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Walking the Talk in Sustainable Construction

BASF CBE Case Studies

Introduction and Overview

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What is the CBE? CBEs Purpose We Create Chemistry to Sustainability is Evolving BEYOND Decommissioning LEED Checklist

What is the CBE?

In-house team of Building Science professionals with Construction, Design and Sustainability expertise: ! Architecture ! Engineering (MEP) ! General Contracting

! Infrastructure ! LEED APs

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Sustainability is evolving...

CBE BEYOND Access to Excellence Program

Energy Modeling & Green Building Consulting Services Chemical Disclosure, Avoidance & Transparency Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Holistic Strategies & Application Guidance New Construction Design Consultation Health Product Declarations (HPDs) Building Performance Evaluation Life Cycle Analysis (LCAs) Net Zero Energy + H2O LEED v4/2012 Resiliency

Case Studies
Retrofit & New Construction

" Transparency " Collaboration " High performance standards " The EASY button

BEYOND Decommissioning
CBE Westinghouse Headquarters, Charlotte, NC
Applied Systems
Structural Efficiency Tight Construction Fresh Air Ventilation Improved Thermal Efficient Mech. Design Pressure Balanced Moisture Managed Combustion Safety Efficient H2O Design Efficient Lighting Design MEL & Appliance Specs Advanced IEQ Advanced Infrastructure Cycle time Efficiency Quality Training Occupant Commissioning

Phase I: Improved Thermal

BEYOND Decommissioning

Structure outdated from thermal perspective R6 Roof R8 Sidewall Cavity

SOLUTIONS BASF Spray Foam Roof R-30 BASF EIFS (using Neopor technology) R-17.4

Phase I: Right-size HVAC

BEYOND Decommissioning

Reduced load allowed Reduced HVAC Existing 40 Tons Final 13-14 tons separately metered, stageD HVAC load

RESULTING IN Reduced Capitol Replacement Cost Reduced Operating Cost Improved Indoor Comfort

18.4% Heating Improvement 51.8% Cooling Improvement

Existing air intake prior to retrofit

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Retrofit Checklist
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" Form a team / start early " Set goals & create accountability " Realistic budget " Quick ROI " HVAC life " Building envelope " Shading " Failure " Occupant behavior " Operations efficiency
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West Memphis Arkansas Admin Bldg

LEED New Construction

Major Impact
Energy Building Products Water Green Construction

LEED-NC 2009 v.3.0

Silver Certification
Building Area: 9,248 SF Building Occupants: 30 FTE, 5 Peak = 35 Total
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Energy Conservation
West Memphis Arkansas Admin Building

Efficient Use of Daylight Adjustable solar tubes Daylight sensors Occupancy Sensors 18% improvement over ASHRAE 90.1

Building Products
West Memphis Arkansas Admin Building

Building Envelope BASF Technologies Green Sense Pervious Senergy EIFs system Gypsum with Micronal Pinta Acoustics

Interiors Features Low VOC Materials AcysealAS Low VOC Sealant SonnebornLow VOC Joint Sealants ThoroLow VOC paints and coatings BASF Polymers and Pigments Behr, Sherwin Williams, Duron/Gensispaints ChemflexCarpet and floor tile adhesives

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Additional Sustainable Strategies

West Memphis Arkansas Admin Building

Water 100% Savings of potable water for irrigation, No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation 40% Savings in indoor domestic water use reduction from baseline EPAct1992 Standards, Photovoltaic powered lavatories with aerators achieve .5 gpm flow rate Pint flush urinals and dual flush low-flow water closets

Construction Construction Waste Management Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Features Sustainable Materials Regional priority credits Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access Stormwater Design, Quality Control Water Use Reduction, 40% Optimize Energy Performance, 28% EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy, 1% Thermal Comfort, Design
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Sustainable Development

The West Memphis facility demonstrates BASFs strategic focus on sustainable development through the utilization of energy efficient construction materials and technologies many of which are made possible through BASF chemistry.
Beate Ehle, President, Market and Business Development, BASF North America

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Contact Information

Doug Brown
Manager Commercial BASF Center for Building Excellence doug.brown@basf.com | (904) 614-9600

Lisa A. Barnard, CSI, LEED AP O&M

cbe@basf.com

Senior Advisor Commercial

BASF Center for Building Excellence

www.construction.basf.us

(888) 307-6602

lisa.a.barnard@basf.com | (602) 578-7930

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