2016 Multifamily Rating Guidebook Austin Energy Green Building Multifamily Rating: Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4 BASIC REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 4 1. Plans and Specifications ................................................................................................................... 4 2. Current Codes and Regulations ....................................................................................................... 4 3. Transportation Alternatives - Bicycle Use ....................................................................................... 5 4. Building Energy Performance ........................................................................................................... 7 5. Mechanical Systems .......................................................................................................................... 9 6. Tenant Education ............................................................................................................................. 14 7. Testing ............................................................................................................................................... 14 8. Indoor Water Use Reduction ........................................................................................................... 17 9. Outdoor Water Use Reduction ........................................................................................................ 19 10. Low VOC Interior Paints and Coatings ........................................................................................ 20 11. Filtration for Indoor Air Quality .................................................................................................... 21 12. Storage and Collection of Recyclables ........................................................................................ 21 13. Construction Waste Management ............................................................................................... 22 TEAM .......................................................................................................................................26 1. Integrated Project Design ................................................................................................................ 26 SITE ..........................................................................................................................................27 1. Site Selection .................................................................................................................................... 27 1.a Environmental Sensitivity ............................................................................................................. 27 1.b Desired Development..................................................................................................................... 27 1.c Density ............................................................................................................................................. 27 2. Diverse and Walkable Communities ............................................................................................... 28 3. Brownfield Redevelopment ............................................................................................................. 29 4. Site Specific Design ......................................................................................................................... 29 5. Public Transportation ...................................................................................................................... 30 6. Bicycle Storage ................................................................................................................................. 31 7. Parking Capacity .............................................................................................................................. 32 8. Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations .............................................................................................. 33 9. Protect and Restore Habitat ............................................................................................................ 34 10. Beneficial Open Space ................................................................................................................... 35 11. Heat Island Reduction ................................................................................................................... 35 12. Light Pollution Reduction .............................................................................................................. 36 13. Integrated Pest Management ........................................................................................................ 40 Multifamily Rating 2016 Austin Energy Green Building Multifamily Rating: Table of Contents ENERGY ...................................................................................................................................42 1. Building Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................................. 42 1.a Building Energy Efficiency Performance Option ........................................................................ 42 1.b. Building Energy Efficiency Prescriptive Options ...................................................................... 44 1.b.1. Cooling Equipment Efficiency .................................................................................................. 44 1.b.2 Heating System Efficiency ......................................................................................................... 44 1.b.3 Water Heaters .............................................................................................................................. 44 1.b.4 Ceiling Fans ................................................................................................................................. 45 1.b.5 Interior Lighting ........................................................................................................................... 45 1.b.6 Exterior Lighting .......................................................................................................................... 46 2. High Efficiency Clothes Washers ................................................................................................... 46 3. Variable Capacity Systems .............................................................................................................. 47 4. District Cooling ................................................................................................................................. 47 5. Green Energy .................................................................................................................................... 48 6. On-Site Renewable Energy .............................................................................................................. 49 7. Additional Commissioning .............................................................................................................. 50 WATER.....................................................................................................................................51 1. Outdoor Water Use Reduction ........................................................................................................ 51 2. Building Water Use Reduction ........................................................................................................ 52 3. Water Efficient Appliances .............................................................................................................. 53 4. Stormwater Management ................................................................................................................. 54 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ...................................................................................55 1. Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Sources ............................................................................................ 55 2. Green Housekeeping ........................................................................................................................ 55 3. Daylighting ........................................................................................................................................ 58 4. Views to Outside ............................................................................................................................... 59 5. Low-Emitting Materials .................................................................................................................... 59 5a. Interior Sealants and Adhesives .................................................................................................... 60 5b. Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products..................................................................................... 60 5c. Insulation .......................................................................................................................................... 60 5d. Ceiling and Wall Systems ............................................................................................................... 60 5e. Exterior Applied Products ............................................................................................................