Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon April 14, 2016 Jonah Cohen

1. Aesthetics in a High-Performing Building
How Beauty Blends with Energy Savings
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Central Oregon
April 14, 2016
Jonah Cohen

2. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central
Oregon
Design Team
• Architect: Hacker
• Landscape Architect: Walker Macy
• Structural: Walker Engineering
• MEP/Lighting: PAE/Luma
• Sustainability: Vidas Architecture
• Acoustics: Listen
• Inter. Furnishings: Deca/Steele Assoc.
• Civil: D'agostino, Parker
• Owner’s Rep Marino Consulting

3. Sustainable
adjective sus·tain·able sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl
Simple Definition
Able to be used without being completely
used up or destroyed
Involving methods that do not completely
use up or destroy natural resources
Able to last or continue for a long time

4. Unitarian Universalist Principles
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one anotherand encouragement to spiritual
growth in our congregations
4th Principle: A free and responsiblesearch for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic
process within our congregations and in society at large
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice
for all
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which
we are a part.

5. Unitarian Universalist Principles
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one anotherand encouragement to spiritual
growth in our congregations
4th Principle: A free and responsiblesearch for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic
process within our congregations and in society at large
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice
for all
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which
we are a part.
8th Principle: Unitarians employ very unique Principles of Democracy and
Universal Consensus

9. ASPIRATIONS OF OUR NEW HOME
• Warm, Inviting, and Welcoming
• Nourishes our Spirituality
• Supports Connections Within Our Congregation
• Encourages Life Long Discovery, Curiosity, and Creativity
• Respectful of and Connected to Nature
• Imbued with Natural Light and Fresh Air
• Exemplar of Meaningful Sustainability
• Gracefully Adapts to Our Growth
• Enduring and Easy to Maintain
• Highly Functional and Universally Accessible
• Maximizes Value within our Resources
• Serves Our Greater Community
• Reflects Unitarian Universalist Principles

33. ’

56. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
of Central Oregon:
Sustainability Concepts & Applications
PRESENTED TO: ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON
PRESENTED BY:
Marc Brune, PE, Senior Associate

57. Holistic Approach to Passive Design
Six Steps

58. 1. Set Inspiring Goals
Net Zero Ready
BHAG – Big Harry Audacious Goal
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Average Building
(Energystar Target
Finder 50)
Likely Code Building Energy Star Architecture 2030 Net Zero with 50%
Roof Coverage
Net Zero EUI
Arch 2030 EUI
Energy Star EUI
Benchmark EUI
Regional Average
Electricity Usage
Natural Gas Usage
$13,000
$11,000
$9,000
$5,000

59. 2. Analyze the Climate
Typical Bldg No Heating or Cooling Zone

60. 2. Analyze the Climate
Typical Bldg No Heating or Cooling Zone
COLD WINTER DESIGN: ~5F SUMMER DESIGN ~93F

61. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

62. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

63. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

64. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

65. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

66. 2. Analyze the Climate
Optimizing Passive Solar

67. 3. Reduce Loads
Summer Shading
Fans
5%

68. 3. Reduce Loads
Mass Walls
Fans
5%

69. 3. Reduce Energy Use
Envelope
Fans
5%
Building Element Parameter 2010 Oregon Energy Code Proposed Building
Percent Better
than Code
Type Attic Insulation above roof
Minimum Insulation R-21 R-38
Maximum U-Value 0.048 0.026
Type Lightweight Lightweight
Minimum Insulation R-13 + R-3.8ci R-8ci + R-21 2x6 Wood Framing
Maximum U-Value 0.064 0.037
Type Non-metal framing
U-value 0.46 0.46
SGHC 0.4 0.4
Type Heated Heated
Minimum Insulation R-15 for 24" R-15 for 24"
Slab On Grade
Roof
Walls
Vertical Glazing
46%
42%
0%

70. Compact
Fluorescent
Incandescent LED
3. Reduce Loads
Lighting

71. 3. Reduce Loads
Lighting
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
w/sf
1985
UUFCO ~0.6 W/SF

72. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Variable Speed Air source Heat Pump
Fans
5%

73. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Heat Recovery
Fans
5%

74. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Heat Recovery
Fans
5%

75. `
4. Choose Efficient Systems
Thermal Comfort

77. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Fans
5%

78. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Fans
5%
Radiant Heating/Cooling Floor

79. 4. Choose Efficient Systems
Fans
5%
Energy Results
$19,000 ANNUAL ENERGY COST SAVINGS FROM CODE BASELINE

80. 5. Integrate Renewables
Solar Energy, Rain, Geothermal, Wind

81. 5. Opt For Renewables5. Integrate Renewables

82. 5. Opt For Renewables5. Integrate Renewables

83. 5. Opt For Renewables5. Integrate Renewables
~80 kW PV Array Needed Zero Energy Operation
4,300 SF

84. Questions?

85. Marc Brune, PE, Senior Associate
Marc.brune@pae-engineers.com

86. Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship of Central
Oregon
A Progression of Construction By
Introduction

87. Plan ahead for optimal results
• Excavation bid documents defined expected care
for the site.
Forward thinking and planning in advance
is the key to exceptional results

88. A more typical construction site!

89. Protection of the
natural site
All trees near
constructionactivity
wereprotected
Treesthat were
removedwere
salvagedfor reuse.
Prior to excavationroad edgesare
protected.

90. Preparations were made for utilities
& for concrete footings…
Footingswere protectedfrom the
elements
Footingsformed
Utilities
placed

91. Reusable Formworkwas erectedto
pour the concretemass wall…
Wood block-outsshaped the mass
wall openings
Cranes were used to place the
gang forms

92. Winter weather? It happened!

93. The sun cameout again, and we got busy
installing radiant floors and pouring slabs.
Slabs werewater
cured
PEX radiant floors fed
by electricheatpump
units provide space
conditioningwithout
the use of fossil fuels

94. Goingvertical withwood framing
was the next step
NaturalAreas are still roped of
to keep the impact of large
work crews,equipment and
vehicle parking minimized.

95. Structural steelelements help support the
larger elements of the building.
One greatdoor frame
being installed

96. Steel and wood develop the dynamic
shapeof the buildinginspiredby the
CentralOregon Landscape.

97. Masonrywalls were builtwithin the
natural landscapethat represent uplifted
nativerock.
Not anything specified but
masons traditionally use
excess material to fill non–
visible area of their work.
Fenced off
areas still
protectingthe
naturalbeauty
of the site.

100. Quality Control
• Under-slab insulation and vapor barrier
• Weather resistive barriers
• Thermal insulation at building walls
• Rain screen installation
• Roofing and insulation
Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Quality Control
• Mechanical pipe hanging methods
• Pipe insulation
• Duct insulation
• Leak testing
• Equipment selection,submittals and field validation
• Duct routing choices utilizing SMACNA standards
• Jurisdictional inspection coordination

101. Back inside, HVAC duct and
copper lines were being installed.

102. A TPO roof membrane was put on.

103. Exterior Tyvek, rigid insulation & furring
clips were being installed around the
complete building perimeter. Inside, foam
insulation was applied to the ceilings.

104. EarthAdvantage Field Verification
-GC Role:
Via the submittalprocesswe Track:
· Recycled materials (MA-01/04/07)
· Locally sourced materials (MA-01/04/07)
· Reduced Urea FormaldehydeWood Products(HE-06)
· Utilize sustainable timber (MA-12-14)
· Utilize only Low-EmittingInterior Paints& Coatings/Adhesive, Sealants,
carpets& Pads/Insulation(HE-02,HE-04)
· Made sure all materials matchedspecificationsor thatalternates
maintained compliance with EA requirements
Via Closeout Process we:
· Provide Owner Training (EN-07)
· Provide Owner Documentation(EN-07)
· ConstructionCertificationand AcceptanceTesting(EN-04/11)
Via Daily Log and Site Walks we:
· Uphold Storm Water Pollution Prevention(WA-05)
· Indoor Air Quality best practices(HE-01)
· Recycling of building materialsincluding wood, metal, cardboard&
plastics(MA-03/05/08)

105. Great Doors

106. Commissioning
Processvalidates that all MEP systems
are operatingefficiently as designed.
Processis a 3rd
party inspection
of installed MEP
systems

107. Thank you

108. Questions?