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Introduction to Estidama
the pearl rating system for estidama
PEARL QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEER
CONTRACTOR
ARCHITECT
The members of the
project team responsible
for requirements
discussed on the page
are highlighted on the right.
OWNER
COMMISSIONING
AGENT
OTHER SPECIALIST
The Manual
Before beginning the design and development process, the team should be organized in a way that integrates the contribution of different trades
and specialities. This coordination, called an Integrated Development Process (IDP) in the Pearl Rating System, is simply a framework to support the
development of holistic, creative, and efficient design solutions. The Pearl Rating System requires an IDP to extend throughout the project life cycle
from inception to design, construction and commissioning.
Approach
Process
As the project team organizes its schedule, an IDP framework should be incorporated into the
development process. This framework can be broken down into four steps, which are detailed on the
following pages.
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assemble
integrated
development
team
establish
initial vision,
objectives
and targets
hold regular
design
workshops for
collaboration
System Thinking
develop an
implementation
strategy for
continuity
Example 1.1a
building operations
maintenance requirements
structural design
Commissioning
Agent
efficient designs
building systems
modelling
passive designs
Architect
Engineer
Contractor
Owner
vision
Pearl
Qualified
Professional
targets
budget
constructability
operations
coordination
system thinking
performance assessment
innovation
suppliers
cost
layout
ecology
location
vision
Skills
Owner
Architect
Building Design
Landscape Design
Engineer
MEP Engineering
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X
X
X
X
Operations &
Maintenance
Pearl
Comissioning Qualied
Agent
Professional
Structural Engineering
Construction
Contractor
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X
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Vision
Objectives
Targets (credits)
Solutions
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Design
Construction
Submissions
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implementation
between project stages:
Specifications
Commissioning
Fit-Out Guide
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Design
Construction
Occupancy
Environment Agency
(http://www.ead.ae)
Interpretation Manual of Major Terrestrial Natural and Seminatural habitat types of Abu Dhabi Emirate, Gary Brown and
Benno Boer, Environmental Research and Wildlife Development
Agency, September 2004.
Useful resources:
UPC Plant Information Database and UPC Coastal Development
Guidelines
(www.upc.gov.ae)
Geographical information database for UAE
(http://geoportal.abudhabi.ae)
Google Map/Earth
STEP 2
STEP 3
Identify
Opportunities
& Constraints
Design Outdoor
Spaces
STEP 1
Assess, Protect and Manage Natural
Systems
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Assess Urban Systems
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Understand Plan 2030 regulatory
framework
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Western Region
Understand the
Plan Foundations
Consider Overall
Patterns
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Zoom in on the
Project Location
Prevailing Wind
Coastal conditions
Sun Path
Undisturbed High Ground
Archaeological features
Low-Lying Ponds
Ancient Cliff
In fill Sabkha
Cemetery
Building and Construction
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Microclimate
Local site microclimate, including winds and shaded areas,
should be evaluated to identify passive design features that
can be incorporated into the design to improve thermal
comfort. Abu Dhabis characteristic sun angles, diurnal
temperature swings, and relative humidity should be
considered. An east-west building orientation generally
maximizes the opportunity for shading control.
Site Photographs
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Ghaf tree
Low-Lying Ponds
Ancient Cliff
In fill Sabkha
In fill Sabkha
Cemetery
Cemetery
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Table 2.3
Strategy
Significant
Valuable assets
assets to be
to be protected
protected on site
on site (% of
(% of significant valuable assets)
assets)
Maximum
reclaimed land
(% of land area)
Max impact
affecting the
coastal edge (%
of coastal edge)
Mitigate/
Compensate
lost habitat
at an area
replacement
ratio of:
1 - Protection
100%
80%
25%
20%
N/A
2 - Onsite
Mitigation
(UPC approval
required)
70%
50%
25%
20%
2:1
3 - Offsite
Compensation
(UPC approval
required)
70%
25%
20%
2:1
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Soil protection
Plant selection should suit existing soils onsite. Where
soil enhancement is required this should be tailored to
the existing soil type. Where soils is brought on site,
this should be protected from erosion, pollution and
increases in salinity. Paths should be provided to avoid
pedestrian compaction of soil. Irrigation should consider the
topography of the site and soil erosion.
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Community facilities
Public interest areas, such as public beaches, cultural or
heritage landmarks
Street patterns
Public transit facilities, bicycle and pedestrian paths
Utility corridor
Bike Path
Pedestrian Path
Transit Stop
Existing Buildings
Utility Building
Retail Centre
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Prevailing Wind
Sun Path
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overhangs
podiums
openings
permeable features
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Example 3.2a
Provide external
overhangs
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PARK
PLAYGROUND
CANOPY
BUILDING
BUILDING
BLOCKS
PLAZA
CANOPY
CANOPY
PARKING
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Example 3.3b
Additional footprint
allowance for storing bins
Additional movement
allowance for
transporting bins
Related Credits
Example 3.3a
Example 3.3c
U- values
The materials that comprise the structure and facade of the
building will form its thermal envelope the main barrier
to external heat and solar energy. Keeping the occupied
space cool and comfortable is an easier task with a high
performance envelope.
The U-value is a measure of how much heat passes through
a given material (i.e. how much insulation the material
provides). The project team should specify and build the
building envelope to achieve the lowest possible U values
and in any case achieve the minimum U-value requirements
outlined in RE-R1 which are defined by ASHRAE Standard
90.1-2007, Section 5. For the UAE the relevant climate
zone is zone 1.
The following practices can be used to achieve the required
values:
Provide insulation between the earth and concrete floor
slab to reduce heat from the ground warming the rooms.
Insulate above the roof slab and apply an external finish in
a light color to reflect solar heat.
Include sufficient insulation in the building walls.
In addition to the basic U-value heat transfer reduction the
following factors can also benefit the energy and internal
environment:
Thermal mass
Place concrete elements adjacent to the occupied spaces, to
buffer thermal energy and provide a cool surface feel for the
occupant.
Vapor barrier
Provide a barrier to restrict ingress of moisture through the
building walls, floor and roof. This is a critical protective
consideration given the high humidity in the coastal area of
the UAE.
Glazing design
Glazing design is important for overall building energy usage,
because windows bring light and heat into occupied spaces.
Credit RE-R1 details the requirements for both windows
insulation, e.g. U values, and radiative heat gain, e.g. solar
heat gain coefficient (SHGC). The U value requirements will
generally require double glazing coatings while the SHGC
requirements can be achieved with tinted glass or reflective
factory applied coatings.
These factors can be specified to the glazing manufacturers;
a wide range of suitable, compliant products are available
within the UAE.
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Residential
Smoking
Zone
Rear Entrance
BUILDING
Air Intake
Openable
Window
Main Entrance
Openable
Window
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2
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ventilation
daylight
useful resources:
materials emissions
Approach
Related Credits:
Example 4.1
min. 5m
min. 5m
min. 7.5m
min. 5m
Garage entry
min. 5m
min. 5m
min. 7.5m
Garbage storage +
pick-up area
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Related Credits
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Approach
Energy
The design of the building HVAC and lighting systems is
driven by the requirements outlined in ASHRAE Standard
90.1- 2007. Compliance with RE-R1 is achieved by a 12%
improvement in Proposed Design Energy Performance when
compared with the Baseline Design Energy Performance.
This improvement is demonstrated through dynamic
simulation modelling to simulate energy performance
as outlined by the Performance Rating Methodology in
Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
Credit RE-R2 requires energy submetering, whereby
installed meters are to be clearly labeled and provided
in easily accessible locations. They must measure,
as a minimum, 90% of the estimated annual energy
consumptions of each fuel type (electricity, gas, etc)
for all energy end use categories, in both Landlord and
Tenant areas. Metering is also required for all onsite energy
generating systems and large plant items.
Water
Efficient water fixtures and metering are covered by credits
PW-R1 and PW-R2. Estidama requires specific flows rates
for water fixtures, fittings, and appliances. As with energy
meters, water meters must be easily accessible and clearly
labeled, to sub-meter the buildings external water use.
These must have a pulsed output and be capable of remote
monitoring.
Related Credits
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Renewables
The use of onsite renewable energy sources to contribute
towards the building load is encouraged. Renewable
technologies should be designed to integrate with proposed
building design, HVAC systems and lighting.
Lighting
Good lighting design can reduce energy usage internally and
externally. Internal lighting energy is restricted on a basis of
power used per unit area. Power allowance is based on the
building type or the space type classification as outlined in
Standard 90.1-2007. Example performance for the building
type classification is shown in table 5.1.
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Table 5.1
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Table 5.2a
Table 5.2b
Guidance
GIL 65: Metering Energy Use in New Non-Domestic Buildings
CIBSE TM39 2009: Building Energy Metering
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5.3 Refrigerant
Refrigerant
Many of the refrigerants currently used in air conditioning
systems cause damage to the ozone layer. The ozone layer
protects the earths surface from damaging radiation. This
environmental impact can be reduced by the appropriate
selection of refrigerants and fire suppression systems with
a zero ozone depletion potential (ODP).
RE-R3 requires that refrigerants and gaseous fire
suppression systems installed within the plot have a zero
ozone depletion potential.
This would require avoiding refrigerants such as HCFC-22,
which even though will not be banned until 2015 within the
UAE, it is required that it is not used due to it still having an
ODP. Refrigerants with an ODP of zero are required such as
HFC-134a.
Table 5.3
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Table 5.4
Fixture/Appliance
Unit
Rate
Kitchen Taps
liters/minute
6.0
Bathroom Washbasin
Taps
liters/minute
6.0
liters/flush
6.0/4.0
Bidets
liters/minute
6.0
Shower Head
liters/minute
9.5
Ablution Fixtures
liters/minute
6.0
liters/place setting
1.3
liters/kg of dry
load
8.5
Dishwashers
Washing Machines
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Fill in detailed
information on the
different building
uses such as office,
residential, etc.
Step 5
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5.6 Legionella
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Plan and tabulated results showing achievement of % of shading of applicable spaces at 1:00pm clock time on the Equinox and Summer Solstice
Outdoor Thermal Comfort Strategy report highlighting all measures contributing to improving the buildings exterior microclimate including:
Narrative and drawings of the public realm spaces and priority shade areas
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useful resources:
Approach
Estidama credit SM-R2 requires that 30% of the demolition
and construction waste be salvaged or recycled by weight.
This means the contractor needs to prepare a construction
and demolition waste management plan before demolition
begins. This plan is to be supported by the Building Waste
Calculator that is available from the Estidama website.
During construction, documents will need to be collected
by a designated responsible person from the contractor
who will work with the PQP to confirm the target has been
achieved.
Similarly, compliance with credit RE-R1 requires that
good quality materials performing according to design
specifications are used and that good construction practices
are followed to ensure the fabric and system performance
levels modeled are actually achieved.
Credit SM-R1 requires guaranteeing that hazardous
materials do not make their way into the project. There can
be no asbestos or exposed wood treated with chromated
copper arsentate.
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1
2
3
4
SALVAGED
Quantity of diverted /
recycled waste
150
200
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3
1
1
Quantity of diverted /
recycled waste
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36.1%
Salvaged/
Recycled
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Landfilled
Enter details of
existing building
(if applicable)
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Summary of construction
and demolition as well as
operational waste estimates
and diversion from landfill
and incineration rates
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Approach
Credit IDP-R3 requires a Competent Professional to verify
the building performs as designed to protect occupant health
and provide comfort and ongoing building efficiency. Credit
IDP-R2 requires all the Integrated Development Strategy
created as part of the IDP-R1credit is clearly communicated
using a tenant fit-out design and construction guide. This
tenant fit out guide provides essential technical information
such as design requirements, materials for the fit out
design and construction and submittal for Landlord approval
to ensure that compliance with the requirements will be
checked by the developer. The envelope and systems should
comply with the requirements of credit RE-R1.
Information collected from the energy and water submeters required by credits RE-R2 and PW-R2 credits can be
used to ensure optimum operation.
Although credit IDP-R3 is completed after construction,
it should be started earlier in the design process. Some
systems need to be tested before installation. Note that
the person who conducts the verification can be from a
company involved in the design process, but the individual
who verifies cannot be directly involved in the project for
any other purpose.
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7.1 Commissioning
The Basic Commissioning aims to ensure that the building
performs as designed to protect occupant health , provide
comfort and ongoing building efficiency. An independent
commissioning agent, reporting to the project owner, with
at least 2 years commissioning experience, should be
engaged as part of the project design team throughout the
design stages.
The commissioning process must cover, at a minimum, the
following systems:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration
On-site energy generation (including co-generation)
Building Management System
Lighting and lighting controls
Domestic hot and cold water systems
On-site water treatment systems including swimming
pools (if applicable)
Automated control features such as blinds
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Construction
Documents
Detailed
Design
Contractor
Appointed
Construction
Design
Completion
Construction
Contractor
Design Team
Client
Appoint CX Agent
Occupancy
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Guidance
Related Credits
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