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We challenge designers (including fellow members of ASHRAE) and owners to be completely transparent with presenting energy use in their buildings. The Durst Organization, which has led in designing and building high performing buildings since the mid-1990s, has already reported on actual performance of the Condé Nast Building at 4 Times Square. We commit to sharing measured performance data on two new LEED buildings in New York City developed by the The Durst Organization. We plan to summarize the actual performance of The Helena, a LEED-NC Gold residential high rise, in the Summer 2009 issue of HPB. We also plan to present operating data for the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park within two years after the commencement of revenue operation of the facility’s cogenera- tion plant (publication date approximately summer 2011). The building is nearing construction completion and is expected to receive a LEED Platinum rating. We strongly encourage HPB to include with every case study a simple table of key performance metrics: total metered energy and water per floor area, and any other critical performance characteristics that are relevant for a real understanding about how a building performs. If a building has been occupied for more than two years and cannot provide measured energy and water data, valid reasons should be included in the case study as to why, and plans for future measurement of performance explained. This is the only way we can truly say we’re making progress toward higher performing buildings. References 1. Turner, C., and M. Frankel. 2008. “Energy Performance of LEED for New Construction Buildings.” Vancouver, Wash.: New Buildings Institute. 2. Malin, N. 2008. “Lies, Damn Lies, and (Another Look at LEED Energy Efficiency).” Posted Sept. 2, 2008, on BuildingGreen.com, http://tinyurl.com/5m4bpr. 3. Architecture 2030. www.architecture2030.org. 4. http://tinyurl.com/5qgmbr • About tHE AutHoRs Adam Hinge, P.E., is the managing director of sustainable energy Partnerships and is a member of HPB’s Board of Advisors. Donald J. Winston, P.E., is the director of technical services for The durst organization and is a member of HPB’s Board of Advisors. Interested in a career in energy at a National Laboratory? The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is aligning our scientific capabilities and expertise to address our nation’s energy and environmental challenges. The Technology Systems Analysis Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is currently seeking junior and senior level Building Energy Systems Analysts and Modelers. These positions will provide technical thought leadership, oversight and support to the Laboratory’s nationally recognized programs in building systems and technologies, including residential and commercial building energy analysis. Our scientists and engineers are leading the charge by establishing building energy codes and standards, enabling designs of more energy-efficient appliances and equipment as well as incorporating energy-efficient technologies such as renewable solar energy and fuel cells into modern building construction practices. The Senior Researcher will be a nationally recognized expert in the industry responsible for program development and management for residential or commercial buildings energy-related business for government and private sector clients. Other desired skills include an understanding and applications of building energy technologies, sustainable design practices and/or policy analysis related to carbon management technologies. For more information or to apply please navigate to http://www.jobs.pnl.gov and reference job ID’s 116060, 116061 for the junior opportunity, and 116327 for the senior research opportunity. You may also send your resume directly to Kristi Ross at kristi.ross@pnl.gov. An excellent compensation and relocation package included. HPB.hotims.com/21085-12 Winter 2009 HigH Performing Buildings 23 http://www.BuildingGreen.com http://tinyurl.com/5m4bpr http://www.architecture2030.org http://tinyurl.com/5qgmbr http://www.jobs.pnl.gov http://www.jobs.pnl.gov http://HPB.hotims.com/21085-12

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of High Performing Buildings - Winter 2009

High Performing Buildings - Winter 2009
Contents
Commentary
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
Documenting Performance
Cook+Fox Architects Office
5 Houston Center
Skanska's Atlanta Office
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High Performing Buildings - Winter 2009