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DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING SUSTAINABILITY OF TALL- BUILDING PROJECTS By Binh Nguyen Khanh A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture Volume II School of Architecture, University of Sheffield Arts Tower, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK August 2012 TALL-BUILDING PROJECTS SUSTAINABILITY INDICATOR TECHNICAL MANUAL – 2012 VERSION Copyright 2012 Sustainable-Network All rights reserved Preface „TPSI – Tall-building Projects Sustainability Indicator‟ is a Sustainability Rating System specialised for tall-building projects. TPSI is the end product of a PhD research within the School of Architecture, the University of Sheffield. The principal researcher is Binh Nguyen Khanh, under the supervision of Dr. Hasim Altan. Refer to Section „1. Introduction‟ for more information on TPSI Rating System. Basically, the TPSI System comprises of two components: - The „TPSI Calculator‟: in form of a Microsoft Excel Tool. The TPSI Calculator is the main assessment software. - The „TPSI Technical Manual‟: in form of a booklet. The TPSI Technical Manual provides guidance on assessment criteria/procedure and required evidence according to the issues presented in the TPSI Calculator. This Volume presents the completed TPSI Technical Manual – 2012 Version. It can be used separately from Volume I (or the main thesis). i Contents --- VOLUME II--- Preface ................................................................................................................................ i Contents............................................................................................................................. ii 1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1 1.1. What is TPSI?.................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Acknowledgement .............................................................................................. 2 1.3. How TPSI can be used? ..................................................................................... 3 1.4. The Structure of TPSI........................................................................................ 3 1.5. Scope of Assessment........................................................................................... 3 1.5.1. Types of Buildings that can be Assessed by TPSI ...................................... 3 1.5.2. Stages of Assessment............................................................................... 3 1.5.3. Types of Projects that can be Assessed by TPSI......................................... 4 1.6. Assessment Criteria System – The ‘TPSI Technical Manual’ ............................ 4 1.6.1. Assessment Criteria System ..................................................................... 4 1.6.2. The „TPSI Technical Manual‟ .................................................................. 5 1.6.3. Issues that can be „Scoped-out‟................................................................. 7 1.6.4. Issues that can be Achieved by Default ..................................................... 8 1.6.5. Prerequisite Issues ................................................................................... 8 1.6.6. Innovation Issues..................................................................................... 9 1.7. Assessment Methodology ................................................................................... 9 1.7.1. The Total Score ....................................................................................... 9 1.7.2. The TPSI Factor .....................................................................................10 1.7.3. Rating....................................................................................................11 1.8. Assessment Process – The ‘TPSI Calculator’ ................................................... 11 1.8.1. Overview of the TPSI Calculator .............................................................11 1.8.2. How to Use ............................................................................................13 1.8.3. Default Weighting Factors ......................................................................13 1.8.4. „Project Info‟ Tab and the Dynamic Weighting System .............................13 1.8.5. „Assessment‟ Tabs..................................................................................14 1.8.6. „Result‟ Tab ...........................................................................................16 1.9. Conditions of Use and Credits.......................................................................... 17 1.9.1. Conditions of Use ...................................................................................17 1.9.2. Credits ...................................................................................................18 1.10. TPSI’s Issues Summary ................................................................................. 19 B1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)............................................................................ 22 B1.1. Overall Management ..................................................................................... 22 PM1. Basic Principles ......................................................................................22 PM2. Environmental Management ....................................................................24 B1.2. Design Process ............................................................................................... 26 PM3. Site Investigation ....................................................................................26 PM4. Whole Life Approach .............................................................................27 PM5. Site Design Appraisal .............................................................................28 ii B1.3. Construction Issues........................................................................................ 29 PM6. Choice of Construction Process............................................................... 29 PM7. Construction Site Impacts Management................................................... 30 PM8. Construction Safety................................................................................ 32 B1.4. Contractual and Commission Process............................................................ 34 PM9. Contractual and Procurement Process ...................................................... 34 PM10. Commissioning .................................................................................... 36 B1.5. Operation ...................................................................................................... 39 PM11. Operation Management Plan ................................................................. 39 PM12. Building User Guide............................................................................. 40 B1.6. Demolition ..................................................................................................... 41 PM13. Demolition Management Plan ............................................................... 41 B2. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (IEQ) ..................................................... 42 B2.1. Prequisite....................................................................................................... 42 IEQ-P1. Minimum Ventilation Performance ..................................................... 42 B2.2. Water Quality ................................................................................................ 43 IEQ1. Water Quality ....................................................................................... 43 B2.3. Hygiene.......................................................................................................... 44 IEQ2. Plumbing and Drainage ......................................................................... 44 IEQ3. Biological Contamination ...................................................................... 46 IEQ4. Waste Disposal Facilities ....................................................................... 47 B2.4. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) .............................................................................. 48 IEQ5. Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control........................................ 48 IEQ6. Construction IAQ Management.............................................................. 50 IEQ7. Outdoor Sources of Air Pollution ........................................................... 52 IEQ8. Indoor Sources of Air Pollution.............................................................. 54 IEQ9. IAQ in Car Parks................................................................................... 56 B2.5. Ventilation ..................................................................................................... 57 IEQ10. Increased Ventilation Performance ....................................................... 57 IEQ11. Potential for Natural Ventilation........................................................... 58 IEQ12. Localised Ventilation........................................................................... 59 IEQ13. Ventilation in Common Areas .............................................................. 60 B2.6. Thermal Comfort .......................................................................................... 62 IEQ14. Thermal Comfort Design ..................................................................... 62 IEQ15. Thermal Zoning .................................................................................