Railways GSAS Design Assessment v2-1

GSAS RAILWAYS
2015
DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015
A globally recognised
symbol of sustainable
engineering
The GSAS system awards one of six levels of
certifications to projects, from one star to six stars,
depending on their environmental and social impact.
Assessment can be conducted to certify the project
in the design, construction and operations phases.
GSAS RAILWAYS: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

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GSAS RAILWAYS: DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015

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Dr. Yousef Alhorr

Founding Chairman Dr. Esam Elsarrag
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GSAS Railways: Design Assessment 2015 - v2.1
A MESSAGE FROM
Dr. Yousef MUhaMmAd AlHorr,
FoundING Chairman
GORD has come a long way since pioneering the Global Sustainability
Assessment System (GSAS), formerly known as (QSAS), the Middle Easts
first integrated and performance-based green building assessment rating
system in 2009.
Our mission to encourage the development and implementation of
sustainability principles and imperatives stems from the sustainable goals
outlined in His Highness, The Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thanis
Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to achieve sustainable economic
development and environmental leadership.
GSAS draws from top-tier global sustainability systems and adds new facets and dimensions to the current
practices in assessing the sustainability of the built environment. Modelled on best practices from the
most established global rating schemes including, but not limited to, BREEAM (United Kingdom), LEED
(United States), GREEN GLOBES (Canada), CEPAS (Hong Kong), CASBEE (Japan), and the International
SBTOOL, GSAS has grown into a pan-regional system offering a comprehensive framework, and equally
flexible to incorporate the specific needs of the local context of different regions. In Qatar, GSAS is
currently the only rating scheme to be acknowledged by Qatar Construction Specifications.
Primary goals of GSAS include creating a better living environment, minimizing resource consumption
and reducing environmental degradation due to the fast pace of urbanization taking place in this era.
Such objectives, coupled with the increasing evidence of climate change effects on a global level, have
contributed strongly to the unprecedented pace of adaptation to sustainability practices not only in the
developed countries, but also in developing countries at a pace that is unexpected.
GSAS Version 2.0 has become the most comprehensive system, to date, that addresses the built
environment from a macro level to a micro level targeting a wide range of building typologies. The new
system will have design assessments for all typologies integrated into one comprehensive manual. The
manual provides recommendations and guidelines for the effective implementation of the sustainability
goals of each criterion. As more research is carried out on the rating system, the manuals will be further
developed to keep users informed on updates within the constantly evolving GSAS rating systems.
I would like to acknowledge the efforts and contributions from the State of Qatar, all our members, and
international partners-especially the TC Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies at the
University of Pennsylvania and the Centers associated consultants who helped establish the system
and take it into new dimensions. Last but not least, the continuous support from Qatari Diar Real estate
Investment Company is highly appreciated, and without its support, GSAS would not be able to achieve
what it has achieved in such a short time.
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DESIGN ASSESSMENT
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement Preface.......................................................................................................... 5
PREFACE................................................................................................................................................ 11
DESIGN VERIFICATION......................................................................................................................... 12
SCOPE.................................................................................................................................................... 13
CRITERIA SUMMARY............................................................................................................................. 14
INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................................................... 16
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC]................................................................................................................ 17
[UC.1] Proximity to Infrastructure........................................................................................................ 18
[UC.3] Public Transportation ............................................................................................................... 19
[UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination........................................................................................... 20
[UC.7] Proximity to Amenities ............................................................................................................. 21
[UC.8] Accessibility ............................................................................................................................. 23
SITE [S] ................................................................................................................................................. 25
[S.1] Land Preservation....................................................................................................................... 27
[S.2] Water Body Preservation ........................................................................................................... 29
[S.3] Habitat Preservation.................................................................................................................... 31
[S.4] Vegetation................................................................................................................................... 33
[S.5] GSAS Construction Management-Partial ................................................................................... 35
[S.6] Rainwater Runoff........................................................................................................................ 37
[S.7] Heat Island Effect........................................................................................................................ 38
[S.8] Wind Comfort.............................................................................................................................. 39
[S.9] Noise Pollution............................................................................................................................ 41
[S.10] Light Pollution............................................................................................................................ 42
[S.11] GSAS Construction Management-Full*..................................................................................... 44
[S.12] Parking Footprint....................................................................................................................... 45
[S.13] Shading..................................................................................................................................... 46
[S.14] Visual Comfort........................................................................................................................... 48
[S.15] Pathways................................................................................................................................... 50
ENERGY [E]............................................................................................................................................ 53
[E.1] Energy Demand Performance..................................................................................................... 54
[E.2] Energy Delivery Performance..................................................................................................... 56
[E.3] Primary Energy Sources ............................................................................................................ 58
[E.4] CO2 Emissions and Offset........................................................................................................... 60
[E.5] NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter ................................................................................................... 62

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
WATER [W].............................................................................................................................................. 65
[W.1] Water Efficiency.......................................................................................................................... 66
[W.2] Water Consumption and Reuse................................................................................................. 68
MATERIALS [M]...................................................................................................................................... 71
[M.1] Regional Materials...................................................................................................................... 72
[M.2] Responsible Sourcing of Materials............................................................................................. 74
[M.3] Recycled Materials..................................................................................................................... 76
[M.4] Materials Reuse.......................................................................................................................... 78
[M.5] Structure Reuse.......................................................................................................................... 79
[M.6] Design for Disassembly.............................................................................................................. 81
[M.7] Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)*.................................................................................................... 82
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE]................................................................................................................ 83
[IE.1] Thermal Comfort........................................................................................................................ 84
[IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation............................................................................................................... 86
[IE.4] Illumination Levels...................................................................................................................... 88
[IE.5] Daylight...................................................................................................................................... 91
[IE.8] Acoustic Quality.......................................................................................................................... 93
[IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials............................................................................................................... 95
[IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control............................................................................ 96
CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE]................................................................................................. 99
[CE.1] Heritage & Cultural Identity..................................................................................................... 100
[CE.2] Support of National Economy................................................................................................. 101
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO]................................................................................................ 103
[MO.1] Commissioning Plan.............................................................................................................. 105
[MO.2] Organic Waste Management................................................................................................. 107
[MO.3] Recycling Management......................................................................................................... 108
[MO.4] Water & Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems....................................................................... 109
[MO.5] Energy & Water Use Sub-metering*...................................................................................... 110
[MO.6] Automated Control System.................................................................................................... 112
[MO.8] Sustainability Education & Awareness Plan.......................................................................... 113
[MO.10] Vertical Transportation......................................................................................................... 114

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (GSAS)

Acknowledgement Preface
THIS PROJECT WAS INITIATED, COMMISSIONED AND LED BY
Dr. Yousef M Alhorr,

Founder and Chairman,
Gulf Organisation for Research and Development
PRINCIPAL PROJECT DEVELOPER AND DIRECTOR
Dr. Ali Malkawi

Professor of Architecture and Chairman of the Graduate Group, University of Pennsylvania,
Founder and Director, T.C. Chan Center for Building Simulation and Energy Studies
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
HE. Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad

Chairman and Managing Director - Barwa
Eng. Mohammed Alhedfa,
GCEO, Qatari Diar Realestate Investment Company - State of Qatar
Dr. Mohammed Saif Alkuwari,
Under Secretary of Ministry Of Environment - State of Qatar
TECHNICAL LEAD AND DEVELOPER
Dr. Godfried Augenbroe,

Chair of Building Technology, Doctoral Program,
Professor, College of Architecture
DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Esam Elsarrag,

Gulf Organisation For Research & Development

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - QATAR
TC CHAN CENTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - USA
AFFILIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - USA
QATARI GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT SECTOR
Barwa Real Estate Company (BARWA)
Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LUSAIL)
Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs (AWQAF)
Ministry of Environment (MOE)
Ministry of Interior Internal Security Forces (ISF)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning (MMUP)
Private Engineering Office Amiri Diwan (PEO)
Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company (QD)
Qatar General Electricity and Water (KAHRAMA)
Qatar Museums Authority (QMA)
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)
Qatar Petroleum (QP)
Qatar Science and Technology Park Qatar Foundation (QSTP)
Qatar University (QU)
Qatari Private Sector

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
State of Kuwait Green Building Committee National Codes Committee

Kingdom of Jordan Jordanian Engineers Association
Republic of Sudan - University of Khartoum

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTERNATIONAL EXPERT REVIEWERS AND CONSULTANTS
Dick Van Dijk, PhD [Netherlands]

Member of ISO TC163 Energy Standardization Committee, TNO, Institute of Applied Physics.
Frank Matero, PhD [US]

Professor of Architecture and Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania.
Greg Foliente, PhD [Australia]

Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation) Sustainable Ecosystems.
John Hogan, PE, AIA [US]

City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Member of ASHRAE.
Laurie Olin, RLA, ALSA [US]

Partner, OLIN Studio.
Mark Standen [UK]

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Technical work.
Matthew Bacon, PhD, RIBA, FRSA [UK]

Professor, University Salford - Faculty Built Environment and Business Informatics;
Chief Executive, Conclude Consultancy Limited; and Partner, Eleven Informatics LLP.
Matt Dolf [Canada]

Assistant Director, AISTS (International Academy of Sports Science and Technology).
Matthew Janssen [Australia]

Director of Construction and Infrastructure and Environmental Management Services Business
Units (KMH Environmental); formerly the Sustainability Program Manager for Skanska.
Muscoe Martin, AIA [US]

Director, Sustainable Buildings Industries Council (SBIC), USGBC board member.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Nils Larsson [Canada]

Executive Director of the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE).
Raymond Cole, PhD [Canada]

Director, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of British Columbia.
Skip Graffam, PhD, RLA, ASLA [US]

Partner, Director of Research, OLIN Studio.
Sue Riddlestone [UK]

Executive Director & Co-Founder of BioRegional, Co-Director of One Planet and M.D. of
BioRegional MiniMills Ltd.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
PREFACE
The primary objective of Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) is to create a sustainable built
environment that minimizes ecological impact while addressing the specific regional needs.
The GSAS manuals and documents developed to date include the following:
GSAS Construction: Guidelines and Assessment 2015

GSAS Districts and Infrastructure: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Districts and Infrastructure: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS Energy Application
GSAS Training Manual 2015: Commercial & Residential Part 1/2
GSAS Training Manual 2015: Commercial & Residential Part 2/2
GSAS Technical Guide 2015 - v2.2
GSAS Health Care: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Health Care: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS Parks: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Parks: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS Railways: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Railways: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS RFP Preparation: All Typologies
GSAS Sports: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Sports: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS Building Typologies: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Building Typologies: Design Assessment 2015
GSAS Operations: Guidelines 2015
GSAS Operations: Assessment 2015
GSAS Workers Accommodation: Design Guidelines 2015
GSAS Workers Accommodation: Design Assessment 2015

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
DESIGN VERIFICATION
The goal of GSAS Design verification is to ensure that initial criteria submittals are consistent with the built
environment after the construction process is complete. Thus, verification will take place in two phases
Initial Review and Final Review.
During Initial Review, projects assessed under GSAS Design that achieves at least a 1 Star rating will be
issued a provisional certificate. The provisional certificate enables the project to apply for a permit to begin
the construction process. The provisional certificate does not designate the project as a GSAS certified
building.
After construction is complete, projects must resubmit certain requirements for Final Review. Re-submittal
requirements are the following:
All criteria within the Materials category
[S.1] Land Preservation
[S.2] Water Body Preservation
[S.3] Habitat Preservation
[S.7] Heat Island Effect
[IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials
[CE.2] Support of National Economy
[MO.1] Commissioning Plan
Any other submittal documents that may have changed after the Preliminary Review is complete.
For any requirements not adequately met during Final Review, the credit for that criterion will be revoked
and the score will be recalculated. Based on the results of the Final Review, the project will be given a final
score and issued a GSAS certification if the constructed project meets or exceeds minimum requirements.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCOPE
GSAS Rail is intended to evaluate the design of the main station buildings, including spaces that serve
various functions of a Railway Station. These include but are not limited to Platform/Concourse, Offices,
Station Control Room, Ticketing, Retail, Food/beverage areas, and Ancillary Areas.
Stations of mixed typology will perform a complete assessment for each building type.
GSAS Rail is applied to main station buildings only. For satellite stations and the railway infrastructure, a
new rating system will be developed called GSAS Network.
Main station buildings have been categorized as follows:
Underground - facilities that are predominantly below grade. These facilities are fully conditioned and
receive limited natural daylight.

Aboveground - facilities that are predominantly at grade level or above grade level. These facilities are
partially or fully conditioned with a thermal envelope that is exposed to the external environment.
Where criteria differ for underground and aboveground stations specific guidance has been provided in the
following pages.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA SUMMARY
The following chart summarizes the criteria within GSAS Railways
No Category / Criteria Weights Goals
UC Urban Connectivity 7.00%

UC.1 Proximity to Infrastructure 1.70%
UC.3 Public Transportation 1.87% The buildings planning shall
UC.5 Sewer & Waterway Contamination 1.04% incorporate urban considerations.
UC.7 Proximity to Amenities 1.03%
UC.8 Accessibility 1.36%
S Site 17.00%
S.1 Land Preservation 1.25%
S.2 Water Body Preservation 1.32%
S.3 Habitat Preservation 1.15%
S.4 Vegetation 1.14%
S.5 GSAS Construction Management - Partial 1.69%
S.6 Rainwater Runoff 0.68%
The buildings development in
S.7 Heat Island Effect 0.86%
relation to existing site conditions
S.8 Wind Comfort 0.88%
shall be controlled.
S.9 Noise Pollution 0.76%
S.10 Light Pollution 0.75%
S.11 GSAS Construction Management - Full* 2.60%
S.12 Parking Footprint 0.84%
S.13 Shading 0.98%
S.14 Visual Comfort 0.84%
S.15 Pathways 1.26%
E Energy 25.00%
E.1 Energy Demand Performance 7.15%
The buildings depletion of fossil
E.2 Energy Delivery Performance 7.12%
energy over its service life shall
E.3 Primary Energy Sources 3.04%
be controlled.
E.4 CO2 Emissions and Offset 5.64%
E.5 NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter 2.05%
W Water 10.00% The buildings impact on the
W.1 Water Efficiency 4.00% overall water resource shall be
W.2 Water Consumption and Reuse 6.00% controlled.
Table 1Railways Rating System Scope, Part I

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
No Category / Criteria Weights Goals
M Materials 12.00%
M.1 Regional Materials 2.05%
M.2 Responsible Sourcing of Materials 0.95%
The impact of the buildings use
M.3 Recycled Materials 2.70%
of materials on the environment
M.4 Materials Reuse 1.75%
shall be controlled.
M.5 Structure Reuse 0.95%
M.6 Design For Disassembly 1.60%
M.7 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)* 2.00%
IE Indoor Environment 14.00%
IE.1 Thermal Comfort 2.03%
IE.3 Mechanical Ventilation 2.53%
IE.4 Illumination Levels 1.91% The buildings indoor environment
IE.5 Daylight 1.87% shall be controlled.
IE.8 Acoustic Quality 1.98%
IE.9 Low-Emitting Materials 1.84%
IE.10 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 1.84%
CE Cultural and Economic Value 8.00% The buildings cultural and
CE.1 Heritage & Cultural Identity 4.12% economic value shall be
CE.2 Support of National Economy 3.88% maintained or enhanced.
MO Management & Operations 11.00%
MO.1 Commissioning Plan 1.35%
MO.2 Organic Waste Management 0.96%
MO.3 Recycling Management 1.27%
Water and Refrigerant Leak Detection The buildings management and
MO.4 1.02%
Systems operations plans shall be defined.
MO.5 Energy & Water Use Sub-metering* 3.12%
MO.6 Automated Control Systems 1.43%
MO.8 Sustainability and Awareness Plan 0.75%
MO.10 Vertical Transportation 1.10%
Total 104.00%
* Incentive weight
Table 2Railways Rating System Scope, Part II

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
GSAS Design: Rail, is a rating system for assessing the sustainability and ecological impacts of a
new main station building The rating system is comprised of this manual and an accompanying Design
Guideline to describe best practices associated with completing the assessment system. GSAS Design:
Rail is divided into eight categories that define the ways a project can impact the environment. The
categories are Urban Connectivity [UC], Site [S], Energy [E], Water [W], Materials [M], Indoor Environment
[IE], Cultural & Economic Value [CE], and Management & Operations [MO]. Each category measures
a different aspect of the projects environmental impact and addresses ways in which a project can
mitigate the negative environmental effects. The categories are then broken down into specific criteria that
measure and define individual issues. The issues range from a thorough review of water consumption
to an assessment of light quality. Each criterion specifies a process for measuring individual aspects of
environmental impact and for documenting the degree to which the requirements have been met. A score is
then awarded for each criterion based on the degree of compliance.
Each of the criteria in the assessment system contains the following elements:
DESCRIPTION Outlines the intent of the criterion.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Summarizes the overall principle of how the criterion will be
measured.
MEASUREMENT Describes, in detail, the steps and requirements the project must
take in order to demonstrate criterion compliance. Additionally, for
certain criteria that require complex computation, tools are provided
to facilitate calculations.
SUBMITTAL Provides information on the computation or documentation

requirements that the project needs to submit in order to
demonstrate compliance. These include plans, drawings,
simulations, specifications, reports, or calculations.
SCORE Lists the range of possible compliance levels and the score
associated with each level. Calculated values should be rounded to
the nearest number presented within the ranges.

DESIGN
DESIGN
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC] The Urban Connectivity category consists of factors associated
with the urban environment such as zoning, transportation
networks and loadings. Loadings on the urban environment
include traffic congestion, pollution, and waste/sewage
infrastructure.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from unsustainable urban

practices include:
Climate Change
Fossil Fuel Depletion
Water Depletion
Land Use & Contamination
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Human Comfort & Health
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact include:

Minimizing the load on the traffic/transportation
infrastructure
Developing safe and efficient walkways and cycle paths
Controlling the amount of light emitting from and noise
produced by the rail development
Reducing contamination to sewer and waterways
Preventing any risks or pollution to water sources
CATEGORY WEIGHT 7%
CRITERIA INCLUDED Min Max

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
Proximity to
UC.1 0 3 1.70%
Infrastructure
UC.3 Public Transportation 0 3 1.87%
Sewer & Waterway
UC.5 0 3 1.04%
Contamination
UC.7 Proximity to Amenities 0 3 1.03%
UC.8 Accessibility 0 3 1.36%
Total Possible 7.00%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.1] Proximity to Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of new infrastructure construction by

selecting a site near available connections to existing infrastruc-
ture or seeking on-site off-grid solutions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the amount of new infrastructure
construction required to meet the needs of the building.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Proximity to Infrastructure

Calculator to determine the percentage of the infrastructure
needs that can be met by existing, available infrastructure
connections or through alternative on-site solutions. A type of
infrastructure is considered to have an available connection
if it is present on-site or at a neighboring property and has or
planned to have the capacity to support the infrastructure load of
the building.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Proximity to Infrastructure Calculator and

specifications and documentation regarding the available
infrastructure showing that the existing structures can handle
the additional load of the building.
This criteria applies to both underground or overground stations
SCORE Score % Infrastructure Available

0 X < 40%
1 40% X < 60%
2 60% X < 80%
3 X 80%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.3] Public Transportation
DESCRIPTION Encourage development near access to effective public

transportation networks in order to reduce private transportation
needs and ensure station success.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Projects will be located in proximity to public transportation

access.
MEASUREMENT Projects will use the Public Transport Calculator to identify on

a site map the public transport stops within 480 meters of the
proposed site. The distance is measured from the buildings
primary entry/exit point to the public transportation stop.
Public Transport modes do not include the rail transit system
serving the facility. Taxi drop off points and private vehicle drop
off points are included.
Public transportation stops may only be counted once, including
stops that serve varying forms of public transportation or
multiple directions of traffic.
SUBMITTAL Submit results from the Public Transportation Calculator and

a site map with the public transportation stops within 480
meters clearly identified. If a shuttle service is provided to the
nearest transportation stop, provide a transportation plan that
demonstrates how shuttle services are offered to the building
occupants and station users.
SCORE Score Performance Indicator

0 X < 1.25
1 1.25 X < 2.00
2 2.00 X < 2.75
3 X 2.75

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.5] Sewer & Waterway Contamination
DESCRIPTION Avoid contamination of waterways to reduce the burden on

public treatment facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement a Sewer & Waterway
Contamination Plan to collect and remove all harmful or toxic
substances discharged from the site. This will help minimize any
negative impacts which may affect public health
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a Sewer & Waterway Contamination

Plan to collect and remove all toxic or harmful substances. Toxic
or harmful substances include any solids, sludge, floating debris,
oil, scum, etc.
It is recommended that recycling and composting facilities
be built on-site to handle the new district solid waste load.
For smaller developments that are part of an existing district
framework, shared waste infrastructure is acceptable with proof
of the facilitys capacity and districts collection system.
SUBMITTAL Submit plans and drawings to demonstrate how solid or harmful

substances will be collected, stored, and removed from the site.
These can include the following:
Storm water drainage system drawings
Sanitary drainage system drawings
Storm water and sanitary tank and filtration system drawings
This criteria applies to both underground or overground stations.
SCORE Score Requirement

Sewer & Waterway contamination plan does not
0
demonstrate compliance.
Sewer & Waterway contamination plan
3
demonstrates compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.7] Proximity to Amenities
DESCRIPTION Encourage development near pedestrian accessible amenities

in order to reduce transportation needs.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will be located in proximity to various types of basic
amenities with pedestrian access between the project and the
services.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Proximity to Amenities Calculator
and identify on a site map all the amenities that are located
within short walking or driving distance from the proposed site,
measured from the entry/exit point of the project.
Amenities are broken into five categories according to the usage
type as follows:
Public Services
Places of Worship
Retail - Services
Retail - Goods
Retail - Food
All amenities must fall within these categories. Projects will be

scored on the total quantity of their amenities as well as the
diversity between the use categories.
The Proximity to Amenities Calculator computes the criterion
score based on the total number of amenities accessible to
the project occupants within a 480 meters walking distance
range. This should be via safe pedestrian routes and crossing
points. The number of uses is weighted according to the
walking distance in increasing increments in order to calculate a
Performance Indicator.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Proximity to Amenities Calculator and the following

supporting documents:
List of all basic amenities within the distance specified
Site map identifying the location and distance of the
amenities with respect to the project. The Map should show
a safe walking route for pedestrians.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
SCORE The criterion score is the average of (a) and (b):
Score Quantity (a)

0 a<1
1 1a<2
2 2a<3
3 a3
Score Diversity (b)

0 b<1
1 1b<2
2 2b<3
3 b3

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
URBAN CONNECTIVITY [UC.8] Accessibility
DESCRIPTION Encourage site selection near access to existing pedestrian and

bicycle pathway networks, as well as intended users, in order to
reduce vehicle transportation needs.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will be located in proximity to pedestrian and bicycle
pathway access, as well as intended users.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Accessibility Calculator to

determine the number of accessible entrances provided by the
site, the length of the site perimeter, the number of average daily
users the site is intended to serve, and the number of users
within 480 meters of accessible entrances.
All projects will provide a site plan that will include an area
around the site at least 480 meters on all sides. Include on the
site plan:
All off-site pedestrian pathway networks, bicycle lanes, and
bicycle trails within 480 meters
All site entrances, as defined by:
1. Any intentional break in an impassible site boundary,
designed to allow entrance
2. The first intersection of any outside road, pedestrian
pathway, or bicycle trail with an open, passable site
boundary
All site entrances which may be considered accessible, as
defined by:
1. Entrance is accessible if it intersects with an existing
pedestrian pathway network extending at least 480 meters
away from the site
2. Entrance is accessible if it is located within 480 meters
of a bicycle trail or dedicated bicycle lane network, which
is at least 5 kilometers in total length, and includes bicycle
racks

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S E W M IE CE MO
UC
MEASUREMENT The catchment area around the rail station varies on the annual
predicated number of users.
Annual
predicated
Catchment Area
number of
users
100,000 1,000m
1,000,000 2,500
SUBMITTAL Submit results from the Accessibility Calculator along with

Site plan showing the 480 meter zone around the site,
The site boundary indicating if the border is passable by
pedestrians,
The labeled network of existing pedestrian and bicycle
pathways,
The sites entrances,
The sites accessible entrances.
SCORE The criterion score is the average of (a) and (b):
Score Sufficient Accessible Entrances (a)

0 a < 1.0
3 a 1.00
Proximity of Residents to Accessible

Score
Entrances (b)
0 b < 0.70
1 0.70 b < 0.80
2 0.80 b < 0.90
3 b 0.90

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC SS E W M IE CE MO
SITE [S] The Site category consists of factors associated with land use
such as land conservation or remediation and site selection,
planning and development.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from improper land use and
unsustainable practices include:
Water Depletion
Land Use & Contamination
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact due to land
use include:
Selecting a site that was previously developed, has minimal
ecological value, or is contaminated
Preserving natural water bodies on or nearby the site
Preserving habitats that exist on the site
Defining a landscaping plan that encourages the use of
native vegetation
Preventing rainwater runoff through on-site collection
methods
Controlling wind conditions on the site and adjacent
properties
Controlling the amount of noise produced by the project or
development
Controlling the amount of light emitting from the project or
development
Minimizing the adverse impacts from on-site construction
activities and contractor practices
Reducing the parking footprint to minimize parking surfaces
Shading public spaces and pathways to maximize site use
Providing safe lighting levels for pedestrian pathways
Developing well-marked, accessible pathways

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
CATEGORY WEIGHT 17%

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
S.1 Land Preservation -1 3 1.25%
Water Body
S.2 -1 3 1.32%
Preservation
S.3 Habitat Preservation -1 3 1.15%
S.4 Vegetation -1 3 1.14%
GSAS Construction
S.5 -1 3 1.69%
Management - Partial
S.6 Rainwater Runoff -1 3 0.68%
S.7 Heat Island Effect -1 3 0.86%
S.8 Wind Comfort -1 3 0.88%
S.9 Noise Pollution -1 3 0.76%
S.10 Light Pollution -1 3 0.75%
GSAS Construction
S.11 0 3 2.60%
Management - Full*
S.12 Parking Footprint -1 3 0.84%
S.13 Shading -1 3 0.98%
S.14 Visual Comfort -1 3 0.84%
S.15 Pathways -1 3 1.26%
* Incentive weight = 1%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.1] Land Preservation
DESCRIPTION Encourage development on land that is contaminated,

previously developed, or has low ecological value. In addition,
preserve or enhance the site through remediation, conservation,
and/or restoration.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will assess the site for its soil quality and
contamination level and determine strategies to conserve,
remediate, restore, or enhance the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will assess the site for all
projects in order to complete the Land Preservation Calculator
and to create a Site Assessment Report that identifies the
following:
Soil quality (low, moderate, high)
Areas of the site that are contaminated or have been
previously developed
Options for conserving the site in its natural state
Recommendations for remediating contaminated land or
restoring/enhancing barren areas of the site
Additional requirements for particular sensitive sites
subject to soil erosion.
Additionally, if the site is contaminated, the ecologist will identify

the following:
Contaminant sources/types
Degree of contamination
Strategies for remediating the sources of contamination

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit the Land Preservation Calculator and the following

Site Assessment Report
Soil Erosion Plan (if applicable)
Site plan identifying areas of varying degrees of soil quality,
soil disturbance, and contaminated land for pre- and post-
development
Site plan identifying areas to be conserved, restored, or
enhanced
Specifications that illustrate how site remediation,
conservation, and restoration outlined in the Site
Assessment Report will be implemented
Any other drawings that meet the specific requirements of
the Site Assessment Report
SCORE Score Performance Indicator (a)

-1 a < 0.00 or inadequate site assessment report
0 0.00 a < 0.25
1 0.25 a < 0.50
2 0.50 a < 0.75
3 a 0.75

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.2] Water Body Preservation
DESCRIPTION Encourage development that prevents or minimizes ecological

degradation to water bodies in order to preserve the natural
resources of the region.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies to conserve, restore, or

enhance the water bodies on or nearby the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will evaluate the site for all
projects in order to complete a Water Body Preservation Plan
which will contain strategies and guidelines for the conservation,
restoration, and/or enhancement of natural water bodies on
or nearby the project site. Water bodies are defined as areas
that hold surface or groundwater, including, but not limited to
streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, bays, gulfs, and aquifers.
The Water Body Preservation Plan must address the following
requirements:
Water Body Conservation: Demonstrate that the project will
preserve all existing water bodies. There is no acceptable
limit for infilling or the polluting of existing water bodies.
Coastal Protection: Show how the project will protect all
nearby coastlines from damage or pollution as a result of
the development.
Groundwater Protection: Demonstrate that the project will
prevent damage or contamination of groundwater.
Underground stations should demonstrate no adverse impacts

on the water course if the water table is above the lower level of
the station.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit the Water Body Preservation Plan and the following
Diagrams, drawings, or plans identifying the location of
natural water bodies pre- and post-development
Diagrams or drawings indicating at least a 200 meter buffer
around coastal areas

Water Body Preservation plan does not
-1
demonstrate compliance
Visual Inspection demonstrates no existing
0
surface water
Ground Water inspection report demonstrates
1
no existing water bodies
Water Body Preservation plan demonstrates
2 no further negative impacts to existing water
bodies
Water Body Preservation Plan demonstrates
3
contamination remedial measures/actions

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.3] Habitat Preservation
DESCRIPTION Encourage development that preserves and/or enhances the

biodiversity of the site in order to protect the natural ecosystems
of the region.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies to conserve, restore, or

enhance habitats and the biodiversity of the site.
MEASUREMENT An Ecologist or Land Specialist will evaluate the site for all
projects and create a Habitat Preservation Plan that identifies
the following:
All habitats within the site and on adjacent areas. Examples
of habitats include mangroves, wadis, and deserts. Habitats
can also be defined by species of animals and vegetation.
Ecologically sensitive habitats which house endangered
species of plants or animals.
Strategies for protecting all endangered species and their
habitats.
All projects will identify and protect all habitats that are specified
as endangered in the Habitat Preservation Plan. The Habitat
Preservation Plan will be scored based on the quality of the
habitats maintained on the site.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Habitat Preservation Plan and the following

Diagrams or drawings that identify all habitats, pre- and
post-development
List of endangered plant and animal species
Diagrams, drawings, or plans that illustrate strategies
for preserving ecosystem interaction within the site and
adjacent areas
OR
Evidences demonstrating unavailability of vegetation or
endangered habitat.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCORE
Score Requirement
Habitat Preservation Plan does not demonstrate
-1
compliance
Visual Inspection demonstrates no vegetation or
0
endangered habitats
Habitat Preservation Plan demonstrates
3
compliance

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.4] Vegetation
DESCRIPTION Encourage greening through native, low-impact or productive

vegetation to improve the urban living and enhance quality of lives.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a landscaping plan to minimize the
amount of lawn and increase the amount of native, productive or
or low-impact productive vegetation.
Green roofs or bio- facade may also be considered.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Vegetation Calculator to assess the
softscape plan. The assessment will base on three factors:
Softscape Factor (SF) - the percentage of the softscape
area with respect to the total site area.
Lawn Factor (LF) - the percentage of lawn with respect to
the vegetated area.
Vegetation Factor (VF) - the percentage of the vegetated
area (native, adaptive or productive) with respect to the
softscape area.
The project will meet the following requirements:
The lawn must not exceed 50% of the total softscaped
area, excluding roadways and hardscaped areas. Where
appropriate, use vegetation that minimizes water usage.
At least 2.5% of the site area should be vegetated.
At least 30% of the vegetated area should be native/adaptive
to the climate of the region. Refer to the list of Recommended
Plant Species in the GSAS Design Guidelines.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Vegetation Calculator and the following supporting

documents:
Landscape plan and planting schedule identifying the type
and location of plantings
Landscape material data sheets
Elevated stations may attain a score of 0 if there is no specific

site boundaries.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SCORE
Requirement
Score SF = Softscape Factor; LF = Lawn Factor;
VF = Vegetation Factor
-1 SF 2.5% OR LF > 50% OR VF < 30%
0 30% VF < 45%
1 45% VF < 60%
2 60% VF < 75%
3 VF 75%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.5] GSAS Construction Management-Partial
DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse impacts from on-site construction activities

and contractor practices.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the environmental impacts of the
construction process by implementing best practices in
accordance to GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines for Site category only.
MEASUREMENT All projects will evaluate the environmental impact over the
course of the construction process by assessing the aspects
of the construction process and the contractor practices on site
that have a lasting environmental impact.
All projects have to address the following minimum
Descriptive-Based Evaluation for GSAS Construction
Site Category to attain a compliance (score of 3) for this
criterion:
Determination of the amount of solid waste being
recycled, composted, in order to minimize the load
of treated or untreated solid waste on existing
infrastructure.
Developing and implementation of a Sewer & Waterway
Contamination Plan to collect and remove all toxic or
harmful substances discharged from the site.
Minimization the level of dust produced by construction
activities and seek to minimize the effects of dust
produced.
Minimization the level of noise produced by construction
activities.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, a commitment letter is required to earn the

score.
For final review, submit the following targeted plans and
Solid Waste Load Plan and any supporting documents that
demonstrate solid waste production and the capacity to
compost or recycle.
Sewer & Waterway Contamination Plan and any plans
and drawings to demonstrate how liquid wastes or harmful
substances will be collected, stored, and removed from the
construction site.
Dust Control Plan, drawings and supporting documents
demonstrate how dust will be minimized and monitored
during the construction process.
Noise Pollution Plan, drawings and supporting documents
demonstrate how noise will be minimized and monitored
during the construction process.
If a project does not achieve the Descriptive-Based Evaluation

for GSAS Construction Site Category: Solid Waste Load, Sewer
& Waterway Contamination, Dust Control and Noise Pollution,
then it will receive a score of -1 for this criterion.
SCORE The overall score of this criterion depends on the compliance

with Descriptive-Based Evaluation for GSAS Construction Site
Category.
Score Requirement
-1 Compliance NOT achieved
3 Compliance achieved

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.6] Rainwater Runoff
DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of rainwater exiting the site by collecting,

reusing or absorbing any rainwater that falls on the site or
building.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a Rainwater Management Plan to
minimize the amount of rainwater exiting the site based on site
geotechnical study assess the ground water table level condition.
MEASUREMENT Project will develop a Rainwater Management Plan to include

provisions or specifications to accomplish the following:
Catch and store all water that falls on the building roof.
Collect, treat, and store all water that falls on the site
If municipal storm water system is provided, the project
may integrate its rainfall water connection system with such
network.
If the geotechnical study demonstrates no concerns
regarding the ground water table level, the project may
absorb water that falls on landscaping in order to replenish
groundwater and catch excess water that escapes below
ground
Produce a flood risk management plan for any station with
underground component.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Rainwater Management Plan and the following sup-
porting documents:
Softscape and Hardscape plans
Storm water drainage system specifications, where
applicable
Storage tank specifications
Storm water treatment and reuse plan
Municipal stormwater network where applicable
Station flood risk management plan

Rainwater Management Plan does not
-1
Rainwater Management Plan demonstrates
3
compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.7] Heat Island Effect
DESCRIPTION Minimize heat island effect to reduce impact on the surrounding

habitat and the environment.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies and perform calculations to
ensure the heat island effect stays within a given threshold.
MEASUREMENT Projects should perform simulations to determine the pre- de-

velopment and post-development albedo values to complete
this criterion determine the potential heat island effect due to the
projects buildings. The project should calculate pre-develop-
ment and post-development albedo values to obtain the albedo
difference caused by the new construction (Albedo Difference =
Post-development Albedo - Pre-development Albedo). This cal-
culation includes the first row of neighboring buildings within a
200 meter radius of the project site. Also, other buildings beyond
the second row of this 200 meter radius should be considered
when necessary.
SUBMITTAL Submit the following supporting documents:

Site plan including neighboring buildings within the 200 meters
radius
Construction material specifications for the building exterior
and site surface finish
Simulation results.
SCORE Score Albedo Difference (X)

-1 X < -0.3
0 -0.3 X < -0.2
1 -0.2 X < -0.1
2 -0.1 X < 0
3 X0

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.8] Wind Comfort
DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse wind conditions in the surrounding spaces at

the pedestrian level.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop strategies and perform wind control
studies to minimize wind exposure to surrounding spaces at the
pedestrian level.
MEASUREMENT All projects will use the Wind Confort Calculator and if applicable
a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation to calculate
the post-development wind conditions. The project will ensure
that the maximum wind speed at the pedestrian level falls within
a specified range.
ABOVE GROUND
Projects should include open platforms and concourse areas in
the calculations or simulations.
UNDERGROUND
Projects should demonstrate that conditions at buildings
entrances and exits are not adversely affected.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Wind Comfort Calculator, as well as the results of the
CFD simulations if applicable.
Calculator:
Wind Comfort Calculator.
Summary document of wind boundary conditions
(major wind speeds).
Drawings showing surrounding buildings and site
dimensions.
CFD Simulations:
Plan and section drawings indicating the area being measured.
Post-development simulation wind speed plots.
Post-development average wind speed.
Summary document of boundary conditions (major wind
speeds and direction).

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

-1 X 9.5 m/s
0 8.0 X < 9.5 m/s
1 6.5 X < 8.0 m/s
2 5.5 X < 6.5 m/s
3 X < 5.5 m/s

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.9] Noise Pollution
DESCRIPTION Minimize the level of noise produced by the project affecting

nearby buildings and the surrounding environment.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the level of noise produced by the
development.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Noise Pollution Calculator to
determine the overall A-weighted day-night sound pressure level
(DNL), pre- and post-development. The area for measurement is
at the edge of the project site and 2 meters above ground.
A project located within 500 meters of one or more of the
following noise-sensitive buildings are considered as Type 1:
Institutional building (school, university, etc.)
Hotel
Medical facility (hospital, clinic, etc.)
Residential building (single family, multi-family, high-rise,
etc.)
Library
Place of worship
Otherwise, the project is considered as Type 2.
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Noise Pollution Calculator and the
following supporting documents:
Plan of existing buildings within 500 meters of the project
site edge and the specification of surrounding building types
Plan showing location of outdoor HVAC equipment
Manufacturers sound data for outdoor HVAC equipment
This criteria applies to both underground or overground
stations
SCORE The DNL value of post-development addition to the
pre- development day-night sound level is:
Score Type 1 dBA (X) Type 2 dBA (X)

-1 X 3dBA X 6dBA
0 1dBA < X < 3dBA 2dBA < X < 6dBA
3 X 1dBA X 2dBA

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.10] Light Pollution
DESCRIPTION Minimize the amount of light emitted to the exterior from the
building or site.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize light pollution by controlling the amount
of light emitted by the development.
MEASUREMENT All projects will determine the extent of Light Trespass and
Upward Light Emission to complete the Light Pollution
Calculator.
Light trespass: Project will determine vertical illumination levels
at 2m from the site boundary, using lighting software to simulate
site lighting conditions. Illumination levels should not exceed the
maximum levels specified for each zone under which the project
is classified per the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or equivalent.
Zone LZ0: No Ambient Lighting
Zone LZ1: Low Ambient Lighting
Zone LZ2: Moderate Ambient Lighting
Zone LZ3: Moderately High Ambient Lighting
Zone LZ4: High Ambient Lighting
Recommended maximum vertical illumination levels at the

project site boundary (per IESNA Lighting Handbook, or
equivalent)
Pre Curfew Post Curfew
Zone LZ0: 0.1 lux 0 lux
Zone LZ1: 1 lux 0 lux
Zone LZ2 3 lux 1 lux

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT Upward Light Emission: Project will complete a software

simulation or the calculations within the Light Pollution
Calculator to determine the extent of Upward Light Emission
from the projects external lighting. The total initial design
fixtures lumens of external lights emitted at an angle of 90o or
higher from nadir will be limited according to the Lighting Zone.
The following are the maximum allowed Upward Light Emission
values for different environmental zones:
Zone LZ0: 0%
Zone LZ1: 0%
Zone LZ2: 2.5%
Zone LZ3: 5 %
Zone LZ4: 15%
SUBMITTAL Submit the Light Pollution Calculator and the following

Simulation results for pre and post curfew light trespass/
vertical illumination levels at the project site boundary and
also the Upward Light Emission simulation results (if using
the CIE150 calculation method)
Relevant external lighting drawings (plans and elevations)
Relevant lighting manufacturers datasheets (including
photometric data for individual light fixtures)
SCORE If either factor (a) or (b) receives a score of -1, then the final
criterion score is a -1. Otherwise, the criterion score is 3.
Extent of Light Trespass (a)

Score Requirement
-1 a > Zone limit
3 a < Zone limit
Upward Light Emission (b)

Score Requirement
-1 b > Zone limit
3 b < Zone limit

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.11] GSAS Construction Management-Full*
DESCRIPTION Minimize adverse impacts from on-site construction activities

and contractor practices.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will minimize the environmental impacts of the
construction process by implementing best practices in
accordance to GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop and implement strategies to reduce the
adverse impacts from on-site construction activities pertaining
to site, energy, water, materials and management & Operation
as outlined in GSAS Construction Management Assessment &
Guidelines Manual.
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit commitment letter from the owner
indicating targeted certification level (Classes A, B or C).
For final review, submit GSAS Construction Management Certifi-
cation issued by the certification body.
SCORE The overall score of this criterion depends on the compliance

with GSAS Construction Management requirements.
If the project does not proceed with GSAS Construction
Management- Full, a minimum score of zero will be achieved for
this criterion.
Score Requirement
0 NOT targeted
2 Stars earned from GSAS Construction
1
Management-Full
2
Management-Full
3
Management-Full
* Incentive weight

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.12] Parking Footprint
DESCRIPTION Minimize the parking footprint within the development while

adequately serving the needs of the users.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects should develop a plan to minimize the total footprint
dedicated to parking based on vcs usa and intasity.
MEASUREMENT For sites requiring parking facilities, the project will develop
a Parking Footprint Plan to specify only impervious surfaces
or alternative pavement systems, including porous concrete,
porous asphalt, or permeable pavers, for all surface parking
within the project site based on local/international standards
and regulations. The following parking types are considered
sustainable practices and are excluded from this criterion:
Structured, multi-level parking
On-street, parallel parking
Underground parking
Projects with no surface parking provided are exempt from this

criterion and will automatically earn a score of 0.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Parking Footprint Calculator and a Parking Footprint

plan identifying all surface parking lots and parking structures
and provide material data sheets for all paving systems.
Provide a breakdown of provision identifying space allocation for

station users and space allocation for station staff.
SCORE
Requirement
Score b=% of sustainable car parks provided in the
development
-1 Insufficient carparks or b < 20%
0 20% < = b < 40%
1 40% < = b < 60%
2 60% < = b < 80%
3 b > = 80%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.13] Shading
DESCRIPTION Encourage shading for areas of the site not occupied by

buildings or roadways.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will provide appropriate levels of shading for all open
spaces including pedestrian pathways, bike paths parking areas,
platforms, concourses and public areas.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Shading Calculator or perform

a shading simulation to assess the landscaping plan. If the
calculator is used, the project must also submit drawings to
demonstrate the location of the shaded area with respect to
the target or intended area. Simulations, if used, should be
performed on June 21st at 15:00.
All projects will determine the percent of area shaded of the total
area for the following shared spaces:
Hardscaped Pedestrian and Bike Pathways & Parking Areas
Pedestrian pathways may occur along roadways, within
public spaces, or between buildings.
Hardscaped Common Areas and Public Areas

Common areas can include hardscaped plazas, courtyards,
and other spaces that are open and accessible to the
general public.
Platform, Concourse
Project must provide complete shading for all platforms,
concourse.
Hardscaped areas refer to any structures made with hard

materials including patios, retaining walls, walkways, plazas, or
other areas where the upper soil profile is no longer exposed
to the actual surface of the Earth. For the calculation of this
criterion, only shrubs or trees that are taller than 2 meters are
acceptable for input to ensure that the species is taller than the
average human height.
This criterion applies to both underground or overground
stations.
Projects that do not have pedestrian pathways, parking areas, or
common areas will automatically score a 0 for that particular space.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit either the Shading Calculator or the results from the
shading simulation if applicable, as well as and the following
Site plan outlining all building footprints, pedestrian
pathways, parking areas, picnic areas, and common areas
Landscape plan and planting schedule identifying the type
and location of plantings and architectural shading features
Landscape material data sheets
Results of the simulation, if performed, demonstrating the
areas of the pedestrian pathways, parking areas, picnic
areas, and common areas that are shaded
SCORE If the project does not provide complete shading for all
platforms, concourse and public areas, the project will
automatically receive a score of -1. If the project has NO shaded
pedestrian pathways & parking areas (a) OR common areas (b),
the final score of (a) or (b) is 0. Otherwise, the final score is the
average of (a) and (b).
Hardscaped Pedestrian Pathways & Parking

Score
Areas Shading Analysis (a)
-1 a < 60%
0 60% a < 70%
1 70% a < 80%
2 80% a < 90%
3 a 90%
Hardscaped Common Area Shading Analysis &

Score
Public Areas (b)
-1 b < 35%
0 35% b < 45%
1 45% b < 55%
2 55% b < 65%
3 b 65%
Score Platform and Concourse Shading Analysis (c)

-1 c < 100%
3 All concourse and platform are completly shaded

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.14] Visual Comfort
DESCRIPTION All projects will ensure light levels that have been designed
in line with best practices for visual performance, comfort and
safety.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will ensure that all access roads, parking areas and
pedestrian pathways meet minimum illumination requirements.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Visual Comfort Calculator to

demonstrate that the design will provide light levels no less than
those recommended by the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or other
applicable standards related to a specific environment or task
All projects will perform simulations to determine illuminance levels
and uniformity for the relevantareas. The results of the simulation
are entered into the Visual Comfort Calculator, which includes
two components-the first determines minimum recommended
illuminance and uniformity levels, while the second determines
whether the project significantly exceeds the recommended levels.
This criteria applies to both underground or over ground stations
that have external spaces.
Component One:
All projects will perform lighting simulations to demonstrate
that all relevant areas within the project meet the minimum
recommended average illuminance levels and the minimum
light uniformity as recommended in the IESNA Lighting
Handbook, or equivalent.
Component Two:
All projects will calculate the average lighting level of the
typical areas within the project site to ensure they meet
the recommended illuminance levels and calculate the
percentage of total usable area where illumination level
exceeds the recommended levels by more than 25%.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT The following typical spaces used in the calculation:

Bike Way
Canopies
Parking Area
Pedestrian Walkway
Pick-up/Drop-off
Plaza
Porte Chochere
Roadway
Roundabout
Waiting Area
SUBMITTAL Submit the Visual Comfort Calculator and the following

Site plan showing all access roads, parking areas and
pedestrian pathways and the location of light fixtures in
relation to these areas.
Results of the lighting simulations including the location of
relevant calculation surfaces, data of average maintained
lux levels and uniformity for each area being assessed.
Lighting manufacturers photometric data for all light fixtures
used.
SCORE (X)% - percentage of total area which is

Score
over-lit by more than 25%
Any of the typical areas fails to meet IESNA
-1 minimum luminance level or uniformity
requirement
IESNA minimum recommended illuminance
0 and uniformity requirements are met for all
areas and X>30%
IESNA minimum recommended luminance
1 and uniformity requirements are met in all
areas and 20%< X30%
areas and 10%< X20%
areas and X10%

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SITE [S.15] Pathways
DESCRIPTION Encourage sustainable development with efficient, user-friendly

pedestrian pathways by ensuring that all pathways leading
through the site feature adequate signage and accommodate all
users, including those with disabilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a plan to provide adequate signage
and physical connections to ease travel between all buildings,
parking areas, and other facilities on the site.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a Pathways Plan which demonstrates the
following:
Provide at least one accessible paved pathway that
connects all built spaces, parking areas, and other major
facilities on the site.
Where feasible Provide accessible routes including
footbridges or subways off site to surrounding buildings /
developments.
Design paved pathways to be clear, obstruction-free,
level, and wide with firm, stable surfaces, and to meet
the requirements of the proposed Architectural and
Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; Architectural
Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor
Developed Areas.
Ensure that all pathways feature adequate signage at all
intersections and at regular intervals along an unbroken
length of a pathway. The following should be included when
developing the signage strategy and layout:
Street signage
Pathway labels
Clearly labeled trash and recycling receptacles
Directional signs leading to major attractions, parking,
entrances, and exits
Safety and advisory warning signs in hazardous and
potentially hazardous areas
Signs indicating all public, administrative, and
maintenance facilities
Interpretive signs for any historical, artistic, and cultural
attractions

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
SUBMITTAL Submit the Pathways Plan and the following supporting

documents:
Site plan showing all accessible pathways that meet the
requirements listed in the measurement, including clearly
represented dimensions of all accessible pathways, grade
elevation at regular intervals, and all of the areas connected
by the pathways
Any additional supporting documents, including construction
details and signage design details
Plan showing the location of signage along each pathway
within the development.
SCORE Score Pathway Plan

Pathway Plan does not demonstrate
-1
compliance.
3 Pathway Plan demonstrates compliance.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
UC S EE W M IE CE MO
ENERGY [E] The Energy category consists of factors associated with energy
demand of the rail development, the efficiency of energy
delivery, and the use of fossil energy sources that result in
harmful emissions and pollution.
IMPACTS Negative impacts resulting from energy use and unsustainable

practices include:
Climate Change
Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impacts due to energy
use include:
Designing the building to lower its energy demand
Selecting efficient building systems
Lowering the demand on non-renewable sources of energy
thereby reducing harmful emissions and depletion of fossil
fuels
Minimizing the amount of harmful substances produced by
the energy delivery systems and the energy supply network
CATEGORY WEIGHT 25%

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
Energy Demand
E.1 -1 3 7.15%
Performance
Energy Delivery
E.2 -1 3 7.12%
Performance
Primary Energy
E.3 -1 3 3.04%
Sources
CO2 Emissions and
E.4 -1 3 5.64%
Offset
NOx, SOx &
E.5 -1 3 2.05%
Particulate Matter

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.1] Energy Demand Performance
DESCRIPTION Establish energy demand performance levels for the building

in order to reduce environmental and economic impacts
associated with excessive energy use.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will calculate building performance in relation to the

baseline as specified below. All calculations will adhere to the
GSAS Energy Application document.
MEASUREMENT Project will determine energy demand performance in two steps.

Step 1, the project will use the Energy Performance Calculator
to determine the energy demand (Qnd,fz,i) for each Functional
Zone (FZ) of the project. Step 2, the project will enter the Qnd,fz,i
for each FZ in the Composition sheet in the Energy Calculator
to determine the aggregated criterion score for the entire Rails
facility.
Step 1. Functional Zone Level Assessment
For each indoor Functional Zone (FZ), the project will complete
the Energy Performance Calculator to determine the energy
demand (Qnd,fz,i) values.
Step 2. Project Level Assessment
The project will complete the Energy Score Calculator to
determine the energy performance coefficient
(EPC nd,rails) based on calculation results of the FZ Level
Assessment.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT By averaging energy demand of FZs by floor area (A), the

calculator computes Qnd,Rails of the entire project. The energy
demand reference value (Qref,nd,rails) of the project is computed
as an area-weighted average of FZs. EPC then computed
according to the following formula:
EPCnd,rails = Qnd,rails / Qref nd,rails
with Qnd,rails = (Q nd,fz,i * A fz,i / A fz,i) and
Qref nd,rails = (Q ref,nd,fz,i * A fz,i / A fz,i)
Where:
A represents the floor area
Subscript fz,i represents the Functional Zone (i)
Q nd,fz,i is the energy demand for fz,i in kWh/m2/yr.
The Q ref,nd,fz,i is the reference value of energy demand for fz,i
in kWh/m2/yr.
Q nd,rails is the total energy demand of the project in
kWh/m2/yr.
Q ref,nd,rails is the reference value of total energy demand of
the project in kWh/m2/yr.
SUBMITTAL Submit all relevant calculators and supporting documentation as

follows:
Relevant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP)
drawings
Energy Performance Calculators for each Functional Zone
(FZ) in the rails facility
Energy Score Calculator for the entire project
Design drawings with specifications of FZs
SCORE Score EPCnd Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC 0.7
3 EPC 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.2] Energy Delivery Performance
DESCRIPTION Establish delivered energy performance levels of the project

in order to reduce environmental and economic impacts
associated with excessive energy use.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project calculate building performance in relation to the

MEASUREMENT Project will determine energy delivery performance in two steps.

to determine the delivered energy (Edel,fz,i) for each functional
zone (FZ) of the project. Step 2, the project will enter the Edel,fz,i
for each FZ in the Energy Score Calculator to determine the
aggregated criterion score for the entire rails facility.
Step 1. Functional Zone Level Assessment
For each functional zone (FZ), the project will complete the
Energy Performance Calculator to determine the delivered
energy (Edel,fz,i) values.
Step 2. Project Level Assessment
The project will complete the Composition sheet in the Energy

Calculator to determine the energy performance coefficient
(EPCdel,rails) based on calculation results of the FZ Level
Assessment

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
MEASUREMENT By averaging delivered energy of FZs by floor area, the

calculator computes Edel,rails of the entire project. The delivered
energy reference value (Eref_del,rails) of the project is computed as
an area weighted average of FZs. EPCdel,rails is then computed
EPCdel,rails = Edel,rails / Eref del,rails
with Edel,rails = (E del,fz,i * A fz,i / A fz,i) and
Eref del,rails = (E Eref_del,fz,I * A fz,i / A fz,i)
Where:
A represents the floor area
Subscript fz,i represents the type of functional zone (i)
E del,fz,i is the delivered energy for fz,i in kWh/m2/yr.
The E ref_del,fz,i is the delivered energy reference value for fz,i
in kWh/m2/yr.
E del,rails is the total delivered energy for the project in
kWh/ m2/yr.
E ref_del,rails is the total delivered energy reference value for
the project in kWh/m2/yr.

follows:
Energy Performance Calculators for each functional zone
Design drawings with specifications of functional zones
For FZs of outdoor competition sites, include a report
documenting the calculation of delivered energy
drawings
SCORE Score EPCdel Value

-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC 0.7
3 EPC 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.3] Primary Energy Sources
DESCRIPTION Establish fossil energy conservation performance of the building

with its delivery systems and energy supply network.
MEASUREMENT Project will determine primary energy performance in two steps.
to determine the primary energy (Ep,fz,i) of each functional
zone (FZ) based on the primary energy factor for each
energy carrier used. Step 2, the project will enter the Ep,fz,i for
each FZ in the Composition sheet in the Energy Calculator to
determine the aggregated criterion score for the entire rails
facility.
By averaging primary energy of FZs by floor area, the calculator
computes Ep,rails of the entire project. The primary energy
reference value (Eref_p,rails) of the project is computed as an area
weighted average of FZs. EPCp,rails is then computed according
to the following formula:
EPCp,rails = Ep,rails / Eref_p,rails
with Ep,rails = (E p,fz,i * A fz,i / A fz,i) and
Eref_p,rails = (E ref_p,fz,I * A fz,i / A fz,i)
Where:
A represents the area.
Subscript fz,i represents the type of functional zone(i).
Ep,rails is the total primary energy for the project, in
kWh/m2/yr.
Eref_p,rails is the total primary energy reference value for the
project, in kWh/m2/yr.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

follows:
Energy Performance Calculators for each functional zone
drawings
SCORE
Score EPCp Value
-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC 0.7
3 EPC 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.4] CO2 Emissions and Offset
DESCRIPTION Establish CO2 emission reduction performance of the building

with its delivery systems and energy supply network.

MEASUREMENT Project will determine CO2 emission performance in two steps.

to determine the CO2 emission (CO2,fz,i) for each functional zone
(FZ) based on the CO2 emission factor for each energy carrier
used. Step 2, the project will enter the CO2,fz,i for each FZ in the
Composition sheet in the Energy Calculator to determine the
aggregated criterion score for the entire rails facility.
By averaging CO2 emission of FZs by floor area, the calculator
computes CO2,rails of the entire project. The CO2 emission
reference value (CO2,ref,rails) of the project is computed as an
area weighted average of FZs. If advanced technologies
such as clean fuels, CO2 emission capture and sequestration
technologies are applied in the network, the reduction factor
should be provided in the EPC calculation for CO2 emission
performance assessment. EPCCO2 rails is then computed
EPCCO2,rails = CO2,rails- CO2,offset / CO2,ref,rails

Where:
Subscript fz,i represents the type of functional zone (i).
CO2,rails is the total CO2 emission for the project, in g/m2/yr.
CO2,ref,rails is the total CO2 emission reference value for the
project, in g/m2/yr.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

follows:
(FZ) in the rails facility.
Energy Score Calculator for the entire project.
Design Drawings
Drawings
SCORE
Score EPCCO2Value
-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC 0.7
3 EPC 0.6

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
ENERGY [E.5] NOx, SOx, & Particulate Matter

DESCRIPTION Establish NOx, SOx, and dust emission reduction performance
of the building with its delivery systems and energy supply
network.

MEASUREMENT Project will determine NOx and SOx emissions in two steps.
to determine the NOx and SOx emissions (NOx,fz,i and SOx,fz,i) for
each functional zone (FZ) based on the NOx and SOx emission
factors for each energy carrier used. Step 2, the project will
enter the NOx,fz,i and SOx,fz,i for each FZ in the Composition sheet
in the Energy Calculator to determine the aggregated criterion
score for the entire rails facility.
By averaging NOx and SOx emissions of FZs by floor area, the
calculator computes NOx,rails and SOx,rails of the entire project.
The NOx and SOx emission reference values (NOx,ref,rails and

SOx,ref,rails) of the project are computed as an area weighted
average of FZs. EPCNOx-SOx,rails is then computed according to
the following formula:
EPCNOx-SOx,rails = {(NOx,rails / NOx,ref,rails) +

(SOx,rails / SOx,ref,rails)} / 2
Where:
Subscript fz,i represents the type of functional zone(i).
NOx,rails and SOx,rails is the total NOx and SOx emissions for
the project, in g/m2/yr.
NOx,ref,rails and SOx,ref,rails is the total NOx and SOx emission
reference values for the project, in g/m2/yr.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT

follows:
(FZ) in the rails facility.
Energy Score Calculator for the entire project.
Design Drawings
Drawings
SCORE
Score EPCNOx,SOx Value
-1 EPC > 1.0
0 0.8 < EPC 1.0
1 0.7 < EPC 0.8
2 0.6 < EPC 0.7
3 EPC 0.6

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WATER [W] The Water category consists of factors associated with water
consumption and its associated burden on municipal supply and
treatment systems.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from water consumption and

Water Depletion
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact and lower
demand on water include:
Specifying efficient plumbing fixtures
Creating a system for the collection and storage of rainwater
On-site treatment of water for later reuse
Designing a landscaping plan that minimizes the need for
irrigation
CATEGORY WEIGHT 10%

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
W.1 Water Efficiency -1 3 4.00%
Water Consumption
W.2 -1 3 6.00%
and Reuse

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WATER [W.1] Water Efficiency
DESCRIPTION Minimize water consumption in order to reduce the burden on

municipal supply and treatment systems
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will demonstrate conservation in the use of water

in relation to the baseline and targets outlined in the Water
Calculator.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Water Calculator to determine the

cumulative water consumption associated with the rails facility.
Cumulative water consumption is determined by three major
factors - Water Performance Assessment, Reference Values,
and the Consumption Weighted Average Score.
[1] Water Performance Assessment
(A) Occupant Performance Assessment:
The application conducts multiple calculations to determine two
estimated values - Water Demand for Occupants per zone type
(WD(i)cal_occupant) and Water Demand for Irrigation per zone type
(WD(i)cal_irrigation). The annual net water demand is calculated from
the summation of Water Demands
(WD(i)cal_occupant + WD(i)cal_irrigation). Then the net water demand
is compared against the summation of the reference Water
Demand value (WD(i)ref_occupant) to generate the zone specific
Water Performance Coefficient for Efficiency (WPCEff(i)).
WD(i)cal_occupant + WD(i)cal_irrigation
WPCEff(i) = ---------------------------------------------------
WD(i)ref_occupant + WD(i) ref_irrigatio
Where i represents a typical rails facility building zones.

For each zone type, the equation to calculate reference
values applies to all designs irrespective of operating duration,
occupancy density, and site area. The resulting WPCEff(i) will
be comparable to all similar zones of rails facilities.

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MEASUREMENT [2] Reference Values

The water consumption reference value equation for occupants
is defined as:
WCref_occupant= A(i) No. Operating Hours No. Occupants
Where coefficients A(i) are calibrated based on the analysis of
an existing rails facility which is used as the base case.
[3] Water Efficiency Weighted Criterion Score
The Water Calculator determines the water demand weighted

final criterion score of all occupant zones and landscaping zones
with the following equation:
WPCEff_Total (WD(i) + ... + WD(n))

= -------------------------------------------------
(WCref(i) + ... + WCref(n))
Where i represents all the zones of the following performance

assessments to determine a final criterion score:
Occupant Performance Assessment
Landscaping for rails Facility Performance Assessment
SUBMITTAL Submit the Water Calculator and the following supporting
documents:
Report stating number of occupants, operating hours, and
floor or site area
Specifications for plumbing fixtures
Landscaping and irrigation plan
Performance Assessment zones, where the project used
different reference values than provided in the calculator.
SCORE Score WPCeff (X)

-1 X 1.00
0 0.9 < X 1.00
1 0.85 < X 0.9
2 0.8 < X 0.85
3 X 0.8

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WATER [W.2] Water Consumption and Reuse
DESCRIPTION Recycle, treat on-site and reuse water in order to reduce the
burden on municipal supply and treatment systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will demonstrate recycling, treatment and reuse of
water in relation to the baseline and targets outlined in the Water
Calculator.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Water Calculator to determine

the cumulative water consumption for all occupancy types
associated within the rails facility. Cumulative water consumption
and reuse is determined by the factors used for water efficiency
in addition to:
Rainwater and stormwater collection and reuse plan.
Greywater and blackwater treatment and reuse plan.
Cooling Tower.
HVAC Systems.
Condensate Water Collection.
Based on input parameters provided by the project, the

application conducts multiple calculations to determine the
buildings estimated water consumption and reuse.
(WDcal_occupant + WDcal_ irrigation) WS(i)cal_reuse

WPCCon(i) = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(WCref_occupant + WCref_ irrigation)
Where i represents a typical rails facility building component.
The annual net water demand is calculated by subtracting water

supply from reuse strategies (WScal_reuse) from the summation of
water consumptions (WDcal_occupant + WDcal_ irrigation).

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
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MEASUREMENT The Water Calculator determines the consumption weighted

final criterion score of all occupant zone and landscaping
zone compared against the summation of the reference Water
Consumption value using the following equation:
(WD(i) + ... + WD(n)) WScal_reuse_Total

WPCCon_Total = --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(WCref (i) + WCref (n))
SUBMITTAL All projects must submit the Water Calculator and the following
Rainwater and stormwater collection and reuse plan.
Greywater and blackwater treatment and reuse plan.
Cooling Tower Specifications and Plans.
HVAC Systems Specifications.
Condensate Water Collection Plans and Specifications.
SCORE Score WPCCon (X)

-1 X 1.00
0 0.85 < X 1.00
1 0.75 < X 0.85
2 0.65 < X 0.75
3 X 0.65

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
M IE CE MO
UC S E W M
MATERIALS [M] The Materials category consists of factors associated with

material extraction, processing, manufacturing, distribution, use/
re-use, recycling and disposal.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from material use and

Materials Depletion
Climate Change
Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact due to material
use include:
Recycling and reusing materials, on and off site
Using local materials to reduce transportation need
Using responsibly sourced materials
Designing for ease of disassembly and reuse/recycling
CATEGORY WEIGHT 12%

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
M.1 Regional Materials -1 3 2.05%
Responsible Sourcing of
M.2 -1 3 0.95%
Materials
M.3 Recycled Materials -1 3 2.70%
M.4 Materials Reuse -1 3 1.75%
M.5 Structure Reuse -1 3 0.95%
M.6 Design For Disassembly -1 3 1.60%
Life Cycle Assessment
M.7 0 3 2.00%
(LCA)*

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
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MATERIALS [M.1] Regional Materials
DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of regionally manufactured and assembled

building elements and materials in order to reduce the carbon
footprint of the materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will use materials that are regionally manufactured
and assembled.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Regional Materials Calculator to

compute a Performance Indicator based on the weight and
sourcing distance primary building elements. Materials sourcing
distance can either be regional (less than or equal to 200
kilometers) or external (over 200 kilometers).
Project will only consider materials permanently installed in
the project. Project may include mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Regional Materials Calculator and
the following supporting documents:
Intended list of materials
Documentation outlining the intended manufacturers and
sourcing distances
For Final Review leading to Final Design Certification, submit

the Regional Materials Calculator and the following supporting
documents:
Bill of Quantities
List of materials
Specifications listing manufacturers and locations
Cost estimates
Report providing distances of manufacturers

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SCORE Score Performance Indicator (X)

-1 X 30
0 20 X < 30
1 10 X < 20
2 1 < X < 10
3 X=1

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MATERIALS [M.2] Responsible Sourcing of Materials
DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of responsibly sourced materials for

primary building elements in order to minimize the depletion of
nonrenewable materials
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will use materials that are responsibly sourced.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Responsible Sourcing of Materials

Calculator to determine the percent, by cost, of materials that
can be traced through the supply chain. Applicable materials
include all primary building elements.
Project will only consider materials permanently installed in
the project. Project may include mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
To ensure the selection of socially and environmentally
conscious materials that employ responsible practices
throughout the supply chain, all materials must comply with the
following standards, where applicable, and should be accounted
for in the calculator to qualify as responsibly sourced:
Construction Products
All materials should comply withe the Certification Body
approved scheme for Responsible Sourcing of Materials guided
by regionally or internationally recognized standards, such as
BS8902:2009 or equivalent.
Timber
All timber and wood products should originate from sustainably
managed forests. All timber must be supplied by companies that
hold Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody
Certification.

DESIGN ASSESSMENT
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SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Responsible Sourcing of Materials

Calculator and the following supporting documents:
Documentation outlining the intended manufacturers and
sourcing policies
For Final Review leading to Final Design Certification, review,

submit the Responsible Sourcing of Materials Calculator and the
Bill of Quantities
List of materials
Specifications listing manufacturers
Cost estimates
Report providing sourcing policies of manufacturers
Any documentation from manufacturers outlining thirdparty
sourcing standards such as FSC Chain of Custody
Certification or ISO Certification
SCORE
% (by cost) of Responsibly Sourced
Score
Materials
-1 X < 10%
0 10% X < 20%
1 20% X < 30%
2 30% X < 40%
3 X 40%

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MATERIALS [M.3] Recycled Materials
DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of building elements and materials made

from recycled content in order to reduce the need for virgin
materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will use materials that are imported materials that are
that are manufactured from recycled content.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Recycled Materials Calculator to

determine the percent, by cost, of the recycled content.
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Recycled Materials Calculator and
Documentation outlining all applicable materials and the
percent of recycled content

the Recycled Materials Calculator and the following supporting
documents:
Bill of Quantities
Cost estimates
Manufacturers documentation demonstrating percent of
recycled content
Report outlining the use of recycled materials including the
following information:
Itemized list of recycled materials
Description of the material
Recycled content percentage of materials
Any materials claimed in [M.4] Materials Reuse shall not be

counted in this criterion.

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SCORE
Score % (by cost) of Recycled Materials (X)
-1 X < 10%
0 10% X < 15%
1 15% X < 20%
2 20% X < 25%
3 X 25%

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MATERIALS [M.4] Materials Reuse
DESCRIPTION Encourage the reuse of building elements and materials in order

to reduce the need for virgin materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will use building materials that are salvaged, reused, or
refurbished from on- or off-site sources.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Materials Reuse Calculator to

determine the percent, by cost, of materials reused based on the
following measures: the quantity of reused materials, the reused
material cost, and the total cost of project materials. Materials
used for this criterion may originate from on- or off-site sources.
Project may include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
Submittal For Initial Review, submit the Materials Reuse Calculator and
Documentation outlining the intended reuse of materials
from the project site or other sites

the Materials Reuse Calculator and the following supporting
documents:
Bill of Quantities
Cost estimates
Description of the material
Description of how the material has been reused
SCORE Score % (by cost) of Materials Reuse Off-Site (X)

-1 X < 5%
0 5% X < 10%
1 10% X < 15%
2 15% X < 20%
3 X 20%

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MATERIALS [M.5] Structure Reuse
DESCRIPTION Encourage the reuse of structural elements in order to reduce

the need for virgin materials.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will reuse structural elements originating from on-site
sources.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Structure Reuse Calculator.
The calculator computes a score based on the total area
of major structural elements required for the new building
and the total area of major structural elements reused in the
project. Projects will measure the widest surface of the reused
structural element and multiply it by its length to obtain the
area in m2. Structural materials used for this criterion may
originate from on- or off-site sources.
All projects will only consider structural elements permanently
installed in the project. Exclude mechanical, electrical
and plumbing assemblies, as well as specialty items and
equipment.
This criteria applies to both underground or over ground
stations
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Structure Reuse On-Site

List and area of all major structural elements required for
the project noting the reused elements
Proposed plans, sections, and elevations that show the
extent of the structural elements to be reused

the Structure Reuse On-Site Calculator and the following
Itemized list and area of reused structural elements
Description of how the structural element has been reused

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SCORE Score % of Major Structural Elements Reused (X)

-1 X < 2.5%
0 2.5% < X 10%
1 10% < X 15%
2 15% < X 20%
3 X > 20%

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MATERIALS [M.6] Design for Disassembly
DESCRIPTION Design permanent building elements for ease of disassembly in

order to facilitate future reuse.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will design building for ease of disassembly and reuse.
MEASUREMENT Project will complete the Design for Disassembly Calculator to

determine the percent, by cost, of permanent building elements
that can be disassembled to be reused.
All projects will only consider materials permanently installed
in the project. Exclude mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment. Also
external soft and hard scape items are excluded.
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Design for Disassembly Calculator
and the following supporting documents:
Intended list of permanent building elements
Documentation outlining how the intended building elements
designed for disassembly can be reused

the Design for Disassembly Calculator and the following
Bill of Quantities
Cost estimates
List of permanent building elements
Report describing building elements that can be
disassembled to be reused
SCORE % (by cost) of Elements Designed for

Score
Disassembly (X)
-1 X < 10%
0 10% X < 30%
1 30% X < 35%
2 35% X < 40%
3 X 40%

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MATERIALS [M.7] Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)*
DESCRIPTION Encourage the use of materials and products which have the
lowest life cycle environmental impact and embodied energy.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will perform an eco-impact assessment based on the

full life cycle of all materials from extraction to disposal Provide
approved Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for
materials from a Certification Body.
Project may include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
assemblies, as well as specialty items and equipment.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Life cycle Assessment calculator to
determine the percent, by cost, of materials.
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Regional Materials Calculator and
Intended list of materials with approved EPD by the
Certification Body.
Documentation outlining all applicable materials and the
percent of materials with approved EPD.

the Life Cycle Assessment Calculator and the following
Bill of Quantities.
List of materials.
Cost estimates.
Documentation demonstrating total percent by cost of
materials with approved EPD by the Certification Body.

0 X = 0%
1 X 2%
2 X 4%
3 X 6%
* Incentive weight

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE] The Indoor Environment category consists of factors associated
with indoor environmental quality such as thermal comfort, air
quality, acoustic quality, and light quality.
IMPACTS Impacts resulting from ineffective control and design of the

indoor environment include:
Air Pollution
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could improve indoor environmental quality include:
Monitoring air temperature and quality and adjusting or
calibrating as appropriate
Designing an adequate mechanical ventilation system
Ensuring adequate illuminance levels for visual performance
and comfort
Maximizing the use of natural lighting in interior spaces
Controlling the amount of noise produced by or transferred
from the building interior and exterior
Specifying materials with low VOC levels
Controlling indoor pollutants and sources of airborne
contamination
CATEGORY WEIGHT 14%

No Criteria Weight
Score Score
IE.1 Thermal Comfort -1 3 2.03%
IE.3 Mechanical Ventilation -1 3 2.53%
IE.4 Illumination Levels -1 3 1.91%
IE.5 Daylight -1 3 1.87%
IE.8 Acoustic Quality -1 3 1.98%
IE.9 Low-Emitting Materials -1 3 1.84%
Indoor Chemical &
IE.10 -1 3 1.84%
Pollutant Source Control

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.1] Thermal Comfort
DESCRIPTION Provide a thermally comfortable environment to ensure the

comfort and health of building occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will demonstrate that temperature and humidity are in
accordance with ASHRAE or equivalent standards.
MEASUREMENT All projects will undertake a full thermal model analysis to

demonstrate that system capacity can meet the peak cooling loads
for the peak summer conditions for all typical occupied spaces.
System Capacity: The capacity of the system should be
sized to meet the peak cooling loads of critical spaces. All
projects will calculate the peak cooling loads for the hottest
hour of the year.
Typical spaces to be assessed against the ASHRAE or

equivalent standards include:
Platform waiting areas
Concourse
Ticketing
Retail
Offices
Station Control Room
Food/beverage areas
Ancillary Areas
Temperature and Humidity in each space will be in accordance

with ASHRAE guidelines or equivalent. For instance:
Platform - 25C @ 55%RH
Concourse - 26C @ 60%RH

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MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Thermal Comfort Calculator in

order to compute PMV values and demonstrate that system
capacity can meet the peak cooling loads for the worst case for
all typical occupied spaces.
PMV values: All projects will evaluate all critical spaces and
perform thermal comfort assessment for the hottest hour
of the year. Calculate PMV values of different positions in
critical spaces such as different positions relative to window
and diffuser locations and select the worst PMV value for
assessment.
SUBMITTAL Submit the full thermal analysis, calculations and the following
System operation specifications
Building plans with specifications for typical occupied
spaces
Supporting documents for thermal comfort in special
functional spaces
SCORE Score Absolute Value of PMV (X)

X > 2.0 OR system capacity does not meet the
-1
peak load
1.5 < X 2.0 under the system capacity meeting
0
the peak load
1
the peak load
2
the peak load
X 0.5 under the system capacity meeting the
3
peak load

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INTDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.3] Mechanical Ventilation
DESCRIPTION Provide effective mechanical ventilation to ensure occupant

comfort and health.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will ensure that mechanical ventilation in all primary
occupancy areas meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE
62.1 or EN-ISO 15243 standards and the system requirements
in ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent and maintain adequate CO2
levels.
MEASUREMENT The mechanical system must meet the minimum standard

requirements. These requirements include, but are not limited
to:
Mechanical equipment must meet minimum efficiency
standards, and be properly verified and labeled.
Mechanical systems must have proper control systems,
including the use of zoning, proper dead bands, off-hour
controls, and automatic shut-offs.
Note: In the calculation of the required fresh air supply, both

EN-ISO and ASHRAE should be used, and the larger of the two
standards should be used in the verification of over ventilation.
All projects will perform air quality assessment and maintain
an acceptable CO2 concentration levels within typical occupied
spaces. The final score in this criterion depends on the minimum
Percent Dissatisfied (PD) calculated from the maintained
CO2 levels for typical spaces. If the project does not complies
CO2 monitoring/ control but meets the minimum ventilation
requirement, the project will earn a score of 0 for this criterion.

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SUBMITTAL Submit the following supporting documents to demonstrate

compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 or EN-ISO 15243 and ASHRAE
90.1 or equivalent:
Calculation of fresh outdoor air delivery by air handling
units.
Calculation of minimum required outside air for each zone
based on the standard recommendations.
Results of calculations showing building provides enough
outdoor air based on the the standard requirement.
Report showing equipment efficiency compared to
ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent.
SCORE Score Percent Dissatisfied (PD)

Outdoor air or existence of equipment with
-1
efficiency less than specified in the standards
0 PD > 25%
1 22.5% < PD 25%
2 20% < PD 22.5%
3 PD 20%

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INTDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.4] Illumination Levels
DESCRIPTION Ensure light levels that have been designed in line with best
practices for visual performance and comfort and safety.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will provide light levels no less than those
recommended by the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or equivalent,
for all typical spaces.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Illumination Levels Calculators to

demonstrate that the design will provide light levels no less than
those recommended by the IESNA Lighting Handbook, or other
applicable standards related to a specific environment or task.
For each typical space, measure all spaces with variations in
design such as form, orientation, layout, and fixture types.
For each type of typical space, the project will perform lighting
simulations to demonstrate the illumination and uniformity levels
for each space.
The results of the simulation are entered into the Illumination
Calculator, which includes two componentsthe first determines
minimum recommended illuminance and uniformity levels, while
the second determines whether the project significantly exceeds
the recommended levels.
Component One:
All projects will perform lighting simulations to demonstrate

that all relevant areas within the project meet the minimum
recommended average illuminance levels and the minimum
light uniformity as recommended in the IESNA Lighting
Handbook, or equivalent.

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MEASUREMENT Component Two:
All projects will calculate the average lighting level of

the typical areas within the project site to ensure they
meet the recommended illuminance levels and calculate
the percentage of the total area where illumination level
exceeds the recommended levels by more than 20%.
The following typical spaces used in the calculation:

ATM
BOH/Ancilary
Circulation
Concourse
Elevators
Escalators
First Aid
Foyer
Information
Lobby/Transitional Spaces
Offices (Other)
Platform
Prayer Halls
Rest Rooms
Restaurant/Food Court
Retail
Security Screening
Signage
Smoking Room
Stairs
Station Control Room/Office
Ticketing
Underpass/Bridge
Wadu/Ablution
Waiting area
If any individual spaces scores -1 an overall score of -1 will be

awarded.
This criteria applies to both underground or over ground stations

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SUBMITTAL Submit the following:

Illumination Levels Calculator
Floor plan, section, and lighting layout for the spaces being
measured
Results of the lighting simulations including the location of
relevant calculation surfaces, data of average maintained
lux levels and uniformity for each space being assessed.
Lighting manufacturers photometric data for all light fixtures
used.
SCORE (X)% - percentage of total area which is

Score
over-lit by more than 20%
Any of the typical areas fails to meet IESNA
-1 minimum illuminance level or uniformity
requirement
typical spaces and X>30%
typical spaces and 20%<X30%
typical spaces and 10%<X20%
typical spaces and X10%

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INTDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.5] Daylight
DESCRIPTION Optimize the exposure of daylight for interior spaces in order to

improve light quality for building occupants and reduce the need
for artificial lighting.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will optimize the area of interior spaces exposed to
daylight
MEASUREMENT All projects will perform simulations to measure daylight level

within the proposed building and input results into the Daylight
Calculators. For each typical space, measure all spaces with
variations in design such as form, orientation and layout.
Exclude all circulation areas from this calculation. The project
will identify the illuminance category for the typical occupancy
areas and determine required light levels as found in the IESNA
Lighting Handbook, or equivalent.
To perform a daylight simulation for spaces that are greater
than 21 meters in length or width, subdivide each space into
a 7 meters x 7 meters grid to locate the measuring points.
To create a grid, start from the center of the space and draw
a virtual line. Next, draw a perpendicular virtual line from the
midpoint of the initial virtual line. Finally, offset these lines by
7 meters until the lines reach the boundaries of the space
creating a 7 meters x 7 meters grid. The measuring points
are located at each intersection of the grid lines at a height of
1.2 meters. Any measuring point located less than 3.5 meters
from the boundaries of the space should not be considered for
calculations. For spaces with both length and width dimensions
less than 21 meters, determine the center of each space at a
height of 1.2 meters as a measuring point.
The measurements should be taken on December 21st at 12:00
PM with an overcast CIE sky condition. All artificial lighting must
be turned off.

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MEASUREMENT Where the station is underground 0 credits are awarded.

The following typical spaces used in the calculation:
Platform
Concourse
Public areas
Offices
Station control room
Retail
All projects will input simulation results into the Daylight

Calculator to obtain the average daylight level for each typical
space with multiple measuring points. A final score for this
criterion is assigned based on the average percentage below
recommended light level.
If any individual spaces scores -1 an overall score of -1 will be
awarded.
SUBMITTAL Submit the following:

Daylight Calculator
Boundary conditions for daylight simulation
Plot of the simulation results
Drawings including elevations, plans, and diagrams
identifying the measuring point locations
SCORE Average % Below Required Light Level,

Score
Weighted by Area (X)
-1 X > 40%
30% < X 40% OR the station is
0
Underground
1 20% < X 30%
2 10% < X 20%
3 X 10%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.8] Acoustic Quality
DESCRIPTION Meet minimum requirements for acoustic quality within the

building.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a plan to meet minimum requirements
for acoustic quality to protect occupants from outdoor noise and
control noise levels created in the building. The reverberation in
public areas of the development is to be controlled to assist with
speech intelligibility.
Measurement All projects will complete the Acoustic Quality Calculator to

determine if the project meets the minimum requirements for
background noise and reverberation time.
All projects will develop a plan to meet minimum requirements
for acoustic quality
Background Noise: The indoor noise level must meet the
recommended noise level for speech intelligibility as described
in BS 8233:1999 for the typical occupied spaces listed in the
following table:
Typical Occupied Space Design range L Aeq,TdB
Good Reasonable
Platforms, Concourse, Public Areas 50 55
Offices, Station control room 40 50
Staff rooms 35 40
Retail 50 55

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For each typical space type with similar programmatic functions,

all projects will select one worst case example, in terms of exter-
nal and internal sound sources for assessment. Among multiple
sound paths from HVAC-related systems, predominant sound
paths should be taken into account. Calculations for traffic noise
follow the U.S. Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) traffic
noise prediction model, and calculations for HVAC-related noise
levels follow the ARI Standard 885.
During the design stage, estimate RT using standard absorp-

tion coefficients referenced in acoustic handbooks, using the
mid- frequency at 500 Hz in relation to speech intelligibility. The
RT calculations are subject to the Sabine reverberation time
equation.
Reverberation Time:
Reverberation time (RT) at 500Hz should not exceed the
following values:
Room Volume m3 Reverberation Time 500Hz

500 0.7s
1000 0.9s
2000 1.0s
>2000 2.0s
If the spaces fails a score of -1 is awarded
SubmitTal Submit the Acoustic Quality Calculator and the following sup-
porting documents:
Floor plan and HVAC plan drawings

Building material specifications
Noise source sound power levels (e.g., manufacturers
catalogs)

Project does not meet minimum
-1
requirements for acoustic quality
Project meets minimum requirements
3
for acoustic quality.

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.9] Low-Emitting Materials
DESCRIPTION Meet minimum emissions targets for indoor materials and

finishes to ensure the comfort and health of occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will choose materials and finishes that minimize
VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions.
Measurement Project will complete the Low-emitting Materials Calculator

to evaluate the measured VOC contents of specified indoor
materials. All projects will develop a plan to specify materials
with low VOC emission rates as found in the calculator.
Exclude materials used in spaces that are exposed to the
exterior.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Low-emitting Materials Calculator and
Material Safety Data Sheets or other documentation listing

the VOC content for all indoor materials and finishes
outlined in the Low- emitting Materials Calculator.
Document outlining the volume of the materials used.
SCORE Score VOC_emi_total (X)

-1 X > 100% OR any VOC_emi_i > 100%
0 85% < X 100%
1 70% < X 85%
2 60% < X 70%
3 X 60%

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT [IE.10] Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
DESCRIPTION Minimize potentially hazardous airborne contaminants affecting

building occupants.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will implement a strategy to control all airborne
contaminants through proper zoning.
Measurement All projects will identify all potential sources for contamination
and develop a strategy to control all airborne contaminants. The
strategy must meet the following requirements:
Physically separate sources of contamination from adjacent
spaces
Spaces with potential contaminants must utilize dedicated
exhaust systems and negative pressure
Ventilation systems must include an effective system to
capture potentially harmful particles
Mechanical systems will utilize high-level filtration systems
Indoor materials must resist microbial growth
Prohibit smoking inside the buildings and provide tobacco
smoke control. Where is necessary provide designated air
tight smoking areas.
Provision must be made for the following:

Smoke control
CO2 monitoring
Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide sensors
If the findings show that no potential sources of contamination

exist, the project must provide documentation to support such
findings to automatically earn a score of 3.
The project will develop a strategy to control all airborne
contaminants include those from diesel trains and sand and dust
ingress

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SUBMITTAL Submit an Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Plan and
Floor plans to demonstrate the locations of contaminant

sources in the project
Wall sections or other drawings to demonstrate how
adjacent spaces are sealed and isolated
Mechanical drawings showing ductwork paths and air
handling layouts
HVAC specifications and equipment schedules to
demonstrate the scope of filtration systems
The MEP strategy demonstrating how the solutions are
implemented in the MEP design if contaminants are
discovered
If no potential sources of contamination are found, the project

must provide documentation to support such findings to auto-
matically score a 3.

Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control Plan
-1
does not demonstrate compliance.
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Plan fully demonstrates compliance OR the
3
project does not contain any potential sources of
contamination.

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE] The Cultural and Economic Value category consists of factors
associated with cultural conservation and support of the local
economy.
IMPACTS Impacts resulting from lack of cultural conservation and

economic planning include:
Loss of Cultural Identity
Economic Stagnancy or Decline
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate impact include:

Encouraging designs to align with cultural identity and
traditions
Designing for a seamless integration into the existing
cultural fabric
Planning for the use of local materials and workforce
CATEGORY WEIGHT 8%

No CRITERIA Weight
Score Score
Heritage & Cultural
CE.1 -1 3 4.12%
Identity
Support of National
CE.2 -1 3 3.88%
Economy

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE.1] Heritage & Cultural Identity
DESCRIPTION Encourage design expression that will align with and strengthen
cultural identity and traditions.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a concept brief outlining design strategy.
The Local Heritage Organization and/or an independent expert
panel assigned by the Certification Body will assess the design
and determine whether the project meets the goals outlined in
the mission statement.
MEASUREMENT All projects will develop a concept brief to demonstrate the

following through drawings and descriptions of the design
strategy:
Enhancement, strengthening and reflection of culture
identity and traditions
Harmonization with cultural values of the region
The compliance range will be defined by an Expert Heritage

Panel assigned by the Certification Body.
SUBMITTAL Submit a concept brief outlining design strategies that meet the
criteria along with supporting design drawings or renderings to
demonstrate design strategies.

-1 TBD by the Certification Body
0 TBD by the Certification Body

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CULTURAL & ECONOMIC VALUE [CE.2] Support of National Economy
DESCRIPTION Maximize the percentage of construction expenditures for goods

and services originating from the national economy.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will maximize the percentage of construction

expenditure benefitting the national economy.
MEASUREMENT All projects will complete the Support of National Economy

Calculator to determine the amount of construction expenditure
benefitting the national economy, as a percentage of total
construction costs. Construction expenditures include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Laborers/Contractors
Building Materials
Construction Materials
Construction Tools/Equipment
Temporary Facilities/Rental Spaces
SUBMITTAL For Initial Review, submit the Support of National Economy

Documentation outlining the intended contractual setup for
construction expenditures
Intended inventory of all materials
Documentation outlining the intended estimate of
construction expenditures with associated costs

the Support of National Economy Calculator and the following
Report outlines the contractual setup for construction
expenditures
Inventory of all materials
Comprehensive list of construction expenditures with
associated costs

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SCORE % of Construction Expenditure Benefitting

Score
National Economy (X)
-1 X < 10%
0 10% X < 30%
1 30% X < 40%
2 40% X < 50%
3 X 50%

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO] The Management and Operations category consists of factors
associated with building design management and operations.
IMPACTS Environmental impacts resulting from ineffective building

management and operations include:
Water Depletion
Materials Depletion
MITIGATE IMPACT Factors that could mitigate environmental impact include:

Creating a commissioning plan to meet all the sustainable
goals of the project
Creating a commissioning plan to meet all the sustainable
goals of the project
Providing facilities for the collection, storage, and proper
removal of organic waste
Providing facilities for the collection, storage, and proper
removal of recyclables
Providing leak detection systems for water & HVAC
Providing energy and water use sub-metering systems
Providing an automated building control system to optimize
building performance
Promote and educate users about the sustainable initiatives
of the building
CATEGORY WEIGHT 11%

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MO

No CRITERIA Weight
Score Score
MO.1 Commissioning Plan 0 3 1.35%
Organic Waste
MO.2 0 3 0.96%
Management
Recycling
MO.3 0 3 1.27%
Management
Water and
MO.4 Refrigerant Leak 0 3 1.02%
Detection Systems
Energy & Water Use
MO.5 0 3 3.12%
Sub-metering*
Automated Control
MO.6 0 3 1.43%
Systems
Sustainability and
MO.8 0 3 0.75%
Awareness Plan
Vertical
MO.10 0 3 1.10%
Transportation

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.1] Commissioning Plan
DESCRIPTION Encourage commissioning planning within the design process.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will engage an independent Commissioning

Authority to develop a Commissioning Plan for all phases of the
building process from pre-design to post-occupancy.
MEASUREMENT All projects will use a qualified, independent Commissioning

Authority to develop a comprehensive Commissioning Plan for
all phases of the building process to ensure the proper design,
construction, calibration, and performance of all critical building
systems. The Commissioning Authority will be responsible for
overseeing and coordinating the following issues during the
commissioning process:
Development of a plan that outlines the Owners
commissioning goals and objectives.
Development of a plan by the design team that delineates
standards and descriptions for all commissioned systems.
Inclusion of commissioning requirements within the
construction documents.
Review and verification of performance results of
commissioned building systems, and completion of a
summary commissioning report.
The Commissioning Authority should have no responsibilities for

the given project other than commissioning. The following are
acceptable employees or subcontractors that may serve as the
Commissioning Authority:
A third-party, independent representative contracted by the
owner.
A subcontractor or employee of the building owner,
architect, design engineer, test and balance contractor, or
other trade contractor

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MEASUREMENT The following building systems will require commissioning,

if present in the building:
Life safety systems

HVAC systems
Lighting systems and controls
Electrical systems
Building envelope
Water-use systems
Renewable energy systems
Electronic card-reader security systems
Equipment associated with the industrial process
Large-scale broadcast and media systems
Competition venues and related equipment
Large-scale food service equipment
SUBMITTAL Submit a Commissioning Plan for all building systems and the
Owners project requirements and design intent
Documents that identify essential elements of the
commissioning plan that have been met
Documents that outline steps necessary for continued
building commissioning during the construction and
operations phases

Commissioning Plan does not demonstrate
0
compliance.
Commissioning Plan demonstrates partial
1
compliance*
Commissioning Plan demonstrates full
3
compliance.
* Including commissioning of main buildings system during

construction stage.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.2] Organic Waste Management
DESCRIPTION Encourage planning for the collection and composting of organic

waste in order to minimize waste taken to landfills or incineration
facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement an Organic Waste
Management Plan for the collection, storage, and composting of
organic waste materials, on- or off-site.
MEASUREMENT All projects composting organic waste off-site will demonstrate

that a central storage area for compostable materials is located
close to a truck loading area. All projects composting organic
waste on- or off-site will ensure that the storage area or
composting facility must be properly isolated and ventilated to
reduce the negative health impacts for building users and visitors.
Outline the collection procedures for organic waste in the project
to demonstrate that organic materials will be easily collected and
removed for composting at a facility or on-site. If composting is
done on-site, the Organic Waste Management Plan will address
how the composted materials will be used. If composting is done
off-site, the Organic Waste Management Plan will address how
the organic waste will be handled at the off-site facility.
SUBMITTAL Submit an Organic Waste Management Plan as well as

drawings demonstrating the collection, storage, and composting
of organic waste, on- or off-site.

Organic Waste Management Plan does not
0
Organic Waste Management Plan demonstrates
1
partial compliance*
Organic Waste Management Plan demonstrates
3
full compliance.
*Including proper segregation, storage and handling of organic

waste.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.3] Recycling Management
DESCRIPTION Encourage space planning to designate containment facilities

for the buildings recyclable waste streams in order to minimize
waste taken to landfills or incineration facilities.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement a Recycling

Management Plan for the collection, storage, and removal of
recycling.
MEASUREMENT All projects will demonstrate that a central sorting and storage
area is located close to a truck loading area, and that sufficient
storage has been provided for the recyclable material produced.
The sorting and storage area must be properly isolated and
ventilated to reduce the negative health impacts for users and
visitors on the site.
Outline the collection procedures for recyclable materials in the
project to demonstrate that recyclable materials will be easily
collected and sorted. The project will also demonstrate how
recyclable materials will be handled at an off-site facility.
SUBMITTAL Submit a Recycling Management Plan as well as drawings

demonstrating the collection, storage, and removal of recycling.

Recycling Management Plan does not
0
Recycling Management Plan demonstrates partial
1
compliance*
Recycling Management Plan demonstrates full
3
compliance.
*Including proper segregation, storage and handling of
recyclable materials.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.4] Water & Refrigerant Leak Detection Systems
DESCRIPTION Minimize the impact of major water & refrigerant leakages by

installing leak detection systems.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement a Leak Detection Plan to
install and maintain leak detection systems for all water supply
and HVAC systems.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install a leak detection system on all main water
supply lines leading to the site boundary and within the building. In
addition, a leak detection system must be installed on specific wet
areas of the building. Wet areas are defined as any area within a
building connected to a water supply system including bathrooms,
showers, laundry facilities, and sanitary compartments All projects
will install a refrigerant CFCs free detection on all HVAC systems
which should be contained n a moderately air tight enclosure
to avoid the high-risks. The water and refrigerant leak detection
system must meet the following requirements:
Be capable of detecting higher than normal flow rates at
water meters for longer than a pre-set period of time
Be capable of identifying the various levels of leakage rates
Be programmable and adjustable
Be clearly audible
Minimize the possibility of false alarms
Provide refrigerant recovery system where necessary.
SUBMITTAL Submit a Leak Detection Plans and the following supporting

documents:
Specifications for all leak detection equipment
Drawings to demonstrate the location and scope of the leak
detection equipments
Leak Detection Plan does not demonstrate
0
compliance.
Leak detection Plans demonstrate partial
1
compliance*
Leak Detection Plan demonstrates full
3
compliance.
*Including plans for main water and HVAC systems.
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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.5] Energy & Water Use Sub-metering*
DESCRIPTION Encourage the installation of energy and water sub-metering

that separately monitors systems for in-use energy and water
consumption.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop an Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan
to provide separate accessible energy and water sub- meters for
all energy and water consuming systems in the building.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install energy and water sub-meters for all
energy and water consuming systems within the building.
Specifications and drawings must demonstrate that each sub-
meter meets the following requirements:
Easily accessible by facility operators
Displays the end energy and water consumption
Energy sub-meters must be provided separately for each of the

following systems, if used in the building:
General Electric Consumption
Lighting systems
Fans
Plug Loads
Elevators & Escalators
Steam/Boilers
Chilled Water
Large-scale broadcast and media systems
Other major energy-consuming systems used at the facility
* Incentive weight

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MEASUREMENT Water sub-meters must be provided separately for each of the

following systems, if used in the building:
General Water Consumption

Bathroom Fixtures
Steam/Boilers
Chilled Water
Other major water-consuming systems used in the building,
such as irrigation or sprinkler systems
SUBMITTAL Submit an Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan and the

Drawings to demonstrate the location of energy and water
monitoring units
Specifications and diagrams of the metering system

Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan does not
0
Sub-metering is provided for either Energy or
1
Water
Energy and Water Sub-metering Plan
3

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.6] Automated Control System
DESCRIPTION Encourage the installation of an Automated Control System to

optimize system performance.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop and implement an Automated Control
System Plan to install and maintain an Automated Control
System for the projects systems.
MEASUREMENT All projects will install an Automated Control System to

control and monitor major building systems including cooling,
ventilation, lighting, and irrigation. The Automated Control
System Plan must outline a preventive maintenance program to
ensure that components are tested, repaired, or replaced at the
intervals recommended by the manufacturer.
Projects with no cooling, ventilation, lighting, or irrigation
systems are exempt from this criterion and will automatically
earn a score of 0.
SUBMITTAL Submit the Automated Control System Plan as well as the

Specifications of the Automated Control System to be
installed
Drawings that show the location of the system
Plan that outlines a preventive maintenance program to
ensure that components are tested, repaired, or replaced at
the intervals recommended by the manufacturer

Project has no cooling, ventilation, lighting or
0
irrigation systems.
Automated Control System demonstrate
1
compliance for either Energy or Water systems
Automated Control System Plan demonstrates
3
compliance.

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.8] Sustainability Education & Awareness Plan
DESCRIPTION Encourage projects to promote and educate employees, visitors,

and local community members about sustainable initiatives and
programs associated with the facility.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE Project will develop and implement a sustainability education

and awareness Plan to promote the sustainable initiatives and
design features associated with the facility.
MEASUREMENT Project will develop and implement a sustainability Education

and Awareness Plans targeting employees visitors and local
community members which may include the following:
Events including seminars, roadshows, competitions,
awards & site tours, etc.
Print Materials including brochures, flyers, posters, etc.
Media Production including corporate films, educational
films, etc.
Digital Materials including social media, websites, online
campaigns, etc.
Displays & Signages including electronic screens, billboards
& posters, etc.
SUBMITTAL Submit the sustainability education and awareness Plan as well

as any supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Sustainability Education and Awareness Plan
0
does not demonstrate compliance
1
demonstrates partial compliance*
3
* Partial plan should cover adequately at least two of the
indicated measurements

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MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS [MO.10] Vertical Transportation
DESCRIPTION Encourage projects to reduce energy consumption through

efficient lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE All projects will develop a Vertical Transportation Plan to provide
energy efficient Lifts, Escalators and moving walkways within
the development.
MEASUREMENT All projects will incorporate a vertical transportation plan which

performs an analysis of the transport demand, looking at the
number, size of lifts, escalators and walkways determine the
most efficient strategy. All projects will incorporate a vertical
transportation plan which incorporates the following:
Lifts
Demonstrate that all lifts within the development have the
following energy efficient measures:
a) The lifts operate in a stand-by mode during off-peak periods;
b) Include a regenerative drive unit (Lifts over 15m in height)
c) The lift car uses efficient lighting such as LED lighting.
Escalators/Moving Walkways
Demonstrate that all escalators and moving walkways within the
development have the following energy efficient measures:
a) Offer an automated stop/start function linked to occupancy
sensors to enable standby mode when there is no passenger
demand;
b) Use efficient lighting such as LED lighting.
SUBMITTAL Submit of the Vertical Transportation Plan as well as any

supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Vertical transportation plan does not demonstrate
0 compliance OR No Lift/ Escalators/Moving
Walkways present
3 All the energy efficient measures are incorporated

GSAS RAILWAYS
2015
DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015
A globally recognised
symbol of sustainable
engineering
The GSAS system awards one of six levels of
certifications to projects, from one star to six stars,
depending on their environmental and social impact.
Assessment can be conducted to certify the project
in the design, construction and operations phases.
GSAS RAILWAYS: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

V2.1 Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman | Dr. Esam Elsarrag V2.1
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

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GSAS RAILWAYS: DESIGN ASSESSMENT

Gulf Organisation for Research & Development

GSAS RAILWAYS: DESIGN ASSESSMENT 2015

Dr. Yousef Alhorr

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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (GSAS)

THIS PROJECT WAS INITIATED, COMMISSIONED AND LED BY

Dr. Yousef M Alhorr,

PRINCIPAL PROJECT DEVELOPER AND DIRECTOR

Dr. Ali Malkawi

HE. Mr. Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad

TECHNICAL LEAD AND DEVELOPER

Dr. Godfried Augenbroe,

DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Esam Elsarrag,

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GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - QATAR

TC CHAN CENTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - USA

AFFILIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS - GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - USA

QATARI GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT SECTOR

Barwa Real Estate Company (BARWA)

Lusail Real Estate Development Company (LUSAIL)

Ministry of Endowment and Islamic Affairs (AWQAF)

Ministry of Environment (MOE)

Ministry of Interior Internal Security Forces (ISF)

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning (MMUP)

Private Engineering Office Amiri Diwan (PEO)

Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL)

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company (QD)

Qatar General Electricity and Water (KAHRAMA)

Qatar Museums Authority (QMA)

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC)

Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Qatar Science and Technology Park Qatar Foundation (QSTP)

Qatar University (QU)

Qatari Private Sector

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REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

State of Kuwait Green Building Committee National Codes Committee

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERT REVIEWERS AND CONSULTANTS

Dick Van Dijk, PhD [Netherlands]

Frank Matero, PhD [US]

Greg Foliente, PhD [Australia]

John Hogan, PE, AIA [US]

Laurie Olin, RLA, ALSA [US]

Mark Standen [UK]

Matthew Bacon, PhD, RIBA, FRSA [UK]

Matt Dolf [Canada]

Matthew Janssen [Australia]

Muscoe Martin, AIA [US]

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Nils Larsson [Canada]

Raymond Cole, PhD [Canada]

Skip Graffam, PhD, RLA, ASLA [US]

Sue Riddlestone [UK]

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GSAS Construction: Guidelines and Assessment 2015

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