for the dates noted above. The
model illustration must include surrounding solar shading from
adjoining buildings or built structures (where relevant) and
Approved Developments (also where relevant). Shading from
existing trees can be included and newly planted tress trees
may be projected up to a five-year growth equivalent.
Credit Submission: Provide a report demonstrating the results of the outdoor thermal
Living Rating comfort strategy employed to improve the building s exterior
microclimate.
Calculations and Shading from trees may be included in the calculation provided the
Methodology trees installed as part of development are at least three years old and are
irrigated if necessary for growth.
Shading affects of trees must consider the trees to have reached 70% of
their expected mature size.
Breeze openings must be equivalent to 5% of the total of any semi-

enclosed space s perimeter, and between 120 and 240 horizontal
degrees of one another (if only two openings).
The required percentage of opening sizes shall be divided between the

largest and the smallest to facilitate effective air movement.
Related Resources See Design Guide. Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) calculations
and References may be suggested when the geometry or height of the semi-enclosed
spaces dictate.
Requirement
LB-r5: Healthy Ventilation Sources
Intent To protect the quality of air drawn into buildings for ventilation and to
ensure the air within the immediate public domain around buildings is
not contaminated by local exhaust emissions from buildings or
carparks.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the building mechanical system meets the following
requirements:
Air intakes for supplying outside air to occupied spaces are a

minimum of 10 m from exhausts and discharges (i.e. cooling
towers and other exhaust points).
Exhaust points are located outside of defined public realm.
Exhaust points are a minimum of 10 m above the ground
plane.

Achievement
Achievement of this requirement is fulfilled by submitting the
documentation described below.
Credit Submission: Provide mechanical system drawings marked-up to clearly show

Conditional Design distances between air intake points and exhaust air points and the
distances from the air exhaust points to the ground plane and public
realm areas.
Credit Submission: Provide as-built mechanical system drawings marked-up to clearly

Design Rating show distances between air intake points and exhaust air points and
the distances from the air exhaust points to the ground plane and
public realm areas.
Credit Submission: There is no required submission at this stage of rating.

Living Rating
Calculations and Distances should be measure horizontally or vertically and in the

Methodology aggregate.
Related Resources See Design Guide

and References
LB-r6: Building Ventilation for Comfort Requirement
Intent To ensure that buildings are capable of using natural ventilation.
Credit Requirements Prescriptive Requirement

Office and Residential
Demonstrate the building has a 5% ratio of clear open area of operable
windows/grilles to occupied area with individual control operational
from within the floorspace.
This credit does not apply to retail buildings.
Performance Requirement
Demonstrate the building is designed in accordance with ASHRAE
62.1:2007 Section 5.1
Demonstrate natural ventilation (litres per second per occupant) by

computational fluid dynamic modelling.
Achievement

Conditional Design
Rating Prescriptive Requirement
Short report prepared by a suitably qualified engineer
describing how the project meets the Requirements.
Elevations and floor plans showing all façade and floor areas
for each relevant level, clearly marked-up to show all
appropriate distances and window control mechanism
locations.
Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling report showing
how the project meets the Credit Requirements in accordance
with required parameters in Calculations and Methodology
section below.
Credit Submission: Prescriptive Requirement

Design Rating
Short report prepared by a suitably qualified engineer
describing how the project meets the Requirements.
As-built elevations and floor plans showing all façade and
floor areas for each relevant level, clearly marked-up to show
all appropriate distances and window control mechanism
locations.
Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modelling report showing
how the project meets the Credit Requirements in accordance
with required parameters in Calculations and Methodology
section below. Any changes to the final building from the
original design must be included in the final model.
Credit Submission:
Living Rating
Calculations and Residential

Methodology Operable windows calculation must apply to overall unit area and
each individual occupied spaces excluding: laundries and
bathroom/toilets. Kitchens can benefit from shared ventilation via part
height walls adjoining other occupied spaces with windows, but
kitchen area is to be included in the overall calculation of ventilation
requirements.
CFD: Requirements to be determined - Nominally typical conditions

for mid March/mid November at 9.00am and 3.00pm for all
typologies, and at least 10l/s/person of outside air must be achieved.

and References
LB-19: Outdoor Air Ventilation Credit Points
Available: 3
Intent To promote the provision of building systems that support the well-
being and comfort of occupants by providing sufficient outside air
ventilation.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that 95% of the occupied area meets the following, as
appropriate:
Offices, retail and residential buildings over 3 storeys

Mechanical Ventilation
Demonstrate that outdoor air ventilation rates meets or exceeds the
minimum thresholds set out in ASHRAE 62.1:2007, as follows:
1 CREDIT POINT = meets the minimum requirements
2 CREDIT POINT = 30% above minimum requirement
3 CREDIT POINT = 60% above minimum requirement
Mixed mode Ventilation
Demonstrate compliance with the Credit Requirements for both
mechanically ventilated buildings above as well as CISBE Applications
Manual 10:2005 for naturally ventilated buildings. Demonstrate also
relevant enthalpy recovery initiatives:
Low rise residential buildings
As per ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007 as it relates to multi-unit residential
developments under three storeys, but excepting single dwellings.
Demonstrate also relevant enthalpy recovery initiatives.
Points Rating Stages. Credit Points are the same for all Types.
There are three levels of achievement.
ALL TYPES
1 Ventilation meets minimum requirements
2 Ventilation exceeds minimum requirements by 30%
Design Rating
Living Rating
Conditional Design Mechanical Ventilation
Rating Summary report describing how the mechanical design system
meets the Credit Requirements, including outside air rates,
plant size and ventilation system
Modelling report
Drawing of mechanical system, including an air schematic
clearly indicating ventilation systems, including air handling
units, fans and enthalpy recovery units.
All Credit Submissions for mechanically ventilated buildings as
noted above.
Calculations demonstrating the project complies with CISBE
Applications Manual 10:2005.
The calculations/simulations shall cover at least one representative
sample of each type of premises (occupied areas only).
Design Rating Mechanical Ventilation
Summary report describing how the mechanical design system
meets the Credit Requirements, including outside air rates,
plant size and ventilation system
Modelling report
As-built drawing of mechanical system, including an air
schematic clearly indicating ventilation systems, including air
handling units fans and enthalpy recovery units.
All Credit Submissions for mechanically ventilated buildings as
noted above.
Calculations demonstrating the project complies with CISBE
Applications Manual 10:2005.
The calculations/simulations shall cover at least one representative
sample of each type of premises (occupied areas only).
All reports and calculation included in the Conditional Design
Submission can be resubmitted provided there have been to changes to
the design.

Living Rating
Audit report confirming the mechanical design system meets
operational commitments made for Credit Points, including
outside air rates, plant, ventilation and enthalpy recovery
system operation.
Where Credit LB-40 has been undertaken Commissioning
agents 2nd year of operation report will suffice provided audit
report provides statement physical arrangements remain
unchanged since Design Rating.
Calculations and ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1:2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air
Methodology Quality
ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality in Low Rise Residential
and References
LB-20: Air Change Effectiveness Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To promote the provision of building systems that support the

wellbeing and comfort of occupants by providing sufficient ventilation
delivered in an effective manner.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that occupants are receiving optimum air quality through
the air change effectiveness in 95% of the occupied spaces, as follows:
Calculations or CFD simulations as per ASHRAE F25-33 & 34
(2005) or IAQ2007-34 (i.e. the air exchange effectiveness in
normally occupied spaces is equal to or greater than 0.95)
OR
Use of a displacement ventilation system meeting the following

criteria:
o The system covers at least 95% of the occupied area.
o Low level supply outlets are evenly distributed.
o Outlet diffusers are provided every 10m throughout the
occupied area.
o High level exhaust grilles are provided at least every 50m².
Mixed Mode Ventilation

Demonstrate compliance with requirements for mechanically
ventilated spaces above and demonstrate through CFD model a
distribution and laminar flow pattern for at least 90% of each area in
the direction of air flow.
Awarding Credit Credit Points are awarded at the Conditional Design, Design and
Points Living Rating Stages. Credit Points are the same for all Types.
There is one level of achievement. No Additional Points are available.
ALL TYPES
1 Demonstrate compliance with air change effectiveness
criteria
Design Rating
criteria
Living Rating
criteria
Credit Submission:
Conditional Design
Rating
Provide the following documentation:
Where Calculations or CFD simulations are used
Report detailing the design criteria that has been adopted for
each category of premises included in the development, and
the results of calculations and/or simulations in the specified
sample of premises to demonstrate compliance with the
assessment criteria (see Calculations and Methodology).
Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system
Where a displacement ventilation system is used
Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system and

locations of all outlets, diffusers and exhaust grilles.

Design Rating Mechanical Ventilation
Where Calculations or CFD simulations are used
Report detailing the design criteria that has been adopted for
each category of premises included in the development, and
the results of calculations and/or simulations in the specified
sample of premises to demonstrate compliance with the
assessment criteria.
Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system
Where a displacement ventilation system is used
Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system and

locations of all outlets, diffusers and exhaust grilles.
All documentation as above for mechanically ventilated

buildings
CFD model demonstrating compliance with the Credit
Requirements (see Calculations and Methodology).

Living Rating
Extract from LB-40 Commissioning report verifying the HVAC
system is operating as intended.
OR
System Tuning Report provided by competent mechanical
engineer stating the ventilation effectiveness meets the Credit
Requirements.
AND
If the systems or controls do not continue to operate as
intended, rectification work undertaken to ensure the
operation is restored to certified Design Rating functionality
levels.
Calculations and The modelling locations shall include at least one representative
Methodology sample of each type of premises (normally occupied spaces) as defined
by the type of HVAC system used, design occupancy density, nature of
usage, zoning, etc. modelling is required at the occupied zone in each
representative test space in accordance with ASHRAE.
Modelling is required to be undertaken under simulated full

occupancy conditions. All airstreams of the air-side system serving the
space shall have a constant flow rate to the degree practical (e.g. the
difference between the maximum and minimum should be within
10%). Where the air change effectiveness is demonstrated to be equal
or greater than 0.95, and matches the design intent in all sampled
premises, the credit shall be awarded.
Related Resources American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

and References Engineers. ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook 2005 Chapters 33 & 34
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 129 (RA 2002). Measuring Air-
change Effectiveness. Atlanta 1997
IAQ2007-34 Calculation of Ventilation Effectiveness for the New
Californian Academy of Sciences of San Francisco
See Design Guide
LB-21: Microbial and Humidity Control Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To promote the provision of building systems that supports the

wellbeing and comfort of occupants by controlling humidity in the
ventilation system.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the mechanical ventilation system actively controls
humidity to 95% of the occupied area as follows:
60% relative humidity in the occupied areas
Less than 80% relative humidity in the supply ductwork.
ALL TYPES
1 Demonstrate active humidity control in ventilation system
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design
Rating Short report describing how the project meets the Credit
Requirements, including a psychometric chart showing the
air conditions at each stage (room air, outside air, air-on, air-
off coil, air from diffuser). This must be completed for two
conditions:
o when the air-on condition has the greatest enthalpy
o when the air-on conditions have the greatest
temperature
Mechanical drawings showing relative humidity sensors and
extract from the BMS control specification detailing how
humidity requirements are to be achieved.

Design Rating
Short report demonstrating that the project meets the Credit
conditions:
temperature
As-built mechanical drawings showing relative humidity
sensors and extract from the BMS control specification
detailing how humidity requirements are to be achieved.
The psychometric chart submitted for the Conditional Design Rating

may be submitted where there has been no change to the design and
commissioning has shown that the design conditions are being
achieved.

Living Rating
Short report demonstrating that the project meets the Credit
conditions:
temperature
The psychometric chart submitted for the Design Rating may be
submitted where there has been no change to the design and
recommissioning has shown that the design conditions are being
achieved.
OR
Extract from LB-40 Commissioning report verifying the HVAC
system is operating as intended.
AND
operation is restored to certified Design Rating functionality
levels.
Calculations and Not applicable

Methodology
Related Resources ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air

and References Quality
www.ashrae.org
See Design Guide
LB-22: Thermal Zones Credit Points
Available: 2
Intent To reward projects that use thermal zoning of the ventilation system to
provide improved occupant comfort and energy efficiency.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that 95% of the nominated area has separately controlled
thermal zones, as follows:
Offices
Separate zones and controls for every 100m2 of common office space
and for individual offices and meeting rooms
Retail
Separate zones for each tenancy.
Residential
Separate controls for living areas and bedrooms.
ALL TYPES
2 95% of nominated area has separately controlled thermal
zones
Design Rating
zones
Living Rating
zones

Conditional Design Brief narrative describing how the project meets the Credit
Rating Requirements. Zoning information provided must match the
information provided in Credit RE-r6 Energy Model.
Plans/drawings of the mechanical ventilation systems, clearly
indicating zone boundaries and zone sizes.

Design Rating Brief narrative describing how the project meets the Credit
Requirements. Zoning information provided must match the
information provided in Credit RE-r6 Energy Model.
As-built plans/drawings of the mechanical ventilation systems,
clearly indicating zone boundaries and zone sizes.
Living Rating Extract from LB-40 Commissioning report verifying the
individual zones continue to operate as intended.
OR
Summary Audit report demonstrating the ongoing successful
operation of the thermal zone controls
AND
operation is restored to certified Design Rating functionality.
Calculations and Living Rating stage Audit report may be provided by appropriately
Methodology qualified mechanical consultant, including a company involved in the
design team, provided it is not undertaken by an individual included in
the design team.

and References
LB-23: Occupant Comfort and Control Credit Points
Available: 2
Intent To reward projects that provide personally directed thermal comfort

and control to occupants.
Credit Requirements Office

Demonstrate individual supply and control of air supply, rates, air
temperature, or radiant temperature, as follows:
The ventilation/temperature control system allows for individual
occupant delivery and control of one or more of the following items:
Air temperature
Air flow, humidity
Mean radiant temperature
1 CREDIT POINT = 50% of the occupied area

2 CREDIT POINTS = 95% of the occupied area
User controls are defined as an individually controllable ventilation
opening of not less than 0.75m² for a standard air conditioning
solution together with individual temperature control or 0.01m2 if
individual workstation mounted vents with volume/velocity controls.
Mixed-mode Ventilation
Compliance with requirements above for mechanically ventilated
buildings and the provision of operable windows as per ASHRAE 62.1-
2004, paragraph 5.1 Natural Ventilation for at least 50% of the
occupied area.
Points Living Rating Stages. Credit Points available vary by Type. There are
two levels of achievement. No Additional Credit Points are available.
POINTS by TYPE REQUIREMENTS

Office Retail Res Conditional Design Rating
1 N/A N/A 50% of occupied area has individual air
control
control
Design Rating
control
control
Living Rating
control
control
Conditional Design
Mechanical Ventilation:
Rating
Brief narrative describing how the project meets the Credit
Requirements.
Mechanical system drawings of locations of diffusers, chilled
beams, access floors and vents together with thermostats or
other individual control devices.
BMS point schedule
Mixed-mode Ventilation:
All documentation as above for mechanical ventilation.
Drawings and elevations clearly indicating the size and
location of ventilation openings and ventilation controls.

Design Rating
Requirements.
As-built mechanical system drawings of locations of diffusers
and thermostats or other individual control devices
BMS point schedule
All documentation as above for mechanical ventilation.
As-built drawings and elevations clearly indicating the size
and location of ventilation openings and ventilation controls.

individual comfort controls continue to operate as intended.
OR
operation of the thermal zone controls.
AND
operation is restored to certified Design Rating functionality.
the design team.

and References
LB-24: Thermal Comfort Modelling Credit Points
Available: 2
Intent To reward projects that are designed to provide optimal thermal comfort
for their use.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that thermal modelling on the building design has been
performed to ensure a thermally comfortable environment for building
occupants, as follows:

Demonstrate that the Predicted Mean Vote
(PMV) levels, calculated in accordance with ISO 7730, are achieved
during Standard Operating Hours of Occupancy for 98% of the year
using standard clothing and metabolic rate value:
1 CREDIT POINT = PMV levels between -1 and +1

2 CREDIT POINTS = PMV levels are between -0.5 and +0.5
Demonstrate compliance with requirements

above for mechanically ventilated buildings and from 21st Nov to 21st
March, with ASHRAE 55-2004.
Retail
: Demonstrate that the Predicted Mean Vote
(PMV) levels, calculated in accordance with ISO 7730, are achieved
during Standard Operating Hours of Occupancy for 98% of the year
using standard clothing and metabolic rate value:
1 credit point = PMV levels between -1.5 and +1.5, inclusive
2 credit points = PMV levels are between-1 and +1, inclusive
Demonstrate compliance with requirements

above for mechanically ventilated buildings and, from 21 Nov to 21
March, with ASHRAE 55-2004.
Points Rating Stages. Credit Points are the same for all types
There are two levels of achievement. No Additional Credit Points are

available.
ALL TYPES
1 Office and Residential: PMV levels between -1 and +1
Retail: PMV levels between -1.5 and +1.5
2 Office and Residential: PMV levels between -0.5 and
+0.5
Retail: PMV levels between -1 and +1
Design Rating
1 Office and Residential: PMV levels between -1 and +1
Retail: PMV levels between -1.5 and +1.5
2 Office and Residential: PMV levels between -0.5 and
+0.5
Retail: PMV levels between -1 and +1
Living Rating
1 Office and Residential:
Retail:
2 Office and Residential:
Retail:

Conditional Design
Rating Credit Submission: Conditional Design Rating
Report describing thermal comfort design conditions and how the
project meets the conditions set forth in the referenced standard and
meets the Credit Requirements.
Mixed Mode Ventilation:

Report as above for mechanical ventilation
Report demonstrating compliance with ASHRAE 55-2004 from
21 November to 21 March.

Design Rating
Updated Report describing thermal comfort design conditions achieved
and how the project meets the conditions set forth in the referenced
standard and meets the Credit Requirements.
Mixed Mode Ventilation:

Report as above for mechanical ventilation
Report demonstrating compliance with ASHRAE 55-2004 from
21 November to 21 March.
individual zones continue to operate as intended.
OR
operation of the thermal zone controls
AND
intended, rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation
is restored to certified Design Rating functionality.
the design team.
Calculate in accordance with ISO 7730 or ASHRAE 55-2004, as

applicable.
Related Resources ISO 7730

and References ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 -- Thermal Environmental Conditions for
Human Occupancy
See Design Guide.
LB-30: Indoor Air Pollution Exhaust Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To encourage the provision of building systems that remove or prevent

the build up of pollutants from indoor air.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the building includes a dedicated indoor pollution

exhaust riser with the following characteristics:
Provides no less than 0.2 L/s/m² for 100% of the occupied
space
Has a capacity of 0.35 L/s/m² for 100% of occupied space on
any individual floor and
The exhaust system is not recycled to other enclosures of
different use
The risers and/or individual exhausts discharge externally.
In the case of individual occupied spaces, systems shall comply with

ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007, Table 6-4 Individual Exhaust Rates.
ALL TYPES
1 Provide a dedicated tenant exhaust riser meeting the credit
requirements.
Design Rating
requirements.
Living Rating
requirements.

Conditional Design
Rating Brief narrative explaining how the project meets the credit
criteria.
Drawings of exhaust system for a typical entire floor.

Design Rating Brief narrative explaining how the project meets the credit
criteria.
As Built Drawings of exhaust system for a typical entire floor.
Living Rating Brief narrative explaining how the project meets the credit
criteria.
As Built Drawings of exhaust system for a typical entire floor
showing any changes since Design Rating-
if no changes, previous report and drawings can be
resubmitted.
Living Rating stage Audit report may be provided by appropriately

qualified mechanical consultant, including a company involved in the
the design team.
Calculations and Not Applicable

Methodology

www.ashrae.org
See Design Guide
LB-31: Indoor CO2 Management Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To encourage the provision of air quality monitoring and management

systems in occupied areas.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the following:
Install permanent carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring and control
systems to ensure the adequate provision of outside air at all
times. A minimum of one CO2 sensor at all return points must
be provided.
Provide 100% outside air with no recirculated component at

all times based around enthalpy recovery equipment.
Mixed-mode Ventilation
Compliance with the requirements above for mechanical ventilation
and the provision of a CO2 alert system enabling occupants to directly
adjust ventilation rates when the mechanical ventilation system is not
in use.
In all instances comply with WHO Guidelines 2000 Air Quality
Guidelines for Europe 2nd Edition, see ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007
Appendix B, Table B-1.
ALL TYPES
1 Provide air quality monitoring and control systems or
100% outside air
Design Rating
100% outside air
Living Rating
100% outside air

Conditional Design
Rating
Where CO2 monitoring systems are installed
Brief narrative describing how the project proposes to meet
the credit criteria
Extracts from specifications indicating requirements for the
locations of all CO2 monitors, setpoints and control sequences
(as relevant) OR outside air requirements for ventilation
systems.
Description and drawings of any proposed enthalpy recovery
equipment
Documentation as above for mechanically ventilated
buildings.
Specifications indicating the requirements for the alert system.

Design Rating
Brief narrative describing how the project meets the credit
criteria
Extracts from As-built drawings showing the locations of all
CO2 monitors OR Commissioning report showing outside air
requirements for ventilation systems have been met.
Description and as-built drawings of any enthalpy recovery
equipment where relevant.
Commissioning report showing appropriate calibration,
setpoints and control sequences (as relevant ) of C02 sensors
where installed have been implemented
buildings.
Commissioning report showing appropriate calibration, of C02
sensors and testing of the alert system have been
implemented.

Living Rating
Report by showing ongoing successful operation including
calibration, setpoints and control sequences (as relevant ) of
C02 sensors have been implemented.
OR
Extract from LB-40 Commissioning report verifying the
ongoing successful operation of C02 sensors and control
sequences where installed.
OR confirmation that outside air requirements for ventilation
systems are effective as per Design Rating.
AND
operation is restored to approved Design Rating functionality
levels.
buildings.
Report showing ongoing successful operation of C02 sensors
and testing of the alert system has been implemented.
Calculations and Living Rating stage report may be provided by appropriately qualified
Methodology mechanical consultant, including a company involved in the design
team, provided it is not undertaken by an individual included in the
design team.

www.ashrae.org
WHO Guidelines 2000 Air Quality Guidelines for Europe 2nd Edition.
See Design Guide
LB-32: Car Park Air Quality Management Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To facilitate the provision of adequate air quality within enclosed car
parks.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the ventilation design meets or exceeds requirements
for CO and NO2 concentrations in car parks, as follows:
Maximum Concentration Micrograms

Air Pollutants
Averaging time Parts / Million (ppm)
(a) Carbon
monoxide 15 minutes 90
(CO)
(b) Nitrogen
15 minutes 0.1
dioxide (NO2)
In all instances comply with WHO Guidelines 2000 Air Quality

Guidelines for Europe 2nd Edition, see ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007
Appendix B, Table B-1.
An air quality alert system should be installed and connected to the

BMS..
Where the project does not contain any enclosed car parks (75%
enclosure), it is not eligible for this credit.
ALL TYPES
1 Ensure car park ventilation design meets credit requirements
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design Brief narrative describing how the project intends to meet the
Rating credit criteria
Drawings or extracts from specifications indicating the proposed
location of air quality sensors and air quality alert system.
BMS point schedules.
The system presented in this credit must be consistent with the system
included in the energy model (e.g. variable speed drive fans).

Design Rating Update brief narrative describing how the project meets the
credit criteria
Description and as-built drawings of all air quality sensors
Commissioning report showing appropriate calibration,
setpoints and control sequences (as relevant ) of all air quality
sensors and alert system has been implemented

Living Rating Report by showing ongoing successful operation including
calibration, setpoints and control sequences (as relevant ) of air
quality sensors and alert system has been implemented.
OR
Extract from LB-40 Commissioning report verifying the ongoing
successful operation of air quality sensors (where installed),
control sequences and alert system.
AND
If the systems, controls or alert system do not continue to
operate as intended, rectification work undertaken to ensure the
operation is restored to approved Design Rating functionality
levels.
Calculations and 75% enclosure is defined as a carpark with external walls or other
Methodology building uses to more than 75% of total external perimeter wall area of
the carpark area.
Related Resources ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2:2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
and References www.ashrae.org
WHO Guidelines 2000 Air Quality Guidelines for Europe 2nd Edition.
See Design Guide
LB-33: Prevention Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To eliminate the risk of in water based building systems.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that no water-based cooling tower systems are used for
building cooling
AND
A proper protocol for the treatment of Legionella in water-based

systems e.g., in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000
Minimising the Risk of Legionella Associated with Building Water
Systems or other Referenced Standard thereby eliminating the
potential for contamination.
A proper protocol for the treatment of Legionella in water-based

systems e.g., in accordance with ASHRAE Guideline 12-2000
Minimising the Risk of Legionella Associated with Building Water
Systems or other Referenced Standard.
ALL TYPES
1 Do not use water-based cooling and/or or use protocol for
Legionella prevention
Design Rating
1 Do not use water-based cooling and/or use protocol for
Living Rating
1 Do not use water-based cooling and/or use protocol for

Conditional Design Where there is no water-based cooling
Rating
Drawings of the air conditioning system showing there are no
water-based cooling tower systems.
AND
A copy of the required protocol for the treatment of Legionella
in the project s water-based systems.
OR
Where there is water-based cooling

Design Rating Where there is no water-based cooling
Summary report confirming the air conditioning system comprises
no water-based cooling tower systems.
AND
OR
Where there is water-based cooling
A copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual showing
the adopted protocol and process for treatment of Legionella
in project water-based systems are compliant with nominated
Reference Standards.

Living Rating
A copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual showing the
adopted protocol and process for treatment of Legionella in the
project water-based systems remain compliant with nominated
Reference Standards
.
Calculations and Water based systems include:
Methodology Cooling Towers, Air washers and evaporative condensers
Hot and Cold Water Systems
Other systems likely to be over 20oC and with potential to
generate aerosols during any operational or maintenance
procedure e.g. enthalpy and heat exchangers.
Related Resources ASHRAE Guideline 12- 2000 Minimising the Risk of Legionella
and References associated with Building Water Systems
Legionaire s Disease- The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water

Systems , Approved Code of Practice 3 rd Edition 2000, UK Health and
Safety Executive,.
See Design Guide for additional acceptable Reference Standards.
LB-34: Indoor Noise Pollution Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent Improve the noise isolation of normally occupied premises/rooms to

reduce impact of unwanted noise.
Credit Requirements Offices

Demonstrate that internal ambient noise levels do not exceed 40 dB(A)
for 95% of the occupied area.
Retail
Demonstrate that internal ambient noise levels do not exceed 50 dB(A)

for 95% of the occupied area, excluding restaurant areas, and do not
exceed 55 dB(A) for restaurant areas.
Residential
Demonstrate that internal ambient noise levels do not exceed 30-35
dBA for bedrooms and do not exceed 50dBa for other occupied areas.
All calculations, measurements and acoustic reports must be made by

a qualified acoustics engineer.
ALL TYPES
1 Office: do not exceed 40 dB(A) for 95% of occupied area
Retail: do not exceed 50 dB(A) for 95% of occupied area
and 55 dB(A) for restaurants
Residential: do not exceed 30 dBA for bedrooms and 50
dB(A) for other areas
Design Rating
Residential: do not exceed 30 dB(A) for bedrooms and 50
Living Rating
Residential: do not exceed 30 dB(A) for bedrooms and 50
Conditional Design
A noise design report with the following details:
Rating
Short report describing how the project meets the Credit
Requirements, in relation to all relevant internal and external
noise sources, noise control features of the design and any
underlying assumptions.
Results of calculations or supporting tests demonstrating
compliance with the requirements (expressed in parameters
that are consistent with the test and/or calculation methods).
Plans, elevations and drawings representing typical floors
marked up to clearly indicate noise control features.
CV of the acoustic engineer.

Design Rating
A noise field test report with the following details:
The required noise levels have been met in all relevant

internal areas
Results of field tests or calculations demonstrating compliance
with the requirements (expressed in parameters that are
consistent with the test and/or calculation methods).

Living Rating
An updated noise field test report with the following details:

internal areas
If the noise levels do not meet the Credit Requirements, details
of the, rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation is
restored to levels consistent with the Credit Requirements.
Calculations and For the purposes of the calculations or measurements, all operable
Methodology windows should be considered open.
Only noise from building services and external noise sources should
be included, not noise from occupants or tenant equipment and
appliances.
Measurements and calculations should represent the four noisiest areas
of the building, typically near façades on busy streets.

and References
LB-35: Outdoor Noise Pollution Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To minimise noise pollution associated with the building that may
affect neighbouring buildings, amenities or wildlife.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the level of intruding noise at the facade of the
nearest noise sensitive premises will be minimised to less than 55
dB(A).
ALL TYPES
1 Ensure intruding noise does not exceed 55 dB(A)
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design
A short report describing how the project meets the Credit
Rating
Requirements including calculations demonstrating that the level of
intruding noise at the facade of the nearest noise sensitive premises is
less than 55 dB(A).

Design Rating
A noise field test report confirming the project meets the Credit
Requirements including measurements demonstrating that the level of
intruding noise at the facade of the nearest noise sensitive premises is
less than 55 dB(A).

Living Rating
An updated noise field test report with the following details:
external areas
If the noise levels do not meet the Credit Requirements, details
of the, rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation is
restored to levels consistent with the Credit Requirements.
Calculations and Noise sensitive premises include but are not limited to the following:
Methodology Residential dwelling units
Hotel accommodation units
Dwelling Houses
Hospitals and Healthcare facilities
Related Resources http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/noise/01.htm

and References
See Design Guide
LB-37: Construction Indoor Air Quality Credit Points
Available: 1
Management
Intent To reward construction practices that promote optimum indoor air

quality (IAQ) at building delivery.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the development of a Construction IAQ Management

Plan. At a minimum the plan must address the following:
Measures for meeting or exceeding SMACNA IAQ Guidelines
for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 1995 Ch 3
Protection of all absorptive materials from moisture damage
and
Installation MERV 8 filters in each return air grille during
construction and replacement immediately prior to
occupancy.
Awarding Credit Credit Points are awarded at the Conditional Design and Design
ALL TYPES
1 Develop a Construction IAQ plan
Design Rating
1 Implement a Construction IAQ plan

Conditional Design A copy of the Construction IAQ Management Plan.
Rating

Design Rating Copy of the Construction IAQ Management Plan
Statement from peer reviewer that the project's performance
was in reasonable compliance with the Construction IAQ
Management Plan
CV of the peer reviewer
Credit Submission: There is no submission required at this stage.
Living Rating
Calculations and Not applicable.

Methodology
Related Resources SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under

and References Construction
See Design Guide
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PW-r1: Minimum Potable Water Requirement
Conservation
Intent To ensure the project is meeting minimum performance requirements

for total water use reduction.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the project meets the minimum water use requirements
by one of the following:
Prescriptive Requirement
Use fittings and/or flow management systems that
deliver or use no more than flow or delivery rates shown in
Appendix 1 Appliances, Equipment and Facilities and
Appendix 2 for Fittings.
Eliminate potable water for irrigation purposes and

provide Reclaimed Water to surface drip irrigation at a
maximum rate of approximately 875 mm/yr, (0.875litres/yr).
All swimming pools utilise a pool blanket

whether indoors or outdoors.
Reduce potable water consumption for overall by 30% from
current Abu Dhabi consumption levels.
o Eliminate potable water use for irrigation purposes

and
o Use reclaimed water only where available from a
licenced source for irrigation purposes.

Achievement

Conditional Design Prescriptive Requirement
Rating
Summary listing all specified water-using equipment and
facilities
Schedule of fixtures and fittings
Hydraulic drawings,
Summary Report showing Credit Submission for PW-r3:
Water Model and percentage calculations based on required
percentages for this credit.
facilities
Schedule of fixtures and fittings
Hydraulic drawings,
BMS point schedules where BMS installed.

Design Rating Prescriptive Requirement
facilities
As-built hydraulic drawings,
Data sheets for all installed fixtures and fittings.
Summary Report showing Credit Submission for PW-r3:
Water Model and percentage calculations based on required
percentages for this credit.
facilities
As-built hydraulic drawings,
Data sheets for all specified fixtures and fittings.
BMS point schedules where BMS installed.

Living Rating Audit report comparing utilities billing against actual
performance for all primary meters. Where consumption is
sourced from sub-meters actual consumption is to be
interpolated from sub meter readings. Data to separate:
o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
o All major individual water uses as per PW-r3.
Where BMS installed:
o BMS point schedules
o BMS reports of any leakage alerts.
AND
If the water consumption of the building is not operating as
operation is restored to Design Rating consumption levels.
Calculations and Living Rating stage audit report may be provided by appropriately
design team, provided it is not undertaken by an individual included
in the design team.
See Appendix 1 and 2 for benchmark data and assumptions to use in
the model.
Should the applicant believe different assumptions are appropriate, a

report showing results based on assumptions in Appendix 1 and 2
should be submitted as well and an alternative scenario based on the
proposed modified assumptions and the rationale for the changes
including the Technical Data Sheets and/or actual surveyed or
statistical data supporting the rationale of the modification.
Use of Reclaimed Water should be supported by the details of the
proposed Licensed provider.
Where reclaimed water is not available potable water may be used in

conjunction with high efficiency sub-soil drip irrigation.
See Appendix 1 and 2 for benchmark data and assumptions to
compare the proposed fittings, equipment and facilities to be used in
the project with.
If choosing fittings, equipment and facilities that are higher than the
assumptions shown in Appendix 1 and 2, the applicant will need to
ensure adequate offsets are created using different initiatives to
produce the required minimum efficiencies required.
The report to be provided must show all assumptions and the
rationale for any changes including Technical Data Sheets and/or the
actual surveyed or statistical data supporting the rationale of the
modification.
Use of Reclaimed Water should be supported by the details of the
proposed Licensed provider.
Where reclaimed water is not available potable water may be used in

conjunction with high efficiency sub-soil drip irrigation.
Related Resources Appendix 1 and Appendix 2

and References PW-r3: Water Model
PW-1: Potable Water Conservation: Improvement
PW-2: Net Positive Water
PW-3: Reduced Carbon Impact of Water
Abu Dhabi Regulations and Supervision Bureau Wastewater
Residuals Reuse Regulation Draft March 2009, www.rsb.gov.ae
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi- Plumbing Code (Draft 2009)
Pearls Design System PW-r1 Water Calculator Spreadshee

See Design Guidet
Requirement
PW-r2: Exterior Water Metering
Intent To prevent water leaks and waste from building water systems and to
enable effective management of outdoor water uses.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that all irrigation and exterior water uses are separately
metered and, where available, connected to the Building Management
System (BMS).
Exterior uses include, but are not limited to: all external hose
bibs, irrigation systems, swimming pools and water features.
Irrigation main lines and laterals must be colour-
coded/Reclaimed Water labelled in accordance with the Abu
Dhabi Plumbing Code and connected to Abu Dhabi
Reclaimed Water mains where available. Where Reclaimed
Water mains are not currently available, the project must
provide quick connect valves for future connection to use
Reclaimed Water.
The system must also raise an alarm whenever any unexplained or
abnormal water consumption is detected, including but not limited to:
Daily consumption exceeding 20% more than the average

daily consumption (seasonally adjusted).
Increases in cooling tower make-up water when the system is

not operating.
Lack of a nil use 1 minute (or more) period in any 24-hour
period.

Achievement

Conditional Design Drawings or specifications clearly indicating the locations of
Rating meters and quick connect valves.
Extracts from specifications requiring colour-coded/Reclaimed
Water labelled irrigation main lines and laterals adequate to
serve permitted external uses

Design Rating As-built Drawings clearly indicating the locations of meters
and quick connect valves.
Inspection report confirming installation of colour-
coded/Reclaimed Water labelled irrigation main lines and
laterals adequate to serve permitted external uses.
Living Rating
Reports of any instances where meters have been shown to be
faulty or the system has raises an alarm relating to unexplained
or abnormal water consumption detected in accordance with
the Credit Requirements.
If meter/s have been shown to be faulty or the alarm has been
raised, rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation is
restored to approved Design Rating functionality levels.

Methodology
Related Resources Environment Agency Abu Dhabi- Plumbing Code (Draft 2009)
and References
Requirement
PW-r3: Water Model
Intent To enable the project team to make informed decisions about the
options, implications and benefits of various water supply and
conservation strategies.
Note to Proponent This requirement establishes the foundation for all PW Credit Points, while
also helping to fulfill the Water Strategy requirements of the UPC
Development Review Process as defined in Forms C, D and E.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate using the Pearls New Building Water Calculator the
development s predicted water consumption for all uses, including
potable water, rainwater and reclaimed water, for both indoor and
outdoor uses.
The analysis must use the Calculator to compare the proposed
building s predicted performance to a Calculator Benchmark Building s
performance showing the amount of water consumption saved
compared to the Benchmark building.
At a minimum, the model must account for the following:

(i) Fixtures and Fittings
Volume of water used by the following fixtures and fittings (where
installed):
Kitchen taps
Bathroom taps
Toilets
Urinals
Bidets
Showers
Prayer wash facilities.
(ii) Appliances
Volume of water used by the following appliances (where installed):
Dishwashers
Clothes washing machines
(iii) Pools and Spas

Volume of water lost by all pools, spas and water features (where
installed).
(iv) Stormwater/Rainwater Capture

The volume of predicted stormwater/rainwater that will be captured
from the roof or the building site, if any.
(v) Reclaimed Water

The volume of water predicted to be captured and treated from
plumbing systems from reclaimed water, if any. This includes all
municipally provided Reclaimed Water and any treated greywater and
blackwater, where permitted. Water from cooling towers, condensate
capture and fire system testing is calculated separately (see below). A
description of designated uses and levels of treatment must be
included.
(vi) Condensate and Bleed-off Capture
The amount of water predicted to be reclaimed and stored or treated
for higher reuse from cooling coil condensate and cooling tower
bleed-off, where installed.
(vii) Fire System Test Water Collection and Reuse

The volume of water predicted to be captured from fire safety tests or
saved from testing mechanisms that do not expel water. A description
of the storage facilities (including sizes) and/or testing mechanisms
must be included.
(viii) Vehicle and Bin Wash

The volume of water predicted to be used for any dedicated bin or
vehicle wash areas, if any.
(ix) Landscaping
The amount of water predicted for irrigation. Where there is no
landscaping requiring irrigation, this is excluded from the calculation.
Groundwater is a limited resource and should not be used. Any use of
groundwater cannot be deducted from a project s potable water use
requirements and makes the project ineligible for any points under
Credit PW-1.
(x) Cooling Towers

The amount of water used for cooling towers (heat rejection), where
installed.
(xi) District Cooling Water
The amount of water used for District Cooling (heat rejection), where
connected- apportioned by average cooling load and conditioned
area.

Achievement

Conditional Design Provide a completed Water Calculator Spreadsheet and Summary
report explaining the site's water systems design and use including
but not limited to the following:
Brief narrative describing all onsite water conservation
strategies and how the water model was used to make
decisions regarding the project design.
Complete calculations for each item required in the water
model, showing total water use and savings for each item.
See Calculations and Methodology section below for more
details.
All documentation required for each item in the water
model, as noted below.
The report must be organised by items in the Water Calculator, with
documentation for each item including specifications of fittings,
equipment and schedule of consumption clearly tabbed and
matching data in the water calculator.
(i) Fixtures and Fittings

Extracts from specifications detailing all fittings and
fixtures showing fittings and/or flow management
systems are specified to deliver or use no more than
flow or delivery rates shown in Appendix 1 Appliances,
Equipment and Facilities and Appendix 2 for Fittings.
(ii) Appliances
Extracts from specifications detailing all appliances
showing compliance with Appendix 1 Appliances,
Equipment and Facilities.
(iii) Pools and Spas
Extracts from specifications for all water use parameters
for all pools and spas, including volume, filtration
system and cover (if present).
Plans showing location of the pool/spa with details of
any cover/enclosure.
(iv) Stormwater/Rainwater Capture
Short narrative describing all rooftop rainwater and
site-wide stormwater capture features and calculations
demonstrating the predicted quantities for rainwater
and stormwater to be captured and reused (see
Calculation and Methodology section).
Relevant plans and specifications extracts in support of
the calculations undertaken.
(v) Reclaimed Water
Short narrative describing the uses of reclaimed water
on site.
Where using Reclaimed Water from an offsite facility,
provide contract extracts or a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) describing conditions of access
to the Reclaimed Water and parameters around
volumes of water to be provided, if any.
Plans and specification extracts showing details of the
capacity of the treatment system, level of treatment
provided and connections to points of reuse.
For projects using reclaimed water (except condensate reuse):

Written approval in principle from Abu Dhabi
Regulations and Standards Bureau (RSB).
Full water quality report based on RSB Wastewater
Residuals Reuse Regulations (Draft) March 2009
(WWRRR Draft: 2009).
Drawings of fail-safe mechanism to the sewer main.
Copy of contract for ongoing monitoring and
maintenance of the treatment system.
(vi) Condensate and Bleed-off Capture
Brief narrative describing the mechanisms by which
collected condensate and bleed-off will be reused and
the relevant water quality control system to deliver
water of suitable quality for intended use
Specification or schedule extracts listing the
parameters of the HVAC and heat rejection systems.
Drawings of the collection system for capturing and
transporting condensate generated from cooling
systems and bleed off from cooling towers.
Calculations of the annual quantities of condensate
and bleed-off production, based on the system
parameters provided above.
(vii) Fire System Test Water Collection and Reuse

Brief narrative of the storage facilities and/or testing
mechanism, including calculations used to determine
the size of storage facilities, if appropriate.
Drawings and specification extracts in support of the
calculations provided above.
(viii) Vehicle and Bin Wash
Brief narrative describing the location of vehicle and
bin wash facilities, connections to recycled water
system (if appropriate) and calculations for the
predicted volume of water to be used.
Drawing(s) showing the connections to the recycled
water/Reclaimed Water system, if appropriate.
(ix) Landscaping
Site landscaping plan, including plant types and areas.
Specification extracts and drawings detailing the
irrigation system used with supporting supplier data
sheets.
Calculations showing the amount of water to be used
for landscape irrigation purposes.
Drawing(s) showing the connections to the recycled
water /Reclaimed Water system if appropriate
(x) Cooling Towers
Specification extracts and manufacturer data sheets.
Calculation of annual water usage.
Details showing number of concentration cycles and
water treatment requirements and schedule.

Design Rating An updated Water Calculator and report on the site's water use As-
Built including but not limited to the following:
Brief narrative describing all onsite water conservation
strategies and how the Water Calculator was used to make
decisions regarding the project design to end of
construction.
Complete updated calculations for each item required in the
Water Calculator, showing total water use and savings for
each major water use. See Calculations and Methodology
section below for more details.
All documentation required for each item in the water
model, as noted below.
The updated report must include the Water Calculator and be

organised by item as per the Calculator, with documentation for
each item including technical data sheets of fittings, equipment and
facilities, all clearly tabbed.
Credit Submission: Living Rating Submission utilises Design Rating Submission.

Living Rating
Calculations and To calculate the project s predicted water use savings over a Base
Methodology Case building:
1. Determine the total amount of water used by the Base Case
building for all uses .[Figure#1]
2. Then determine the total amount of water used by the
project for all uses (two options available, A&B, to test
multiple scenarios).
3. Determine the amount of non-potable water that is used

(and subtract from 2 above to determine project potable
water use).
The difference between 1 and 3 is the total potable water savings for
the project.
The above steps are automatically calculated by the Water

Calculator. The calculator uses a number of defaults for determining
the Base Case, some of which can then be altered to determine
project water savings. A number of default factors remain the same
as they related to usage patterns which are not changed by building
infrastructure alone.
Base Case Building:

To calculate the Base Case water consumption the calculator
requests the following information to be entered:
1. Project areas. For Office areas this is Net Lettable Area
(NLA) in m2. For Retail and Residential areas this is Gross
Floor Area (GFA) in m2. In addition the number of
apartments, and their size, is also required to be entered for
residential facilities.
In addition the total area of roof (as well as type, chosen
from a drop-down menu), hardstand and landscaping area is
required. The roof and hardstand areas are used to
calculated the potential for rainwater/stormwater collection
(combining run-off coefficient and annual rainfall). The
landscape area is used to calculate landscape water usage,
based on a default usage.
2. Pools & Water Features. The total volume (kl) of pools and
water features is required, as well as determination whether
they are covered/uncovered (selected from a drop down
menu). The calculator will determine annual water loss
based on this data.
3. Heat Rejection Water. Heat rejection water covers the use
of cooling towers/district cooling for the project. The type of
system is chosen from a drop down menu and a calculation
undertaken based on building type, area and default water
usage numbers.
Project Design Case:
The WATER CALCULATION worksheet provides for the calculation

of two project scenarios Option A and Option B. The project
calculations are undertaken as follows:
Fixtures. Water use from fixtures is dictated by individual

fixture efficiencies that are listed on the FIXTURES
worksheet.
Appliances. Water efficiency of appliances provided by the

project can also be reflected in the WATER CALCULATION
worksheet. Appliances covered include dishwashers and
washing machines.
Pools/Spas and Water Features. Reduction in water

consumption can be achieved through reducing the Loss
Factor. Projects will be required to provide calculations and
technical details on how this reduced loss factor can be
achieved.
Fire System Test Water. Water usage from tests and their
frequency can be changed by the project. Evidence and
calculations will need to be provided to show how any
proposed reductions are achieved.
Vehicle Bin Washing. Total numbers of bins and cars,

washing frequency and water used per wash can all be
altered in the calculator. Calculations and evidence will be
required by the project to justify changes.
Landscaping. Projects are able to classify landscaping areas
as either high use, medium use, medium-low use, low use
or no irrigation to reflect the landscaping proposed for the
project.
Alternative Water Sources. Calculate the total amount of

condensate/rainwater/onsite treated waste
water/groundwater/fire system water/municipal reclaimed
water used in the project. Onsite treated waste water
includes both greywater and blackwater. Greywater
includes all water from bathroom sinks, showers, laundries,
cooling tower bleed off, fire system test water. Blackwater is
all water from toilets, urinals, dishwashers and kitchen
sinks.
Drawings of the plumbing systems must be included
showing where relevant the separate lines for grey and/or
blackwater and/or reclaimed water and their separate storage
and treatment areas.
Clearly indicate where the treated water will be reused
onsite and provide a schedule showing the proposed water
quality level to be delivered in accordance with the RSB
WWRRR Draft 2009.
Determining the project s performance:
The SUMMARY sheet in the Water Calculator automatically

generates summary results for the project, including the % potable
water reduction.
Emergency Override:
Projects treating blackwater and/or greywater and/or using
Reclaimed Water and condensate must have an emergency
override system to divert flow to the municipal sewer main
and be licensed by the RSB.
All water supply systems that use non-potable water, must
have an emergency mains potable water backup with
backflow prevention devices.
Related Resources Pearls Design System NB-PW-r3 Water Calculator

and References
PW-r1 Potable Water Conservation: Minimum
Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
PW-1: Water Conservation Improvement
PW-2: Water Generation
PW-3: Reduced Carbon Intensity of Water
Pearls Design System PW-r1 Water Calculator Spreadsheet
PW-1: Improved Potable Water Credit Points
Available: 22
Conservation
Intent To reward the reduction of potable water consumption for interior and
exterior uses through efficient building design, building systems,
landscaping and substitution with reclaimed water.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate through the water model created for PW-r3 that the
building has achieved the following reduction in potable water use
over the Benchmark Building calculations from the Pearls NB Water
Calculator:
7 CREDIT POINTS = 35% reduction
2 ADDITIONAL POINTS: Are available at each tier above where the

landscaped area constitutes 10% of the site or more (at a minimum
size of 1000 m2),
AND
at least 20% of the overall potable water reduction is attributable to the
reduction in landscape uses.
Groundwater is a limited resource and should not be used. Any use of

groundwater cannot be deducted from a project s potable water use
requirements and makes the project ineligible for any points under
Credit PW-1.
There are fourteen levels of achievement. Two Additional Credit

Points are available.
Points will be awarded as follows:
ALL TYPES
7 - 20 Achieve a 35% - 100% reduction in potable water use over
a baseline building.
2 - Demonstrate at least 20% of the
potable water reduction is from a reduction in landscape
uses
Design Rating
uses
Living Rating
uses

Conditional Design
Rating Summary results of the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly
demonstrating through reporting from the Calculator and narrative, the
volume of potable water (in percentage) to be saved by this project
over the Benchmark Building.
All Credit Submission requirements from PW-r3 must be complete in

order to qualify for this credit.
Where the additional points for water savings through landscaping are
being claimed, provide the following:
Reporting from the Water Calculator demonstrating that the
water consumption minimised through efficient landscape and
irrigation design accounts for a minimum of 20% of the overall
water reduction claimed by the project.
Site plan marked-up to clearly indicate the size of the
landscaped area and its proportion of the total project site.
Reporting of the results of improved water conservation in net
potable water consumption savings/day over the Benchmark
Building.

Design Rating
Updated summary results of the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly
volume of potable water (in percentage) to be saved by the constructed
project over the Benchmark Building.
Reporting from the Water Calculator demonstrating that the
water consumption minimised through efficient landscape and
irrigation design accounts for a minimum of 20% of the overall
water reduction claimed by the project.
As Built Site plan marked-up to clearly indicate the size of the
Building.

Living Rating Audit report comparing simulated building performance from
Water Calculator against utilities billing actual performance
for all primary meters Where consumption is sourced from
sub-meters actual consumption is to be interpolated from sub
meter readings. Data to separate:
o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
AND
operation is restored to approved Design Rating consumption
levels.
Reporting interpolated from Utilities billing demonstrating that
the water consumption minimised through efficient landscape
and irrigation design accounts for a minimum of 20% of the
overall water reduction claimed by the project.
As Built Site plan marked-up to clearly indicate the size of the
Building from Water Calculator results in Design Stage.
Calculations and As per PW-r1 Water Model

Methodology:
Related Resources Pearls Design System NB-PW-r3 Water Calculator
and References:
Code requirement: Minimised Water Use
Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
PW-r3: Water Model
PW-2: Net Positive Water
PW-2: Net Positive Water Credit Points
Available: 10
Intent To reward the onsite treatment of non-

potable water, including Reclaimed Water
and condensate water and by using
innovative condensation technologies to
create a net positive production of water
onsite.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the following reduction in water use over a baseline
building, based on the water model created for PW-r3, as follows:
2 CREDIT POINTS = 105%

There are five levels of achievement.
ALL TYPES
2 - 10 Achieve a 105% - 125% reduction in potable water use
over a baseline building.
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design
Rating Summary results of the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly
volume of potable water (in percentage) to be generated by this project
over the Benchmark Building.


Design Rating
Updated summary results of the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly
volume of potable water (in percentage) to be saved by the constructed
project over the Benchmark Building.

o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
AND
Calculations and As per PW-r1 Water Model

Methodology Reclaimed Water is considered for the purposes of this credit to be an
input, whereas if treated to a level suitable for purposed other than
irrigation, is considered to be generated water (output) .
Related Resources PW-r1 Potable Water Conservation: Minimum

and References Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
PW-r3: Water Model
PW-1: Potable Water Conservation: Improvement
Pearls Design System NB -PW-r1 Water Calculator Excel Spreadsheet
PW-3: Reduced Carbon Impact of Water Credit Points
Available: 5
Intent To reward projects that minimise potable water use and select the most
greenhouse-efficient water, wastewater and reclaimed water treatment
systems, thereby reducing the energy use and greenhouse gas
emissions associated with the production, treatment, storage and
transport of water.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the reduced greenhouse impact of both potable and total
water use of the project compared to the baseline building, as follows:

There are four levels of achievement.
ALL TYPES
2 Achieve a 10% reduction in the greenhouse gas impact of
water use
water use
water use
water use
Design Rating
water use
water use
water use
water use
Living Rating
water use
water use
water use
water use
Conditional Design
Rating Results of the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly demonstrating
through reporting from the Calculator and Calculations using Energy
Factors in Appendix 4, the reduction in carbon content of water (in
percentage) used by this project compared to the Benchmark Building.


Design Rating
Updated Calculations from the Water Calculator from PW-r3, clearly
demonstrating the reduction in carbon content of water (in percentage)
achieved by the constructed project over the Benchmark Building.

interpolated from sub meter readings prior to calculating the in
carbon content of water and consequent percentage savings.
Data to separate:
o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
AND
If the carbon content of water in the building is not as
Calculations and Attribute each water source with the appropriate greenhouse factor
Methodology then multiply by the total volume of each consumed flow as follows:
i) Potable water from Appendix 4

ii) Reclaimed Water from Appendix 4
iii) Onsite wastewater treatment (including water defined as
greywater) to be provided by project
iv) Onsite condensate treatment to be provided by project

v) Onsite Reclaimed Water upgrade treatment to be provided
by project.
vi) Add greenhouse impacts for items i)-v) together and deduct
the total from a total calculated for the Baseline Building.
Using a similar method. Divide the difference by the total from
the Baseline Building and express as a % saving.
vii) Note: The Baseline Building greenhouse impact is to include
the energy factor for Abu Dhabi mains water and RW water
supply from Appendix 4.
Related Resources Code requirement: Minimised Water Use

and References Appendix 1, Appendix 2 and Appendix 4
PW-r1: Water Model
PW-1: Reduced Potable Water Consumption
PW-2: Water Generation
PW-4: Indoor Water Meters Credit Points
Available: 2
Intent To enable the ongoing monitoring and management of indoor water

use.
Credit Requirements 1 CREDIT POINT = is awarded when it is demonstrated that

water flow measuring devices are installed to record all major water
uses (exceeding 2% annual consumption), including but not limited to:
Offices and Retail
Domestic hot water
Cooling towers
Rainwater tank top-up and usage from tank
Water features
Reused water systems.
Residential
Individual apartments
Shared pool/spa/sauna and laundry facilities
Domestic hot water
Cooling towers
Rainwater tank top-up and usage from tank
Water features
Reused water systems.
ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINT = is awarded where the above point

is achieved, AND it is demonstrated that all water meters are linked to
the BMS to manage and monitor water use and major water leaks
within the water distribution systems (including potable water,
wastewater greywater/blackwater, Reclaimed Water and
condensate). This included all exterior and landscape meters installed
per the Exterior Water Meters code requirement.
The system must also raise an alarm whenever any unexplained or

abnormal water flow rate or overall consumption is detected, including
but not limited to:
Daily rate of consumption exceeding 20% more than the

average daily rate (seasonally adjusted).
Increases in cooling tower make-up water when the system is

not operating.
Lack of a nil use one minute (or more) period in any 24-hour
period.
There is one level of achievement. One Additional Credit Point is

available.
ALL TYPES
1 Install water meters on all major water uses
1 link all meters to BMS
Design Rating
Living Rating

Rating Requirements, including a schedule showing the number of
meters to be installed and the areas served by each meter and
whether it is to be connected to the BMS.
Drawings or specifications indicating the locations of water
flow measuring devices.
Where the additional point is being claimed:

BMS point schedule showing the water meter connections.
Description of the alarm system functionality.

Requirements, including a schedule showing the number of
meters to be installed and the areas served by each meter and
whether it is to be connected to the BMS.
As-built drawings indicating the locations of water flow
measuring devices.

BMS point schedule showing the water meter connections.
Description of the alarm system functionality.

Living Rating No submittal required for Living Rating.
Reports of any instances where meters have been shown to be

faulty or the system has raises an alarm relating to unexplained
or abnormal water consumption detected in accordance with
the Credit Requirements.
If meter/s have been shown to be faulty or the alarm has been
raised, rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation is
Calculations and Annual consumption is to be sourced from the Water Calculator.

Methodology
Related Resources Code Requirement: External Water Meters

and References LB-38: Sustainability Communication
PW-5: Water Use Reporting Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To encourage building managers and designers to monitor, collect and

report detailed information on water consumption models and actual
usage to a central database.
Credit Requirements 1 CREDIT POINT = Is awarded when a written commitment

from the building owner to supply the project s predicted and actual
water consumption data to a central PDS database is demonstrated.
There is only one level of achievement.
ALL TYPES
1 Owner commitment to report water consumption data
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design
Rating Owner to provide a copy of the written commitment,
including specific time frames, to forward the water model
created for credit PW-r3 as well as all future water monitoring
and building use patterns to the central PDS database on an
ongoing annual basis
Where the project is providing a commissioning report as part

of credits LB-41 and LB-42, all summary, quarterly and final
commissioning reports on the performance of all water-related
building services are considered part of the data that must be
submitted to the PDS database. All reported information is
confidential and any published data will be free of identifiers.

Design Rating
A copy of the Conditional Design stage Water Calculator
created for credit PW-r3 as well as an As Built Water
Calculator, report comparing and explaining any differences
between the two as well as commitment by any changed
owner to continue to send the data to the central PDS
database on an ongoing annual basis
Where the project is providing a Final Tuning report as part of
credits LB-41 and LB-42, all summary, quarterly and final
submitted to the PDS database. All reported information is
confidential and any published data will be free of identifiers.

Living Rating
Submission of the Living Stage audit report required under
PW-r3 as well as commitment by any changed owner to
continue to send the data to the central PDS database on an
Where the project is providing a Living Stage commissioning

report as part of credits LB-41 and LB-42, all summary,
quarterly and final commissioning reports on the performance
of all water-related building services are considered part of the
data that must be submitted to the PDS database. All reported
information is confidential and any published data will be free
of identifiers.
Calculations and Provide a copy of the written commitment, including specific time
Methodology frames, to forward the water model created for credit PW-r3 as well as
all future water monitoring and building use patterns to a central
database on an ongoing annual basis
Where the project is providing a commissioning report as part of
submitted to the PDS database. All reported information is confidential
and any published data will be free of identifiers.
Related Resources Code requirement: External Water Meters

and References LB-38: Sustainability Communication
PW-4a: Water Management: Indoor Water Use
PW-6: Stormwater Credit Points
Available: 4
Intent To increase the awareness of the importance of stormwater flows and

quality even in Abu Dhabi s climate and improve actual stormwater
quality and reduce peak stormwater flows draining from the project
site.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the project design achieves the following
performance related to its stormwater run-off:
80% of total suspended solids (or < 50 mg/l effluent

concentration)
50% reduction in Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) value
after five days BOD5 (or < 50 mg/l effluent concentration)
Minimum 80% reduction in total heavy metals
Minimum 95% removal of litter (gross pollutants, >1mm)
Minimum 90% removal of hydrocarbons.
2 CREDIT POINTS = achieving above stormwater quality
ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS: Where the above requirements are

met, an additional 2 credit points are available, as follows:
1 CREDIT POINTS = stormwater flows are at or below pre-
development flow levels for a 2cm, 24-hour storm.
2 CREDIT POINTS = stormwater flows are 25% below pre-
development flow levels for a 2 cm, 24-hour storm.
Calculations must be prepared by a suitably qualified civil engineer.

There is one level of achievement. Two Additional Credit Points are

available.
ALL TYPES
2 Meet the stormwater performance levels in the Credit
Requirements
1 stormwater flows at or below pre-
development flows for a 2cm, 24-hour storm
2 - stormwater flows 25% below pre-
Design Rating
Requirements
Living Rating
Requirements

Conditional Design Summary Report describing the stormwater
Rating management/treatment features of the project.
Calculations that show total suspended solids, total nitrogen,
total phosphorous, litter and hydrocarbons in stormwater
leaving the site or values from literature demonstrating the
removal efficiencies for the strategies employed.
Calculations that show peak and annual stormwater flows from
the site pre- and post construction.
Specifications and drawings) in support of the above report and
calculations.
Where landscape-based treatment is used, provide calculations
showing the required amount of bioretention area and site plans
indicating the total area dedicated to bioretention and
treatment.

Design Rating Summary Report describing the stormwater
management/treatment features of the project.
Calculations that show total suspended solids, total nitrogen,
total phosphorous, litter and hydrocarbons in stormwater
leaving the site or values from literature demonstrating the
removal efficiencies for the strategies employed.
Calculations that show peak and annual stormwater flows from
the site pre- and post construction.
As-built drawings in support of the above report and
calculations.
Manufacturer data sheets for all relevant components (e.g.
filtration devices)
Where landscape-based treatment is used, provide calculations
showing the required amount of bioretention area and site plans
indicating the total area dedicated to bioretention and
treatment.

Living Rating Summary Report describing the operation and success of the
stormwater management/treatment features of the project.
Field measurements that show total suspended solids, total
nitrogen, total phosphorous, litter and hydrocarbons in
stormwater leaving the site meet the credit requirements.
Where landscape-based treatment is used, provide Photographs
of the bioretention area and site plans indicating the location
and direction of photographs of bioretention treatment area.
AND
operation is restored to Design Rating functionality levels.
Calculations and To be provided by the civil engineer.

Methodology
Civil Engineer CV: One-page CV showing qualifications, professional
registration and recent similar experience including their specific role
in the projects referenced.
Related Resources Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, www.ead.gov.ae

and References CSIRO Urban Stormwater Best Practice Environmental Management
Guidelines (2006)
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RE-r1: Minimum Energy Conservation Requirement
Intent To ensure all buildings meet minimum requirements to reduce energy

demand from their operations.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that the building meets the energy performance
requirements as follows:
Minimum building envelope specifications:
Roofs and skylight support structures:
Minimum assembly heat transfer co-efficient (U value) of 0.2
W/m2K.
Above-grade walls and opaque assemblies:
Minimum heat transfer co-efficient (U value) of 0.51 W/m2K.
Skylights maximum 5% of gross floor area. (does not apply
to retail buildings).
Below-grade walls:
Below-grade walls to occupied spaces should provide for a
minimum heat transfer co-efficient (U value) of 1.00 W/m2K.
Windows and skylights:
Less than or equal to U value of 1.5 W/m2K
Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC )of 0.45
Less than or equal to U value of 3.0 W/m2K
The average for the façade should be no more than 1.65 W/m2K.
all combined glass and opaque assemblies to
have air tightness greater than 9 m3/hr/m2 façade at 100kPa.
For building shading requirements, see Pearls Requirement: Cool

Building Strategies.
Minimum HVAC, hot water and equipment specifications to be in

accordance with ASHRAE90.1:2007 clauses 6, 7, 8 and 10 and all
2008 and subsequent addenda.
Lighting power density to be 30% better than ASHRAE90.1:2007

clause 9 and all 2008 and subsequent Addenda.
20% improvement over Budget Building performance demonstrated by

the energy simulation model as described in credit RE-r6 Energy
Model.

Achievement
Conditional Design Prescriptive Requirement
Rating Architectural drawings and specification extracts together with
a summary report detailing performance properties of all
building elements mentioned above.
Technical data sheets for all prescribed equipment and
systems including calculations for façade U-value and lighting
power density.
Report summarising how the ASHRAE requirements have been
achieved.
Extract of the façade specification detailing the air tightness
and demonstrating the requirement for façade testing on
completion.
Summary report detailing results of completed energy model showing
how much less final energy consumption is compared to the Budget
Building and including the consequent GHGs based on all fuel sources
and primary energy consumption of each fuel used.
The report must summarise the parameters used in the model including
façade performance, occupant density, internal loads, operational and
occupancy schedules.

Design Rating Prescriptive Requirement
As-built architectural drawings and specification extracts
together with a summary report detailing performance
properties of all building elements mentioned above.
Technical data sheets for all prescribed equipment and
systems including calculations for façade U-value and lighting
power density.
achieved.
Report on results for air tightness and façade testing on
completion.
Summary report detailing results of completed energy model showing
how much less final energy consumption is compared to the Budget
Building and including the consequent GHGs based on all fuel sources
and primary energy consumption of each fuel used.
The report must summarise the parameters used in the model including
façade performance, occupant density, internal loads, operational and
occupancy schedules.
The same report that was submitted for the Conditional Design Rating
may be resubmitted as long as there have been no changes to the
design.
Living Rating Prescriptive Requirement
Updated As-built architectural drawings and specification
extracts together with a summary report detailing performance
properties of all building elements mentioned above.
Technical data sheets for any changed prescribed equipment
and systems
achieved.
The same report that was submitted for the Design Rating may be
resubmitted as long as there have been no changes to the building.
Audit report comparing utilities billing against actual
sourced from sub-meters actual energy consumption is to be
o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
o All major individual energy uses as per RE-r3.
AND
If the energy consumption of the building is not operating as
Calculations and Prescriptive Requirement

Methodology U-values of materials proposed can vary by up to 5%.
Air tightness performance data, based on 4 m slab-to-slab heights, if

slab heights vary, pro-rata calculations are to be submitted.
Where balconies are inset into building facades and are above
occupied space, they should be considered as roofs.
Please refer to RE-r6 Energy Model.
Living Rating stage audit report may be provided by appropriately

qualified mechanical consultant, including a company involved in the
the design team.
Related Resources www.ashrae.org ASHRAE 90.1: 2007 plus user manual and all
and References addenda and supplements
Requirement
RE-r2: Energy Metering
Intent To encourage the provision of metering facilities that allow the energy
performance of the building to be recorded and monitored to allow
future improvement and understanding of the use of energy in
buildings.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate all individual occupancies and floor plates as well as all
major electrical uses over 100 kVa (e.g. HVAC equipment, process
loads such as pools and large equipment) are sub-metered and linked
to the building management system.
No individual meter is to serve more than 200 kVA.

Achievement

Conditional Design Extracts from specifications or drawings clearly indicating the
Rating extent and locations of all metering.

Design Rating As-built drawings clearly indicating the extent and locations
of all metering.
Credit Submission: No submittal required for Living Rating.

Living Rating

Methodology

and References
Requirement
Re-r3: Cool Building Strategies
Intent To reduce heat build-up in urban areas and lower building cooling
requirements.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the project employs building design features that serve to
minimise internal building temperatures:
Use materials with a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 29 and

emittance of 0.8 for building roof, walls and any other surfaces with
heat retention capability not shaded by external shading requirements.
Provide external shading to building façade (opaque and glazed)

capable of providing the following shade levels between 21 April and
21 October between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm, based on solar
sweep throughout the day:
South 90%
East and West 75%
North 95%
Other aspects 80% for all faces.
Living (green) roofs can contribute to this percentage only if non-

potable water is used for irrigation and soil is shaded by mulch and/or
landscape planting with projected shade cover of more than 75%.

Achievement

Conditional Design Drawings of the façade and shading devices including
Rating materials.
Report including a detailed hour-by-hour summary and model
snapshots of each elevation by hour and day for summer and
winter solstice and one equinox.
Sunpath diagram model setup to include surrounding solar
obstructions including adjoining buildings, structures and
approved future developments.

Balconies generating projected shade can be included in the shading
calculations.

Design Rating As-built drawings of the façade and shading devices including
materials.
Report including photographs of key elevations at 9.00am,
11.00am 1.00pm, 3.00pm and 5.00pm for available summer
and winter solstice and equinox as possible given completion
program of building
Report also to include surrounding photographs of solar
approved future developments and compared to original
modelled obstructions.

Balconies generating projected shade can be included in the shading
calculations.

Living Rating Report including photographs of key elevations at 9.00am,
11.00am 1.00pm, 3.00pm and 5.00pm for summer and winter
solstice and equinox.
Report also to include surrounding photographs of solar
approved future developments and compared to original
modelled obstructions. If there are no changes from Design
Rating stage this aspect of the report can be resubmitted.
Calculations and External Shading Percentage Calculation:

Methodology
A façade is considered to be within one of the major aspect
categories shown if it falls within 15 degrees of one of the
cardinal compass points (i.e. N, S, E or W).
Calculate the daily average shaded areas for 21 April and 21
July and prepare a summary report based on the following
methodology:
o Calculate the shade percentage by measuring the total
shaded area of each elevation at each whole hour
between the times specified.
o Compare shaded and unshaded proportions of walls
and windows to conditioned spaces at each whole
hour and convert to a percentage. Add the
percentages and divide by nine hour.
o The percentages are to be calculated based on
8.00am to 6.00pm business hours.
o Calculate simple average of the two nominated days
shaded areas assessments. This figure must exceed the
minimum requirements identified above.

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Requirement
RE-r4: Energy Efficient Appliances
Intent To minimise the energy consumed by common building appliances.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that all developer installed appliances meet or exceed the
top 25% Energy Star or other recognised appliance rating system
performance in their ratings category. Standard appliances to be
documented include but are not limited to:
Office
Dishwashers
Boiling and chilled water dispensers units.
Retail
Commercial dishwasher for each food service tenant.
Residential
Dishwashers
Clothes Washing machines, clothes dryers or washer/dryers
Refrigerators and/or freezers.

Achievement

Conditional Design Summary list of all appliances to be installed in the building,
Rating including quantity, manufacturer and model.
Manufacturer information regarding appliance energy use or
proof of certification by Energy Star programme or equivalent.

Design Rating Summary list of all appliances installed in the building,
including quantity, manufacturer and model.
Manufacturer information regarding appliance energy use or
proof of certification by Energy Star programme or equivalent.
Credit Submission: There is no Living Rating submission.

Living Rating
Calculations and Recognised appliance rating systems include but are not necessarily
Methodology limited to:
Energy Star (USA, EU, Australia, New Zealand)

MEPS (Australia)
Green Tick Singapore.
Appliances specified above relate only to those items installed within
the building contract as follows:
Residential to each apartment or tenancy

Office to each 1000 m2 of occupied space
Retail to each tenancy identified as a food outlet.
Related Resources www.energystar.gov

and References www.energyrating.gov.au
www.clasponline.org
Requirement
RE-r5: Ozone Impacts of Refrigerants
and Fire Systems
Intent To eliminate the impact of building operations on the ozone layer.
Credit Requirements Refrigerants

Demonstrate that all refrigerants to be installed throughout the building
life have a low ozone depleting potential (ODP). Where refrigerants
have an ODP greater than zero a refrigerant leak detection system
must be installed.
Leak detection systems must contain refrigerants in a moderately
airtight enclosure and be installed in high-risk parts of the plant. There
must also be an automatic refrigerant pump down to a heat exchanger
or dedicated storage tanks with isolation valves.
Refrigerants with an ODP of greater than 0.041 are not permitted even
with leak detection systems.
Leak detection systems must be designed by qualified mechanical

engineers.
Fire suppression systems

Demonstrate that all gaseous fire suppression systems to be installed in
the building have a zero low ozone depleting potential (ODP).

Achievement
Credit Submission Provide the following documentation:

Requirements.
Specification extracts for all proposed refrigerants and gaseous
fire suppression systems including ODP impact.
System specification for leak detection system where installed
and consultant report demonstrating compliance with credit
requirements.
Draft content for inclusion for building owner and occupant
manuals.
CV of the engineer responsible for the design of the leak
detection system.

Requirements.
Manufacturer data sheets for all installed refrigerants and
gaseous fire suppression systems including ODP impact.
As Built system specification for leak detection system where
installed and consultant report demonstrating compliance with
credit requirements.
Final content for inclusion for building owner and occupant
manuals.
detection system.

Living Rating Manufacturer data sheets for any changes to installed
refrigerants and gaseous fire suppression systems including
ODP impact.
individual Leak Detection system continues to operate as
intended.
OR
Report demonstrating the ongoing successful operation of the
Leak Detection system.
AND
If the Leak Detection system does not operate as intended,
rectification work undertaken to ensure the operation is
detection system.
Calculations and Where there is no gaseous fire suppression system, credit points can be
Methodology awarded if a statement from the fire designer that no fire suppression
system is intended or needed to be installed is provided.

and References
Requirement
RE-r6: Energy Model
Intent To create a decision-support tool to aid the project team in making

informed decisions about the options, implications and benefits of
various aspects of the building design and systems as well as energy
use and supply options.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate through either of the following methods, the predicted
building performance on an annual basis through dynamic energy
simulation of the designed building.
Budget Building Comparison Method
Compare the performance of the building to a base case simulation

(Budget Building) as per ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 and
Addenda, using the minimum acceptable standards for plant and
equipment, building fabric and control performance for the building
and its location and additional requirements shown in Calculation and
Methodology.
The output of the model will be a percent improvement in both energy

usage and kg of C02e/m2/annum of the Proposed Building over the
Budget Building.
Fixed Benchmark Method
Compare performance of the Proposed Building to the GHG

benchmarks per m2 for each building type as per Appendix 4:
The performance of the building must be calculated using the

schedules per ASHRAE90.1:2007 Schedule G using the Appendix 4
benchmarks instead of the ASHRAE Benchmark in the calculation
method in clause G1.2. The output of the model will be a percent
improvement in both energy use and in kg of C02e/m2/annum over the
benchmark target and declared separately in C02e/m2/annum
generated by fossil fuels vs renewable fuels.

Achievement

Conditional Design
Rating Summary Report detailing the energy simulation per ASHRAE Standard
90.1:2007 providing clear breakdowns of all major energy loads and
percentage attributable to passive design aspects.
Design Rating
Summary Report detailing the energy simulation per ASHRAE Standard
90.1:2007 providing clear breakdowns of all major energy loads and
percentage attributable to passive design aspects.

Living Rating
Updated summary Report detailing the energy simulation per ASHRAE
Standard 90.1:2007 providing clear comparisons of energy modelling
results to utilities billing breakdowns from RE-r1 of all major energy
loads and percentage attributable to passive design aspects.
Calculations and Climate Zone: Use Climate Zone 1A Very Hot- Humid as per ASHRAE
Methodology Standard 90.1:2007.
BUILDING TYPE
Item Office Res Retail
Common lighting Y Y Y
Tenant lighting N Y N
HVAC to common space Y Y Y
AC to tenant space Y Y Y
Ventilation to tenant space Y Y Y

(base-building systems, i.e.
toilet exhaust)
Vertical transportation Y Y Y
Domestic hot water Y Y Y
Water treatment and pumping Y Y Y
Carpark ventilation and Y Y Y
lighting
Tenant equipment N N N
Renewable energy (base Y Y Y
building)
Irrigation Y Y Y
Inclusions in Model
The energy model must include any item that is

normally connected to a base-building switchboard, so that the output
from the model provides realistic energy targets to help tune
operational activities.
Operational Schedules
Use 60 hours per week occupancy (100%) over a

six-day week and 65 hours per week HVAC and lighting operation.
HVAC 60 hours, over seven days.
Office and Retail: Adopt the schedules relating to how the building is
likely to be operated. If unknown, use default of 60 hours per week
occupancy (100%) over a six-day week and 65 hours per week HVAC
and lighting operation. If the schedules show less than 40 hours or
more than 60 hours then rationale should be detailed.
HVAC 60 hours, over seven days.
Budget Building Method: HVAC System Performance Specifications

The Budget Building HVAC system condenser cooling source shall be
as per ASHRAE 90.1:2007 Figure 11.3.2.
Internal Heat Load (to determine HVAC energy consumption)

Internal load on the air-conditioning system is to be
based on lighting loads internal equipment and expected
occupant density nominally 15 m2 per person)
Task Office Retail Res
Lighting 12 W/m2 Tenant: 18 8 W/m2

W/m2
General: 16
W/m2
Equipment 8 w/m2 - 20 W/m2
Occupants 15 m2/person 5 m2/person 30 m2/person
Budget Building Comparison
Water Treatment System

To be considered in proposed building case, but not in budget building
model.
Vertical Transportation and Horizontal Travelators

Budget building is to assume use of a 5 kWh/m2 base load for vertical
transportation and travelators.
Proposed project to be based on this 5 kWh/m2 benchmark, but

adapted to reflect improved motor efficiencies, savings due to
destination control and energy regeneration (as applicable), control
strategies and other efficiencies to be demonstrated in the summary
report.
Both Methods
Renewable Energy:
Where renewable energy is exported to grid and a net surplus
exists, the energy exported is offsetting mains electricity GHGs
and this can be included in the model.
Any export is offsetting power imported at another stage until
the project becomes a net exporter.
Carbon Offsets:
For offsite generation potential, the system must be capable of meeting
Kyoto Protocol (or its successor) compliance under the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) requirements as defined in Article 12
of the Protocol or meet one of the following voluntary scheme
standards:
The UK Carbon Trust
The Gold Standard
British Standards Institution Standard PAS 2050
The model can include either site-based energy generation or, where
there is a minimum operational carbon reduction of 50% by the
building, the purchase of Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) can be
used from any scheme complying with the above standards. The
greenhouse benefit of purchasing CERs can be included in the model;
however, it must be evenly distributed over a 20-year period.
District Cooling
District cooling system energy inputs should be considered in the same
way as a stand alone building HVAC system allowing for the total
cooling load times the whole system net efficiency (COP) as supplied
by the District cooling system operator. Where this is not available
assume minimum system COP of 3.2 as required by Credit
Requirements for RE-r7 District Cooling.
Simulation software
Software used shall meet either IEA - BesTest standard or
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2001 Standard Method of Test for the
Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programme.
Related Resources International Energy Agency Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST)
and References: and Diagnostic Method NREL/TP-472-6132 February 1995
International Energy Agency Building Energy Simulation Test and
Diagnostic Method for Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
Equipment Models (HVAC BESTEST) NREL/TP-550-30152 January
2002
http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/
http://www.carbontruststandard.com/
http://www.carbontruststandard.com/
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov
www.ashrae.org
Requirement
RE-r7: District Cooling System
Intent To encourage the use and operation of efficient district cooling as well
communication of the performance of systems over time.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that any District Cooling (DC) system proposed as part of
the project within which the site is located achieves a minimum
acceptable efficiency of the overall system and regularly declares its
system performance in a formal and open way. Show:
The DC system achieves the required minimum efficiencies
overall
Full insulation of distribution pipes, including underground
distribution line(s).
Operating Contracts that require operating companies to state
design coefficients of performance, and to provide annual
audited reports confirming attainment of those standards.

Achievement

Conditional Design Extracts from specifications requiring all distribution pipes to
Rating be insulated with material with a minimum R value of R1.0.
Extracts from operating agreements specifying the coefficient
of performance of the DC system and the requirement for
annual performance audits and reporting to PDS and other
relevant external agencies.

Design Rating Field audit report confirming all distribution pipes insulated
with material with a minimum R value of R1.0.
Statement from DC plant operator confirming the coefficient of
performance of the DC system and the commitment to
provision of annual performance audits and reporting to PDS
and other relevant external agencies.

Living Rating Statement from DC plant operator confirming the current
coefficient of performance of the DC system
and commitment to ongoing provision of annual performance
audits and reporting to PDS and other relevant external
agencies.
Calculations and DC systems that complies with the following technical specifications
Methodology are able to comply with this requirement:
All distribution pipes from the DC to the project and onsite are
insulated with material with a minimum R value of R1.0 or
geotechnical report provided showing alternative solution as
equal to or better overall system performance.
Extracts from operating agreements specifying the coefficient
of performance (COP) of the DC system and the requirement
for annual performance audits and declaration of ongoing
system COP on at least an annual basis.
District cooling (DC) plant: minimum COP of 3.25 (kW/ton =
0.775) for total cooling plant (including cooling towers and
primary pumps).
Thermal distribution system including pumping energy
maximum losses 5%.
COP is defined as net cooling energy exported from the plant over the
total electric power used by the plant at the utility electric meters or
total energy used from any fossil fuel source.
Related Resources
and References
RE-1: Improved Energy Conservation Credit Points
Available: 20
and Carbon Reduction
Intent To reward the reduction in energy consumption and carbon emissions

during building operation.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate a percentage reduction in energy consumption based on

comparison with a Budget Building OR an improvement over a
Benchmark performance in CO2e/m2 /annum, as follows:
Budget Building Comparison Fixed Benchmark Method

Method
4 CREDIT POINTS = 50% 4 CREDIT POINTS = 35% reduction

reduction 5 CREDIT POINTS = 40% reduction
reduction 17 CREDIT POINTS = 100%
reduction
reduction
reduction
reduction
ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Where energy savings can be attributed to

, additional points are available as
follows:
1 CREDIT POINT = 10% carbon reduction

2 CREDIT POINTS = 20% carbon reduction
3 CREDIT POINTS = 30% carbon reduction
Awarding Credit Awarding Credit Points

Points Credit Points are awarded at the Conditional Design, Design and
Living Rating Stages. Credit Points are the same for all Types.
There are 11 to 14 levels of achievement. Three Additional Credit

Points are available.
ALL TYPES
4 - 17 Budget Building Method: Achieve a 50% - 100% reduction
in carbon emissions over a baseline building
Fixed Benchmark Method: Achieve a 35% - 100%
reduction in carbon emission over a benchmark
performance
1 10% of carbon reduction is from
passive environmental design
2 - 20% of carbon reduction is from
Design Rating
Living Rating

Conditional Design
Rating A summary report of the dynamic energy simulation of the
designed building as per credit RE-r6 including additional
calculations to show GHG impacts of refrigerants and fire
systems included in overall calculation.
BMS point schedules
Passive Savings Calculations

Where additional credit points are being claimed for passive
environmental design, provide the following documentation:
Short report describing the design features included in the
project that meet the Credit Requirements, including
calculations showing the portion of the project's energy
savings that are attributed to the passive design features.
Relevant drawings that support the short report in
demonstrating how the project meets the Credit Requirements.
Renewable Energy inputs and Carbon Offsets
Summary analysis of the dynamic energy simulation model of
the designed building as per credit RE-r2 showing the
renewable energy generation capability of the projects systems
(onsite or offsite).
For site-based systems:
o Statement from the system design engineer stating that
the system as designed with all component
specification will be capable of delivering the
assumed annual average system performance relied
on in the model.
o CV of the systems design engineer.
For offsite systems:
o Copies of system certified emission reductions (CERs)
Certificate or Certificates from Approved voluntary
emission reduction scheme.

Design Rating
A summary report of the dynamic energy simulation
comparing the Conditional Design Rating building and As
Built building as per credit RE-r6 including additional
calculations to show GHG impacts of refrigerants and fire
systems included in overall calculation.
BMS point schedules
Where no changes have been made the Conditional Design report

may be resubmitted with statement from Design Engineer to this effect.
Passive Savings Calculations

Where additional credit points are being claimed for passive
environmental design provide:
Short report confirming the proposed design features have
been included in the project
Relevant as-built drawings that support the short report in
demonstrating how the project meets the Credit Requirements.

Summary report with photographic evidence and updated
calculations showing the renewable energy generation
capability of the projects systems (onsite or offsite) has been
installed in accordance with Conditional Design
commitments.
the system as installed with all component
designed annual average system performance relied
on in the RE-r6 energy model.
Living Rating Audit report comparing simulated building performance
against utilities billing actual performance for all primary
meters. Where consumption is sourced from sub-meters actual
consumption is to be interpolated from sub meter readings.
Data to separate:
o Base Building
o Tenant
o Exterior use and
o All major individual energy uses as per RE-r6.
AND
If the energy consumption of the building is not operating as
Where no changes have been made the Design report may be

resubmitted with statement from Design Engineer to this effect.

Summary report showing measured renewable energy
generation capability of the projects systems (onsite or offsite).
o Copies of current system certified emission reductions
(CERs) Certificate or Certificates from Approved
voluntary emission reduction scheme.
Calculations and Calculate the Budget building for calculating the passive contribution
Methodology as per the energy model created above in RE-r2: Energy Model except:
Shading can be downgraded to meet the mandatory

components of Requirement 3- Cool Building Strategies
Passive systems can be removed (e.g. thermal storage tanks,
light shelves, detune glazing to U=1.5W/m2K. Add carpet if
using hard floor finishes.
No allowance for natural ventilation in mixed mode buildings;
Reselecting fans to suit ductwork with 1Pa/lin meter pressure
drop (i.e. do not take into account oversizing ducts).
Deselecting any other passive strategies proposed provided the
rationale is described fully in the Summary Report.
NOTE: all mandatory requirements must still be achieved.
Related Resources BS 5925: 1991, Code of Practice for Ventilation Principles and
and References Designing for Natural Ventilation
RE-2: Net Positive Energy Credit Points
Available: 12
Intent To reward projects for exceeding energy

consumption and carbon emission reduction
targets through the net positive production of
renewable energy.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate a net positive energy generation by assessing percentage

reduction in energy consumption based on an improvement over the a
baseline benchmark in CO2e/m2 /annum, as follows:

Renewable energy generation systems must be designed by a qualified

engineer with a minimum of five years experience.
There are six levels of achievement.
ALL TYPES
2 Achieve a 105% reduction in carbon emissions
Design Rating
Living Rating
Conditional Design Summary report with analysis of the dynamic energy
Rating simulation model of the designed building as per credit RE-r6
showing the renewable energy generation capability of the
projects systems (site-based or offsite).
the system as designed with all component
specifications will be capable of delivering the
assumed annual average system performance relied
on in the model.
o Copies of system CERs certificate.

Design Rating Summary report with photographic evidence and updated
calculations showing the renewable energy generation
capability of the projects systems (onsite or offsite) has been
installed in accordance with Conditional Design
commitments.
the system as installed with all component
designed annual average system performance relied
on in the RE-r6 energy model.

Living Rating Summary report showing measured renewable energy
generation capability of the projects systems (onsite or offsite).
o Copies of current system certified emission reductions
(CERs) Certificate or Certificates from Approved
voluntary emission reduction scheme.
Calculations and For offsite generation potential, the system must be capable of meeting
Methodology Kyoto Protocol (or its successor) compliance under the Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) requirements as defined in Article 12
of the Protocol or meet one of the following voluntary scheme
standards:
The UK Carbon Trust
The Gold Standard
British Standards Institution Standard PAS 2050
The model can include either site-based energy generation or, where
there is a minimum operational carbon reduction of 50% by the
building, the purchase of Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) can be
used from any scheme complying with the above standards. The
greenhouse benefit of purchasing CERs can be included in the model;
however, it must be evenly distributed over a 20-year period.
Any emissions generated from combustion must meet European

Council Directive 1999/30/EC of 22 April 1999 relating to limit values
for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen,
particulate matter and lead in ambient air.
System Design Engineer CV: One-page CV showing qualifications,

professional registration and recent similar experience including their
specific role in the projects referenced as experience.
Related Resources http://cdm.unfccc.int/index.html

and References http://cdm.unfccc.int/Registry
RE-3: District Cooling Connection Credit Points
Available: 4
Intent To encourage the appropriate use of district cooling as well as to

ensure the efficient connection to and operation of district cooling.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate where possible, through use of the Water Balance Model
and Life Cycle Costing that connection to a District Cooling (DC)
system or implementation of DC Strategy with the following key
elements is the appropriate solution for the project. If DC is shown to
be an appropriate efficient source of cooling energy for the project,
show:
Connection to a local DC system and use of available cooling.
Full insulation of distribution pipes, including underground
distribution line(s).
Covenants Codes and Restrictions (CCRs) or Operating
Contracts that require operating companies to state design
coefficients of performance, and to provide annual audits
confirming attainment of those standards.
The DC system does not use potable makeup water for heat
rejection.

ALL TYPES
4 Connect to a district cooling system
Design Rating
Living Rating

Rating Requirements, including details on the amount of cooling to
be drawn from the connection to the local DC system.
Extracts from specifications or drawings clearly indicating
connections to a local DC system.
Extracts from specifications requiring all distribution pipes to
be insulated with material with a minimum R value of R1.0.
Extracts from CCRs or operating agreements specifying the
coefficient of performance of the DC system and the
requirement for annual performance audits.
Extracts from specifications or operating agreement indicating
the refrigerants used in the District Cooling system and their
compliance with credits RE-r1 and RE-7).

Requirements, including details on the amount of cooling to
be drawn from the connection to the local DC system.
As-built drawings clearly indicating connections to a local DC
system.
Proof from manufacturer of the distribution pipes insulation
material, confirming a minimum R value of R1.0.
coefficient of performance of the DC system and the
requirement for annual performance audits.
Manufacturer data sheets or operating agreement indicating
the refrigerants used in the District Cooling system and their
compliance with credits RE-r1 and RE-7).

Living Rating
Statement from DC plant operator confirming the current
coefficient of performance of the DC system.
Calculations and Project to connect to a DC system through an Energy Transfer Station

Methodology (ETS). between the DC system and the connected building . ETS to:
Use heat exchanger/s to transfer energy between DC plant and
building.
Use three variable speed drive (VSD) controlled pumps of
40% peakload capacity each to maintain a constant
temperature differential.
Flow meters and temperature sensors on the flow and return
pipe to continually monitor energy consumption. Connect to
Building Management System (BMS) and report to central
database.
Control pump speed to minimise circulation, so only enough
cooling is delivered to meet demand.
Projects that connect to a DC system that complies with the following
technical specifications are able to comply with this credit:
Ozone depletion potential requirements of RE-r1 Ozone
Impacts of Refrigerants and Fire Systems and global warming
potential thresholds in credit RE-7 Global Warming Impacts of
Refrigerants.
All distribution pipes from the DC to the project and onsite are
insulated with material with a minimum R value of R1.0 or
geotechnical report provided showing alternative solution as
equal to or better overall system performance.
coefficient of performance (COP) of the DC system and the
requirement for annual performance audits and declaration of
ongoing system COP on at least an annual basis.
District cooling (DC) plant: COP of 3.25 (kW/ton = 0.775) for
total cooling plant (including cooling towers and primary
pumps).
Thermal distribution system including pumping energy
maximum losses 5%.
COP is defined as net cooling energy exported from the plant over the
total electric power used by the plant at the utility electric meters.
Where district cooling is not available or relevant, this credit is

awarded if overall mechanical ventilation and cooling system COP is
shown to be in excess of 2.9 with variable output compressor/s or
variable volume refrigerant capability.
Single split systems or non-zoned control multi-split systems are not

permissible under this credit.
Related Resources www.districtenergy.org

and References
RE-4: Easily Accessible Stairs Credits
Available: 1
Intent To reward projects that provide easily accessible, daylit or well lit
stairs as an attractive option for vertical movement through the
building or parts thereof in order to reduce electrical energy use and
improve occupant wellbeing.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that within the requirements of Fire Regulations and
adjacent to or within a close distance of the main building lifts, there
are easily accessible stairs to at least the first five floors of the building.
The stairs must have the following characteristics:
A minimum daylight level of 200 lux or be open on at least
two sides and well lit with daylight colour corrected light
sources.
No doors required for access on any floor (subject to fire safety
restrictions).
Be clearly visible from the lift area.
Connecting at least five other floors within single tenancy buildings
(subject to fire safety restrictions), or allowing access to all levels
within retail facilities will also be considered.

ALL TYPES
1 Provide easily accessible, daylit stairs to at least the first
five floors
Design Rating
five floors
Living Rating
five floors

Conditional Design Brief narrative explaining how the project meets the Credit
Rating Requirements, and including daylight factor calculations.
Typical plans including staircase design, indicative elevations
section, showing access to daylight and access points.
Design Rating Brief narrative including photographs explaining how the
project meets the Credit Requirements, and including daylight
level.
section, showing access to daylight and access points.

Conditional Living Brief narrative including photographs confirming that the
Rating nominated stairs continue to meet the Credit Requirements,
including daylight or lighting level measurements.
section, showing access to daylight and access points. If
unchanged Design Stage documents can be provided.
Calculations and Daylight level to be in accordance with LB-r4 and LB-15.
Methodology
OR
Manufacturer Colour rendering data sheet for lamps used in staircase
and adjoining areas influencing the lighting within the staircase.
and References
RE-5: Energy Use Reporting Credit Points
Available: 1
Intent To encourage building energy managers and designers to monitor,

collect and report detailed energy consumption estimates and actual
energy performance to a central database.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate a written commitment from the building owner to supply
the project s energy simulation data and energy monitoring results to a
central database.
Where the project is providing a commissioning report as part of

credits LB-23a and LB-23b, all summary, quarterly and final
commissioning reports on the performance of all building services are
considered part of the data that must be submitted to the PDS
database. All reported information is confidential and any published
data will be free from identifiers.

ALL TYPES
Design Rating
Living Rating
1 Owner commitment to report water consumption data five
floors

Conditional Design
Rating Owner to provide a copy of the written commitment,
including specific time frames, to forward the energy model
created for credit RE-r6 as well as all future energy monitoring
and building use patterns to the central PDS database on an
Where the project is providing a commissioning report as part
of credits LB-41 and LB-42, all summary, quarterly and final
commissioning reports on the performance of all energy-
related building services are considered part of the data that
must be submitted to the PDS database. All reported
of identifiers.
Design Rating
A copy of the Conditional Design stage Energy Model created
for credit RE-r6 as well as an As Built Energy Model and report
comparing and explaining any differences between the two as
well as commitment by any changed owner to continue to
send the data to the central PDS database on an ongoing
annual basis
Where the project is providing a Final Tuning report as part of
commissioning reports on the performance of all energy-
related building services are considered part of the data that
must be submitted to the PDS database. All reported
of identifiers.

Living Rating
Submission of the Living Stage audit report required under
RE-r6 as well as commitment by any changed owner to
continue to send the data to the central PDS database on an
Where the project is providing a Living Stage commissioning

report as part of credits LB-41 and LB-42, all summary,
quarterly and final commissioning reports on the performance
of all energy-related building services are considered part of
the data that must be submitted to the PDS database. All
reported information is confidential and any published data
will be free of identifiers.

Methodology

and References
RE-6: Peak Load Reduction Credits
Available: 4
Intent To reduce energy demand and consequent increased infrastructure

requirements to cater for loads at peak use times through efficient
building and services design and site-based renewable energy
generation.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate that peak electrical demand load on the Abu Dhabi
electricity grid has been reduced as follows:
2 CREDIT POINTS = Peak electrical demand is reduced by active

means, a minimum of 15%
or
Peak demand is less than 40% greater than the project design annual
average load.
4 CREDIT POINTS = Peak electrical demand is reduced by active

means, a minimum of 30%
or
Peak demand is less than 20% greater than the project design annual
average load
There are two levels of achievement. There are no Additional Credit

Points available.

ALL TYPES
2 Reduce peak electrical demand by at least 15% or show
peak demand is less than 40% over average demand.
Design Rating
Living Rating
Conditional Design Summary report describing the peak load reduction
Rating strategy/ies, including summary calculations for each peak
load reduction feature, the total demand reduction figure (peak
without active system, peak with active systems and as
appropriate, average peak load) and the percentage
reduction/difference achieved.
Equipment data sheets, project specifications describing
equipment specified and showing load reduction/generation
capacities used in the calculations provided in the short report.
Letter from design engineer for any site-based generation
potential stating the system is capable of providing the
ongoing stated generating capacity into the future, given
specified long-term maintenance regimes.
Copy of the draft system maintenance requirements to be
included in the building user guide.
BMS point schedules

Design Rating Summary report describing the peak load reduction
strategy/ies, as installed including summary calculations for
each peak load reduction feature, the total demand reduction
figure (peak without active system, peak with active systems
and as appropriate, average peak load) and the percentage
reduction/difference achieved.
Equipment data sheets, project specifications describing
equipment specified and showing load reduction/generation
capacities used in the calculations provided in the short report.
Letter from design engineer for any site-based generation
potential stating the system is capable of providing the
ongoing stated generating capacity into the future, given
specified long-term maintenance regimes.
Copy of the system maintenance requirements included in the
building user guide.
BMS point schedules

Living Rating
Clearly demonstrate e.g. via evidence from the BMS that the
demand on the electrical grid will never exceed the threshold
established by the projects commitment under this credit.
BMS load records for period since initial building
commissioning.
Calculations and Everything except tenancy light and power must be included within
Methodology

and References
RE-7: Global Warming Impacts of Credit Points
Available: 2
Refrigerants & Fire System
Intent To reward the selection of refrigerants and fire systems that minimise
impacts to the atmosphere.
Credit Requirements Demonstrate the refrigerants and gaseous fire systems used in the
building reduce the potential for global warming from their release into
the atmosphere, as follows:
Refrigerants
1 CREDIT POINT: =50% of the refrigerants have a global
warming potential (GWP) of 10 or less
100% of all refrigerants have a GWP 100 (the standard timeframe

over which GWP impacts are nominated) of less than 1300 with a
refrigerant leak detection and capture system.
2 CREDIT POINTS: =100% of refrigerants have a GWP of 10 or

less
no refrigerants are used at all.
Where systems have refrigerant leak detection systems, they must have
the following features:
Located in high-risk parts of the plant.
Able to detect and recover and contain a minimum of 80% of
the refrigerant.
Located in a relatively airtight enclosure.
Able to automatically pump down and contain refrigerants,
without any human intervention.
Triggered by a refrigerant leak alarm.
Fire Systems
2 CREDIT POINTS: = 100% of all gaseous fire systems have a

GWP 100 of less than 1300
no gaseous fire systems are used at all.
There are two levels of achievement for the first part of the credit and
one level of achievement for the second part. Each part is awarded
independently. There are no Additional Credit Points available.
ALL TYPES
1 50% of refrigerants have a GWP of 10 or less OR 100% of
refrigerants have a GWP 100 of less than 1300 and there is
a leak detection system
2 100% of refrigerants have a GWP of 10 or less or there are
no refrigerants
2 100% of gaseous fire systems have a GWP 100 of 1300 or
less or there are no gaseous fire systems
Design Rating
no refrigerants
Living Rating
no refrigerants

Conditional Design
Rating Refrigerants
Brief narrative on how the project meets the Credit
Requirements, including the refrigerants used in both the
primary and secondary systems and a description of the
refrigerant containment systems.
Manufacturer's data sheets with the stated GWP for each
refrigerant used in the project's cooling systems.
Details (drawings, manufacturer technical data sheet for the
refrigerant leak detection and recovery system) and a
statement from the design engineer that the system has been
designed to recover 80% of refrigerant charge.
Fire Systems
Where gaseous fire systems are used in base building for electrical
switchgear rooms, transformer rooms (if enclosed), telecoms rooms,
PABX rooms or for integrated fitout tenancy spaces provide:
Manufacturer's data sheets with the stated GWP for each gas
to be used in the project's fire protection system/s.
Extracts from building specifications or drawings showing
specification of gas to each area protected by a gaseous fire
protection system matching the Manufacturer data sheets.
.
Design Rating
Refrigerants
Evidence that the refrigerants installed meet the Credit
Requirements and a description of the refrigerant containment
systems.
Manufacturer's data sheets with the stated GWP for each
refrigerant used in the project's cooling systems.
Details (drawings, manufacturer technical data sheets for the
refrigerant leak detection and recovery system) and a
statement from the design engineer that the system installed, is
as designed and suitable o recover 80% of refrigerant charge.
Fire Systems
Where gaseous fire systems are used in base building for electrical
switchgear rooms, transformer rooms (if enclosed), telecoms rooms,
PABX rooms or for integrated fitout tenancy spaces provide:
Evidence that the fire suppressant gases installed meet the
Credit Requirements.
Manufacturer's data sheets with the stated GWP for each gas
used in the project's fire protection system/s.

Living Rating
Refrigerants

refrigerant leak detection and capture system continues to
operate as intended.
OR
Report demonstrating the ongoing successful operation of the
refrigerant leak detection and capture system
AND
If the refrigerant leak detection and capture system does not
continue to operate as intended, rectification work undertaken
to ensure the operation is restored to approved Design Rating
functionality levels.
Fire Systems
Where gaseous fire systems are installed provide site inspection report
showing the regular maintenance schedule, programmed maintenance
that has occurred and certifying the correct ongoing operation of the
system with gaseous fire suppressant in accordance with this credit.
the design team.
Related Resources AIRAH Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Refrigerant

and References Selections Guide- 7th Edition 2003

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LS-6: Cumulative Carbon Reduction & Credit Points

Intent To minimise cradle to cradle embodied

Credit Demonstrate that a comprehensive whole building life cycle assessment

1 CREDIT POINT is available if the project assesses as a minimum:

3 ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS are also available if the project assesses as

1 CREDIT POINT TOTAL = Building GHG (in kg/C02e/m2 ) or

3 ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS = WOL Building Ecopoint Calculated

There is one level of achievement. Up to three Additional Credit Points are

Credit Points will be awarded as follows:

Conditional Design Rating

1 Demonstrate a whole building Carbon assessment has been

Credit Provide the following documentation:

For WOL LCA of impacts, in addition to providing the Ecopoint, reports

Credit Provide the following documentation:

Credit Provide the following documentation:

Calculations and RE-r6 Energy Model

Related ISO 14040

Credit Requirements Demonstrate that:

An outdoor thermal comfort strategy has been employed to

Requirement This is a requirement. There are no Credit Points awarded.

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

A report including an architectural three dimensional

Breeze openings must be equivalent to 5% of the total of any semi-

The required percentage of opening sizes shall be divided between the

Air intakes for supplying outside air to occupied spaces are a

Requirement This is a requirement. There are no Credit Points awarded.

Credit Submission: Provide mechanical system drawings marked-up to clearly show

Credit Submission: Provide as-built mechanical system drawings marked-up to clearly

Credit Submission: There is no required submission at this stage of rating.

Calculations and Distances should be measure horizontally or vertically and in the

Related Resources See Design Guide

Intent To ensure that buildings are capable of using natural ventilation.

Credit Requirements Prescriptive Requirement

Demonstrate natural ventilation (litres per second per occupant) by

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Credit Submission: Prescriptive Requirement

Calculations and Residential

CFD: Requirements to be determined - Nominally typical conditions

Related Resources See Design Guide

Offices, retail and residential buildings over 3 storeys

There are three levels of achievement.

Credit Points will be awarded as follows:

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Intent To promote the provision of building systems that support the

Use of a displacement ventilation system meeting the following

Mixed Mode Ventilation

There is one level of achievement. No Additional Points are available.

Credit Points will be awarded as follows:

Where a displacement ventilation system is used

Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system and

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Drawings showing the mechanical ventilation system and

Mixed mode Ventilation

All documentation as above for mechanically ventilated

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation:

Modelling is required to be undertaken under simulated full

Related Resources American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

See Design Guide

Intent To promote the provision of building systems that supports the

There is one level of achievement. No Additional Points are available.

Credit Points will be awarded as follows:

Credit Submission: Provide the following documentation: